San Antonio College - El Alamo Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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Portable Organ Reuter Organ Pipes McAllister Gives Organ to College Dedication of the new Reuter organ, No- vember 10, will live in the memories of those con- nected with the MUSIC DEPARTMENT for a long time to come. The organ, complete with 2, 732 pipes, and designed to play the entire gamut of organ literature, was made possible by a gift from Mr. Walter W. McAllister Sr., and will henceforth be called the McAllister Pipe Organ. The organ was damaged considerably in the shock from the TNT blast at Medina Base just three days after the dedication, but it has been re- paired since that time. Above, there are two Marjorie Walth- alls on the campus. Here Dr. Walth- all instructs her niece, also Marjorie Walthall, in the art of music. At right, Marjorie Heath aids Mrs. Lyova Ring, Piano Ensemble instruc- tor, in holding music for William Briggs, while Jeanne Brynie and Mary Randolph accompany him. 136

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Mortuary Science Degree Available A special Music Psychology course is taught by Dr. Marjorie Walthall, which analyzes the men- tal and physical response to music and the effect of music on people during funeral services. In 1962, an Associate of Mortuary Science degree was established as the reward for two years of academic study. After completing studies required in his own field and other necessary academic courses, the student must pass a State Board of Morticians examination before entering a two-year appren- ticeship under a licensed funeral director and em- balmer. After this period, a Funeral Director ' s and or Embalmer ' s License is issued. Demonstrating an appropriate record for use during a funeral service is Dr. Marjorie Walthall, who teaches Music Psychology to Mortuary Science students. Mr. John Cage, founder of the department, instructs one of his classes on the subjects which will allow students to graduate from San Antonio College with an Associate in Mortuary Science Degree in two years. 135

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Music Department Adds New Courses A Cappella Choir members contributed their share to the memories of the Department this year with TV and assembly performances, attend- ance at the Texas Junior College Teachers Con- vention where they joined other choirs to form a massive 200 voice unit, and their finale of the the year, their Fifth Annual Concert. The College Choir will be remembered for performances at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Mr. Charles Stone, director, retired this year, bringing to close 15 years of devoted service to choir and voice students. Two new courses were added this year: Sight Singing, taught by Mr. Robert Weaver, and Piano Ensemble, taught by Mrs. Lyova Ring. Guest Ptrformer Jerald Hamilton takes a bow at organ dedication ceremonies. Above, A Cappella Choir members load the school bus as they prepare for their trip to Corpus Christi, where they participated in the State Junior College Teachers Meeting. At left, Do-re-mi-fa-sol, sing Donna Johnston, Judy Mosely, Mary Fiores, Paul Ramsey, and Herman Store, members of the new Sight Sing- ing class. 137