Ithaca College - Cayugan Yearbook (Ithaca, NY)

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ITHACA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC 27 MUSIC FESTIVAL h a n d I SIX-DAY COMMUNITY INSTITUTE At the Ithaca Conservatory and Affiliated Schools April 20 to April 25, 1925 For Teachers of Music, Elocution, Dramatics, Public School Music, Physical Education, Dancing. For Choir Leaders, Band Leaders, Orchestra Leaders, Community Leaders, Club or Society Presi- dents. For Preachers, Community Workers, Lawyers, Public Speakers, Athletic Coaches, Playground Di- rectors, Piano Tuners. Sessions will be held each day from 9:00 to 12:00 and from 1:30 to 4:00. f There will be daily band concerts by the Ithaca Conservatory Band or Orchestra under the direction of Patrick Conway. Dramatic Readings from the Modern Drama will be given each day by George C. Williams. P The School of Physical Education will also pre- sent Exhibition Programs, Basketball Games, Athletic Contests, etc. - Evening Programs will include an Oratorio by the Conservatory Chorus, a Play by the Dramatic Depart- ment, a Popular Lecture, a concert by the Conserva- tory Faculty, a Recital by the Conservatory Students and a Reception to Institute Guests by the Conserva- tory Officers and Faculty. Six Courses of Instruction will be offered. Those attending the Community Institutevvill register for one of these courses, but, when desired, one may sub- stitute sessions in any of the other courses. All ses- sions in any of the following courses are available to each person registering for the Community Institute. The Institute Instructors will include prominent members of the faculty of the Ithaca Conservatory of Music and Affiliated Schools, supplemented by several prominent speakers and educators from other institu- ions.

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1 26 YEAR BOOK OF THE Post-Graduate Courses The Ithaca Conservatory awards two special di- plomas for post-graduate workg one for teachers and one for artists. While the time necessary for the com- pletion of these courses may be approximately stated as one year for the teachers and two years for the artists course, it depends largely upon the talent and diligence of the individual student. The test of abil- ity in the teachers' post-graduate course will be evi- dences shown of unusually clear understanding of the general principles governing the acquisition of tech- nique and styleg a sound and thorough knowledge of the literature of music and its special uses in teachingg an intellectual and analytically critical attitude to- wards the whole art of musicg and a sympathetic un- derstanding of the needs of less advanced students. Artists' diplomas will be granted only to students who have proven their ability in successful recital work both as soloists, ensemble players and accompa- nists. The capacity to interpret musical compositions of importance .successfully Without the aid of a teacher will be considered a test of eligibility for an artist's diploma. Diplomas are granted on the satisfactroy comple- tion of any of the full courses. Certificates are granted upon the satisfactory completion of certain grades of courses. l

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YEAR BOOK OF THE Course I. Music A Conference for Music Teachers of our towns and small cities. Successful Advertising methods for the Private Teacher. How to interest a larger class of stu- dents. System and business methods for the studio. Student Record Cards. The discussion of methods and the latest teaching suggestions for the Piano, Violin, Organ, Voice, and Small String Instruments. How to overcome speciiic technical difficulties. Criticism classes. Teaching Ma- terials. The latest publications, Exercises, Studies, Pieces, etc. Magazines for the musician. Community Music. The Music Teacher a Community Leader. How to Conduct a Music Festival for a small town. Community Chorus. Community Band or Or- chestra. Community Concert Course. Music Study Clubs. Program Building. Church Music. How to organize, develop and train a church choir. How to create greater interest and thus secure more recruits. Congregational Singing. Evange- listic Singing. Church Hymn Books. Graded lists of Anthems, Cantatas, Oratorios and Choruses for various occasions. Proper balance of parts for Choirs of Vari- ous -sizes. Course ll. Expression and the Drama The Speaking Voice. Suggestions for its development and care. Correct Breathing Methods. Analysis of Vocal Troubles. Distinct Speech. Speech Defects and their correction. Stammering, Stut- tering, Lisping, Hoarseness, Nasality, Cleft-palate, Cor- rection of Foreign Accent, etc., Speech Clinics, Obser- vation of methods of treatment of above defects at the Martin Institute for Speech Correction. . Community Drama. High School Plays, Pageantry, How to organize and coach a play. How to cast a play. The making of costumes and the building of scenery. Make- up problems.. How to select a play. List of plays for var1ous'occas1ons. The dramatic society. Suggestions concerning the advertising' and promoting of school or community drama. Rlietoricals and Entertainments. Speaking Contests. Available materials. Coaching suggestions. How to J udge a Speaking Contest. Suggestions for Interscholas- tic Contests.