Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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Practice sheets, lost band-folders, a complete section of the Choir changing voices prematurely, organisation of the Rand camp, scheduling rehearsals in the vacation, checking on Scales before the Practical Exams and discovering they are not quite learnt, are just a few of the headaches that make me wonder whether it is all worth it. My friends constantly reassure me that it IS worth the marked loss of sanity . . . and perhaps after a good rehearsal, performance or well-deserved exam result, the problems seem minor — sometimes! More seriously, I am grateful to the Trustees for allowing us to employ some of the instrumental teachers to help with the coaching of the Band. Most of them actually find time to play with us, too, and the efforts of Messrs. VanWie, Morrison, Lopes, Pitman, Frith. Adams, Moxon and Mrs. Pettit are deeply appreciated. To Mr. Michael Adams, a special word of music report, 1978-79 thanks before he leaves Bermuda. For the past nine years, Michael has been connected with Saltus in a teaching and performing capacity and his expertise here will be difficult to replace. Good luck to him and his family. At the Band Concert in May we were pleased to welcome the Senior wind players from The Bermuda High School under the guidance of Mrs Davis and Mrs Doyle. The highlights of this concert were the Band ' s performance of Verdi ' s Grand March from Ada and Graham Redford ' s account of Bach ' s B. Minor Suite. Accompanied by the Guildhall Quartet, Graham played with the sensitivity and professionalism that we have all come to expect from him. Shaun Standley was another excellent soloist at this concert. He leaves Saltus this year with a splendid record of teaching successes, very good personal exam results, plus a reminder that he was chosen by Hamilton Lions Club to represent Bermuda to play in a highly selective 100-strong Band in New York. In September the Orchestra was formed, drawing upon the resources of string and wind players from the Junior and Senior Schools. Under the expert direction of Mrs Pettit and Mr Burrin, this has flourished and progressed in a most exciting way. The Choir maintained the usual traditions at Christmas with the Carol Service and in June with music for Founder ' s Day. The Carol Service was Mr Haygarth ' s last official function before leaving Saltus and I am reminded that much of the impetus in the music here is a result of his support and encouragement, for which 1 am very grateful. 1 am constantly aware of all kinds of support that music receives at Saltus; donations of instruments, money and time are never taken for granted and I cannot express adequately my own personal thanks to all concerned. William Duncan Examination Results of The Royal Schools of Music, 1978-1979 THEORY Grade 8 H. Frick. Grade 7 P. Bacon, G. Redford, B. Patterson, 0. Andrade, K. Hendrickson, C. Dunstan. Grade 6 D. Judah (with Distinction), M. Patterson, R. McKittrick. Grade 5 D. Swift, D. Fitch, J.J. Soares, R. Dunn, J. P. Skinner, R. Amos. Grade 4 J. Johnston, G. Roberts, J. Williams, T. McKittrick, C. Luthi, M. Cave, S. Davidson, R. Soares, D. Jorstad, D. Trott. Grade 3 R. Morbey, S. McMaster, S. Pedro, R. Smith, F. Jackson, 1. Maule, B. Finnefty. (Distinction, a pass with over 90, is only awarded between Grades 6-8) Grade 2 Grade 1 M. Fretwurst, C. Mawer, M. Hall, A. M - Breeze, S. Marchant, M. Field, M. McLay. Jeffrey, G. Brangman, I. Gilbert. Flute section at final rehearsal for Band Concert.

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Headlines of Death, by S. Davidson, 1 b 3. s LOST IN A FACTORY A blast of icy wind caught the door and hurled it against my back and I was pushed inside the factory. I heard with alarm the lock click shut. I was filled with mystery. At the far end of the workshop I could vaguely see the eerie glow of the furnace. I walked cautiously across the clammy floor. A blinding flash of lightning lit up the great resting monsters on the factory floor, their iron muscles shining with oil. The thunder that followed shook the vast engines as though trying to awaken them. For a second I was deafened; as the thunder echoed away, the machines 4! came to life. I started, terrified, as the great furnace pump began its evening ' s work. The lightning played over the vast engines and their power seemed great. The great forklift truck stood with reaching arms as though daring me to approach. My mounting terror was now bordering hysteria. I ran towards the furnace where at least I could be warm. As I ran, the furnace door opened and a blast of red-hot air seared my face. The molten iron poured away along its familiar route and the light from the furnace made visible two night workers to whom I ran in profound relief. P. Clift lb

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Trumpets, please watch the conductor! PRACTICAL Grade 8 P. Bacon (Flute); K. Kendrickson (Flute). Grade 6 D. Judah (Flute, with Merit). Grade 5 R. Amos (Flute, with Merit); C. Luthi (Flute); D. Judah (Piano); J. Evans (Piano); S. Pedro (Horn); J. Johnston (Trombone); R. Morbey (Trumpet); J. J. Soares (Trumpet); S. McMaster Saxophones in rehearsal. (Trumpet); R. McKittrick (Clarinet) R. Soares (Clarinet). Grade 4 R. Smith (Violin with Merit); I. Maule (Horn, with Merit); C. Brown (Horn); A. McLay (Trumpet); B. Finnerty (Flute); D. Swift (Flute); D. Judah (General Musicianship); J. P. Skinner (Piano). Horns, sounding better every time. Grade 3 R. Dunn (Violoncello, with Distinction); R. Stubbs (Violoncello, with Distinction); J.P. Skinner (Violin, with Merit); T. McKittrick (Viola): D. Stanton (Viola); C. Marshall (Flute); M. Cave (Clarinet); S. Davidson (Clarinet); P. Barrett (Piano); J. Hayward (Baritone). Grade 2 L. McKittrick (Violin, with Merit); N. Soares (Violoncello, with Merit); J. Williams (Violin); C. Dunstan (Piano); C. Dunstan (Piano); M. Fretwurst (Piano). Grade 1 K. Flendrickson (Piano, with Merit); R. Dunn (Piano, with Merit); B. Finnerty (Piano, with Merit); B. Finnerty (Piano, with Merit); E. Jackson (Piano). First clarinets concentrating hard. A few horns supported by Redford on Bass. Flutes again