1979-1980 Yearbook

Goo.d:musiC, good news shared ~ . .-.-. ._, The Pep Band was featured on band tours. It was the official NAIA tournament band for the state basketball tournament in Little Rock. In general, the Pep Band went wher~ the complete band was unable to go. Their repertoire consisted of almost 30 tunes, types of which included Latin, rock, soul, gospel, jazz and patriotic . Only members of the Bisons Music (continued from page 207) band were eligibl,e. to audition for membership, ---w- that only more accomplished players were in Pep Band. Christmas program The Chamber Singers, directed by Clifton Ganus Ill , performed mainly old madrigals and some contemporary songs. The organization was open to all students and auditions were held in th'e fall. The group gave students who sang madrigals and less serious music in other choruses an opportunity to continue to sing those types of so~gs. Chamber Singers gave a program in October for the Harding Board of Trustees, entertaining them with "Cuckoo," "Little Hen" and "Lasciami Morire ." Also, the student body was entertained during the Christmas season as the Chamber Singers performed for them in chapel, when they sang 'The Twelve Days After Christmas and "Jingle Bell Trave logue . /I The travelogue showed students different variationsof the old Christmas tune "Jingle Bells" as viewed from 'Orchestra gives you the chance to play a different kind of music than you would play in concert band. It satisfies the deepest inner moods. Just playing that kind of music does something special to you.' - Sue Bai several countries. Also, during the program Jackie Arnold, Leslie Pigg and Leigh Ellen Pigg, three of the Chamber Singers, sang "San ta 's Using Zebras." The classical side of music The more classical side of music was presented through the conPLAYING a variety of music, Pep Band members Paul Mowrer and Steve Richards entertain basketball crowds.

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