Show vv v g O O The presentation of is the culmination of musical events that have been a factor in the making of University University Uni Uni- history In the splendid outcome out outcome come let us not forget that there were pioneers to break the ground and blaze the trail for future achievement From the very inception of a mu mu- mu department Professor Squire Coop was the guiding genius and constant worker who opened the way vay who placed up a light before the tottering steps of musical organization ion at the U At noon times the i I I musical students used to come comeI comeI together in the Squires Squire's music I I I room to play sing songs and chat Occasionally they would meet for an evening at some members member's home t There are four important names at atthe atthe atthe the very base of the organization Miss Edna Evans whose like bird trills have a way of pl pleasing asing even the I non musical ear Clifford Ashby whom some of us remember an actor of ability and a leader in the active minority party always Bill Nuttall the old tenor and Miss 1 Hazel Hazel Haz Haz- el Barnes who could be relied upon to brighten up a commencement program program program pro pro- gram with her singing and who was ever willing to help t. t Some iSome of the earliest productions were The Camp ells Are Coming and a Christmas Cantata the Noel for which Miss 1 Evans trained a chorus of children These were great successes successes successes suc suc- but most relevant is the fact that they rather looked forward to coming oratorios At length they came In the year 1910 11 the Squire built up a strong orchestra and a large choir They took up the Mount of Olives oratorio and presented it itin itin itin in both Salt Lake City and Ogden It was a wonderful rendition it had to tobe tobe be for it was making epoch-making in the history of our music department It was the first big stride that led to our present grand opera rank Next the Creation was given in the following spring and last year the Messiah The musical character of the Society was now stamped This year under the gifted leadership of Professor Giles we have assailed the heights of grand opera The University Band has shown its excellence on many a field and cheer cheered ed our athletes to victory with its quicksteps The orchestra has taken takena a place in our chapel exercises that could scarcely be otherwise filled On with the musical society I |