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tuba. I suppose a bribe of a bouquet of flowers every morning, some chocolate caramels, or something of the kind might bring it about. But it was without the assistance of flowers and chocolate caramels that Chadwick ' s orchestra of strings and occasional instruments was transformed into a full symphonic orchestra. Since the day of its first concert, March 7, 1902, it has advanced in rapid strides toward pro- fessional excellence and now under Dr. Goodrich we all know the splendid work it is carrying on. In 1898, the Conservatory chorus was organized by the Director. After considerable rehearsing of chorus, orchestra, and organ, Rossini ' s Stabat Mater was presented. Now the Chorus is a body of 125 students representing every depart- ment of the school and meets twice each week throughout the year. During the 75th Anniversary Week this group took a major part in the celebration, appearing as a cappella choir in four numbers written by prize winning N.E.C. students in composition, took part in the Commemorative Convocation with Beethoven ' s The Worship of God in Nature with brass and organ accompaniment and later sang Daniel ' s Exultate Deo with the full orchestra. This year 1942 marked the orchestra ' s fortieth birthday and most significant of all the Conservatory ' s seventy-fifth. February 16-20 was observed as anniversary week. The first event presented by the honorary society of Pi Kappa Lambda introduced a concert consisting solely of works which have been awarded the Philip R. Allen prizes in composition. Its very success should set it as a traditional annual concert of the society. The following night came another affair which all students would crave as a tradition, a formal dance given by the president and board of trustees. The third event was the familiar Parents ' Night Pops Concert by the Kappa Gamma Psi and Sigma Alpha Iota societies. February 19, the actual date that the Conservatory opened its doors seventy- five years ago, brought the peak of events. In the afternoon commemorative exercises took place with distinguished speakers and music by the chorus and Boston String Quartet, and in the evening, the orchestra concert with Jesus Sanroma and Cleora Wood as soloists. Open house and advanced students ' concert ended the festivities. What vicissitudes lie in store for the Conservatory in this critical time of world disorder, it is difficult to predict, but whatever may be the course of its future history, the Con- servatory will remain steadfast in conserving the art of music. As we, the graduating class of 1942, leave our school we bid not Hail and farewell. Alma Mater, but with heart-felt concern for her future we salute her Hail — now and forever.
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dangers, and disadvantages of Commuting and provided a Cultured Home for 550 of the student body in the quiet, Healthful location of Franklin Square. The first floor consisted of concert halls, library, reading and recitation rooms; museum and parlors were above. The building was so constructed that from interior balconies the girls could drop pillows on to the silk hats of offending pro- fessors, and then quickly vanish. A house detective was necessary to keep track of these young ladies that had passed the childhood period. Her name was Polly, and she per- formed her duty efficiently as well as thoroughly. When two girls signed up to go walking and instead unchaperoned at- tended the theatre, Polly was sure to know and, upon their return, to reprimand them. Whist parties and other tabooed functions were doomed to sudden death by her unfailing appearance. Under Polly ' s eagle eye and the inspiring guidance of the Tourjee family, who also resided at the Home, musicians were in the making. In addition to their major studies they could take courses in elocution, art, literature, language, tuning, and physical culture. Clubs began to spring up. The young men organized a society called Harmonics to discuss literature. Whereupon the young ladies went a step further with a Wadsworth Society to discuss not only literature but also current events. More clubs followed for the purpose of developing congenial quiet-home life, and even that ostracized game of baseball found enthusiastic players among the boys. Twenty years later, however, the home became inadequate to meet the needs of an increased registration. Under the leadership and influence of Eben D. Jordan a suitable site was chosen for a building expressly designed to furnish every musical advantage possible. In 1902 the Conservatory found itself in a permanent and satisfying home. Twenty-five years later a wing was added harmonizing with the architecture of the old building. As the Conservatory home was expanding, the dream of a student symphonic orchestra was gradually crystalising towards realization. The first call for instrumentalists by Mr. Tourjee brought forth an orchestra of one mandolin, one cornet, one trombone, three violins, and nineteen flutes. Later on for the benefit of string players, orchestral scores were read with the organ supplying the missing parts. This had to continue for some time, and in 1891 Mr. Elson jested about the situation at an Alumni gathering with the remark, I am sure all feel sorry that the wind instrument players blow themselves out so soon, and wish we could tempt some of these young ladies to take up the bassoon, double bass or c LW
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