Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Wide variety of styles, participants contribute to annual Bearlesque show At the rise of the curtain it was evident that much time had been put in on the show. The second annual Bearlesque, the Northwest High School Fine Arts Depart- ment's variety show' was held in the auditorium May 6 and 7. The modern set, designed by jay Nicholson filled the stage and was accented by fountains and drops by Shawn Morse. The show opened with a dazzling array of color as the members of the Concert Choir, dressed in circus costumes invited the audience to Come Follow the Band. The program featured music from many different eras, beginning with the Andrew Sisters and carrying it through to Diana Ross. The show had 50 different acts, and involved both soloists and group numbers. During the two-night run of the show, en- thusiastic solo's came from Chris Stuever, who sang I Made it Through the Rain, Andy Tade, who did a number cmphaisizing the bad effects on going to the dentist in The Painless Deutzkfs Song. Shawn Morse sang a song that dealt with all the hanky panky of the 2O's, And All That jazz and Kenny Evans and Carla Blue added to the evening with their solos, Dog: in the Yard and After You. The M.C.'s for the evening were Becky Marshall, john Bud Thornton, Matt Flesher, and Mark Zonnefeld who did com- edy routines making fun of all kinds of peo- ple including Noah and his Ark. Another part of the evening was the ensemble numbers. Members of the Sophomore Choir did an upbeat, footstom- ping number of Roger Emerson, Parr It Alongg the Girls' Ensemble sang Mr. Sand- man and Why Do Foolr Fall in Loueg and the Northwest Singers worked hard to pre- sent Flat Foot Floogze, a number from the 1940's. The eveni'ng came to a conclusion when the Concert Choir sang a song from the television show Fame., LW ir a Celebration. Then the Sophomore Choir added to the already filled stage to finish closing the show with Hope for the Future. 'ff TOP LEFT: Demonstrating her best stage presence, Senior Carla Blug gingg Ape, You. ABOVE: Inviting the audience to join the parade, mem dressed in circus attire, perform Come Follow the Band. bers of the Concert Choir, RIGHT: Dancing and singing her scat solo's in Flat Foot Floogie , Senior Chris Stuever performs with the Northwest Singers. 46 0 Bearlesque

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NW vocal, instrumental students perform many school, local concerts Performing in concerts was one of the chief objectives of both the instrumental and music groups. Numerous hours were spent in learning new music and choreography for concerts. Students donated endless hours outside of school in rehearsals and performances. Students in the instrumental music department were active. In addition to three school concerts, orchestra members played for the all-school musical and for the vocal students at the Christmas concert. Members of the Marching Band performed at all home games and in a special Band Blast at the end of the performing season. In addition members marched in the kick- off of the United Fund Raising Parade and in the Bandorama at WSU. Participating in the River Festival, the Stage Band performed for a large noon audience in Heritage Park. Members were also active in various school concerts and programs. Vocal music students were equally busy in giving performances. The Northwest Singers, the main performing group of the vocal music department, gave over 50 con- certs, singing at the Wichita Country Club, Cotillion and various church and civic func- tions. Members of the Concert Choir produced many highlights including singing with the Wichita State University Acappella Choir and performing at the Flint Hills Choral Festival. These members also presented many concerts at schools and area junior high schools. Major involvement for the Concert and Sophomore Choirs were Bearlerque and City and Regional Music Festival. During the summer months a few students traveled to Europe with the Mid- American Choir and Band for a three-week tour. In Europe students performed and went sight-seeing. junior Mark Tucker was selected to perform with the Lion's Club Ci- ty Band. ii' in Ii? Ai 48 0 Concerts J LJ' ff J' X ive. fa .i I rf!