Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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Mr. Biggerstafl 28 Mr. B. Stout Mr. Vaisr.tine Mr Webb SHARPS AND FLATS Music is an important element in education. Society every- where recognizes that music is not merely a pastime, but that a knowledge of music is considered one of the essentials of a well-educated individual. The music department has a threefold purpose: first, to pro- vide a thorough, comprehensive course for those wishing to become teachers or to those entering a professional career; sec- ond, to offer to students cultural courses that may be combined with the complete literary course in the college; and third, to give to the college community cultural advantages. The Teachers College, long recognized as a college with an exceptionally strong music department and faculty, is making progress and keeping abreast of the times.

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17 HAMMER AND SAW The Industrial Arts department of the Arts Division provides a comprehensive training for potential Industrial Arts teachers and craftsmen. Under the supervision of Professor B. W. Leib, the department offers courses along four lines: drafting, wood working, metalworking, and educational theory. In the first three a foundation may be laid for one or more vocations such as architect, engineer, machinist, carpenter, or designer. If a student wishes to become a draftsman, he may receive instruction in mechanical drawing, machine drawing, architec tural drawing and design. The woodworking shop provides opportunity for the student to develop skill in the working of wood. Me produces articles such as tables, chairs, stands, and desks for practical use in the home. In the metalworking shop there are engine lathes, forges, drills, grinders, electric welding equipment, and tools for pipe fitting and for sheet metalworking. Many of the shop products have high practical value. Mr. Leib

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The music department housed in new Baldwin Hall has all the facilities of a well-rounded department. New sound proof prac tice rooms, new pianos, a large new practice room for choir, band and orchestra, together with a group of music enthusiasts, is bound to have an effect on the college. Whether it be training on an instrument, vocal lessons or courses in the theory of music, the music department fills every need. Professor j. L. Biggerstaff and Mr. Kemble Stout are in charge of piano instruction. To Dr. Barrett Stout and Mr. R E. Valentine belong the job of training voices. Mr. Karl Webb is leader of the band and teaches courses in strings and brass. Mr. John Goetzc instructs in the instrumental section. With the ever increasing problem of leisure time, music is becoming an important factor in community life. The music de- partment wishes to so enrich the lives of the student body that they may not only appreciate the more beautiful in music, but may also be able to participate in its performance. Mr. Goetze Mr K. Stout