The Stetson Reporter

?^^^^z^^^\i^^^^^^^<f^s^'-»^ l^fcfeMte^*K«»b^ J^wCtlfJtl, tOC^: ftjje "Florida's Oldest College Newspaper1 71st Year No. 20 THE STETSON REPORTER Friday March 7, 1958 BAROQUE CONCERT DRAWS PRAISE AS BRASS CHOIR AND CHAMBER MUSIC GROUP COMBINE TALENTS by Kirby Rogers Elizabeth Hall was the scene of the annual Baroque Concert, Tuesday, March 4. The program was divided into two parts; the first being presented by the Stetson Chamber Orchestra under the direction of James Perdue, while the secon group was presenttd by the Stetson Brass Choir conducted by Donald Yaxley. Probably the most interesting groupi-performance during the musical year at Stetson is this concert of music from the Baroque era. The Chamber Orchestra opened STETSON CALENDAR FRIDAY, MARCH 7 Movie: Diary of a Country Priest" (French film), 7:30 p.m., SUB Senior Recital Phyllis Hancock, 8:00 p.m., Elizabeth Hall Auditorium Experimental Theater: "Death of a Salesman," . Stover Theater, 8:00 p.m. * * :|J * :|s ~fi & * & :.k # r# ^j ■£ ;!- SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Law Library Dedication, St. Petersburg Matinee: "Diary of a Country Priest," 2:00 p.m., SUB Dexioma Weiner Roast, 6:30 p.m.. Scout Hut Civic Music Association: Vienna boy's Choir, 8:00 p.m. Elizabeth Hall Auditorium Berea College Alumni. 3:30-9:30 p.m., Faculty Lounge, SUB * * * * * * * ;Js :Js * * :jJ * % * SUNDAY, MARCH 9 Preparatory .Recital, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Elizabeth' Hall Auditorium * * * * si= £ :H * * $ £ * % * # MONDAY, MARCH 10 Intramural Board, 10:00 a.m., 202—SUB Opening of Future Army Exhibit in front of old Soda Shop, 9:00 Gl and G2 staff meeting, 10:00 a.m. To run throcgh March 14 a.m., 203—SUB Pri Society Quiz Bowl, 7:30-8:30 p.m., 204 & 205 SUB DeLand Civic Music Association, 7:00-9:30 p.m., Stetson Room SUB , TUESDAY, MARCH 11 Academic Council Meeting, 12:15 p.m., Private dining rooms no. 1, SUB MENC Student Group Concert, 7:30-10:00 p.m., Stetson Room, SUB Opera Workshop, First Baptist Church, Kissimmee, 8:00 p.m. Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Nu party, Sigma Nu house Phi Society Quiz Bowl, 7:30-8:30 P.m., 204 & 205 SUB WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 Phi Society Quiz Bowl, 7:30-8:30 p.m., 204 & 205 SUB THURSDAY, MARCH 13 Music School Student Recital, (Continued on Page Two) the program with Symphony No 5 of Boyce.This was followed by Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5.. which proved to be the high point in the first part of the concert. Soloists with the Chamber Orchestra were Lenior Almand, Piano; Frances Buxton, Violin; and Diana Gill, Flute, perhaps the most characteristic feature of this work is the rotation of the primary melodic passages from one solo instrument to the other. The final composition by the Chamber Orchestra was the Don Quixote Suite by Teleman. Even with the precise exactness in the work of the conductor, a lack of coherence among the orchestra ..personal., appeared at times. In the over-all effect of the work of the orchestra, this problem is overlooked, since this lack of unity was overcome by good interpretation and a technically correct view of the Baroque The Brass Choir opened the second part of the concert with the Fanfare and Chorus of Buxte- hude. This served as a good group opener in that it showed the strength of the ensemble and offered an interesting contrast to the earlier part of the program. The group played next "Abend- Musik" by Wurz. This was followed by a Canzona of Gabrieli, whose works transcribed for brass are becoming more and more well-known. The most interesting work of the Brass Choir was seen in their closing composition: "Turmmusik" by Schmid. This work gave an opportunity for the instrumentalists to show their ability in purity of tone and pitch exactness. The work of this group has long been recognized as the finest. Their tradition was upheld in this performance. This program was marked by its display of musicianship and accuracy to the style of the Baroque. There was no over-interpreta- tation or overly-intense dynamic effects, but clean-cut dynamic and melodic effects, and pure, more-than-classic interpretation. The program was very interesting, refreshing, and most enjoyable, because there was opportunity to hear music as it actually exists without man-made innovations to interrupt its effectiveness as an Art. Organizations To Face Quiz Elimination Will Begin Monday JAZZ JAZZ JAZZ For the second time in as many years, the Stetson School of Music is presenting a recital of modern American jazz. Last year the concert was held in the DeLand High School auditorium. At that time it was hailed by all as a welcome addition to the list of Stetson musical events. This years recital will, be presented in the Stetson Room of the S.U.B. at 8 p.m., Tuesday March 11. There will be no charge for admission. Participating members of the Stetson Music School have come up with a balanced program of selections, some of which are traditional jazz numbers arranged by music students, and have several others which were written by the students themselves. The latter category includes "Prelude to a Gigue" by Bill Calhoon, "Doxy" by Bob Glendon, and "Clyde's Mix," written by Don Owen. Stetson's jazz avante-gard-ists have decided to