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

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ealrolm orchestra works diligently to present excellent performances This year's Seaholm orchestra, directed by Mr. John Gerard, was outstanding. Although lacking the quantity of players needed tor a truly excellent orchestra, it had much quality displayed. Every other week the ten string players commuted to Groves High School. The two orchestras joined forces to make up a bigger and stronger group to play at concerts in the Birmingham area, which meant extra work for orchestra members. The SHS'ers played in the Groves concert and also in their own. Much time and effort was put into practice, both at home and at school. During the year, the orchestra performed for the annual teachers' Christmas tea, the Christmas and Spring concerts, and the National Honor Society tea. The group also did several programs for various Birmingham clubs and organizations, such as the Rotary Club. As the band had sectionals, so did the orchestra. Every Friday the players divided into small groups, according to what type of in- strument they played, and received individual help from Mr. Gerard. These sessions, while required, are also valuable instruction for all students participating in orchestra. Although there is little competition in their oneeman sections, cellist Marge Warnock and bass player Jim Ellerby strive to maintain high standards. i 113533556 Director of the orchestra, Mr. Gerard, joins rn and plays aloi to get some extra practice. Tom Johnson concentrates on playing his violin, while Mart Weaver and Pat Kozak accompany him. To retain her position as first chair viola, Martha Weav practices many hours for orchestra challenges. -

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lftadrigals Scott Robertson, Beth Adams, Tom Thygerson, Pat Nickoloff, Sherry ace, Jack Spencer, Audrey Armstrong, Sue Hodgson, Roger Holtz sing carols. I robes of maroon, the Maple Chorale performs a medley of songs for the arents and teachers at the November Open House in the gym. 'acticing for the spring concert with Groves, Jane Lochel, Beth Farlow, imie Twyman and Chris Blackwood spend class hours perfecting their parts. f Mary Hannick Robert Hansen Judy Baum and Vicky Hunter concentrate - '-'k' 1 on hitting the correct notes. jfl' Susan Hansen William Harris C. Barbara fgigziuniylyl Harvey Reheorsing in Boys' Glee Club are Charles Abbonizio and Alan Marble. J me SS william Harvey 50 -tj-X 5 gi!

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Composing the largest group in the orchestra, the violin Warnock, Karen Stephens, and Tom Johnson who work daily section includes Gwen Henley, Eric Erickson, Mason Yu, Judy at perfecting their timing, tone and precision. Carolyn Hascall Michael Hassey William Hatcher 5 V iglif, My ,,6,,!,,Q:,,,: , X Q 1 5 , Aa. Q, 1 ifsiifz ffgz f , t Z- ff' 59' Peter Hawkins Douglas Haynes Roe Heal