< Previous76 Free Style earns recognition Once again, Free Style amazed us all with their musical expertise. The climax of the chorus concerts always came when the light-hearted Free Style group danced • their way onto the stage. Their songs were largely fast pop tunes, with movements choreographed to synchronize with the songs. This year they added another dimension to their performance by including more standard melo-dies. The group also featured solos in some of their presenta-tions. By performing a variety of music the dedicated Free Style members were given an even greater chance to diversify. Many concert goers remarked that, "Free Style had a way of adding pizazz to the performance." Top: Free Style -Front row, left to right: S. Fredell, P. Dennison, A. McCully, M. Bonasera, C. Lepoidevin, G. Barnes, L. Gilje, K. Anderson, J. Solheim. Back row: J. Julkowski, K. Kruze, N. Norman, J. Kelleher, K. Hart, K. Hart, T. Lichten-stein . Bottom left: A perfect pose. Bot-tom right: A smiling practice . Small ensembles shine The Mixed Ensemble, under the direction of Loren Squires along with the Triple Trio, conducted by Sharon Haugen, added a special sparkle to the choir concerts of the past year. The singers were required to try out before joining either group and then had to put in many hours of practice after school to perfect their perform-ance. The result was a well coordi-nated music program and, as pne one member said, "It was a fun experience!" .. Members of Mixed Ensemble: Top: Front row, left to right: Jeannie Griswold, Robin Sandeen, Nancy Sandve, Anne Noldin, Kim Peterson, Diane Tjornhom, Lynette Johnson. Second row: Arlan Johnson, Keith Dvorak, Mr. Squires, Todd Southern, Bob Kaselnak, Roche Vacanti. Not pictured: Mike Moen. Members of Triple Trio: Bottom: Front row, left to right: Steph Newton, Kristi Helgeson, Romalee Morgan, Michelle Maesaka, Joanne Johnston. Second row: Sjouke Van de Velde, Cathy Cooper, Joey Fredlund, Laurie Poseley . 77 .. " ' I ft 'J,: I , ' ' I ' ' ,-~---T Row 1, left to right: N. Norman , A. Johnson, L. LaBelle, K. Anderson, K. Hart, A. Klatt, ,S. Kvittem, K. Peterson, M. Miller, Sue Fredell. Row 2, J. Julkowski ; F. Cosgrove, D. Peterson , L. Gilje, S. Brangenbe rg, T. Robinson, K. Rupp, C. Anderson, K. Hart, C. Lepoidevin, A. McCully, S. Haugen, L. Johnson, N. Schulberg, L. Sjoquist. Row 3, D. Haas, K. Kruse , T. Lichtenstei n, G. Barnes, D. Hoaglund, J. Wilson, M. Bonesera, S. Funk, K. Blomquist, T. Watson, R. Cirksena, D. Kahabk a, S. Best, J. Kelleher, P. Face, E. Koegel, T. Upson, D. Ringberg , T. McMorrow, H. Stockbridge, J. Juliar, J. Solheim, P. Dennison, P. Lindbom . -------------------------------------------------- -.. 78 The midas· touch The Chamber Chorale was the choir for the serious vocalist. Competition for membership demanded musical proficiency. Rehearsals were intense and much was expected from the members in order to perfect selec-tions for concert presentation. A~ Dawn Peterson remarked, "We express ourselves through our music and it serves as an inspira-tion." Members had a solid back-ground in vocal performance and some hope to pursue a career in music. A variety of musical styles plus the added pressure of sight reading challenged members and made rehearsals interesting. Con-certs were the culmination of the choir ; s daily practice sessions and displayed the ta lented group's efforts to others. Spring was full of events, among them the annual Spring tour and state contest. Once again the quality of the cho-rus came through as further proof that this year's Chamber Chorale was superb. Lower left: Sight reading is difficult. Lower right: The soprano section stud ies their part . 1 Choralier members, listed alphabetically : M. Arbi c, J. Baker, J. Banke, G. Barnes , B. Bennett, S. Berra , K. Blomqui st, M. Bonasera , M. Bona sera, S. Booker, N. Burns , R. Connly, S. Connly, J. Curielli, M. Delzer, P. Dennison , J. Doering , M. Dris coll, K. Dvorak , M. Ehr, S. Ernest, N. Faber, P. Face, J. Finn, S. Foye, L. Freeze, J. Frost, M. Gilje, M. Hockensmith, D. Hog lund, S. Holden , R. Inger soll, J. Jaeger, A. Johnson, K. Johnson, L. Johnson, S. Johnson, R. Kaselnak, K. Kawell, T. Keithl ey, M. Kellogg , S. Klausen , K. Kuhlman , C. Lawrence , D. Lepoide vin, P. Lindbom , S. Lo, R. Mahaney , T. McMorrow , B. Michels en, L. Min er, s. Mitt elstadt, M. Murphy , L. Nathe, P. Nelson, S. Newton, K. Olson, A. Peterson , J. Peter son, M. Peterson, S. Phill ips, S. Puch, S. Rognile, M. Scheur er. D. Schintz, S. Schirmer , D. Schweitzer, L. Smi eja , T. Southorn, K. Squires, M. Straley, S. Swaim, J. Tharp, J. Tokach, L. Tschirki, R. Vacanti , K. Vih ovde, S. Wat-son, T . Watson, S. Westerlund , R. Wilkie, D. Wils on. Strength in numbers Choraliers was a large mixed choir composed of