THE MICHIGAN DAILY 'U Musical Society Presents Concerts attra ions MAY FESTIVAL--Donald Bell (left) sings as Eugene Ormandy conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra in one of last year's May Festiva concerts. The festival, entering its 71st year, is a four day; six-concert program of varied concert music featuring the Philadelphia Or chestra and famous instrumental and vocal soloists. A major choral work is also presented. May Festival Enters 71st Music Season i The May Festival will be in its 71st year this spring. It climaxes a season of out- standing musical events presented throughout the year at the Uni- versity. T h e Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Eugene Ormandy, is featured on the Festival pro- gram. Other regulars include pianist Byron Janis, sopranos Dor- othy Kirsten and Phyllis Curtin, and baritone Jerome Hines. The - programs usually extend over a period of three days, with a rich array of operatic, classical and symphonic fare. It Is recog- nized as one of the best events of its kind in the country.. The Festival began when the Boston Festival Orchestra came. to Ann 'Arbor in 1894 to play a series of nine concerts. . The concerts used to be perform- ed in old University Hall, whose 2500 seats were jammed with music lovers from Michigan and surrounding areas. The series is now held in Hill Aud. For the first 11 years the Bos- ton Orchestra participated in the Festival but after 1905 the Chicago Orchestra took over until 1936, when Ormandy's performers be- gan to play here. Sponsored by the University1 Musical Society, the Festival at- tempts to bring new talent as well as well known artists to the atten- tion of the public. Last 'spring in addition to Eu- gene Ormandy's performances fea- tured soloists were organist E. Power Biggs, pianist Grant Joan- neson, Rudolf Serkin and Peter Serkin; violinist Isaac Stern; clar- inetist Anthony Gigliotti; basson- ist Bernard Garfield and vocalist Adele Addison, John McCollum and'Donald Bell. 1 WtDMAN NEW STYLES FIRST at WILD'S. Imported BAR ACUTA and WINDBREAKERS State Street on the Campus I~1 _ _ _ _ _ Two Professors' Ensembles Play Specialized Works Some of the University's most distinguished music professors are members of the Baroque Trio and the Stanley Quartet, two nationally known ensembles famous for their specialized .reprtolres. The ,quartet, formed in 1949, features music that ranges over a large field of classic, romantic, and modern chamber literature. In addition to performing sev- eral free local concerts throughout. the year, including three during the summer, the quartet also ap- pears in several other colleges, universities and cities. Named for Pioneer Named after Prof. Albert A. Stanley of the music school; a pioneer in the .University's music education program, the quartet is now composed of music school professors Gilbert Ross and Gus- tave Rosseels on violin, Robert Courte on viola, and Jerome Jeliiek on cello. Welcome Sludenis and University Personnel to the newly remodeled U-M BARBERS (near Kresge's) "Our idea is workmanship and service-Sanitation is the law!" -Carmen Trepasso, Mgr. NEW OWNER: DOMENIC DASCOLA, Class of '36., of the Dascola Barbers The music featured by the Bar- oque Trio includes the period from 1600 to 1750, which ended with the death of Bach. Formed in 1955 the trio presents one campus concert each, semester and one during the summer ses- Sion. The :group , alsoi performs throughout the state. Old Works Many of the compositions pre- sented by the trio have been either neglected. in ,.past years, or else recently made ' available through historical discovery. Music school Professors Nelson Hauenstein on flute, Marilyn Ma- son Brown on harpsocord, and Florian Mueller on obeo comprise the specialized trio. Civic Thatre Presents Plays For Residents Local theatrics are provided by the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre. The theater, now in its 33rd year, presents about five plays a year and conducts drama work- shops for local thesbians. Most participants in the theater are local residents. No program has been set for this year. Last year it was high- lighted by a performance of the Bertoidt Brecht's "Three Penny Opera." The theater is now: self-suffi- cient, no longer needing outside endowments. It is also considering building its own theater instead of using the University's Lydia Mendelssohn T 'heatre or True- blood Aud. 1 I 1r -"11 Make Ann Arbor Federal your savings headquarters while you're in Ann Arbor as a University student. High earnings, combined with Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation protection makes Ann Arbor Federal your logical savings headquarters. Other convenient services include the sale of travelers checks and JOIN THE INERATONLIROIIRRORA MICHIGAN MEN: Here is your opportunity to become An American Brother to an International Student.You may build a lasting friendship while helping him adjust to campus life. If you are interested, fill out this form and send it to International Affairs Committee, Stu- dent Offices, Michigan Union, Ann Arbor. For additional infor- mation call the Michigan Union Student Offices. ti I The Association is located within easy walking distance of the campus . . and maintains a neighborhood office with drive-in facili- ties on West Stadium at Pauline. We'll be glad to open a student account . . . and welcome you to our services. III