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

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1965 volume:

-B-A: 1965 PRESENTED BY THE YEARBOOK STAFF OF THE PHILADELPHIA MUSICAL ACADEMY FOUNDED |s7Q PHILADELPHIA CONSERVinDRYofWSK; i ' ;„„.;X., 1617 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Member of National Association of Schools of Music Associated Schools Philadelphia Conservatory of Music • Philadelphia Dance Academy All the different branches of art receive their inspiration from the same root. What is -that root? I believe it is a passionately strong feeling for the poetry of life - for the beautiful, the mysterious, the romantic, the ecstatic- the loveliness of nature, the lovability of people, everything that excites us, everything that starts our imagination working, laughter, gaiety, pretending in the way that children do, strength, heroism, love, tenderness, every time we see - however dimly - the god-like that is in everyone - and want to kneel in reverence. LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI From Music for All of Us, Copyright, 1943, by Leopold Stokowski. Published by Simon and Schuster, Inc. Dedication DR. JANI SZANTO President Emeritus When Jani Szanto became President-Director of the Philadelphia Musical Academy in 1942, he brought his vast experience and wealth of musical know- ledge with him from Europe. Under his foresighted administration the Academy achieved great prominence, receiving its accredication from the National As- sociation of Schools of Music. Born in Hungary, he received his musical education in Budapest and in Vienna, where he graduated. In Europe he had a rich career as concert violin- ist, chamber music player, and teacher, which culminated in a lifetime profes- sorship for violin master classes at the German State Academy of Music in Munich. The European press praised him as a matured, spirited artist; a born great artist , considered outside of Flesch perhaps the most style-perfect violinist of contemporary times. The Munich String Quartet, which he founded in 1919, was considered one of Europe ' s best. Since his retirement from the Presidency and Directorship of the Academy, he has devoted his time, as head of the string department, exclusively to teaching chamber music. He continues to be a source of inspiration andmusic- al joy to all who know him. His keen wit and understanding, together with undying interest and deep love of music, are qualities found during lessons, chamber music sessions, and conversation. And, so, to show in some small way our appreciation and thanks, and, also, to express our admiration and affection, we dedicate our yearbook to our beloved Dr. Jani Szanto. A 1 65 J? I ft Diploma lee tative Louis John Adelizi - Phi la., Penna - Bach, of Music in piano - Adelizi - take it easy... A bachelor type, but is noted for his phenomenal geniality and common sense. Plans to teach in hi gh school. Richard Bew — Ph i la., Penna. — Bach, of Music in theory — A quiet, cool- headed elucidator. Helps to clear up problems in class. When he speaks its worthwhile to listen. Always comes through when class is at loss for words. Mary Elizabeth Bennett - Phila., Pa. — Bach, of Music in piano. Mary - Be Brill Elizabeth Bourne - Phila., Pa. ch. of Music Education - One of ma| aior contributors with h« daily grilled cinnamon bun and coffee. She also gripes about her lack of a regular lunch hour. Oh, sugarfoot! She digs the Wedding March and Christmas Chopsticks. Activities: MENC president and chorus. John A. Dulik - Phila., Penna. - Bach, of Music in piano — Many a good piano has suffered injury at John ' s hands. He ' s a quiet, serious, hard working fellow, who, underneath all that serenity, is a real tiger when it comes to jazz. Phyllis Ann Casner - Douglassvi lie, Penna. - Bach, of Music Education - Phyll hates to get home late. ' I ve_ got a headache... Stop that tap- ping! She ' s a dizzy daisy. Pet peev: Eileen. Thrives on peppermint. Acti- vities: Second vice-president of Delta Omicron and chorus. Janet Haines Diament Bach, of Music. Wayne, Pa. La Deva Davis — Phila., Penna. - Bach, of Music - Is one of PMA ' s hippiest dressers, wants to go on for her Masters, then go into show business as a jazz singer. Calls her- self a speed demon. Favorite sayings: Oh yeah! and Cool it! Frances Judith Fanelli - Upper