TRUMPET SOLITAIRE. David Senn, freshman, plays during a halftime show by the Thundering Herd Marching Band. The band was directed by Dr. Warren Casey. -Photo by Cole Bennett. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. Dr. William Hollaway, chairman, instructs Gary Bolz, freshman, on the piano. Private instruction was offered for several instruments. -Photo by Jeff Montgomery. MU~IC DEPARTMENT Band plays for Reagan; New choral groups formed Playing for President Ronald Reagan during a campaign stop highlighted the Thundering Herd's fall semester. The president gave a 20-minute speech on October 20 at the Little Rock Airport. The band was one of the feature performers. Other highlights of the Music Department included a music camp at Camp Takodah under the direction of Dr. Arthur Shearin, the Homecoming Musical "Carousel," a'nd performance groups like the Jazz Band and Chamber Orchestra. To aid in the expense of college, scholarships were given to incoming Freshmen and transfer music majors. The competition for these took place on February 25 and March 25. The first place awards were four $6,000 scholarships, second was four $4,000 scholarships, third was four $3,000 scholarships, and fourth was four $2,400 scholarships. Selected students from the Music Department went to Mississippi in November and Arkadelphia in February for the National Organization for Teachers in Singing. The group consisted of eight music majors. They performed in various categories for a judge and the students receiving the highest marks moved to the next level. When asked what changes he'd like to see in the future, Dr. William Hollaway, departmen t chairman, said, "I'd like to see the introduction program grow. I'd also like to see the music building renovated and add to the facilities, provided we find the funds. As the department grows I would like to add teachers and programs to areas not provided for yet." - Aprilyn Murray George Baggett, D.M.E.-Prof essor of Music J. Warren Casey, M.M.E.-Associate Professor of Music Patricia Cox, M.EdAssistant Professor of Music Clifton L. Ganus Ill, D.M.A.-Professor Of Music William Hollaway, Ph.D.-Gof Music & Chairman of the Department Arthur Shearin, D.M.A.-Professor of Music 165
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