Alma College - Scotsman Yearbook (Alma, MI)

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SINCE its founding in 1930 by Professor I. W. Ewer, the A Cappella Choir has held its own among the various student organizations until today it stands head and shoulders above the other campus groups, both in accomplishments and membership. The group was started with a merger of the boys' and girls' glee clubs and at its start ran into many difficulties. ln the nine years that have followed its birth the Choir today ranks as the fastest growing group on the campus, so much so, that a limit has been extended to the membership, fifty voices composing the personnel. Out of the A Cappella Choir grew the small or Chapel Choir which also enjoys a fine reputation among the musical organiza- tions of the state of Michigan. A CAPPELLA CHOIR Top ROW, left to right: M. Williams H. Teak, H. Lintz, W. Cutler, S Waarner, R. Sterling, C. Carter, I Sanders, C. Weiss, M. Hultman, I Birdsczll, W. W. Ruthiq, E. Blekkinq D. Montgomery, R. DeNoyelles. Third Row: V. Maze, F. Brown, D Harper, B. Thomas, I. Williams, R Bendall, R. Trull, D. Smith, E. Mor rison, C. Leetsma, W. Morrison, D Fink. Second Row: F. Kaufman, H. Orvis B. Reiqelmcm, M. Sutton, M. Holmes P. Koepfqen, D. Lindke, H. Moon M. Allen, E. Reavie, L. Wheatley R. Lyons, R. Kolvoord, I. Frcrker F. Ingersoll, E. Teak. Bottom Row: M. Goodwyn, E. Car- rier, N. Dodge, A. Arnold, L. Rob inson, I. Bird, G. Glass, A. Ludwick I. Schacifsma, I, Davidson, C. Ham ilton, M, Harrison, V. Bernecker, I Simmons.

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CONCERT BAND THAT music hath charms is undisputed. The helpless child or the strongest general is captivated by its magic powers. Alexander the Great was never conquered by man: yet he was overcome by the wonderful influence of music. lt could draw tears of iron down Pluto's cheek. The year of l938 marked an epoch in the band history of Alma College. Our alumni, sporting their Scotch blood, gave out and outfitted our worthy Alma College band with Scotch Kilties in theltoyal McPherson Tartan and now Alma claims the title of one of the two college bands in the United States, uniformed in complete Scotch kilts. Accompanying every student at the halves of our foot- ball games, parades, and numerous college functions, was a quickening of his purse, a returning of a forgotten gleam in his eyes, and a lift to his heart as he watched the Kilties, led by Hugh Flying Stick Garrison, and supplemented by the whining shirl of the pipes of lack Bryce, march on the turf. And again the Alma College band has given several concerts and have been acclaimed for their interpretations of overtures and marches at many occasions. lt is a rare opportunity that the band men have in the privilege that they enjoy working under a person of such ability in music as that which is possessed by the instructor, Prof. less W. Ewer. 81 Top.Row, left to right: lack San- ders, Harold Teak, Mark Todd, Eve- lyn Wellwood, Iames Emms, Walter Ruthig, William Morrison, Anna lean Sherman, Ralph Brown, Carl Wahlsten. Middle Row: Sidney Kane, Clifford Carter, Dane Smith, Harry Loper, James Hercik, Wilson Dunnette, Roy Anderson, Carvel Clark, Elton Ditto, Hubert Hill, Ioyce Snyder, Chester Harvie. Bottom Row: Edith Teak, Robert Gould, Alfred Lindley, Phyllis Koepfe gen, Robert Frevert, Robert Spencer, Gladys Turrel, Marjorie Sutton, Ruth Kolvoord, Florence McDonald. OFHCERS 0 WILSON DUNNETTE President HUBERT HILL Manager PROP. lESS W. EWER Director

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Besides presenting its annual spring and winter con- certs the Choir presents Chapel programs, I-Iigh School as- semblies and other civic appearances. This spring the large choir went to Chicago for a trip and tour of high schools. In March the Chapel Choir went for an extended concert tour ot upper Michigan and Upper Peninsula cities. STRING ENSEMBLE Top Row, left to right: Iulia Sohaafsma, Mavis Harrison, Henry Broughall, Florence McDonald, Miss Nelson. Bottom Row: Dean Fink, E. Wellwood, G. Bronson, I. English, L. Robinson, M. Tangalakis, A. Brenneman. E IN RECCGNITICN MISS Mae Nelson, newcomer to the Music department taculty' has already distinguished herself in a broad manner by her winning ot the Michigan Composers Club annual award tor the best composition by any Michigan composer during I938. Miss Nelson entered a series of twelve songs based upon trans- lations of Chinese poems by Professor R. W. Clack, Alma Math- ematics professor and a recognized poet of ranlc in the state also. I-Ier compositions were entered in the national compe- tition, the results of which have not been made public. To Miss Nelson goes credit for organizing and maintaining the string ensemble which became a part of the college musical picture late last fall. 83