The Music Department

THE music department has had the most successful year Penn Hall has ever known. Much interest has been shown by the students, who have studied in the different branches under the supervision of the music faculty, with Miss Laue at the head.
  The department this year has grown to over two hundred students in piano, harp, voice, violin and the theoretical subjects. Students' recitals have been given frequently. These recitals have helped greatly in acquiring ease and good stage deportment. There have also been a number of Faculty recitals, which were always a pleasure.
  The Conservatory Course has been expanded and developed into a very complete and thorough preparation for the entrance to a Conservatory. Next year a Junior Conservatory has been planned for the benefit of the graduates and for those who can qualify.
  An active factor in the musical life of Penn Hall was the Music Club. The club was organized only two years ago, but it has already become an important feature and a permanent organization. Miss Stanier was the president. On the last Wednesday of every month delightful teas were given in the joint studios of Miss Laue and Miss Stanier. A very attractive Colonial tea was given in February. The teachers and students on the program were dressed in old fashioned costumes. Last year John Barclay was the artist of the tea given in Atlantic City. This year we had the pleasure of hearing Frank Cuthbert, baritone, while at the shore.
  Miss Stanier had charge of the Glee Club, which consisted of all the voice students. Their frequent concerts given during the year were very successful and showed remarkable ability and talent. The Glee Club gave a very amusing operetta, "H. M. S. Pinafore." It was directed by Miss Stanier, with the assistance of Miss Haines, the expression instructor; Miss Baker, head of the art department, and Miss Parker, accompanist. It was a great success and showed that there was great talent and musical ability among the students. The Glee Club closed the year with a theatre party at the shore.
  Another musical organization which has developed is the Penn Hall Chorus. This chorus was made up of girls who were not vocal students, but who were interested and wished to do work of that type. The Chorus also gave an operetta, "Hiawatha's Childhood." It was produced by Miss Stanier and Miss Haines. The year was closed with a party at the shore.
  This year a new branch has been added to the music department - that of the harp - with Miss Elise Sorelle of the Salzedo Harp Ensemble as instructress. It is the first year Penn Hall has been able to offer such an opportunity for those, who wish to study the harp and it is indeed a privilege to have Miss Sorelle at the head.
  During the year we have had the pleasure of listening to artists of reputation. The "Impressario," Mozart's Opera Comique, was given in October. Hans Kindler appeared in his annual recital Thanksgiving night and gave his usual delightful program. A very enjoyable evening was spent in listening to the Russian Cathedral Sextette. For part of the entertainment the artists appeared in peasant costume and sang Russian songs.
  Miss Helena Marsh, assisted by Fred Brestol, sang some charming French, Italian and German numbers.
  The knowledge and appreciation of music is as necessary to a broad education as is academic learning. Mr. Magill and the Music Faculty have done everything in their power to improve and develop the musical appreciation of all the students, reaching those who are studying and those outside as well. Penn Hall is becoming prominent because of its Music Department and quickly making its way to the head of well known schools.

Glee Club

President, ADELAIDE VIEWEG

Treasurer, HELEN ANDERSON

Secretary, EDITH MELVILLE

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