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local Battalion/Page 5 February 21, 1983 Twenty women vie for Miss A&M title -enter, II Associai ‘vaselectedli ial Director, run a three-ii e will staru $6 the davit Special Ob rtificateforr lugene Fodor, world-famous violinist, entertained a ul! house Friday in Rudder Auditorium. Fodor, odor performs for A&M' staff photo by Bill Schulz Arts sponsored by the Opera and Performing Society, has played the violin since he was 5. Violinist’s show ‘superb’ nize y wi I by Beverly Hamilton Battalion Staff ‘Eugene Fcpdor’s many years of [actice and performance on tekuolin were reflected by a su- rb performance Friday even ted in acartt^j| n R uc |d er Auditorium. iFodor, sponsored by the Him oOAfc IL ra an( j performing Arts iciety, entertained an almost strum ,i illjhouse with baroque, classical id romantic selections. ■His mastery of the violin fins from an early dedication [lie instrument. He began pying the violin when he was CCtinS ' ' inc * ^ as ^ een entertaining )(Bences since the age of nine. K’he 32-year old violinist he- neetingTiio n the evening with Johann pastian Bach’s composition rkersoninlfl iftita No. 3 in E Major". ■odor’s unaccompanied per- ; are invitediBiance of the piece was emo- Inal, and his love for music was Iparent through his facial ex- fessions and body movements. ■The first movement, “Pre- pi,” was characterized by a p staccato, followed by lire”, a hymn-like melody ijhed with powerful strokes emphasized with vibrato. [‘Gavotte,” the third move- t, was light and playful e“Menuett I” and “Menuett [were slow, smooth move nts. The Fifth movement, pree” was characterized by a active echo, and the Final ioyement, “Gigue”, had a quick 'mpo with a soothing tone. Todor’s second selection, nata in D Minor, Opus 108” 'ohanne Brahms, was accom- tnp is plannin? ilAreapj foraweeW ■lers can eif j ni, canoe, ign-up.H iries islaf 1 for FebJ ; nesandjaj® call 845-15I' panied by pianist Judith Olsen, whose exaggerated movements on piano distracted from Fodor’s performance. The First movement of the sonata was a romantic piece with a rapid tempo. Fodor seemed to chase the piano throughout the E iece and echo its notes with rich ut quiet tones. The second movement was a slow melancholy piece accented with vibrato and tremolo. The third movement was brimming with sharp, strong staccato in termingled with bold pizzicato echoing the piano. The Final movement began with a slow tempo in which Fodor blended his notes with long smooth strokes of his bow. He then quickened the tempo with bouncy strokes across dou ble strings followed by a repeti tion of piercing notes on the E- string. Fodor’s next selection, which followed intermission, was a selection by Ernest Bloch enti tled “Baal Shem, Pictures of Chassidic Life,” a suite of three movements. The movements, “Vidui,” “Nigun” and “Simchas Torah”, were solemn, lulling pieces with rich deep melodies. The tone of the violin was so entrancing one could almost forget the piece was accompanied by piano. “Sonata No. 3 (Ballade), Opus 27” for unaccompanied violin was a lively, yet solemn piece accented by strong emphatic strokes of the bow. The quick bow movements were captivat ing, although piano accompani ment would have added rich background to the piece. Fritz Kreisler’s “Caprice Viennois” and “Tambourin Chl- nois” were Fodor’s next selec tions. The First was a soft, ange lic piece with passages stroked on double strings. The tempo quickened, then slowed to a soothing lullaby and ended with a strong pizzicato to which the audience responded with hearty applause. Kreisler’s second piece was characterized by a light and airy staccato that led to a grand ending with a rich blend of pizzicato and string. Fodor played his next selec tion, “Introduction and Fantasy on a Theme by Rossini” by Paga nini, entirely on the G-string. The piece had an elegant melody, similar to that of a promenade. Fodor’s movement along the fingerboard was smooth and versatile, and many of the tones he produced mimicked those of the flute. “La Ronde des Lutins” — the goblin’s dance — was quick and lively. Fodor’s use of pizzicato added a colorful touch to the piece, while an occasional tre molo produced hearty notes through a stroke of the bow. Upon completion of “La Ronde des Lutins” Fodor re ceived a standing ovation and returned with an encore per formance of Paganini’s “La Campanella.” Paganini’s piece was a fresh, airy tune accompa nied by piano, which echoed Fodor throughout the piece. The tempo . of the selection slowed with a lulling pizzicato and became almost sing-song as Fodor lavished peaceful tones upon the audience