Darby, Penna. — Bach, of Music in piano - Diz is PMA ' s own claim to fame. Did you hear Horowitz? Docsr like steak. Activities: chorus, year- book co-editor in ' 63- ' 64, musical director of Delta Omicron, and secre- tary of Student Organizati on. Carolyn Hill - Phi I a., Penna. — Bach, of Music Education. Wilbert Davis Jerome - Ph i la.. Pa. - Hiya, baby! Always there when you least expect it. Famous puns and witty anecdotes. But Doctor (PEP), who needs it? Jerry holds up his end of orchestra and the woodwind ensemble. Intends to do graduate study in musicology. Sheldon Benjamin Kohan — Phila., Penna. — Bach, of Music Education — Claims its either school or the army. Majors in draft dodging. He ' s a very studious student, and seems to get along with everybody. Likes to say Frick ' n Frat to Sister Peter. Robert W. Jones - Phila., Penna. - Bach, of Music in organ. George J. Latella - Phila., Penna. - Bach, of Music Education — Mr. Common Sense is never on time for class, but always manages to ask the best and most entertaining ques- tions. He ' s got a terrific personality with girls but he insists that it ' s PMA that drove him to Marriage. Yeh Kung Wu Lii — Phila., Penna. — Bach, of Music in piano - A devoted full-tim: ' housewife and mother. Is a fury at the piano. Enjoys good beef, especially steak. No chop suey for Lii. Oh, my goodness! is her favorite exclamation. Activities: two- piano ensemble. Eileen Anna Loughrey - Havertown, Penna. - Bach, of Music Education - Always seen with Phyll.She ' sa smart senior because she did her student teaching during the first semester. Activities: chorus, Delta Omicron. Julian David Meyer - Phi la . , Penna. - Bach, of Music in violin — Hates people who are late for rehearsals. Doesn ' t ca re much for steak either. (His joke.) Admits he practices too much. Activities: orchestra, string quartet. Barbara Mager Mylett — Phi la., Penna. - Bach, of Music — I love people. Known as Smiley Mylett. Favorite sayings: Dahling and Oh, Honey. Activities: student organization mem- ber, Delta Omicron, part-time cheer- leader. Sister Peter - Phi la., Penna. - Bach, of Music in composition - Sister Peter is the 500 pound, fig newton- terror of physics class. When you hear: Hey, did you hear the one about...? you know it ' s Sister Peter. Carol Pownall - Ph i la . , Penna. - Bach, of Music in piano — Quite a gourmet, Carol loves to eat. That includes anything gooey. Although she ' s a procrastinator, Carol hates inefficiency. Her favorite way to begin a discussion is by saying Well, frankly. Activities: Delta Omicron, and Student Senate. Jeanette Wilson - Phi la., Penna. - Bach, of Music in piano — Girl on the go. Gigi is aggravated by lateness and canceled early morning classes. Acoustics, however, is a big excep- tion. Favorite saying: This is a riot. Kenneth Jay Wolfson - Ph i la., Penna. - Bach. of Music - Ken also believes school drove him to marriage. He s the defender of his rights, and is always pleasantly cool—even in his mustache. Activities: Student Senate, woodwind ensemble, and orchestra. Sen or s in action: § a I- Martha Brons - Haddonfield, New Jersey - Master of Music. Cameron N. Ramsay - Phi la., Penna. — Master of Music. Vincent James Marinelli - Wilming- ton, Delaware— Master of Music. Richard Csomay - Pensauken, New Jersey - Doctor of Music. Michael Giamo - Norristown, Penna. — Doctor of Music. Edwin Heilakka - Hatboro, Penna. - Doctor of Music. Peter Lamanna - Ph i la., Penna. - Doctor of Music. Wallace Stephen - Warminster, Penna. - Doctor of Music. T ide graduates in action: Brass Absentees: David Curry, Sheldon Ginsberg, Harris Del Vishio. First Row: Robert Ficoturo, Michael DiCicco, Robert Stewart. Second Rov Steve Weiner, Evan Solot, Howard Smoyer. Dance MOTHER GOOSE ON PARADE, a ful I length ballet choreographed by Nadia Chilkovsky, featuring Dance Majors Dianne Bullock (2nd from left) as Neighbor Lady, Marilyn Schneider (standing on bridge) in the feature role of Mother Goose, and Gary Celain (seated on bridge) in the role of Yankee Doodle. Photo credit - Nicholas Nahumck. 