The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 7, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 March 1978 — Page 3

Leisure Time

Music must be synchronized

By LESLIE WHITMAN Rehearsing fa - a musical involves three areas — drama, music and dance. This week, we will deal with the music, or songs. Mrs. Maxine Robinson is in charge of the music for “Hello Dolly.” She is also helping with the tickets and publicity. Mrs. Robinson says the music, itself, is not too difficult. The main problem is that it was written for professionals and not students. She said, “The biggest problem is that it is extremely high. These things are written for professionals, not with kids in mind.” Another problem in rehearsing the music is to get it synchronized. Mrs. Robinson says, “We’re just trying to get this thing coordinated.” The musical director is primarily working with the chorus, which is made up of students in the school’s choirs.; She said these parts are not auditioned. Os course, the director also works with the principal

Nepal overshadowed by Majestic Mt. Everest

(Continued from page 1) animists but not many. Ethnic groups include Brahmans, Chetris Gurungs, Magyars, Tamangs, Newars, Bhotias, Rais, Limbus, Sherpas, all foreign to our western Christian culture. Saw Mt. Everest This morning most of our group took an air flight to the Himalayan Mountain chain, a real experience. It was Abe Lincoln’s birthday, we noted, which would have no significance to anyone aboard but us Americans. We took off at 7:20 a.m. for the flight of just over an hour. It should be noted that the highest peak of all in the chain — in fact, the highest mountain in the world — is Mount Everest, and it was our good fortune to see this aweinspiring sight, although the very peak of the august mountain was enshrouded in a cloud formation. A group of Italians sat on one side of the plane and we Americans were on the other. What the one group saw going up the mountain chain, the others saw on the return trip. Each of us in turn was invited to the flight cabin to get an overview of the mountains. What a thrilling sight — all snow-covered mountains and majestic! A bit of history tells one Mt.

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characters when they need help with their solos. She said that most of these characters don’t need help because they know what they have to sing. Rehearsals for the chorus began February 21 and will continue until the final production. Usually, only the chorus members rehearse, but sometimes a principal character is called in to help out. The chorus rehearses separately from the main cast after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They are called to regular rehearsals when they are needed. I’ve Been Pleased Mrs. Robinson says she is pleased with the way the chorus has been rehearsing. “They’re working hard, considering a new person. They don’t know me and I don’t know them.” Mrs. Robinson is guidance counselor for the school. She taught music at Milford prior to seeking a career in guidance. Probably the main problem she is experiencing in rehearsal is getting through the bad musical

Everest is 29,028 feet above sea level and was first climbed by Edmund Hillary, the New Zealander, in 1953, to coincide with the coronation of Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain. We couldn’t resist purchasing Hillary’s autobiography in paperback in the Yak & Yeti Hotel bookstore on our return. He was later knighted by the Queen of England for this feat. Always one to see the lighter side, Bill Hastings, a member of our party who publishes the Milton (Pa.) Evening Standard, said, “This country isn’t so small; it’s just that most of it is standing on its side!” Nepalese Press Nepal, possibly the future “Las Vegas of South Asia,” has 30 daily papers in 1970-71 and 41 nondailies, 20 dailies published in Kathmandu, mostly in Nepali. The press functions under the guidelines of the Press and Publications Act, which includes registration of newspapers. A number of subjects have been set down as taboo for reporting, and at the same time the government has given loans to papers which contributed to “healthy journalism,” with full loyalty to nation, king, government and national viewpoint and interests. The Press and Publications Act of 1975 was even more stringent.

