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

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DIANE M. BEW 122 llemsley Place Northfield, N. J. B.M., Piano Upon graduation Diane plans to continue teaching privately. Diane was a member of the Academy choir for three years. LOIS CLENDENING 2428 Spruce Street Philadelphia, Pa. M.M., Piano ACTIVITIES: Delta Omicron, Charter member Choir (2 years) Dean ' s list Lois was the recipient of the Allison R. Drake scholarship for two years. She gave a performance for the Lischetis ky Foundation. Lois also teaches at Settlement Music School as well as being on the faculty of P.M.A. ' s preparatory department. Besides this, she is on the Dean ' s list and plays as an accompanist for the college students. WALTER C. DL ' NLAP 1411 Hancock Street Chester, Pa. B.M.E., Clarinet ACTIVITIES: Chorus (2 years) Orchestra (4 years) Phi Mu Alpha, secretary-treasurer (2 years) Colegium musicum (1 year) Walter performed in numerous school activi- ties throughout his years at the P.M. A. He plans to teach in the secondary school system as well as begin graduate work towards a master ' s degree and eventually a doctorate in music education. He anticipates further clarinet study with Mr. George Rowe.

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JAMES AMADIE Philadelphia, Pa. B.M., Piano Jimmy began studying at the age of twelve with a concert pianist for eight years and later studied Harmony and Theory. At twenty-two he left to go on a Jazz concert tour with the famed Woody Herman Orchestra and toured the country in 1959. When Jazz artists of national stature appeared in Philadelphia, they insisted on Jimmy Amadie. He is considered one of the finest Jazz pianists in Philadelphia. To quote Frank Brook- houser. . . Amadie quietly continues to build his reputation as one of the best in the country. JANE BATCHELDER 6240 Carpenter Street Philadelphia, Pa. B.M.E., Organ IRMEEN BARSKY Iroquios Apartments 47th and City Line Philadelphia, Pa. B.M.E., Voice ACTIVITIES: Choir Delta Omicron Dean ' s list Irmeen is a vocal major studying to be a teacher. Upon graduation she would like to start teaching in Elementary or Junior High School. She also intends to continue her professional singing.

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CEDRIC NAGEL ELMER 345 Douglass Street Reading, Pa. B.M.E., Piano Cedric attended Combs College of Music where he has a B.M. degree. He is director- instructor at the Community School of Music and Arts in Reading. He is also assistant conductor of the Reading Philharmonic Orchestra. His pieces Petite Pavane and A Bit Mischievious have been published for piano. He is the winner of the Paderwski scholarship and won first prize in the American College of Musicians Composi- tions. Cedric has also been secretary of BETA chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia for three years. Upon graduation, Cedric plans to obtain a position in the public schools and to further his study in piano and composition. JAMES S. FAY 556 Estate Road Maple Shade, N. J. B.M., Clarinet ACTIVITIES: Orchestra (3 years) Woodwind Ensemble (3 years) Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity; Charter member, President (2 years) Student Senate, Secretary (2 years) Jim ' s immediate plans for the future include graduate work at Manhattan School of Music, along with part-time teaching in the Philadelphia public schools. Besides performing, he eventually hopes to obtain his Doctorate in Musicology and teach Clarinet and Theory in a College or University. ALICE EYLER 2925 Morris Road Ardmore, Pa. B.M.. Voice ACTIVITIES: Choir (4 years) Secretary of Chorus Council Treasurer of Delta Omicron (4 years) Opera Workshop Yearbook Staff (1 year) Alice attended the Academy on a partial scholarship and upon graduation plans to do post graduate work in voice.