through gen erous use of his fingerboard. Fodor’s concentration and ta lent were put to the test during the encore when a bat flew from the wings of the stage into the auditorium. Undaunted by the distraction, Fodor completed his piece with a flourish and was greeted with enthusiastic ap plause. by Karen Schrimsher Battalion Reporter Twenty young women will compete for the Miss Texas A&M title at the fourth annual Miss Texas A&M University Scholarship pageant at 7 p.m., Friday in Rudder Auditorium. The contestants will be judged on talent performances, personal interviews and their appearance in swimsuit and evening gown competition. Contestants will be judged by five judges — three Miss Texas pageant judges and two local judges, including Athletic Dire ctor and Head Football Coach Jackie Sherrill. The contestants were chosen from a group of 50 applicants last November on the basis of personal interviews and talent screenings. Since that time, they have prepared for the pageant during talent coaching sessions and by attending modeling and grooming seminars. The contes tants also have made several per sonal appearances to promote the pageant. “They have spent hours prac ticing their talents and model ing,” said Connie Gillespie, re cruiting and entries coodinator. “They have set themselves a goal. They’re hard workers.” The contestants are spon sored by local businesses which donate the scholarship prize money. Each contestant will work one eight-hour day for their sponsor. Gillespie said there is a com mon misconception about pageants — a misconception she said she held before she became involved with the Miss Texas A&M Scholarship pageant this year. “People think this is a beauty pageant,” she said. “It’s not. The girls are judged 50 percent on talent and 30 percent on inter views. That leaves only 20 per cent for appearance.” Gillespie said the judges will be looking for knowledgeable and talented women. The winner of the pageant receives a $1,000 scholarship, a $1,000 wardrobe, the official Miss Texas A&M crown and tro phy, the use of a luxury car and a diamond pendant. The first through fourth runners-up will receive scholarships of $500, $400, $300 and $250 respec tively. The pageant will feature for mer Miss Texas and Miss Texas A&M University of 1981 Sherri Ryman as Mistress of Cere monies, Head Yell Leader Tom Joseph as Master of Cere monies, former Miss New Mex ico Susan Spartz, the Aggieland Orchestra and the Ross Volun teers. Miss Texas A&M represents the University in the Miss Texas Pagent in Fort Worth on July 9. The contestants in this year’s pageant are: • Sherrie Alexander, 20, a junior business analysis major from Lubbock. She will perform a dance using sign language. • Vivian Bishop, 22, a senior agricultural economics/animal science major from Houston. She will perform a Scottish Highland dance. • Gina Boeck, 19, a sopho more computing science major from San Antonio. She will per form a dance routine. • Susan Day, 19, a sophomore parks and recreation major from Austin. She will perform a dance routine. • Teresa Fritz, 19, a sopho more biomedical science major from San Antonio. She will per form a baton twirling routine. • Suzanne Giles, 20, a sopho more petroleum engineering major from Friendswood. She will perform an original piano composition. • Jennifer Tara Glass, 22, a junior elementary education major from Corpus Christi. She will sing. • Alice Gleason, 20, a junior food science technology major from Ennis. She will perform a jazz routine. • Theresa Jones, 20, a junior business analysis major from Hearne. She will sing. • Janie Koester, 20, a junior marketing major from Cypress. She will perform ajazz routine. • Leslie Martin, 19, a sopho more journalism major from Lafayette, La. She will perform a jazz routine. • LaRhesa Moon, 18, a fresh man English major from Bryan. She will perform a dance routine. • Carol Podlipny, 19, a sopho more business administration major from Rosenberg. She will perform a bassoon solo with piano accompaniment. • Hope Poyner, 20, a junior marketing major from San Antonio. She will perform ajazz routine. • Moira Rankin, 20, a junior animal science major from Cyp ress. She will perform a dance routine. • Reva Robinson, 23, a senior engineering technology major from Dallas. She will sing. • Dawn Rollins, 21, a senior microbiology major from Hous ton. She will perform a ballet routine. • Ann Sheppard, 20, a senior management/business analysis major from San Antonio. She will perform a dance routine. • Corinne Sloan, 21, a senior health education/pre-physical therapy major from McGreg- ory. 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