Concordia College - Corona Borealis Yearbook (Edmonton, Alberta Canada)

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EDMONTON, CANADA AURORA 23 Standing:: Director A. H. Schwermann. Seated, left to ricrht : Henry Kuring, pianist: Gordon Schultz, violin: Paul Guebert. violin: John Hildebrandt, violin: Hubert Riedel, Eb. Horn; Walter Schoepp, trumpet; Richard Schultz, trumpet: Fred Stark, drums; Donald Kulak, banjo: Melvin Muhly, Spanish guitar: Lillian Jacobi, Hawaiian guitar; Dorothy Kuring, Hawaiian guitar. And dSlouv We Have an 0RCH6STRA Concordia’s musical talent was nurtured and brought into the limelight this year by the formation of the “College Orchestra”. This orchestra is under the skillful and able leadership of Director A. H. Schwermann and features twelve musicians with seven different kinds of instruments. Although it was formed rather late in the school-year, with relatively few members, it steadily grew both in quantity and quality until today it ranks as one of the leading or¬ ganizations of the campus. The orchestra has already given fine per¬ formances at various “showers” and concerts during the year, and it is the earnest hope of all that it has come to stay and grow.

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22 “AURORA” CONCORDIA COLLEGE Social and Literary Activities As the 1941-42 school term draws to a close, we can proudly re¬ view a very successful social and literary program. Our spacious dining hall was the scene of many social gatherings at such times as Hallowe’en, Christmas, and the birthday of the International Wal- ther League. Then, too, we might mention the hike in April when an enthusiastic group gathered around the camp fire to toast marsh¬ mallows and to roast wieners. We can hardly go into the details of any particular event, but the candle lighting service of the Walther League birthday party left a profound impression on us as a large crowd filed past the candle in semi-darkness to light their own candles. Two very successful skating parties were sponsored by the students, and on both occasions our rink was packed to capacity. The college band provided the skaters with music and at 10:30 o’clock all were invited into the dining hall where doughnuts and coffee were served. While the guests were eating their lunch, they were entertained with piano and vocal selections. During the winter months every Saturday night was set aside for public skating. Skating commenced at 8:30 o’clock with the band in attendance for two hours. These skating nights were enjoyed by visitors as well as students, for they provided an excellent way to pass the long Saturday evening hours in pleasant company. In order to get the students interested and better acquainted with the work and duties of the Walther League, they were given special leaves to attend the young people’s meetings and take part in the educational activities. The various societies in town were kind enough to change their meetings from Thursday to Friday nights. This program worked out very well and will undoubtedly be con¬ tinued next year. On Friday nights, when students are not attending Walther League meetings, they follow a well planned program consisting of movies, quizzes, and amateur hours. A great deal of time is spent in drawing up this program which serves the express purpose of creating a “We” feeling among the student body. These are but a few of the highlights of our elaborate social and literary program.

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24 AURORA” CONCORDIA COLLEGE Back Row, left to right: V. Johnson, W. Knipp. N. Eifert, F. Stark, V. Rithaler, E. Nielsen, D. Kulak. H. Baron, A. Regal, G. Krueger, E. Riep, E. Regal, A. Lucht, H. Riedel. M. Muhly, R. Schultz, P. Guebert. Front Row, left to right: J. Hildebrandt. E. Ulmer. A. Dyke, C. Schutz, J. Armbruster, Rev. A. H. Schwermann, Director; L. Guebert, H. Ivuring, W. Miller, P. Hyatt, W. Schoepp, S. Maier. THE CHORUS Music is an art which should find a prominent place in everyone’s life. Sing¬ ing especially is an essential talent because of its usefulness in our everyday ac¬ tivities. Song is a necessity not only in our church life and secular entertainment, but it is also of much value in our homes. With this in mind, our institution organized the chorus already in its earlier years. The main purpose of the organization is to acquaint the student with the fundamentals of music, and to arouse a desire for such attainment within him. Since most of our students have trained themselves for the office of the ministry, they have had ample reason to remember the work of the College Chorus with deep gratitude. Our pastors, especially in western Canada, are finding an ever-increasing need for musical knowledge in their profession. The Concordia Chorus, consisting only of male voices, meets regularly on Saturday mornings for practice. All those who are eligible are expected to as¬ semble. The climax, however, is reached when they perform before an audience on festive occasions such as College and Shower Days. Under the able leadership of Director A. H. Schwermann, whom the Lord has richly blessed with musical talent, this organization has an enviable record.