THE BLUE HEN. Music with a snappy strut

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1 SECTION FIVE Fine Arts

2 THE BLUE HEN Music with a snappy strut MR. Director KING Previous to 1946, the University and R.O.T.C. bands were one and the same. That year, however, the Music department added another member to its staff, and thereby made possible the organization of a new University band which would be co-ed, instead of military. The band was started under the leadership of J. R. King, new director of instrumental music, with a total charter membership of fifteen players! Since then, the band has increased to a playing group of sixty, which number has been maintained for the past three years. During the year, the band maintains a full schedule of activities, leading off with the pre-season band camp. Later, their performance at football games is always a high spot in the season, with the snappy new uniforms adding much to the color of this year's band shows. During the rest of the year, the band gave their usual series of concerts in the Delaware public schools, as well as performing on campus and at major University functions. "Dum-Da-Dum Dum" Seventy-seven

3 MARCHING BAND Hail to Thee Proud Delaware" Baton Twirling Tibbitt

4 A CAPPELLA CHOIR From Bach to Richard Donovan One of the first questions asked by the incoming freshmen is, "How can I get into A Cappella?" Since limited membership is based on audition, many would-be singers find themselves in the audience rather than on the stage. But those who succeed in "making" A Cappella, find themselves in one of the most active groups on campus. After its organization in 1937, the group practiced three nights a week under the direction of Professor Anthony Loudis. The production of Douglas Moore's opera, The Devil and Daniel Webster, and the musical treatment of the Biblical theme, Jeptha, were the forerunners of our annual Contemporary Music Festivals. In the past few years, the group has presented works by Dello Joio, Wayne Barlow, Richard Donovan, and Gian-Carlo Menotti, all of whom have visited the Delaware campus to direct the choir personally for the occasion. Under the direction of Mr. Bertram Gable, A Cappella sang a Bach oratorio in an all Bach concert given with a Wilmington music society early in the year. Also memorable were the Christmas program, the Messiah, and Richard Donovan's conducting of the group in a program of his own compositions. In this year's graduating class are twelve seniors who will say a sad farewell to a group with which they have been since freshman year. It's been fun. Seventy-seven

5 DELMELODIANS The downbeat, and away we go... Pictured above are the familiar faces of members of our popular dance band, the Delmelodians. Organized in the fall of 1949, the group was really busy this year. Many of our seniors remember when the band played for Women's Weekend, the Engineers Ball, and those informal dances after the games. This year, under the able leadership of Jean Durkin, pianist, the Delmelodians gave a terrific jazz concert in January. They also played for numerous dances on campus, as well as Christmas engagements and spring proms elsewhere.

6 WORLD ECONOMIC Discussing Economic Problems of Today DR. DORN Chairman of Conference Seventy-seven

7 CONFERENCE HAROLD KELLER, Professor, City College, N. Y. HAROLD E. DAVIS DR. PRESTON E. JAMES L. M. DOMINGVEZ Seventy-seven

ARTIST SERIES Two aisle seats... 8:15 curtain A capacity audience was on hand last October to applaud the opening of the sixth season on campus of an Artists Series.

8 ARTIST SERIES Two aisle seats... 8:15 curtain A capacity audience was on hand last October to applaud the opening of the sixth season on campus of an Artists Series. The program, initiated in 1947, has been a vehicle for bringing top talent to the University. To initiate this year's series we had the popular young duo-pianists, Whittmore and Lowe. Then we welcomed back the Virtuosi di Roma, Instrumental Ensemble, which had made such a hit two years ago at Delaware. To round out the, 53-, 54 season were Jerome Hines, Louis Kaufman, and the Budapest String Quartet. Robert Frost: Nothing Gold Can Stay

9 Whittemore and Lowe During Intermission "For Me?" Whittemore and Lowe Perform

Jazz Age, Blue Days, Crazy Phase This year's Junior Musical, "33 Skidoo," brought back memories of the last 33 years, including the three most colorful eras of our nation's development the Jazz Age