15 French Horn Richard Gardner, Candy Bliss, Townsend Wentz. Organ Absentees : Jane Batchelder, William Doyle, Ronald Stal- ford, Roland Sheperd, Ronald Rothermel. First Row: Jerry Wright, Cecelia Merritt, Lois Geurin, Howard Martin, Willi Smith. Second Row: Karl Toth, Dennis Elwell, Gainor Shoemaker. Piano Absentees: James Amadie, Diane Bew, Bennett Browne, Astrida Brunaus, Ray- mond Costanzo, Martha Dobkin, Helen Esposito, Herbert Heffner, Stanley John- son, Virginia Kreszwick, Lawrence Lacovara, Madalyn Okolowski, Caroline Sutkus, James Tuturice, Anita Yeich. Percussion First Row: Elsie Lewis, Mary Henkel, Norma Weintraub, Barbara Ray, Carole Smythe, Theresa Shepanski, Carol Sexton, Maria Simion. Second Row: Russell Meyer, Taylor Redden, William Parker, Henry Mamet, Edward Kalehoff, Theodore Didden, Paul Haines. Absentees: Raymond Bruckno, Lc Hines, James Paxson, James Valeri Vincent Pierisante, Fr ,, Bob Ludwick. Oltman. Second Row: Ted Strings Absentees: Roy Lightfoot, Theodore Procaccini, Carole Reitenbaugh. First Row: Francine Hopman, Mary Mullison, Nancy Shear, Carole Rietenbaugh, Carol Redfield. Second Row: Janet McCabe, Joyce Irons, Fredrika Motz, Theresa Vi Hani. Third row: Kenneth Dockray, Igor Swezc, James Scarpa.. Wi I liam Moorehouse. Theory and Composition Absentees: Anthony DeCarolis, Richard Furiato,James Gug I ielmo, Howard Lipman, Ira Tucker, Joseph Zaccone. First Row: Vincent Trombetta, Manford Abramhamson, Paul Comb, Jack Heller Edward Etkms. Second Row: Evan Solot, Allan Halber, Pete Nocella, Henr Vorlack. oic e Absentees: Linda Adams, B Currington, Catherine Dere Ellen Dunmore,. Alice Eyler, Bonita Glenn, Maria Murrowany, Euginia Turianska, Bart Vaughn. First Row: Mary Ann Gallas, Florence Zuivar, Irmeen Rosenberg, Asciola Davis, Bonita Glenn, Shelia Weinstein. Second Row: Barbara Kavolowski, Barbara Youngblood, Andrew Foster, Theresa Lynch, Michael Freeman. Wo odwinds Absentees: Gary Anderson, Tay- lor Bell, Margaret Bloch, Charles Elliot, Martin Fumo, Richard Gigliotti, Edward Golaszewski, Jay Magidman, Michael Pedicin, Paulette Rush. IIU liliWII ■IIIMIHWIIMIIIII First Row: Kenneth Wolfson, Ellen Rettew, Henrietta Mustokoff, James Fay, Mike Pedicin, Brian Riffert. Second Row: Vincent Trombetta, Jay Hassan, Kenneth Weiner, Steve Wilensky. Third Row: Walter DunlaD, Nickolas, Cazzissi, Dimitri Kauriga, William Turner. 20 c m Faculty lied Music David Arben-violin Kenneth Amada-piano Joseph Arcaro-piano Edward Arian-double bass Winifred Atkinson-piano Doris Bawden-piano William Bless-violin Michael Bookspan-percussion Mignon Bozorth — piano Vincent Bredice-classical guitar Robert Browne-organ Mary Ann Castaldo-harp Wayne Conaway— voice Henry C. Cook — organ and piano Frank Costanzp— violin Richard Csomay-c larinet Nicholas De Colli bus— vi o I in Ferdinand Del Negro-bassoon Caroline Diller Dengler— voice Allison R. Drake-head of applied music Sara Jane Drake — piano Lilburn Dunlap — piano Robert Elmore-head of organ dept. Ward Fearn — French horn Lilajane Frascarelli-strings Charles Gangemi-piano Paul Ganser— piano Margaret Garwood-piano Richard Genovese— trombone Joseph Gigliotti— clarinet Robert S. Harper-trombone Marion Bradley Harvey-voice Dorothy Hawkesworth-organ Elsa Hilger-head of cell dept. Natalie Hinderas-piano Glen Jansen-French horn Gilbert Johnson— trumpet Maurice Kaplow-head of Orchestra Dept. instructor in conducting and viola Florenza Decimo Levengood — piano David Lodge — piano Florence Manning— voice Anthony Marchione-trumpet Clarence Mayer-French horn Charles McCabe-violin Guido Mecoli-clarinet Edith Ulmer Mi leham-piano Leonard Mogill— viola Donald Montanaro-head of clarinet dept. J. Earl Ness — organ Adele Newfield— voice Jacob C. Neupauer-accordion Temple Painter-harpsichord Murray W. Panitz-head of flute dept. Harold Parker-voice Clement C. Petri I lo-piano Edna Phillips-head of harp dept. Claire Polin-flute Evelyn Christman Quick-piano Lewis Raho— oboe Mr. Petri llo Dr. Chittum Mr. Drake Faculty Applied Music Wayne Raper — head of oboe dept. Deborah Reeder-cello Newell Robinson-organ Toby Rotman-flute George D. Rowe-clarinet Frederick Roye — organ Antin Rudnytsky— piano Carol Schoen-piano Herbert E. Siegel-piano and organ Maria Sokil— voice Susan Starr — piano Jani Szanto-head of string dept. Abe Torchinsky— tuba Francis Welsh-piano Dr . Szanto Music Theory Joseph Castaldo— Theory and Literature, Composition Donald Chittum-Theory and Literature, Ear Training Lilburn Dunlap— Ear Training Mildred Parker-Music History Clement C. Petri I lo — Ear Training Claire Polin— Composition Evelyn Christman Quick-Music History Herbert Siegel-Theory Robert