Mansfield University - Carontawan Yearbook (Mansfield, PA)

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DEPARTMENT vanced Choral group is another organization which par- ticipates in campus activities by presenting assembly pro- grams and taking part in the vesper services of Straughn Hall. Both the band and the orchestra open the doors for the students of other departments to join them in reading interesting music literature. Besides the pratical experience gained by the students from the organizations of band, orchestra and chorus and also through their participation in the recitals, there is also the student teaching program of the training schools. Here the seniors of the department meet for the first time the actual experiences of teaching and with the guidance of su- pervisors are directed into the field of effective teaching. Included in the music curriculum are interesting courses concerning music theory and culture. Individuals are given private instruction in the fields of both voice and instrumental work. The students are required to become acquainted with the fundamentals of playing as many in- struments as possible.

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MUSIC EDUCATION Due to the fact that many men students have been called to serve a vastly larger organization, our country, the music department has been considerably reduced this year. Under the guidance of Mr. Bertram W. Francis, the remain- ing students are determined to keep the high teaching stan- dards set by the preceding students throughout the state of Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. To keep these high standards the students realize that they must put even more effort into their work than ever before. The war with all of its scientific developments will naturally have the effect of retarding the development of the art of music mak- ing these concentrated efforts necessary. Not only are the music students determined to keep the teaching standard high, but they are equally determined to be as vital a part of campus activity as in preceding years. The usual Sunday afternoon recitals, in which both soloists and ensemble groups tak e part, are one of the en- tertainments sponsored by the music department. The ad-

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Junior High School THE STUDENT TEACHERS The Junior High School is a lovely red brick building located upon a hill above the main part of the college campus. It accomodates the seventh, eighth, and ninth grade children from Mansfield and the surrounding township. These students are very fortunate as this is one of the best equipped schools in this part of the state. The variety of courses offered presents to each individual pupil an opportunity to develop his interests and talents. In addition to the I ' egular acadeniic subjects, there are others which seek to achieve a broader re- finement. A well planned program of physical education is executed. Art and Music are designed to serve the purpose of expanding the cultural aspect. The industrial arts shop provides the means of familiarizing the youth with the different handicrafts. The homemaking department strives