The first orchestra was organized under the leadership of
Prof. R. G. Wood in the early part of the 1924 - 1925 school term.
The orchestra consisted of 12 pieces for the advanced students
and 14 pieces for the beginner students. The following
notation appears in the 1924 yearbook, written by Avanell Sherborne.
"Our aims are to develop our musical talents, learn
the simple rudiments of music, and to furnish a musical organization
for the school. This is the first orchestra Minford High School has
ever had; but some of its players have played in other organizations in different
neighborhoods and schools. Music is an extra subject in our school.
We meet twice a week for practice. The orchestra has accomplished good
work. It has furnished music for the school entertainments and activities.
As the old adage says, 'Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday
life,' and the same applies to our orchestra. We enjoy getting to practice
of an evening and to play for the school. Two of our players that are
in the graduating class will leave us this year, but their places will not
be left vacant. We also have a beginners orchestra which ought to furnish
some players for next year.
Anyway music will always be music, and noise, noise at old Minford High."
Below is a photo of the first orchestra:
Members of the orchestra:
SECOND ORCHESTRA |
FIRST ORCHESTRA |
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Violins: Gerald Knore Cornet: Howard Bennett Trombones: George Wheeler Drums: Earl Giles |
Violins: Paul Dawson Cornets: Lowell Oberley Baritone: Floyd Bennett Clarinet: Lowell Thompson Drums: Paul Helt Mandolin: Avanelle Sherbourne Piano: Minta Irwin |