Philadelphia Musical Academy - Da Capo Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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Messages PRESIDENT ' S MESSAGE Graduating Class of 1964, you have now to meet the challenge of making a career in which your love of music will ever be an important aspect. May the pursuit of excel- lence, high ideals, and solid values contin- ually guide you in your chosen profession. As your life work continues, be it teaching, listening, or performing, see that your ex- perience s enrich you as well as those you contact. The Faculty and Friends at the Phila- delphia Musical Academy wish you the best of success. We welcome an exchange of ideas with our Alumni-to-be through the years to come, and the pleasure of sharing mutual interests in this marvelous world of music. Maria Ezerman Drake, President DIRECTOR ' S MESSAGE It is with pride that the faculty, stu- dents, and administration can look back on the current year that is just now coming to an end. Recent examination of the record shows that our students rank favorably in academic achievement with those in colleges and universities across the nation. This has been shown to be true of both the fresh- men newly admitted and the seniors about to graduate. When we also consider the Academy ' s fine musical standards, it becomes apparent that we can already boast of offering a very high quality education. However, as I look forward to coming years, I see further accomplishments and improvements at the Academy as interest in and support for our program grows. With the dedication and committment that you have already demonstrated this year, I am sure that in the future the Academy will soon become in reputation as well as in deed one of the nation ' s leading music colleges. A. Hendrik Drake, Director

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DEAN ' S MESSAGE There is but little doubt that the Phi- ladelphia Musical Academy falls heir to some fine talents in the field of musical endeavor and that some of them develop their potentials to the fullest. However, there is another serious responsibility that every student here must accept: the prepar- ation for better citizenship. It is to this purpose that our Academy is dedicated when requiring courses of a cultural and general academic nature. The excuse that there is not enough time to adequately practice is hardly a reason. It is merely an excuse. Look about you between classes and you will better understand. Be honest with yourselves, please. If you truly desire undergraduate recognition you must be willing to strive for it. Other- wise, consider the wisdom of registering as a special student and give yourself ample opportunity to do what you really want to do. Many of you have come for help and guidance. If you passed through prescribed admissions channels, we know a lot about you which will help us to help you. ' our problems may not be merely musical, nor even academic. They may be personal. We respect you as a person, and you will find us understanding. We wish you well, Abe Pepinsky DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR ' S MESSAGE Looking back over the past four years you must be aware of the tremendous changes that have taken place at the Philadelphia Musical Academy. You have been part of an institution whose ideals and standards have been heightened by the addition of outstanding new faculty members. The past four years have been transitory ones and we, as well as you, have learned from them. Future classes will take advan- tage of our experiences and will benefit from them. May the role you played in the develop- ment of the school develop you also as a responsible, dedicated, and outstanding musician. I hope you will remember us as the years go by, and allow us to share with you the pleasures of your musical expe- riences. Maurice Kaplow, Director of Development