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Show 5 '1 The Fine Arts program at the Springville Middle School was honored by the Nebo School District recently. All of the teachers in the program are very active and doing great things to teach their students. They are, from left: '' " --T ":,":-fTfitirimrnMI Sam Tsugawa, orchestra teacher; Craig Evans, Swing Choir instructor; Suzanne Kimball, administrative intern; Robyn Card, visual arts teacher; John Talcott, band teacher; and Linda Lewis, Shakespeare directorproducer. Middle School arts program honored by Nebo Board The Fine Arts program at Springville Middle School was the featured school at the Nebo School District Board Meeting.. George Rasband, principal, and Suzanne Kimball, administrative intern, introduced the Fine Arts faculty and explained the program. pro-gram. Fine Arts at SMS includes an, drama and music. The teachers teach-ers and students enjoy the support of the community, administration and, most important, the studentj body. The inclusion of art, music and drama into the curriculum is! vital to the development of SMS students. Robyn Card is the art teacher for seventh grade students. -Robyn displayed a sampling of student work. It represented the many art forms and styles that her students produce. The use of an assortment of mediums allows students to explore and appreciate art in its many varieties. The, middle school benefits from the enthusiasm that Robyn brings to the classroom and her focus and commitment to art in the community. commu-nity. Having the Springville Art Museum as their neighbor is a source of inspiration and cultivation cultiva-tion for her students and is utilized uti-lized for several field trips through the school year. Many students want even more art instruction. Therefore, Robyn is beginning the third year of Art Lab-an after school program pro-gram that meets twice a- month and gives students opportunities for more field trips, service projects and in-depth art instruction instruc-tion and appreciation. In March 1999, Springville Middle School will celebrate Utah Fine Arts Month. Each seventh grader and many sixth graders will be represented by displayed art work in the halls. The choir, band and orchestra will perform in-concert for students, stu-dents, parents and faculty. The drama students will present the annual Shakespeare play. SMS has maintained a tradition tradi-tion of involving their students in a Shakespearean play each year. This was the inspiration nine years ago of Dorothy Kennedy (retired) and Linda Lewis. Linda is multifaceted in that she is also the Girls' PE Coach. Because SMS doesn't offer a drama class, all of the auditions, preparations and rehearsals take place after school. As many as 300 students tryout and an average of 65 students participate. It is interesting interest-ing that of these, only 15-20 are actual cast members. The rest are involved in the stage crew, makeup; make-up; costuming, props, lighting and as student directors. After weeks of perfecting, the students act the play ten times for about 2,000 spectators each year. The audience includes all of the fifth-grade fifth-grade students in Springville and Mapleton, Springville Jr. High and the public. These performances perfor-mances have always been , free and have become a tradition for the school and community. Through the support of the community and administration, the music department enrolls nearly 600 students from the 900 total student body. Enrollment continues to increase each year. Sam Tsugawa is the orchestra teacher. To demonstrate the growth during Sam's first year, he taught a total, of 80 students from the sixth to the twelfth grade; now there are more than 300. There are now 160 orchestra students at SMS. The curriculum focuses on basic musicianship, reading music, playing well and training the musical side of the brain. The musical selections draw from folk, classical and popular styles. Furthermore, the middle school serves as a laboratory labora-tory for music education majors at Brigham Young University. Throughout the year, students participate in three concerts-two are for parents and one is an adjudicated festival when the students always perform well. . John Talcott is the band teacher teach-er and conductor. A veteran teacher of 19 years, John starts preparing beginning students during a three to four-week summer-course. About 65 of the incoming students choose to participate. Currently, SMS offers seven periods of band classes with a total of 280 students stu-dents playing brass, woodwind and percussion instruments. John has a great phrase posted on his door to his classroom. It states, "You are not allowed to sound like beginners. " This motto holds true as you listen to the concerts-one concerts-one in the winter and one in the spring. The musicians professionally profession-ally perform pieces anywhere from classical to pop. Additional ly, the seventh grade always received Superior ratings when they perform in the festival and pops concert. The growth of the band program is