MacPhail College of Music - Coda Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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,,,, , ,. , ,,. ,.. ,,.A., ,...., ,... ... ,, ... ,,.. ,. ,. ,.. ,,.., ,. ,... ,,. ,,, S2 .. ,..... ,... .... .. ,..... .... .. .. ,... ,,., ,,.. i Ralph Trimzan CSIZQJZLBT' Campbell Maude Scott Anne MacPhail RALPH TRUMAN teaches according to the Sevcik principles and his pupils excel because of his careful instruction. He is unusually talented, possesses a fine technic, and his playing is characterized by beautiful tone quality and perfect intonation. CHESTER CAMPBELL qualified for entrance in the Conservatoire de Paris in 1918. During a period of study in this school he had instruction from the leading French masters. Upon returning to Minneapolis he became a mem- ber of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, resigning after one year to de- vote himself to teaching, a field in which he has been particularly successful. His many pupils demonstrate his ability as an instructor by their beautiful tone quality, pure intonation and correct methods. He conducts an orchestra for the beneht of his pupils. MAUD SCOTT is a capable violinist and instructor. During her five years upon the MacPhail School faculty she has given a number of successful pupils' recitals. Her thorough system of teaching and high ideals make her a very successful teacher. ANNE MacPI-IAIL, who has been a member of the MacPhail faculty for the past four years, appeared as soloist in over one hundred and fifty concerts. She is thoroughly acquainted with violin technic and literature and brings to her work an enthusiasm for teaching and a knowledge of normal methods which make her an unusually fine teacher. She has a B.A. degree from the University of Minnesota. A large number of talented pupils belong to her class. IRMENGARD MALMO has the natural temperament of a good teacher. She is energetic and conscientious, producing excellent results with her large class of stu- dents. She has received her violin training at the hands of 1. Rudolph Peterson and has appeared in recital a number of times with splendid success. KALMAN JELENIK is a very conscientious teacher who has had splendid success as a teach- er. He uses the Sevcik principles and is very particular in regard to proper foundations. His pupils show excel- lent training. He is in charge of the MacPhail Junior Orchestra which gives several concerts annually.

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H 0 0 L J. Rudolph Peterson 6 has made a remarkable success of his teach- ing. After holding the position of hrst violin for five years in the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, he resigned to devote himself entirely to his pupils in the Mac- Phail School. Few men are as gifted for teaching as Mr. Peterson and the large number of pupils seeking his instruction are a strong endorsement of his work. The splendid results he secures are obtained by a careful attention to detail, his untiring en- thusiasm, and the personal interest that he takes in all of his pupils. His time is very much in demand. Mr. Peterson has charge of the violin normal course for teachers. S2 ..,, ,........,.,.... lY.lt.P..i..l ,,,. ....,,...,,,,,,..,,,,,....,,,,..,.,.... . ,..... . .,,.. , ,.,...,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,.,, i Ruth Anderson has had remarkable advantages for study, both in America and abroad. For a num- ber of years she was a pupil of the great Belgian master, Eugene Ysaye, and was considered among his best students. Upon returning to her native country she toured as soloist and also in the famous Boston Fadette Ladies' Orchestra. She is at pres- ent organizer and conductor of the orches- tras in the Minneapolis Public Schools and will accept a limited number of violin pupils. Mabel Jackson is one of the most popular violin teachers in Minneapolis. She enters upon her twelfth year as teacher in the MacPhail School with a large class of pupils. She has brought out an unusually large number of gifted pupils who are enthusiastic in their praise of her methods of teaching. A recent period of study in France brought her hon- orable mention for her fine technic and fine musicianship.

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W t falm Gatsclze Hazel Halvcr Ncisoz: I-Hfilf Hifi?-V Rvwkvrf Grant Haggfquist JOHN GATSCHE studied in Leipzig for several years, playing in the sym- phony orchestra under Xvintersten, after a thorough training in his home city of Marienbad. He has been a member of the Minneapolis Symphony Orches- tra for twelve years and during that time he has built up a splendid reputation as a teacher. A large number of students have benefited by his instruction. HAZEL HALVER NELSON uses the principles of Ottaker Sevcik in her teaching and she has succeeded in bringing her pupils through the early stages of violin playing with a good understanding of proper bowing and left hand technic. LUCILE 'HICKS ROSSKOPF has a brilliant violin technic and because of her splendid bowing and pure intonation, she produces a fine tone which inspires her pupils to work for artistic results. GRANT HAGGQUIST has rapidly gained a reputation as a teacher and violinist of excellent attainments. Because of his musical talent he was given a musical education under the United States Veterans' Bureau. He is thor- oughly acquainted with the technic of his instrument. Violoncello CARLO FISCHER of the Yioloncello Department of the MacPhail School will personally accept a limited number of pupils. As a teacher, he has had unusual success. His masters were Prof. Bernhard Crossman and Prof. Hugo Becker of the Dr. Hoch's Conserva- tory at Frankfurt-on-the-Main, two artists who have developed 'cello playing to its highest state of perfec- tion. Mr. Fischer will conduct classes in chamber music where violinists, pianists and 'cellists will have training in proper ensemble interpretation. l