WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1954 THE MICHIGAN DAILY PAGE ELEVEN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1954 THE MICHIGAN DAILY PA (1~ 1~TJ~VI~M I a Wde Musical Variety Ofered ,j , 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) the Friday of Orientation Week and for Registration Weekend. .. SEEN THROUGH MASON HALL WINDOWS, THE LIBRARY ACQUIRES A WOODED FRAME Ii dl r When You're Looking for a Better Laundry in Ann Arbor... I SOLVE ALL YOUR L 7he1 Try our ONE-STOP Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Service . . Wash and Dry your entire laun- dry in an hour at our store. 9 DRYERS Available to Dry Clothes Completely * SHIRTS Quick-Serviced * DRY CLEANING -- One-Day Service AUNDRY AND CLEANING PROBLEMS AT PHONE 5540 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. Public is cordially invited. 510 EAST WILLIAM I For Fun, Popularity and Success E IS ALL learning to dance the Arthur Murray Way can be. At your very first lesson you will learn the Will you accep UEARN AT1 famous Arthur Murray "Magic Step," the key See for yourse to all dances. In almost no time you'll be doing I A SHORT TIM IT TAKES TO L B'NAI B'RITH HILLEL FOUNDATION 1429 Hill Street, Phone NO 3-4129 Dr. Herman Jacobs, Director Hal Josehart, president of student community Prof. William Haber, chairman, Advisory Committee Wednesday, September 15-- Make reservations for Oneg Shabbat on Friday, and Freshman Brunch on Sunday at the Hillel pt a FREE trial lesson? If how much fun it is nc gg. Arthur Murrov's I I 11 I