East High School 1960 Yearbook (Denver, CO) - Full Access

Many and Varied Musical Opportunities Available East's Music Department offers the oppor– tunity for students to take part and receive training in many types of musical expression. There are two categories: choral music and instrumental music . Students with talent and experience in vocal music may be-long to the Concert choir, directed by Mrs . Violette G. McCarthy, or the Girls' ensemble, directed by Mrs. Marion Padboy. Other choral groups are the Mixed chorus, the Girls' chorus and the Girl's choir. These groups together presented several assemblies to the East student body. Instrumental music groups, directed by Mr. Roland Roberts, include the bands and the orchestras. There are four different bands: Concert band, Marching band, Brass and Per– cussion band and the Woodwind band . The three Orchestras at East are the Concert orch– estra, the String orchestra and the Show orch– estra . In both choral and instrumental music, students have the opportunity to explore and develop their talents and to take part in pro– vid ing many musical programs throughout the year. The Concert Band members practice diligently for future performances. 33