University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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WALTER FISHER SKEELE, A.B Dean College of Music

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College of Orator EVER before has the Art of Expression reached the practical basis upon which it now rests. Heretofore the general public have regarded it as something outside of their sphere, classing it with the fine arts. In the latter respect they have not misjudged, for it is an art, but one that is more essential to success in all lines of work than any other one thing. It is generally conceded that skill in expression is the foundation upon which orators and interpreters of literature build their towers of fame, but in order to become a power in the world of commerce today a man must be a con- vincing speaker. Society leaders find the art of expression indispensable. Tact is not so much what one says as how one says it. Distinction in any vocation can only come to the man who knows how to make his knowledge intelligible to others, and we frequently see the most thoughtful men yielding leadership to inferior men who can out-talk them. The increasing demand for courses along lines of expression in the great universities of the East, is prevalent in U. S. C. More men are being trained in effective speaking than ever before, and no man who aspires to be a useful citizen is safe unless he is equipped with the Art of Speech. The Faculty of the College of Oratory is endeavoring to create in the minds of the students a desire for the highest standard in the Art of Expression. BEULAH WRIGHT. 25 1-'W ww

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College of Music HE COLLEGE OF MUSIC is enjoying a prosperous year in all its varied activities. It had been feared that the financial depression of recent months would make serious inroads upon the enrollment, but this has not been the case. Surely here is good evidence that a musical education is not classed with luxuries, to be dispensed with in hard times, but as one of the necessities of life, for which people are willing to make sacrifices. We note with pleasure that a marked interest is taken in the regular courses, as shown by the large classes in harmony, history and the other theoretical branches, all of which are among the requirements for graduation. Furthermore, the percentage of special students has during recent years shown a steady decrease, with corresponding gain in the enrollment for the regular work. Although the College of Music in its present location, remote from the University center, has not been able to bring its existence so audibly and con- tinuously to the attention of the occupants of the grounds and buildings, yet we hope that the other departments will continue to regard us as an integral and essential part of the greater University. The faculty and students of our College always take a keen interest in the activities of the entire institution. We rejoice in its victories and achieve- ments. We sorrow in its defeats and misfortunes. And like Miss Speers, we hope that our sentiments are reciprocatedf' We want the students of the University to feel that the natural place for the development of their musical talents is their own College of Music. All students are invited to attend our public pupils' recitals, which occur the third Thursday in each month at four olclock. Some very interesting pro- grams are given and an opportunity is offered for judging of the character of our work. We bespeak the interest of new comers and of all who may not be informed of our work, believing that a careful consideration of our claims will justify the endorsement which has been so freely given by hundreds of students and acquaintances. WALTER F. SKEELE. 27 - J v...f0'W45EJ Q 4-s