Milton Academy - Yearbook (Milton, MA)

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Bingham Mr. Abell Once again, the Orchestra winds up an interesting, though rugged, year. With Mr. Abell at the helm, our pieces at the Christmas Concert received more praise than we usually get in a whole year. As one master put it, I was actually able to enjoy the Orchestra music this year. The major work was Bizet's L'Arlesienne,,' in which Lorraine Dyson did an excellent job as solo flute. The flutes and strings accompanied the Glee Clubs in Stozel's Weihnachtskantate. Orchestra, Glee Clubs, and hired brass choir finished up magnificently with Bach's Cantata 129. The next concert was the Festival Orchestra Concert at St. Paul's in April. After much preparation, including a dance the night before, the Orchestra performed. Parts of Haydn's Mil- itary Symphony, a concerto for strings by Vaughn Williams, a piece by Wagner, and parts of a symphony by Bruch highlighted the program. The Masses of the Easter Concerts were ac-companied by a few select members, but most of our preparation was for the Spring Concert. The first three mentioned Festival pieces were played. Also, Pavanne by Gould was presented, which, though enjoyable to play, was probably most appreciated by the 'short-hairs' in the audience. And thus we completed another season, and now pass on our high hopes to next year's group. The Orchestra First Roux' Hitzig, P., Bradley, Ryerson, Forbes, E., Stone, Bingham fPres.D, Zetzel, Dyson, Goodhue. Second Roux- Blackwell, Benfield, Abell, M., Chor, Bergfeld, Dennison, Rogerson. Third row: Perkins, Hartzell, R., Newton, Hartzell, J., Carter, N. Fourth Row: Horak, Joplin, Mr. Abell. Hartzell

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The Choir Perhaps the Choir's greatest achievement this year was a marked increase in the amount and scope of its work, which we hope and believe was well received by everyone. During the fall term, under the always able direction of Mr. Abell, the group performed a large number of pieces before the Sunday evening Chapel services, in addition to the usual Amen. Mr. Grilhn introduced to the Sunday Chapel some distinctive Italian and Russian works, and the winter term's Amens set the congregation off on the right foot for the coming week. When Mr. Abell took charge of the evening services again in the spring, the Choir kept to its stepped-up schedule, until by the end of the year, it was agreed that the group had a most successful and useful season, as well as an enjoyable one for the members in Classes I and II, and we hope, Messrs. Abell and Griffin. Up in the loft at Mr. Griffin Firxt Roux' Harding, Weld, Bingham, Cheever, fP1'e5.Q, Francis, Wadsworth, Hitzig, P. Seroml Razr: Mr. Abell Holcombe, Minot, Burnham, Bergfeld, Bolton, Gan nett. Hartzell, J. 25 .se K., Mr. Griffin. Third Roux' Hartzcll, R.. Clark, A.. Hitzig, W If .1

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Ifirsi Row: Abell, S., Bingham, Curtis, Hitzig, P. CPres.J, Forbes, E., Stone, Mellen, Goodhue. Second Rau Kemp, Pope, Morris, Bergfeld. Tlaird Row: Rockefeller, Joplin, Newton, Dyson, Mrs. Freeman, Horak. Fourth Roux' Spitzer, Brown, M., Benheld, Abell, M., Blackwell. Ififtb Roux' Hartzell, R. The Chamber Music Society The Chamber Music Society began its fourth season with a fanfare, supplied by Dick Hartzell on the trumpet. There has been a great deal of interest shown in the organization this year, and with good results. The Society was able to produce a most enjoyable concert. fEnjoyable for the performers at any rate, as a reward for hard work.J An interesting interpretation of a Haydn Trio for violin, 'cello and piano was given by Newton, Hitzig, and Curtis on their re- spective instruments. The Flute and Iiute Society of Stone CDD and Kemp provided entertainment with a lilting duet. The third class quartet was one of the more dedicated groups, being well-organized. They show great potential for the next two years, and we are sure they and the Society will have great success. This year, on the whole, despite the usual difficulties such as scheduling and the lack of certain crucial instruments, was a satisfying one. This is largely a result of the expert supervision of Mrs. Freeman, who supplied us untiringly with her help and talents. Kemp and Stone Curtis, Hitzig, and Newton