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...institution composed of sharps and flats rather than bricks and mortar, the Pierian Sodality is older than most of the more orthodox structures of the University, Memorial Hall included. Founded in 1808 by students anxious to improve their instrumental skills, the Sodality (Latin for fellowship) was at first more a social congregation than a note-following gathering. Yet their early addiction to mellow spirits rather than spirited melodies in no way obviates their claim to being "the oldest musical organization in America"-as well as Boston...
...turn of the century, the musicians had filled their outfield with kettle drums and bass viols, and fielded a polished team. The Orchestra then separated from its Pierian godfather and soon became an established outfit, addicted to the unusual and articulating the unique. The Sodality remained the more honorary group, bulking its ranks with time-tested members of the Orchestra, directing policies but not andantes...
...premier performance of "Variations for Piano and Orchestra," by Nicholas Van Slyck '45 1G, winner of the Pierian Sodality's contest for an original student work, will be featured in a concert by the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra in Sanders Theatre Wednesday...
Simultaneously the Pierian announced the election of its officers for the term: Julian B. Hatton, Jr. '48--President, Warren G. Guntheroth '49--Vice President, Mitchell B. Sharmat '48--Secretary, Albert H. Cline '49--Treasurer, Edmund R. Helffrich '49--Manager, and David R. Bassett '49--Assistant Manager...
Future concerts of the Pierian will be at the Tedesco Country Club in Swampscott on March 23 and at Colby Junior College on April 19, as the orchestra intensified its rehearsals by playing at least one piece by sight reading...