THE MICHIGAN DAILY
Renowned University Bands Will Open
Their Ranks to Interested 'U' Musicians
UNIVERSITY MARCHING BAND-Pictured above is the University of Michigan Marching Band lined-up in
its most popular formation, the block 'M'. The band is made up of approximately 100 pieces and is under
capable women instrumentalists
would add both charm and musician-
ship to the concert band.
Varied Musical Career
A pupil of such outstanding men of
music as Felix Borowski, Leon Same-
tini, George Dach, H. A. Vandercook
and Louis Victor Saar, Professor Re-
velli, entered the Beethoven Music
Conservatory in St. Louis and there
studied violin under D. A. Sarli of the
St. Louis Symphony. He continued
his musical education at the Columbia
Music School, the Chicago Musical
College and the Vandercook School of
Music, and in 1925 was appointed mu-
sical supervisor in the public schools
of Hobart, Indiana. In the meantime
he continued his studies at the Van-
dercook School in Chicago and dur-
ing the 5 years which preceded his
coming to Michigan he conducted the
Hobart High School Band to five
consecutive national championships.
In the fall of 1935, he assumed the
duties of director of the University of
Michigan Bands and assistant pro-
fessor of wind instruments. Prof.
Revelli is a member of the American
Bandmasters Association, Kappa
Kappa Psi, honorary college band
fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha, and a host
of other musical societies. He is the
editor or the "World of Music," band
and orchestra method, published in
1937 and serves as an editor of the
Etude Music magazine and editor of
the soon to be published University of
Michigan music scores.
Orchestra To
Meet Under
Prof. Revelli
Plans for Semester
Will Be Discussed
The University Symphony Orche-
stra, under the leadership of its new
acting conductor, Prof, William D.
Revelli will hold it's first meeting,
without instruments at 7:30 p. m.
Thursday, in Morris Hall.
All students, including first seme-
ster freshmen, who are interested in
becoming members of the Orchestra
are urged to att'end this meeting, Prof.
Revelli said. Plans for the current
semester will be discussed, officers
elected and auditions scheduled.
Many Openings
There are openings in all sections
of the orchestra. Students who play
cello, viola or string bass are espe-
cially urged to attend and tryout for
positions. A limited number of these
instruments are available and will be
issued to members of the orchestra.
Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from
4:15 to 5:15 p. m. Thursdays from
7:30 to 9:30 p. m. and Fridays from
4:15 to 5:45 p. m. Concert and radio
programs will be presented periodic-
ally and the works of the masters will
be studied and performed.
With the present influx of veter-
ans it is anticipated that the Orche-
stra will again regain its pre-war in-
strumentation, Prof. Revelli stated.
Auditions To Be Held
Students may audition from 9 to
12 a. m. or from 1 to 3:30 p. m. from
today till Thursday at Morris Hall.
Active on campus for over ten years
as director of the University Bands,
Prof. Revelli assumes his new post
as acting director of the University
Symphony Orchestra with a wealth
of experience in the orchestral field.
A pupil of such musical figures as
Borowski, Sametini, H. A. Vander-
cook and Louis Saar Prof. Revelli
studied violin under D. A. Sarli of
the St. Louis Symphony, while a
pupil at the Beethoven Music Con-
servatory in St. Louis.
Disciples Guild Flan.
Program for Year
The Congregational-Disciples Guild
will hold regular meetings at 5 p. m.
each Sunday at the Memorial Chris-
tian Church (Disciples).
Guild activities include Sunday eve-
ning supper and worship, as well as
infor nal Tuesday teas at the Guild
House, 438 Maynard Street, and Sat-
urday night fireside get-togethers.
'U' Obstretician Attends
Anniversary Program
Dr. Norman F. Miller, University
professor of obstetrics and gynecology
will participate in the 50th anniver-
sary program of the Chicago Lying-
In Hospital today.
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LEADS BAND--William D. Revelli,
pictured above is conductor of the
100-piece University Marching
Band, considered by many to be
one of the best in the country.
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PAY ALLOWANCES GRANTED:
Col. Miller Announces Plans
For Advanced ROTC Course
The advanced ROTC course will be
reactivated at the University during
the fall term, Col. Reginald C. Miller,
commandant of all campus Army per-
sonnel announced today.
Pay and allowances will be granted
all those enrolling in the course. Fol-
lowing successful completion of the
course, ROTC cadets will be commis-
sioned second lieutenants in the Of-
ficers' Reserve Corps. in the appropri-
ate department of the service.
Qualifications Listed
All physically qualified male stu-
dents between the ages of 19 and 26
are eligible for selection provided, (1)
they have completed two years basic
ROTC or (2) they have been honor-
ably discharged from the armed for-
ces after at least one year's active
service.
Interested students may contact Lt.
Col. John B. Evans or Lt. Melvin G.
Flegal on weekdays from 8 a. in. to
5 p. m. at the headquarters of the
Commandant, U. S. Army Forces, 512
State St. next to the Union.
The course will include five hours of
instruction per week for a 64-week
period. The first year program in-
cludes: Advanced Map and Aerial
Photo Reading, Associated Arms, Ad-
ministration, Tactics and Organiza-
tion, Training Management, Military
Law, Leadership and Weapons.
Basic Course Reopens
The basic ROTC course will be
open to all male students and will
consist of four hours per week which
is divided into two hours of classroom
work and two hours of drill for 64
weeks. One hour of University credit
is given per semester or four hours in
all for successful completion of the
course.
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national Center, has been able to se-
cure sufficient accommodations for
foreign students enrolling this term,"
Dr. Esson M. Gale, director of the
Photography for: .center, said today commenting on a
situation that threatened to develop
ILLUSTRATIONS into a major University problem.
Pointing out that the foreign stu-
LECTURESdents on campus represent a medium
LECTURES"for acquainting us with foreign lands,
' I0N'SDr. Gale has outlined the following
SREPRODUCTI S program of social orientation: (1)
Acquaint the foreign student with the
American way of life, socially and in-
dustrially (2) Utilize this group to
TECHN ICAL W RK familiarize the American student
with their pattern of living.
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the contacts he makes with our cul-
ture will assuredly influence many of
his old ideas."
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