Texas Tech University - La Ventana Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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ia ' t.f m ' A J Tecn Chorof Belles ring out appealing notes. ROW I: Cheryl Irwin, Sanara Cobb, Jan A. ' ery, Betfy Turner, Lilian Pearce, Barbara Handley, Martha Wilkie, Mary Clare Babin, Rosemary Thomason, Kathy Merger, Gwyn Garner. ROW I [ : Phyllis Crow, Caryn Clark, Carol Curry, Susan Thomason, Mary Ann Norman, Jency Shoup, Carol Cox, Sandra Carpenter, Ger ' y C!ark, Mary Jane Allen, Charlene West, Linda CoMard. ROW III: Donna Eddins, Henrietta Leggett, Ella Faye White, Carol McElroy, Christine Williams, Vicki Condon, Carol Kline, Dick! Young, Pamela Lindsey, Joyce Langrldge, Annie Lou WiMiams, Judy Smith, Carolyn Weaver, Debra Vanderburg, Janet Rhodes. h TECH CHOIRS Among the best are Tech Madrigals. SEAT- ED: Charles Helmer, Janyne Maddox, Joy Martin, Lynda Sudduth, Anne Reed, Bettye Lew- der, Dwayne Hood. STANDING: Paul Ben- ningfleld, Leia Terrell, Harold Rives. Numerous activities employ the melodious Tech Choir. ROW I: Sondra Powell, Barbara Raney. Joy Martin, Sue Suttle, Susie Wilson, Janyne Maddox, Sylvia Langham, Judy Key, Connie McMillan. ROW II: Kay Mansell, Carolyn Pendleton, Susie Johnston, Len Webster. Robert Ashby, George Biffle, Paul Bennlngfleld, Danny Hood, Wesley Hopp. Roya Harris, Becky Fugit, Frances Beebe. ROW III: Christie Brown, Anne Reed, Jerry D. Wilson. Jerry Wilson, Jim Richardson, Troy Dale, Russell Denison, Gary Johnson, Charles Helmer, Carolyn Cates, Mary Gibbons. ROW IV: Lynda Sudduth, Jane Nelson, Harold Rives, Randy Wolvord, Steve Wolfe, Gene Medley, Wayne Starch, Larry Douglas. Jim Short, Dwayne Hood, Bettye Lowder, Rita Reynolds. Tech Singers combines the voices of many music lovers. ROW !: Carol Glraud, Emily Paul, Joanne Reed. Martha Campbell, Joyce West, Judy Tanner, Sally Newman, Jan Bar- nett, Jan Breed, Janet Wood. ROW II: Ann Brewer, Tommle Allen, Dana Heaton, Ronnie Fray, Rony Lowe, Dick Combs, Bill Biffle, Dennis Teasdale, Store Pitzer, Mickey Hawkins, James Bergner, David Carrell, Bryson Blnlon, Doug Ashby, Sandy Redwine, Judy Cooke, Gertrude Wolff. ROW III: Kay McGee, Phyllis Rallsback, La Verne Kube, Paul Ellinger, Ronnie Waldin, Bill Paterson, Walter Marlin, James Ball. Marlln Lindsay, Tim Denson. Ronnie Davis, David RIker, Leasel Richardson, Bill Jolly, Jerry Roe, Beckie Llnd- ley, Diane Rystad, Barbara Shipp. ROW IV: Pat Edmiston, Nancy Dixon, Suzanne Johnson, Christine Williams, Charles Addlngton. Eugene Lake, Jerry Bawcom, Al Hardin. Mike Sllmp, Randy Wilson, Deryl Baker, Ronald Douglas, Tom McKee, Charles Von Deventer, Glen Ballard, Judy Sell, Linda Norman, Vickie Vann, Kathy Lode!. I .11. .Ill ' f 1 ii 1

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• MUSIC Music is an important adjunct in the life of 20th Century nrian, according to Dr. Gene Hennmie, who heads Tech ' s music department, hie has asserted that, by urging Tech students to participate actively in all of the fine arts, this department hopes to present one of the chief values of music and other arts — their humanizing Influence. Dr. Hemmle, who was previously head of the music department at Texas Western, has been at Tech 14 years. Many changes have occurred during that time. Faculty has increased from 3 persons to 23 instructors, a music building has been con- structed, numerous music organizations have been augmented, enrollment has increased considerably and the department has become a member of the National Association of Schools of Music, a national accrediting asso- ciation. The department ' s summer program has also been augmented, Tech has presented its 12th 1 annual symposium of contemporary music, and during 1963-64 a faculty chamber music series was conducted. Continuous curriculum revision has introduced a new graduate degree pro- gram, an undergraduate major in music the- ory, and development of a program in sacred music. Seated behind his desk at his busy, cramped quarters In the music office, Dr. Hemmle de- clared that further changes are In order — particularly In the form of additional building space to relieve the department ' s extremely crowded physical condition. Dr. Hemmle suggested that most of Tech ' s graduates In music probably go Into some phase of public or collegiate school teaching or direction of music. He said that many non- majors — perhaps interested in music ' s general humanizing influence — popularize classes In applied music, instrument instruction, music terature and also participate in the various music programs. GENE HEMMLE, HEAD To inspire much . . . It was a proud head clown of the Court Jesters who received an award from Mayor Jack Strong, acting on behalf of Lubbock citizens, during a sunny football haiftlme ceremonies in the fall. The inscription on the award best describes the activities of Dean Killion (right), director of bands: Citizen award to Dean Killion, director, Texas Tech bands for five years of big-time bandsmanship and exceptional public relations given Texas Tech, Lubbock and West Texas, 1963. PAUL ELLSWORTH, ORCHESTRA DEAN KILLION, BANDS . . . one needs a goal . . . Paul Ellsworth (left), director of Tech ' s orchestra, took his charges on a big jaunt during the year to old Mexico. On the cultural visit, the Tech group was well received wherever It went. Audiences waited many minutes In order to hear the orchestra and once even heard an outside performance while standing in the rain. Ellsworth and the students joined Mexican musi- cians at one point In some Informal instrumentation. A number of students said they enjoyed visiting with the audience as much as the audience seemed to enjoy them. a relaxed air . . . Gene Kenney has the large job of directing many choirs at Tech. His groups present a number of performances for Tech and local citizens during the year. Off-campus performances included a trip to the World ' s Fair. In the past, the groups have taken part in numerous tours, and the Tech Choir sang at Gov. John Connally ' s i nauguration. Keeping so many voices in tune Is doubtless a difficult, time-consuming job, but people who have heard the various choirs maintain that Kenney has succeeded well In his efforts. GENE KENNEY, CHOIRS , and plenty of vocal Inspiration. 17

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Il i -.«= » JI» L.4- joja iii, =JiitiJ II THE BIG RED BAND SPELLS OUT THE CROWD-PLEASING WORD BANDS It is difficult to speak of the Tech band — because It Is not a case of be- ing the band. There are several bands, in fact, which Tech lays proud claim to, and one individual may be a part of a couple of them. Students are probably most familiar with the two marching bands, which perform at football game halftlmes, and the Court Jesters band which per- forms at basketball games. According to Dean Killion, leader of the bands, the concert band Is com- posed of approximately 100 members who are considered to be the best bandsmen. There are also two stage bands which provide music for dances and various other school functions. The best of the best, it is said, consist of about 45 students who make up the reading band. This group re- cords contest music for the benefit of high school bands interested In know- ing how such music should be played in band competition. These various Tech bands provide a learning experience for students who participate in them. The challenge to achieve quality in musical composition is ever-present for serious bandsmen. And many students seem to find the experience fun as well as challenqinq. Killion points out, however, that Tech bands offer more than the learning process. He recognizes that these or- ganizations also represent Tech in the eyes of many people, they add spirit to college functions, and support com- munity activities. For the part he has played in help- ing the bands achieve these objectives, Killion received high tribute during the year. At a regular football halftime ceremonies, Lubbock Mayor Jack Strong presented Killion with an award bearing this engraving: Citizen award to Dean Killion, director, Texas Tech bands for five years of big-time bands- manship and exceptional public rela- tions given Texas Tech, Lubbock, and West Texas, 1963. Tech bands as a whole were awarded with the gift of a Bandwagon this year to help them with transportation problems. The annual school trip in the fall was to Austin. The band seemed to be plagued by a number of casualties while on the road, but it did perform in Austin — to the delight of many per- sons in that area. Tech ' s concert band sold records of performances It had recorded during the year. Some band members took part In Christmas concert and caroling func- tions. Officers for the year were Wells Teague, president: E. W. hiallford Jr., vice president; Joe Melcher, treasurer; Anita Martin, secretary; Ronnie Wells and Jim Woodward, librarians; Bill Wil- liams, photographer; Marlin Lindsay and Teague, drum majors. TECH TWIRLERS Majorettes are, left to right, Suzi Rosser, Mecca Gann, Carol Brashear, Frances Kay Reese, Diana Litchford, Juanna Moore, Roxie Ward, Carol Voelkel. FEATURED FEATURES Tech ' s -feature twirlers are Claudean Ter. ' ,-ras, left, and Vicki Keene. 19