Suderburg-Theory and Literature, Composition Education Bruce C. Beach — Band and Orchestra Lab Donald Chittum-Theory Pedagogy Henry C. Cook — Liturgical Literature Richard Csomay— Woodwind Methods Natalie Hinderas-Piano Pedagogy Carlton Lake-Choral Conducting Harold Parker — Techn ique of Voice, Voice Pedagogy Jani Szanto-Violin Pedagogy Dorothy Weir-Elementary and Secondary School Methods, Student Teaching Mrs. Drake General Studies Harold Bernhardt-Biology Joseph Butterweck— Society and Education Oscar Corn — Kinesiology Patricia Cruser-English Anthony J. D ' Angelo-Economics and Political Science Albert Fontrier-French Richard Hoge-English, Psychology, Sociology Charles R. Kent-American History Abe Pepinsky-Psychology, General Physical Science, Acoustics, Aesthetics, Anthropology Claire Polin— A I lied Arts Thomas Cooper Tatman — Ita I ian and German Mr . Monantaro L orary It has been said that a man ' s library is a mirror to his mind. More and more it is being proven that a school s library is a mirror to that institution ' s value to its students. In fact, the condition of a school library has become a major factor in the final success or failure of a college to become accreditted. During the past four years, at a cost of over $42,000, library facilities at PMA have tripled in space and acquisi- tions. New books, requested by teachers and students, en- larged the collection to the point where it now fills shelves covering the walls of two large rooms on the second and third floors of 1613 Spruce St. The room on the lower level houses books dealing with general subjects and the humani- ties. It is here that the music student may expand his know- ledge and interests into many diverse fields. The upper level room deals only with music. Books on a 1 1 phases of music are available for enjoyment and research. An entire wall is lined with phonograph recordings of both new releases and old historic records. Three new listen- ing booths, equipped with record players and tape recorders, are now in use. A large collection of orchestral scores are also available. In every way, PMA students have opportuni- ties for complete musical study, within the walls of the school. At PMA, the key word is PROGRESS, and we can easily see how much this applies to the library, for while much has been done, much is yet to be accomplished. There is much truth in these words: The true university of today is a collection of books. Staff: Mr. Yashur — Head Librarian Mrs. Yashur — Ass istant Librari Lorretta Williams-Secretary Liberal Arts Library Proper use of library materials VI r. andMrs.Yashur A Library Shindig pec ial Effects: 5 c Chorus CHORUS MEMBERS First Row: Mr. Suderburg, Carolyn Hill, Sheila Weinstein, Florence Quivar, Mary Bennett, Linda Adams, Frances Fanelli, Oscela Davis, Bonita Glen, Helen Young, Mr. Cook. Second Row: Barbara Vaughn, Barbara Ray, La Deva Davis, Terry Shepanski, Elsie Lewis, Barbara Mylet, Barbara Youngblood, Barbara Kowaleski, Ellen Dunmore, Michael Freeman. Third Row: Virginia Kreszwick, Anita Yeich, Eileen Cohen, Ronald Rothermel, Manford Abrahamson, Henry Va rlack, Ted Didden, Alexander Ragsdale, Alice Eyler, Gai-ner Shoemaker. Fourth Row: Barry Currington, Ira Tucker, Fred Brown, Howard Martin, Edward Kalehoff, Chuck Elliot, Jack Heller, Raymond Costanzo, Dimitri Kauriga, Mary Bourne. CHORUS CONCERTS October 7, 1964 Convention Hall December 6, 1964 .... Grace Lutheran Church, Broomall December 10, 1964 First Baptist Church. Phi ladelphia February 13, 1965 Cheltenham, Penna. March 18, 1965 . . . Germantown Friends School March 21, 1965 First Baptist Church, Phi ladelphia April 8, 1965 Fleisher Auditorium, Phi ladelphia April 25, 1965 St. Paul ' s Church, Ardmore, Pa. May 13, 1965 Fleisher Auditorium, Phi ladelphia MAJOR WORKS PERFORMED The Passion According to St. Mathew . . . J. S. Bach Mass in E Minor Bruckner The Betrayal Kraehenbuehl In Hora Ultima Orlando deLasso A Christmas History Schutz Mass for Unaccompanied Choir Suderburg Mr. Robert Suderburg, Director They possess far more vitality than H Swingle Singers, they sound almost as good as .rmon Tabernacle Choir, and their direction is equal to that received by the Robert Shaw Chorale. Who might I illustrious people be? None other than the talented Performance Chorus of PMA ' of course. This year, under the expert direction of Mr. Robert Suderburg