TECHNICAL SCHOOL CONCERT

Evening Star, Issue 22453, 25 September 1936, Page 6

TECHNICAL SCHOOL CONCERT

SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION The extent to which the pupils of the King Edward Technical College have benefited from the musical instruction imparted by Mr T. Vernon Griffiths was strikingly shown last night, when a concert was given in Burt Hall. The programme was comprised ,of vocal numbers arranged for part singing and instrumental numbers for orchestra, military band, and quartets, while the Dramatic Society was responsible for the presentation of the play ‘-Nix-Nought-Notliing.’ There was a large attendance, and the audience was unstinting in showing its appreciation of the various presentations. the works of Mr Griffiths in particular being very popular. In training both instrumentalists and vocalists to such a high standard he was faced with no mean task, and the success which has crowned his efforts reflects great credit on him, both as a musician and a. teacher. The programme commenced with the overture ‘ Assembly Hour,’ and was followed by ‘ Baseball Nine ’ by the orchestra. This efficient combination was also heard during the evening in the overtures ‘ Copycat,’ ‘ Vacation Hays,’ and ‘ Masterbilt,’ as well as providing the incidental music to the dramatic presentation. The choir was heard to advantage in a variety of songs, the majority of which were sung in parts, and included ‘Robin Adair,’ ‘Ye Banks and Braes,’ ‘ Bio Grande,’ * My Heart Ever Faithful,’ ‘ Easter Song,’ ‘ I Waited for the Lord,’ ‘ In Praise of May,’ ‘ Rolling Down to Rio,’ ‘ O Can Ye Sew Cushions,’ and c Things I Love.’ The latter was unaccompanied, and proved most effective, while the girls’ section of the choir also sang ‘The Lord is My Shepherd,’ arranged in two parts. Other musical items were a duet for two clarinets, ‘ Barcarolle.’ played by L. White and J. Ritchie; ‘ Rosemary,’ plaved by a quartet comprised of N. Brailsford, R. Alcorn, G. Harris, and A. Proctor; ‘ Quartet in D ’ was played bv K. Fraher, G. Fry, C. Harris, and R. Perks. F. Callaway, N. Brailsford, E. Fry, and R. Perks also contributed Kreisler’s ‘Syncopation.’ A dance arranged by Mrs Bruce Thomson and performed bv a party of girls, was a pleasing interlude; while the play which completed the programme was a credit to the society.

The work of the members of the Dramatic Society was most effective, and in every instance the performers were well chosen. Stuart Smart was a most convincing villain as the Wizard, while the part of Mary (his daughter) was admirably taken by Kathleen Burns. Outstanding performances were also given by Gordon Lamond (the King), Joyce Taylor (the Queen), and Victor Robinson (the Prince). Other characters were the Commander-in-Chief (Jack Welsh), the Head Cook (Owen Autridge). and the Foreign Princess (Pat Davis). During the intervals in the acts the orchestra played several items, including ‘ Some Pep,’ by Colby, ‘ Gymnasium Waltz,’ and ‘ Basketball Team,’ both by Chenette. The programme will be presented again this evening.