Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

Page 201 text:

SiiEQ?2?E5 E was Ullough, Colleen Blackwell, Mary Hogan and Laura Rangelare altos in the Chantelairs. NYQW muslcls easier 'han miner, exdalms Connie Hanna to her neighbor as Tammy Kerner watches. 3155553 rr S 553 S2 55 fs! iw H2 3 SE Nb? 2 Q.. if MQ as el ii 5 gs if EQ 4? 5 Q 5 Chorale altos and tenors warm up to Miss Lafferty's careful directing. W 2 CHOIR-197

Page 200 text:

Choir tales told by Kelly McCollough shock Karen Andrew Chantelairaltos DFHCW-79 f0 -3 Ch0lf C0f'C9ff Ch ' ' t' ns attract lar e crow Changes took place in the Choir Department when Choir Director Coloma Lafferty doubled the number of Chantelairs by dividing them into two classes. Instead of the usual four choir classes tbeginning choir, concert choir, Chantelairs and Choralel, Miss Lafferty directed five: beginning choir, a mini-course choir, two Chantelair classes and Chorale. To raise money for the elaborate Christmas Vespers set, Chorale and Chantelairs sold candy sticks. During December it was not uncommon to see Chorale members hammering away on stage ' at2a.m.workingto finish the set. Vespers drew a standing room only crowd, the largest ever. While working to memorize Christmas music, a few Chorale members strived to learn difficult music for All-Region Choir tryouts. The tryouts, held in October, resulted in Memorial students belonging to the Area choir. After the Area tryouts came State Choir tryouts. Memorial choir students placed well in this with several students becoming members. Miss Lafferty, as well as choirs, were pleased to host the Concordia College Choir on February 19. This choir had travelled worldwide and had performed for enthusiastic crowds everywhere. Chorale members housed the singers for the night. March and April were busy months for the performing choirs. The Chorale held an Easter concert in April and for the first time, the Chantelairs performed a concert of their own. Both of these choirs sang in the workshop held in the Spring Branch Coliseum. Workshop director was Miss Carol Smith. 'I96 CHOIR

Page 202 text:

Learning to compete Upholding school spirit and maintaining the we're number one quip, was of the utmost importance to band members. Their year was coordinated with entertainment at morning pep rallies and their weekly half-time performances which were noted as being exceptional. They decided to make their way known by wearing new jerseys selected by the band officers. This was a first in the history of the band. Symphonic band students worked hard to raise money to go on a spring tour to Six Flags over Texas, where they competed in contest. lvl8iM's were sold by promiscuous students hiding in every crack and cranny. The Concert band entertained Memorial junior High in February with a performance during school. The Symphonic band, teamed with the Orchestra, produced crowds in February in the school's auditorium for a weekend show. The band's major goal after the football games had passed was to rehearse for contest. Band director jack Greenberg had students practice sectional rehearsals in hope of maintaining the number one position and placing in competition. District band tryouts were early in December which led to Regional, Area and State contests. Band members went to contest in April. Their agenda included three selections of their own choosing and the judges gave a sight reading, which was a piece the student had never seen and had to play. Band students put forth hard work and effort to keep fellow alumni satisfied and left their successors with a path already cut out for them. ww-xifilswsusws mmsimiilww A4-fm 2 1 , E Drummer Chris Hughes gives a surprised look during rehearsal at what Vince Lit David Lawrence are playing. T98-BAND 5lQS5SlES55lt?E'EiQ1lEElliS! ll'll'litElll5lBi 5lE .fs 4. ., it djs: ...M Band director jack leads the band in song during a rally. V4 We .T Q MQW Practicing takes up much time for band members Emily Anderson, Meier andjanet Hacker. at the game.