Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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versity has perhaps been the chief characteristic of this year ' s music at Saltus. The Band has subdivided itself on several occasions to produce smaller ensembles that are beginning to explore the more esoteric realms of chamber music. Mr. Adams teaching Shaun Standley about the mechanism of the clarinet. By kind permission of the Menuhin Foundation, about ten boys now receive lessons in strings from the Heller Quartet. A string player needs much patience, tenacity and every encouragement, more so, I feel, than in any other musical field. is everyone watching? Dealing with the events of the year, the Band gave a short, informal concert in the Gym at Christmas where, amongst other items, the popular tune Smoke gets in your Eyes was played and dedicated to Mr. Williams! The Carol Service this year was almost an entirely choral affair — sheer numbers prevent us combining both choir and Band. Perhaps it was good, too, to revert back to the more traditional form of Carol Service. The Choir singing at the Carol Service in St. John ' s Church.

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Bryant College, Connecticut College (2), Drew University (3), East Coast Aero Tech, Emmanuel College, George- town University, Hampton Institute, Hoi ' stra University, Ithaca College (2), Johns Hopkins University, Lowell State College, University of Massachusetts — Amherst, Merrimack College, Mount kla Junior College, Muhlenberg College, Nasson College, Northeastern University, Northern Virginia Community College, Richmond University, Rider College, Roger Williams College, Southern Seminary Tufts University (2), Vassar College, Wagner College, Warner Southern Col- lege, Western Maryland College, West Virginia University, Wheelock College, and Williams College (2). In Canada: Acadia University (5), Bishop ' s University (2), Brock University (2), Concordia University, Dalhousie University (7), University of Guelph, McGill University (3), Mount Allison University (8), Mount St. Vincent University, University of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island Univer- sity, Queen ' s University (5), St. Mary ' s University (5), St. Francis Xavier University (2), University of Toronto, Trent University (3), University of Western Ontario (6), Wilfrid Laurier University (2), and the University of Windsor. This year ' s results were the best ever

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The junior section of the choir made a worthwhile contribution to the production of Lovely War, accom- panied most ably by Redford, Riihiluoma and Bishop. The Choir providing an audience for a rehearsal of ' Lovely War ' . For the second year running, the Band met at Sonesta Beach in the Easter Mondays to spend a day preparing for its Annual Concert. Thanks again to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Popper for allowing us the use of the facilities and for pro- viding an excellent lunch at a ridiculously low cost. One of the most memorable events of the year for me was the highly successful Band Camp at Messina House. Here, I was very impressed with the amount of work every- one was prepared to do, both in ensemble and in private practice. We also managed to have lots of fun, too, with boats, swimming, and a film show. Much of the success of the venture was due to the people from out of school who gave so willingly of their time. To Mr. and Mrs. George Murphy for cooking for us so splendidly, Mr. Don Jolliffe, Mr. Andrew Nunn and the Rev. and Mrs. T. Aber- nethy, who helped in so many ways, a very big thank you. Sections of the Band rehearsing for the Ma, co-;en. This event really did prepare us for a very successful concert in St. John ' s on May 8th. The standard of solo playing was higher than ever and the Band was at its best, too. Some $600 was raised towards new instruments. To Jean Motyer and Alan Pitman a special word of praise for their contributions. The exam results which follow reflect a great deal of work on the part of those who were successful and they also serve as a reminder to us of the debt that we owe the instrumental teachers. Finally, to those musicians who are leaving this term, best wishes and good luck and our thanks for your contribu- tion to the musical life of Saltus.