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Show WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER THE SUN 10, 1999 i lA. Chamber Orchestra performs concert fall Dixie College Chamber Orchestra 19992000 Director Dr. Ronald Garner Natalie Jorgensen, Brooke Eggertz, Meili Johnson, Violins: Christa Marcheschi, Kathy Lee, Angela Stone, Angela Ard, Ashley Guthrie, Jamie Thorton, Julie Ann Banks, Anita Munson, Andrea Hobsen, Christine Tatarian, Joylyn Marsh, photos by Russell Gearhart Dr. Ronald Garner, above, has conducted Stone sight-rea- d Devoraks the Dixie College Chamber Orchestra Alan Metcalf, for 45 years. Above right, violinists Kathy Lee (left) and Angela Serenade of Strings with the chamber orchestra during rehearsal Monday afternoon. Brittany Paxman and Alison Pence Violas: By Jane Clark Managing Editor Bonnie Evans, and Cindy Martin This selection was the first of three fugues that the orchestra played. Their next number, also a fugue, was "Polyphonic Vanations" by Vaclav janddrkho(mail.C( Twenty-fiv- e musicians and their gifted director presented a concert last Thursday night that wont soon be for- gotten. After seven weeks of rehearsal and preparation, the Dixie College Chamber Orchestra performed their first concert of the school year on Nov. 4 in the Dixie College Dunford Auditorium at 8 p.m. The orchestra is under the direction of Dr. Ronald Gamer, and its instrumentation includes the violin, viola, cello, and contra- These students are just fine young people... thats what makes it all worthwhile. bass. "These students are just fine young people. Theyre as fine a group of players that weve had at Dixie College," said Garner. "Thats what makes it all worthwhile. Its very rewarding and satisfying to see them achieve their goals." The orchestra began their concert with George Frederic Handels "Passacagha in G Minor" "This was my favorite piece because it is so unique. It had both fast and slow parts, and it was constantly moving," said sophomore Sara Chipman. The groups second piece was "Contrapunctus I (The Art of the Fugue)" by Johann Sebastian Bach. piece to play, said Gamer. "I especially enjoyed Holberg Suite because of the cello solos. It was neat for me to be able to hear the different parts that the violins and celNelhybel. The fourth piece included both los played," said sophomore Cassandra the Prelude and Fugue movements of Shepherd. Ernest Blochs "Concerto Grosso No. "Ashokan Farewell" by Jay Ungar 1." This song gave a was the groups seventh number for contemporary the evening. It was a beautiful and approach to the fugue style of writing. touching piece, which featured violin soloist Brooke Eggertz. The audience was so pleased with the orchestras performance that the group played a special encore number, which was a version of Walt Disneys Dr. Ronald Garner "Beauty and the Beast." Overall, members of the Chamber Orchestra Director chamber orchestra felt that their first concert was successful and For this selection, sophomore Alison expressed appreciation for the chance Pence, one of the orchestras viola they have to be in the group. "I have really enjoyed the opporplayers, switched over to the piano. "Pavane and Galliard" by Jay tunity to play good music with so many Welch was the groups next selection. other talented musicians," said Pence. This piece was both slow and stately The orchestras next concerts are and scheduled for February and April. In Next was "Holberg Suite" by March, they wdl also be performing in Edvard Grieg. The three movements Dixie Colleges annual "Bach Festival." that the orchestra played were Prelude, Members of the orchestra would Gavotte, and Rigaudon. Soloists were like to thank their director for sharing Natalie Jorgensen on the violin and his time and talents with them. "Dr. Gamer is wonderful. He realBrittany Paxman on the viola. "Holberg Suite is one of the most ly loves music and sharing it with othcelebrated pieces of orchestra of the ers. He makes learning so enjoyable," nineteenth century and a delightful said freshman Meili Johnson. Cellos: Sara Chipman, Contrabass: Tracie Shepherd and Kristen Engebretsen suckers, 250 Packs or tolls. mi 1 L 25 jr j . "If 40 Greeting cards Stickers - t. Michelle Spencer, and Cassandra Shepherd i First quality j cards. I . anything.and Grab any item Ofljlsoo each! iigJsSS. I ... and I iSSS-ma-- i I Spin you may win: FREE Beanie Babies! FREE Pokemon Cards! FREE Gift Certificates! :E ;REE Star Wars Collectibles! j Expires r-- 5I I Candles I Tae 50X offal I , Jtad jar candles! Expns Dec. ' 1, 1999. 50 OFF! 5 1397 West Sunset Boulevard, St. George Formerly Dixie Party Supply Weve doubled our inventory! I |