sophomore, junior, and senior boys along with selected junior and senior girls, all of whom had an interest in vocal performance . Members had diversified musical back -grounds, yet all shared the desire for quality choral productions. Musical selections were varied and rehearsals were spent pre -paring numbers for concert pro-grams. The Christmas concert and Pop concert were two of the most memorable and enjoyable public appearances. Daily prac-tice efforts were rewarded with the chance for recognition at the state contest in April. The spring tour was the highlight of the year as the group ventured beyond its usual audience and expanded the performance experience for all. Added activities outside of school gave members an opportunity to interact beyond rehearsals. Snow tubing and pizza outings at Cice-ro's were two of the social gather-ings planned throughout the year. Lona Tschirki concluded that, "Choraliers was neat because we learned about music through Mr. Squires' vast experi-ences." 79 80 Magic melodies made easy . The Treble Choir was composed of all grades. To become part of the group the girls had to have previous choir experience or give an audition in practiced and sight read songs. Since there is SLJCh a large number of girls involved in Treble Choir the class was split into two sep-arate hours. Because of this they met occasionally after school to practice all together. The Treble Choir performed many different styles of music. They sang both a capella and accompanied, and they gave several school performances and participated in State Regional festival and the Treble Choir festival. The choir leader, Miss Haugen, considered her group of girls to be very dedi-cated to and enthusiastic about the work they had done. Top: Treble Choir Practice . Bottom: Let's get it right! Opposite page: The Treble Choir. Bottom left: Go! • Choir members: T. Beslin, B._ Block, L. Bracken, G. Sundt, C. Cooper, R. Carlton, L. Degn, D. Doekse, J. Doering, J . Eno, J. Fred-lund J . Griswold, E. Gough, S. Hall, D. Illies, K. Keller, L. Keller, S. Larcock, M. Maesaka, K. Magnuson, A. Mitchell R. Morgan , A. Noldin, M. Paton, K. Peterson, L. Poseley, J. Reeve, N. Sandve, L. Sanford, L. Seeklander, P. Seine J. Strand, P. Tharp, D. Tjornhom, B. Voges, P. Wandrei, S. Watson \L--_ Choir members: J. Benoit, L. Burmeister, M. Connelly, J . Dougherty, M. Doyle, D. Everson, L. Folkerts, G. Frechette, C. Gill, V. Gilliand · S. Good, D. Green, L. Hallgren, J. Haugen, K. Hauser, C. Heitkamp, K. Helgeson, A. Hetland, J . Hirsch, S. Houck 8 . Howard, M. Howard, H. Johnsen, J. Johnston, M. Keithley, C. Krimbill, J . Kuhn, K. Lacher, J. Loscheider, L. Mathews S. Schneider, 8 . Stang, G. Staudt, B. Tokach , S. Van Der Velde, C. Vossen, N. Waite, K. White, L. Whitson # 81 r 82 • First row, left to right: B. Covington, J . Boss, L. Champine, D. Taylor, M. Bonneville, K. Oines, T. Strong . Second row: M. Moe, L. Gehrke, N. Stellner, P. Paton, K. Mittelstadt, P. Mann, K. Dabs, L. Peterson, H. Holman, W. Jensen, T. Westveen, P. Hughes, M. Brown . Third row: K. Auderson, M. Shields, L. Alfred, B. Rafferty, P. Krueger, G. Gutoske, C. Kirschner, J. Kim, M. Hi lborn, D. Kriewall, C. Johnson, P. Jaeger, B. Dahlen. Fourth row: R. Griffith, J. Weiler, W. Sweeney, director Jim Anderson, S. Ingalls, M. Olson, D. Dick, W. Marschel, S. Houfer, R. Flaten, S. Owens. · First row, left to right: A. Hetland, D. Messina, L. Johnson, N. Wasilowski, B. Evan, A. Swendfinger, J. Harvey, A. Plaisance, J . Sorteberg. Second row: D. Dripps, D. Wright, J. Westover, D. Bischoff, M . Rafftery, P. Johnson, P. Thiele, K. Radebach, M. LaPanta, J. Haglund, P. Madison, A. Janes . Third row: V. Klang, G. Hockensmith, C. Johnson, S, Putz, J. Robinson , J. Palmer, B. Schultz, T. Burke, P. Madson, M. Feckler, P. Ness, D. Jordan . Fourth row: B. May, A. Rueger, A. Hanna, M. johnson , B. Fair -banks, 8. Jackson, K. Bodmer, P. Olson, D. Tollefson, J. Hausladen, B. Wambol t, T. Brue . ' - ~ Black and gold beginnings "I am very pleased with the per-formance of the Black and Gold bands," said Director Jim Ander-son. The sophomore bands had an industrious season. They gave performances once a trimester which meant a lot of preparation. The practices were intense, but much was accomplished . Occa-sionally the bands united to give a special concert. The bands raised money for uni-forms, trips, and to buy music by selling fruit, Happenings books, and holding a pancake breakfast. The year held an atmosphere of enthusiasm and cheerful coopera-tion. pg. 82 Upper: Black band. Lower: Gold band. pg. 83 Upper: The trombones pro -vide a solid background. Middle: Concen-tration is a major factor. Lower left: The trumpets attempt a challenging section. Lower Right: Director, Jim Anderson, conducts an upbeat. 83 84 85 Next >