Miami Norland High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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Mastering the techniques and complicated bngering ing the fundamental scales and chords. Such parser- of a trumpet requires many tedious hours of practic- verance has developed many accomplished musicians. F ine Arts Stimulate Poise And Maturity Pantomimes, plays, and monologues are the funda- mental tools used while developing citizens with the knowledge of how to express themselves before a group. There is always a little apprehension when a student is first expected to appear hon stagef but participation becomes much easier after having once appeared in front of an audience. The primary goal is communica- tion with an audience based upon charaterization, This is achieved through voice, make-up, body movement, and psychological character interpretation. Drama stu- dents are taught to appreciate the theatre and to master the mechanics of stage production. The key word in Drama is We , for Without group co-operation noth- ingican be accomplished. No Vibrant art result, however, can be produced without the magic quality, initiative. While mastering a technique, the students are encouraged to demon- strate their impressions in particular forms of art such as cartooning, fashion, still life, or oil painting. The phases applied in professional careers are accentuated. Poster and display can be selected in place of third and fourth year art in which developing individual styles in techniques and medias are emphasized. Origi- nality is expressed in Curious, intriguing, and pictur- esque forms. 63 Billowing cheeks and blaring trombone are noticeable as Larry Jordan proves a humerous sight to fellow members.

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Bold and brassy, the sharp sound of muxz'c drifts out of the bandmom as the trumpets and comets spiritedly rehearse. Touche? exclaimx this drama student as he practices fenc- ing, an art utilized to improve poise in dramatic presentation. High-pitched music hlls the air as this girl practices her violin, an instrument whose symphonic intonation is of ageless beauty. Lauren Deldin becomes absorbed while practicing her instrument, a glockenspiel, better known as bells.

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Attempting to conquer a fundamental technical error Tony Sapatasso utilizes a free hour to practice his new lessons. Fine paintings, created by art students, are displayed in the an- nual art show. The entries range from fashions t0 velvet imprints. Precision and pitch are of utmost importance to orchestra participants as they perform during a claxsroom practice. Imagination, combined with creative ability and a knowledge of art, aids this painter in producing a painting of originality. 64