George Wythe High School - Chancellor Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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x S oe Penns eayes pessuuenentia ™ a th | Wanda Johnson, Stephen Lund and Norma Bruffey practice diligently in the Concert Band. Orchestra members perfect their musical abilities through daily practice. Madrigal members Marcy Woodall, Lester Ballard, Jane Johnson, Chip Coal- ter and Mary Payne sing at October meeting of VEA English Section. Aleo Sica B.Mus., B.Ed., College of Wooster John Yeager B.S. of Music Education, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music

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Charles W. Gurkin B.S., North Carolina State University Maurice L. Lang B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute William E. Powers B.S., University of Alabama With a superior knowledge of correct operation of the mod- ern band saw, Tommy Oakley and James Seamster work. i } 59

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Music Department Music Students Gain Individual Excellence Hallelujah!'' ended the presentation of the Christmas portion of the ''Messiah.'' The combined choirs and orchestras of Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, and George Wythe presented the canta- ta. Each student contributed his musical talent to perfect the December performance. Both Mr. John Yeager, director of vocal music, and Mr. Aleo Sica, director of the Concert Band, Cadet Band, and the orchestra, encouraged partic- ipation in vocal and instrumental music. Orchestra members enjoyed ensembles, small groups in which the talent of each participant was visible. Wythe Madrigalists, composed of twelve selected choir members, sang both early and modern madrigals. George Wythe greatly benefited from the excel- lence attained within the Music Department. Music for the Senior Class Play was provided by the or- chestra. The Concert Choir brought additional beau- ty and dignity to each assembly in which they sang. siren (AQ0UTNGUNOTOETARTORTSE Tee During class rehearsals for the December performance, Concert Choir members strive to perfect each section of the Messiah. 6l