George Washington High School - Monument Yearbook (Cedar Rapids, IA)

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WHAT' S WHAT IN THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT From what school are you a graduate? I am a graduate of the lllilwaukee State Nor- mal School and have attended Northwestern Sev- eral summers. How long have you been a voice teacher at IVashington High? This is my first year of teaching at VVashing- ton, having previously taught at IXfIcKinley Junior High School. IVhat influenced your choice of music as a vocation? I was interested in a musical education and better qualified for work in music than any other profession. VVhat goal are the voice classes striving to at- tain? The voice classes are working diligently to prepare themselves for entrance into the Glee Clubs. KIISS RICK.-XRDS Ivhat is your pet peeve? Pupils who sing off pitch. In what school activities do the Glee Clubs participate? The Glee Clubs are always willing and enthusiastic supporters of such activities as school assemblies and outside gatherings. IVhat section of the vocal department is entered in the state music contest this year? The Boys' quartet will compete in the contest. John IXIetcalf has been chosen as a soloist to represent the boys of our high school. The Glee Clubs have received first place in the contest for two successive years, therefore, they will not enter this year. IVhat does L. R. A. KI. after your name stand for? L. R. A. KI. means that I was graduated from the Royal Academy of llIusic of London. In how many phases of instrumental work in Cedar Rapids are you interested? I am director of the IVashington Senior High School Orchestra and Band. Also I have charge of eight Junior High Orchestras, Grant Senior High Orchestra. and the super- vision of fifteen Intermediate Orchestras, and the direction of the Coe Band and Boys' Pioneer Band. Uihat instrumental organizations are en- tered in the state music contest this year? The Orchestra holds state championship, and the Band tied for first place last year. This year the Band is out to take first place, if earnest work and capable musicians are any forecast of future events. NIAJOR Dom-ZEL Under what leaders of note have our or- ganizations had the privilege of playing? Our organizations have twice had the pleasure of playing under the direction of john Philip Sousa. Page One Hundred and Eight