J Sterling Morton West High School - Talon Yearbook (Berwyn, IL)

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In order to perfect Magnificent by Bach, Mr. J. Chiado Qabove, rightb offers special instruction to the tenor section of the Aeolian Choir to keep the members' harmony flowing. Before a Belles and Beaus' concert, Kerri Forsgren Qabovej helps to straighten out the zipper on Diane Gall's dress. Each year, the girls in the singing group make their own gowns. In preparation forfthe Christmas concert, Jo Anne Copley Crightj of the Girls' Choir rehearses one of the choral pieces calling for pitch, tensity, and harmony, the essential choir qualities. 182 ACTIVITIES .nv- NNHWIWWFQMW

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sv' After many long weeks of practice, the Morton West Jazz Band tabove, leftl premieres in their first school concert of the year by playing a collection of familiar tunes from the forties, fifties, and sixties. In preparation for the orchestra's February concert, Nancy Stastny tleftj fine tunes her cello in the prac- tice room. The orchestra performs two concerts each year in addition to its various other activities. At one of the weekly, Monday evening practice sessions, Mr. J. Frantik fabovel strives for perfection as he diligently directs the students of the Concert Band who are preparing for the spring band concert. ACTIVITIES 181

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