Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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EXAMINATION RESULTS OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC, 1977 — 1978 Grades M. Fox, S. Standley, R. Mason Grade? H. Frick, A. Swan Grades G. Redford, B. Patterson, K. Hendrickson, P. Bacon, C. Dunstan, J. Cooke, P. Maddern, H. Jorstad, D. Joell, R. Gibbons, G. Jack. Grades N. Scares, N. Hendrickson, M. Patterson, D. Judain, D. Northcott, J. Evans, R. Mckittrick, O. Andrade, R. Kaeser, R. Talbot. Grade 4 D. Swift, J.J. Scares, D. Fitch. I. Delany, R. Amos, P. Mclsaac. Grade 3 J. Jolinstcn, J. Williams, D. Jorstad, K. Lalami, D.Trott Grade 2 J. Berg, T. McKittrIck, G, Roberts Grade 1 I. Maule, S. Pedro, R. Scares, J. Cooper B. Finnerty Practical Name Instrument Flute, with Distinction Flute, with Distinction Flute, with Merit Clarinet Grades G. Redford A. Swan R. Mason S. Standley Grades K. Hendrickson J. Cooke P. Maddern M. Fox Grades D.Judah N. Ball N. Hendrickson I. Bickley M. Patterson C. Dunstan H. Finkbeiner M. Fox Grade 4 R.Talbot S. Pedro J.J. Scares S. McMaster J. Johnston J. Evans D. Trott (Decouto) Flute, with Merit Clarinet Clarinet General Musicianship with Merit Flute, with Distinction Flute Clarinet Clarinet Clarinet Horn Trumpet Piano, with merit Clarinet Horn, with Merit Trumpet Trumpet Trombone Piano Piano Grades K. Lalami Flute, with Merit D. Swift Flute M. Hall Flute R. Scares Clarinet C. Brown Horn 1. Maule Horn A. McClay Trumpet S. Pearse Trombone D. Judah Piano, with Merit D. Jorstad Piano R. Smith Violin 1. Delany Violin Grade 2 R. Mason Piano, with Merit P. Barit Piano T. McKittrick Viola, with Merit D. Stanton Viola Grade 1 C. Dunstan Piano, with Merit P. Mclsaac Violin J. Williams Violin N. Scares Cello

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MUSIC 1977 — 78 CHOIR The highlight this year was the Choir ' s participation in the performance in March of Part 1 of Haydn ' s ' Creation ' and ' The Bernnudas ' , a contemporary work by R. Rodney Bennett. Both the Senior and Junior choirs spent a great deal of time preparing the music before they combined for full rehearsals with the other choirs, but the final result was very gratifying for all concerned. The Senior choir, supported by about a third of the staff, now attracts boys from the third form upwards and it continues to grow both in strength and quality. To the soloists in ' The Creation ' , a special word to thanks for adding that hallmark of professionalism and to Marjorie Pettit and Lloyd Matthew, paeans of praise for their splendid accompaniments throughout. Graham Redford and Robert Mason provided a very effective contrasts to the singing with their performance of the 1st movement in Cimarosa ' s Concerto in G for Two Flutes. This was performed with the skill and sensitivity that we have come to expect from these talented musicians. THE BAND Full marks to those people in the Band who gave up a weekend again (remaining in school, at that!) to prepare for the very successful Band Concert held on May 7th in St. John ' s. Thanks, too, to Mrs Popper and the parents for organising the endless supply of good food for the camp. The concert raised $550 towards a set of kettledrums. To the guest artists, Jean Motyer and Michael Adams, our gratitude for their splendid contribulion. The Band now numbers 50 and is learning to play thoughtfully and sensitively, as was demonstrated in the arrangement of Tchaikovsky ' s 2nd movement of the 5th Symphony. The arrangement of ' Fiddler on the Roof brought back many happy memories and the performance was dedicated to Paul Galea. By the time this is published, Mr. Galea will be teaching in England, but I would like to thank him for his excellent direction of two productions during his time at Saltus. One of the most significant events of the year and, indeed, of my time at Saltus, was the very generous gift of a new grand piano for the Assembly Hall. Words fail to express my appreciation to Mr. Mrs. Robert Motyer for this very magnanimous gesture, but at a concert to acknowledge formally this gift, Mr. Butterfield was able to convey the school ' s very real gratitude for this fine instrument. With the piano and the good acoustics of the new Hall, we hope to plan a series of concerts next year. The exam results are pleasing. Particularly distinguished is Redford ' s mark in Grade 8 — it was the highest for a student in Bermuda. Anna Swan was only one mark behind and she also deserves much credit. Standley and Mason, too, deserve special mention as their fine results have been collected after only three years of music. Well done, indeed! However, both Mrs. Petit and I agree that everyone learning an instrument should be aiming for Distinction standard; with more dedication to the more routine matters of scales and sight reading, (and these are important) we should see many more people achieving higher marks. The string section continues to grow and in September, we are going to combine the strings from both Depart- ments to form an Ensemble that will be under the direction of Mr. Philip Burrin, aided by Mrs. Petit and myself. Finally, and most important, a tribute to all those instrumental teachers whose skill and patience contribute so much to the musical life of Saltus. We would not achieve half of what we do without them. Thank you. William Duncan

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BANANAS (Decouto) Well, Mr. Galea, you did it again! Your production of Bananas was truly Bermudian — and very in- teresting. More seriously known as The Saltus Review , it was made up of an all boys cast — with the added ' banana ' flavouring of teachers and two old boys. The real truth behind those connrnercials skits were enjoyable. Probably, the nnost memorable skit was Galea ' s modern version of two of Shakespeare ' s great plays, Max Romeo and Juliet and As you bike it. Ikes! Del Pedro, a Saltus old boy, provided some musical entertainment and sang a song of his own composition. The magic provided by Michael Bishop and company provided a few minutes of anxiety for some. Alan Pitman, another old boy and performer in Mr. Galea ' s Fiddler on the Roof production of two years ago, sang for us of what it would be like to be at Saltus — If I were at Saltus to the tune of If I were a Rich- man . The humorous scene of the Dreadmops in- troduced Rastafarians to the elite Englishman whose vocabulary was ' enriched ' with such phrases as — W ' op ' nin ' , ' S ' cool! and Dread! Mr. Beard ' s own description of the truly Bermudian sport of Cricket would have stumped even Barry DeCouto .. When he ' s in, he ' s out ... Well, Mr. Galea we will surely miss your face on the stage and on the sidelines — which reminds me ... George, you were studying that ' magazine ' closer than your school books! Colin Godwin and Charles Scott could not have asked a better question, Mr. Galea ... How long? (How long before you return?) We hope the reply is ... Not long! (Decouto) CAST AND HELPERS Kevin Bean Michael Breeze Charles Dunstan Brian Finnerty Paul Fox Paul Galea Colin Godwin David Judah Jon Beard Myra Armstrong Michael Bishop Bill Duncan Malcolm Durrant B. Francis H. Finkbeiner Edmund Haygarth Robert Mason Colin McKelvie Ian Maule Peter Mclsaac Dave Morrison Mr. Galea has left his mark on Saltus Drama Michael Nisbett David Northcott Sean Pedro Reid Kempe Paul Morris Del Pedro Patricia Pedro Chris Popper Gary Perry David Roberts Rene Vermeulen Kav Walker George Wharton Alan Pitman Charles Scott Steven Shepperd Nicholas Soares Duncan Tavares Rajan Toleram Brian Toms SPONSOR: (Decouto) Ikes Brew 31