Wichita State University - Parnassus Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Music, Art tudents Find Various Cutlets There is a vast realm of special fields open to the Fine arts student. Two undergraduate degrees are offered by the art department. A bachelor of fine arts or bachelor of art education candidate may specialize in ceramics, sculpture, painting, or metalsmithing while working toward his de- gree. ln the School of Music, the student is of- fered courses in music theory, literature and history, as well as composition, arranging and conducting. Music majors can specialize in voice, keyboard or any orchestral instru- ment. Numerous performing ensembles, in- cluding symphony orchestra, band, three choirs, opera theatre and two madrigal groups, can afford a music major valuable experience. ln addition, there are various other chamber groups. Fine Arts Staff - James Ceasar, strings: Dr. Howard Ellis, Chairman of Music School: James Hardy, Music Education: Robert Hines, Cho- ral and Voice: James Kerr, Instrumental, Dr. Marvin Spomer, Chair- man of Art Department, Dr. Robert Steinbauer, Keyboard, Dr. Gor- don Terwilliger, Graduate Studies. vu ff if. M Xff ip 'L wi.- if 4 lea... . s Performing can be a problem at times, especially when an instru ment is the size of the student attempting to master it. A familiar sight to most vocal majors is Mr. Arthur Newman, assist- ant professor, giving visual instruction to a student.

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Instruction on the first step of constructing a sculpture is given to a first year art student by a master's assistant. Cast members of Opera Theatre rehearse for upcoming concert of Mozart's Marriage of Figaro , given in latter November. E X Trimming a pot is one of the final steps in ceramics. Here a grad Loren Koslawsky works diligently at a potter's wheel.

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Dr. Burgess Wins Best Teacher Award Under the direction of Dean Chaffee, the department of Education has emphasized a clearer understanding of the theories expressed in all educa- tion courses. The 1967-8 expanded faculty made possible improved services to the community, aided by a large number ot students who tutored children from area schools in the Reading Center. The use of team-teaching methods and video-tape technology assisted in classroom instruction. To develop a basis upon which an understanding of schools could be built, students in be- ginning education courses were provided laboratory experience as teacher aides. One ofthe more outstanding Educa- tion professors, Dr. Phyllis Burgess received the Board of Trustees' 351,000 Best Teacher Award in 1967. Department heads: Kenneth Nickel, education depart- ment: Edgar Webb, Industrial education, Robert Holmer, Physical education and Buelah Mullen, Teacher place- ment. I - -if ,,,. Q' Q 5 'R c ,,, ' Dr. Leonard Chaffee, Dean