East Tennessee State University - Buccaneer Yearbook (Johnson City, TN)

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WES just human nature? Debbie Pierson sings Michael Jackson's sentimental bal- lad during the Spectacular. All Photos By Larry Smith A number one hit. Richie Gray rocks the audience with Michael Jackson's sensational uBeat It. A SPEK- h tribute. Michael Jackson Was h :red in song by Charlie Chafmb Debbie Pierson, Mark Smlth h Carla Campbell. AVERSATILE NIGHT 17 h : i i

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Reviving a memory. Beverly Dugn ger honors Ginger Rogers by doing a song and dance routine from TOP HAT. A weekend of song. The Jazz Sing- ers perform one of the patriotic songs included in their repertoire. 16 STUDENT ATTRACTIONS A Vers orl'le Nighr Jazz Singers Lighr Up The 5roge For A Successful C oncerr The ETSU Jazz Singers are a vocal jazz group that performs during the whole year. There are 14 singers, all of whom tried out for the group, and an accompaning band that consists of gui- tars, piano, synthesizer, horns and drums. , A highlight in the groups concert season is the annual two-hour Spring Spectacular. Traditionally held in April, the group sang for three con- secutive shows lApril 14-16l in the DP. Culp University Center Auditorium for the 1984 spectacular. The selections included music for all ages and fea- tured a medley of patriotic songs and a salute to Michael Jackson. This final concert was the climax of the groups goals. The show took many hours to perfect. Every show be- fore the Spring Spectacular was like a stepping stone for the group. During those shows, the group learned to relax and contribute 110 percent to the forthcoming spectacular. The Jazz Singers are under the direc- tion of Dr. Thomas Jenrette, who also directs the University Choir and the Chamber Choir. - Richard Gray l

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All Photos By Larry Smith The long wait. Waiting for the call to take his place in line, this stu- dent takes advantage of a parked motorcycle to relax. 18 STUDENT ATTRACTIONS