Illinois Wesleyan University - Wesleyana Yearbook (Bloomington, IL)

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911112 Gtlarvitre A. illilager Mr. Clarence A. Mayer is an instructor in the XfVesleyan College of Music, assistant to Mrs. ,Tohu R. Gray. Mr. Mayer received a Teacher's Certihcate and a Diploma from the VVesleyan College of Music, having been un- der the eliieieut instruction of Mrs. John R. Gray for three years, between 1896 and IQOI. After one year's post-graduate work under Mrs. Gray, Mr. Mayer went to Berlin, Ger- many, where he spent two years under the in- struction of Kunst, Kleefeldt, and Godowsky, in piano, and in 'advanced theory, under Dr. Hugo Leichtentritt, the Well known critic, com- poser, and author. While abroad, Mr. Mayer studied especially the various methods and systems of different artists and teachers in developing pianoforte technique. Adding the best of these ideas to those he had previously acquired and proved in seven years of teaching experience, he is most ad- mirably fitted to develop a broad and reliable technique, while his intense enthusiasm in his work communicates itself to his pupils and inspires them with ambition to succeed. Mr. Mayer at present is traveling in Europe. iillliza Ella illlltw Ennis Ella Mae Lewis has charge of the primary department under Mrs. Gray. During the past years she has proved herself a faithful, cou- scientious teacher, winning the respect and es- teem of her pupils and associates. Her musical education was obtained at De- Pauw University and at the Wesleyan Col- lege of Music, under Mrs. Gray. Having been under the instruction of and associated with Mrs. Gray for the past live years, Miss Lewis understands her methods and system of teaching and has shown exceptional ability in interesting' and holding the attention of her pupils. Mrs. Gray has provided Miss Lewis with a Normal Course in primary teaching, by E. D. Hale, and she is prepared to make this work a specialty. l Uhr mealrgana, IEIIIH 27

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A Uhr mnzlvgana, IHUH illlliuz Eating Willis llllra. 26 Miss Daisy VVillis, assistant to Mrs. John R. Gray in Piano and 1-larmony, received her certificate under Mrs. Gray in T900 and her diploma in 1902, and has studied continuously with Mrs. Gray since IQ02, having completed the post-graduates course. Miss l1Villis is a thorough and careful teacher, and is especially adapted for chiIdren's work in music. llllartlga !ll1IarEanir1 Mrs. Martha MacDaniel, a student of Miss Hayes for the past few years, has charge of the intermediate and the harmony work in Miss Hayes' department. Mrs. MacDaniel has taken the Normal Course and is thoroughly equipped musically as well as alert, conscien- tious, and enthusiastic. Mrs. MacDaniel does not confine her teaching to one method, but studies the individual needs of each student and 'adapts the method to that need. The elementary course includes Scales. Studies by I-lerz, Gurlit, Czerny. Pieces hy Mrs. Crosby Adams, Mrs. H. H. Beach, Kul- lak, Schumann, Beethoven, Handel, Chamin- ade, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Jensen, and Grieg.

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Flin mrnlvgana, IHHH Aiiiliairh Fivarhera. Qiurnlinr 16. Sviringiirlh Assistant to Mrs. Gray.. LeRoy. 6 ' Eilanrlyv Q'Llym11pin11 Q .XSSi..f ll1t to Mrs. Gr'ly. Nornrll 'uid F'1I'Il1Cl' City. -- ' V di-1-., 4, 2 - 1 E111 . 'qu W 11 i' 31 9 5-4 , .35 . . L' ' '- . I . , 1 V 3 ,s ,L ,, .M I if ' J - if, , -. A .1 . C , 1 , :- , . . 4 1 'L NW: E mrs? 1 Vx - f A.. I F 5821112111 lCuiffen . - Assistant to Mrs. Gray. Chenon, Ill. , lflerna imlugnr Assistant to Mrs. Gray, Cl!l1'Cl1CC, Ul- 28 Y Ax