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Page seventy-six Rehearsal Section, College Orchestra THE ORCHESTRA WHEN the curtains rolled back on the evening of January thirtieth, discovered upon the stage of the college auditorium were the members of the Mundelein College Orchestra, with their drums, violins, trombones, 'cellos, and all, presenting a brilliant appearance in their shoulder capes of cardinal red satin, lined with gold. And in their case looks were not deceiving, for the music they produced was quite in keeping with their appearance. From the opening note of their overture until the final echo died away, the harmony was perfect. It was their initial night, and a real success it was For weeks they had been rehearsing. Each Thursday afternoon found them in the rehearsal room on the seventh floor, or practicing in groups; here a few eager violinists, there an earnest cornet player, and far down the corridor an energetic drummer, intent upon doing her own part perfectly. Perhaps during the earlier ensemble practice, diligent students practicing in adjoining rooms may have questioned the fact that the walls were entirely sound proof; but after a month or so, these skeptics found themselves wishing that these same walls were not sound proof at all, for faint harmonies were on the air faint, but none the less arresting. The orchestra was organized as a unit early in the year, and officers were elected as follows: chairman, Ruth McCabe; secretary, Mary Helen Boyle; corresponding secretary, Harriet St. Clair; treasurer, Josephine Valley; librarian, Irene Timko; sergeant-at-arms, Marion Delahunty. The personnel of the orchestra is as follows: Violins: Elizabeth Boyle, Cathleen Dowd, Margaret Granger, Mathilda Jasinski, Helen New- house, Katherine Richter, Irene Timko, Virginia K. Walsh. Viola: Josephine Valley. Violoncello: Mary Helen Boyle. Flute: Chesa Wolniewicz. Clarinets: Mary Flynn, Ruth McCabe. Cornets: Margaret Mahoney, Lillian Reuse. Saxophones: Marion Delahunty, Evelyn Kleist. Trombone: Anna Meyer. Drum: Harriet St. (Hair. Harp: Emer Phibbs. Piano: Antonietta Tornabene. Director: Mr. H. J. Beringer. The primary aim of the orchestra is the development of a symphonic organization and the tutoring of true musicianship through the training of good ensemble players. In no other type of group may so thorough a knowledge be gained of the varied tone colors and effects as in symphony orchestra. Although few performances have been given for the public, the college orchestra has presented some fine programs at their own meetings and at meetings of the Mundelein Cecilians. The orchestra concert given in April was one of the foremost recitals of the year. Especially noteworthy was the ensemble work on selections from the opera Rosamund by Schubert. Much credit is due to Mr. Beringer for the splendid work of the orchestra and for his capable direction of their work. The Tower Page seventy-seven Glee Club Top Rozv: Marjorie Dee, Gladys Herlihy. Dorothy Weldon. Ruth O'Connor, Antonietta Tornabene, Kathryn Mulhern, Virginia Meis, Berenice Boope, Gloria Barry, Dolores Brooks, Emer Phibbs, Marion Delahunty, Mariann Collosky, Mary Frances Kennelly, Ann Matalone, Geraldine McShane. Second Rozv: Bernice Rategan, Mary Margaret Brady, Penelope Haloulos, Rosemary Simpson, Katherine Brennan, Harriet St. Clair, Majella Mannebach, Marguerite Walker, Eunice Portt, Betty -Smith, Dorothy Jaresky, Marion Siffermann, Monica Callahan, Gretchen Kretschmer. Mr. Otto Singenberger, Director. THE GLEE CLUB i ir I * HE lively shadow-world of song has J- some ardent champions in the members of the Mundelein College Glee Club. This active division of the Music Department has an enrollment of thirty-one members, whose enthusiastic cooperation has enabled them to accomplish excellent results during the past year. The society is under the capable direction of Professor Otto Singenberger, who is also director of choral singing at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, Illinois, and who was the official director of choral at the Eucharistic Congress, by appointment of His Eminence, George Cardinal Mundelein. In the course of the year, the Glee Club contributed generously to the success of the various programs and recitals. The most notable of these occasions was the Christmas play, The House of Life. Members of the club have also appeared in studio recitals of the Mundelein Cecilians at their regular monthly meetings. Although many of the members are vocal students, anyone having the requisite talent and initiative and who desires to cultivate her voice in this enjoyable way is welcome to the circle. This policy adds freshness and variety to the club, at the same time diffusing interest in a highlv cul tural pursuit among the students of other departments. Despite the fact or perhaps because of the fact that the Glee Club has made several unofficial appearances during the year, its formal debut was deferred until May. The event, a spring concert of classical and concert numbers, was varied and charming, showing a delightful versatility and skillful execution. The exquisite Ave Maria of Gounod-Saar, two of the plaintive, ever popular negro spirituals, and Carrie Jacobs Bond's simple lyric, Just a-Wearyin' for You, drew enthusiastic applause, as did all the numbers. The program was as follows: Duo Seraphim Vittoria Ave Maria Gounod-Saar Ezekiel Saw de Wheel Negro Spiritual Oh, Peter, Go Ring Dem Bells Negro Spiritual Just a-Wearyin' for You Bond Chinese Lullaby Lester The Two Clocks Rogers Russian Trepak Tschaikowsky-Bornschein The Dance Moszkowski Accompanist, Margaret O'Gara The officers of the Glee Club are: Betty Smith, chairman; Majella Mannebach, secretary; Marion Delahunty, treasurer; and Virginia Meis, librarian. f 19 3 1
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tower1931038
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Women and Leadership Archives http://www.luc.edu/wla
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Mundelein College Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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There are eight total Mundelein College yearbooks: 1931, 1932, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, and 1985.
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Mundelein College Collection
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Reading Room
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Print
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