St John Central High School - Centralite Yearbook (Bellaire, OH)

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meta rjoiaviaviwvienioicnicrinjuicrivrirrifrifxioieriesxeviw o Deo 1SSO-- 1930 MU llC This has been a year of marked advancement in the music depart- ment, both in the ordinary progress of lesson and practice made by individual music pupils, and in the ensemble work by which they are accustomed to show how they can pull together to furnish entertainment for music lovers. With chorus work, two orchestras, and a band on their hands, Sister Lucy, Sister Mary Baptist, and Miss Helen Reilly have more than enough to keep them going. St. John's Band Last year Father Preston started a movement toward the organization of a band, but unfortunately he did not get it under way before he was removed to another parish. To our great relief the music department came to the rescue, and took up the work. Band classes were begun October 15, and a week later the instruments arrived. S One gloomy day in December when it was almost too cold to be out, we were startled out of our English study, by strains of band music. Could it be from our neighbor's radio? No, for it was coming from the street side of the house. In a moment we were all at the window and Sister appreciating the novelty of the situation, permitted us to go outside. There in the middle of the street were thirty-two of our little musicians lined up with their instruments, blocking traffic on Thirty-seventh street, and delaying amused travelers while they blew the strains of Adeste Fideles out on the frosty air. How proud they looked! They had good reasons to be proud. Many a band after a few years of experience could do no better. Before we could know what was coming next, the Drum Major gave the signal and they proceeded to the rectory to serenade Father Witt- man. They certainly put it over. Father expressed his appreciation by remarking, Why worry about future years when Sousa's Musicians are no more, since we have a substitute ? Their uniforms have been ordered, but we regret to say that these will arrive too late for us to get their picture in the Lampadist. JUNIOR URCHESTRA The Junior Orchestra is a natural outgrowth from the Band. A great deal can be said concerning this Orchestra. For the short period of its organization and the youthfulness of the members, its success is surprising and worthy of comment. Older students who hear their rehearsals have not withheld well merited praise. Sometimes, of course, their practice periods are annoying, but even these have their compensations. Straining our vocal chords one day, trying to rise above the loud, ----- T H E L A M P A D 1 s T '---------'--------

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'Z ! 3 I 5 2 5 2 2 I 143101014ininiuiuioillinilvil T H E L A M P A D I S 'I-'vivioiririclilriuiuifi 1880--1930 SENIOR ORCHESTRA We need not introduce the Senior Orchestra, its members have often aroused a real enthusiasm for musical things at various social gatherings and entertainments. They still continue to win popularity by the satisfac- tion they give on every occasion. The talent of three Seniors has helped to make our Orchestra what it is, and they will be missed from the organization next year. PERSONAL SUPERVISION During the last week of December our music class enjoyed a visit from Miss Marie Harder, the guest teacher of the Art Publication Society of St. Louis. While she was here, she enrolled twenty-one piano pupils in the per- sonal supervision plan. These students have now a new incentive for thorough and earnest work, both in theory and technic. According to this plan, two examinations sent by the College of Music in St. Louis provide stimulus for theory work while an Artist Teacher will visit the class before the close of school to make a test of technical ability. The Artist expects to give a Recital for the music pupils and their parents. RECITALS Two musical events in December gave a practical demonstration of the stage of progress reached by each pupil. Both programs were given in the Music Auditorium. In the first recital, the performance of the Junior musicians, whether as soloists or in orchestral parts, surprised and de- lighted their assembled friends. All parts were good, and many a young performer displayed more than ordinary talent. At the Senior recital the seasoned veterans gave a handsome account of themselves. The way they measured up to the required standard must have been very gratifying to teachers as well as pleasing to friends. Among these musical enthusiasts are some who finish high school this year, and we hope they may find a way to perpetuate their musical interests and ambitions awakened at St. John's. According to the usual music department program, two more recitals should be given before the end of the year. one by beginners and the other by a graduate, Peter Baudo, well known to every one in Bellaire for pro- ficiency in both vocal and instrumental music. But Mr. Baudo prefers not to favor his admirers, with a special program, and since he has always made a generous use of his marvelous gift whenever called upon, his preference with regard to the final recital has been respected. -Grace Witt, '30