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

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The Orchestral Art Society Membership Open To All Students Sufficiently Advanced NUMBER of graduates from the department of orchestral instruments are now occupying positions with the best symphony orchestras. Routined players are scarce and the demand exceeds the supply. The Orchestral Art society is maintained for the benefit of students and holds weekly rehearsals under the direction of William MacPhail, offering the experience necessary to the successful symphony player. Following a recent concert the press of Minneapolis commented as follows: V It is pleasant to note the progress made from year to year by the Orchestral Art society. Founded 14 years ago, it has extended its influence until the whole city benefits in some degree from its present activities. Band The Brass Band for players of wind instruments was organized two years ago to provide routine and schooling for students. The organization meets once each week for a two-hour evening rehearsal. Standard band music is studied under the direction of Thomas I. Slechta. Membership is open to musicians wishing to join. A Saxophone Band is maintained for the benefit of students in this depart- ment and Weekly rehearsals are held under the direction of Thomas J. Slechta. Membership is open to all students. Choral Art Society This is an Art Chorus of students and others which meets under the direction of Stanley R. Avery for the study and performance of the iinest examples of the smaller forms of choral music. As only one program is prepared each year, sung a-capella Qunaccompaniedj and from memory, the Choral Art Society provides unusual opportunities for both mental and vocal training in music. A Short Course In Piano Tuning Piano Tuners are scarce and this branch of music offers both men and women an opportunity of making large returns on a small outlay. The MacPhail School gives a complete course under Harry Larusson which requires from sixty to ninety days for completion. Instruction ,................................................. .---.-. 35 60.00 Piano for practice ............ ......- 2 0.00 Studio rent .................... 15-00 H Certihcate ........ 5-00 Total - ..... ............ 3 100-00

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