Lincoln High School - Lincolnian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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Music THE LINCOLNIAN Page 23 JAMES PRYOR MACEO WILLIAMS EDNA HAMMETT FLOYD STIMMETZ ROLAND BRUCE All these things do not come in a day but by gradual growth. And I sincerely feel that within a few years the musical “atmosphere” of our city, like other eastern ones, will be greatly purified. A MUSIC LOVER. The Musical Department of Lincoln High School has made wonderful progress this year. Never before in the history of our school have we had an orchestra, but this year we do claim that we have an orchestra equal to any high school orchestra in the state and we say this with a great deal of pride. At the Musi- cal and Gymnastical exhibition at Convention Hall last fall our orchestra made its first ap- pearance. This first attempt was indeed a suc- cess. “To whom do we owe the success of our Musical Department?” you may ask or “Who has done this?” We answer proudly, our own musical director, Prof. Frederick Jerome Work. Monthly Musical programs have been a fea- ture worthy of consideration and praise since February, 1916. When the first of these pro- grams was rendered in our auditorium. PROGRAM. February 6, 1916. Superba Dalbey Orchestra. Sanctus Guonod Lincoln High Chorus. Murmuring Zephrs — Piano Jensin Miss Edna Hammett (a) Mammy’s Li’l Baby Burleigh (b) The Tale of a Ginger Jar Burleigh Mass Genevieve Wilson Miserere Verdi Orchestra Armourer’s Song DeKoven Mr. David Jackson Dutch Lullaby Nevin Serenade Schubert Mr. Pryor and Orchestra Selected — Piano ...Schutte Miss Cora Carr. (a) Liebeslied — Violin Kreisler (b) Minuetto Beethoven Mr. Maceo T. Williams Orchestra On this first program we have three of our high school pupils, Miss Hammett who, on account of her great musical talent, has won The Orchestra

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f Page 22 THE LINCOLNIAN cALusic ROGENA BEARD CRAWFORD DARDEN EUDELL JOHNSON EDITH ROBINSON LEMUEL WILLIAMS Too modest to pose ‘Dear old Lincoln High 1916 Members MUSIC The music lovers of Lincoln are, not only increasing in number, but are beginning more and more to appreciate the value of real music. The true foundation of this, I believe, is due to the harmony classes instructed by ' our own Prof. Work. I, though not a har- mony student, am a lover of music, and realize that little good can be derived from a piece of which we know nothing. It is necessary to have a knowledge of the composer’s life, un- derstand the times and circumstances in which he lived. And, if possible, get his attitude at the time he was composing his piece. It is true of a musician as it of a poet, a slight love affair may change the whole tone (attitude) of his composition. I have attempted to gather some oi the direct and practical everyday uses of harmony. It teaches the student to estimate music more at its real value, so we think dc vine art something more than fancy. It helps him study good from poor music. His tastes will be on a solid foundation, not an indefinable emotion. It gives ability to correct misprints found in almost every piece of music, thus saving the performer many a pitfall. The more we understand a piece the better we enjoy it. And lastly, it is an indispensible help in reading and playing scales, chords and arpeg- gios. Nothing has been more pleasurable aud praiseworthy than the “Pop” concerts, also conducted by our beloved director. Here the students and friends had a chance to, hear “real” music played by a colored orchestra. (Unusual in Kansas City). There is yet room for further advancement along musical lines. Nothing is so helpful as a musical club. You are not really musical if PROF. F. J. WORK you have no knowledge of the musical affairs in your community and country. You should read a musical magazine. You should, in reading the Sunday or daily papeis, look eagerly for the musical page. You should know what foreign musicians (performers) are touring America. You should begin a musical library. All these facts and current events could be dis- cussed in a meeting of the club. If everyone reads you will, at each meeting, get something you did not know.

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Page 24 THE LINCOLNIAN (ffllusic J. EDWARD PRYOR, Cornetist much favor among the citizens of Kansas City; Mr. Edward Pryor, the Cornetist; Mr. Maceo T. Williams, who draws the bow with so much ease and who as we say, makes the violin talk. The monthly programs were very successful and proved of much value to the public. On April 14, 1915 at the Polytechnic High School, the students gave the operetta “The Drum Major” under the direction of Pro. Work and Miss Brydie. Misses Saxie English and Roxanna Cowden, and Messrs. Kenneth Oden and Harry Robertson showed excellent dramatic ability in mastering the leading parts. The Christmas program was rendered by the Senior class. The play was taken from Dick- ers “Christmas Carol.” CAST OF CHARACTERS Old Man Scrooge Edgar Unthank Mr. Cratchet Maceo Williams Mrs. Cratchet - Alberta White Jas. Morley (Ghost) Earl Fowler Ellen (Scrooge’s former sweetheart; Marie Moore Jas. Chandler Frank’s wife Rogena Beard Dancers. Roxanna Cowden Blossom Fox Maude Williams Saxie English The Dancers won much praise in this play. W. H. DAWLEY, Jr, Teacher of History and Latin Chairman of Social Committee Frank (Scrooge’s nephew)