Saltus Grammar School - Yearbook (Hamilton, Bermuda)

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The Brass and Choir prepared for action. RESULTS OF THE THEORY EXAMINATIONS OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC 1980 81 Distinction on y awarded in Grades 6-8 GRADE 8: C. Dunstan, D. Judah. GRADE 7: M. Busby (Distinction), R. Scares (Distinction), R. Amos, J. P. Skinner, R. Dunn. GRADE 6: R. Stubbs, E. Jackson, M. Cave, M. Bacon, S. McMaster, M. Fretwurst, J. Johnston, B. Judah, E. Marchais, J. Williams, T. McKittrick, I. Maule, R. Soares (Distinction). GFiADE 5: S. Pedro, R. Smith, B. Finnerty, K. Marcoe, J. Mason, G. Brangman, N. Glynn, R. DeSilva, S. Ross. GRADE 4: M. Jeffrey, L. McKittrick, B. Rosorea, D. Mulholland, T. Dunstan, M. Roberts, N. Dyson, R. Hammond, B. Lattyak, P. Barrett. GRADE 3: R. Dey, C. Smith, A. Clarke, A. Fusinaz, I. Brackstone. GRADE 2: G. Lovell, J. Freeman, A. Waldron, T. Mahoney. GRADE 1: S. Downing. Concentrating hard! Wind again? PRACTICAL RESULTS 1980 81 GRADE 8: J. Johnston — Trombone GRADE 6: J. P. Skinner — Piano I. Maule — Horn R. Dunn — Cello S. McMaster — Trumpet R. Smith — Violin GRADE 5: R. Stubbs — Cello with Distinction S. Pearce — Trombone M. Cave — Clarinet J. P. Skinner — Violin with Merit GRADE 4: B. Judah — Viola with Distinction L. McKittrick — Violin with Merit P. Barrett — Piano C. Smith — Violin J. Mason — Piano M. Montarsolo — Flute E. Marchais — Piano with Merit G. Brangman — Flute A. Clarke — Flute I. Brackstone — Trumpet R. Hammond — Clarinet S. Ross — Cello GRADE 3: B. Finnerty — Piano with Merit N. Glynn — Piano A. Waldron — Clarinet M. Roberts — Trumpet with Merit J. Freeman — Horn A. Fusinaz — Piano R. DeSilva — Violin GFJADE 2: C. Bryan — Piano GRADE 1: K. Marcoe — Piano with Merit

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MUSIC REP I 1980 81 It has been another year of varied activity in the Music Department and on the whole, a stimulating and enjoyable one. The School Orchestra, drawn from both Junior and Senior Departments, gave two concerts in the year and the standard of playing was noticeably better than it had been in the past, mainly because of the more advanced technical skill of the string players. The Choir combined with that of St. Johns again, plus many friends, to produce Carols for All in December. Some 130 voices, accompanied by Jean Motyer at the organ, and the Brass Ensemble, performed with all the spirit and joy one associates with Christm as. This has certainly become a popular annual event. The Junior Choir provided support to the singing in this years dramatic production Gunslinger . Accompanied by a small group of instrumentalists — namely Charles Dunstan, Alan Pitman and Ronnie Lopes, this was a highly enjoyable venture so expertly directed by Mr. Kermode. W. D. Forte! The Band was pleased to be invited to play at Government House in November at an informal gathering of representatives of various youth groups and schools. Despite the uncertain atmosphere during the industrial dispute, it was decided to hold the Band Camp as usual in May. Although we had to send the members home for the night. 1 was delighted when so many returned the following day — albeit at 7.30 a.m.! The hours spent practising were well worth it as the results at the Band Concert demonstrated. Again, too. the standard of solo playing was high and special praise to John Johnston, David Judah, Richard Amos and Richard Dunn for their contributions. Also in May, Stephen McMaster and John Johnston were selected by the Lion ' s Club to travel to New York to play in a band at a convention there. 1 know that they were good ambassadors for both Saltus and Bermuda. It is good to see a growing number of Saltus boys as members of the Bermuda Youth Orchestra. To have been associated with such a worthwhile project as Noye ' s Rudde in the Bermuda Festival can only have been a very valuable experience for all those concerned. The examination results, both practical and theoretical were quite respectable. Congratulations to Robert Soares in obtaining Distinctions in Grade 6 and 7 Theory, to Robert Stubbs on his Distinction in Grade 5 Cello and also to John Johnston on being the first school pupil to pass Grade 8 in a Brass instrument in Bermuda. The Saltus Concert Society thrives thanks to the dedication of Mrs. Pettit. her choir, the New London Quartet. Andrea Hodson and many other talented musicians who give so readily of their services. Finally a special word of thanks to Mr. David Roberts as we say farewell to him and his family. During his five years at Saltus he has given so very generously of his time as a soloist and choir men .ber. to say nothing of his exjDertise with the stage-lighting. We will miss him a great deal. W. Duncan

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Chess: Now how does this bit move? The Chess Club flourished this year with a membership of over 40 students, many of them from the first and second forms. This meant there was a certain lack of experience, some members only just learning to play, but with daily attendance they improved rapidly. This year the Club was under the supervision of co- organizers, Mark Cave and Stephen Johnson, who are pleased with the way the Club has prospered. A Round Robin was again held in the Christmas Term which saw Mark Cave cruise to an easy victory. The second Round Robin turned into an all-out battle with Christopher Bickley eventually winning. Both competitions were immensely successful. A large number of matches were played resulting in a CLUBS much improved standard of chess at the time of VAmting. The addition of various teachers to the Club added a new dimension to club play We extend our thanks to Mr. Derek Harris, an outstanding player on the Island, for his Wednesday visits to the Club to play simultaneously against the members. We have all beneftned from this. We also would like to thank Mr, Robert Ekllin. a Chess Grand Master, for taking the time to play the Chess Club simul- taneously. We also thank Mr Tony Pettit for his aid and gui- dance in all Club matters. It has been a good year and I hope next year will be even better. Mr. Robert Bellin us. the rest. The Duke of Edinburgh ' s Award Scheme: There are now some 30 boys involved in the Scheme, working towards their Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards. This year has seen an increase not only in the numbers of boys taking part in the scheme, but also in their enthusiasm for the various activities they have undertaken. Expeditions remain the most popular section of the Award, and there have been some enterprising trips this year involving worthwhile projects or studies of Bermuda ' s flora and fauna. It is difficult to create the hardships of true expedition conditions in such a familiar environment, however, and it is hoped that more Gold and even Silver groups will be able to go abroad in the future to find more challenging terrain to explore. Members of the Police Force gave of their own time to organize a series of lectures for Bronze Award participants giving them an interesting insight into what being a policeman is all about. Others attended a fire-fighting course kindly arranged by the Fire Service. A wide assortment of hobbies and sports were also pursued in the boys ' own time to qualify them for other sections of the awards. Back Row: Stewart. Cooper. I ' umer. Daviason Middle Row: Fisher. Dunn. Gibbons. Mr. R. Gardner Front Row: McKittrick. Next year Mr. Alistair Paterson — himself a Gold Medallist — will take over the running of the Scheme, bringing with him from the Bahamas a wide variety of talents and interests. We wish him and all those participating in the scheme good luck for the future.