Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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The Arts e Arts The Arts he Arts The Arts e Arts The Temple University Symphony Orchestra conductor Luis Biava at his finest. rr Sergio! Chance d Composing Melodies The nationally-acclaimed Esther Boyer College of Music and Department of Dance adds to the artistic culture Philadelphia has to offer. This year students, faculty, alumni and guest artists presented over 200 lectures, master classes, concerts, and recitals. One can experience the great talent flowing from those associated with the College at Rock Hall or a variety of celebrated venues in the metropolitan area such as the Kimmel Center for Performing Arts in Center City. The College offers a wide array of majors, including music therapy, music technology, choral conducting, instrumental studies, composition, education and performance. Music classes provide a wonderful experience for students, regardless Terell Stafford, Assistant Professor of Jazz cl i- 1 lu I,- Martha CaUajihan, Dinesna DeMesa Studies, alone with his musicans. . »,, . .1 i and George Alley promoted the shov ' . Bevelled: Anything but a right angle, in tri-int of Liacouras Walk. U K JIIlI l llKV

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spring nin :] ' r-i! i;nHMiSi was set up near the Bell Tower. Students lined up to face the challenge and test their balance. Vlmost no one went without getting a mouth-watering tunnel cake luring the Spring Fling Street Fair. Members of the United States Army came to Temple ' s 2004 Spring Fling. They brought a rock-climbing wall that was used to test students arm strength and endurance. Members of the Greek organizations got involved as well. Phi Sigma Sigma sorority raised money for the National Kidney Foundation by charging students $1 for the privilege of hitting any member of the sorority in the face with a whipped-cream pie. Temple Students volunterred to brave the fridged water and climb into the dunk tank, located next to Barton Hall, to raise money for their organizations. Spring ' Flnig ' j

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' versih ' chestrs or Luis i finest. e Arts The Arts The Arts Sergio Savinovic and 5 Chancellor Dean swordfight during Romeo and Juliet. rne Arts The Arts The Arts The Arts The Arts The Arts The Arts The Arts r aS ' ' ' . The Arts The Arts » iyrts The Arts The Arts The Arts Arts Arts f ' The Arts The Ai The Arts The Mrrs The Arts The Arts Student Stars Temple Theater reached its 37th season of excellence on the University ' s stages. The department fosters creativity and hones the skills of some Philadelphia ' s finest up-and-coming actors, playwrights, directors and set designers. In a diverse lineup of dramatic performances. Temple presented the following plays: Fuente Ovejuna by Lope de Vega, the story of a Spanish peasant uprising in the early 1400 ' s; Philadelphia Young Playwrights, which featured award-winning works by local high school students; Anton Chekhov ' s The Sea Gull, which tells the story of a writer and his troubled relationships; and Shakespeare ' s Pericles. Jitney, August Wilson ' s award winning chronicle of the African American experience in the 20th century, is another highlight, and Taking Steps by Alan Ayckbourn is the story of a haunted manor house in the English countryside. I ' Vcin Joni kc ' il, Austin Duicinl cind Ic) BcniH ' tl cul out ii SI fill ' from luiMitc I - ' l? 1 ,i: Gayle DeCosta and Danielle Mebane star in Temple Theater ' s production of Shakin ' the Mess Outta Misery. l MX. - Kistly SftlofauidJba . S . Tlvjtrc