Butler University - Carillon / Drift Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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WaGulfe ©f the Jj9usiG[ epaitfemenfe Mr. Clarence Forsyth, the director and teacher of the piano, organ, theory, and com- position, received his earlier musical education in Indianap- olis and Cincinnati, and after several years of professional ex- perience, went to Germany, where he studied for over four years with leading masters. From them Mr. Forsyth has received certificates giving him credit for a thorough knowledge over the entire field of the branches which he now teaches. Mr. John Towers, teacher of solo and dramatic singing, is one of England ' s most eminent singing masters. After finishing his studies in his special line with Pinsuti, at the Royal Academy in London, he con- tinued his work in theory and composition by a three years ' course with A. B. Marx, in Berlin. Many of the public singers in the North of Engl and have been under Mr. Towers ' tuition. Mr. Richard Schliewen, teacher of violin and cello, finished his violin studies by a three years ' course at Berlin, with DeAhna and Joachino. He then traveled as solo violinist for two years, during which time he appeared with such artists as Anton Schott, in concerts at Bonn, Cologne, Amsterdam, Dresden and other music centers. After officiat- ing for some time as concert manager at Dusseldorf, and orchestra con- ductor at Dortmund, Mr. Schliewen came to New York, where he occupied for several years prominent positions in the orchestras of Thomas, Damrosch and Seidl. Miss Jeanette Crouse is an Indianapolis lady who is pursuing her studies in the Indianapolis School of Music. She has recently been engaged as tutor in the music department, where she is having the most gratifying success. 14

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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY. B apartment txi Ifhilxxsapliij. THE Department of Philosophy embraces the study of Psychology, the History of Ancient and Modern Thought, Political Philosophy and Logic. Psychology is taught by lectures and a text-book, bringing be- fore the student the latest and best ascertained facts and principles of the sciences. The History of Philosophy is taught by lectures and by special read- ings on subjects assigned, the result of which are embodied in theses for the class. In the study of Political Philosophy, are embodied the principles of constitutional government in the United States. Formal Logic is designed to analyze the entire process and the laws of thought. This is accompanied with abundant illustrative examples, in order to make the student familiar with the application of the prin- ciples of the science. This department offers also to graduate students a course of philosophical study leading to the second or masters ' degree. Pres. Benton, Professor. 16