St Marys College - Dial Yearbook (St Marys, KS)

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MUSIC THE COLLEGE BAND Top row. left to right: Alcid Choquette, Walter Loftus, Carl Haight. Albert Gufler. Jr.; Louis Eck. Harold Ferguson, Louis McEvoy, Paul Jacks, Clarence Roberts. Ralph Arnold. Hlvin Yoksh. William Holt. Garence Haight. Bottom row: Francis Englum. Earnest Happy. Eugene Fleming. George Soldani. Leonard McManus. Fr. Kucnzcl, S: J.; Lewis McMullen. Marshall Corns. Edward McGurren. Prof. Ghysbrecht. Mus. D.; Thomas Huddy. Lawrence Grilley. Louis Mueller. Fred L. Smith, Rodin Duff. DIAL AN7MUAL

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COLLEGE ORCHESTRA. Top row. left to right: Edward MeGurren. Francis Englum, George Soldani. Lawrence Grillcy. Alcid Choquelte. Thomas Ilu ldy, Elvin Yoksh. Harold Ferguson. Paul Jacks. William Holt. Paul Fiebig, Carl Haight. Albert Guflcr. Jr.. Robert McNanur. Bottom row: William O’Neill, Hayden Jones. William Hillcnbrand. Gerald Kreii e. Louis McEvoy, Lawrence Thic-len, Fr. Kuenzcl, S. J.. Prof. Ghysbrecht, Mtts. I).. I»uis Mueller, William Pielstickcr. Christian Bonnet. Lorain Miller. Brother George, S. J.

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 MUSIC THE BAND One of the most important musical organizations at S. M. C. this year was the Band. The two regular weekly practices of the twenty-eight musicians may be said to be greatly responsible for one of the snappiest bands ever heard here. The new marches and overtures were rendered with a truly martial spirit. Last autumn it was always on hand for the gridiron battles and led the “Fighting Irish,” to the field amid the cheers and applause of the student body. The concerts and other events that mark the endeavors of the Band arc numerous. The American Legion’s program for Armistice day. November 11. was embellished by many spirited marches. As we look into next year with hopes that it mav be as fruitful as this, we arc stirred with a feeling of regret that Paul Jacks will leave us by graduation. The Rev. Moderator. Fr. A. R. Kuenzel, and Prof. Ghysbrecht, Mus. D.. the able Director of this organization, are, in no small measure, responsible for the Band’s striking success. The fine spirit of cooperation and the interest on the part of the musicians, made possible the many long to be remembered concerts. An enviable record has been left behind by the band Organization for 1922-23. S. M. C. Band on way to Kansas City, May, 1923, to take part in Rotary Club’s Boys Parade. One Hundred Four THE COLLEGE ORCHESTRA. The excellent concerts offered by the College Orchestra in the past year have in every way kept up the lofty standard of former years. Many of the old time musicians were back to fill their respective positions, along with a host of new musical talent. Rev. A. R. Kuenzel, as Moderator, and Prof. Ghysbrecht, Mus. D., as Director, have by their untiring efforts, formed its thirty-three members into an organization worthy of the traditions of our Alma Mater. The orchestra was much ifi evidence at the various entertainments in the auditorium and added greatly to the interest of the gatherings. The many marches from Sousa, the overtures such as “Caliph of Bagdad.” by Boieldien. and “Light Cavalry,” by von Suppe, bespeak the ability and talent of this musical body. The smaller groups that make up this organization are deserving of special comment. The Violin Solos by Thomas O’Meara, the Violin Duet by Louis Mueller and William Pielstickcr and the Flute Solos by David Basham, formed special features of the Orchestra’s programs and were accorded a hearty reception. The violin competition reflected much credit on Prof. Ghysbrecht. Steigcrwald. whose playing was broadcasted by the St. Louis Post Dispatch, March 13, speaks volumes for the excellence of the Professor’s teaching ability. DIAL ANJNIUAL.