F il oS IJr PRACTICE SONGS — Members of the chorus of “Hello Dolly” are shown above practicing one of the songs for the musical. Directing them is Mrs. Maxine Robinson, musical director.

spots. She says, “The students read pretty well, but those touchy spots come. We just go over it, and over it, and over it, and over it?’ She said that is the oily way to

The government used it immediately against seven papers, three dailies and four weeklies, accusing them of violating the clause which prohibited publication of materials detrimental to the national interest, peace, law and order and power of the king. It’s interesting to note the government owns four publications — including the Rising Nepal, a daily with cir-

* *• 1 W? IB Jr ■_ bV. I X W ’ V 'll WITH NEPALESE AMBASSADOR — All kind of Nepalese dignitaries were present at a reception given members of the National Newspaper Association in Kathmandu, Nepal, by that press of that backward country. In the above photo Mail-Journal publishers Mr. and Mrs. Arch Baumgartner are shown with Professor Khanal (that’s the full name he used), who had just been named Nepalese Ambassador to Communist China. He said he wasn’t looking forward to his assignment as much as he would if he were going to the United States.

rehearse the music for “Hello Dolly.” “With the music, it’s just a matter of sitting down with the piano and singing it.” Another area Mrs. Robinson is working on is getting the chorus

culation of 20,000, and Gerkhapatra, a 25,000 circulation daily. There is also a press council of government officials, with the government spending lavishly on government newspaper advertising, but nothing to the private press. Neighbors: China, India Nepal has no standing army, only an internal guard. Their small landlocked country is Kingdom, and when the British

bordered by India on three sides with 622.7 million population, and on the north by China with 800 million population. Their foreign policy, therefore, is one of nonalignment and friendship toward these two giant nations. The country was founded in the 18th century by a ruler of a small principality of Gurkha, who forged an independent country from a number of independent mountain states. It was frequently called the Burkha

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members to memorize the songs by the end of March. She said, “It’s going to take some doing. I hope I make it.” The chorus has to learn seven numbers and the finale.

used them in the British Indian Army they were called the Burkhas, a fearsome lot of warriors. They fought bravely in WWI and WWII and continue to be recruited in the British and Indian armies. The world independence movement brought opposition to the entrenched Rana family, and in 1950-51, shortly after India became independent, a popular revolution toppled the Ranas and restored King Tribhuvan of the Shah family, paving the way for a non-Rana Prime Minister. The country is a constitutional monarchy with a King as chief of state and a Prime Minister as head of .government. The legislature is the National Panchayat. The country also has a Supreme Court. Nepal, like the other countries our touring group has visited, has a very low per capita incane, something like SIOO per year. Most of the people live in poverty, certainly so by American standards. And yet certain items are expensive. We have found much of the food not suited to the American palate, strongly spiced, giving many of us dysentery. We can use only bottled water at $3.52 per quart. No milk, no ice, and on and on. The packet from the health department listed the things we should not eat, and Charlotte Hansen, a member of our group from Jamestown, North Dakota, has become our “food expert,” telling us what not to eat, thankfully. Da-Lite Screen Here Last night we were guests at a government official reception at which many members of the press were present. Each member of our group received a garland of fresh flowers, and had our photos taken with a government official. We were photographed talking to Professor Khanal, who was just named Nepalese Ambassador to Communist China. That’ll be one to frame and put on the wall! Anyway, we were then taken to a large ballroom at the Shanker Hotel (so named for a legendary goddess) where we first saw a movie on Nepal, showings its wildlife, native dances and diverse cultures. We couldn’t help but wonder if the 50-inch screen they used was not a DaLite screen manufactured in Warsaw. We couldn’t resist the opportunity to inspect the screen after the movie and before the dinner. Sure enough, there was the tag: Manufactured by DaLite Screen Corp., Warsaw, Indiana, U.S.A.

Loosen Chorus Up While she is getting the chorus to memorize its songs, she is also trying to loosen it up. She said, “’hie biggest problem with the choir is getting them loosened up enough to show some emotion.” Mrs. Robinson is also describing the excitement and life in New York City, hoping it will reflect in the chorus’ singing. “The kids have no idea what the hustle and bustle of New York City is. They didn’t realize men used to wear gray suede gloves. They just don’t understand some of these things.” Along with her rehearsals, Mrs. Robinson attends the regular cast rehearsals, helping out when she can. She stated, she doesn’t do much with the movements on stage, only on how the songs are sung. Helping Mrs. Robinson is Jill Sliger, pianist and Kent Lawson, alternate pianist. Next: Dance to the beat. In 1783, Noah Webster published his “American Spelling Book." Its estimated sales in the next 100 years were 70 million.

