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Sororities Fraternities SING for Homecoming
by Crystal Koc
feature editor
Sing the long-standing musi-
cal and theatrical tradition is here
once more. During the perfor-
mance eight teams of enthusias-
tic individuals sing and act their
hearts out for the benefit of the
school.
SING was started in 1962 by
Dr. Andy Patterson and Mrs.
Grace Morrow two music fac-
ulty members. As the sponsors of
Phi Mu Alpha and Sigma Alpha
Iota national men's and women's
music fraternities they estab-
lished the SING program initially
to promote music on campus.
This year's SING program will
include performances by various
Greek and social clubs as well as
freshmen and extras. Smaller indi-
vidual or group acts (Interacts)
will entertain the audience during
the transitions between each SING
performance. They are a more
recent addition to the Sing lineup.
Dr. Middleton associate Dean of
the School of Music says that the
Interacts help their goal to involve
as many students as possible.
The SING theme will be kept
secret until opening night where
the eight performing groups dis-
persed between several Interact
acts will unveil their much-worked-on
and top secret perfor-
mances. Previous years' themes
include "Once upon a SING" "Hint
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Sigma Alpha won last year's SING competition with their performance of an abridged West Side Story. Photo by
Tiffany Twk.
(a parody of Clue the movie)" and
"Muppets SING".
Last years winners Sigma Alpha
strayed off the beaten path by uti-
lizing songs from just one musical
- West Side Stoiy. All of the previ-
ous winning teams have incorpo-
rated a variety of songs from dif-
ferent productions into their act.
Many are wondering whether or
not that will affect this year's per-
formances. Some are saying that
the judges have changed what
they prefer.
Most students involved in
SING can attest to the business
of the few weeks leading up to
Homecoming. Various professors
agree that classroom attendance
especially for early classes is neg-
atively affected.
"Many students who are really
into SING seem fatigued and drag
during class" Dr. Keith Waddle
associate professor of English
said.
Funds left over from the sale of
SING tickets is used to purchase
items for the school. Dr. Middleton
says that "SING is essentially one
big fundraiser". SING has been
a triumph for successfully fus-
ing music and fun to dual pur-
pose - raising funds for HSU and
promoting the musical arts at the
university.
A Sampling of SING Through the
Years
Colleen Mallette Performs as
Master of Ceremonies
by Sarah Osborn
staff writer
After weelcs of prepara-
tion and late-night practices the
groups involved in SING will ner-
vously take the stage to strut their
stuff. One performer however
will be in the spotlight as she has
many times before.
Ms. Colleen Mallette will
take the stage at this year's SING
as the Master-of-Ceremonies
(MC). Ms. Mallette a university
alumni has received classical
training in opera and theater as
well as a Masters degree in Vocal
Performance from the University
of North Texas. Mallette has
entertained audiences with her
unique sense of humor and crazy
antics such as: leading tuxedo-
wearing audience members in a
conga line and singing her own
brand of entertaining songs such
as "I Can Cook Too." Mallette has
created her own personal art form
that she has combined with caba-
ret style performances of the clas-
sic melodies of Cole Porter and
George Gershwin.
Photo courtesy of Colleen Mallette.
A singer actress and comedienne
Ms. Mallette has a unique style
that keeps her in demand. She has
performed at places like the North
Carolina Museum of Fine Art
Winchester in England Grand
Rapids Symphony Fort Worth
Symphony West Palm Beach
and most recently the Edinburgh
Fringe Festival in Scotland where
she received rave reviews.
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