Linden Hall School - Leaves Yearbook (Lititz, PA)

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LINDEN HALL A Studies: Sieber 36 Vocalises, Op. 93 and 943 Easy Songsg Sight singing of simple, easy exercises. 2. Breath Control, tone production and enunciation continued with more difficult exercises to help each individual. Studier: Salvatore Marchesi, Op. 153 Concones continuedg American Songsg Bal- lads and Light Oratorio. 5. Preliminary exercisesg Sight singing of all intervals, scales and arpeggiosg ve- locity is acquired in all studies. Studier: Marchesi continued, Panofka, Op. 81, and studies by Bordogni. Foreign and American Songs, Operatic Arias and Oratorio. 4. Preliminary exercises of the full course, including selected studies in Italian, French and German, and Master pieces of Vocalization by Spicker, Op. 12. Rapid sight reading is required. Songs by classical and modem composers. Arias from French and Italian Operas. Certificate The Department's Certificate is awarded to the students upon satisfactory completion of the prescribed course in Piano or Organ, together with the course in the History and Theory of Musicg and to vocal students upon completion of the prescribed course in Voice, in History and Theory of Music, together with three grades of the piano course and at least one year's work of academic grade in French or German. A public recital must be given by the student, prior to the awarding of the certiicate. Department of Art This department is housed in a studio erected especially for this purpose under the supervision of Miss Virginia Gerhart, formerly the head of the department. It is most admirably adapted, both as to location and equipment, to the work for which it was designed. Excellent op ortunities are afforded those who desire to study and become pro cient in faj Drawing fpencil, crayon and inkj, Chl Painting fwater color, oil and chinaj, fel Modeling in clay. Free' hand drawing from models and natural objects may be chosen as an elective in the lower Academic grades. The History of Art and Architecture is taught, and frequent op rtunities are afforded all pupils to see and hear that which may aiclyih the cultivation of correct artistic judgment and taste by means of illustrated and other lectures upon this subject. IPage Forty-onej

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LINDEN HALIL the student is to begin will be determined by the head of the Depart' ment after testing her proiciency. Progress will also depend upon the student's capability and application. The study of the Piano may be taken as a part of the Music course outlined on page 29, or it may be pursued in conjunction with other studies selected by the student and approved by the Principal. Grade 1.-Technical exercises for the acquirement of perfect control of the muscles of the fingers, hands, and armsg scale in simple forms, easy studies and pieces by Diller and Quail, Gaynor, and Gurlitt. . Grade 2.-Major and Minor scales in various forms, studies by Hanon, Czemy' and Hellerg sonatinas by Clementi and Kullak, Gaynor Pedal Studies. Grade 3.-Scales, arpeggios and octavesg Bach's Inventionsg Haydn's and Mozart's Sonatas: Mendelssohn's Songs Without Wordsg Schumann's Kinderscenen. Grade 4.--Czerny's Art of Finger Dexterityg Bach's Preludes and Fuguesg Beethoven's Sonatasg Whidng's Pedal Studiesg pieces by Chopin, Brahms, Liszt, Greig, Mac- Dowell, etc. Violin Course The details of this course will be planned for each student. Vocal Course Two objects are kept in constant view throughout the course: Voiceftraining and Mastery of Vocal Technique. Correct breath' ing, beauty and resonance of tone, correct pronunciation and good enunciation are aimed at, and to this end individual attention is iven. g As soon as students have progressed far enough to make this advisable, they are given frequent opportunity to appear in public at Sunday evening services and concerts, in order that they may gain experience and acquire confidence. The students are also ad' mitted to weekly Chorus Class. The student must attain to aadegree of proficiency that will meet with the approval of the Musical Facr ulty, before she can be graduated from this course. The study of the Voice may be pursued as a part of the Musical Course outlined on page 29, or it may be elected as a special in conjunction with other courses. The following is a brief outline of the Vocal Work: 1. Correct Carriage, lessons in breathing, Hexibility of tongue and tone production, preliminary tonal exercises, major and minor scales and intervals, scale building and triad ormations are taught. IPage Foftyj

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LINDEN HALL Through the generosity of Mr. Herbert Spencer Greims of New York, a friend and patron of Linden Hall, the Seminary has become the repository of the Herbert Spencer Greims Loan Collec' tion of pictures and objects of artistic and historic value. For rates, see Terms for Extra Branches, on page 44. Department of Expression Expression is an art. It is the aim of this department to cul' tivate correct habits of speech, to teach students to read simply, truthfully, humanly, to help them interpret life and the beautiful in literature, and to impart the interpretation to others, to develop the voice and action so that all parts may respond harmoniously to each impulse of thought and feeling. The proper use of the speaking voice is a matter that no woman seeking culture can afford to neglect. To be able to express one s self clearly and forcefully in public and private is worth all the effort that is needed to acquire the art. The course includes the rudiments of elocution, special voice training, gesticulation, and pantomime. Selections are memorized and prepared for public rendition. Plays and entertainments are given at intervals during the year, to train for stage action and dra' matic art. All students in the Intermediate Department take class work once a week in this department, as a regular part of their course. Those desiring more advanced work than can be done in this elef mentary class will be given private lessons or may take the advanced course in small classes. For rates for advanced work see Terms for Extra Branches on page 44. H Department of Physical Culture A This department is under trained leadership and has as its object the harmonious physical development of the students. Classes are conducted throughout the year. The work consists of nastic drills, which are a combination of the German and Swedizhnmethf ods of physical culture. Special attention is given to special needs. All students are required to attend the classes and take part in the drills, unless excused on recommendation of the family or school IPage Forty-twoj