We had to write a note to George Lenke, our friend and president of Da-Lite. The ballroom was one of the most handsome we had ever had the opportunity to see, with marble floors, large chandeliers and colonnades down both sides. But that pretty well told the story. We found the service to our liking but the food was superspicy, and, regrettable to say, many of us did not complete our meals. This is a quick overview of Nepal and the colorful capital Kathmandu. Tomorrow we are slated for interviews with government officials, to get a look at the “bootstrap operation” of Nepal that is geared to bring a larger portion of the nation’s economy to the hill country.

I Ry / I G J »•< f ' Cm*** / mW' iW THE ROARING TWENTY — The Roaring Twenty, a singing group from Vincennes University, will be presenting a program to the Wawasee student body on March 15. The group of young people are to put on a program full of song and dance and even instrumental solos. These performers are chosen each year from a group of talented people who audition for the group from all over the state of Indiana. Some join because of majors in American musical theater and some join just because they enjoy performing. The Roaring Twenty performs throughout the entire state of Indiana at all types of social gatherings. They put on their own spring concert and participate in campus activities such as their All-Campus Variety Show and the Miss Vincennes University Scholarship Pageant. Also for the past two years the group has been invited to the Indiana State Fair and will be there again this year for the 1978 August extravaganza. The Roaring Twenty is presently under the direction of Daniel R. Miller, an assistant professor and director at the University. As a special attraction the group has invited Professor Richard Ertel as their featured piano soloist. The professor has appeared on national television and has achieved recognition throughout the Midwest and East for his outstanding theater concerts. — (By Vicki Kreider)

Students combine for festival Lakeland Community School Corporation’s Music Festival will be presented to the public on Friday, March 17, at 8 p.m. in the Wawasee High School gymnasium. The program will include vocal and instrumental students from grades four through 12 presenting “A Bit of Nashville.” The annual music festival provides an opportunity for students from Milford Elementary and Junior High, North Webster Elementary and Junior High, Syracuse Elementary and Junior High, and Wawasee High School to combine their talents for a public musical performance. The public is invited to attend “A Bit of Nashville” as guests of the school corporation.

Wed., March 8,1978 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

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'The Kingdom of Tonga' Kiwanis Club Travelogue

On Thursday evening, March 9, the Lakeland Kiwanis Club will present the fifth program of the “Travel and Adventure Series” at 7:30 p.m. in the Wawasee High School Auditorium. Clint Denn, producer of “The Kingdom of Tonga,” has a varied career in photography, travel, writing and underwater adventure. He was an aquatics specialist for the county of Los Angeles, Calif., where he developed their scuba diving training program. He holds two college degrees and is a Navy veteran. In 1959 he joined in partnership with Colonel John D. Craig in a company that later developed into Photomarine International, Inc. Colonel Craig authored the internationally known text “Invitation to Skin And Scuba Diving.” He has also produced several films including the award winning “Whale Shark” and “Frog Dog.” With a thorough knowledge of the lands and people he films, his presentations are lively, informational and stimulating. Because of his interest in people and travel, he has turned strongly to travel and the peoples of the world. His camera is his favorite artistic medium. “The Kingdom of Tonga” is a story of adventure and fun, pleasantly and factually told. Every Tongan road is lined with tropical flowers, fruit and vegetables. Like all Polynesians, Tongans are good humored, direct and above all, friendly.

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Their smiling good nature is so marked that it gave their country its alternate name of the “Friendly Islands.” Their dance and music reflect the spirit and sparkle of Tongan hospitality. People attending will visit the sumptuous palace of King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV, absolute monarch of the Tongan Islands. Walk the idyllic beaches with the charming Royal Princess. In the villages, they sample a taste of Tongan home cooking and learn the art of Tapa making, from the bark of the tree to the full use of a product. r i .1 .* * " & CLINT DENN Viewers explore the exciting islands by night and see the native torch fishing on shimmering beaches in the moonlight, as well as the underwater coral gardens.

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