PRESENTATION BEGUN IN 1894: May Festival Features Well-Known Musical Artists in Six Conce !(x1' ''vJ rts 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. UniversityHas 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' Baroque TVrio Uni que "The University is the only such institution I know 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,I 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- cently 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. George London, baritone, Mi- 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 c these artists are famous for part in operas. They all have toure the United States and other coun tries. r LILY PONS ... opened Festival Stepping off at 220 steps per minute each fall is the Univer- sity's, Marching Band. The Michigan Marching Band takes the spotlight for the first; eight weeks of each fall semester.j Under the dire'ction of Prof. Wil- iam 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 bandj members go through requires enough steps to equal the distance of a little over once around the world. The 170 band members spend about seven hours drilling on each show and manage to lose. 800 pounds in eight weeks. Director Since 1935 Prof. Revelli assumed the duties of, director pf 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 spotlight. 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 climnaxes each symphony season. Band members receive a real exposure to "being on the road." Symphony Band has played in ir 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 $1500 plus milegae at 8c per maile This special evening rate also includes insurance and all gas and oil. Call right now to re- serve your new car for to- night I RENT-a-CAR 514 East Washington Phone NO 3-4156 Carnegie Hall, Philadelphia Aca- demy of Music, and Symphony Hall in Boston during recent years. Students have gained pro- fessional training and experience on the concert stage. The third part of the University Band lineup is the Wolverine Band. The Wolverine Band's ac- tivities center around extra cur- ricular campus functions such as basketball games and local pa- rades. The Band takes over the marching role of the Marching Band at the close of the latter's season. Primarily for students without the proficiency to qualify for the Symphony Band or for those who cannot devote the time required for participation in the other bands, the Wolverine Band is di- rected by Prof. George R. Caven- der, assistant director of Univer- sity Bands. Training Ground University Bands, according to Prof. Revelli, are to encourage student talent and serve as a val- uable training ground for future music educators. Actual practice in organization, training and presentation provide participants with experience in music education, culture, and ar- tistry. University Bands have always been considered among the lead- ers of the nation's bands. Not only students and alumni but critics and audiences throughout the world have acclaimed them. music lovers from all over Michi- gan and surrounding states were in the audience of the old Uni- versity Hall. Festival Grows During the years the number of concerts was increased to six. The Boston Festival Orchestra par- ticipated annually for the first 11 years. In the May Festival of 1905, the Chicago Orchestra took part and continued to do so for 31 years. The Philadelphia Orchestra with Eugene Ormandy, conductor, has been heard annually in all six con- certs since the Festival of 1936. Hill Auditorium, scene of the WANTED! 1000 HEADS be they square, flat or rounded for that crew-cut at The Dascola Barbers Near Michigan Theatre Aor Jailandal/inter r your STYLISH GLAS SES CAMPUS OPTICIANS .l o91 /1 240 Nickels Arcade Dial NO 2-9116 What You Need Is TWIN SERVICE I _-_ GOOD LAUNDRY SERVICE, GOOD DRY CLEANING SERVICE For ALL of your Photographic Needs- "Purchase from Purchase" Everything Photographic Your Laundry and Dry Cleaning Picked Up In One Stop Kyer Model Laundry AND CLEANERS "One Call Does It All" BRANCHES-- Artway Cleaners, 601 E. 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