1978-1979 Yearbook

, n ::r DI "The Chamber Singers provides me with an opportunity to experience some of history's less serious music.'~ Scott Perkins Junior Scott Perkins termed the music he sang with the Chamber Singers "some of history's less serious music." Perkins continued to say that he enjoyed the humor found in the music and the different languages of some of the selections . The light and free chamber music was performed by a dozen singers for the Searcy Lions Club, and at a Valentine's banquet in Little Rock . Selected members of the A Cappella Chorus and the Chorale comprised the group. As a demonstration for a music appreciation class, the singers performed a variety of chamber music . Also, the college and Harding Academy chapels heard a program given by the group. In contrast to the music of some other campus choral groups, the Chamber Singers utilized lighter and freer selections . Included in this year's repertoire were "The Cuckoo Song, " "Nightingale" and a joint effort by soprano Melanie Bloss and Music Department head Erie T. Moore entitled, "Where Have You Been, My Good Old Man?" The group also performed madrigals and other selections in different languages. Directed by Dr. Clifton Ganus, III , the twelve singers performed for the Searcy Lion ' s Club and at a Valentine's banquet in Little Rock . 1. MELINDA PREBLE takes time out to peruse a new piece of music during a Chamber Singers practice session . 2. CHAMBER SINGERS. Front row: Bloss, Parker, Lotoritis, Phillips , Preble, Mitchell, Bush . Back row: Perkins, Inman, Craig, Gray , Caldwell, Russell, Ritchie. 3. PERFORMING a Renaissance madrigal, Scott Perkins , Melane Bloss and Tracy Russell concentrate on intricate rhythm patterns . 4. SIGHT READING a new number, Susan Lotoritis, Lisa Phillips and Joanne Bush concentrate on mastering the unfamiliar melody and lyrics . "Chamber Singers gives me a break from the hum-drum of accounting, English, and general study." - Melinda Preble =ber singers '" cfiamber singers ~ chamber singers ~ 96 ~ Chamber Singers

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