University of Minnesota School of Agriculture - Agrarian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Back Row: K. CARLSON, J. EvENsoN, E. Sci-IWINGHAMER, D. Jol-lNsoN, J. KUHL, F. RATH, L. SCHUMAN Scconrl row: E. NEESER, A. FAI-ILAND, C. STAVNESS, G. MCCULLY, N. MADSEN, R. SWENSON, E. OANES, T. HEGSETH, B. SCHWINGHAMER. First row: A. GRUENKE, M. TEETER, R. MIMBACH, G. JOHNSON, D. W. BOLAND, J. KUITERS, A. HUNT, L. ERKENBRACK, MILTON SWENSON. The Band HE first band of the School of Agriculture was organized in 1895 and has since been maintained as one of the important and worthwhile activities of the Music department. A band interests students in brass instruments, gives opportunity for ensemble work, and peps up athletic meets and other school gatherings. Beginners are coached in classes and private lessons, and the band, as a whole, practices three times a week. The school furnishes instruments for those who have none, and buys the neces- sary music library. This valuable training is without cost to the pupil, except a small charge for the private lessons necessary to learn the chosen instrument. Most communities have, or should have, their own town band. It is sometimes very diflicult to find a sufficient number of people interested and capable enough to carry on this work. These young people with their Aggie training can serve their home town in a real way and continue to enjoy, after graduation, the good fellow- ship and advantages to be found in a musical group that meets regularly for practice. All students, girls as well as boys, are welcome in this group if at all fitted to cover the course and willing to devote some time to it. Credits are given for the work and both student and school are benefitted. -D W. BOLAND, Page Ninety-three

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Bark Row: N. MADSEN, R. SWENSON, M. TEETER, J. KUITERS, R. NIIMBACH, A. GRUENKE, H. FRED- ERICKSON, P. PEARSON, MR. BOLAND. ' First Row: E. MOLENAAR, L. SCI-INVINGHAMER, M. C1-IRISTEN, E. SCHWINGHAMER, I.. AGR12, iD. FRUECHTE, M FRUECHTE, A. ANDERSON. The Orchestra USIC has grown to be a very important factor in our schools. In times past, only the larger schools attempted more than chorus singing, and piano was the only instrument employed. Now even the small schools have in- strumental groups. X This year at the School of Agriculture we have an orchestra that practices twice a week. They have gained in proficiency until they have appeared in assembly and at various gatherings of the school, giving life and zest to these meetings. Some of these young people have no musical preparation when they come to the campus. They have no instrument of their own and are not conscious of any special interest or talent. Here is the opportunity for an instructor to discover the latent possibilities and talents, dormant through lack of opportunity, and develop them, en- larging the vision and enriching the lives of his pupils. Instruments are furnished free of charge by the school. Private lessons are available at a very small fee. Each student is studied to determine what instrument he is most interested in and best fitted to play. Toward the end of the term those who have learned to play some instrument, realiie what it will mean to them to hand in their instruments and drop the work. Many parents are willing to co-operate, and the result is that the student goes home with a trumpet, a violin or the instrument of his choice, and a new interest that' will broaden his life in his' home and community. -D. W. BOLAND. Page Ninety-two

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Buck Row: WILLIAM ELSING, LLOYD DREWES, BERTHOLD SCHWINGHAMER, HJALMAR HULIN, LESTER AGRE, DAVID JOHNSON, CHESTER ULLMAN, DONALD ANDERSON, ELMER HEXUM, MYRON CLARK. First Row: JAMES EVENSON, MISS WENDT, CLIFFORD STAVNES, ALVIN SETI-IRE, EMIL BLOMBERG, HENRY DAMMANN, RUDOLDH BODE, JOSEPH KUHL, DONAVEN OGREN, JUSTUS LEGVOLD, ROBERT FLESLAND. The Boys' Glee Club USIC is a universal language. Considerable attention has been given to it in the School of Agriculture. A large number of boys accepted the opportunity to receive instruction in it through the Boys' Glee Club, which was con- ducted by Miss Wendt. The regular practice class met every Tuesday evening from 6:15 to 7:15 in the music hall. This period was devoted to the learning of rhythm and harmony and the rehearsal of new and old numbers. The Boys' Glee Club also participated in assembly programs, which were much enjoyed by the audience. This furnished experience in public appearance for the boys and proved beneficial to them. Glee Clubs are increasing in popularity. Many schools now have them. They furnish an opportunity for the devotion of many boys' time to healthful, wholesome, and enjoyable entertainment, which they can also carry on in their respective home com- munities. It is hoped that the training which the boys received in the Glee Club will cause them to organize and create interest in such organizations throughout the state. Not only is music valuable for the purpose of community betterment, but it is a factor which affords hours of pleasant entertainment in the home. -CHESTER ULLMAN. Page Ni71Bfj'-f01L1'