University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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Mte Bertha Foster is dean o! the Music school. year, directed by Tom B. Steunenberg of the music faculty. Directed by John Hitter for a second season, the symphony orchestra was given full proof of its popularity by the record attendance of its concerts. At the regular Miami ■ With an increase in building space, a successful symphony season, organization of an opera guild, new additions to the faculty, participation in a national glee club competition, and numberless other activities, the music school has been its busiest during the 19H-42 academic year. Beginning its physical expansion last fall, the music school acquired the Granada Workshop to he used as a rehearsal hall for hand and orchestra as well as for music classrooms. Its name was changed to the University of Miami Music Workshop, ami it has since been used for small concerts ami for meetings of various clubs and organizations. March 8th another building was dedicated to the University. Known as the Koubek Memorial, the building houses spacious, convenient, studios and workrooms. Because of its facilities for applied work in the arts, much of the work of the Music school will he done there next 20

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iness adminstration courses during liis first three years at the I diversity, at the end of which he enters the School of Law. The courses taken in law school serve as the elective courses in the School of Business Administration. so that upon completion of the first year in law school, the student earns his degree in Business Administration. When two additional years in law school have been completed. the degree of LL.B. is obtained. Even though the student does not wish to continue his law education after graduating from the School of Business Administration, the one year of law work will he an asset to him in the business world. Though recognizing the primary vocational and professional interest of the student, the faculty of this school attempts to keep in mind its conviction that positive success can he best assured on the basis of a well-rounded mental development. The curriculum, therefore. provides general and cultural courses such as English, history, and foreign languages. as well as those of a more technical or practical nature. Because of the increasing impact of gov- eminent upon American life, emphasis is laid upon relations between government and business and between government and the individual as a citizen. The faculty endeavors to help students cultivate those fundamental qualities which will enable them later to cooperate and work with others and to occupy successful positions of responsibility and trust. I)r. Jay F. W. Pearson, Dean of the Faculty, expresses the school's viewpoint in connection with the war: “The faculty of the School of Business Administration recognizes the responsibility laid upon it by this war and the peace that will follow, and will constantly attempt to carry through its teaching program with these obligations in mind.'' Joining the Business Administration teaching staff this year was Halph W. Williams, assistant professor of accounting. James J. Carney. Jr., assistant professor of economics, was called into defense work during the second semester. Ernest McCracken and Dr. John Thom Holdsworth ol tho (acuity ol the School ol Business Administration are soatod. while behind them stand colleagues Dr. Reinhold WoUL Joseph Young. Conley Addington. Ewing P. Shahan. and Dr Robert H. Williams. 19

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subscription nerien of six concerts, the hill of guest soloists included singers Hose Hampton ami Nino Martini, violinists Kuggerio Hieei and Ruth Posselt, and pianists Guioinar Novaes and Simon Rarer. Three of these concerts were repeated in the Fort Lauderdale High school. Four concerts were given at Miami Reach Senior High school for the benefit of the Arnold Volpe Memorial fund. A novelty was the appearance of Larry Adler, harmonica virtuoso, in an extra-season benefit concert. Despite the fact that many student musicians were called into government ser-vice, adecpiate replacements were made, keeping the number of instruments at approximately eighty-eight. One of the most important achievements of the year was the opera, Pagliacei. presented in Fnglish by the Miami Opera guild, newly organized by Arturo di Filippi of the School of Music faculty. Mr. di Filippi. who has done work in both concert and opera, sang the role of Canio. The guild, organized to give experience to local talent and to expand Florida's musical development, expects to present operatic programs regularly. Director of choral work for the group is Tom B. Steunenhcrg. Charles Philhour and Frederick Koch of the drama department are in charge of settings and stage direction. Dr. Carl Buggies, pioneer in ultra-modern music, came to the I niversity again this year, leaving his home in Vermont long enough to conduct his seminar here. Master pianist and teacher. Dr. Harold Hauer returned to resume his master classes from February I to March 31, and to give several lecture-recitals for Sunday night audiences. Joseph Tarpley, instructor in piano, returned after a year's absence with his newly-earned master's degree. Ralph Roth, also an instructor in piano, received his master's degree from Columbia University. Lyndon R. Street, instrumental instructor, came to the I niversity as a new member of the music faculty. Aside from attending to his class work here, Mr. Street has spent a part of each week teaching at the West Palm Reach junior high school and organizing music practice-teaching in Miami public schools. Led to right: Alton Collins. John Bitter. Ralph Roth. Lyndon Stroot. Henry Groqor. Joel Belov. Mrs. Hannah Asher. Franklin Harris. Bertha Foster. Joseph Tarpley. Arturo di Filippi. Waller Shealfer. Modesto Alloo. 21