New England Conservatory of Music - Neume Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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1961 NEUME-SIAFF Carolyn Marr Co-Editor John W. Marson Co-Editor Leah Tuchinsky Literary Editor Barbara Wolfson Literary Editor Brenda Cole Art Judith Polio ... Photography Kenneth Hilliard Advertising Catherine Fannon . • Directory William Bertelli Faculty Candids Kay Beckwith Organizations David Hicks, Dean Advisor CAROLYN MARR EDITORS JOHN W. MARSON

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Foreword 4 Dedication 7 President ' s Message 9 Deans 10 Faculty Council 20 Graduates 21 Organizations 51 Dormitory 67 Performing Organizations 73 Advertising 82 Directory 93

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DEDICATION CHESTER W. WILLIAMS, upon his arrival at the New England Conservatory, served as a member of the theory faculty for seven years. He was appointed Dean of the Conservatory in 1953 and has memorably upheld his office until I960 when he was named Executive Dean and Dean of the Graduate Division. An adept oboist during his high school years, he furthered his musical matriculation at Oberlin where he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Theory. An active member behind ivy walls, Mr. Williams participated in the Conservatory Orchestra, the College Glee Club, and he was also the student director of the college band. Further studies by Mr. Williams ensued at Harvard University where he achieved his Master of Arts Degree. Here Dean Williams was a member of the chapel choir and assistant director of the Harvard orchestra. The busy and versatile life of Dean Williams is well depicted by his various musical associations. A member of Pi Kappa Lambda, national honorary music society, he has been the assistant conductor and first oboist with the Wellesley Community Orchestra and guest conductor of the Amphion Club of Melrose and the Cape Ann Symphony in Gloucester. Students will always cherish their thoughts of Dean Williams for his genjaine concern and understanding of their problems along with his sincere interest and empathy in coping with the hurdles confronting any who seek his council. To you. Dean Williams, is humbly dedicated the 1961 edition of the Neume.