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~ "Tn 1959; three of Charlie’s jazz buddies: aud--

_ itioned for the RCMP Concert Band. At their urging, »
~ he.tried out, too. and by the end of the year, all four

_ had begun the required nine months of ‘Basic Train-.

- ing. (Of the original four, only Charlie and band

manager Sergeant Drummond Hudson are still with

- the.band; the others eventually moved to different. .

assignments in the Force.) a ,

' Charlie’s prodigious experience and talent have
contributed greatly to the evolution of the present
Band. Before becoming Director, he was one of the
Band’s most talented musicians, playing saxophone,

bass clarinet and all the flutes. He directed.a very
successful choral ensemble, led the first dance.band, —
and later, formed and led the highly acclaimed Show ~
-. Band for four years. Ce a
In addition, he has produced many arrangements. |
_ for the dance orchestra, Show Band and chorus, an@ —
- is a fine lyricist and vocalist. Featured on radio,

television and a record, Charlie became Director of
Music in 1988. . .

Tickets: for the April 26. performance at the |
R.E.M. Lee Theatre are available at Sight & Sound, .

$10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. QM .

NOVICE DIRECTORS
GANG UP ON GOURLAY™
_ ‘The Terrace Little Theatre’s spring season begins,
with Under Control by Elinor Jones, directed by new _
director Annette Canute, and The Glass’ Bottle: by.
Elizabeth Gourlay, directed by Marianne Brorup
Weston. Titled 2-Night; both one-act plays will be
performed April 30, May 1, 2, 7, 8, and 9 at the
McColl Playhouse. Tickets are available at the Bank
of Montreal and-Jeans North. = ee
“The two novice directors offered the following
thoughts on their experiences during a recent inter: °
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_’ What previous involvement had you in theatre?

Annette: I was,in drama 8, 9; and 10 in highschool. —

~ Because of my unusual looks and lack of self-assur-
ance, I was sure I'd never get a part, so I quit. When

auditions were called for [the Terrace Little Theatre
production] Talking With last year, I thought, "Why
not?” I played the part of Mary Titfer in that produc-
tion. Since then, I've done lighting for Hooters and I

’ was. chief assistant stage manager for Living
Marianne: I've.always been an actor.

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~ THE RCMP CONCERT BAND»

) April 26
8pm = |.
R.E.M. Lee Theatre.

Tickets are available at
Sight & Sound

$10 adults

$8 students/seniors
featuring ceremonial |
music, “pops”, vocals,
Big Band favourites, rock -
hits
“But it’s more than the
repertoire that makes the -

Concert Band unique. It's
the spirit.”

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