OCR Text |
Show Friday May 7, 1965 SIGNPOST Page 5 wnnnn n , : A favorite from coast to coast, or wherever country music is known and loved, is one of America's most successful men in the entertainment business . . . Hank Thompson. This great singer, hit-maker, and first class entertainer will be appearing with his Brazos Valley Boys this Satuday night, May 8, in tlie Patio Gardens at Lagoon. Hank Thompson works nearly 250 of these personal appearances each year. He is backed by his popular band which has been voted as America's No. 1 Western Band each year for the past 11 years. Thompson's recordings are always big sellers and he hasn't failed to have one of Ms records listed on the charts since 1954. He and his wife, Dorothy, maintain a home in Oklahoma City and a lodge on Lake Tenkiller in Oklahoma. While not making personal appearances, Hank spends every spare minute pursuing the life of an outdoorsman . . . hunting, fishing and trapping. The most striking characteristic of Hank Thompson, the one that has impressed every person he has ever met, is h i s genuine warmth. Hank's intimate manner and his way of directing his entire attention to the person with whom he is talking is his most endearing traits and the reason why he is so well accepted by all types of audiences. V v Date With the Valley's Heartbeat 1430 ii your dial KLO First in Music-News Jr. Prom Sums Up Terrific Year by Dean Hughes After a two hour performance Saturday evening, the 3 D's returned for an encore in answer to enthusiastic applause. As the audience moved over to the Union Building from the Fine Arts Building, the most often heardcom-ment was, "How could two hours go by so quickly?" Dick Davis, Denis Sorenson, and Duane Hiatt are aptly named the 3 D's. Their show included a refreshing dimension depth. They feel strongly about certain tilings and attempt to say them in the songs they choose for their concert. Duane has also composed music for several poems which they sing. "Vinegar Man," one of the poems, has a very meaningful metaphor. The 3 D's not only sang about principles but they radiated a certain goodness. They had the audience laughing during a big share of the concert with such numbers as their "Casey at the Bat," but their humor is also wholesome. It seemed good not to hear dozens of jokes about liquor, sex and perversion like most of the singing groups tell. The Junior Prom followed the concert. The decorations were pretty, the band was good, and everyone looked sharp in formal dress. In 1961 the Weber Slate singers were organized under the direction of the late Glenn L. Hanson. Since that time the singers have delighted audiences throughout the' slate with their music with notable visits to the Utah State Legislature, United State Postal Officials, Business organizations, education and civic groups, and also churchs. During the 1964-G5 season they have given 40 performances which averages out to more than one performance a week. The Repetoire of the group includes a variety of selections to plet.se everyone regardless of their musical tastes. Selection range from light Broadway musicals to more serious works of Brahms, Mendelssohn, Faure, etc. Each Spring the singers have toured through Utah and surrounding states performing at high schools and colleges bringing noteworthy priase and admiration to the Weber State College, to the music department, and to the singers themselves. Following the tour, the Weber State Singers present their annual Spring Concert for the general public, winch is the highlight of their music year. This year's performance is.scheduled for May 11 in the Fine Aits auditorium at 8:15 p.m. Adult tickets will be $1, 50c for students. Each individual member of the group is a soloist in his own right, and will be featured on the program. An original composition by one of the members, Carol Mortensen, will be sung by Edward Schaffer. Jerry Ellison will be featured on the violin. Of particular interest will be selections from the "Licbeslider Walzer" of Brahms which require two pianos for the accompaniment. The selections will bo sung in German. Just off the press, the group is preparing the favorite number from Mary Poppins, "Chim Chim Cher-ee." Ptav Reflects Tcsste of AHred by George Butssikares "A Man for all Seasons" is. in short, the excellence of Thatcher Allred. The superlative writing, the highly distinguished cast and its previously proven abilities are but reflections of the taste and de-scernment of Thatcher Allred. What is it about him that makes him so memorable? Among other attributes, he has an old world courtliness that is on the one hand tough and authoritative yet alternately gentle and sensitive. He sees things always in lofty perspective within the high standard framework of his own cultured outlook. Thatcher Allred is a man who envisions drama the way it should be. When he retires this year, he will be missed. It is hoped that he will occasionally participate in community and school theater events, occasions that would ba enhanced by his presence. Nancy Cheney, WSC student acting as assistant director, adds her skill, vitality andhard-work-' Continued on Page IS I-A-H6A31A BAYS MAY 8 (Tomorrow) MAY 1 2 proceeds go to new books for WSC Library Building May 12 - UB - 7:30 p.m. Featuring, "The Runaways" $100 and more in Prizes Prizes Prizes Door Prizes Surf Contest Only 50c Per Person TOMORROW r- "i si Wwttte .! 4 33 -1 MAY 8 AT CLOTHIER 000 WASHINGTON ' PHONE 394-OSQ9 Come in TOMORROW ask for Circle K Salesmen and they get 10 of sale for the new WSC Library Books TOMORROW DULY All proceeds go to WSC Library for new books. Support Circle K in these two great events on May 8, and May 12. SI llSl |