Northern High School - Spirit Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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Sound Quality Is Better Than Ever Hello! I ' m Tina. I’m a little mouse that lives in a little corner in the back of the music room. No one has a better idea of what vocal music is all about than I do. The ninth grade chorus, for those just entering high school, learn the fundamentals for reading notes and some pointers on getting good vocal quality. The class that I really enjoy is second hour Chorale. They have such fine voices. They are advanced singers and are constantly singing at luncheons and Rotary Club meetings throughout the year. The largest of the classes is Acappella Choir. The students in Acappella are those who want to continue their music learning. If Acappella choir and Chorale aren’t selling candy to raise money for a sound system or for extra money, they ' ll either be having final rehearsals to cut a record or making plans for an out-of-state-tour. For the non-performers there is a music appreciation class held sixth hour. The students become acquainted with all the different catagories of music from Bach to rock. Music is a great outlet for the students. Take it from me. I hear them every day. Bonnie Robbins on piano and Dee Stevens on bass are big assets to the choir as they accompany them in a school assembly. This year’s ninth grade chorus will be taught the fundamentals for note reading and good vocal quality. The class meets during third hour. Chorale sings at a WPHM luncheon at Traveler’s Inn. Members of the chorale are: Mark Tisdel, Valerie Millar, Jean Scott, Laurel MacLean, Robert Harrison, Margaret Barns, Kim Williams, Dave Hebner, Jane Aldrich, Robert Banka, Jeff Turk, David Oppliger, Terrance Cogley. Not visible are: Storm Hise, Darlene Megerle, Pam Pickard, Dennis Smith, Sandy Smith, and John Wolfe. Bonnie Robbins on the electric piano, Jeff Turk and Dee Stevens on bass, Debbie Cichoracki on drums, and Mark Tisdel on the tamborine.

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Acappella Choir Membership Acappella Choir sings at one of the school assemblies. During the year, a number of cities during an out-of-state tour in May. There are the choir will make a number of appearances at assemblies, church ninety-one members of the Acappella choir, services, concerts, Chritmas programs, and vocal contests. They wing in 24 This year’s devoted choir officers are: Kerry White, secretary; Carol Joerger, treasurer; Robert Harrison, vice-president; Carol Snowden, librarian; Terry Cogley, President. These officers along with various committees make many decisions for the choir.

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Percussion Classes Added To Band Curriculum Music ! Music ! Music ! It is probably one of the most popular and relaxing entertainments in today’s world. For the students the Band Department has many interesting and exciting areas in which they can develop an understanding of music and playing skills to their full potential. There are the Blue and Gold Bands which serve as training groups, the Concert Band for those who would like to make music a career, and the Marching Band for those who like playing for school activities. The Northern Lights Stage Band is offered for those interested in the popular music field. New this year in the curriculum is a percussion class. The class was added because it was felt that the junior high schools do not fully prepare the student for high school band classes. By taking this class they can learn the things that were neglected so that they will be able to play at the same rate as the rest of the band. Among some of the instruments taught are: base drums, snare drums, xylophone, and bells. The Concert Band goes through a lot of mistakes and hard work before perfecting their music. The brass section is practicing just one of the many compositions that they will practice during the year. After all the work they can be very proud of their accomplishments. Louie Gunn has what it takes to get sound out of this big horn. He plays sousaphone in the blue band. Even the best of players need a minute or two to catch their breath. The gold band takes out a moment to study their music. 26