Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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Jeavons Photo Results of the Royal Schools of Music Examinations, 1975 Theory Grade 8 (Final grade) - A. Pitman, D. Pedro, J. Woolridge, P. Smith, T. Nisbett, D. Hillen, T. Stephens Grade 7 - C. Collins, K. Reid, B. Frick - J. Riihiluoma - P. Maddern, J. Cooke, D. Joell, H. Jorstad, M. Orchard, P. Bacon, W. Cox, B. Patterson, C. Bardgett, G. Bedford N. Stempel, J. Keyes, D. Selley, M. O ' Leary, R. Mason, R. McKittrick, R. Gibbons, G. Jack, P. Carter. - R. Kaeser, S. Standley, K. Hendrickson, S. Popper, C. Popper, O. Andrade, I. Bickley. - C. Dunstan, N. Ball, K. Vickers, J. Vickers, K. Shipley, S. DeGrilla, R. Talbot, M. Patterson, D. Moniz., R . Petty. Grade 1 - D. Judah, S. Matthews, N. Hendrickson. Practical Examinations - (Woodwind SiBrass are examined from Grade 3 upwards). Flute: Grade 5- R.Mason (Distinction), P. Bacon (Merit), G. Bedford (Merit), Grade 4- N. Ball, C. Hill Grade 3 - J. Riihiluoma (Distinction), S. DeGrilla, K. Hendrickson Grade 6 Grade 4 Grade 3 Grade 2 Trumpet: Trombone: Clarinet: Viola: Piano: Grade 4 - R. Gibbons, G. Jack, D. Brown, D. McHarg Grade 3 - K. Vickers Grade 3 - B. Patterson (Merit), C. Bardgett Grade 5 - P. Carter (Merit) Grade 4 - J. Cooke (Merit), M. Patterson (Merit), N. Stempel, R. Kaeser, P. Maddern, B. Cooke, S. Popper Grade 3 - S Standley (Merit), I. Bickley (Merit), R. McKittrick Grade 5 - C. Tremaine (Merit) Grade 5 - T. Stephens Grade 2 - J. Riihiluoma, G. Redford, J. Evans, G. Collis Grade 1 - J. Keyes, D. Jorstad, N. Dill (Distinction)

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MUSIC REPORT ft Recently, someone asked me to justify the place of music in the curriculum. Climbing off my high horse I decided that the question was not superfluous but required a serious answer. I attempted to demonstrate that in music a school ' s primary function is not to produce a first-rate performers and composers — indeed one would be fortunate to do that once in a generation. Rather, music and to a similar extent, art, should be seen as a civilising influence, particularly in a boys ' school. This year has been the busiest so far in the music department. Everything seemed larger — the Band, the Choir, the production of ' Fiddler ' . However, large is not automatically synonymous with better, it just means that everyone has to work harder. The Carol Service heard the Senior Choir perform for the first time. Drawn from the top three forms and Staff-Room, it made a creditable debut. ' Fiddler on the Roof was performed at the end of the Easter Term and this was enjoyed by all who took part. Pitman brought all his musicianship and a newly discovered wealth of dramatic talent to the very de- manding role of Tevye. The Choir and small band provided a very effective accompaniment to the stage work. My personal thanks to Mr. Galea who allowed himself to be talked into directing this mammoth under- taking yet he also discovered a new talent for ' this sort of thing ' and I look forward to the next production in the new year. The Band was somewhat neglected during the Easter Term but thanks to the kindness of Mr. C. Popper, it was able to spend a day rehearsing in the more salubrious surroundings of Sonesta Beach Hotel. This was to prepare for a concert in St. John ' s Church in aid of the Cathedral Organ Fund. A high standard of playing was reached by all concerned and my perr sonal thanks to Mrs. J. Hay, Mrs. R. Motyer, Mrs. A. Hodson and Mr. M. Adams for being guest soloists. The event raised almost S400 for a most worthy cause. Encouraging also this year has been the presence of some of our senior instrumentalists at the B.M.D S. concerts under Mrs. M. Pettit ' s direction. Their con- tribution at these concerts has reflected well the standard of music in the School. The exam results suggest that more people are taking the subject seriously. Particularly creditable are A. Pitman ' s high mark in Grade 8 Theory (88 99) and R. Mason ' s Distinction in Grade V Flute after only five term ' s tuition. My greatest debt is to the instrumental teachers: Mr. Adams in clarinet, Mrs. Hay in the flute and recent- ly Mr. Van Wie in brass — all most valuable assets. To those senior boys, Binns, Pedro and Pitman, who share some of the teaching, my thanks, too. Their results are well worth noting, also. Mrs. R. Motyer ' s efforts must not go unrecognized. She is always eager to help at concerts in either of her capacities, always bringing professionalism to all that she does. Much has been said about the music but there is no room for complacency. Away from the nagging figure of myself, I hope that the boys will not forget to practise at least a little, ideally, a lot. in the summer vacation. WILLIAM DUNCAN

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This year the Art department attained the privilege of being a full-time subject in the Saltus academic curriculum. Initially baffled by curly hair, baggy shorts, bow ties, cartoon drawings and outboard engine parts, students began to realize that in order to progress in Art, they had to hop on the do your own thing bandwagon. Some latched on to this quite early. Others have yet to re-discipline their art thinking along more personal lines in order to obtain the luxurious freedom of self-expression. I might as well warn you now. Sir, sounded the voice of a sympathetic first year student in Art Class, Day One, You can try as hard as you like, but I have no talent whatsoever in Art. What he meant was that, at that point. Art was not an easy road for him. Diligence breeds self-confidence in Art just as in any other discipline, however, and this lad took pride in his ideas and his work, and slowly but surely he emerged to be one of the best in his class in this subject. He has all the talent necessary to enjoy Art: he merely wants to enjoy it and is willing to work at it. That is sufficient. Student response to a wider curriculum has bee-n encouraging. The addition of a darkroom to the Art department facilities should attract students to Art who might otherwise pass it by, and it is the hope of the department that this will, in turn, stimulate interest in the Yearbook and its publication.