Robron High School - Robron Breakers Yearbook (Campbell River, British Columbia)

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x D 1 l ' ' r l S During the music section of the evening, tne audience was able to see and hear the results of long hours of individual practice and classroom instruction. The senior Concert Banu played a variety of pieces, rang- ing from arrangements of current popular songs to more traditional concert pieces. ihe senior Stage Band took over the second part of the music nresentatiof. this smaller I croup quickly showed the audience the high levels of expertise that are key to Robron S O music program. Solo performances were particularly impressive and professional sounding ll Campbell, and Chris for the obvious amount f this caliber. For more information on the achievements and activities of Robron musicians, turn the page. Some of the soloists included: Jody MacLeod, Karen Schoen, Darre Thulin. The music program at Robron deserves special recognition of hard work and enthusiasm that has gone into producing groups o 7I

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PERFORMING RTS I, V l ,,,, - .,-Q On December 12, 1983, Robron presented its first HEvening Of Performing Artsu. A large audience was on hand to hear the Concert Band and Senior Jazz Combo. Also on the program were two plays, Junior students gerformed a challenging version of 'A snristmas Carolw. Their entnuslasm was obvious, resulting in a fine first attempt on the stage. Senior students performed on a modern tn tneme in 'wnere's Christmas?Hg A play largely written by director Doug Spence. Linnie Eadington gave tne audience a taste of choreography as she was involved in Rooron's first attempt at comoining acting and dance. During an intermiss- ion, various art projects were on display: pottery, pen and ink drawings, paintings, and pencil sketches. Cast of HA Christmas Carolnz Scott McKenzie, Don Nicholas, Alia Gordon, Mine Hanuse, Chris Gretchen, Bernie Magennis, Maralyn Kiviniemi, Kelly Preston, Jade McDiarmid, Curjinder Bains, Cathy Nelson, Carol Watson, Ria Johnston, and Cheryl Hall. The director was Mrs. D. Brown. Cast of UWhere's Christmas?H: Tanis Fair, Nancy Russo, Stephen Schedler, Annagret Levesque, Trevor Lepine, Shannon Maxwell, Linnie Padington, and Bonnie Maxwell. 70

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V l 1, The Robron Band Program has ptoven to be a vital part of the activities at Robron Secondary. The program includes beginning concert band, intermediate concert band, junior concert band, junior jazz combo, senior concert band, beginning stage band, junior stage band, senior stage band, and senior jazz combo. This variety of groups nas been very busy over the past year. Time has been devoted to classroom learning, extra rehearsals, and concerts. Collectively, the Robron bands have been involved in over 35 concerts during the past year. The musicians have provided entertainment at the Carnival, put on a concert for parents and the community in the fall, played at the Ironwood Mall at Christmas, performed at the Rotary Pancake Breakfast, put on a successful dance, and taken part in festivals. Many other performances were offer ed as well. In terms of festivals, the bands have enjoyed special successes. At the North ls- land Music Festival, every Robron band entry won first place. The groups involved were: Senior Concert band, Senior Stage band, Junior Stage band, Senior Jazz Com- bo, and Junior Jazz Combo. The adjudicators were definitely impressed by the var- ious performances and made numerous favorable comments. The two Jazz Combos and the two Stage Bands then travelled to Victoria for the West Coast Jazz Festival where the two Jazz groups placed first in their divisions and the two stage groups placed second. Additional recognition was given to a number of Robron students who were named to the Provincial Honor Stage Band. Selection for this special band is based on the solo performances given by musicians during the competitions. Mr. Lillos was extremely pleased with the results of the competition and the way in which the stu- dents dealt with the pressure involved. This festival was not just a local affair. Tne competitions included bands from all over the province, meaning that our school is ffl in two categories and if! in two others. The first place standings entitle the Jazz QIOJQS to advance to the Canadian Stage Band Festival , which will be held in May in Toronto. Time and expense prevent tne bands from taking part this year, but hopefully our school will be represented at that level sometime in the future. Robron musicians have also done a considerable amount of fund raising this past They have become well known for their chocolate almond drives, but other mone have been attempted with good rates of success. The money raised has helped cover travelling expenses for the Victoria trip, and for the upcoming trip to B.C.'s inter year ior. ln late may, the bands travel to Port Hardy, take the ferry to Prince kupert and begin a series of stops and concerts which will take them to Vanderhoof and other towns. 72 y makers