Dover-Foxcroft 1928 - University of Maine

62 ANNUAL REPORT
Music appreciation work is progressing rapidly and
happily. The children enjoy this music which is presented
through the medium of the Victrola. They are
quick to recognize the instrumental tone quality of the
different instruments and are eager to hear their own
songs through a different medium of expression and,
also, to become familiar with the children's classics.
A project program prepared by Miss Helen S. Leavitt
is in the hands of each teacher. This program is made
up entirely of music from the music text books as
found in each grade and will serve as the basis for an
exhibition to be given in the spring.
The grade school orchestra is continuing its work.
Some new instruments have been added. Solo and
group work have been carried on in connection with
the music club activities.
The E. M. Smith School Music Club is growing
bigger and stronger. The operetta, given last May,
placed the club on a firm financial basis and it is proud
of the fact that it was able to purchase a new xylophone
and a complete drum outfit for the grade school orchestra.
The monthly meetings take place on the first
Thursday of each month. The business meeting, carried
on by the students, gives not only the officers but also
each, member an equal opportunity to contribute ideas
and to present them in a convincing and concise
manner. The music concert, which is the feature of
this club, is of commendable merit. The combined
work of the teachers and the students is enabling the
club to practice business management, to stress etiquette
in the performance and acceptance of a program
and to promote a true appreciation of the best there
is in music. Plans are being made for a music recital
to which the parents and friends of the members will
be invited.
The music department of Foxcroft Academy consists
of a mixed chorus of one hundred fifteen members,
an orchestra of eighteen members and a girls'
glee club.
The annual concert is to be given on February 21st
at Central Hall. This will be made possible by the combined
efforts of each music class.