Music - 102 · Music Making Joyful Noise - Shawn DaggeU A group of about 14 men and women in Chorale combined their abilities in this year's Chamber Singers. With a varied repertoire of folk songs and Rennaisance pieces, the Chamber students vocalized such songs as "I Ride An Old Paint, " " The Auction Cries" and "The Blacksmith. " ' Performances before the AWH, Alpha Chi induction ceremonies and Black and Gold banquet elicited favorable responses from their many interested onlookers. Additional trips to high schools such as Dallas Christian and Ft. Worth Christian provid· ed a public relations function for the group too. "It was fun," said veteran singer Kevin Isenberg. 'The working together in a smaller group called for a better balance and blend of voices. It brought out a keener sense of awareness." The Chamber Singers were directed by Cliff Ganus III. ~ Approximately 20 girls join· ed together to form the Unlver· slty Women Singers this year. _ Shawn Oaggell Departing from their usual mixed choir look because of a lack of male singers, the chorus worked hard and performed for chapel audiences both semesters. In the fall the group combin· ed business with pleasure. Their practices three times a week centered around a religious theme. A pizza party was held too, though, to allow a fun avenue of fellowship. The spring was a time of new emphasis for the women. A change in repertoire toward a Broadway sound was performed in the Benson Auditorium during the chapel services before an attentive crowd. The new navy blue skirt outfits added a uniform look to the group's well·blended voices. For all of their energies , the girls were able to receive a choral ensemble credit toward graduation. In addition, valuable music knowledge came from the many hours spent with their director, Dr. Kenneth Davis. ~ The Men's Ensemble, an off·shoot of the A Cappella Chorus, performed their various - ChrUlopher Thompson
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