Word: choruses
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...sake of reviving an old controversy as to the patriotism of his illustrious father, but because of a peculiar incident of his command in the summer of 1861. During the dull weeks of army drill his regimental bandmaster had recalled a Methodist camp-meeting hymn with the resounding chorus, 'Glory Hallelujah!' He adapted the air to his military instruments, and it had become a well-known marching tune in the regiment. Some unknown poet composed rough words to the air, and when the regiment came marching up State street on July 23, 1861, on its way to the front...
...Francis Boott Prize of $100 for the best composition in concerted vocal music has been awarded to S. C. Colburn sC. The composition is an "Agnus Dei" for chorus, solo voices and organ. It will be performed publicly in Appleton Chapel under the direction of Mr. W. A. Locke early in June...
...play gives opportunities for splendid acting in the parts of Clytaemestra, Cassandra, Agamemnon, Aegisthus, a watchman and a herald. It is hoped that all students who intend to compete for the acting parts or for the chorus will take the opportunity of hearing Professor Goodwin's reading in order to form a clear idea of the play. The competition is open to any one and no special ability in Greek scholarship is required, nor is previous experience in acting demanded. A trial of candidates will shortly be held, when passages selected by the candidates will be recited. Further information...
...sate ghost was amusing, but not consistent, even for the purposes of comic opera. For Gascon Abandon and D'Artagnan-like swagger B. Joy '05 was all that the part of DeTrop required, and his songs "Soldiers of Fortune" and "Gascony" gave life even to the well-trained chorus. "Alfred Dante Petrarch," "Castles in Spain," and "Araby" were sung with good enunciation and graceful action by W. P. Sawyer '05, as the court poet. Lack of opportunities limited the otherwise effective work of S. C. Adams '05 and C. S. Bird...
...dancing of the chorus, less elaborate than usual, made up for this deficiency by brilliancy of costume and skillful action. The singing was generally effective and especially so in "Soldiers of Fortune: and "The Swan Song," in "Guidarello Gidarelli." and in the opening chorus of the second act, "Moonlight...