Walker County High School - Black and Gold Yearbook (Jasper, AL)

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Using only one of his many talents, Stan Kara- basz quickly learned the ropes, or pipes of the ylophone. Making a tour of several local schools, the Jazz Ensemble from the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra came to Walker to present a program of pop and jazz music. The four mem- ber band, consisting of a xylophone, lead and bass guitar, and drums, played several arrangements, many of which they had written themselves. After demonstrating how easy it was to change a few, simple chords into a song, the group asked for two volun- teers from the audience to give it a try. After much prodding and encourage- ment from the student body, Beth Pul- liam and Stan Karabasz volun- teered their services. Once they had overcome their shyness, they discov- ered how easy it was to play a song. This group gave the students a lesson in how to appreciate different kinds of music, and proved that anyone can be a musician. The Xylophone Kid, alias Beth Pulliann, strikes with authority and beauty. Applause and smiles ran rampant as evidenced by Jerri Askew and Edgar Cheng. It is amazing what a good sound can come from only four simple instruments, of course it helps when you have professional musicians. 1 8 Student Life

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When you look at Walker, what do you see — spirit, talent, the campus, the people or one spe- cial moment? Student Life is filled with all the things that make each day at Walker seem better than the day before. Qtudent Life 17

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On February 21, the Concert Choir and Jazz Ensemble from Livingston University came to Walker to present a short program of songs. Directed by Dr. Perry White, the Concert Choir began their program with two selec- tions from the Sixteenth Century Ren- aissance period. The choir also sang two spirituals. Then the Jazz Ensem- ble took the floor. Accompanied by a small band, the group opened with Brand New Feeling, a selection from the musical The Wiz. They also sang contemporary songs like Melissa Manchester ' s, Don ' t Cry Out Loud, and American Dream, by the Dirt Band. They ended their program with Hot Line, a song by the Silvers, which brought the students to their feet. Their singing was much enjoyed by both the student body and the fac- ulty, who look forward to their return next year. All That Jazz The Jazz Ensemble were not the only ones standing when the program climaxed with Hot Line. ' The Livingston University Choir is well stocked with talent and competent soloists. The Livingston version of American Dream, allowed a more relaxed style to express itself. Student Life 19