and his assistant director, Mr. Henry Cook, the forty-three selected voices of this group have attained a degree of excellence never before exhibited in the history of the chorus. An even blend of trained voices has been achieved which produces a full, vi- brant sound. capable of retaining its quality from the softest pianissimo to the most earth-shaking triple forte. Mr. Suderburg selected material for the chorus to perform which demands a display of versatility, and this small but efficient group was equal to the chal- lenge. The works successfully sung in public include two Philadelphia firsts and a number of different, rarely heard classics. Having performed twenty-three times this year, PMA ' s ambassadors have achieved the status of troubadors, and they re all ready to go on tour. The pleasing response that the chorus has made to the training given them proves that they possess much potential. Excellence brings fame, and the Academy ' s hopes are high. .saltus, jocus, cantus. Mr. Henry Cook, Assistant Director ql«-r ' .-a, «ylo-r - chestra ORCHESTRA MEMBERS VIOLINS: Julian Meyer, Igor Szwec, Ken Dockray, Janet McCabe, Gela Hopman, Mary Mullison. VIOLA: Peter Nocella CELLO: Martha Brons, Carol Reitenbaugh, Carole Redfield, Rtcki Motz, Theresa Villani, Joyce Irons, Nancy Shear. FRENCH HORN: Townsend Wentz, Richard Gardiner, Candy Bliss. BASSOON: Kenneth Wolfson, Brian Riffert, Henrietta Mustokoff. FLUTE: Jay Magidman, Stephen Wilensky, Kaurig.a, Ellen Rettew, William Turner. OBOE: Margaret Bloch, Gary Anderson CLARINETS: Nicholas Cassizzi, Kenneth James Fay, Jay Hasson, Allen Halber. TRUMPET: David Curry, Robert Ficoturo. TROMBONE: Sheldon Ginsberg, Norris Kinit TUBA: Jonathon Dornblum. Dimitr PERCUSSION: Ludwia. V James Valerio, icent Piersante. Fred Kahn, Robert Mr. Allen Halber Assistant Conductor ORCHESTRA CONCERTS October 7, 1964 Convention Hall January 24, 1964 Philadelphia Museum of Art February 21, 1965 First Baptist Church, Philadelphia April 8, 1965 Fleisher Auditorium April 27, 1965 Bellevue Stratford Hotel May 13, 1965 Fleisher Auditorium, Philadelphia MAJOR WORKS PERFORMED Grosse Fube Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Beethoven Concerto in F Major Brixi Concerto in G Minor Poulenc Symphony No. 3 in C Minor Suirt-Saens Symphony No. 5 Schubert Symphony, Opus 21 Webern Orchestra in concert Maurice Kaplow, Conductor SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA During the past year, many different types of music echoed throughout the halls of PMA, and the most impressive sounds came from the PMA Symphony Orchestra. In an attempt to broaden the musician ' s repertoire and appreciation, the music played by the orchestra was not limited to one style or period. Instead, music ranging from the pre-classics to the avant-garde was represented. Also, student composers were given the thrill of hearing their own friends and colleagues breathe life into art they had created. The first concert of the orchestra was a guest appearance at Convention Hall at a civil rights program where an inspiring performance of the last movement of the Beethoven Symphony No. Nine was heard by several thousand people. Another recent concert was given by the orchestra and several student organists at the First Baptist Church. The organ-orchestra works included the Brixi, Poulenc concerti, and the Saint-Saens Symphony No. Three. The main concert of the 1964-65 school year will be held at the YMHA on May 13. The success of the ensemble was far greater than anyone, including conductor Maurice Kaplow s expectations. Future plans included the formation of two groups: a training orchestra that would not per- publicly; and a large symphony orchestra granting membership to those having a high level of playinc ability. An operatic performance, combining the talents of several departments in PMA, as well as cc certs at other colleges, is now being planned. Snser.bles Dr. Jani Szanto String Quartet Chamber music, especially; in its purest state, the string quartet, is regarded as the highestform of music. It has been said that a quartet has a great soul in a small body. Chamber music does not become a mere vehicle for soloists, lending itself to the personal vanity of virtuosi or prima donna conductors, but in- stead is an ensemble requiring cooperative team- work, not personal displays. The members are not