Regis College - Ranger Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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The objective of the DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC is to further the appreciation of the Regis student in the area of the fine arts. Liv- ing in a world that tends to shy away from such important intellectual pursuits, it has been the hope of the music department that through en- deavors on their part, more students will realize the importance real music has on their life as a liberally educated man. The courses basically involve the study of the classical forms; Sonata, Sonatina, Rondo, and Theme and Variations. Having become ac- quainted with the musical forms, the student then studies the works of the composers of the different periods, namely, Classical, Romantic, and Modern. By comparing the different com- posers, and by letting music flow into the ear, the student soon becomes competent in lending his intellectualized ear to any symphony with the knowledge that he can truly enjoy the artist and his work. You mention Richard Rogers once more, and I ' ll put you in my theology class! This, little friends, will be a relatively easy course through which you will attain minimal competence in relation to Stravinsky, Mozart, Brahms, Bach, Schumann, Debussy, Wagner, and Beethoven. I don ' t know what we ' ll concentrate on in the second class. 26 If you insist on asking questions, you ' d better use a vivid verb .... objection overuledl

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' The rosy fingered dawn ' . . particularly the morning after . Over twenty centuries after its birth, the impact of classical law, architecture, custom and thought upon Western culture is still, in many ways, the basis of our civilization. In todays ' world, with its glorification of the material and earthly possessions of man, Christian education rightly maintains and emphasizes the importance of a familiarity with, and appreciation for the tradition of the Ancients. Under the supervision of Rev. Matthew Lynch, S.J., the DEPARTMENT OF CLASSI- CAL LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE pro- vides courses in Latin and Greek to acquaint the student with ancient culture, and to discipline the mind to a method of study. The ancient classics, the mythology of the Greeks and Ro- mans, and the literary influence of their philoso- phical systems are just a few of the areas of study which supplement the study of the lan- guage itself. The study of Latin is considered to be of such importance that it is required of all students striving for an A.B. degree. Al- though not required of other students, it is highly recommended. It has always been the desire of Matthew R. Lynch, S.J. to foster in his students a basic understanding of the classical languages without which a complete comprehension of the English language is almost impossible. Rev. Matthew Lybeh gives a basic understanding of Latin to students in one of his day classes. 25

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Advance students enrolled in die department of speech hold an informal discussion under the of Mr. Bain, the head of that department. supervision A Catholic gentleman must be prepared to voice his opinions and general knowledge with- out fault or hesitation. Thus, the objectives of the SPEECH DEPARTMENT are to prepare the Regis student in the area of public speaking. Regis has long been known for the quality of speakers and debaters she has produced, and this fact has been substantiated by the numerous speech and debate honors that have been won by her prodigies. Once again this year, the speech department was effective in capturing a number of first places in tourneys in the sur- rounding area. It is indeed pleasing to note the exhilarating interest that has been nurtured by the department. In an age of tremendous scientific advance- ments, those preoccupied with developments in- herent in the DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE have recog- nized the need for communication has become apparent. Communications involve a vast field of subjects, but the mastery of modern lan- guages assuredly occupies a pinnacle in the di- rection of the intelligent man toward knowledge of his fellow man. A reading knowledge, written and oral expression through a functional mastery of grammar and pronunciation, and a knowledge and an appreciation of the cultural background of the language the student wishes to study, are the goals of the department of modern language. The student has the opportunity to study French, German, Russian, or Spanish, and with the aid of the new language lab, a fluent speaking ability can be obtained. A Regis student, in order to foster the fluency in the language of his choice, is offered numerous tapes of varied content for his personal endeavor. Pilot Elden Cain directs 20 stalls from control tower. 27