University of Nebraska College of Agriculture - Shucks Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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Lit X I ,gif ey 'J im Taba Crcbcslra Immediately after the opening of school the question of organizing an orchestra was brought up and although there was plenty of enthusiasm and material, results came slowly. Several meetings were held before the members of the present orchestra began their work, but when started they advanced with rapidity. Many of the students who played last year did not show up again, but each section has members who can hold the places Withas much or more ability. The purpose of the orchestra is to play for such occasions as school entertainments and convocation. Although they have not appeared very often at the time of writing, their appearances were very satisfactory and were enjoyed byall who heard them. The School of Agriculture is very fortunate this year in obtaining for the first -time an experienced musician to direct the work and can expect an orchestra to be proud of from now on. Miss Walters as flutist, though a late member, is a' very valuable addition to the orchestra. Messrs. Von Forell, Pearson, McGaughey and Miss Minerva Cartwright have a violin section that is very strong and can hold their own against the rest of the orchestra easily. Messrs. Moseman, Kohler, and Fisher play the coronet parts with equal ability and with Wiedeberg and Biba in bass section and Miss Vera Cartwright at the piano a combination is obtained which' can make the best of musiclovers prick up their ears. . It is doubtful whether the value of the experience gained in an orchestra is fully comprehended by the students, but if given careful consideration, there will be no doubt as to its value. The time put in is just so much pleasure and it also has an educating effect that lasts thru- out life. It teaches music so that a clearer understanding and apprecia- tion of music can be obtained. For these reasons the prospects along musical lines are brightening and it will be for these reasons that the orchestra must and will continue to grow and advance and be an out- standing feature of the School of Agriculture. MMM.M,MlM