Hillsdale School - Telescope Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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l.- A studem learns In understand the basic lundumemols of music through the patio! guidance nf Miss chnoh Art, Speech and Music The art classes are undoufably The mosr vari- ed in subiect matter and are the principle means by which a Hillsdale student may constructively release her creefive powers. Misg Shell'berg en- ergetically directs The numerous proiecfs which range from enamels and ceramics to prints and silk screening. The paramount aim of the art department is To develop an undeISTanding and appreciation of the Theories of art. Strict aHenfion is de- voted to each individual so 1haf, under The guidance of the instrucfor, she may produce her creafion in the best possible form.

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3 Dance Many joined dance classes thisI year for co- ordination and exercise. These girls soon found that the course included other forms of dance - mental ones. Students learned the qualities of movement and rhythm along with the dance steps. The girls were taught modern dance and some ballet, but they were required to create some of their own steps. This in itself augmented a knowledge of music, counting bars and phrases; and it also called for some imagination. Seventh and eighth graders learned folk ' nces and marching techniques for an assem- 2 y. They also learned special polkas and hops ! . the gym meet. The Spring concert caused much ado in all dance classes, Students learned new dance steps, created original ones, and combined the two. Girls who took dance not only toned them- selves, but also benefited from the other cul- tural forms associated with dance. Sewing The sewing classes teach the students the basic skills of sewing which eventually are able to materialize in the form of the stunning gar- ments modeled in the fashion show. The be- ginning pupil is shown the advantages in the proper selection of materials and patterns and l how to minimize time and material when cutting out the patterns. Next, the student learns how to use a sewing machine, and masters the skills and various types of hand stitches. Finally, all attention is given to- the finishing trim of a gar- ment. The student learns to enhance the style of her outfit and to create it in good taste. In addition to the knowledge of new techni- , ques, the student develops the skill of budgeting her time and materials and finds this very help- ful and important in all forms of studies.

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Miss Shellberg shows her siudic an studems the various color lechniquasA The speech classes serve as a means to pre- pare a studenf for future life by developing her ability to speak. This is accomplished by study- ing 1he fundamentals of voice and diction, The art of informal talks, and the principles of oral readings. Emphasis is given to public speaking in the form- of The oral, and attention is directed to the production of dramatic interpreta'ions. Pleasing sounds emanating from the music room are regularly heard in Hill Manor, for The music department is constantly at work pre- paring for some sort of musical program. Dur- ing these, The sfudenfs display The techniques which they have learned from their musical sfudies. The studies include vocal exercise and training, ear Training, sight reading, and The fundamentals of music. A heavy concenfrafion is centered on unison and Two, three, and four part singing.