Montour High School - Mirror Yearbook (Moon Run, PA)

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' 1 if Mr. Joseph Picchi takes his bow for a job well done. The concert con- tained many new and interesting selections. . A -1 V-5. l Concert and Band Each spring the band presents their annual concert. This year the theme was New and Better Music. Si! Trocadero was the featured novelty ofthe evening. The main numbers were Light Cavalry Overture, Hollywood Seren- ade, The Westerners Overture, and The Scotch Folk Suite. The concert also included new publication of two marches, Thunder West and P.M.E. A. March. As usual there were SENIOR BAND MEMBERS Kneeling: B. Dezulovich. ls' Row: R, Hammil, B. Petrie, M. Campbell, J. Finnel 2nd Row: L. Farkas, W. Busfe, J. Cerccne. 3rd Row: R. Victcrelli, L. King, E. Hyjelx, J. Rogers. 79 solos with band accompaniment, one of which was, Under Paris Skies. The Spring Concert was a great accomplish- ment for the band-it was their night. Mr. Picchi used his talents to extract the talents of the mem- bers and accomplished the task with great es- teem. The Spring Concert has been regarded as one of the school's highlights.

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SENIOR HIGH CHORUS Officers: Left to Right: N. Denninger, Sec- retary, J. Butler, Vice President, Miss Eddy, Advisor, R. Pieto, Treasurerp Absent, N. Butya, President. 'lst Row: M. Krally, R. Mays, P. Blumling, J. Placek, N. Butya, P. Harbison, R. McCormick, B. Holmes, C. French, N. Grecco, D. Burton. J. Liskowski, B. Reno, P. Henry, D. Marion, F. Shatter, K. Peremba, L. 3rd Row: J. Marshall, K. Butya, J. Petro- Denninger, P. Magee, D. Padglek, J. Dupin, K. Herbert. White, R. Mazur, L. King, J. lckes. The Chorus 2nd Row: M. Yoder, J. Butler, C. Olejar, Sella, A. Carlin, P, Green, J. Harbison. vic, R. Leja, M. Whigham, A. Elliot, N. 4th Row: R. Phillips, R. Pieto, B. Glass, R. Sarsfield, G. Severns, W. DuValI, D. The senior and junior high choruses are groups under the direction of Miss Carolyn Eddy. The groups have participated in many activities during the school year, the most outstanding being the choral concert. Before Christmas, the groups went on their annual carol sing through- out the township. In addition to the Mixed Chorus, Girls' Triple Trios were formed from both the senior high and junior high groups. These triple trios have per- formed numerous times throughout the year. The Senior High Chorus purchased robes in the early months of 1957. At the Spring Choral Concert in April, these robes were worn for their JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS Officers: Left to Right: J. Severns, Presi- dent, T. Snyder, Treasurer, Miss Eddy Advisory G. Cantwell, Vice President, P. Rinebold, Secretary. Ist Row: C. Mosley, B. Sadauskas, P. Rinebold, M. Ahern, L. Briggs, B. Sil- ver, R. Severns, C. DuMomtier, R. Rea- gan, J. Kobeda, J. Minech. 2nd Row: G. Davison, D. Farrell, T. Cali- guiri, A. Kocak, J. Parlcison, M. Gay- lardi, J. Mikula, J. White,, K. Mach- nick, D. Winning, L. Reed. 3rd Row: P. Koller, J. Baxa, J, Wovchko, D, Pintar, B. Dugan, B. Carson, M. Sarsfield, J. Staude, W. Davis, T. Mi- kula, G. Palm. 4th Row: P. Minestrella, R, Peremba, G Cantwell, M. Marks, H. Jenkins, R. Cefalo, T. Snyder, C. Merscher, J. Sev- erns, R. Hamer, T. Barefoot. 78 first public appearance. In January, two of the Senior High Chorus members represented our school at the Senior High District Chorus Festival. This year, the Junior High Chorus became a part of the regular school curriculum as a com- pletely organized group. Ofticers elected include the following: James Severns, President, Gary Cantwell, Vice President, Pricella Rinebold, Sec- retary, and Tom Snyder, Treasurer. The Senior Class of Montour High School takes pride in the chorus of '57 and thanks all its members for many hours of pleasure and enjoy- ment. Due to Miss Eddy's continued efforts, the chorus has become outstanding.

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1501 ' T.. , -F 1 - -sf Q ,.4.,sfaf ,... '-f' 'i ,- ' , - qv- - ,r.,'Y.., ku, .4-if 31,2 ' Band lt's half time! Now the Montour Band, dressed in black uniforms trimmed in gold, marches down the center of the football field. With one quick glance to the sidelines, one can see the band director, Mr. Joseph Picchi, as he watches the band carry out his instructions. The preparations for these shows began last summer at band camp and continued until the night of the show. ln August the buses transported the band members to the Denora Lions Camp at Rockwood in Somerset County. The band practiced many long hours, but of course it wasn't all work. The band members managed to have nightly dances and time for swimming and badminton. The camp was sponsored by the Band Parents and each student was charged a minimum fee. From all the comments about the camp it will be wholeheartedly supported in the future. One night stands foremost in the memory of these band members. It rained the night of the Music Festival, and yet as it rained the Montour Band remembered the old tradition, The show must go on! The band upheld this tradition and performed their routines, thus proving the spirit of the band. At the close of the football season, the band turns its attention to concert music. Every day, seventh period, if one has passed the band room, strains of concert music would have reached your ears. The band is fast and steadily increasing. Mr. Picchi has reported that French horns, trom- boniums, oboes, bassoons, alto clarinets and basses will be added to the list of instruments, Just as any other hard working organiza- tion, the band has held special night rehearsals each Monday evening. So as the band workea on their half time routines and rehearsed for the concert, there were also plenty of opportunities for fun and excitement. Yes, we the students of Montour take great pride in our school band!