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Piedmont High School’s 54th yearly Bird Calling Show returned with a Maskarade-themed contest at the school’s Alan Harvey Theater on Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Photos by Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
Students carrying out calls of the Thick Billed Raven, the Adélie Penguin and the Common Loon took the leading 3 rewards Thursday night when Piedmont’s Bird Calling Show went back to the Alan Harvey Theater for its 54th yearly contest following a three-year hiatus.
Created in 1963 by Leonard Waxdeck, a biology instructor at Piedmont High School, the program became a yearly occasion that over the years has actually drawn in regional and nationwide attention as winners have actually appeared on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson,” “The Arsenio Hall Show” and “Late Night with David Letterman.” Recently, a previous Piedmont High trainee and individual showed her abilities on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.”
Though the contest has actually altered rather throughout the years — it dealt with cancellation in 1996 as interest waned prior to its very first resurrection in 1997 — its spirit and customs have actually been continued by the lots of who share in a spirit of development.
Students invested weeks and months refining their bird calls and were evaluated based upon 3 requirements:
Authenticity of call — the judges served as the program’s professionals to accredit each bird call’s credibility.
Poise and shipment — phase existence and smoothness of shipment were thought about. The charm and singularity of the bird call were vital.
Content of intro — candidates needed to compose their own “sketches.” Each sketch ought to have consisted of significant, well-composed info about their bird. Humor might have been a plus or minus, depending upon how proper it was.
Charlotte Mascola, left, and Clio Salzer, who won top place for their efficiency on the Thick Billed Raven, get involved throughout the 54th Bird Calling contest at the brand-new Alan Harvey Theater at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)Isabella Wire, left, and Lulu Tschider, who won 2nd location for their efficiency on the Adelie Penguin, get involved throughout the 54th Bird Calling contest at the brand-new Alan Harvey Theater at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)Isabelle Myers carries out the noises and body movement of the California Gull throughout the 54th Bird Calling contest at the brand-new Alan Harvey Theater at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)Isabelle Myers carries out the noises and body movement of the California Gull throughout the 54th Bird Calling contest at the brand-new Alan Harvey Theater at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)Piedmont High School Jazz Quartet carry out throughout the 54th Bird Calling contest at the brand-new Alan Harvey Theater at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)Ray Gentleman, left, Clio Salzer, and Charlotte Mascola respond after winning top place for their efficiency on the Thick Billed Raven throughout the 54th Bird Calling contest at the brand-new Alan Harvey Theater at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)Megan Foster acknowledges the audience after winning 3rd location for an efficiency on the Common Loon throughout the 54th Bird Calling contest at the brand-new Alan Harvey Theater at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)Lulu Tschider, left, and Isabella Wire respond after winning 2nd location for their efficiency on the Adelie Penguin throughout the 54th Bird Calling contest at the brand-new Alan Harvey Theater at Piedmont High School in Piedmont, Calif., on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
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