Illinois State Normal University - Index Yearbook (Normal, IL)

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The Crowd becoinc-5 Il mass of motion as the ihythmiu in-at of Elliiigtmfs jun we-ts the pace at L1 Big Four. o a fO1' HHCIHO' 211'1Ct NVlietlicr lcuding the baud or taking au iiitermissicm, Duke Ellington emits Ll pc-rmiiiility that L'Il1'ilptllI't'S his crowd. mr i , .MM ww ik i fi- 5 Q KX, W, L Q

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Progressive jazz or the traditional ballad-four bands brought to NlCCO1'1HlCli Gymnasium a repre- sentation of todays trend in music. Ralph Marterie aroused enthusiasm for joining the rapid pace set by the beat of Skokian. Duke Ellington displayed the quick silver rhythms of his piano in Perdido and Sophisticated Lady. The relatively new Peter Palmer added to his instruments the perfect blending of an effervescent vocal group, enriching the mechanical with the melody of voice. Stan Kentons quiet charm contrasted with the sonorous quality of his band as it rendered the ever-popular Artistry in Rhythmf, An addition this year provided for the Four Freshmen and a concert under the stars. A welcome respite from the hectic atmosphere of college life-the moods created by music-caused all to turn their thoughts to a study in rhythm. amiliar li thm . . . BIC FOUR CONIMITTEE-Frorzt Row: Xlarslia Turner, Richard Cudcinan. Nancy VVarner, trcasurcrg Al XValgren, co-chairman Karen Nally, co-chairmang Sharon Kraglcr, sccrctaryg Bev Brush. Sccoml Hour: Nancy johnson, Ann YVarlield, Barb Wfiegand Gus Qucrciagrossa, Donna Bessant, Marti Laird. Karel Schumm, Patricia Billings. Back Row: Pam Silvcrwood, NVallie Vfheelcr Don Ciner, Steve Skinner, Lois Smart, Pearl Henderson, Peggy johnson. if Q. E few- ' K , .V Q5 m M I ' 9 ff J-ff'

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hrough the Ages Thirteenth-century friars and monks wandered through the old English countryside, garhed in hooded robes and earning a livelihood by preaching and pre- senting Bihlical plays to the common people. Today, their successors are known as Blackfriars, a fraternity open to all campus men irrespective of creed, national- ity, or race, who have a musical, artistic, or dramatic talent. As in ages past, the modern-day Blackfriars plan an original spring show. During the fall, they began by seeking interested and skilled pledges. After a rigorous Hell Wfeek, pledges became actives and con- A rtumou he-tween Terry Mac-kin and Ron Isom is humorous to Basil Humphrey. Iuhus Alu mdti md Dile H15 wood l1'ltlL1pllt tht moment wht n lim Grincr will bring his monster to lifc.