Ohio Northern University - Northern Yearbook (Ada, OH)

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S ounds of MUSIC Ohio Northern never lacks musical performances. There is a group providing entertainment for almost any kind cf music lover on campus. From musicals to WONU, from marches with grand formations during half-time shows to popular songs with exciting dance steps in Added Attraction concerts, and from the classical works of Beethoven to the jazz music of Duke Ellington, O.N.U. provided many different sounds cf music. Besides the annual concerts provided by the instrumental and choral groups on campus, Ohio Northern also had an annual Winter Concert and Christian Music Concert. On Januray 27th the Student Planning Committee sponsored the third annual Winter Concert. This year’s concert featured the Cleveland-based bands Calabash and Beau Coup. Over 450 enthusiastic people enjoyed dancing to both the well-known tunes and band originals that they played in King-Flom. In April another form cf rock-n-roll echoed through King-Horn when the contemporary Christian rockers Degarmo and Key played to a crowd cf almost a thousand people. This concert, sponsored by the Christian Concert Committee, was opened by the rap group DC Talk. Both groups played upbeat music that also spread the word of God. The new TGIF Club and tunes also brought in many forms of outside musical entertaiment but some cf the best shows were provided by the students cf Ohio Northern. Everyone enjoyed hearing the carols cf Christmas through the Christmas Concert, K4 sing a thon, and through chapel activities. Added Attraction also put on enjoyable concerts with music ranging from Forties favorites to todays popular tunes to the outrageous song “The Homecoming Queen had a Gun.” Many other performances were provided by the Symphonic Band, ensembles and choirs. 1 i ■ Far Above: The University Singers provided choral music for the Commencement Convocation. Above: The Northern Chimes provide Christmas music in McIntosh. Above Right: Beau Coup prov ided an evening of rock-n-roll at the Winter Concert. Above: Presser Hall stages many instrumental and choral performances throughout the year.

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Added Attraction puts on a special graduation performance. Shown here are singers David Wright and Barb Long. Singing their 40 ' s medley in McIntosh Center is Added Attraction. The Symphonic Band performs at the Christmas Concert in McIntosh Center. The Jazz Band puts on numerous concerts for the campus community throughout the y ear. Leading the flag corp in the half-time show is Deb Scputis. Degarmo and Key pros ides high energy excitement in KingHom. •• T

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SPC members, including Ginger Reed, prepare the sundaes for the siblings at the ice cream party. Students and siblings find a sunny spot on the sidewalk to enjoy the free picnic food.