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Show Thos. Giles Head of Music Department MUSIC MUSIC is, and always has been an effective medium of expression to the outer world of the thoughts, the emotions, and the souls of men. In a similar manner, the musical activities of our school impress upon listeners the true spirit of the University of Utah. They are an important contact with the world about us. The musical activities of the University are under the direction and control of the Music Council of the school. The members of this group are Professor Thomas A. Giles, William Peterson, Preston Iverson, John Squires, and George Catmull, the present manager of music activities. The variety and excellence of musical performances on the University campus are due in a great measure to the efforts of the capable and efficient instructors in the Music Department. Included in the teaching corps this year were Professor Arthur Freber, Professor Thomas A. Giles, Miss Florence Summerhays, Miss Jessie Perry, and Mr. Clarence Hawkins. Under the direction of the Music Department, many interesting functions are sponsored each year. The Ladies' Glee Club annually produces a cantata of note. This year their presentation of "Jeanne of Arc" was unexcelled. The combined Men's Glee Club and Ladies' Glee Club present the grand finale of the year's work in music, the school operatic production. The Orchestra forms the background for the opera and the cantata every year, furnishes the music for the school plays, and participates in the Commencement Exercises. The String Quartette, in its accompaniment of various performances, adds to the excellence of our musical activities. The Band is chiefly heard by the student body in connection with the various athletic games. Under the leadership of Professor Thomas A. Giles, the Music Department accomplished much this year. Having been a member of the factulty here for fifteen years, he seems an indispensable part of our school organization. During 1927-28 he was given a leave of absence during which time he taught at the Iowa University. He instructed there throughout the school year and two summer sessions. Professor Giles annually directs the University Opera. Last year he presented the colorful opera, "Natoma," and this year he directed the charming "Mignon." Among the many honors that have been earned by Professor Giles are those of conducting the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. In recent years he has also directed two performances of the Salt Lake Oratorio Society. MUSIC COUNCIL Peterson Iverson Squires Catmull Giles Page 139. |