'South Pacific' no breeze

Wednesday, March 24, 2004

When Central High School's Sarah Goeke opens her mouth to sing "Cockeyed Optimist," her voice is barely audible above the orchestra. Orchestra director Steve Schaffner asks if her microphone is on. "It's flashing low battery," she tells him.

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