John H Reagan High School - Spur Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Songsters Accompany In ‘AmahU After practicing diligently for weeks, the Boys' and Girls' Choirs participated in both Fall and Spring concerts. These concerts are given each year by the Choral Department, according to Mr. Ken Steele, choral director. These Choirs serve as a preparation for students who would like to continue singing in either the Varsity Choir or Chorale, Mr. Steele stated. Choir members also participated in the Choral Department's production of 'Amahl and the Night Visitors.' Dressed up os shepherds and shepherdesses, they provided a medley of background music for the annual play. (1) At the Foil concert. Girl» Choir member» concentrate on the direction» of Mr. Ron Motthew». (2) Boy»' Choir; Mr. Ken Steele, Phil Franci», Kent Herman, Herbie Edmonton, lorry Shepord, ond John Cook. (3) Girl»' Choir; (front row) Jon Hill, Amy Baumann, Roe Johnton, Chrit Villorreol, Kothy Kibbe, Sheono Field, Sharon Holl, Trocey Wilton, Shelli Ree», Pom Ru»t, Donna Barker, ond Gaye Turner, (bock row) Eleto Adorn», Doyno Forge, Debbie Gotely, Gndy Lecder, Aurora Del Toro, Elizabeth Steven», Koy Miller, Janet Turney, Demte Pordue, ond lauro Daigle. Alto Mr. Ron Matthew» ond Mr. Ken Steele, director . 113

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Musicians Swing Out .Hard Rock Hard rock, swing, and popular music typified the notes played by the largest jazz program in Austin, according to Mr. Michael Schooler, director of the Jazz Band. In its second year, the Jazz Band consisted of the top jazz players in the school. The Band played for civic organizations, in shopping centers, and at a school assembly. We have improved a great deal, said Mr. Schooler. By selling candy and holding o paper drive, the members raised enough money to purchase the electronic equipment needed by the Band. Ninth graders composed almost eighty percent of the Stage Band, which was directed by Student Director, Jack Monroe. For ninth graders, they are extremely talented,” according to Mr. Monroe. The Stage Band played for the Graham PTA in February. They also participated in the candy sales and paper drive Jazz Ensemble; (front row) Stephen Weathers, tori Henderson, Undo Miller, Wayde McDonald, Melissa Forbes, Mike Brode, Robert 8ritcher, Mr. Mkhoeol Schooler, (bock row) Corl Bouldin, Sandy Cheek, Richord Meinke, Russel Lenz, Fred Cartmill, Mike Moluschko, David Hector, David Wilborn, Mark Otnes, Jeff Jones, Gory Doby. Stage Ensemble; (front row) Eddie Notgrass, Janet Becker, Joe Morales, Steve Hudson, Diane Johnson, (second row) lyne Gosaway, Walter Franklin, Jennifer Shomaker, Karen Henson, Richord Payton, Gary Doby, Randall Revisore. (bock row) Carl Conga, Gail Cryer, James Hotheway, David Bailey, Brad Hurley. (I) Tim Boswell and Billy Turner tune up os they prepare to play. (2) Richord Meinke and Carl Congo accompany the Choir during a concert. 112 — Stoge Band

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LFestival Hosts Choirs Culminating a year full of competition, the Varsity Choir members, along with Chorale, traveled to Galveston. There, they participated as a group in the Sea- Arama Music Festival. Also, individuals and small groups took part in the solo and ensemble contests. However, the members did not spend all of their time singing, they also visited the Galveston Beach. In December, at the Windsor Pork Baptist Church, the singers gave a Christmas Concert. After the Concert, the Varsity and other choirs presented the musical, 'Amahl and the Night Visitors.' The Christmas story told of o poor, crippled boy and his mother. Three wise kings who were traveling to visit the Holy Child found lodging in their home for the night. They told the boy ond his mother of the presents that they were taking to the Holy Child. During the night, the mother tried to steal some money from the kings and she got caught. Amahl tried to protect his mother from the kings' punishment and in the excitement, he walked. In the end, Amahl decided to travel with the kings and give thanks to the Holy Child. 1 14 — Vortity Choif