Word: pierian
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...result of this ruling, Pierian found itself unable to support itself, and interest in the organization fell to an unprecedented low. Fortunately, a few months later, the Faculty reconsidered their decision, and again the Sodality flourished...
...Pierian had developed into a capable group of musicians, and critics were already writing favorable reports of their activities. The Orchestra then separated from the Pierian, and the later organization became a sort of godfather to the fledgling one. The Sodality assumed much the same role which it occupies today, that is as an honorary social society in charge of the administration and financing of the Orchestra. Male members of the Orchestra are usually admitted after one year of "faithful service...
...Pierian's members have not forgotten the "liquoring" activities of their predecessors, and every rehearsal is usually followed by a call of the traditional motto, "Sit Musa Lyrae Solers" and the still more traditional wine...
...Many of Pierian's alumni have gone on to much greater achievements in the musical field. Perhaps the outstanding example is Leonard Bernstein 39, who has become a figure of world renown both as a composer and as a conductor. Bernstein led the New York City Symphony for several years, and was one of those considered to succeed Serge Koussevitzky as conductor of the Boston Symphony. For his composing abilities, Bernstein recently said of himself, "I am the logical man to write the Great American Opera...
...newly-elected officers of Pierian for next year are: Mitchell B. Sharmat '48 President; John A. White '48 vice-President; Frank E. Sander '48 Secretary; Richard See '46 Treasurer; John F. Golger '49 Manager; and Preston C. Combs '50 and Austin R. Warriner '50 assistant Managers...