Seattle Pacific University - Tawashi Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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COLLEG ONE HUNDRED A The Chorus and the A Capella Choir Cin fr S IN OTHER YEARS, the high point of activity for the College Chorus of over a hundred voices was the presentation at Christmas time of Handel's oratorio, The Messiah. A splendid performance was given this year on December 13 at the College Church. The soloists were Patricia Schage, soprano, Elva Morton, soprano, Mildred Davidson, alto, and Williann Murphy, tenor. During the winter quarter the group was introduced to several new numbers, among which were The Pilgrims' Chorus and Hail, Bright Abode, from XM1gner's opera Tannhauser, and The Campbells are Coming, a traditoinal song of Scotland arranged by Alfred Whitehead. COLLEGE BAND To THE ru-IYTHM of Onward, Falcons, the College Pep Band put the Hnal touches to a redfletter sport season. A dozen peppy players, under thc able direction of Jerry Vsfalker, have contributed much to the spirit of S.P.C., setting oil the spark of enthusiasm at pep assemblies and basketball games. The band-a volunteer organization sponf sored by the Student Council-is a vital part of student body life. cclpepu

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Director of Vocal Organizations is Miss Marion Stoll. fJ 5 v in l E432 gill? V it ilu-'fl' it Y -144 1 EW 1 l' I r l J: ' A God sent his singers upon earth with songs of sadness and mirth that they might touch the hearts of men and bring them back to heaven again K -Longfellow A CAPELLA CHOIR HlRTYfFIVE maroonfrohed choir members under the direction of Miss Marion Stoll this year took their message of song to many thousands of people over Vxfashington and Oregon. Besides presenting a number of concerts in nearby cities, the choir made two extended tours into different sections of the Northwest. In March they traveled through Eastern Vxhishington, giving nine concerts in five days. During the latter part of April, they sang in several cities in Oregon and Southwestern Vxfashington. The concert music has, to a great extent, been chosen and ordered to portray the life of Christ. Selections have been made from n broad Held of well known sacred classics and hymns of thc Church. A .marked spiritual emphasis was introduced into each concert through individual testimonies and spontaneous choruses by the members. It has been apparent that definite results have come from' this type of gospel work. Another group lcd by Miss Stoll is the Girls' Glee Club, an organization undertaken for the enjoyment and fellowship ol' singing together just for the fun of it. Both religious and secular music are practiced by the score of girls who compose the club. Officers are Eleanor Parnell, president: Toshiko Senda, vice president: Doris Pearson, secretaryftreasurerg and Doris Dillon, librarian. The Girls' Glee Club . .. where sixteen sing in white sweaters.

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HORUS ELVE CHORISTERS ear together in two concerts during the year. In the spring quarter the choristers studied Tales of Vienna Forest, by Strauss and another new number, We Behold His Glory, by Clokey and The Heavens are Telling, by Haydn. Besides singing for the Christmas Oratorio and for the annual Commencement program, the chorus made a worthwhile.contribution to the fall revival by presenting the sacred music for one of the services. The work this year has been very enjoyable under the capable direction ol Miss Marion J. Stoll, who was assisted by Professor E. Barnard at the piano The student leaders in the organization were Janette Jamieson, presidentg Glenn Scarvie librarian Sylvia Noreide, secretaryg and Charles Wilsoii, stage technician COLLEGE ORCHESTRA T1-In TNVEN'I'Y l'WO Mlzmnims of the College Orchestra, under the direction of Miss Doro' thy Gilmore, have performed an invaluable service to the cultural activities of the campus. In February the orchestra played for a Wednesday morning chapel program. Appear' ing in an evening concert in March, they presented the Andante from Haydn's Sur' prise Sympllmiy and various other selections. Music for Commencement Week climaxed the year's activities in the advancement of music appreciation. Symphonic '