WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1954
THE MICHIGAN DAILY
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Society Arranges Many
Concerts, Two Festivals
Although the University Musical
Society has gained a maximum
of fame for bringing to the cam-
pus each spring the world-known
May Festival, the society also
arranges each year for musical
offerings to please every taste,
ranging from the Vienna Choir
Boys to the Budapest String Quar-
tet.
The seventy-sixth annual Choral
Union Series will present ten con-
certs. Opening the season will be
Roberta Peters, soprano, on Oct.
4. Miss Peters has starred in per-
formances at the Metropolitan and
at London's Royal Opera. She has
also appeared on radio and tele-
vision shows, including "Toast of
the Town," and in the movies as
the lead in "Tonight We Sing."
The Societa Corelli will follow
on Oct. 15. An Ann Arbor favorite,
the Boston Symphony orchestra,
under the direction ofrCharles
Munch, will perform Oct. 20.
Later Concerts
The Cleveland Orchestra, con-
ducted by George Szell, will be
the first offering in November.
Pianist Jorge Bolet will perform
Nov. 15. Known both north and
south of the border, Bolet made
his debut with the New York
Philharmonic Symphony under Mi-
'U' Symphony
Has Openings
For Freshmen
Starting its second regular sea-
son under the direction of Prof.
Josef Blatt, the University Sym-
phony Orchestra is open to any
freshman who successfully com-
pletes an audition and is selected
by the director.
In addition to four or five reg-
ularly scheduled concerts in Hill
Auditorium, the Symphony will
Join with the School of Music and
the speech department in present-
ing an opera in March.
The most recent combined of-
fering of these groups was Mo-
zart's "Marriage of Figaro."
Auditions will be held during
registration week and the times
will be announced then.
Rehearsal Schedule
The Symphony rehearses at 3
p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Friday and at 7 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday, in Harris
Hall.
The orchestra can be a credit
course or an extra-curricular ac-
tivity. According to Prof. Blatt,
it provides an excellent opportun-
ity for literary college students
to keep up their proficiency and
also play some of the best orches-
tral music.
Prof. Blatt first came to the
University in 1952 after serving
as assistant conductor of the Met-
ropolitan Opera Company in New
York. He has also been a guest
conductor of the New York Phil-
harmonic and the Vienna Concert
Orchestra. At the University, he
directs Opera Workshop in addi-
tion to the Orchestra.
tropoulos and took part in the
Celebration of the 50th Anniver-
sary of the Independence of Cuba
last season.
Baritone Leonard Warren, of the
Metropolitan, will sing here Nov.
21. The next concert, Jan. 16, will
be presented by the Vienna Choir
Boys, followed by violinist Zino
Francescatti March 7.
The Berlin Philharmonic Orches-
tra, conducted by Wilhelm Furt-
wangler, will perform March 15,
and the New York Philharmonic-
Symphony Orchestra under Mitro-
poulos will conclude the season
May 22.
Extra Concert Series
The Extra Concert Series will
bring to the campus soprano Elea-
nor Steber, Oct. 10. The Concert-
gebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam,
making its first American tour,
will perform Oct. 27, under the
direction ofmEduard Van Beinum.
The Robert Shaw Chorale, a per-
ennial favorite of the series, will
perform Dec. 6.
Isaac Stern, who has performed
around the world and made his
movie debut in "Tonight We
Sing," will demonstrate his violin
talent Feb. 10.
Christmas Performance
At Christmas time, a University
tradition is the performance of
Handel's "Messiah." Choral Union,
under the direction of Lester Mc-
Coy, performs the choral portions
of the work and the soloists are:
Lucine Amara, soprano; Lillian
Chookasian, contralto; Charles
Curtis, tenor; and Donald Gramm,
bass.
Chamber Music
The fifteenth annual chamber
music festival will be presented by
the Budapest String Quartet Feb.
