Seattle Pacific University - Tawashi Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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The Cascade COLLEGE ORCHESTRA O NE of the most important and interesting organizations of which Seattle Pacific College boasts is the orchestra. Starting with but a few players it has increased to an approximate number of fifteen members who, under the able direction and instruction of Mrs. Rengstorff, have made decided progress. Those included in the orchestra at present are—Piano: Frances Pearson; First Violin: Olive Bisnett and Wilbur Sparrow; Second Violin: Fillian Wilke, Evelyn McCall, and Fyle Watson; First Cornet: Burton Moyer and Aubrey Morton; Saxophone, Keith Morton; Trombone, Fred Hawley; Flute, Fred Bach; Cello, Mary Salyer; and Drums, Ivan Lewis. By much careful and diligent practice the orchestra has steadily increased in quality. The organization is represented in the regular schedule and given a definite rehearsal period each week. Through the noble efforts of a majority of the members, a music section has been established in the Library. It is hoped that interest in this section will steadily increase and thereby help the orchestra to develop both quality and quantity in order that it may become a greater and better organization in Seattle Pacific College. Page Thirty-eight

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MEN’S CHORUS Carlton Booth First Tenor Albert Darling Second Tenor Russell Bisnett First Bass Ralph Bisnett Second Bass Royal Nelson First Tenor Jesse Leise Second Tenor Lloyd Vincent First Bass Oral Hemry Second Bass Page Thirty-seven

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The Cascade RADIO u ' - -pHIS is Station K J R, Seattle, broadcasting an hour’s program J- given by the Seattle Pacific College.” This was the announcement that was flung out on the ether every other Monday night to be picked up by thousands of listenersdn all the way from Florida to Alaska. That the programs were well received is shown by the fact that hundreds of letters have been received, com gratulating the school on its fine programs. One reason for the success of the broadcast has been the nature of the programs. The radio public is tiring of listening to nothing but jazz, and a program of sacred numbers strikes a responsive chord in their hearts. The work has been under the direction of the department of Music and Allied Arts. Especially fine has been the work of the various quartets. Their singing has been an inspiration to all who have heard it. There have also been splendid solo numbers by the members of the Voice Department, and some fine readings by students of the Department of Expression. Both teachers and students who have participated in these programs are to be congratulated on the character and quality of the programs. They have ably presented the school, and the things for which it stands. It is sincerely hoped that this work will be continued next year. Following are a few excerpts from letters received by the school from “radio fans” in different parts of the country: Great Falls, Montana. “The broadcast Monday night over K J R was very much enjoyed by a group in Montana who turned the dial backward and forward in hopes of just such a good program as you put on, and we wanted you to know that it was a blessing to our hearts.” Eureka, Calif. “Greatly enjoyed sacred numbers of tonight’s program. The quartet is now singing ’Heaven is my Home.’ I believe that radio fans would appreciate more such programs. God bless you!” Bashow, Alberta. “Had your college quartet on a threeAube radio. They came in very clear, loud and distinct.” North Battleford, Sask. “We very much appreciated the singing especially of the male quartet. It certainly is a real treat to hear some sacred music instead of the jazz that so often fills the air. Wishing your College every success in the future.” Nelson, B. C. “Allow me to return my very sincere thanks for the splendid program you gave us on the air last night. Kindly convey to all members who contributed to the program our best wishes.” Newberg, Oregon. “Greatly pleased with the radio program. Enjoyed so much the spiritual numbers. We feel to pr aise the Lord to have our school represented.” Rossland, B. C. “In appreciation of the program I heard over K J R. The male quartet did well, the cornet solo came in fine and the ladies’ quartet did excellently. I enjoyed your address on ’Successful Partnership.’ Also Royal Nelson in his solo, ’The King’s Highway.’ ” Page Thirty-nine