THE MICHIGAN DAILY TURSDAti S Pl THEIHIA ALYTEDA: E Campus Groups Aid Political Party Work By LRIAB WlEnW S I OTHER GROUPS EXCEL, TOO: Symphony Band Charms Soviets I Great Variety of Domestic and Imported 'YARN Knitting Accessories, Books Embroidery, Crochet Cotton Also for fal everything in fancy and bulky sweaters Partisan activity,, depending up- on political orientation can come with the Young Democrats or the Young Republicans. The YR's and YD's, with neigh- boring offices on the 'second floor of the SAB, are active in state and national organizations. The YD's are affiliated with the state Young Democrats, including both college groups and district organizations. Republican Federation Young college Republicans have their own Michigan federation and meet yearly in convention to for- mulate a platform and elect of- ficers. Active partisan efforts in co- operation with state parties at election time, occupy the YD's and the YR's. Both groups played important roles in the 1960 Presi- dential campaign and the Michi- gan gubernatorial and Congres- sional campaigns. This fall the college politicians will be working to promote the constitutional convention, meet- ing in Lansing to revise Michi- gan's 40 year old, much-amended Constitution. The Democratic Socialist Club provides a meeting ground for all forms of Socialist thought. Not affiliated with any national party but rather a local group, the Democratic Socialists bring to the campus men like Norman Thomas and Martin Glaberman, who gave, a series of four lectures on Marx- ism. Discussion Group Although it is a discussion and lecture group, some individual members play an active role in Socialist party politics on the na- tional level. Several members work with the Committee for Improved Cuban-American Relations. The bi-partisan Michigan Citi- zenship Clearing House, in its first year on the Michigan campus, aims at interesting young colleg- ians in politics. It is affiliated with the 10-year old national organization. Its di- rector, Karl Lamb, an instructor in the political science department, says the the organization is for partisans and also "for those who have made no political committ- ment." Sponsor Conferences Annual programs have included a "Party Leader Day," with state party leaders, George Van Peur- sezx, Neil Staebler and Joe Collins among them, gathering for speeches, party caucuses and a luncheon with students. The Clearing House has a senior Party Training Conference, a legis- lative internship program in which a student works for one intensive week as staff aide for a member of the Legislature. The non-partisan Political Is- sues Club hasa wide range of ac- tivity. Dating'from 1954, it was one of the first student organiza- tions tot bring speakers to the campus, and claims to be the "father" of other liberal and po- litically oriented groups like Chal- lenge and Voice, both, born this year. By DAVID MARCUS From Kiev to Kharkov to Cairo, the University's Symphonic Band this spring completed what the State Department called one of the best-received cultural ex- changes the United- States has ever sponsored. The four-month tour, capped by a June 2 concert in New York's Carnegie Hall, was a series of unbroken triumphs for the 94 members who elected to lose a semester of school in return for the tour of the Near East and Iron Curtain countries. The Symphonic Band is one of the three University bands, along with the Marching and Wolverine groups, sponsored by the music school. The symphonic band, directed by Prof. William D. Revelli, plays concert programs consisting of classical arrangements for band, modern compositions especially written for band, and some light contemporary American music from films and Broadway musi- cals. Marching Band The Marching Band-nationally famous for its precision forma- tions and 220 step per minute pace-is known primarily for its exhibitions at fall football games. Prof. Revelli also directs this group. The Wolverine Band, whose ac- tivities center around extra-cur- ricular events such as basketball games .and Ann Arbor civic func- tions, is designed primarily for students who do not wish to de- vote the time necessary for the marching or symphonic band or who lack the proficiency needed for the other two groups. The Wolverine Band is direct- ed by Prof. George R. Cavender. But it is the experiences of symphonic band members that have been the highlight. of this last year for the University bands. Congratulations Congratulations have poured in from private citizens, State De- partment officials and music edu- cators. The state Legislature pass- ed a resolution praising the group and the group received a highly I RHAPSODY IN BLUE--The Symphonic Band has won national renown for itself and the Univer- sity for its excellent concerts throughout the nation. This spring the 94-member group won added acclaim when it traveled to Russia and the Near East on a four-month tour under the auspices of the State Department. THE