William Paterson University - Pioneer Yearbook (Wayne, NJ)

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The Sound of Christmas Christmas is a lot of things, but most of all it ' s music. The week of music was provided by the WPC music faculty and students. The week started with the Annual Winter Cho- ral Concert on December 14 in Shea Auditorium. The Brass Ensemble began tne show with three pieces of seasonal music written by Pual Duhas, Henry Purcell. and Richer Tuli. The Ensemble was directed by Dorothy Heier. The audience of 350 thor- oughly enjoyed the Concert Choir ' s performance. Julis Anderson con- ducted the Choir in the Gloris ' by Antonio Vivaldi; Glory to God In The Highest by Randall Tompson; Motels For The Season of Christ- mas by Francis Poulenc: and Fan- tasia On Christmas Carols by Ralph Vaughan Williams. The Choir was accompanied by Deborah Holden, and Jan Opalach appeared as a guest soloist. The second part of the concert was held on Tuesday night with the Trom- bone Ensemble performing Three Equali by Beethoven; Quartet for Trombones by Pierre Max Dubois; and Canzona for Eight Trombones by Walter Hartley. The Women ' s Choral Ensemble next took the stage. Their conductor, Julis Anderson had some trouble with her music stand. but after a replacement was sent in, the performance of A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten contin- ued. The audience politely applauded as the WPC Concert Band finished their selections of sea- sonal pieces finishing with John Philip Sousa ' s The Fairest of the Fair. Music flowed from Shea again the next day as seniors Patricia Amore. Robert Savion, and Beverly Teitsma gave their recitals. Patricia per- formed with emotion, grace, and flexibility. Her best piece was Con- certo in F Minor for Piano and Orchestra by Bach, Beverly showed her finest with a flute In front of the audience of 450. Guitarist Bob showed enthusiasm in every piece he performed. After the recital coffee and refreshments were served to honor the musicians. Thursday the Midday Artist Series presented faculty member Gary Kirkpatrick, pianist. He performed a piece by Brahms; Sonata for Piano by James Wintle; and Franz Liszt ' s Mephlsto Waltz. The 400 people in the audience sat transfixed through each piece as the moods he created melted and changed to another mood. The crowd cheered his per- formances and demanded an encore, which they got. The third and final part of the Winter Concert was presented on December 18th In Shea. Nan Guptlll conducted the Chamber Singers m a 30 minute program of French and English Christmas songs. The Brass Quartet led by Dorothy Heier per- formed Gabrleli ' s Canzona per Sonare No. 2 and Four Preludes For Brass Quartet by Zupho. The Men ' s Glee Club performed 25 min- utes of Christmas Carols with Con- ductor Julia Anderson. Finally the College Chorus led by Jane Welden- saul performed three classical Christ- mas songs for the audience of I 50. Seniors Nadlne Hochran and Rich- prd Radcliff had their recitals on the Saturday before Christmas. The two pianists performed beautifully but the snow falling outside cut down on the audience. The music ended, but the sound hung In the air; It always does at Christmas time. M)

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■pui j Then there it was, the last day of school, one more final to go and then you were free. The Student Center became a pub with everyone walking in the front door being proofed for age. Beer and wine flowed like water and a live band provided the enter- tainment. While people were hus- tling, bumping, and staggering around in the ballroom, smaller par- ties dotted the campus as the WPSC Marathon and the fall semester came to a close.