Ballet recital debuts tonight
By LEA ANNE BROWN Kamper Co-Feature Editor
In a panorama of pireouettes, arabesques, leaps and bourees, the ballet division of the Camp will debut in their Fifteenth Annual Ballet Recital.
The curtain rises at 7:30 tonight and at 8 p.m. tomorrow to reveal the colorful, Russian-inspired scenes from "Prince Igor." This ballet, "Danse Polovtsienne," was adapted by Marguerite Reed, division director, from the original by M. Folkine.
THE SECOND number, "Pas de Joie," features the entire company in the opening and the finale and includes variations and pas de deux. The costumes are styled after a new trend using ribbons and jewels on a white dress. This dance, as well as "Serenade," which follows it, were choreographed by Bud Heidebur. "Serenade" has an all-girl cast dressed in classic ballet dresses.
Jane Bair, Miss Kansas of 1969, originally choreographed the next number "Sea Moods" for her pageant talent presentation. It has been adapted and directed by Mrs. Reed. A special lighting effect is used in this dance to achieve an underwater look.
TENNIS SHOES, pony tails and blue jeans characterize "Jazz Excerpt" which Raoul Appel, guest dancer, choreographed during his visit to the Camp.
After intermission, "Widows Walk," a modern interpretive ballet done in stark black and bare feet, glides onto the shaftlighted stage. It is followed by "La Plus Que Lente," a classic, featuring instructors Marguerite Reed and Larry Long.
"Petite Suite," choreographed by Alexandra Zhabarias concludes the second part of the program. This ballet which also uses the entire company is the only classical dance the Camp performs.
THE FINALE of the 1969 ballet recital is a character ballet, "Dolly," choreographed by Larry Long. It is the story of a young girl in the Paris of the 1880's. Costumes for this dance were designed after the styles of that period. Special scenery is being brought in from the East Coast.
Music for the ballet has been taped and directed by Glenn Bickle, production supervisor. Charles Stewart, Scott Addams and Clarence Seaver are in charge of additional scenery and properties. The nearly 150 costumes in the production were designed and produced by Chez Haehl and his assistants.
Volume 6, Issue 5
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
Friday, July 25, 1969
Photo by Ken Olson
Rising cost of living pushes fees upward
By MIKE BRAHAM
Kamper Kansan Reporter
Inflation and the general rising cost of living forced the Camp to increase the tuition this year, Camp Director Russell L. Wiley has explained.
"I want to keep the Camp open," he said. The Camp closed with a deficit last year. Rising teaching salaries, food prices, maintenance costs and postage rates have added to the increase. The rise in mailing costs soared the Camp's postage allotment to more than $30,000 this year.
WHILE FIGURES were not available regarding the appor-
Queen Kay Porter and King Norm Weinberg
tionment of the Camp fees, Wiley said "Every nickel we get from the student fees goes right back into the Camp."
Despite the tight Camp budget, partial scholarships are given to every Camper. However, the amounts vary with the need and abilities of the individual. Many outside sources also contribute to the tuition fees of many Campers.
Last year's deficit was caused by the sharp rise of living costs in 1968. Now in its 32nd year, the Camp did begin on a small balance which remained in the reserve fund. Wiley described the situation by saying "We live on faith."
Royalty is crowned
By DEBBIE WUNN Kamper Co-Feature Editor
Highlighting an evening of soft lights and romance was the coronation of Camp Queen Kay Porter and Camp King Norm Weinberg at the formal dance held Saturday, July 19.
The king and queen were crowned by Russell L. Wiley, Camp director. He presented each a small gift from the Camp.
Miss Porter, a tall, slender, blue-eyed blonde is from Amarillo, Texas. Weinberg, from Prairie
Village, has smiling green eyes set off by almost black hair.
Both king and queen are in the music division and are members of the Concert Band and Symphony Orchestra. Queen Kay is first chair flute while King Norm is a timpanist.
As KU freshmen this fall, both will be taking courses directed toward majors in music. Miss Porter hopes to teach private flute lessons at a college or play for Broadway shows after completing her higher education.
Teaching or being a studio musician is Weinberg's goal.
While in high school, Queen Kay was celebrities editor of the annual, a member of Quill and Scroll, a twirler and a choir member. She also took part in All-State Band and All-Region Band and was elected the outstanding musician in her school.
Director wears many different 'hats'
Russell L. Wiley
Photo by Don Hoon
BY SAYE SUTTON
Kamper Co-Editor
Like a polygon, Russell L. Wiley is many sided. His life is very diversified with music at its center. At different times one may see a different man.
First, Wiley is the musician. His passion for violin and most instruments is apparent. On the stand in the practice room, he demands and his musicians respond actively. His waving baton stops abruptly as his sensitive ear picks up a wrong note. "Trumpets, will you please follow the music!" Fifteen minutes later when he is happy with those two bars, they move on. "It's coming, it's coming."
SECONDLY, ONE sees the administrator. He sits behind his desk looming over reams of paper. A line of people form outside his door. "May I speak to him now? This is the third time I've been here today and the sixth time this week." Seventeen-hundred vibrant youths can present plenty of red tape.
After passing a barrage of protective secretaries, Wiley's smile fills the room as he extends his large hand in welcome. His Texas uphiring appears in his quiet voice and gentlemanly manner. Here one sees the diplomat.
Thirdly, one sees the performer
Thoroughly composed, he easily coaxes the music to flow from the musicians. Few conductors display this ease in using their "magic wand." Proudly he speaks about the fine young musicians behind him. Modestly, yet beamingly, he accepts applause.
AFTER THE concert is over, it is a different story. He didn't quite receive the excellence he had demanded. Those "fine young musicians" were not up to par. His gentle voice takes on a new tone and the whole group has no trouble hearing him. With furrowed brow and disgusted stance, Wiley tells them they are "fine young musicians" and "fine kids," but if they don't shape up . . .
Wiley has a large seasonal family. Two months every year he is a father to over 2,000 teenagers. He is understanding and encouraging.. always ready to listen, maybe not to agree but to listen at least.
His office is a nucleus of activity. Notes dance in his eyes. Figures march through his head. He laughs and shouts, but he is a man with a great dream. Anyway you look at it, "It's coming!"
And Wiley has seen his family grow. In 1935 his first family contained only 17 Campers. He remembers how he had to literally beg to keep the Camp open and out of financial trouble.
King Norm was drum major, band president, percussion ensemble member and was also selected outstanding musician of his high school. After leaving Camp, he will be touring parts of Great Britain and Spain as a member of the Kansas City Youth Symphony.
Campaigning took on many fun aspects for the team. On election day, they set up a stand and dispensed about 15 gallons of Kool-Aid. Five supporters also organized a Blues Kazoo Band which presented patriotic concerts in the McColum and Lewis cafeterias.
This is Weinberg's sixth year at Camp while Miss Porter has attended three summers. Last summer, he received the distinction of being named the outstanding male music Camper.
Annuals are here
"Tempo," a photographic momento of life at Camp, was distributed yesterday to those Campers who had ordered it in advance.
Seven hundred copies of the yearbook were ordered, which is a drop in sales from last year. Tempos may still be purchased today at Room 214 Murphy Hall.
Last year the cost of the Tempo was $3.00, but it had to be raised to $5.00 this year in order to meet the production costs.