Pinnell High School - Pinnell Yearbook (Lebanon, IN)

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MUSIC Teachers are gradually recognizing music study as a powerful force in teaching students how to live after Commencement. Music contributes to the healthful development of the growing child through two channels--the body and the mind. A healthy mind is the chief prerequisite of a healthy body. Clear thinking, accuracy, and intense concentration are demanded of the music student- -both vocal and instru- mental. He must read the note, think the tone, pitch and time, simultaneously with the act of singing or playing. At the same time he must watch the con- ductor and interpret his thinking. Subconsciously he must be alert to every other singer or player in the group. Nearly every one can sing. True not many have solo voices and become great singers--these are the talented few. But nearly every boy and girl can sing well enough to become a part of a group or chorus and sing simply because he loves it. In both instrumental and vocal classes we have a laboratory of self- government. Here the students learn to work together. Here, as in no other school activity, the will of the individual is subordinated to the good of the whole. Upon the shoulders of each individual in the group lies the personal responsibility for successful performance of the group. Self reliance, respect for authority, cooperation, and leadership are cardinal principles of character that are learned through music. These have been the objectives of the music students in Pinnell High School. In constantly striving for better performance they have developed a keen sense of values. In nearly every case the music students are also the best students in other subjects. They are the ones who have the ability to organize their time and take more than just the required subjects. In doing this they are reaching out and taking advantage of all that is offered to them. This will make them the better citizens of tomorrow. That, after all, is the basic objective of all education. Evelyn Capnnger

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BAND The Pinnell Band has made excellent progress this year. Except for two players, the boys and girls were all beginners last year. Most of them rented their instruments for a period of three months. During this time they studied privately or in small groups with Mrs. Caplinger. At the end of that time nearly every player purchased his own instrument. The group has made several public appearances before the community this year. They have played at all of the home games where they performed on the floor between games. In these performances they were supported by members of the twirling class, which was organized at Pinnell for the first time this year. The brilliant solo work of June Brose, cornetist, should be given recognition here. Her very excellent musicianship together with her willingness to support any program have won for her the admiration and respect of all students who love music, and all patrons who wish to promote it in our schools. Supporting her in many performances this year have been our school drummers, Bobby Jarvis and Tommy Giles, who have also earned recognition as outstanding members of the band. All members of the band are to be commended for their good work and the many hours of practice they have put into the making of the Pinnell band. The Community club has been quick to recognize the need of financial help for the group. Last year they contributed the money for all new music racks which were very necessary. This year they bought a new street drum. There is still much to be done. The need of harmony instruments--namely alto horns and tuba--remains to be met. At the same time the need of proper uniforms is also apparent. All of this involves the spending of a lot of money and is certainly a project to be taken into consideration in the near future.

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