Word: choruses
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...announcement of the classes in vocal music to be conducted by Mr. Frese is one of great interest to many members of the University. At present the field of vocal music is taken only by the Appleton Chapel choir and the University and Freshman Glee Clubs. Aside from the chorus training which these afford, there have been no opportunities for obtaining instruction in singing except by private arrangement. Though the classes which are to be formed will not take the place of private lessons, they will be of great use to all who feel the need of practice in reading...
...antiquity, a grand historical torchlight procession representing scenes from Greek history, and a series of representations of dramatic masterpieces, beginning with a tragedy by Sophocles and ending with Wagner's "Lohengrin," and a special Olympic hymn by a modern Greek composer is to be sung by a monster chorus. A great attendance by athletes and scholars from all the world is expected...
...more pleasing. It is getting to be too old a story to wonder at, how the members of the cast can keep up their standard week in and week out, singing every night, rehearsing every day, and yet put the vim into their work that they do. The chorus is equally deserving of praise in this respect, and one of the leading bits of last night's production was made by the girls in their recital of "Phoebe's precepts." The opera of "Billee Taylor" is a nautical one and called for new costumes and scenery, which were on hand...
...last opportunities for hearing the bewitching music of Strauss' opera and sharing in the fun making of the company. Those who have attended this week have been loud in their praise of the excellent manner in which this opera is staged. The costumes are of remarkable beauty and the chorus is eloquent of the careful training it has received. The revival of the march by the young ladies of the company has met with favor. They are in new and handsome costumes and their evolutions are of pleasing intricacy...
...Room are regarded by the Preachers as among the most important parts of their service. On Thursday afternoons, from November till May, Vesper Services are held in the University Chapel, with a brief address from one of the Preachers, and with music from the College Choir, a full male chorus of 25 sopranos and altos, and 16 tenors and basses. The University service on Sunday is held in the evening, with the intention of encouraging students to associate themselves in the morning with the life of a parish church. Seats are provided for students at the expense of the University...