soloists and accompanists, but four equals, each commenting on the common subject-his own voice, his own character. The great masters created immortal works for string quartet. They are a great treasure-house of beauty, and as Bruno Walter said are the simplest part of our art. No progressive music college could eliminate intensive chamber music courses from its curric- ulum. I am pleased to state that the Philadelphia Musical Academy recognizes the importance of chamber music and provides ample opportunities for its students to become acquainted with the wealth and beauty of chamber music literature. JANI SZANTO String Quartet Members: Julian Meyer, First vioiin; Igor Sweczt, Second violin; Mark Mostovy, viola; Martha Brauns, violoncello. Woodwind Ensemble Woodwind ensemble is one of PMA ' s largest chamber music ensembles. It is under the capable direction of Mr. Csomay. Since the literature for wood- wind ensemble is diverse, the size of a specific ensemble is dictated by the instrumentation of the piece to be studied. While performing in concert is eventually intended, the main pedagog- ical goal of the ensemble is to acquaint the ensemble members with a large area of literature. Thus, PMA ' s woodwind ensemble is a vital force in this school ' s educational life. The Woodwind Quintet plays Lacheminee Du Roi Rene by Milhaud. Woodwind Ensemble Members: Gary Anderson, Margaret Bloch, Nick Cassizzi, Martin Fumo, Edward Golaszenski, Henrietta Mustokoff, Ellen Rettew, Brian Riffert, Ken Weiner, Ted Wentz, Steve Wilensky, Ken Wolfson. Organ Seminar Members of Organ Seminar: William Doyle, Dennis Elwell, Robert Jones, Howard Martin, Cecelia Merritt, Ronald Stalford, ' Gainor Shoemaker, Roland Shepard, William Smith, Karl Toth, ' and Jerry Wright. mp-m.M j4 5 f l PMA s Organ Seminar is an important and integral part in an organist s educa- tion at the Academy. The seminar serves as a performance class, providing valu- able performing experience for the student organists. The seminar is a forum for discussion of the latest trends in church music and organ design. This year the seminar sponsored a series of lectures that dealt with various phases of church music. Mr. Wesley Day lectured on plain- song and boy choirs, Miss Anita Greenley demonstrated various techniques of im- provisation, and a representative of Mo I ler Organ Company lectured on pipe organ design. Another phase of the seminar s activities is centered around field trips. During the fall we made a trip down to the Moller factory in Hagerstown, Mary- land. And during June the seminar is going to make a three day trip to Wash- ington, D.C., to see some of the outstand- ing organ installations in that area. Dr. Earl Ness is the challenging instructor of the seminar. Under his direction the seminar is fulfi Ming an important need in an organist s education. Thus, the semi- nar is providing a needed atmosphere of challenge for PMA s organists. Dr. Ness 33 Delta Omicron fefe§ $ « •V V k OMK KO Kill) ( |{ IMI K I ' lul.klt Ipliu Musical Aadcmv Officers of Omicron Rho: Ellen Dunmore, President; Carolyn Sutkus, First Vice-President; Phyllis Casner, Second Vice-President; Alice Eyler, Treasurer; Gainor Shoemaker. Secretary; Janet McCabe, Historian; Mary Eliabeth Bennett, Warden; Frances Fanelli, Director of Music; Members of Omicron Rho: Mary Bourne, Carolyn Hill, Joyce Irons, Elisie Lewis, Barbara Mylett, Carol Redfield, Irmeen Rosenburg, Paulette Rush, Sheila Weinstein, Norma Weintraub, Barbara Youngblood, Faculty Mem- bers: Dr. Maria Ezerman Drake, Advi sor; Dr. Claire Pol in, Mrs. Sylvia Szanto, Mrs. Margaret Garwood. Delta Omicron is an important extracurricular activity at PMA. Since the installation of the Academy ' s chapter early last year, the student body has observed a dynamic organization in action. This is apparent in the excellent concert series the chapter sponsored this year featuring members of PMA ' s faculty. Among the artist- teachers that performed were: Allison R. Drake, Margaret Garwood, and Sylvia Szanto. Delta Omicron is dedicated to the ideal of excellence is music, not only in its own members, but also in the student body at large. Delta Omicron is also deeply committed to the promoting of greater social interaction among all factions of the student body, the faculty, and the administration. Phi Mu Alpha Dr. Pep, his secretary, and