College of New Rochelle - Annales Yearbook (New Rochelle, NY)

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Music Warner M. Hawkins Columbia, 1906-1907; Ernesto Consolo, Lugano, Italy; Mrs. Edward MacDowell, Dr. Goetchius, New York; diploma in piano, Institute of Musical Art, 1912; in theory, 1914; Instructor, Institute of Musical Art, 1916. Professor in Theory of Music Artistry, culture, affability are qualities outstanding the personality of Professor Haw- kins. His prerogative of artist is undisputed in New Rochelle, for we are well acquainted with his achievements here and particularly in New York City. As a lover of music he has proven his noble-hearted zeal in that cause by his earnest endeavor here at the College of New Rochelle. His methods are thorough and conscientious; his musical slogan being, “Per- fection in technique always”. In his professor- ship as well as in private life he is courteous, sociable, and friendly. His smile is intriguing, giving us a glimpse into the inner man who is so gently understanding of the strivings of those who follow the same ideal. His person- ality has absorbed the composer in the man, with the charming result of a successful, lovable genius. N. Stuart Smith Institute of Musical Art, New York, 1905-1906; Dr. Goetchius, M. Stojowski, F. N. Reisberg, New York, 1904- 1906; Madame Zeisler, Chicago, 1906-1908. Professor of Piano “Art is one of man’s few serious activities”. In such serious activities is Professor Smith interested to the oblivion of everything else. Among the prominent contemporary artists of instrumental music, Professor Smith holds a high place. However, despite the fact that his work has obviously been production in the musical world, he has not confined himself entirely to that sphere. Professor Smith en- riches the Faculty of New Rochelle in its Music Department, where in the role of teacher he stands for originality, earnest endeavor, and ability. All revere him, but those who come in daily contact with his unique personality and work under his guidance find in him a never- failing source of inspiration Twenty-seven

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Music Madame Alma Webster Powell Mus.B., Columbia University; M.A., Columbia University; LL.B., New York University; Ph.D., Columbia Univer- sity: Studied in St. Petersburg, Paris, London, Berlin, Milan, and New York the art of singing; student of act- ing with Heinrich Conreid; Associate Director of the Powell and Pirani Musical Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Director “The Alma Webster Powell Vocal Academy’ 5 , Brooklyn, N.Y.; Author of “Advanced School of Vocal Art”, “Music as a Human Need”. Instructor in V oice The Music Department of the College of New Rochelle appreciates its good fortune in being able to claim Madame Powell as one of its Faculty. Madame Powell has had a very successful career both as a teacher and as an artist, which double role is singularly remark- able. As an artist she is well known in Metro- politan Grand Opera and has sung to large audiences in Europe as well, while her capa- bility as a teacher has been attested by her widespread success in New York City. Her work here has more than justified our ex- pectations. Her pupils show rapid progress and a well - rounded artistic development. Madame Powell has a charming personality, a cosmopolitan culture, that makes association with her truly delightful. Miss Veronica Govers Mme. Luisa Cappiani, 1905-1907; Rodi-Fiesso, Switzer- land; Alberta Randegger, London, England, 1908; Lecturer on Music in Department of Education, New York City, 1909-1916. Instructor in F oice Among the musical lights of N. R. C. we place the name of Miss Govers, an ardent worker in the field of vocal music. She has not been with us for a great length of time, but long enough, however, for us to appreciate her zeal for our musical development. Her pupils find her not only a scientific and finished teacher but one of wholehearted belief in encourage- ment as a step to progress. This belief has been amply justified by her professional success. Tireless energy, sympathetic encouragement, and an ever-present fund of enthusiasm are a few of the qualitities that have made Miss Govers the musician and woman whom we know today. Twenty-six

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Music Miss Sofia Naimska Graduate of Warsaw Conservatory; Theodore Leschetizky 1901-1905, 1911; Instructor, Institute of Musical Art. Instructor in Piano We have had the benefit of Miss Naimska’ s talent for some years past and appreciate the efficient work that she has done in our Musical Department. Miss Naimska is a pianist of considerable prominence in New York City, and the fa ct that we have been able to enjoy the benefit of her musical instruction has been an advantage that we have realized well. Her pupils at New Rochelle have always been a credit to her and to the College, and have shown the fineness of technique and delicacy of interpretation for which she is known as a teacher. Aside from her professional merit, Miss Naimska is a woman of highly admirable qualities, one whose sociability and kindly nature have won for her many friends at N.R.C. Miss Mozelle Bennett Instructor in Violin We shall always associate Miss Bennett with a glorious burst of music, for it was in concert that we first became acquainted with her. When she plays, it is with true inspiration, ob- livious of all but her violin and its message. Her love and enjoyment of music is complete and thorough, and as a teacher she inspires her pupils with much of her splendid spirit. New Rochelle’s admiration for Miss Bennett is not restricted merely to her musical accomplish- ment but to the charm and appeal of her personality as well. A magnetism which is both sweet and powerful. Because of these qualities and achievements, because she is the Miss Bennett whom we know so well, we feel that success and esteem will always be hers. Jgjf Twenty-eight % ANNALES