Mid America Nazarene University - Conestoga Yearbook (Olathe, KS)

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Three additional faculty members give instruction in the field of music. Mrs. Karen McClellan teaches music theory as well as giving private organ and piano lessons. Another instructor in piano is Mrs. Susan Classon. Serving as the director of the College Chapel HARDY WEA THERS Choir is Mr. Hardy Weathers. KAREN MCCLELLAN-Instructor in Musicg B. Mus. Ed., Bethany Nazarene SUSAN CLASSON Collegeg Graduate Study, Kansas State Teachers College.

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FI E ART DEVELOP MU ICAL ABILITY Music is a language in itself. It speaks when words cannot and in a way they never voice. Music is an important part of the curriculum at Mid-America and is a great branch of service for God and for the country. The head of the music department is Dr. James Main. Besides teaching Fine Arts and private voice lessons, Dr. Main has the direction of each of the quartets and the Heritage Singers. Professor Gary Moore is new to MANC this year. Professor Moore teaches Fine Arts, class and private voice. He also gives ofhis time in special musical performances. X . Q R 4.5905 X- 22 +7 X?- GAR Y MOORE -Assisiant Professor of Musicg B. Mus. Ed. . Q N. JAMES MAIN-Professor of Musicg A.B., Central College M.A., State College of Iowag Ed. D., University of Oklahoma

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k Nw I :L x'. lla! . X. P' irq , RICHARD CANTWELL-Assistant Professor of Musicg BRA., University of Nebraskag M.A., Nebraska University. Bill Hieb plays the trombone in the band. BA DPRO OTE NEWE THUSIA M In every school there is a music department, and in every music department there are two divisions: the vocal music and the instrumental music. Here at Mid-America the vocal music department seems to receive more attention, but that does not mean that we are without a band. Our band is a small group, but the talent is definitely there. Under the direction of Professor Richard Cantwell this talent is brought out and made to do some very fine things. Prof. Cantwell, Assistant Professor of Music, came to us this year from Eastern Nazarene College. His enthusiasm and love of music brightens the group and helps us to strive for perfection while we enjoy ourselves at the same time. The band officers help him in his task of leading our group. They are President Dave Jones, Vice President Woodie Stevens and Secretary Debbie Dyer. The band's first performance was at the Thanksgiving Concert, along with the Heritage Singers and Chapel Choir. It has also performed in chapel and at the demonstration for approval of President Nixon's war policy. The pep band does its part by adding life and spirit to our home and some out-of-town basketball games. .101 hx Under the leadership of Prof Cantwell, the band has become an active part of the music department.