Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music - Opus Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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THE JORDAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Victor Kolar, Condjictor Beldon Leonard, Assistant CondiLctor The Jordan Symphony Orchestra, under the capable direction of Victor Kolar, upheld the reputation set for it in the past years very nobly this year. The annual Christmas Concert which was given at Caleb Mills Hall in Decem- ber, was the first program of the school year in which the orchestra participated. The combined choirs and choruses of Jordan and Butler and the symphony orchestra, under the baton of Mr. Kolar, gave Gabriel Pierne ' s cantata, The Children at Bethlehem. This was the first time a concert of this nature had been given and it was very well received by the public. The second concert of the school year was given at Camp Atterbury. The orchestra was received very favorably by the men at Atterbury and this concert was one of the high-lights of the year. In May the annual spring festival was given before a large and appreciative audience. The traditional spring festival included the choruses and choirs of Jordan, as well as the symphony orchestra. This year Jordan lived up to its motto of bigger and better programs for every new year, and the festival was extremely successful. Honorable mention is made here of Mr. Beldon Leonard who has worked hard as assistant director of the Jordan Symphony Orchestra. [ 16]

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JORDAN CONCERT BAND NiLO HOVEY, Conductor Charles Henzie, Assist ant Conductor The Jordan Conservatory Band, which for several years has been faithfully tended by Mr. Charles Henzie, gave two very worthy concerts this year under the able direction of Mr. Nilo Hovey. Mr. Hovey, a new member of the Jordan faculty, has worked hard with the members of the band and much praise is due him for his excellent performances. In February the Jordan Concert Band made their debut for the year 1944- ' 4 5 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. The program they presented was varied and beautifully performed. Mr. Henzie and Mr. Hovey shared the honors, each wielding the baton for several numbers. The second concert was given in May and the members of the band proved themselves versatile musicians by performing very nicely the well-chosen program. Several of the members of the band have performed as soloists and in en- sembles various times at the student-convocations this year, and have contributed their part to the Jordan radio broadcasts. [18]