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Kenneth Spencer . . . Musical 194-7-4-8 “Practice”. That is what Kenneth Spencer, the well-known Negro bass- baritone, described as the most important factor in a singing career, during the pleasant interview which followed his recital for Balfour Technical Students on Friday, February 13. Born in Los Angeles, Mr. Spencer’s musical career began when he was a member of his high school glee club which appeared at school programs and at functions of the Lions and Kiwanis Clubs. His real study was started when Mr. Spencer was fifteen years old. He con¬ tinued at the Hisman School of Music. Also a graduate of the Milligan University, Mr. Spencer’s extraordinarily deep voice was often appreciated by American servicemen at U.S.O. Canteens during the war. He sang over the N.B.C. for three years and has starred in the popular motion picture films, “Showboat” and “Cabin in the Sky”. At present, Mr. Spencer is on a tour from Alaska and it was on his way through to New York that Reginans and especially the students of B.T.S. were able to enjoy this talented singer. Mr. Spencer’s program here consisted of music in a lighter vein. The story of Cap’n Mac and Oh No, John were mischievous ballads in which the broad- shouldered, stately young man’s panto¬ mime motions were effective. Mr. Melvin Owens, accompanist, took the spotlight for a few moments when he offered two diffi¬ cult arrangements—Fire Dance by DeFalla and Schumann’s Romance. The climax of the program was reached when, on the insistence of his audience, Mr. Spencer sang 01’ Man River. There’s No Hiding Place Down There concluded the recital. Yes, Mr. Spencer, if your outstanding career is chiefly the result of constant practice, your time has not been spent in vain. This has been proven over and over again by the acclaim of the thousands of people for whom you have sung. The students of Balfour Technical Schooi graciously give you their thanks for your enjoyable recital—they also wish to to extend to you, their sincere wishes for your continued success as one of the outstanding baritones of our time. Page 10 Balfour Beacon ’1,8
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