Show UheJ-'-dRleli'aKe- Ballet Repertory Ensemble presents holiday favorites by Melanie Snihnrowych The directors and dancers of Glen Larsen Another College of Eastern Utah tradition commenced within the walls of the Geary Theater last Tuesday At 7 pm December 3 the annual CEU Christmas Con- 7:30 pjn This year's conceit features two ballets both of which celebrate Christmas in grand style Act II of Tchaikovsky’s famous "Nutcracker" will headline with new variations this year for the Chinese and Reed Flute dancers as well as the "Waltz of the Flowers" and the hilarious Mother Buffoon and her children Clara and her Pages will then be entertained by dancers from around the world including Spanish Chinese Arabian Russian and English dancers are joined by the Mediums and the Sugar Plum cert began to herald in the holiday season through music and song The band directed by Brad Hinders and the choirs led by Russell Wilson were the major performers at the concert Hinders in an interview before the concert said how excited he was to participate in the annual production He remarked "This is only my second year at CEU but Darrell Siggard head of the music department has made sure there is a Christmas concert as long as I can remember I am looking forward to once again taking part in Fairy it" "Christmas Carol Ballet” makes it's debut this year on the Christmas program Choreographed by artist director Carolyn Gwyther this suite of dancers is set to 16th and 17th century Christmas carols Costumed in traditional Christmas colors the ensemble will give their rendition of the ballet as part of setting the mood for the Christmas The band under the direction of Flinders is composed of forty-fiv- e members who worked hard to pre- sent a worthwhile quality concert to the school and community Flinders stated that few community bands could put forth the quality of music that CEU is able to produce Although nervous band members were eagerly awaiting the concert Band member Amber Thompson jokingly explained "It is amazing the band sounds so great during this time of year I am surprised that nobody fell ill with strep throat or something" The band did perform well and played such pieces as Pastorale Joy to the World and The Wonder of Christmas spirit Tickets for this conceit may be purchased in advance beginning Dec 9 at the CEU cashier's window during business hours or if you want to assure yourself the best seating and avoid the lines contact the Dance Department at 0 exL 336 Individual tickets are $4 with special family and group rates available for all performances For the enjoyment of its patrons no children under 3 637-212- Gold gold & more gold ' Contributions needed for Sub for Santa a GAS COUPON 1 i oSinclair Country Store i1 D 0 Gas G Oil I D D n 830 E Main Price Utah 3 cents per gallon discount nofTer good only with leash or Sinclair card jj Not valid with tankard FREE POPCORN H one coupon per customer visit with FILL-U- P forensics squad dominated their home meet by winning 127 points followed tty Dixie with 64 Ricks 48 and CSI 44 Mac Webster was the top winner for CEU taking firsts in debate extemporaneous impromptu and persuasion as well as being named top individual events speaker His debate partner is Amy Pclo Partners Scott Wanlle and David Dayton along with Tom Martin and Eirick Turner tied with Webster and Pclo for first in debate Second place finishers included Matt Moncur in LD debate Martin extemporaneous Pclo analysis and Dayton informative Third place finishers Included Tony Benjamin LD debate Day-to-n extemporaneous Wardlc impromptu and Pclo top debate CELTs Ballet Repertory students Feliciano GonalMA Moots Tennant practice one of Ihelr many lilts that are part of the Ballet Repertory Company1! Christmas Concert debuting next weekendJPhoto by Garth Frandien D the holidays staff writer the Ballet Repertory Ensemble have been preparing for their annual Christmas Concert which will be presented at the Geary Theatre on Dec 12 13 and 14 at P D Music rings in I I I I D D D d In the annual tradition of giving during this holiday season College of Eastern Utah student government kicked off the campus Sub for Santa by raising almost $300 and collecting over 200 cans of food The students plan to canvas campus housing Friday Nov 6 cash contributions Contributions can also be given to Jim New or Kirsten Christensen in the Administration Building or Susan Folster in the Computer Business food can Building be brought to the admission's of-lice lobby CEU is again sponsoring additional a large family and campus orga- sodring food and cash donations as their nizers plan to purchase new coots contribution to the program They gloves hats boots and toys for also plan to buy a tree and decorate the family along with all the fix-- it for the Sub for Santa program ings for a Christmas dinner If Canisters have been set up in enough money and food can be collected the college plans to as- the Bunnell Dmitrich Athletic sist two large families Center and cashiers window for non-perisha- Non-perishab- le speaker (continued on page eight) |