Milford High School - Spartan Yearbook (Milford, NH)

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BAND The twenty-eight member band rehearses twice a week under the direction of Mr. Yeaw. They are often seen and heard practicing marches and overtures in the school courtyard, although they were ousted by the snowman this winter. The band presents concerts for Labor Day, pep rallies, Memorial Day, and the end of school in june, and hopes to participate in some band festivals. Mr. Yeaw would like to form a pep band especially for games and rallies next year, to inspire school spirit.

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CH OR US The Junior Chorus, composed of boys and girls from the seventh and eighth grades, meets twice a week. Conducted by Mr. Yeaw, they participate in two concerts. Because of the un- finished condition of the music room in Septem- ber, the group had a late start but has gained great momentum through the year. In the fu- ture, Mr. Yeaw hopes the school will have a program of vocal lessons. Few schools offer this opportunity to voice students, and it will not only aid individuals but improve the quality of the whole chorus. The Senior Chorus, including about sixty-five students from grades nine through twelve, pre- sents two concerts yearly. Their advisor, Mr. Yeaw, hopes to expand the program to two choruses, a large one and a carefully selected group to handle more difficult music, classical as well as contemporary.

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OR CHES T RA Rehearsing music from baroque suites to oper- etta scores, the orchestra meets for an hour every Wednesday afternoon in preparation for con- certs in December, April, and june. This year, a seven-member intermediate orchestra has been integrated with the advanced group. The thirty- two performers may travel to other schools or to Boston this year. The conductor, Mr. Laszlo Kertesz, has plans for future expansion and has ALL STATE been conducting violin and cello classes at the elementary school. The five-member classes are half an hour long and free of charge the first year. Gratified by the enthusiastic response, Mr. Kertesz is confident of achieving his forty-violin goal in the next few years, when some of the sixty-five young violinists reach a more advanced level. Several members of the Mil- ford Area School chorus and orchestra auditioned for All State in Durham early this year. One bass was selected for the state-wide chorus, and several performers were admitted to the orchestra auditioned for All cellists admitted represented Mil- ford. The Junior All State Or- chestra accepted seven students from Milford, which is a promis- ing sign for the quality of our musical program. Nancy Miti- guy and Dianne Kennedy went on to All New England Or- chestra, a prime achievement for high school students. The auditions provided valuable ex- perience for everyone who com- peted, and several more students are expected to enter next year. Front Row: D. Kennedy, J. Kennedy, Mr. Simpson, N. Mitiguy. Back Row: M. Mitiguy, E. Hill.