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Show MUSIC GROUP ENTERTAINS Gloria Pratt and Afton Kunz go double at the piano. An even singing dozen, the Musettes are, above from left, Elaine Barker, Norma Erickson, Karen Blair, Bette Williams, Rae Jean Poulter, Jo Ann Watkins, Joanne McCune, Barbara Birkhead, Jane Powell, Marilyn Bowman, Carol Barker, Carolyn Harmer. Dorianette Sextet shows charm, vivacity in non-singing pose. They are, from left, Janet Gardner, Carol Ebert, Gloria Pratt, Joye Ann Shurtleff, Afton Kunz, Cheril Heiner, Celia Varner. Dorianette Trio, Phyllis Randall, Eleanor Randall, Barbara Ballif. 16 By David Lindsay Band and orchestra presented almost two hours of instrumental pieces in the annual autumn concert, attaining such technical heights as "Coriolan Overture" and "Fifth Symphony, First Movement" by Beethoven. Special instrumental selections and vocal numbers varied the program. The orchestra of some forty instruments played the three opening numbers, including the two by Beethoven and "Valse Triste" by Sibelius. Selections by the band of approximately fifty-five instruments were "His Honor March," by Fillmore; "Silver Moon," by Romberg; and "Saga of the Hills," by Dr. Clair Johnson of Weber College. Both organizations played encore numbers. Special praise was given the artists who accompanied the selections on the piano. These performers were Janet Gardner, Jean Crawshaw and Bonnie Winterton. Renditions by Afton Kunz, Gloria Pratt and James Shupe were individual attractions. Miss Kunz and Miss Pratt, performing on two pianos, played "Piano Concerto," by Grieg, accompanied by the band. James Shupe rendered a violin solo, "Violin Concerto, First Movement," by Mendelssohn. Director of the concert and of the band and orchestra was Delmar Dickson, head of the Weber College instrumental department. He was assisted by Roland Parry, director of the vocal department, and J. Clair Anderson, instructor. Choral groups enriching the concert were: Musettes, directed by Mr. Anderson; Dorian Singers, including also Dorian Septet and Dorian Trio, directed by Mr. Parry; and Harmonettes, quartet of freshman girls who sang together under the same name at Weber High School. Long to be remembered is Roland Parry's classic production "A Child is Born," presented in December. Six choirs consisting of students and several community singers rendered the annual interpretation of the age-old Christmas story. Two complete performances drew a capacity crowd during 6:30 and 9 o'clock presentations December 9. Leading performers were Ross Giles, Jack Larsen, Marvin Henderson, Dick Slater and Kathleen Belnap. The chorus joined with the leads in several numbers. Dean Thueson provided the narration. Instrumental numbers added body to the evening's entertainment. Bonnie Winterton was student assistant vocal director. J. Clair Anderson of the music faculty was featured at the organ. Oratorio A Child is Born |