SUNY at Oswego - Ontarian Yearbook (Oswego, NY)

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MR. ROGERS We ln the college band look back upon a season of much activity Besides playing for chapel programs we did our part to spur on our teams at soccer games and at basketball games The green and gold ofthe uniform have lnlected color and spirit into the games Our membership has been Increased by Incoming classes and an rncrecse In interest rn music We have added greatly to our score of musical selections We have a wide vanety of favorite marches, classical selections popular melodies, and favorite hit tunes In every tempo from waltz to tango Our last annual concert, given to an appreciative audience, could never be spoken of as static lt ran the scope from Sibelius Flnlandla, to Red Bank Boogie We sent our musrc far and wide over WOPT, and telecast over WHEN Officers for the year were Mildred Brfulco, president, Stanley Warren, vice- president, Dorothy Eisenberg and Barbara Prentrss, secretaries With the mem- bers and with the director, Mr. Paul W. Rogers, they have worked toward a better band. 102

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THE SYMPHONIG CHOIR Once again the blended voices ot the Symphonic Choir can open their book of musical treasures and bring forth memories of a successful and enioyable year. Through the inspiration and able direction of Dr. Maurice O. Boyd, the chair has gained many lasting musical experiences. With the reverent setting of candlelight and organ music, the annual Christmas concert at home began' this season's program. The rest of the year proved to be an active one with road trips, radio broadcasts, and the Spring home concert. ' As in the past, the Symphonic Choir strived to stimulate appreciation of good music and provide means of musical recreation for those participating. The officers for the first term were: James Worrack, president, Louis Mandra, vice-president, Jo Masciantonio, secretary, John McConkey, Treasurer, William Horan, Custodian, and Noida, King, librarian. Changes in second term officers include Louis Mandra, president, Lester Glagov, custodian, and Beverly Peckham, librarian.

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., , x mkmttiiii ff . ORCHESTRA MISS DOROTHY HICKOCK Director The orchestra of Oswego State Teachers College was reorganized in 1947 and now has a membership of twenty- five students. lt hopes to acquire more members in the future and give its own concerts. The group has played over the radio, in the annual concerts, for school plays, and has given performances in near-by schools. ln addition to giving the musical members of the college an opportunity to display their talents, the orchestra serves other organizations in the school. The officers are Jan Hanes, president, Bob Jackson, vice-president, Barbara Prentiss, secretary, Barbara Warren, treasurer, Dorothy Jantzen, librarian. lt is under the direction of Miss Dorothy Hickock. 'IO3