Ernest Seaholm High School - Piper Yearbook (Birmingham, MI)

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Madrigals, boys' ensemble rehearse numbers One of the most unusual singing groups in the musical department is the Madrigals. Their singing is different because it gives the impression of an active river flowing. There is never a pause, but it is a smooth and constant flow of melody. Madrigal selections include Silver Swan by Gib- eons, Robin Loves Me by Adam de la Hale, and A Storm Has Brewed by Jannequin. In February the Madrigals sang two original compositions for the Michigan Composers Association. Two years ago boy's ensemble was established by boys who enjoyed singing for fun. Again this year the group was formed. They meet after school for one hour, once a week. Victor Ulrich Sharon Woodburn, Beth Clark, Merrily Handren, Cindy McHugh, Barbara Brown, Karen Manney, Susie Usher, Dawna Schmidt, Barbara Megyesig ROW 3 - Gay Liebertz, Yvette Bette, Sue Johnson, Pat Bingham, Pat White, Patricia Leary, Carole Gregory, Jane Struthers, Pearl Toth, Diane Akerley, Fred Sheldon, Chuck Stubbefield, Kathy Good, Nancy Preston, Marlene Colburn, Nancy Richardson, Jeanne Gilliam, Wanda K Madrigals are ROW I - Jeanne Gilliam, Kathy Good, Anne d'Hyrre, Gay Liebertzg ROW 2 - Pat Smith, Nancy Turner, Pris Holmes, Carol Olsong ROW 3 - Greg Larkins, Bob Dick- inson, Jacki Horn, John Groves, ROW 4 - Fred Blair, Tony Leoni, Mike Williams. Jankie, Nancy Turner: ROW 4 - Marcia Muller, Anne d'Hyrre, Mari Evans, Chris Kirby, Nancy Heller, Kay Kochivar, Kitty Williams, Louise Coury, Kathy Kukar, Betty Banes, Ron Straley, Tom Bollman, Pat Pardonner, Mary Randall, Shirley Ralph, Karen Schaule, Sue Cline, Judy Farynk, Betty Virgilio, Sandi Dalka. 65

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Choir requires daily practice to meer schedule nl I A Boys' ensemble members accompanied by Liz Clark are Neil Groty, Gil Kanat, Fred Blair, Tony Leoni, John Groves, Steve Collister, Geoff Gilbert, Dave Marble, Tom Bollman, and Bob Joynt. ROW I - Linda Randau, Joan Loveland. Kathy Grenfell, Margo Loveland, Joan Smith, Bonnie McKim. Judy Akerley, Linda Forema, John Groves, Greg Larkins. David Marble, William Embury, George Bristol, Joan Guarniere, Carole Seventy-nine voices blend together in song every day as Seaholm's choir rehearses the many songs in- cluded on its crowded schedule of programs. The group's selections are varied and interesting, ranging in'style and tempo from soulful, narrative Negro spirituals to joyously soaring Christmas carols, and Waring's gay Rhythmic Antics. There seems to be no limit to the range of pieces the choir can and does perform at its many engagements. At the Michigan School Vocal District Four compe- tition last year, the group was awarded a superior rating. At such contests, the choir is judged on tone, in- terpretation, artistic effect, dictation, selections, and ap- pearance. Facing stiff competition, members exercise great skill to enable them to capture top ratings. The ch'oir also joins with other schools in the area for the annual spring concert at Seaholm. Besides learning a variety of songs and the many singing techniques, choir members also study music theory and appreciationg thus they leave the choir with an understanding of music as well as the ability to sing it. Although the choir membership has risen from 35 to over 80 in the past twenty years, the basic robe de- sign has not changed. The first robes were made by the members' mothers out of maroon car upholstery. After four years of service, senior choir members may receive a silver award for service, and after six semesters, a gold one. Conley, Joan Torrey, Cece Smith. Connie Taisey, Mary Sey- ferth, Mary Kamin, Sonja Parrishg ROW 2 - Gail Taylor, Pat Quinn, Pat Bostwick, Marilyn Collins. Sally Rose, Joann Payne, Fred Blair, Dick Sperling, Tony Leoni. Tom Westrate,

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Band practices its marching as well as music lReplac1ng their uniforms on the racks are John Rice Mlke Emery and Jim Owen Mr Berndt requires excellent care of the uniforms m order to keep them looking nice and al ways ready to use kanen Barry Bitzer Garl Grant Ed Stevens John Rice Plul Satterthwaite Tom Splerling Duanne Dunham Tom Geggie Wesley Grube Joan Osborn ROW 2 Barb Sommer Janet Precision marching and playmg require hours of practice for the band Members strlve for tone, accu racy in rhythm, and technlque by constant rehearsal of dlflicult pieces In addition to regular class time weekly sectional lessons are held for the lmprovement of tech mcal skills and discussion of music theory Among 1ts many activities are pep rallies assem blies community parades variety shows concerts and state festivals Perhaps one of the most familiar scenes of the band IS durmg half time at our home football games Arnold Berndt Dale Bartlett Judie Burns Karen Wagoner Carolyn Schwimmer Mary Gough Susan Reed Merry Richardson Margaret Chamber lam Susan Hamilton Nancy Selman Gerry Anderson Don 0 0 I 0 . . . . . , - 7 7 5 7 ' F , bg ' ROW 1 - Valerie Scott,.Iere Carrier, Jim Pope, Frank Hon- Benlke, Connie Stewart, Marilyn Moss, Barb Blair, Jan Noftz, i 1 Y i i s , , a i i , y 7 , li , B 1 Q - N 'Nr 66