Occidental College - La Encina Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

y t A 1 ... A A *Z«X K^vA A A 4 4 4 4 44 4^W w The piano studio was ably handled by Winifred Hooke. of the Lecentiate Royal Academy. London, and a pupil of Richard Buhling. of Munich and Ber- lin. Her co-worker was Susan Howry of the Peabody conservatory and a pupil of Vorbereiter. Amandus Zoellner. known internationally for his work in the Zoellner quartette, has been teacher of violin on the faculty. Many interesting programs have been given throughout the year in the student chapel periods. Students themselves have participated frequently, bene- fiting by the opportunity for wider experience. The varied numbers and ex- cellent performances have been highly appreciated by the audiences. The Music Department has also presented a number of faculty and outside recitals during the past year. The first appearance af Amandus Zoellner. inter- nationally known as a concert artist, was a great pleasure. Miss Winifred Hooke. widely known as an advocate of genuine artistry, also presented several numbers. These recitals offered to the college and friends have added much to the musical wealth of the college life. After the program, many interesting, informal re- ceptions were held, thus affording the opportunity to meet the artist personally. The new department has also served the students and community by secur- ing a series of most inspiring presentations. The winter series, for which mem- bership tickets were sold at a very reasonable price included concerts by the Zoellner String Quartette. Calmon Luboviski and Claire Mellonino. Elinor Mario, contralto. Axel Simonson. cellist. Charles Wakefield Cadman and Mar- garet Messer Morris in concert, and various other programs. With the opportunities which the beautiful Greek bowl lends to the musi- cal atmosphere, and the rich field of Southern California from which to draw artists, the Music Department has great hopes for the future. Although it is in the first stages of growth, it promises to become one of the most important departments in the college. [ H8 ] AAAAAA44444