Occidental College - La Encina Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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blend voices in ha mony A flood of tone once again echoed from Thorne Hall as the combined glee clubs after weeks of arduous efforts presented finished, profes- sional performances to full houses in the annual Home Concert. Both serious and lighter musical selec- tions were included in the vocalists' program. Songs were woven around the theme Centennial Cinderella, and were designed to celebrate Cali- fornia's Cold Rush anniversary. Rem- iniscent of the '49's the glee clubs created a magic atmosphere with gay pinafores and all the accoutre- ments of miners. No exception to the rule, the i948 concert under the direction of Mr. Swan continued to be one of the highest rated perfor- mances of the year. Pianist Horace Martinez. Soloists Bill Griffin and Patricia Beems. 25

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and prepare lor special oc Mr. Swan directing the lVlen's C-lee. Singers on tour beamed at their conductor. 26 just as the music is an important part of Occi- dental so is the C-lee Club trip an outstanding event of the Music department. This year they made a tour of Southern California during between-terms vacation. Stopping points were Orange, Santa Ana, Oceanside, San Diego, El Centro, San Bernardino, and Riverside. As in the past, the group presented programs both religious and secular in nature and soloists were featured. A highlight ofthe trip was a visit to Old Mexico in EI Centro. Peggy Palmer and committee planned May Day. if 2 fs. 4- Q F Ei' lllrl