Somerset Area High School - Eaglet Yearbook (Somerset, PA)

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DAQ lemrnuelrsoms as p ll ERNEST R. BOUCHER, B. S. Uxxivzusiry or PITTSBURGH The Music Department The music department of Somerset High School has continued to grow until it is now a most interesting and diversified one. Perhaps the most outstanding organization under this department is the band. Two years ago the members worked hard to earn the uniforms which they now proudly wear. By practicing faithfully an hour every morning before school they have obtained regular high school credit, and, more important, have im- proved remarkably. In 1930 the band participated in the state-Wide con- test with class B bands and was awarded first place. -msg 18

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Mme, -Cs lEN'll'iIRIE,NlUll1JS The Art Department Somerset High School maintains and offers an art course that enables its students to learn to recognize and appreciate art. The classes are so arranged bring- ing those of a certain age limit and with' certain abilities together in one class. ' The students class work consists of a project and all his time is devoted to it until completed. lllany of the projects have been done for the benefit of the high school. The most outstanding piece of work done by this department of the high school was painting the ELIZABETH Z0NER,B.S. scenery for the musical comedy ulliss Cherry Blossomf' EDINBOR0 STATE This scenerv was tv Jical Ja anese it ave a verv vivid TEACHERS, COLLEGE ' L l ' ' I P , I gt I I' picture with the snow-capped mountains in the distance, the cool flowing stream and cherry blossoms in full bloom. Advertising plays a prominent part in the success of any undertaking. This burden was borne by the art classes in the many projects. Original posters were made, were distributed throughout the high school and stores. VVindows were decorated as a means of advertising and boosting. Other work consisted of things done for personal use and p1'actice. -mggi kgs.-

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da t. 7 . sg.. ltssirnaeirsiows This year the local Lions Club sponsored a concert by the Little Ger- man Band of radio fame. The proceeds which amounted to 3622.85 were presented to the high school band to purchase new inst1'uments. Some of the members have formed a Little German Bandv which played at the basketball games. VVe also have a course in music appreciation. It was added to the cur- iiculum this year. The subject includes a study of technique, composi- tions, and composers. An electrola is used very helpfully. Interest in this department is increasing steadily and it is probable that in the near future we shall have a course with even more opportunities than are available now. The orchestra figures in practically every high school function except dances. It furnishes music for school plays, graduation activities, assem- blv programs, and numerous other occasions. The members of the or- chestra have also been doing extra work for which they are receiving iegular credit. The glee club has been doing its part in presenting an operetta, ente1'- mg contests and furnishing chapel programs. It has been only in the last two years that we have had a mixed chorus. This year the club pre- sented Miss Cherry Blossom, a delightful musical comedy with a Japa- nese setting. , The Somerset High Band added to its long list of achievements when 'it w on the Class B championship of Pennsylvania on April 29, 1932. This honor was won by our band for the second time in three years. A l 19 Ee..-