Myers Park High School - Mustang Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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l rr? Orchestra plays at sixth annual Christmas Assembly Practicing during fifth period each day, the orchestra worked to attain perfection of tone. In the weeks before concerts, rehearsals often extended into night sessions. President Caroline Pilcher, Vice President Mac Smith, Secretary-Treasurer Alice McNeill, and Director Mr. Mims planned programs and made all arrangements for the orchestrais performances. Wforking together, the orchestra, choir, and chorus pre- sented an impressive performance of Handel's rlrlwpmzli and other seasonal music at the traditional Christmas assembly. Mr. Mims initiated a new tradition this year by inviting graduate students of Myers Park to return to perform with the orchestra for this annual assembly program. In October and again in the spring, the orchestra pro- vided music for the National Honor Society tapping assemblies. During December the group appeared in concert at Myers Park Elementary School. Members named to the All-State Orchestra performed at East Carolina College in February and at the Music Educators Association meeting in Asheville in April. Orchestra officers: Secretary-Treasurer Alice McNeill, Vice President Mac Smith, President Caroline Pilcher, and Director Mr. Mims. ' . 1 ' 1 ' , I ,-af - Ss' famfff . if ' 4 , . my Q 4 E K E X . 4, J Q - x ' : fe, , we Qi f ,.a. Page 20 Wig . 3 Before concerts, practice sessions extend into night rehearsals. Dot Poole, ,Io Ann Elliot, and Cheryl Liner. Mr. Mims directs orchestra during a dress rehearsal at Myers Park Elementary School in preparation for the concert.

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W s , l' il - y i t 'fr it K 'V 3 , , . ,Q . , it mf '31 I Monotones perform with orchestra for students and faeulty at National Honor Soeiety tapping in October. 1 x , w 1 l N w l ,ml 1 'I r w 1. 1. 1 I r Chorus members bleml voices in rehearsing for appearances. 'Q Mike l,!'C'SSlll1lll, Jimmy Barrett. Ned Lipscomb, anal D1-no Ellio t. ' Chorus, choir loin orchestra in December concert t During a night rehearsal Mr. Cronsterlt directs choir, chorus in perfecting their presentation of musical numbers. f H5 .A '27!5f'i273 'Tl' fx L, D A 1 ,1w 1g41Z,,Z!, . ' . H Q I V 5 if S X A' nah J 'a 'QI 'X 'Q A 1 r P I e u ' I . ' ,Q ' - ' 'N 'M -W Je Graduates of Myers Park return to join choir and chorus in presenting portions of NIPSSilIll at annual Christmas assembly. i , ,t,,.tgjg,, - Q -. fe 41:3 , few-M-Q - 0. ,X we V, wifixw , , 71 'S ?

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Members perfect techniques, prepare for concerts Myers Park Orchestra: First Violins: Pilcher, Husband, Cale, Staton, Otts, Fisher. Second Violins: Lanning, Mellorkle, Woods, Strawn. Violas: Thomas, Lobflell, Elliot, Poole. Cellos. Alice McNeill Ru recht Blvthe Anne McNeill. Basses PI' 9 . Q 3 Brietz, Rogers: Flutes: Beasley, Johnston, Talley. Oboes: M. Violin section performs at assembly for Honor Society tapping Jimmy Cale, Jimmy Staton, and Mary Fisher. Smith, Barden, Eaker. Clarinets: Siskron, Caldwell, Huffaker. Bass Clarinet: Mai-Aleer. Bassoons: Ridenhour, Lineberger. Trumpets: Booth, Shaekelforfl, Barnett, Vick, Helms. Tuba: Chadwick. Percussion: Bolen, Flowe, Marion, S. Smith, and Yarbrough. Members of the brass section are trumpet and eornet players, Bing Vick, Julian Barnett, Bill Shaekelford, and Harry Booth. Page 21