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

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5 T U D E N T L I F Mark Dolezal (11), Jack Duchow (11),end Mike Nelson (11) play Santa at the Orchestra's Cabaret concert 24 CONCERT POPS CABARET

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During an afterschool practice, some members of the Witness for the Prosecution cast rehearse the r knes John Bush (11), a veteran of the Edma Stage, ponders a me in one of hts scenes THECASTS BLUE HORSES Rochel Gorrner CLydio) Liz Chesen (Trocy) Perer Shoendling (Andy) John Nord (Ernie) WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Rollin Ransom (Sir Wilfrid Robords) Spencer Lundgoord (Leonard Vole) Monica Rodriguez (Romaine Vole) Laura South (Mrs. Meyers) Drian Kelly (Mr. John May how) Dill Norrhrup (The Judge) Den Klasky (Correr) John Dush (Inspecror Hearne) Molly Kelly (Grera) WINTER PLAYS 23

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TWO TALENTS They saluted Sousa and a Musical Man. Each year, two talented musical groups set aside Tuesday and Thursday nights in preparation for concerts that are the highlight of the year” according to Laura Begley (11). The events. Orchestra Cabaret and Concert Band Pops, involve not only instrumental music, but skits, choral selections. and traditions. Cabaret kicked off the Christmas season with A Salute to Sousa.” Selections included famous Sousa marches and a variety of other music: Rosenkavalier Waltz.” La Sorella.” Fiddler on the Roof.” and American Patrol” to name a few. Corny jokes broke the tempo of the concert as Kathy Herrick (11) asserted. We don't just play stuffy music.” Crossover band members, or Orchestra Winds.” added a different sound and nearly doubled the size of the orchestra. The horn section is hot. We're the best part of the orchestra,” modestly comment- ed Doug McNaught (11). Not to be outdone, the string basses provided entertainment with skits while wearing Santa hats and reindeer noses. Cabaret ended with a medley of Christmas songs and enthusiastic applause. In February, another group of musicians combined talent, enthusiasm, and a rigorous practice schedule to produce the 33rd Concert Band Pops. This time the bandies” impersonated lowans in selections from Music Man” with Brett Peterson (12) and Stu Sailer (12) sharing the title role. Of course, the performances focused mainly on different styles of band music. from Dave Brubeck jazz to the classical marathon. Les Preludes.” Pops gave band members a chance to display a variety of talents. In addition to pieces like I Got Rhythm” which showcased the percussion, the adventurous sang solos in the musical or performed skits and one-liners. What made Pops '86 successful? Maybe it was the can do” Mr. Ed Melichar (fac.) spirit that motivated the band, or the example set by their predecessors, as Karen Hendershott (11) explained. Last year's band was so good ... the veterans are motivated to work harder.” Spending so much time together, the band got to know each other, and a sense of community developed. Opening night found the traditional flowers and good-luck notes on music stands, and another time-honored tradition, the all-night party at Scott Moore’s (12) extended the festivities. Veteran seniors and sophs” alike carried more than saxophones and trumpets home from the concert, both the orchestra and the band gained a sense of satisfaction from their accomplishment. Laura L « (11) is ntenfly fixed upon making the performance the Oest possto'e and contrixjtes to the tremendous success The 33rd Pops was more than the Muse Man -Mary Mal«cl(l (12) shows off during her soto m the concert portion CONCERT POPS CABARET 25