Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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npanl iversity on Ensemble ersin of Mis- ity Percussion presented two .re a crowd of people January 23 ities Building. wt piece by Bartok a for two pianos, I other percussion The second piece, hanique by Anth- four pianos and 12 nstruments from a I to doorbells. ine Asher Wiley, roduced the ballet, the essence of a musician - to a piece as one d performs it. b her Wiley, director of of Missouri-Kansas Cit emble, performs wit She has toured exten- imba soloist. Photo by Tom Quick Richard Cass also performs Bartok's SONATA, which fea- tures the piano as a percussion instrument. Bartok was the first modern composer to treat the percussion group in a purely musical sense. During his one-man show, Tom Key portrays one of the many characters from The Cotton Patch Gospel of Matth- ew. The show hypothesized that Jesus was a man born in Georgia who spoke with a colloquial Southern accent. vxp; .s-jw-ayw u . CII'II' Spence, C oncerts 27

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A Courtesy William Harness Sacred Concerts Tenor William Harness, who appeared in the artist series on December 8, won his first professional role in the Met's California series. loyce Kostka plays SONATA FOR TWO PIANOS 'AND PER- CUSSION composed by Bela Bartok with the University of Missouri-Kansas City Percus- sion Ensemble. 2 6 C oncerts William Harness Opera and gospel tenor William Harness presented a Classical recital in the Fine Arts Auditorium on Monday even- ing, December 8. He and his accompanist, Betty Jo Mac- Phee, also performed a selec- tion of gospel songs during Monday's chapels. Harness has been a Church soloist, gospel quartet mem- ber, and professional opera singer. He sang the selection of arias and solo compositions with professional quality. Pieces composed by Handel, Massenet, Puccini, Listz, Rom- berg, Malotte, and others were sung with the expression and dynamics of an experienced and expert singer. Short explanations pre- ceeded many of the songs as Harness set the scene for the songs. From Faust to Mo- ses, he simply, but deeply, expressed the talent he possesses. Tom Key Unseen banjos, playing their renditions of old gospel songs, entertained the au- dience prior to the presenta- tion of Dr. Clarence Jordan's The Cotton Patch Gospel of Matthew by actor Tom Key. The Chapel filled with almost 1000 people for the November 13 one-man dramatization. Key held the attention of the crowd from the moment he sat in the chair and propped his feet on the desk in front of him. He led the crowd through Jesus' temptation, Sermon on the Mount, encounters with the religious leaders, crucifix- ion, and resurrection. He portrayed many differ- ent characters from the book of Matthew through action and various foreign accents. His vivid dramatization of the humanness of Christ through a Georgian lifestyle brought people to their feet in recogni- tion of the excellent performance. Contemporary, classic: from tenor t0 timpani University Percussion Ensemble The University of Mis- souri-Kansas City Percussion Ensemble presented two pieces before a crowd of almost 200 people January 23 in the Activities Building. The first piece by Bartok was a sonata for two pianos, timpani, and other percussion instruments. The second piece, ' Ballet Mechanique by Anth- eil, featured four pianos and 12 percussion instruments from a glockenspiel to doorbells. Charmaine Asher Wiley, director, introduced the ballet, explaining the essence of a professional musician e to grow with a piece as one practices and performs it. b Charmaine Asher Wiley, director of the University of Missouri-Kansas Cit Percussion Ensemble, performs wit her musicians. She has toured exten- sively as a marimba soloist. Photo by Tom Quick.

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3, . ff; ,,. A. a Author Madeleine l'EngIe responds during a question- and-answer period after her Tuesday afternoon lecture. Miss L'Engle's book, A WRIN- KLE IN TIME, won the New- berry Award for children's books. 28 Concerts Contemporary, Classics: from fundamental to fictions Found Free The first concert of the spring semester featured Found Free, a five-member band that ministers through song, humor, and story. The January 17 concert, sponsored by the Activities Board, enter- tained about 150 students. The group's music varied from country western to gospel rock. The humor and stories forced the students to look at themselves and evaluate their faith. Found Free, recently experiencing major personnel changes, was still writing songs and learning new material to perform. Madeleine L'Engle Throughout her series of lectures, Madeleine L'Engle caused students to think about the relationship between faith and art. Tom Quick Editor of Christianity Today, Dr. Kenneth Kantzer, presents to the students the topic Evangelicals Face the 80's. Despite a Monday night snowstorm, school was not cancelled so students could attend the meet- Ings. 1 Miss L'Engle presented story as a vehicle of truth. Although her Christian philo- sophy is a part of her writing, she never sets out to write a Christian book. She said that an artist must be a servant to his gift, which, for a Christian would include obeying the Spirit. As an author of children's literature, she finds that chil- dren are often able to under- stand concepts that adults can't grasp. Her children's book, A Wrinkle in Time won the Newbury Medal for most distinguished contribution to children's literature. Dr. Kenneth Kantzer Editor of Christianity Today, Dr. Kenneth S. Kantzer, appeared in chapel and special sessions February 10-11, as part of the Thomas F. Staley Christian Scholarship Lecture Program. Kantzer addressed such issues as the future for Evan- - gelicals in the 1980's, Moral Majority, and how to be a Christian leader. Questions about Jerry Fal- well and Moral Majority were answered in the Monday after- noon sessions by Kantzer. He commented that both Falwell and Moral Majority have begun to mature. We are grateful that Falwell stood up for moral values and evan- gelicals, said Kantzer. Kantzer also discussed the future of Christian colleges and the plight of mainline churches. Kantzer pointed out that in all areas We, as evangelicals, have a need for hungry hearts. Most of all, we must be true to Christ. e g Howard Tripp