THE MICHIGAN DAILY PRESENTATION BEGUN IN 1894: May Festival Features Well-Known Musical Artists in Six Concerts EVERY SATURDAY-An important part 'of football Saturdays is the University Marching Band. Precision marching, intricate dance steps and elaborate formations as well as fine playing have characterized the band. It Is one of three bands at the University. Unversit as Three Bands May Festival, a series of six con- certs presented in Ann Arbor each spring, draws musical artists from many parts of the world. These concerts represent the' culmination of a definite program of concerts presented throughout the season under the auspices of the University Musical Society.. The first annual May Festival was inaugurated in 'the spring of 1894 under the leadership of Prof. Albert A. Stanley, musical director, U' B aroque Trio Unique "The University is the only such institution I knov of that has a regularly sponsored organization to present music of this type," commented Prof. Florian Mueller of the music school. The Baroque trio, a University organization since 1955, is com- posed of Prof. Mueller who plays the oboe, Prof. Nelson Hauenstein, flute, and Prof. Marilyn Mason Brown, harpsicord. All are in the music school. Specializing in music from 1600 to 1750, the group plays composi- tions of the Baroque period of music which ends with the death of Bach. The playing of much of this music has been neglected and many pieces only now are being made available," Prof. Mueller said. "For example, one composi- tion which we have played was printed in 1740. We had to have a photostatic copy made of the re- c ently found music." The trio presents a concert in Ann Arbor each semester and plays engagements throughout the state. In Detroit last fall the trio and the Woodwind Quintet played a special reception for the French ambassador. and his associates on the Board of Directors. Three concerts were played by the Boston Festival Or- chestra, directed by Emil Kollen- hauer. The Choral Union Chorus with a membership of about 300 sang in the final concert with soloists from New York. This was the first large musical event to be held in this area, and Festival since 1913, was in its early days, referred to by such dis- tinguished musicians as Ignace Jan Paderewski as "the finest music hall in the world." The May Festival concerts, as well as all the other musical pre- sentations during the year, are planned for more than the enjoy- ment and entertainment of Uni- versity students and local and state residents. They are intended also to appropriately supplement the academic' and professional re- sources of the University, the Uni- versity Musical Society says. Artists Appear Appearing on the program this spring were the noted artists Lily Pons, soprano of the Metropolitan and Paris Operas, Claramae Turn- er, contralto; Brian Sullivan, tenor; Martial Singher, baritone; Yi-Kwei Sze, bass-baritone. Gyorgy Sandor, Hungarian pian- ist accompanied the Festival Youth Chorus which is composed' of 400 singers from the Ann Arbor Public Schools. E George London, baritone, Mi- J tries. Try FOLLETT'S First - USED BOOKS at BARGAIN PRICES New Books If You Prefer. STATE STREET at NORTH UNIVERSITY chael Rabin, violinist and Glen Gould, pianist were also feature as part of the Festival. Many o these artists are famous for par in operas. They all have toure the United States and other coun V or §laI and I iner Stepping ..off at 220 steps perv minute each fall is the Univer- ity's Marching Band. ' The Michigan Marching Band takes the spotlight for the first eight weeks of each fall semester. Under the direction of Prof. Wil- lam Revelli, the band has estab- lished a reputation for unusually fine playing, precision marching, and intricate dance steps, forma- tions, and gridiron productions. The practice that the band members go through requires enough steps to equal the distance of a little over once around they world. The 170, band members spend about seven hours drilling on each show and manage to lose 800- poundsin eight weeks.. Director Since 1935 Prof. evelli assumed the duties of director of University Bands in 1935. The band performs at all home football games and also ac- companies the team on out of town games. With the close of the football season the University Symphony Band takes over the spot}ight. The Symphony Band requires a high degree of musical proficiency, since members read ,and perform the finest of symphonic litera- ture. Often the band premiers new works for a composer under his direction. The 'spring tour climaxes each symphony season. Band medibers receive a real exposure to "being on the road." Symphony Band has played in tJ Drive a New Car the 4th HOLIDAY SPECIAL Keep social engagements in a gleaming new Ford or other fine car,! From 5 P.M. Thurs- day until 9 A.M. Monday, only $,5*o plus milegae at 8c per mile This special evening rate also includes insurance and all gas and oil. Call right now to re- serve your new car for to- night! Carnegie Hall, Philadelphia Aca- bands, demy of Music,' and Symphony rected Hall in Boston during recent der, a years. Students have gained pro- sity Ba fessionai training and experience on the.concert stage. Univ The third part of the University Prof.7 Band lineup is the Wolverine studen Band. The Wolverine Band's ac- uablet tivities center around extra cur- music ricular campus functions such as Actu basketball games and local pa- trainin rades. The Band takes over the particij marching role of the Marching music+ Band at the close of the latter's tistry. season. Univ Primarily for students without been c the proficiency to qualify for tlhe ers of t Symphony Band or for' those who student cannot devote the time required and a for participation in the other world. the Wolverine Band is di- by Prof. George R. Caven- ssistant director of Univer- ands. Training Ground versity Bands, according to Revelli, are to encourage it talent and serve as a val- training ground for future educators. al practice in organization, g and presentation provide pants with experience in education, culture, and ar- ersity Bands have always onsidered among the lead- the nation's bands. Not only ts and alumni but critics audiences throughout the have acclaimed them. 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