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The overall sound was consistent and balanced, marred only by the lack of bass and excessive reediness resulting from the lack of a big church organ. The substitute, a Rieger pipe-organ borrowed from the N.E. Conservatory of Music was well played by John Ferris, but could not supply the...

Author: By Paul A. Buttenwieser, | Title: Faure Requiem | 3/7/1959 | See Source »

The Church authorities have evidently adopted an overly reticent policy about publicizing this series, and last Sunday's audience unfortunately numbered only about 125. Next Sunday will offer contemporary works by Stravinsky, Krenek, Ives and others, performed by organist Herbert Burtis and a chorus conducted by John Ferris, the newly...

Author: By C. T., | Title: Organ and Strings | 3/6/1959 | See Source »

Striking about four miles from the city limits, it damaged eight homes, toppled KXLW's 385-ft. radio transmitting antenna. With the heavy, rushing sound of a thundering locomotive, it rolled into the city, tossed KTVI's 575-ft. TV tower across the roofs of two apartment buildings...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MISSOURI: Five Minutes of Havoc | 2/23/1959 | See Source »

The University Choir sang its first Christmas service at Memorial Church this year, replacing the traditional performances of the Harvard Glee Club and Radcliffe Choral Society. It was evident that the new Choirmaster, John Ferris, has expended great care and energy in drilling his chorus, which breaks a long-established...

Author: By Edgar Murray, | Title: University Choir Carols | 12/18/1958 | See Source »

Mr. Ferris' program was well-chosen and balanced, although none of the carols was particularly striking. There was enough variety in the material to display the Choir's flexibility and fine tone, as well as its more-than-adequate intonation. Credit for the excellent balance must go to the director...

Author: By Edgar Murray, | Title: University Choir Carols | 12/18/1958 | See Source »

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