10 Jazz Age, Blue Days, Crazy Phase This year's Junior Musical, "33 Skidoo," brought back memories of the last 33 years, including the three most colorful eras of our nation's development the Jazz Age of the '20's, the Blue Days of the '30's and the modern "Crazy Phase." A hush went through the audience as the house lights dimmed, the curtain rose, and Mitchell Hall became alive with the sizzling rhythm of the Dixieland Jazz Band. An hour went fast and furiously under the able direction of Bebe Hahne, production managing of Warren Beh, and the advising of Elbert Chance. We will never forget:... Bebe and her feathers... the Charleston dancers' spitcurls... Warren's top-hat and cane... siren Cynnie... the sultry dancing of Barbara "tack in her foot" Nast and Cena O'Brien... the mellow trumpet of Neal Thomas... the.wistful dreams of Betty, Patti, Marilyn, and Ann... Dorie Green and Ed Garrell "dancing in the dark"... the high-stepping chorus line... Carrie's whistle... the tap dancers' tumble... the magic of Peggy's voice... Joan Stokes' striped pajamas... swooning over Marty Olsen... Bill Keene's corny jokes... Dave's story of "Sphere"... Dick's faking on the bass fiddle... the great job done by Rita and the singing chorus... the "Saints." FIFTY-FIFTH MUSICAL Bevy Of Beauties Anything Goes

"33 SKIDDO" It's All Over Now CAST Chorus Mickie Blaine, Eula Mae Bunting, Connie Curfman, Eunice Downing, Margaret Fullerton, Joan Kreer, Marion McClellan, Pat Mooney, Martha Murphy, Norman Parkes,

11 "33 SKIDDO" It's All Over Now CAST Chorus Mickie Blaine, Eula Mae Bunting, Connie Curfman, Eunice Downing, Margaret Fullerton, Joan Kreer, Marion McClellan, Pat Mooney, Martha Murphy, Norman Parkes, Betty Paul, Mary Jane Raftery, Joan Sokes, Mary Ann Wenke, Joann Wood, Barbara Wynn, Peggy Yount BEBE HAHNE Director Charleston Group Genny Baird, Bobbie Holmes, Barbara Jones, Ginny Larson, Barbara Nast, Martha Thomas Tap Dance Group Grace Harrison, Jean Tull, Charlotte Phillips, June Williams. "Anything Goes Lucy Darby, Mitzi Greeley, Patti Ingram, Ann Lloyd, Martha Murphy, Lois West Female Quartet Betty Andrews, Ann Lloyd, Pat Ingram, Marilyn Smith WARREN BEH Male Quartet Brad Barnes, Charlie Paski, Bob Production Manager Christfield, Dean Dahlen Victor Borge Dave Menser Combo Dave Lecrone, Neal Thomas, Ted Taylor, Carl Schupp ELBERT CHANCE Advisor

MUSIC CLUB Standing: Nancy Samples, Grace Bossard, Dick Tarochy, Margaret Woodward, Ann Williams, Ann Herbst. Seated: Shirley Hanby, Frank James, Merle Knotts, Pat Phillips.

12 MUSIC CLUB Standing: Nancy Samples, Grace Bossard, Dick Tarochy, Margaret Woodward, Ann Williams, Ann Herbst. Seated: Shirley Hanby, Frank James, Merle Knotts, Pat Phillips. Anyone for a theater party? A music club of one type or another has been a part of the Delaware picture for a number of years. The present group traces its origin back to the one which was in existence at what was formerly Women's College. This club played an important part in the college life, since it provided an opportunity for students interested in music to meet together and perform amongst themselves; guest performers were often invited to the meetings as well. The present Music Club has taken over exactly where the old one left off, and still provides the same opportunities for all interested students. During the past year, they attended several musical events as a group one of the most memorable being the Theater Party to a concert given by the Philadelphia Orchestra last January. Eighty-two

MUHLENBERG COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT (Rev. Jan. 2014)

MUHLENBERG COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT (Rev. Jan. 2014) Music Office: CA 255, Open M- F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm., Phone 484-664- 3363, Fax 484-664- 3633 Mailing Address: Muhlenberg College Department of Music