Phi Mu Alpha their picture taken for the yearbook. nembers having Officers of Phi Mu Alpha: James Fay, President; Jack Hellers, Vice-President; Walter Dunlap, Secretary-Treasurer; Historian, Henry Varlack; Executive Alumni Secretary, Robert Stewart, Henri Mamet, Warden; Chapter Members: Donald Chittum, Hendrik Drake, Walter Dunlap, Edward Etkins, James Fay, Allen Halber, Henri Mamet, Kenneth McDougald, Carl Mortellite, William Parker, Alexander Ragsdale, Howard Smoyer, William Stewart, William Turner, Henry Varlack, Kenneth Weiner, Stephen Wilensky. Dr. Abe Pepinsky, Advisor. Phi Mu Alpha is a very recent addition to the Academy ' s extracurricular activities. Phi Mu Alpha evolved at the New England Conservatory of Music in 1898. The fraternity is dedicated to four goals: the advancement of music in America, the fostering of mutual welfare and brotherhood among students of music, the development of the truest fraternal spirit among its members, and the encouragement of loyalty to the Alma Mater. Phi Mu Alpha promises to be a vi force in the Academy ' s musical life by sponsoring concerts and s events. M E N C MENC Officers: Mary Bourne, President, Alexander Ragsdale, Vice President, Dimitri Kauriga, Sec- retary; Henry Mamet, Treasurer. MENC Members: Phyllis Casner, Barry Currington, La Deva Davis, Walter Dunlap, Ellen Dunmore, Mary Ann Gallas, Allen Halber, Carolyn Hill, Sheldon Kohan, Eileen Loughrey, Janet McCabe, Kenneth McDougald, Irmeen Rosenburg, Terry Shepanski, Howard Smoyer, Bob Stewart, Ira Tucker, William Turner, Kenneth Weiner, Shei la Weinstein, Barbara Youngblood, Ted Zimmerman. MENC is an important pro fessional organization that is dedicated to the advancement of music education. Here at PMA students are the core of the chapter. These students are members of MENC because they plan to become teachers. MENC offers them a splendid opportunity to keep abreast of the latest events in the field of music education. The goals of PMA and MENC are close- ly correlated because each is fostering the training of music teachers and educators. Da capo strongly supports this fruitful collaboration between PMA and MENC. 36 Student Senate ff .f IBM |y 1 PQHtllM ' FHIM First Row: Ted Didden, Bonita Glenn, Norma Weintraub, Gainor Shoemaker, Peter Nocella. Second Row: Townsend Wentz, Vincent Trombetta, Allen Halber, Ken Wolfson, James Fay. Those not shown: Carol Pownall, Senior representative; Ted Zimmer- man, Junior representative. With the steady e ion of enroll- ment and facilities at -., an increas- ingly important need aro; or an active and responsible organize n to repre- sent the student body in dire: :ng inno- vations in all areas relevanr udent activity. The administration recognized this need and encouraged student election of individuals capable of handling a responsibility as extensive and vita. this. On February 8, 1965, four officers and eight class representatives were elected to form the governing body of the Student Senate of the Philadelphia Musical Academy. Committees were then formed including non-Senate students who were willing to co-operate in Senate activities. Immediately thereafter, the organization ' s constitution and by-laws were completed and ratified. A long list of problems awaiting action were tackled and solved as well as possible. There is yet much to be done. However, the members of the Student Senate feel that some interest has been stirred among the students which is vitally important to the effective functioning of this body. The aims of the Student Senate rest upon its desire to act as an efficient force in- improving the well-being of PMA as it affects its students. Students, faculty, and administration are hopeful, and theStudent Senate, with co-operation, is confident in its success. Student Senate Members: President Gainer Shoemaker Vice President Townsend Wentz Secretary James Fay Treasurer Allen Halber Senior Class Representatives Carol Pownall Kenneth Wolfson Junior Class Representatives. ..Vince Trombetta Ted Zimmerman Sophomore Class Representatives.. ..Ted Didden Peter Nocel la Freshman Class Representatives. ..Bonita Glenn Norma Weintraub Gainor Shoemaker, president, has iust settled dispute between Student Senate members and making her alternative solution. cr pecial Events Members of the quintet: John Dulik, piano; Vince Trombetta, saxophone; Armand