Eastern Mennonite University - Shenandoah Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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ho SYMBOLS of tokens recall many memories. ‘ SPRING conversation ARTS STEERING COMMITTEE: Leon Mi Linda Buckwalter, Ma er warmth, le y the Bard’s Nest Z ie a ‘ 4 ; i ‘o a A T.S. ELIOT DISCIPLE, Professor |.B. Horst reads ‘“Choruses from the Rock” to quiet worshippers at the Nest.

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eer ee SQUARE TABLE DISCUSSION pulls in comments from Professor John Lapp, Everett Metzler, Atlee Beachy, James Metzler and Pastor Truman Brunk, Jr., during Vietnam Focus Week. of Doctrine PLUGGING FOR REDEVELOPMENT, Robert Sullivan, Harrisonburg Planning Commission Chairman, points out the location of MHarrisonburg’s eyesores. ae INE SS ome

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THE AUGSBURG CHOIR of Minneapolis under the direction of Leland B. Sateren performed at EMC, March 2. A Breath of the Arts A breath of the arts—fine and folk—guised in professional and amateur garments diverted EMC community from the study grind. Baritone soloist Henry Wiebe brought a February reper- toire of Haydn and Mendelssohn. The 65-voice Augsburg Choir appeared for a public concert March 2. Emphasizing 20th century sacred music, several by Director Sateren, the College Choir al- so sang a Baroque chorale and a Bach cantata. The Spring Arts Festival demonstrated the expression of human values in Appalachian folk culture, March 30 — April 1. Dr. Cratis B. Williams of Boones, North Carolina, interpreted the south- ern mountaineer’s cultural heritage, and Miss M. McGrew’s contemporary art assortment exhibited the feeling of the ballads told by Dr. Leonard Roberts, a West Virginian tall-tale-teller. With guitar strummings, rousing protest music and readings of Eliot’s fine imagery, the Bard’s Nest shingle welcomed thoughtful dialog and spirited singing. Special guests often treated the group. Over tarts and hot Dr. Pepper, faculty members invited students to talk freedom, paint- ings and curriculum revision. AFTER HENRY WIEBE’S CONCERT, Earl M. Maust and the guest soloist com- pare EMC and Grace Bible Institute music departments.