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- By Howard Elliott mould. on“ writer ' Making a record album is a major accomplishment for any amateur musical group. But making high qua- lity albums on a low budget, using 35 young singers and local production facilities is a tremendous feat. The Inter-Mennonite Chil- dren's Choir recently fin- ished work on such an album, and so far it has met with hearty approval from listeners. Entertammi Putting the choir on vinyl has been the dream of Director Helen Martens for ny years. She put the in to the parents commit- and that group began to explore the possibilities. One of the members of that committee was John Van- derkooy, father of one of the choir members and associa,- te professor of physics at, the University of Waterloo. He also has a special in- terest in recording. Vanderkooy got together with Andiew Wedman, WLU music graduate in keyboard music and producer for UW radio station CKMS. The Inter-Mennonite Children's Choir album can be purchased in selected local record stores. The choir is a non-profit organization, Get you! war in gym Take a walk 703413. After hon" 578-7154 Large Indoor Slvowmms 528 Victoria St. N. Kitchener tBeaide Weston Bakeries) For Pre-Winter Installation YOUR MEMORIAL SUPERIOR MEMORIALS SHOULD BE ORDERED NOW “a“: I Huh In!» completes album “unit Children's thar .5) The remainder of the re- cording was done in the cha- pel at Conrad Grebel Col- -lege - where the choir is based. Four consecutive Sa- turday's were used up re- cording the 17 tracks. Then the search for a re- cord company to press the recording began. It ended with the group choosing CBS Actual recording was done in two' locations. The organ tracks - played by well-known area musician Jan Overduin - were record- ed at an Anglican church in Cambridge (G). one-choir member said simply, "it was hot, tiring but fun." Marian Main, publicity chairman of the parents committee, said the record- ing sessions were "a real education for everybody." To finance the album, or- ganizers applied for an In- ternational Year of the Chagrant and were ac- cept by the government. The remainder of the fin- ancing came from fees paid by parents. If”??? m ADVERTISE. . . {QZERWSE WHERE If P155; Some of the cuts of Be 640 Hespeler Rd, Cambridge 622-0560 (open T days) Heritage Place 3.3 Erb St w. Waterloo 885-1871 The stores you love to Christmas shop In. iihe Benthmark Joyful had to be done "13 or 14" times before they were acceptable, according to Marian Main. After the ac- tual recording the two en- gineers and director Mar- tens spent many hours edit- ing and splicing the tapes to produce a high-quality re- cording. Due to limited finances, only 2,000 of the records were pressed. They are available locally, although some have been shipped across the country and to various radio stations. The CBC has promised to play it, according to Mrs. Main. " One announcer from Bri- tish Columbia sent the choir a letter congratulating them on a fine effort. "Marketing is now our main problem," Mrs. Main said, adding that she feels there is a definite market for good quality children's recordings. The Inter-Mennonite Chil- dren's Choir was founded se- veral years ago by Dr. Mar- tens. Its aim is to provide quality musical training to interested young beopte while also giving them an opportunity to perform. _ The choir has several en- gagements in the Waterloo area over the Christmas WINNERS IN THE DOROTHY SHOEMAKER llTERARY Will be announced on Friday, November 30 at 7:30 pm. at the Waterloo Adult Recreation Centre. two of Canada's best known authors, will announce the winners and present the prizes. You are cordially invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. The Dorothy Shoemaker Literary Award Contest is sport- sored by participating public libraries in the Midwestern Regional Library System. 185 King s. Waterloo GEORGE JONAS AND BARBARA AMIEI. WATERLOO SQUARE 886-1740 Special offer available at these convenient locations 4 - S"x7" 1 ~11"x14" ss 2 - 8"X10" Three Professional Color Portraits Appointments made before Dec 8 will be guaranteed In time for Christmas Excellence in Photography by Excellence in Photography by fN Waterloo Chronic“: Wound-y, November 28, 1979 - Nge " AWARD CONTEST t, gamer 5min; 'rrriq, PORTRAIT SPECIAL 291 LOURDES CR. WATER LOO Quota? gamma] 0Friday Nov. 3thh 8-10 " 08!th Bee. tst " pm Om Bee. In! " p- 1llflmyttth.0it "mums . av . ROBERT L MYERS STANLEY "" MALI. 893-7120