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

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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

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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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Hilarity and xatire are quite apparent in this cari- cature skillfully sketched by jay Lynch. A sense of Music Develops Appreciation Of Beauty Great varieties of tonal timbre, or color, are produced by manis diverse assortment of musical instruments. The basic substance of music is sound; however, not all sound is music. True, music may be satisfactorily ex- plained as a complex pattern of overtones based upon a fundamental tone, yet the quality of the sound, scientif- ically immeasurable, is based, to a large measure, on the skill of the musician. Quality has had various meanings for different historical ages, and the study of the varie- gated forms of rhythm, melody and harmonics falls into the domain of art. Band provides an opportunity for talented students to exercise, develop, and extend their abilities. Separate Classes are offered for woodwinds and brass, while the orchestra period combines the various units with the string section. Concert band concentrates on classical music for its annual concert, While the marching band sparkles through the halftime shows of the football games. Background in the foundations of musical struc- ture and composition is taught in music theory. Tunes from spiritual and classical medleys and broad- way productions are presented by the Norland choruses in stimulating overtures. The Advanced A Cappella Choir consists of students selected on the basis of char acter, vocal talent, and fondness for music. humor and artistic talent are essential in becoming a successful cartoonist as Jay demonstrates here. 65 I cantt understand what youire speaking about, Madam, says 16;? Stemberg in a skit at the Sweetheart Dance.