Milton Academy - Yearbook (Milton, MA)

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Cqrclzestra ORCHESTRA Mr. Van Slykc, Ilarwood, Hallowell, Rob., Ilufstader, -lolmson, Ullian, Freeman, I., Horak, Mr. Siskovsky Bice. Chase, Cratwiek, Frederick, Hartmann, Lamont Gregg, McPhee, Graves, Cluett, Faxon, Crocker, Bingham, Fiske Higgins, Starr, Iselin, Smith, Freeman, R., Oldberg, Robbins The Orchestra has made long strides along the road to musical success during the past season. From the festivities of the opening day, when over one hundred en- thusiastic harpsichordists, steam caliopists, and plumberls helpers applied for member- ship, the Academyls music department has done an excellent job in organizing the group which performed so ably in the two concerts. Assisting the Glee Clubs at the Christmas Concert, the Orchestra accompanied in the carol Sing lVe Nowcll, arranged by Mr. VanSlyck. This was followed by Haydnis Toy Synzpliony and Bachis beautiful Jesu, joy of AIIIIFS Desiring, Bob Freeman, solo oboe. The customary spring concert consisted of solos by members of the graduating classes of both schools, a Concerto for Four Violins by Telemann, a Trio by Mozart, a seldom heard Piano Quintet of Beethoven, and three selections by the Orchestra. Working under the principle that, at a secondary school level, the opportunity to play significant music is more important than the considerations of perfect perform- ance, the Orchestra played the M inuet from Bavelis Sonatine, the March from NVagner,s Die Meilstersinger, and three movements of the First Symphony of Beethoven. In spite of the diflicult nature of the program, the audience heard an excellent performance. fContinued on Page 710

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anal Glzoir ' ' 'idea S' IF.5..., J V '1- CHOIR Parlcer, Nobili, Crews, Mr. Abell, NVebster, Martin, Lewis Parsons, liatehelder. Tiekuor, Fitzgibbons, 'l'womlmly, Olson Coulter. Bowditch. Gregg, Schwarz, M., Greenway, Oldberg, Smith, Bingham chorus, Angus Dei, of the Mozart Requiem, the Choir gave Nlendelssohnis The Right- eous Living Foreuer. The joint Clee Clubs sang three negro spirituals, and then sep- arated for several songs from the late Ren- aissance. After a fine performance of piano works by Bach and Chopin by Robert Freeman, ,53, The Boys' Clee Club sang ltandall Thompsonls Tarenteliu. The con- cert closed with three choruses from L,Al- legro, by Handel. The Choir did not sing often during the fall season, but rehearsals were held for engagements before and after Christmas vacation. Three hymns were sung at the Christmas Chapel Service: Zion Heurs the lVllfl.'fHI16'Il Singing, Lo, How ll Rose Ifer Blooming, and W'l:il1' Slreplzerfls lVl1fCfICl1, with the Madrigal Club. Previ- ously, The Choir and Madrigal Club had performed Tye's Arise, ye Servants of the Lord at the Christmas Clee Club Concert. In April, rehearsals were held more fre- quently in preparation for anthems to be sung in Chapel before the Sunday evening services. At the Service on Graduates Day, the Choir sang Integer Vitae. Palestrinals Aziommus Te was performed before a serv- ice in which the new lighting of the Chapel window was dedicated. Various daring arrangements of the Choir and Madrigal Club were tried in the loft when the series of anthems began on May 2. Successful performances of several numbers, including Domine Jesu by Mo- fkfontinued on Page 719

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mmatzic The Dramatic Club production chosen for this year was Playboy of the VVestern lV0rl1I,D the humorous story of an Irish community with an array of interesting and amusing characters. Irish brogues were sharpened, tryouts were held, and the cast was picked. Rehearsals in the Thacher Room and lioom 11 then began. At the same time, strong backs were being mustered together to assist with the staging of the production. Some spent their time climbing around the rafters of the llathaway House theatre putting in the lighting system. The costume men wan- dered here and there measuring waists, while the business managers were trying to persuade people to see the play. The dress rehearsal went smoothly, the only mishap being that a set threatened to fall down on two or three occasions. The performances of the play took place on March 6th and 7th. The Hne acting on the part of the cast was particularly praised. The male parts were played by David Greenway in the lead, George Oldberg, Frank Kernan, Harry Fitzgibbons, Henry Cortesi, and President Malcolm Ticknor. We are very grateful to Mr. Duncan for helping out in the absence of Mr. Torney, and to Mrs. Sedgewiek for the tremendous amount of work that she put into the pro- duction. VVe also wish the best of luck to next yearis officers, Dave Greenway and Marshall Schwarz, and to the large number of returning players. in DRAMATIC CLUB Olgant. Beecher, Ehrlich, Thorndike, Raymond, Kernan, Parker, Emery, lfaber Duncan. Yillard, liobiuson, A., Oldberg, Schwarz, M., Greenway, XVebster, Andrews, XVilliams, Morgan. Cortesi Crews. Robbins. Eldridge. lfiske. Swett, Mr. Duncan, Tieknor, lfitzgibbons, l'arsons, Coulter, Martini Noble, Edmonds, Knowlton, Damon 43