INSIDE DOUGLAS COLLEGE/ APRIL 30, 1991 An Electrifying Concert By The Douglas College Choir An Open Letter to Tatsuo Hoshina from Hank Naylor (a happy chorister) ven after two weeks’ reflection, Iam still proud to have been part of a historic (for us) double concert in our theatre on the weekend of April 13 & 14. The paid professionals (19 or- chestra and 6 soloists) very ade- quately complemented the 90-voice Douglas College Choral Society of 50 dedicated music stu- dents and 40 equally dedicated and keen community members. The two High Masses (by Bach and Haydn) would have excited even the most ardent agnostic (after all, Bach was a Lutheran). Our choir’s level of performance exceeded the Vancouver “stand- ard” set by the venerable Bach Choir (by their own members’ ad- missions!) I have sung with professional groups in Toronto and three large community choirs (including the Bach) and I know that these recent performances ranked in the top ten of the several hundred concerts of my musical life. I was thrilled, especially when a retired Board member and a long time friend of the College com- mented: “T didn’t know that we were capable of performances like that!” Joan and Bill Day waxed that the performance was “ perfect — a marvellous evening.” For myself, the participation in such a well-disciplined, satisfying and worthwhile venture was worth every rehearsal (and private) A Contest To Make You ‘Shutter’ Tt Douglas College Arts Ad- visory Committee wants to know what makes you shutter. They are the proud sponsors of I Shutter to Think ‘91, a photog- raphy contest for Douglas College students, staff and faculty. “We decided on photography cecause everybody takes photos,” says Caroline Sadler of the Arts Advisory Committee. “We wanted an activity that everyone could get involved in, to bring out their crea- tive side and bring the College community together.” The theme of the contest is “people, places and things,” so the subject matter for photos is virtual- ly unlimited. Anything goes, says Sadler. “Just about every subject matter is acceptable, from landscapes and scenic shots to 3D or collage works. We're encouraging folks to get creative.” Contestants will be allowed three entries. The judging panel will be made up of two people from study-hour I spent. The camaraderie amongst the choristers was earned The Hard Way and they had The Right Stuff. The 100-plus performers un- questionably deserve high praise and increased support from us all, but the greatest praise and thanks must go to our conductor, Tatsuo Hoshina, who spent untold hours (mostly extra-curricular) arrang- ing most “things”, computer- taping our lines of music, memorizing the choral and or- chestral score, cajoling and excit- ing us, and then profusely sweating through the marvellous performance to bring forth sucha wonderful program. THANK YOU, TATSUO. the Arts Advisory Committee and one representative from Kodak. The best photos will win prizes. “There will be a one hundred- dollar first prize winner as well as first and second runners up,” says Sadler. “We plan to display the entries on campus, and viewers will be able vote for their favourite for the People’s Choice Award.” Sadler says they’re not looking for professional photographers. “The whole point is to have some fun with your camera. Submis- sions are due September 5, so people will have the whole sum- mer to give it their best shot.” So take off that lens cap and get that shutter clicking! For more information on I Shut- ter To Think 91, contact Caroline Sadler at 469-1948, or Helen Rowan, also on the Douglas College Arts Advisory Committee, at 527-5189.