1979 Miracle Yearbook

76 Trombones Cedarville Style! The curtain rises and a locomotive transports a group of travelling salesmen to River City, Iowa — 1912. Among the company is the conniving Harold Hill, who is determined to convince the stubborn Iowans that they are in dire need of a boys' band. Emotions rise, fall, and rise again as Harold ultimately wins the heart of Marian the Librarian and the rest of the townspeople as well. The production, the first joint venture of Village Players and MENC,was directed by Mrs. Rebecca Baker. Jan Zachary and Linda Monroe served as her assistants. Musical direction was provided by Dr. Charles Ellington and Choral direction by John Mohler. Both men spent long hours vocally preparing the cast for such numbers as "Seventy-Six Trombones," "Wells- Fargo wagon," and "Trouble in River City." Conducting a lively orchestra was Ken Woods, John Duff and his assistants can be credited with efficient stage management and attractive set design. 30 Music Man