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History of the Y. H. S. Chorus NE phase of the musical activities of the York High School, is centered in the High School Chorus. This organization had its birth in l905, under the instruction of Professor John Denues. It continued to prosper under his direction until it was disbanded in l909. It again took up its work in I9l2 with Mr. Dale Diehl as instructor. The chorus had been under the eigciellent supervision of Professor Stuart E. Gipe, the present instructor, since I 8. Originally the chorus was composed of members from the Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes, numbering 173. The chorus continued to increase, so that in l9l4, owing to the inconvenience of directing so many voices, it was divided into two choruses, the Senior-Junior, and the Sophomore Freshmen. The Senior-Junior group soon became the major factor at the disbanding of the Sophomore-Freshmen group. An annual concert has been given by the chorus for many years. These concerts, which are well rendered, are always received with appreciation and true musical admiration, due to the untiring efforts of Prof. Cnipe, the wonderful response of the students and soloists, and last, but not least, to Prof. A. A. Knoch and his accompanying orchestra. ' The I923-24 production was a rendition of two cantatas, The Mound Builders, and Lore from the Saga of Eric the Red. Both cantatas were the works of Paul Bliss, both text and music. The former was a clever interweaving of old Indian melodies into one central theme, while the latter was a tuneful legend, truly Norse in its character. The rendition of the cantatas was assisted by Mary Hake '24, soprano soloist, and Helen Shaw '24, accompanist. Among the many other equally delightful and pleasing numbers rendered previously, were: Chimes of Normandy, selections from the Bohemian Girl, l..ochinvour's Ride, Faust, the Legend of Nacoochie, and the Village Blacksmith. From its previous successes and its increasing popularity, a bright and unlimited future may well be predicted for our York High School Chorus. History of the Y. H. S. Orchestra HE York High School Orchestra has progressed greatly within the last few years. From time to time new instruments have been added, among them an old Albes and bas violin whose tone is unexcelled by modern string basses. A pair of tympani have also been added to the Orchestra and have proved themselves able assistants to this amateur orchestra. It is hoped that an Oboe and probably a bassoon will be added to the Orchestra in the near future, as they will finish the High School Orchestra, as a real orchestra, every essential part of a Symphony Orchestra then being present. As an assistant to the High School Chorus, the Orchestra has played a winning part, because voice and instrument blend together and produce the most beautiful music ever played. The booking agent Mr. Demetrus Zacheriss, from the White Entertainment Bureau, whose musical numbers many of us have heard within the past few years, says that as many orchestras as he has heard the York High School Orchestra, as an amateur organization, excels all others. Mr. Demetrus Zacheriss is a musician of fine caliber, and a well-known critic. Under the careful direction of Prof. A. A. Knoch, the Orchestra has safely been piloted from the bottom to the top of the ladder, and is still climbing higher. The grade school pupils now under the instruction of Prof. Knoch will enter High School in the future and he will be prepared to take up the reins of the older pupils. The Class of '23 wishes the best of luck and prosperity to this fine High School Organization.
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