attributed to the traditions of older brothers and sisters who have taken band and the success of the band at Springville Spring-ville High School. The third music department is Swing Choir conducted by Craig Evans. Craig has had an impressive impres-sive 22 years of service and has taught more than 6,000 students. His philosophy is to educate, not eliminate; in other words, Swing Choir is a non-audition elective. Currently 150 students are participating. partic-ipating. The students will sing for 10,000 people this year. This impressive number is the result of touring to ten elementary schools and winter and spring concerts. They have also sung at Abravanel Hall, the Utah State Mental Hospital, the Eldridge Center and Todholm. The music encompasses encompass-es classical, gospel, blues; folk and popular. Craig's love of music and commitment to his quality program attracts students who are interested in being a part of the energy created by singing in a large choir. The most positive part of Springville Middle School's fine arts program is the integration between groups. The Shakespeare plays draw on band, orchestra and choir members to contribute the music and art students to work on set and costume designs. Springville Middle ' School invites the public to attend any of the upcoming performances especially in March for the celebration cele-bration of the Fine Arts through art, music and drama. A few of the orchestra students stu-dents then played "Stepping Stones" for the Board of Education, Educa-tion, Kristy Kunz, Cami Slade, Keith Crandall, Sarah Oehler (BYU Student Helper) and Loni Andrus. ' The board meeting presentation presenta-tion focused on the main fine arts programs at the school and was not a complete list of the many opportunities available to students. ' The term "red tape," referring to bureaucratic inefficiency, originated in England during the 1700's when actual red string was used to tie up legal and other official documents together. c ($jjjt)U0TE? m innmn KM WOULD You want someone in the Utah House ot Representatives who will represent your views. Here are 11 important Issues that are very likely to come up In the next session. Compare how you would vote with how Matt Throckmorton would vote, and see tor yourself how Man win vote like you! Increase state taxes. Q FOH Q AGAINST Q f0 (gf AGAIKST Eliminate federal controls on education in Utah. Q FOR Q AGAINST (gf FOR Q AGAIKST Increase restrictions on the purchase, possession, and transportation of firearms. Q FOR Q AGAINST Q FOR (Pf AGAIKST Make it more difficult to raise O taxes by requiring a 35 majority in the Legislature for any tax increase. Q FOR Q AGAINST (f FOR Q AGAINST Allow state government spending to continue to grow faster than O, .c..t cor (Of turner . WJ population growth and median family income. Outlaw partial- Insist that the federal government in the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Count up how -v -n onen you and Matt birth abortion. (J FOR Qj AGAINST ($) FOR AGAINST . agree and ,0 often you disagree nn the Issues. respect states' rights as outlined ici.kt tfXm.riei.KT Unu. H h. t. V J wmi J - INH WW mini Protect parental rights against government intrusion. Make English the official language for Utah state government operations. Q FOR Q AGAINST (f FOR Q AGAINST Plan ahead for infrastructure needs, instead of waiting until the Q FOR Q AGAINST (gf FOR () AGAINST needs are overwhelming. Matt agrees with me on issues. Allow voters to choose who will represent them on the state school board, rather than having them appointed. Qfor O mm m O tmst Matt disagrees with me on issues. Matt Throckmorton: Consistent, Conseruative, Effective .n t, Matt Throckmorton October 28, 1998 - The Springville Herald - Page Seven wwmr: i If 4rr 0 7" I Bill Sunision, right, was the speaker at last week's Kiwanis Club meeting. Fie has a Master's Degree in physical therapy and encouraged the Kiwanis members to exercise explaining that it is not necessary to exercise at high levels for long periods of time. Moderate exercise, 10 minutes, three times a day, is just as beneficial as 30 minutes once a day. Consistent exercise is good for muscles and bones and has great benefits for older people he said. As with all exercise, you should consult with your physician before starting. Morgan Thomas, left, was the toastmaster. This week's meeting will be about mountain men given by Karl Barton. Clark Day is the toastmaster. rv; neu us ceieurme cm 1$- years and Halloween Si at PC i 3d j Come have dinner in yonr best sjM , .j n will win two free dinners! PSs (contest is between 6 and 9 n.m. b Free soft dvitiUs (fioit 2 wear a costume! -3 -lvvii i ixuoa uui uii uiv iuiii Jm IS? -JH Nnrf-h Main Qnrinaill . r ;j Beli eve voteO" Our representative should have: Moral Character Honesty Integrity He should also represent his constituents and not just one political party. Eldon Money Y . JOEL BRADFORD is that man. Join us and Vote for Joel on November 3 for District 66 Representative. Glenn Bird Tatd for 6y 'Moneu " i. v wfia support arfor |