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Page 8 Section I Portland Observer, June 1,1983 Shaughnessy teaches drums Youthsound Choir under the direction of Anlso Hell, featuring Tracey Clay, daughter of Shirley Nanette, w ith Janice Scroggins on piano at Wilson H.S. concert. Youthsound plans 'Miracle' “ I t ’» s miracle!” That'» what one older person claimed after seeing the preliminary Youthsound concert at Wilson High a little over a week ago. “ I t ’s amazing the amount o f talent we have right under our nose in Portland. And, I never believed, or perhaps I never ever saw, that kind o f talent from Portland's black community put together like that in one show.” Obviously, that person didn't see last year's production o f Youthsound. From little Goldie Irby to Anise Hall, and the incomparable Janice Scroggins who plays Beethoven from memory as well as superb jazz, Youthsound is truly a celebration o f uniqueness. When asked if the show isn't getting a little old, Michael Grice, producer says, " W e ll, yes it would be if we did the very same show, but people will see for themselves that it's a much more diverse program than before. It's the changes and the new talent that keep it fresh." He adds, "People may think because (he name is the same (hat it’s the same old thing, but if you miss it or even get there too late, you'll be m ad.” This year's program will feature a new component, the Youthsound Stage Band under the direction o f Greg McKelvey. McKelvey, who has also brought Thara Mem ory into the picture for his level o f expertise, is current ly leaching music for Wilson High and the Director o f the M ayor's Civic Hand. Ken Berry goes from organ to piano to the podium with much energy and l ommands the respect and attention o f everybody at the same time. Special guests include, Shirley Nanette with her daughter in a debut o f beauty and fam ily act. Also, Dennis Springer, Thara M em ory. M arianne M ayfield, Sheila Wilcoxson, George Rankins, and Janice Scroggins round out a full program. This year Michael Jones, Michael Grice, and Ken Berry are offering two music scholarships and two scholarships in the study o f computers through the Oregon Graduate center in the new Saturday Academy program. "W e want to interface education and the arts, and this is the only way we can do it ." W orld Arts Foundation, Inc. credits people like Bruce Smith, Herb Cawthorne, the Herero Dancers and other leaders in the performing arts for their energy and fortitude in coming public with their talent. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority also deserves credit for their effort in supporting young people with spirit and scholarships. They, along with the Portland Public Schools, assisted with support in sponsoring the project. The public is invited to see the Youthsound Festival Arts Show at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center on Saturday, June 4, and Sunday. June 5, from noon ’ til 7 p.m. Because o f limited seating, the producers suggest purchase o f tickets in advance, and arrival at performance early for beat seating. Jazz drummer Ed will give two all-day drummer's at Portland Community College's Cascade campus on Fri day and Saturday, June 3 and 4. Shaughnessy, who Is widely respect ed in music circles, is also well-known to late night television viewers as the drummer in Doc Severinson's band on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show ." Shaughnessy’s Friday seminar w ill be directed to college level and professional drummers. On Satur day, Shaughnessy will address high school and junior high age drum mers. Each workshop runs from 9 a.m until 4 p.m ., and will be offered for $35, which includes one hour college credit. Ed Shaughnessy began playing drums at the age o f 14 in his native state, New Jersey. By age 19 he was performing with Oeorge Shearing in New York C ity. Since that time he has performed with every major symphony in the United States, worked with countless big bands, and spent thousands o f hours in studio recording w ork. A n educator as well, Shaughnessy conducts over 100 drum clinics y e v ly , and is the author o f two drum instruction books. "Shaughnessy's a good educator and he knows what he’s talking ab o ut," says Eric Funk, music In structor at Cascade. " H e won't talk just about drums, but about music in general.” Funk says part o f the seminars will be devoted to how to make a living as a performing musi- The Beauty Salon s40 relaxer on sale for s32 Take charge ot your h a u 1 The lovely style you prefer is so easy to get w ith the aid of our effective relaxing treatm ent Styling included Haircut 1/2 price w ith sale relaxer Tinted ot long hair slightly higher Advertised price good thru July 2, 1983 Jantzen Beach • 283-4411 ___________________ Open Sundays In addition to the workshops, Shaughnessy will perform in concert With the P C C Cascade Big Band on Friday night at • p.m. in the Cascade auditorium as part o f the Cascade Campus Music Festival. "Hddler on th e R o o f will play at 8 p.m .. Wedneeday through Friday. Juno 1-3. with a cast of 116 sixth- through nlghth-gradora from Bnaumont Middle School. Admission la 91 for students snd 92 for sdutts. Tickets can ba purchased In advance at the school qcritvcCs ¿QurujC V St. James holds banquet St. James Lodge No. 433 A F A A M is having its annual banquet and dance, Saturday, June I I , 1983, 7:30 to 2:00 p.m . at the Cosmopoli tan Hotel. Featured guest will be Grand Master Lawrence H . Bostic o f Houston, Texas; C .R . W hitker. Grand Sec.; Josephine Howell, Grand W orldly M atron and John W illiams, Orand W orldly Patron. Michael Benjamin. Executive D i rector, Inner Northeast Mental Health Clinic, will speak on "O u r Communities M ental Health: O ur Salvation?” Chad Debnam, Presi dent o f B. Chadwick Oroup. a management marketing firm , will speak on " T h e Marketplace: W ho is our enemy?” The general public is welcome to be a part o f this special evening. Call for reservations at 287-4311 or 283-3038 after 4 p.m. __________________ -4/Zg V. M l l i u e Xv All New Male Revue V Featuring r X -V MR. M O T IO N Ride the Rose Float The Albina Float Committee is giving Oregonians a once in a life time opportunity — a chance to ride on a prize-winning float in the 1983 Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade on Saturday, June I I . Anyone is eligible to enter the contest. A ll entries must write in 10 words or less, W H Y T H E R E IS A N E E D T O H A V E A FLO A T FROM TH E C O M M U N IT Y . A drawing will be held on Wed- nesday, June 8. T o enter, send name, address and telephone num ber and respond to the above state ment. A $1.00 donation is appreci ated to go towards the total cost of the float. A $3.00 or more donation entitles entries to an official Float For The Comm unity button and honorary membership in the Jimmy Bang Bang W alker Youth G roup, a state o f Oregon nonprofit organiza tion. The drawing will be done by Miss Tan Portland, 1982, Thea W arren under the supervision o f The Les Femmes women's organization. The drawing will take place at a recep tion at the North Portland library Wednesday, June 8 at 7:00 p.m . Entries are not required to be present at the drawing in order to win. Only $3,650.00 needed for the float and donations are requested. The deadline for entries to be post marked is M onday, June 6. 69 PRODUCTIONS p r e s e n t s COOL’R Portland’s M ost Proven Successful Musicians Saturday - June 4 ,1 9 8 3 SHERATON AIRPORT (Columbian Beflroom) Tickets: $5.00 advance; $6.00 at the door Time: ifcOO p.m. until 2:00 a.m. Tickets avaiaòte at House of Sound - Mrs. C’s Wigs Steven’s and Son (Uoyd Center) TICKETS SUBJECT TO SERVICE CHARGE AND/OR USER FEE 6 z