California Western University - Loma Del Mar Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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FINE ARTS DEVELOPMEN Mr. Louis A. Lanyon Mrs. Mary K. Phillips Miss Susan Stout Music Music Dance f ! A growing group of excellent musicians presented music at student activities, athletic events, and in concert for the first time this year. Vocal groups at Cal Western in- clude the chorus and Chamber Sing- ers under the direction ot Dr. Robert A. Emile, and the Opera workshop, under Dr. Walter Teutsch. Instru- mental groups include the band, un- der Prof. Lewis A. Lanyon, and the orchestra, directed by Dr, Emile. Mary K. Phillips teaches a music ap- preciation course for non-music majors. Mixed chorus presents two annual concerts and provides music at Commencement. The Chamber Sing- ers also participate in the chorus and sing at University and city functions. They toured Southern Cal- ifornia and Arizona, singing at vari- ous high schools, colleges and churches. The band plays at athletic events and provides music at Com- mencement. The orchestra, in a year of growth and training, will be ready tor concert activity next year. Not pictured: Dr. Robert A. Emile, Dr. Walter Teutsch, Dorothy H. Keat- ing.

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ACE WITH ENROLLMENT Mr. Stanton C. Oates Mrs. Beulah H. Simons Dr. L, Camp Gilliam Education Education Education ,Ego , A f 1 -HV, , si ,, ff' , iw , Senior Marilyn Keast has the constant iob their schoolwork as well as possible. of observing her children to see that they understand Anne Miller shows the wonders of the North American continent to primary pupils at Loma Portal. 25

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EFLECTS CULTURAL GROWTH .L atm fn 'iv ...Ji Regular afternoon rehearsals of the choir Took place under The direction of Dr. Robert A, Emile. Impressionistic dance was one of The variety of dance classifications presented as the dance department enioyed one of its most active years. The dance department strives to give students the fundamentals of various dance techniques, to develop graceful movements of body control and to Teach principles of art form. Courses offered include ballet, modern dance, Dalcroze Rhythms, character ethnic, folk dance, and Pas de Deux,,Dance classes present- ed an outstanding annual recital under the direction of Mrs. Helen Hithersay and Miss Susan Stout, dance instructors. The recital included five principle scenes frorn Greek mythology, presented in the forrn of modern dance and classical ballet. The classes also presented the Greek tragedy, Antigone, in a drama-dance feature of the annual Arts Festival. Dance students also held weekly non- credit jazz workshop classes, sponsored by Miss Stout, which became increasing- ly popular through the year. Not pictured: Helen Hithersay, 27