Edina High School - Whigrean Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Concert Band members and parents teamed their efforts to produce a fantastic 1979 Pops Concert. In addition to four stunning performances, the troupe presented a benefit concert for senior citizens and the handicapped which was subsidized by local businesses. Band members disregarded everything but Pops during the weeks of preparation for the concert. Mrs. El-ledge conducted the tryouts at her home before Christmas vacation. Roles were cast on the basis of talent and personality. Students choreographed their own numbers at the rehearsals which were held four times a week for four to five hours a session. Practicing wasn’t the only hard work, as set construction, publicity, script writing, and obtaining costumes were all obstacles to be overcome. “Procession of Nobles opened the concert and was followed by such classics as “Mayflower Overture. “Radio Rag. “The Planets. IV Move-ment-Jupiter. and “Grand Serenard For an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion.” in which the horn section played their mouthpieces. “The Blues Roar” received thunderous applause as did the Stage Band conducted by Chuck Smith which featured Chuck Elledge on drums. After intermission, the audience was jetted to New York for an exciting tour of Broadway, dramatically guided by Todd Peterson. “Pajama Game” was first on the agenda followed by I Do. I Do. Sugar.” and “Grease. Several lead singers amazed their peers in the audience with their previously, hidden vocal talent. The Concert Band's enthusiasm was evident as each performer sang his or hear heart out while putting on a fantastic show. While relieved to be through with the exhaustive rehearsals and the tedious weeks of preparation, most band members felt that it ended too quickly.

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1. When the curtain opens, the nuns commence with their Alleluias. 2. Tho empty set stands desolate after a tong day of rehearsals. 3. Thirty minutes before curtain, the actors gather m front of the mirors. to put on makeup for the night's perlormance. 4. The vonTrapp children stand at attention, awaiting dismissal. 5. Looking towards the mountains. Maria wonders about her future. 6. Adding a touch of gray. Kay Vermeer assists Bill Leskee in the makeup room before the performance. FALL PLAY 21

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1. Janice Baumgartner dazzles the audience while singing Hopelesiy Devoted To You. 2. Becky Volpe and Bill Leake s ng of their love in I Do. I Do. 3. Beauty school starlet, Kim Dvorak, flirts with a passerby. 4. Angela Orr, Jim Olson, and Scott Sturm cheer on “Grease Lightning 5. Grant Henry, on sax. plays one of the many solos in the The Blues Roar 6. While toying with male admirers. Chuck El-ledge explains the beauty that drives a man mad. 7 Polly Mathi8on expresses her need for Doug Rowen in Grease. 8. Joan Forsythe lures Chuck Smith to Hernando's Hideaway. POPS 23