“De Anza College has a music department to be proud of,” comments Royal Stanton, Chairman of the Fine Arts Division.

“Los Borrachos, De Anza’s amazing non-marching band, consists of somewhere between 45-50 spirited members,” states Mr. Herbert Patnoe, band director. The band plats for all home football games. By the third game of the season the band hopes to wear its new custom-made uniforms, which are from Tijuana.

Besides a marching (or non-marching, as the case is now) band, Los Borrachos is also a concert band. Its first concert is set for sometime in November. The band is also scheduled to do a taping of various numbers with the choir to be broadcast on KAHI radio.

THE BAND IS STILL open for membership. Mr. Patnoe states that “musically they are a very good group and anyone should be proud to join.” As an added feature to boost membership, Mr. Patnoe also stated that the band has some wild parties after the games are over.

Aside from the band, De Anza College also has a string orchestra which combines with Foothill for many concerts. There is also an instrumental group which specializes in jazz. This is a select group made up of members from the band, who are chosen by audition only.

In the process of being established is another jazz group, this one consisting of adults from many evening classes.

THE BAND ISN’T the only group which falls under the direction of the Music Department. There is also the vocal section, which includes two groups: the Chorale and the Vintage Singers. Throughout the year both groups will present several shows on the campus and some in the community.

The Chorale is made up of 52 singers who have the ability to carry a tune. The Vintage Singers is a more select group consisting of 20 members who, aside from being able to carry a tune, can read music as well.

Mr. Stanton announced that the first performance of the Vintage Singers will be Wednesday, Nov. 1, during College Hour in Forum 1. The performance is open to the entire student body and is free.

The Chorale sings for various functions such as the PTA’s, clubs and other organizations, as well as for the College. Scheduled performances for the near future include the District Music Festival at Foothill on Nov. 10 and a Christmas Concert to be held at Homestead High on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

Archived from Volume 1, Issue 2.