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Terrace Bay News, 29 Oct 1964, p. 1

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Vol .7, No.44 WINNIPEG BALLET SCORES SUCCESS A truly Canadian production, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet appeared in Terrace Bay on Tuesday evening to receive the warm and grateful applause of a cap- tivated and capacity audience. Directed by Mr. Arnold Spohr whose aim is to reach all viewers, not merely students of the ballet, with his diversified program of modern interpretations of the classics and again the age old ballet in its most modern set- tings. A perfectionist he expects precision from his youthful and eager troup and, with the zany enthus- iasm afforded the young, they respond to his every # technique. The program was a tremendous success from the opening in black practice costumes when Maestro Jim Clouser rehearsed his proteges through their classical paces to Bach's Inventions, Concertino, Toccato and the Fugue with principals Sheila MacKinnon, Lynette Fry and Bill Martin-Viscount. A new and flippant pupil in the person of Richard Rutherford appears to mislead the class into something Bach never dreamed of--the jazz world of jitterbug- ging and the twist, before the astonished Maestro returns to lead them back to the classics. This bril- liant arrangement to Bach was created by Chore- ographer Brian MacDonald. The startling transition from adolescence to matur- ity is always accompanied by recurring growing pains, some of which are sweet and others bitter. Jim Clauser, the bright young Canadian Dancer- choreographer, describ es the "Recurrence" effec- tively assisted by delightful and personable Kit Copping and Raymond Goulet and with the effortless grace of the precision trained dancers. "Pas deDoux from Coppelia" again choreography by Jim Clouser and the superb classical dance by Ballerina Lynette Fry and the Premier D anseur Frederick Strobel. Concluding, Miss Fry graciously accepted a bouquet from Pamela Cumming as she and Mr .Strobal received the ovation of their audience. Excellent as accompanying pianists, Misses Sylvia Hunter and Joan Mills provided a Musical Interlude to the added delight of their listening audience. With music by Don Gillis and choreography by Brian MacDonald "Les Whoops de Doo" was a grand spoof of the American Western. A swift change to the middle west found the entire corps outfitted in' calico and dungarees for the most exuberant and buoyant square dance in "All Come Centre and Rendesvous". A poor startled left over from Swan Lake, Sheila MacKinnon, in full ballerina apparel drifted in on the O.K.Corral to be jockeyed about by the five cowhands and her erratic appearance in the remaining scenes caused ripples of mirth until her swanlike demise in the finale. (Cont'd. Page 4) gee esl} ~ Serving the district October 29, 1964 COMPANY MEN TO SERVE ON NATION-WIDE COMMITTEES Kimberly-Clark at Terrace Bay has been signally honoured during the past week by virtue of certain of their personnel being selected to serve on nation- wide committees connected with the Pulp and Paper industry. John Shivas, Technical Superintendent, has been invited to act as Chairman of the Alkaline Pulping Committee of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Associa- tion. This is a two year appointment to a commit- tee which contributes greatly to progress in the industry. Mr. Shivas will in all probability choose an assistant to work with him at meetings which may be held anywhere in Canada. Verl Thompson, Safety Coordinator, has been nominated to the Special Projects Committee of the Pulp and Paper Section of the National Safety Council, an American organization having among its members a limited number of representatives from Canada. Mr. Thompson has accepted this nomination. Bill Farrell, Plant Engineer, has accepted a request to act on a structuring committee for fhe Technical Section of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association. The duties of this committee is to structure studies and programs in such areas as wood handling, steam generation and other items of a mechanical nature within th e industry. The work of this committee is expected to extend over a period of a year. CHOIR AND CHORAL LEADERS CLINIC A training course for choir and choral group leaders will be held in Terrace Bay on Saturday, November 7th and Sunday, November 8th. This course is sponsored by the Terrace Bay Recreation Association and will be instructed by Mr. Fr ank Haworth, noted composer, conductor, critic and teacher for the Toronto area. Cpurse conducted will include: (a) A simple new method that will enable choir leaders to teach their members to read music easily. (b) Breathing, voice production and tone control; (c) Conducting techniques; (d) Problems of choir leaders and solutions. The course will afford opportunities for indivi- dual participation. This course offers a rare opportunity for anyone in the North Shore area to take advantage of Mr. Haworth's experience in choir and choral group training. The course is prepared to assist leaders of varying abilities, so that high quality and exper- ience are not necessary. (Continued page 4)

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