1928 - Monroe County Library System

Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County · Yearbook Collection
Hinga
Music
From the work that the orchestra and band have done this last year, these organizations
may easily be considered the best of their kind in the city schools. Karl Van-
Hoesen was not daunted at the beginning of school by the usual dearth of talent, but
he went confidently ahead and molded together groups which rivaled even those of
the previous year when he first assumed control.
At a goodly number of assemblies the students were highly pleased to hear the
orchestra, and whenever it appeared outside, which was quite frequently, additional
prestige was gained. The band, likewise, played at assemblies and at the basketball
games, performing in a highly creditable manner.
The annual concert has so far been the biggest event of the musical year. There was
no admission charge, a large audience being desired, and as a result a well-filled house
was present to hear a performance of surpassing worth.
Great credit is due Mr. VanHoesen for the remarkable results which he has obtained
with his proteges. Although the school, as a whole, appreciates his magnificent endeavors,
it does not perhaps realize what efforts behind the scenes have been necessary
to bring about the visible product.
The vocal organizations of this school have also been extremely active during the
past year. At the City Teacher's Institute, selections were rendered, and concerts were
given at grammar schools and over the radio. At the two or three assemblies in
school at which the Glee Clubs were heard, well-earned acclaim was bestowed.
As this book goes to press, the annual concert will not have been presented, but
an ambitious program is being prepared, almost unequalled by those or former years,
and a musical treat is assured.
Here it is indeed fitting to mention the Glee Clubs of the University Annex. Under
the extremely capable leadership of Marlowe Smith they have done much to uphold
the high reputation of East High School, and more will be expected of them, for
these groups will form the nucleus of the future main building organizations.
Howard Hinga and Marlowe Smith are to be congratulated on the way in which
they have trained these high school singers. The ever-present task of putting together
new combinations has been met by them with cool serenity and their results have been
truly astounding.