Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Music Play . f f J®3 ■ he third annual Sleighbells and Noels” concert couldn't help but fill everyone with the spirit of Christmas. For after months of memorization and perspiration, the Edina-East choirs combined to put on a first-rate show. A show full of magic and fun, imagination and talent. The concert began with a series of Latin and less-familiar numbers, all of which were well done. Throughout the evening, different choirs sang alone and together, sometimes around a fireplace on stage and sometimes even walking among the audience. The mood was somewhat serious until after the intermission; then the traditional Christmas tunes began. Old favorites such as Silver Bells.” Winter Wonderland” and White Christmas” brought loud applause as did many songs destined to become new favorites. The Twelve Days After Christmas” by the East Side Singers was just one of several numbers that added humor to the evening. Audience members were invited to join all of the choirs on stage for the finale. And the Glory of the Lord” and Hallelujah!” (both from Handel's The Messiah”) demonstrated the range and power of these talented singers. Sleighbells and Noels” offered something for everyone. For the choirs it was an opportunity to display their talent. For choir alumni, the concert and choir party held a chance to relive their high-school days. And for the audience, Sleigh-bells and Noels” offered a thoroughly enjoyable evening. l)The spotlight finds Vlckey Soubort and Kathy Schedin Singing Santa Claus is Comm' to Town. 2)A family mood is created as the choir gathers around the fire. 3)Exprcssions reflect the warm feelings of the holidays. CONCERT 19

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 Come Hear The i “Come to the Cabaret old chum. Life is a Cabaret ...” mabaret 'll was full of life. Dressed in a black tux. Sue Jones opened the show with a unique interpretation of the Cabaret theme song. The first half of the concert featured selections ranging from Beethoven's Fifth. Symphony to Leroy Anderson's Jazz Pizzicato.” in which the string section ''plucked” off the melody. During the intermission punch and cookies were served and then ... POW! — the concert seemed to come alive! In a show entitled Dances of the Decades.” orchestra members showed their versatility, proving they could dance as well as play. The charleston, the jitterbug and the hustle were but a few of the dances representing the various eras. Hammed-up and included as timeless dances were the cheek-to-cheek dance, the waltz and the polka. Orchestra members spent two months of practice and preparation to make Cabaret, their big concert of the year and major fund-raiser, a success. Those in the audience who held tickets in the reserved section had a chance to have the Silver Strings. a small group from the orchestra. play in their home. All agreed that one of the hardest workers was senior Kathy Horovitz, choreographer of the dances. Regarding Cabaret 'll she commented. I think it's the best concert we've ever put on. This is a young orchestra, so every year Cabaret should get better. As for this year, those who came to the Cabaret were undoubtedly glad they did. l)Sue Jones provides color and history about the music of an evening Cabaret. 2)Gail Simone and Phil Holm cavort to a polka called “Thunder and Lightning. 3)Jlm Horovitz and Tammy Llljenquist dance the lindy 18 CABARET

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l)Recrcating moments from Damn Yankees. the ball team laments lost love and the big game. 2)LuAnne Wartchow and Cathy Coroy discover their Paris Originals” are not as original as they thought. 3)Fa!len angels Chuck Smith, Ann Towler. and Chris Volpe tell the story of How the Blues Began. 4)Debbie Bach and Susie Myers tease big spender Herbie Sellers. 5)Ann Towler leads the final number of Applause. 6)“A Secretary is Not a Toy according to Wayne WII-bright, Angela Orr, Lance Johnson. Botsy Cardie, Dan Trudeau and Wendy Wilkins. 7) Paul Stoltz searches for the Rhythm of Life. 8) Lynda Prlckman strolls amidst male admirers in Marne. 20 POPS CONCERT