18 through 20, 1955. Concluding the
musical season will be the May
Festival. Six concerts will be giv-
en between May 5 and 8. Guest
soloists have not been announced,
but the Philadelphia Orchestra,
conducted by Eugene Ormandy,
Choral Union directed by guest
conductor Thor Johnson and the
Festival Youth Chorus, under the
baton of Marguerite Hood will be
among the performers.
Tickets
Tickets for thesChoral Union
Series and Extra Concert Series
can be ordered now from the Uni-
versity Musical Society, Burton
Memorial Tower, Ann Arbor, Mich.
Tickets for the Christmas Concert
and Chamber Music Festival will
go on sale Oct. 15. Ticket informa-
tion on the May Festival will be
available later in The Daily.
Union Provides
Travel Service
Students driving home at holi-
days, between semesters and at
the end of the school year may
locate passengers by filling out
forms available at the Union short-
ly before each vacation.
Sponsored by the Union travel
service, the project also finds
drivers for would-be riders. The
project is on a self-service basis,
with students contacting drivers
or passengers themselves.
The Calm'Upus Churches
Welcome You!.
Activities for Church Night (Sept. 17)
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FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, Scientist
1833 Washtenaw Ave.
9:30 A.M.-Sunday School
11:00 A.M.-Sunday Morning Service
September 19-'Matter"
5:00 P.M.-Sunday Evening Service
8:00 P.M.-Wednesday Testimonial Service
A free reading room is maintained at 339 South
Main Street, where the Bible and all authorized
Christian Science literature may be read, bor-
rowed or purchased.
The Reading Room is open daily except Sundays
and holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday
evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday after-
noons from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
A welcome Is extended to all freshmen.
UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHAPEL
AND STUDENT CENTER
(The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod)
1511 Washtenaw Ave.
Alfred T. Scheips, Pastor
Sunday Student Service-9:30 and 10:45 A.M.
Sundays at 6:00 P.M.-Gamma Delta, Lutheran
Student Club, Supper Club
Friday, September 17 at 6:00 P.M.-Supper and
Fellowship Evening for Freshmen and Trans-
fer Students.
FRIENDS (QUAKER) MEETING
Lane Hall
11:00 A.M.-Sundays. Visitors welcome.
THE CHURCH OF CHRIST
530 West Stadium
(Formerly at Y.M.C.A.)
Sundays-10:15 A.M., 11:00 A.M., 7:30 P.M.
Wednesdays-7:30 p.m., Bible Study, G. Wheel-
er Utley, Minister
Hear: "The Herald of Truth" WXYZ-ABC Net-
work, Sundays 1 to 1:30 P.M.
ST. MARY'S STUDENT CHAPEL
William and Thompson Streets
Masses Daily at 7:00 A.M., 8:00 A.M., 9:00 A.M.
Sundays at 8:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 11:00 A.M.,
12:00 noon.
Novena Devotions, Wednesday Evenings-7:30
P.M.
Newman Club Rooms in the Father Richard Center.
ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH
and the EPISCOPAL STUDENT FOUNDATION
306 North Division Street
Rev. Henry Lewis, Rector
Dr. Robert H. Whitaker, Chaplain for Student
Foundation
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Davis, Social Director
Wednesday, September 15-
7:30 A.M.-Holy Communion and Student
Breakfast
Friday, September 17-
6:00 P.M.-Freshman Steak-Fry, cars leav-
ing Canterbury House.
Sunday, September 19-
8:00 A.M.-Holy Communion
9:00 A.M.-Holy Communion followed by
breakfast at Canterbury House
11:00 A.M.-Morning Prayer and Sermon
6:00 P.M.-Student Supper Club
8:00 P.M.-Evensong in The Chapel of St.
