Illinois College - Rig Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

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Tw 20 music 3323? f Among tl1e numerous advantages Illinois College offers to its sl udents is the special Opportunity of cultivating a desire for the fine art through tl1e channel of its musical department-the Illinois Conservatory. The Illinois Conservatory of Music had established itself as one of the best organizations of its kind many years before it was amalgamated with Illinois College. It was founded in 1871 by Prof. W. D. Sanders, who was then one of the leading and most successful musical instructors in the West. The high standard set up byits first director, I. B. Poznanski, who later be came instructor at tl1e Royal Conservatory of London, has always been main- tained. Among teachers of note wl1o have since been connected with the Conservatory are J. S. Barlow, Dwight, Nutting and Johannessen. The Conservatory offers one of the best curricula in the state of Illinois. Not only those of the particular musical departments are offered opportuni- ties, but all students found in any or all departments of the united , institu- tions have 'the advantage of becoming members of such organizations as the Illinois College chorus, the'A Capella choir and the Conservatory orchestra, wl1icl1 are the only ones of their kind in Jacksonville, without any ekpense of membership, and with the added advantage of appearing in public recitals. The present faculty of the musical department offers strong courses. Under the able management of Director William E. Kritch, the departments of violin and theory, piano, organ and voice have become very efficient, and maintain the exceptionally high standard set by the founders. Individual attention forms a great part of tl1e instruction, and the student who' attends must attain a strong personality with broader views and an understanding of tl1e value of musical subjects. 4 MA DAM 141 Wl1lf'H4l N E R, Volcv'

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l9ol I2 'Physical Culture -pm l9 nlg Weba f,x -..A ..,- f COACH' 0. G. HARREL Although the term Physical Education is of comparatively recent date, the idea is older than any record, and tl1e underlying principles and methods which we now apply consciously were prehistorically applied, perhaps uncon- sciously, as shown by the physique developed. Tl1e early Greeks placed the ability to wield, effectively, the javelin, the sword, and the bow and to run and endure fatigue above all other accomplishments. In the present day the development of the body as well as the mind is ad- vocated by all prominent educators. The value of physical development is thoroughly realized at lllinois. For those who do not get a chance for devel- opment by being on the different athletic teams there is an opportunity in the gymnasium. Although credit is not given for this work, each student is re- quired to take two years work in this Department in order to obtain a degree. The gymnasium is spacious and well equipped with apparatus necessary for physical training and able instructors are in charge of this important part of the college course. Coach O. G. Harrel, who conducts the men's classes, is a graduate of Earlham College and during his college days established quite a. record as an athlete. He is also coach of all the college athletic teams. Mrs. P. C. Thompson con- ducts the training in the girls' department.

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