Liberty Ladies College - Liberty Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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Iy 0f rog- mas- ative Iy 0f ecial Ire 0f Eh? Glnnaprnatnrg Eliamlty. ECOGNIZING the demand in our Western country for the highest order of musical culture, the President has taken the utmost pains to secure, regardless of expense, the best available talent in Europe and America. The Conservatory aims to furnish facilities equal in every particular to those of the best conservatories 0f the Old World. With this design, the President has selected a Faculty Who have been specially trained under the best masters in this Country and Europe, and whose fitness has been tested by long and successful experiences. PROF. MARION F. DUNWODY, Director. Professor Dunwody comes to us most highly recom- mended. He is a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Leipzig, Germany, having been for two years a pupil of the celebrated Dr. Carl Reinecke. The following are some of the good things said of him by those Who know him: As teacher of Piano Music in this institution Prof. Marion F. Dun- wody has given entire satisfaction and great pleasure as well. Among musical critics in this city he is considered a master in his profession, both in respect to high culture and brilliant execution. As a teacher he is faithful, highly successful, and universally popular with his stu- dents. His native refinement and gentlemanly bearing fit him peculiarly for teaching young women and render him a most agreeable comrade in school work. I take pleasure in making these statements concern- ing hlm' R. T. VANN, President The Baptist Female University, Raleigh, North Carolina. 39

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Max : MUSICAL FORMS AND HISTORY. First Period.-General Musical History and study of the forms and change of style in works that mark its prog- ress from ancient to modern times. Second Period.-Biographica1 history of the great mas- ters of various periods and analysis of their representative works. POST GRADUATE COURSE. This course will involve a more advanced study of Musical Theory and executive prohciency, with special reference to the acquirement of an extensive repertoire of standard works. + L? wsmno

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Professor Dunwody is an excellent pianlst. You would seldolrn find his superior as a performer. He 13 also very popular arnonlg1 3:. pupils. And rarest of all, for one who has the musma. genius, e 11:, discreet. I believe, as, a music1an, and as a pleasant man to wor with, and as a popular teacher and dlrector of mUSIC, you would find him not only competent, but a very des1rable man. J. L. KESTER, Professor Science, Georgetown College, Georgetown, Kentucky. In answer to your letter of May 18th, I amyery glad to give the highest possible recommendation to Mr. Marlon F. Dunwody, of Raleigh, North Carolina, for the dlrectorship of the musmal depart- ment of your college. I am qmte sure that 1f you offer Mr. Dunwody the position, and it is accepted, you Wlll hnd you have. eyery reason for self-congratulation. I have known Mr. Dunwody Intirnately for a considerable number of years, and have never had the pr1v11ege of knowing a man more lovable, frank, generous and smcere. As a musi- cian, Mr. Dunwody,s talents are far above the average. He had a d15- tinguished academical career in Europe, and each -p051t10n he has occupied since his return to America has'been retalned by him for several years, an incontestible proof that hIS serv1ces were found sat- isfactory. As a concert performer, Mr. Dunwody has always met with success, and I consider he possesses special gifts as a teacher. He has energy, considerable tact, unfailing good humor. and a most engaging personality. ALFRED COWELL GOODWIN, Professor Piano, Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, Md. Your letter of the 18th inst, regarding Mr. M. F. Dunwody. Raleigh, North Carolina. is received, and in reply to same, beg to sav that I have known Mr. Dunwody from the time he was a student at the Conservatory, Leipzig, Germany. He is an accomplished musician, most excellent pianist. successful teacher, and a perfect gentleman. I consider him one of the best musicians in this country, and can heartily recommend him for the position of Director of your insti- tution. Mr. Dunwody is not only a splendid musician, but an all- round educated man, and a hne character. BRUNO MICHAELIs, Director of Music, Hollinf Institute, Hollins, Va. In answer to your letter of the 18th inst, will say: Marion F. Dunwody is a very fine musician and Dianist. He has had the very best schoolilng in America, and later in Leipzig, Germany, for five years. and a pupil of Carl Reinecke. Mr. Dunwodv is an excellent teacher, and .well qualified to be a Director of a Conservatory for young ladies. He is a gentleman and has always deported himself becoming a man In his posmon. CLARENCE DE VAUX ROYER, Professor Violin, Ithaca Conservatory of Music, Ithaca, New York. 40