Escambia High School - Escambian Yearbook (Pensacola, FL)

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Jack Poppell, Rebelaire president relaxes during fourth period rehearsal. V 7- i f ' 1 'Yay Miss Phyllis Merritt Choral Director Rebelaires Will Travel to Europe Receiving Honors The Rebelaires, a select choral group of 25 members have received much recognition throughout Northwest Florida. This summer they will receive even more distinction as they once again travel to Europe. Vienna, Budapest, and Prague will be the destinations of the group this summer. Throughout the year many fund rais- ing activities were undertaken to support this trip. The Rebe- laires made several television and community singing appear- ances in order to receive publicity and donations. Among these concerts were the Florida Junior Miss Pageant, Indus- trial Management Association and the Dot Moore Show in Mobile. Other projects included fish frys, roadblocks and rummage sales. J, Striving for one main purpose always brings people to- gether. A trip to Europe is something we thought could never happen. It's one thing to travel and sing, but somehow I feel that this will mean more, stated Gay Wilson. She further added, Singing from the heart and meaning what you sing helps bring you closer to the people for whom you're singing. Just knowing we will be in Europe with our friends and com- municating with people from different countries by singing makes it all the more exciting. Under the direction of Miss Phyllis Merritt and the lead- ership of president Jack Poppell, the Rebelaires completed a successful and memorable school year. When the multi-talented Rebelaires begin to sing, the audience sits back to appreciate the voice of youth. M1511 Asa i .W , .2 .Elf A f K 13750 131 'f' W1 UMW

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Miss Merritt explains to Susan Stairs, News .Ioumal reporter, plans for their European choral trip this summer. General Chorus Combines All Chorus Voices The 1972-73 school year had a new face for the music de- partment. Air-conditioned choral facilities, which were com- pleted in October, enabled the music students to experience a new wing equipped with a practice room, a library, and an office for the director. Taping equipment and electric pianos with headphones enabled students to practice without dis- turbing the other classes and students. The General Chorus consisted of four choruses. These in- cluded the Concert Choir fBeginning and Advanced Chorusj, the Advanced Girls' Chorus, the Boys' Chorus, and the Rebe- laires, making a total of 230 students in the Choral department. The annual Massing of the Colors, which is held in the Re- bel Bowl during the fall, began the busy year of events for the 230 member chorus. One highlight of the school year was presenting Carl Orffs Carmina Burana with the Chorus from the University of West Florida and the New Orleans Sym- phony Orchestra. Performing religious, folk, and secular mu- sic, these choruses displayed their Rebel pride and ability at the District and State Vocal Festivals. Selected by audition for the 1973 Florida All State Concert Chorus were Lisa Hall, Jeanne Harris, Gay Wilson, Mary Gayle Sanford, and Douglas Lee. Members of the Sight Reading Chorus chosen for their sight reading abilities were Rhonda Bridges, Kim Steiner, Susan Holmes, Dale Ganus, Jack Poppell, Lance DeBoer, Gary Christenot, Alan Lane, and Sam Waite. Chosen for membership of the 1973 Florida All State Ju- nior High Chorus were David Mayo and Bruce Lipham. Un- der the direction of Miss Phyllis Merritt, these choruses showed superior work in the Held of music. Oh, Miss Merritt, I didn't mean that I didn't like that song, it's real nice if you like country-western!