Mulvane High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Mulvane, KS)

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NINETEEN fllW»i n«» svit ?Al»ii»l MULVANE SEVENTEEN WtcUUJC M0 UUclCk HIGH SCHOOL Mxxsit A better opportunity for the study of music in our high school was provided for this year, by the skillful advice of Mr. Curfman. He arranged for a period to devoir to music, the same as our other subjects, by shifting periods, and beginning school at an earlier hour, thus making five periods in the morning. This extra period was used for the study of music, both for chorus and orchestra work, which took three days in the week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. A chorus of forty members was immediately organized with Mr. Curfman as di- rector, and a study of good, classical chorus numbers was begun. The Victrola was used several times and much was gained from it by hearing the songs played before trying to sing them. An orchestra of fourteen members was also organized with Miss Blair, music teacher of the grades, as their director. Some of the numbers they used are, Bitter Sweet, On the Wing, and First Love. Both organizations furnished opportunities for students who knew practically noth- ing about music, to begin such study, and also opportunities for those who were more advanced, to be helped by the practice. The music department gave one program during the year, on March 9th. The chorus sang Bridal Chorus, from the Rose Maiden, ' and Italia Italia Beloved. They also gave the musical farce, Mr. Mikado. The orchestra furnished several good numbers, among which were, Mason ' s Grand March, Shadows, O, Belle Nuit, from Tales from Hoffman, Apple Blossoms and Twinkling Stars. The vocal music up until spring, was devoted entirely to chorus work and glee club work was not done at all. This accounts for our not learning a greater number of songs, but it was thought best to give everybody a chance instead of forming a glee club and doing more individual work. However, in the Mikado, there was a chance for some solo work. The plans for the spring work were to do more glee club work, such as mixed quartets, duets and solo work. The appreciation of the numbers sang by ihe chorus and by the talent in the play, were shown by the applause from the crowd at the Mikado. As a result of the time and efforts put forth by the members of the chorus during the year, they feel that they have been greatly benefited. They consider this success due to their faithful and able director .Mr. Curfman. Let me go where ' er I will, I hear a sky-born music still; It sounds from all things old. It sounds from all things young, From all that ' s fair, from all that ' s foul, Peals out a cheerful song. It is not only in the rose, It is not only in the bird, Not only where the rainbow slows. Nor in the song of woman heard. But in the darkest, meanest things There always, always something sings. ' Tis not in the high stars alone, Nor in the cup of budding flowers, Nor in the redbreast ' s mellow tone, Nor in the bow that smiles in showers, But in the mud and scum of things There always, always something sings. Lemoin Seaman — You don ' t know mudx. Page 35

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Ml ' I.YANK 111(111 SCHOOL (OnnuK smi Slack NINETEEN SEVENTEEN Vera Riggs — Ah Thmnlrr.

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MULVANE IIK.II SCHOOL (Orange attb ilUack NINETEEN SEVENTEEN (Lhc ifmih §cluml (Orchestra ( lonductress LOUISE BLAIR Violins MISS III. Alt; HELEN BltAIR CHARLIE MULLER Mandolin : ALBERT HARVE1 Clarinets : CLEEL McBEE I. MURINE McCREIGHT I !oi nets : HOLLAND JOHNS RUSSELL THROCKMORTON Trombones: PAUL PAYNE LILYAN DICKINSON Drums : HERBERT BUTTERFIELD Accompanist s : LUCILLE HOWARD HELEN HOUGH Considering the fad thai the prospects for a high school orchestra were indeed rather poor in the beginning, this organization has enjoyed a successful year and prom- ises to continue as such nexl year. There were only about five members who had ever had any experience with playing their instruments, and it took considerable time and persuasion on the pari of Miss Blair to induce new members to purchase new instruments, take individual lessons and join the orchestra work. When it was ar- ranged to give a short period each week during school time to practice, the interest increased and work progressed nicely. Mr. Hull, of the Metropolitan School of Music, of Wichita, was secured to give private lessons to some of the beginners. this organization was not financially aided by any school district funds or out- bid ' help, it is to tie complim ented that it mel all of its own expenses and accomplished so much. Money which wi lei from last year ' s operetta fund was used to purchase a snare drum, music and other equipment, while the orchestra expects to soon have funds to purchas and trap drum fixtures. The frist attempts a1 public playing were not exactly like the finished product, hut later appearances i tin- orch ve shown marked improvement. Some of ' he entertainments in which it took part this year were, Fads and Fancies, the min- strel given by the baseball boys, the Senior class play, the Mikado, the spring millinery openin, beside playing .it the chapel and church services. Th( lire now includes about twentj selections. The members will continue their practice and hope tor a better and bigger ear in 1917 and 1918. The success and progress of the orchestra is due largely to the efforts and faithfulness of their able di- rector. Miss Louise Blair. Leo Johnston — Heads or Tails?