Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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Quick Glimpses

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Pep Talent A highlight ot the winter trimester was the All-School Talent Show. A wide variety of talented participants entertained 3 capacity-filled Elkins Auditorium. Ralph Beck and his Beckaroos tied for first place honors with guitar soloist Lena Shammas. Cafeteria manager. Nathan Lane, entertained with 3n amusing magic show. Other singers included Jon Gibson. Manny Lopez, Jeannie Calahan and Sue Jackson. A Kung Fu exhibition topped off the evening of entertainment. Manny Lopez Ralph Beck and his “Beckaroos (below and above). ! ! I 2U Jon Gibson

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The five member Singin' Trav'lers entertained during chapeI services. Music Music is the universal language and Pepperdine’s department speaks it well. Employing new techniques and creative thought, campus performing groups added dimension to university life. The 40 member A Cappella Chorus is engaged in bringing to people an enrichment through good choral music and to relay the message of Christ. according to Larry McCommas, director. In addition to the traditional campus performances, activities included a local fall tour, with the theme of Peace. During the spring break the chorus carried its annual spring program to four western states. One day of the nine day tour was devoted to filming a local religious program in Phoenix, Arizona. The tour climaxed two trimesters of rehearsals. In addition to the chorus. Pepperdine's Christian philosophy is also told through the music The ChoraI Ensemble performed at Magic Mountain amusement park. of the Singin' Trav'lcrs. The group performs for chapel services as well as high schools, colleges and churches throughout the west. The Pepperdine University Community Orchestra, under the direction of Hansel Rayner, gave several concerts this year. During the fall trimester it performed music from Beethoven, Mozart. Handel. Vivaldi and Zador. Celebrated violinist Israel Baker teamed his talents with the orchestra for the spring concert in Tyler Center. Baker has been featured as soloist with the Indianapolis, Toronto. Hollywood Bowl, Chicago and Dayton orchestras. Rayner also conducts the Burbank Symphony Orchestra. On a contemporary note,the 12 member Choral Ensemble changed its format this year by adding colorful costumes and choreography. They featured musical arrangements from Ray Charles. During the fall the Trav'lcrs consisted of Doug Padgett. Mark Shipp. Linda Scroggins, Mike Eli and Roy Beck. Glenn Nakawaki replaced Padgett during the winter. Spring saw the addition of Debbie Alls and Ken Hoilon. Trav'lers audition new members each trimester. Music also finds its place at the basketball games. Accompanying the cheerleaders, the Pep Band performed during halftime. 28