TEMBER 16, 1957 'HE MICHIGAN DAILY FEMBER 16, 1~57 THE MICHIGAN DUTY FAG: Three Bands Perform for Campus ."And now, presenting, the Michigan Marching Band." These words have been a pre- edent to many of the University and's preformances - on the ridiron, on television and in con- ert halls. r Under the direction of Dr. Wil- .am Revelli, the M i c h i g a n Marching Band takes the spot- ight for the first eight weeks of ach fall semester. The highly-drilled oiganization as established a reputation for nusually fine playrg, precision narching, intricate danzce steps pec t ac uIa r formations and reath-taking gridiron produc- f: ,......: Band Performs, Travels The band marches and per- forms at all home football games and also accompanies the team on out of town games.' Stepping off at 220 steps a min- ute, the band places equal empha- sis on music as it does on march- ing, combining precision marching with articulate playing. Director Revelli tells his men, "You mut p'.y it right to march it right." For Just one show, the 170 band members spend more than seven hours drilling. The steps they take in practice are equal to the dis- tance of a little over once around the world. In the process the band members lose 800 pounds of weight in eight weeks. Alto horns, trombones, cornets, trumpets' and euphoniums are the prominent instruments in the Marching Band, giving it a son- ority that is its traditional trade- mark.1 . Band Formed The formation of a University band took place more than a hun- dred years ago, when the 1844 Six Groups Offer Vocal Experience Six campus singing g r o u p s, under the direction of Prof. May- nard Klein of the music school, provide opportunities for students interested in choral singing. University Choir, largest of them all, boasts 250 mixed voices. The group has given performances of Bach's St. Matthew Passion, Mo- zart's Requiem and many other difficult works. Most advanced and select group is the 50-voice Michigan Singers. The group's repertory consists of madrigals, contemporary w o r k s and technical works for small en- sembles. A 16-voice choir, the Tudor Singers, performs music of all periods and works with the Col- legium Musicum, an organization dedicated to research and perform- ance of old music. A similar group, the Bach Choir, has 80 mixed voices. A 30-voice Women's Choir and a 40-voice Women's Glee Club both offer advanced work for women. The latter makes an annual tour of neighboring cities. Arts Chorale, a mixed group, offers students the opportunity of singing a varied repertory of choral music and the experience of con- cert performances. The Arts Chorale is intended for students with less experience in choral singing or those unable to qualify for the other groups. UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY BAND-Under the direction of the late Dr. Edwin Franko Goldman, the band is pictured here in one of its recent concerts in Hill Auditorium.. graduating class had a band of nine pieces to play at chapel serv- ices. Fourteen years later, a 15-piece ensemble first took the name of Michigan Band, although the Uni- versity gave it no official recogni- tion. In 1935, Dr. Revelli assumed the duties of Director of University Bands and has held that position ever since, insisting -pon quality performance while constantly searching for new and better band music. With the close of the football season the spotlight swings to the University Symphony Band. Proficiency Demanded Demanding a high degree of, musical proficiency, the Sym- phony Band reads and performs the finest of symphonic literature. The band often has the privilege of premiering new works for a composer under his direction. Climaxing each symphony sea- son is the spring tour which gives the band members a real taste oX being "on the road." Last spring's tour consisted of 10 concerts in localities that would not have otherwise heard the band. Band's Activities The symphony group has in re- cent years played in Carnegie Hall in New York City, Philadel- phia Academy of Music and Sym- phony Hall in Boston, giving the students professional training, poise and experience on the con- cert stage. A third segment of University bands is the Wolverine-Band, cen- tering its activities around extra- curricular campus functions such as basketball games and local pa- rades, taking over the role of the Marching Band at the end of the regular marching season. The Wolverine Band is for stu- dents without the proficiency to qualify for the Symphony Band or for those who cannot devote the time required for the other two organizations. George ,R. Caven- der, assistant director of Univer- sity bands, is the head of the Wol- verine Band. Practice Used The aims of the University Bands, according to Revelli, are many. Bands encourage student talent and serve as invaluable training ground for the future music educator. Through actual practice in or- ganization, training and presen- tation, they provide experience in music education, culture and ar- tistry. The bands also enhance insti- tutional spirit and character through concerts and appearances at campus functions and, cere- monies. The University bands have al- ways been considered one of the leaders among the bands in the nation. This place of eminence has been acclaimed not only by stu- dents and alumni, but by critics and audiences throughout the country. VWA Listen to and Join WCBN The Campus Broadcasting Network A valuable experience awaits you if you take ad- vantage of the opportunities available on the staff of one of the University of Michigan's fastest- growing organizations. No previous training? We'll teach you !-WCBN is the students' own station. WCBN is the Voice of the Campus. Network tryout meetings: Sept. 21 and 24. Watch for individual station organizational an- nouncemerits. BABY BUGGY BLUES -This is a typical half-time scene all season long at the University of Michigan football stadium. I is I ! THE STUDE T BOOK' i MEANS The Student Book Exchange will be located in room 528 in the new Student Activities Building TRA LARGE VALUES 1 I N% I A AV 1 f 9M % M-l - --* - IN - __ I7,a - - I '