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

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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

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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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Trinity Edina’s music is not limited to the school’s band, orchestra, choir, etc. Outside of school, local bands formed by Edina students, such as “Trinity , provided sound that some may be looking for. Trinity”, which was formed in the summer of '82, consists of Steve Schley (10) as lead singer, Dan Diebold (9) on lead guitar, Brent Engelbert (10) on rhythem guitar, and Jon Oli-phant (10) on drums. The band began playing at Normandalc Lutheran Church, doing concerts and such, and continued to play for youth events. In 1982 the church had a senior high band playing there. The band members decided that they could do something like that, and so they used the church facilities and equipment, and they were on their way. Their music was mainly pop rock, playing songs written by the band members, or popular tunes by such famed musicians as Rush and Billy Squier. The band tried to deliver good messages. Steve Clay commented. Our goal is to play as well as we can and provide a positive message. Said Oliphant, “Our message is not ‘go out, party, and get drunk,’ just ‘be yourself.’ Steve Clay (10). Brent Engelbert (10), During a Trinity concert held at Nor-3 nd Dan Diebold (9i lead the band to 3 mandate Lutheran Church. Steve harmonious triumph at one of the con• Schley (10) backs up the band with his certs. vocal ability. Prince Rock superstar Prince returned to his hometown of Minneapolis for the December holidays. Edina buzzed with excitement as it’s youth population readied itself for Prince's concerts. All five concerts were sold out soon after going on sale, and many Edinans were turned away after waiting for hours in the cold. Those who got their hands on tickets were asked by Prince to bring non-perishable food items for the food shelves program. The project eventually produced over twenty three tons of food. Governor Rudy The way to warm the December cold. Pcrpich declared Prince Days in honor of his efforts for the food shelves. Part of Prince’s fame is derived from his movie Purple Rain staring Prince as a local rocker called The Kid . In this semi-autobiographical film he and his band. The Revolution, try to out-jam rival band. The Time with Morris Day. An interesting note: as youngsters, Prince and Day were in a band called Grand Central . Prince seemed happy to be back in Minnesota, and those Edinans who attended the concerts were glad that Prince had come home. MUSIC 25