Rochester Community College - Rajuco Yearbook (Rochester, MN)

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Diane Lingenfelter CLEFTJ and Doug F ingerson provide the percussion portion of a Christmas serenacle. The audlenca. enyoys a Christmas program presented by the band.

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Concert Band Performs at Numerous Events The RCC Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Gor- don Danuser, had 43 members last year. The group per- formed a variety of music, ranging from orchestral trans- criptions to modern pop tunes. The band played at home football games, basketball games, seasonal concerts and a Christmas program for RCC students on December 14. In addition to the concert band, there was also a stage band of 16 members and an expanded stage band of 25 members. The band members were: Clarinet: Jennie Kuenner, Ieanette Rohr, David Pearson, janis Kiroff, Ion Campbell, Karen Molitor, Cheryl Seaman, Flute: Lora Roessler, Ste- phanie Winter, Dawn Nelson, Michelle Ramthun, Renae Grover, Kathleen Stalochg Baritone: Bradley Larson, Steve Sattlerg Saxophone: janet Rosin, Ann Coulson, Ellen De- laney, Sue McKay, Gwen Oestreich, Bonnie Nerisong Trum- pet: Don Fearn, Ronald johnson, Kristin johnson, james Spillman, Kevin Nigon, Mary Standingerg Tuba: Duane Sigrist, Henry Gleason, Wally Sorenson, Brion Villwock, Harold Nigon, Dan Mueller, Terry Ruebg French Horn: Susan Gabrielson, jane Herring: Drums: Susan Shaddix, Douglas Fingerson, Nancy Bihner, Diane Lingenfelter, Ed Bryan: Oboe: Janis Cornelius, Trombone: Keith Gard- ner. The 1973-7 Mr. Gordon Danuser conducts the concert band. f 1 l

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Size of College Choir Soars to 120 Members The choir, which increased its membership to 120 by the start of the winter quarter last year, enjoyed its first complete year in the new music facility. The choir began the year with its first concert on Novem- ber 20. Included in the program were The Dettingen Te Deum by Handel and Selections from 'Codspell '. In addition to the choir, the girls' triple trio, the men's trio, the girls' trio, the LC. Aires and the male quartet performed. The choir was aided by several instrumental accompani- ments by band members. The choir and vocal ensembles made several performances both off and on campus last year. A convocation was given December 14 for RCC students. On March 3 the choir per- formed with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Bach choir of the Zumbro Lutheran Church. Winter and spring concerts were also given. Traditionally the choir has taken an active role in the State Fine Arts Festival. Mr. Willard johnson, director of the choir, said, The students have proven they have an excellent performing ability. Accompanists for the choir were Denise Abrath and janet Rosin. ... L t The 1973-7 1:3 fa I A g ,, fi., 1.7. ' S i1 .' I A . .5 1 jf Q ll ll l 1 LVM It l ,' A lrliiv. I 9,-l S Q 1 ,l f i l ' f i A Q ' fi A at l, , ' .1 'I -- ' - ' f Q, 1151 ff - ' 1 15 -3 C ABOVE. Debbie Hanson, Dawn Nelson, Mary Gronneberg, Diane Lingenfelter, LuAnn An- derson, Sue Boyum and Debbie Iuhnke per- form for the student body. LEFT. FRONT ROW-Nancy Olson CLEFTD, Wanda Arm- strong, Bonnie Stenberg, Judy Smith, Linda Dormody, BACK ROW- Dan Macken, Greg Trulson, Jon Campbell, Will Langholz, Brion Villwock and Larry johnson sing of the 12 days of Christmas.