Grand Island College - Islander Yearbook (Grand Island, NE)

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Mashek L. Shattuck Reese Hamlyn Ceiress Miss Pinder Eberly Wright llbrrhvatra The Grand Island College Orchestra has this past year been under the capable leadership of Miss Jane Pinder of the Conservatory. Due to the fact that we have only a limited number of instruments, including first and second violins, viola and cello, We have not appeared in public very frequently. Most of the members belong to the Grand Island Symphony Orchestra and have participated in the two concerts sponsored by that organization, the Beethoven concert being one of the outstanding events of the year. At the Athenian operetta, A Maid of Tokyo, We also did our bit. We appreciate the effort put forth by Miss Pinder and we feel sure that withl an increased membership next year, we Will have an orchestra inferior to none. 60 l

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N Terry, Johanson, Hamlyn, Stewart, Hauke, Eisele, J. Kleinkauf. P. Shattuck, Parker, W. McGrath, Alicata, E. Smith, J. Simpson, Guy Morse lDi1'ectorj, Zum Brunnen, F. Rice, Andree, Starr, Thomssen, H. Smith, Frownfelter, R. Ain-:lie fAccompanistJ. fllllmfn C5122 Qlluh This was the first year that Grand Island College has had a Men's Glee Club. For a new organization the interest was very marked, and about thirty men became members. Professor Guy Morse succeeded in developing a spirit of enthusiasm, and the club gave promise of becoming a valuable asset to the college. The Men's Glee Club appeared in only two affairs: the Homecoming Banquet and the Football Banquet. The performance in each case was very com- mendable. It is to be regretted that due to conflicts of various natures other appearances could not be arranged. It is hoped that the Work of this organization can be carried on in the future, because it undoubtedly has its place among the other activities. A good Men's Glee Club is of value not only to those who hear the programs presented, but also to the members Who have gained much in instruction and practice. ' The officers Were: President ............r.. - C- James Simpson Secretary and Treasurer --- ..r,.. Harold Eisele . ,, l . 09

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Top Row-Tingley, Keiss, Nitzel, VVicker, Center Row--Eaton, Cavett, Haggart, Kruse, Alexander, Means, Schleutcr. Bottom Row-Simpson, Stewart, Switzer fConcluctorJ, Phillips, Frownfelter. IH il The G. I. C. Band, in its present membership, was organized at the beginning of the fall semester, 1926. It was at first difficult to find time in the college schedule for practice periods, and,to avoid conflict with the many other extra-curricular activities. But through the experience of Mr. Switzer, director, and his ability to arouse enthusiasm in his students, the band succeeded in adjusting itself to conditions, and judging from corn- ments heard at the various concerts, is doing exceptionally well. Altho formed too late in the season to play at the football games, the organization appeared at the Football Banquet and at seven of the home basket ball games. It also accompanied the team to Kearneyg it gave brief concerts at the high schools of Doniphan and Ravenna, and two in our home chapel. Social activities included several rehearsals at the Switzer studios, with luncheon and entertainment furnished by the members. These were under the direction of a committee of two: Otho Means and Alva B. Cavett. Similar affairs were enjoyed at the homes of Phillips, Haggart, and Schleu- ter, members of the band. President ............ ..... D on Haggart Vice-President ...... .... F red Schleuter Secretary ..............,...,........................ Bert Wicker Treasurer ............,............................... Don Starr Publicity Manager ....................s,........ Frank Alexander It is hoped that the band will continue through the summer-school in 1927. Plans for next year are for an extension of the work to include a two-hour course in Band Directing. 61