George Fox University - L'Ami Yearbook (Newberg, OR)

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(1) The opening scene of the drama finds the court musicians playing in a typical 13th century manner. (2) Dan Davenport and Chris Fitch as envious counselors plot against Daniel. (3) The envious counselor, enacted by Dan Davenport, persuades King Darius, play- ed by Pete Nordquist, to throw Daniel into the lion ' s den. (4) The Satraps sing praises to the king. (5) Dwayne Kroen- ing, as King Belshazzar, contemplates Daniel ' s interpretation of the writing on the wall. (6) Daniel, portrayed by Chuck Hernandez, thanks the Lord for his meal as one of the angels, Margaret Neff, looks on. (7) As the deceitful plot is discovered, the court guards throw the envious counselors into the lion ' s den. DANIEL 27

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Den Of Antiquity The Play of Daniel is a fully de- veloped example of an art form which is almost unknown to the modern world: liturgical drama. This art form was used primarily in religious wor- ship. This unique production attempted to broaden the range of performance given by Music Theatre through this selection from our dramatic heritage. Among the difficulties faced by the Music Theatre class in the staging of this 13th century drama was the trans- lation of the drama from Latin to English. The cast under the direction of Dwayne Kroening succeeded in re- creating the historical atmosphere for this difficult production. CAST . . . . Dwayne Kroening BELSHAZZARS QUE BELSHAZZARS PRI DANIEL DARIUS ANGELS HABAKKUK . 7. . B WISE MEN ADVISERS LEGATES ENVIOUS COUNSELO SATRAPS SOLDIERS Aaron MUSICIANS M Carol Jean Kroe ning Linda Westby, Holly Evenson, Carol Kelley Char!ePH P Pete Jeanette Still, Marga Ken Willsor Davenport, Lee Riley Kevin Edie, Russell Schmidt Ridinger, Diane DaytMi, Trena Fuerst S Chris Fitch, Dan Davenport m Duncan, Lurae Hanson, Melinda McCormick, Nancy Svendsen, Pam Woods ,orum, Kevin Edie, Russell Schmidt, Ken Willson Williams, Holly Strubhar, Melinda McCormick, Laura Clark, Christine Hockett a Staged and Directed by: Dwayn Kroening 1 s 26 DANIEL

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Medium of Music It was an active year for vocal music, beginning with the hilarious music comedy night, presented by music faculty and students. The year continued with the 140-voice Oratorio Choir under the direction of Dr. Dennis Hagen successfully performing Brahms ' Requiem, a demanding and strenuous work. The New Vision Singers and A Cappella Choir were the two vocal ensembles that represented George Fox this year. The New Vision Sing- ers presented a program of contempor- ary Christian music to numerous area churches, while the A Cappella Choir, with a repertoire including classical as well as contemporary arrangements, traveled throughout the states of Washington and Oregon. Both were directed by Dr. Jerry Friesen. These groups utilized retreats to gain that extra polish needed for superior quality and also for fellow- ship for spiritual unity. Each concert was given with the desire to bring glory to God thrugh the medium of music. 28 MUSIC