Michael and All Angels followed by a coffee
hour
During the week-
Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 A.M.--
Holy Communion followed by breakfast at
Canterbury House
Friday at 12:10 P.M.-Holy Communion
LUTHERAN STUDENT CENTER
AND CHAPEL
(National Lutheran Council)
Corner of Hill Street and Forest Avenue
Dr. Henry O. Yoder, Pastor
Friday, September 17-
7:30 P.M-Open House
Sunday, September 1 9-
9:00 A.M.-Matins Service
10:00 A.M.-Bible Study
11:00 A.M.-Worship Service
6:00 P.M.-Supper and Program
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
512 East Huron, Phone NO 8-7332
Rev. C. H. Loucks, Pastor and Student Coun-
selor
Sunday, September 19-
9:45 A.M.-Church School, Student Class In
Guild House, 502 East Huron; begin study of
books of the New Testament
11:00 A.M.-Church Worship
6:45 P.M.-Discussion group in Guild House-
Dr. Arthur L. Brandon, director of University
Relations, speaking on "Why the University
Thinks Christian Activity Is Valuable"
THE FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH
1917 Washtenaw, Phone NO 2-0085
Edward H. Redman, Minister
Sundays at 11:00 A.M.-(starting September 19)
Church Service
Friday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m.-Orientation
Supper. All students, old and new, are in-
vited.
Sunday, September 19 at 7:30 P.M.-Meeting of
the Unitarian Student Group
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1432 Washtenaw Ave.
Henry Kuizenga, Minister
George Laurent, Assistant Minister
William S. Baker; Minister to Students
Donna B. Lokker, Program Assistant
Morning Services at 9:15 and 11:00 A.M.
Westminster Guild, the Presbyterian Student
Group, welcomes freshmen to join its activities.
Friday night, September 17 at 6:00 P.M.-Fresh-
men Welcome Banquet and Party at the
church.
CAMPUS CHAPEL
(Sponsored by the Christian Reformed
Churches of Michigan
Washtenaw at Forest
Rev. Leonard Verduin, Director
Res. Phone NO 5-4205 - Office Phone
NO 8-7421
10:00 A.M.-Morning Worship, Rev. Verduln
7:30 P.M.-Evening Service, Rev. Verduin
We extend a hearty welcome to all students.
BETHLEHEM EVANGELICAL AND
REFORMED
423 South Fourth Ave.
Walter S. Press, Pastor
Warren Winkler, Minister to Students
Irene Applin Boice, Director of Music
10:45 A.M.-Sunday Service
7:00 A.M.-Student Guild Meeting
Friday, September 17-There will be a supper
for new students.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
State and E. Williams Streets
Rev. Leonard Parr, Minister
10:45 A.M.-Morning Worship
CONGREGATIONAL-DISCIPLES STUDENT GUILD
Students from the Congregational Churchs
and students from Christian Churches unite
in a cooperative student program:
Sunday Evening: Meetings at the Congregational
Church
6:00 P.M.-Supper
7:00 P.M.-Program
Tea at the Guild House every Tuesday, 4:30 to
6:00 P.M.
Mid-Week Meditation In Douglas Memorlal
Chapel, Thursday, 5:00 P.M.
Friday, September 17 at 6:00 P.M.-There will
be a complimentary supper for new students
STUDENT CENTER . .. 438 Maynard Street
H. L. Pickerill, Director
Sue Gillespie, Associate
MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH,
(Disciples of Christ)
Hill and Tappan Streets
Rev. George Barger, Minister
10:45 A.M.-Morning Worship
CONGREGATIONAL-DISCIPLES STUDENT GUILD
Students from Christian Churches and students
from Congregational Churches unite in a co-
operative student program:
Sunday Evening: Meeting at the Congregational
Church
6:00 P.M. Supper
7:00 P.M.-Program
Tea at the Guild House every Tuesday, 4:30 to
6:00 P.M.
Friday, September 17 at 6:00 P.M.-There will
be a complimentary supper for new students at
the Congregational Church
DISCIPLES STUDENT CENTER... 438 Maynard
Street
H. L. Pickerill, Director
Sue Gillespie, Associate
THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY in Ann Arbor
presents a series of informal talks on Theoso-
phy every Thursday at 7:30 P.M. at 6561
Warren Rd. If interested call Miss Neutz, NO
2-6295, 736 S. State St., for reservation or
transportation.
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