Word: vocal
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...made permanent. In recognition of the fact that he had succeeded in making class work a success, (individual work only had before been possible) he was given a half-course in elective study. This induced many men who purposed entering public life to devote themselves to the study of vocal expression. It was at once seen that a half-course could not satisfactorily accommodate all who desired to study the subject more critically, and Mr. Jones asked that English IX should be made a full course, and that an elementary elective should be established to accommodate those...
...announcement of the resignation of Mr. Jones from his position as instructor in elocution and the consequent abolition of the study of vocal expression for the present, has been received with no ordinary surprise. It had been hoped that the work in elocution here would receive a new character from the efforts of the Shakspere Club, and from the elective in the subject open to the students. But the resignation of an instructor who has shown himself so capable, cannot but militate against the successful continuance of elocutionary study for the present. We feel assured that the many friends whom...
...second benefit of the Glee Club and Pierian Sodality last evening proved to be the most successful concert which the combined society has ever given. Success in rendering instrumental music is more worthy of commendation then equal excellence in vocal work, since the labor and skill required in instrumental playing is much greater than in singing. The great part of the success of last evening's entertainment is without doubt due to the earnest endeavors of Mr. Forchheimer. The great benefit of having the same leader for more than one year is evident, and the opportunity which is afforded...
...Boylston prize speaking, which occurred last evening, offers an opportunity for some criticism upon the methods pursued in the preparation for this annual contest. The Boylston prizes are offered as a reward to those students who upon an annual trial shall exhibit the best command over vocal and dramatic expression. It has been urged that the present plan which allows the cramming of a piece for the declamation in the last few days before the trial, defeats the purpose of the prize. We take strong exceptions to this view, for the simple reason that we deny that any student...
...Friday evening of this week the Yale Glee Club will give a concert in Boston at Tremont Temple. We think that this is the first time that Yale has ever shown its vocal talent in Boston, and therefore it is doubly unfortunate that so many Harvard men will be at home for the spring recess, as we are assured that the concert to be given Friday is to be an exceptionally good one. However, a number of students will remain in Cambridge during the coming week, and we hope and feel confident that we do not hope in vain - that...