Santorelli, drums; Mike Natale, trumpet; Austin Wallace, bass. The Field House of Villanova Uni- versity was the scene of another PMA First on the night of March 20, 1965, when Vince Trombetta s Jazz Quintet gave a performance that placed the Academy ' s name among the greats in jazz annals across the country. They played Alfa , Softly as in a Morning Sunrise , and Kloveedsedsteene . In close competition with combos, small groups, and big bands represent- ing many colleges and universities of America, the quintet made the finals and placed second in the small group category. Additional fortune came to the quintet in Villanova ' s invitation to accompany its group on a summer road show to other universities, and in the State Department ' s request of them to do a tour of Africa. Vince and the other members of the quintet hope, as does the rest of the student body, that activities of this nature will be encouraged and sup- ported by PMA in the future. There ' s no way to predict what heights of fame PMA and its students will reach. This year PMA has sponsored a stimulating series of lectures. David Kraehenbuhl lectured on the stylistic development of modern Spanish music by comparing early twentieth century music to later mid-twentieth century music. Mr. Kraehen- buhl s lecture can be summarized as follows: Modern Spanish music is in a state of transition away from romantic nationalism to international atonalism. Temple Painter gave a very informative and satisfying lecture-recital on the history and design of the harpsichord. Mr. Painter ' s lecture emphasized the need and desirability of making the harpsichord a living instrument of the twenti- eth century. He advocates the use of modern ma- terials need for pitch stability, and he is en- couraging the composition of new works for the harpsichord. Lament of Elektra, by William Sydeman, was the subject of a lecture given by the composer himself. William Sydeman ' s piece uses theatrical techniques as the main devices to achieve an eerie feeling of mournful vengeance, and con- trolled chaos. Five choruses contributed to those effects, with the main chorus on stage and the smaller choruses located on the periphery of the auditorium. Much credit must go to the choruses and the conductors for doing an excellent job in combining all the diverse elements of Sydeman s difficult and imaginative work. Mr. Castaldo conducting the Woodwind Quintet. Student Concerts Norma Weintraub plays Tocatta for Piano by K hatchaturian. Elsie Lewis plays E by Schubert. PMA ' s Student Concert Series has proved to be a highly successful venture because it has the support of the student body, the faculty and the administration. These concerts have given student per- formers needed experience in solo and ensemble playing. The general excel- lence of individual and group per- formances should be a matter of pride for the whole school. The memory of this year s excellent performances will be a model for next year s performers to emulate. Let us continue to en- courage this fine radition of excellence in performance, and thus make PMA more widely known throughout America s rich musical scene. The String Beethoven. plays Trio in B flat by JV Allen Halber conducts Prologue for Speaker and Ensemble by Jerry Margolis Da capo Da capo is the mirror of the Academy s spirit. In a year of significant events, embodying progress, Da capo ' s staff has striven to improve the quality of the Academy ' s yearbook. The experienced staff has achieved this. In the pro- duction of this yearbook, everyone on the staff has foregone his own goals that conflicted against a more important goal; the creation of a fine yearbook. This year Da capo has centered its attention on student activities. The staff feels Da capo is a yearbook that the whole school can be proud of, since it embodies PMA ' s spirit of progress and challenge. Two happy but TIRED Co-Editc Let ' s look at that thirty-seventh revised layout sheet again . Da capo Staff: Co-Editors: Production: Photographs Gainor Shoemaker Wil liam Smith Mary Mullison Ellen Rettew Nancy Shear Teresa Shepanski Teresa Vi Hani Norma Weintraub Dimitri Kauriga Faculty Contributor: Jani Szanto Senior Contributors: Frances Fanell Phyllis Casner Mary Bourne Advisors: Special thanks to Leopold Stokowski. Patricia Cruser Richard Hoge liWIIIIliB ■ BfflfHTWM I If I ' M - g ffl t •: HI