Edina West Upper Division - Windigo Yearbook (Edina, MN)

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Cabaret The orchestra always put on a good show and the Cabaret concert was certainly no exception. A combination of great music and humorous skits that tickled the funnybonc made the show a bonafidc hit. The program included entertaining selections such as “March of the Mcistcr Singers, “Symphony 20 in C,” “Gemini,” “Iphigcnia in Au-ljs,” “Sweet Jazz Suite,” Hunfarian Dance 6,” — Holiday for Orchestra,” “Outdoor Ovcraturc,” “Bran-denbcrg Concerto 2. and “Irving Berlin, to name a few. Probably the most popular selection performed that night was “Concerto Gross,” a parody of Concerto Grosso. which included a three piece kazoo section. There was also a special visit payed by “Supermutt (orchestra president Kristen Elvin’s (12) dog). A phone booth was not necessary for Supermutt, so long as there was a fire hydrant handy! The grand finale was a piece entitled “Christmas Festival,” a medley of favorite Christmas songs that ended the show on a seasonal note. A timid A Hyson Swofford (II) shyly makes her way across the stage at Cabaret. Violinists Caroline Bishop (II) and Cheryl Rosenberg (II) find themselves caught up in the excitement of the concert. During Cabaret. Michelle Oliphanl After a successful performance. Breil (12) demonstrates her expertise on the Peterson (11) and tuba-relax. violin. MUSIC 23

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Holiday Choir The Holiday Choir Concert brought together the school’s four choirs. Treble, Chamber Singers, Varsity Choir, and Concert Choir, to welcome the Christmas season with beautiful voices on December 13 and 14. The Choirs were directed by Mr. Robert Peterson (fac) whose talent and effort helped make the concert special to all present. The audience enjoyed it tremendously, and for the choir members, it was a magical experience. Debbie Haas (10) commented. “It was a great way to meet pcole.” Jill Nibe (10) added, “Robert Peterson was a great director to have worked with, Edina’s lucky to have him.’’ The most wonderful thing about the concert was that it kicked off the holiday season in a fun and joyous fashion. It was a truly marvelous event. Said Nibe, “When you combine three talented choirs like that, you just can’t go wrong.” Choir director Robert Peterson (fac.) tadcs a well deserved bow. Choir members practice and prepare for a fantastic concert. Holiday Band Ah. the holidays. A time for families and friends to get together. A reunion such as this is a representation of the holiday season, it seems only fitting that the Concert Band and the Varsity Band came together this year for a pre-holiday concert on December 20. The Varsity Band performed such selections as “Marriage of Figaro, “Light Cavalry,” “Compendium,’’ “Appolo March, Maestro, and “Kiddie Ballet. The Concert Band was right French horns Holt) Gustafson (12(, Das id Preis (12), and Patty I ark (12) clown around after the Holiday Band Concert. there with a response performing such pieces as “Fina'.c From Symphony in F Minor 4. “Cassacaglia in Fugue “The Klaxxon, Jesu. Joy of Man's Desiring, and El C.t-pitan. Of course, for any event o be good, there is the constant element of practice. Concel Band member Doufi McNaught (10) commcntcl. “Many members felt the practice was difficult, but the erd result was a rewarding expe • icnce. Together, the bands put on a wonderful concert with all tic spirit that makes the Christmas season special. 22 MUSIC

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Concert Pops When spring rolls around at Edina High School, a young band member’s fancy turns toward Concert Band Pops. Pops, which took place on February 22, 23, 28, and March 1 and 2, was an entertaining effort to welcome the coming of spring through skits, dances, corny jokes, and musical pieces such as “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”, and “Rien-zi”. In honor of their Hawaiian tour over spring break, they also performed songs from the musical “South Pacific”. This is the 32 Pops Concert in Edina history and as in the past, a lot of hard work was put into making the show a success. Edwin Mclichar (fac), the band’s director, took on the awesome responsibility of organizing the show, and put in a lot of time and effort to perfect the project. Marian Hansen directed the choreography as she had done many times in the past. Another important factor in making the show a success was the contributions of the band members’ parents, who helped in ticket sales and ushering. There was a lot of work involved in getting the show under way. Practices were held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from winter break on. Tim Lander (10) commented. “There was a rigorous practice schedule, and a lot of sacrifices had to be made, but I think that it was well worth it.” All that hard work was evident in the final production. Finally, the opening night arrived. Band members appeared in the band room around 5:00 in the afternoon to tunc up. The show began at 7:30. As the big moment drew near, there was excitement in the air. However, when the curtain was drawn and the lights went up, the band put aside their nervousness and concentrated on the task at hand, to put on a great concert. “This years Pops was the best ever, noted Steve Bishop (10), “We were really lucky, we had a really talented group of people.” Portraying a sneaky flasher. Scot! Moore (12) scares the crowds at the 32nd annual Pops Concert, with a large BOO! Minna Sebck (11), a TV commentator, interviews Mary Malccki (11), an inexperienced sophomore bandy. The Concert Band's talents arc not just limited to playing music — but they can Polka dance as well. 24 MUSIC