use a fairly new concept in this years program. A feature quintet consisting of alto sax, trumpet, piano, bass, and drums will be backed up by an instrumental quintet of tuba, trombone (2), French Horn, and trumpet. There will also be a trio of bass, drums, and flute. Too Long Awaited: "Oklahoma" Nears The delightful musical "Oklahoma" by Rodgers and Hammer- stein 2nd will be presented March 17-22 by the Travel Squad of the Glee Club accompanied by the Stetson Crchetra. The show is under the musical direction of Prof. Harold M. Giffin with Mrs. Giffin as stage drector, and Mr. Bruce Griffiths as technical director. Pat Wagner is choreographer and Mollie Barrow is stage manager. Rehearsals are well under way and the principal cast is as follows: Laurey, Pat McBride and Carolyn Weiss; Curley, Bob Turner and Lee Rowell; Aunt Eller, Phyllis Hancock and Pat Eding- ton; Ado Annie, Nola Frink and Grace Waterson; Will Parker, Ray Andrews and Wayne Graham; Jud Fry, Rad Smith and Jim Morgan; Old Man Carnes, Bob Rich and Kirby Rogers; Ali Hakim, Charlie Day and Ken Cassel. Opening night will' be March 17 in Palatka. The second performance will be n Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach March 18. March 19-22 will be here in Stover Theatre to which activity cards will admit students. Phi Society To Sponsor Quiz Bowl Contest During the next two weeks of March, Phi Society will sponsor its annual Quiz Bowl Tournament. Sixteen campus organizations will compete against one another, answering questions submitted by professors from all departments of the University. There will be four elimination rounds. The semi-finals and the finals will be broadcast over DeLand radio. The winner will be awarded a trophy. Military Weekend Set Off By Banguet Setting off the annual military weekend at Stetson, March 14 and 15, will be the ROTC Scabbard- and-Blade banquet next Friday evening at seven o'clock. At this banquet the members of Scabbard-and-Blade, their dates, and special guests will be present. A special speaker, to be announced, has been procured, and special entertainment will be provided by Pat McBride. Being held in the Stetson Room of the Stetson Union Building, this banquet will honor the senior cadets. Steaks will be served. Dress is formal. On Saturday evening the corps will present the military ball from 8:30 to midnight at the National Guard Armory, and Art Kibbie's 15-piece band will be featured A queen of the bail will be chosen from among the six sponsors, five representing individual companies and one the battle group staff. Each sorority has chosen one of the queen candidates. The theme: "The Space Ball." All cadets and their dates are cordially invited, and dress is semi-formal. The first round of eliminations will take place during the week of March 10-17, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and Thursday nights at 7:30. Two matches will be held each night for a total of eight, thus concluding the first round of eliminations. The following week the quarter-finals will be run-off, and the following- Monday (March 24) the finals will be held. All matches will take place in the Union Building. The first two matches will be between Pi Phi and Sigma Nu and between the Ministerial Associa-s tion and Westminster Fellowship. Tuesday night Alpha Xi will meet Alpha ..Dexioma ..and Tri-Delts will be pitted against the Pikes. Wednesday the Delta Sigs and the Lambda Chi's and the Sig Ep's and Wesley Foundation will compete. And Thursday the first round robin will be completed when the Alpha Chi's meet the Zeta's. WJBS has agreed to broadcast the last three watches on March 19, 20, and 24. So if you cannot attend the matches in the Student Union, you may tune them in from 6:30 to 7:30. The Quiz Bowl has been sponsored by Phi Society for the past several years. It has always been (Continued on Page Five) RECREATIONAL READING PROGRAM FOR UNION EFFECTIVE SOON The Student Library Committee is instituting a Recreational Reading Program in the Stetson Union Building. , The purpose of this program will be to improve the facilities in the Stetson Union and to encourage students to participate in recreational reading. The program will include a small group of books from the Sampson Library Browsing Collection and a few of the most recently published books will be included. The books that are not used will be returned to the Sampson Library frequently, and will be replaced by other books that are more popular. An Honor System for the use of these books will be put in effect. This system will cover the following points: 1) Books may be used by the students in the building or thep may be taken out of the building for use. 2) If the books are taken from the building by the students, a card bearing the author's name and the title of the book must be dated and signed by the students using the books. The card will then be placed in an alphabetical file, in order by author. 3) No fines will be charged. 4) If a book is taken out of the building for use by a student and not returned within a month, a card will be sent to the student by the Student Library Committee suggesting that the book be returned as soon as possible. The Student Library Committee hopes that you will take advantage of the reading material that will be available in the Stetson Union.