KNIT and WEAR 220 SOUTH FOURTH AVL SHOP NO 5-5644 .. HEADQUARTERS for STUDENT and OFFICE SUPPLIES OFFICE FURNITURE, TYPEWRITERS and FOUNTAIN PENS' SMITH-CORONA & OLYMPIA TYPEWRITERS. Office and Portable ALL MAKES, bought, sold, rented, repaired TERMS: We try to suit customer. Typewriter Repair Work a Specialty DEALER 'for'A. B. Dick Mimeographs and Supplies STUDENT SUPPLIES - 4 FOUNTAIN PENS all makes Sales & Service by Factory-trained men. CHAIRS DESKS, FILES L'SLPhone NO 5-9141 SDS Affiliation Affiliated with the, national Stu- dents for Democratic Society, PIC serves an educational function, as it sponsors both campus wide pro- grams and small seminars for its own membership. Direct action projects in the field of civil rights have been in- cluded in PIC's program. In 1960- 61, the group sponsored showings of "Operation 'Abolition" and brought to the campus Herbert Mills, picket leader for the Cali- fornia anti-HUAC demonstration. F -r C-Ted STANDARD 1220 South University - Open 7:30.A.M.-10 P.M. "SERVICE IS OUR B e Best Tire Buys " Atlas Batteries M Mechanic on c Automobile Sei * Road Service You expect More and you+ laudatory review from the New York Times. Prof. Revelli recounts the sue- cess of the trip in ternis of the many exchange recitals held with Russian music schools to the Ooint 'where many may be considering initiating bands themselves after hearing the University group, and1 the extensive contact between thej band members and Russian stu-' dents and citizens. Students-despite the bedbugs and dysentery-recall a warm re- ception with a public anxious for. information and news, of the United States. J Soviet Impression The Russians were also trying to make a good impression on the visiting group. One girl recalled that when she took a picture of a rather un- sanitary market in a Russian town she was "arrested," her film was confiscated, and she received a lecture on "why are you trying to bring back the bad things about Russia." Others recalled friendly meet- ings with their Soviet contempor- aries though people often were hesitant because of objections by some Iron Curtain governments to its citizens being in contact with foreigners. But all felt that the concept of music as a universal language had prevailed throughout the trip and had facilitated communication, penetrating both linguistic, and cultural barriers. Exchange Recitals Recalling the band's exchange recitals, Prof. Revelli noted that the quality of 'the Russian musi- cians *as high. But so was the quality of the University's musi- cians judging by the translations of the foreign reviews that he has. One Warsaw paper said that it was hard to believe that the Uni- versity band did not consist of professional musicians. Revelli said that at one time the band rose before an incredu- lous audience and the question was asked "Could people this young be professionals?" The band's tour program in- cluded mostly serious music, with a few light numbers interspersed. A review noted the quality of the band's transcriptions, but Prof. Revelli said, "They didn't realize that most of this music had been especially written for band." In other years, the band has con- cluded its season with a short spring tour. Auditions for the symphonic band, which practices daily throughout the year, are held at the beginning of the fall semes- ter. The Marching Band, with 170 members, practices for eight weeks during the football season. Re- portedly, the seven hours per week drill through the two-month period collectively lessens the weight of the band by, about 800 pounds. The Wolverine Band also takes over the marching functions from the Marching Band at the end of the football season. University bands date back to 1844 when-a nine-piece group as- sisted at chapel services. In 1895, the Regents' ordered the organiza- tion of an official University band which assisted at official func- tions during commencement week and played at athletic and social events. Three years later, the band was furnished with uniforms. In 1914, the first annual spring concert was presented and the proceeds used to purchase new uniforms. A year later, the band got its first permanant conductor. The bands also have a library staff, a, business manager and an equipment manager to handle the administrative side of the various groups. SERVICE corner Forest . Phone N O 8-9168 Stationary Study Lamnps Note Books Fountain Peens Loose Leaf Note Books Greeting Cards Typewriter Supplies, SPECIAL, ON SURPLUS 13-ring heavy, block note books 1 " ring . . . 97c I Since 1908 ORRI0 USINESS" in Town s and Accessories duty for Complete rvicing from STANDARD GET IT! j r 314 South State Street "Giving Morrill support for over 50 years." MARK TIME-While the musicians in the Marching Band go through their paces and formations, the flag bearers mark time on/the sideline. The banners include the state and national flags, as well as. those of every school in the conference. and EVERYO NE IN SHOPS ANN AT 0