Saint Anthony Village High School - Villager Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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RIGHT: Free doughnuts, milk, and coffee arc served to an over-capacity crowd which turned out to view “Music a la King.” BELOW: The Villagc-Aircs play Mood Indigo” and “Tuxedo Junction among other tunes. Greet Christmas, Spring The spring concert, put. on by the music department, was given to a full house on April 23. The theme of “Springtime Serenade” was expressed in the all-around atmosphere of bright spring flowers and a background of pastels. The program featured the Concert Choir, but also included the various other singing groups. Several selections of both sacred and secular numbers were performed. The high school band presents its second annual pop concert on May 8. With the theme of “Music-Ala-King,” various numbers were performed including some from “My Fair Lady” and “The Music Man.” Other ensembles such as the Faculty Trio and the Village-Aires Swing Band also took part. RIGHT: The concert choir delight the audience with spirituals and music from “West Side Story.” 23

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XXL LF.I- I : The Men's Chorus wishes us a Merry Christmas by singing a medley of songs appropriate to the season. BELOW: The Concert Choir sing out on a theme, “Peace on earth, good will to men.” Band and Choir Recitals The solemnity and joy of the Christmas season were expressed to the community by the music department in the third annual Christmas Concert. Weeks of hard work and practice on the part of the choirs, band, and their directors, Mr. Spong and Mr. Bjorkland respectively, produced a scries of Christmas music. Such musical selections as “Winter Wonderland,” “Glory to God,” and “The Birthday of a King” were complemented by the glowing stained glass windows. Christmastime finds the Concert Band playing the sweet strains of Gcsu, Bambino” and other Yulctidc carols. 22

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Clapping to the tunc of “Swinging Hand Jive,” the students will long remember the hours of entertainment provided by the bands. Conducted by Mr. Roger Bjorklund, they performed at many activities including athletic events, concerts, and assemblies. Summer practice and hard work made possible our first marching band. Proudly displaying their smart new uniforms, they made their debut at the Homecoming game. One of the highlights that topped this year’s agenda was the Pop concert which was held in the spring. HIGH SCHOOL BAND. FIRST ROW: C. Peterson, S. Larson, L. Tookcr, J. Richards, E. Yurista, R. Anderson, A. Eckhardt, B. Harris, D. Zethraus, R. Toll, J. Stanskov, D. Mcrl, N. Bakke, J. King, L. Nlogck. SECOND ROW: L. Tollund, A. Fredrick, M. Kimblin, A. Gilbertson, R. Hcidc-man, D. Francisco, P. Szurek, C. Nichols, C. Burkett, E. Eng-strom, S. Sonmorc, M. Radtkc, B. Jarvi, M. Dcmcho, J. Jolly, T. Talbot, K. Eknes, J. TefTt, S. Osborne, D. Mogck, K. Johnson, G. Johnson, R. Nelson. THIRD ROW: Mr. Bjorklund, C. Burkett, D. Kruger, S. Fitzgerald, S. Angle, F. Holmgren, D. Bakke, D. Johnson, J. Bcrglund, R. Carlson, L. Oman, R. Gunderson, B. Erickson, P. Carr, J. Heidcman, C. Monson, G. Dass, J. Wagner, T. Durtsche, B. Ernt. FOURTH ROW: J. Ahmann, J. Dcmcho, J. Olivcrius, R. Ferrara, T. Kcdroek, K. Kurz, D. Bucchler, R. Englund, R. Thorp, R. Peterson, J. Sroga. 24