Boston University - HUB Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS University Chorus UNIVERSITY CHORUS The first activity of the 300-voice University Chorus, under the direction of Dr. james R. Hough- ton, took place in Trinity Church for Thanksgiving Convocation. At the second convocation the Chorus presented several Christmas selections. Also in December, the Chorus presented for the first time in the Esquire Theater, its annual per- formance of the ,Messiah To accommodate the audience, it was necessary to appear two nights, and two sets of soloists were chosen. For the annual spring concert, Dr. Houghton chose four contemporary works. The magnificent performances of the 300-voice Chorus have always left a lasting musical experience with the large audiences that have come to follow these events. GLEE CLUBS Another honor has been accorded the Univer- sity's Men's and Women's Glee Clubs this year. In addition to the annual tours of Europe and the Eastern United States, this year, an invitation from the Music Educators National Conference in Chi- cago has been extended to the group. The Glee Clubs, under the direction of Dr. James R. Hough- ton, are open to all University students. Menis Glee Club officers are Demetrios Pet- rides, president, David Hocking, vice presidentg William Seymour, secretary, Stefan Vogel, librari- ang Alicia Piasetki, Richard Grant, accornpanists. The Women's Glee Club oflicers are Sylvia Pearson, president, Norma Giusti, secretary, and Jane Power, librarian. Men's and Women's Glee Clubs X T 85

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MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS UNIVERSITY BAND The University Band this year won wide acclaim for its excellent shows on the football field during the fall, under the direction of its new conductor, Mr. Lee Chrisman, who came, this fall, from California, where he directed the oihcial Tourna- ment of Roses Band for a number of years. The Symphonic Band is possibly the best known of the musical organizations in the University. Half-time entertainment provided by the band, football trips to other colleges, numerous civic and school concerts, and various campus activities, all make this organization a highly desirable and useful addition to campus activities. Included in its personnel were four rnajorettes. , Officers for this organization are: Ruth Phelps, Half-time formation 'I 7 QAM .tr 1-i ,Y President, John Dovaras, secretary, Albert Lathan, drum major, john McGowan, equipment manager, Herbert Philpott, librarian, and Richard Boisvert, uniform manager. Mr. Chrisman, after one year of conducting at the University, has been asked to be guest conductor at several state and inter-state music festivals. These include the Massachusetts State Festival at Wor- cester, and the Tri-State Music Festival at Williams- burg. The Band personnel includes students from all the schools in the University. Membership at the conclusion of the football season included loo people. Plans for next year include expansion to as many as 120 members. Mr. Lee Chrisman, Director QE Wg,

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MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS ORCHESTRA The University Orchestra, under the direction of Prof. Francis Findlay, opened its fall season with a concert in the Esquire Theatre, the iirst public performance in the University's newly-acquired auditorium. In addition to its own program throughout the year, the Orchestra joined the University Chorus, the Choral Art Society, and the Opera Workshop for combined artistic successes. At the annual concert in May soloists in the College of Music who achieved professional status, were given an appearance with Orchestral accom- paniment in some major work. This event has become an annual event for the College of Music to further the talents of students who have achieved some measure of success professionally. Officers in this 75-piece organization are John Hanulik, president, Bill Meyers, vice president, and Deborah Upton, secretary. CHORAL ART SOCIETY Using a group of 60 voices and a 20-piece or- chestra, the Choral Art Society, under the direction of Prof. Allen Lannom, produced one of the finest examples of choral and orchestral ensembles that has appeared at the University in many years. Review- ers gave the Society credit for an excellent per- formance of Mozart's Requiem in D Minor. Soloists for the event were Frances Marsh, soprano, John Morabito, tenor, Gwendolyn Belle, contraltog and John Colleary, bass. Annually, the Choral Art Society tours through- out the eastern United States. Audiences have been overwhelming in their praise of their a cappella singing. Cleveland Howard is the assistant, and Richard Parrinello the accompanist. Officers are John Dovaras, president, Barbara Mullane, vice presi- dent, Ruth Gnerre, secretary-treasurer, and Cor- don Dean, librarian. l86l