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The' ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY .... ..... ILLINOIS-WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY "The eyes of Argus are upon me, and no slip will pass unnoticed." -George Washington VOLUME 74 Bloomington, Illinois 61701, Friday, December 1, 1967 NU Opera 'Lucretia' expresses virtue, Christian suffering Benjamin Britten's "The Rape of Lucretia," to be given in Westbrook Auditorium, is the first joint production of IWU's Schools of Music and Drama. Performances will be tonight and Saturday at 8:15 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. According to legend, Rome had three Etruscan kings. The last of these, Tarquin the Proud, was overthrown in 509 B.C. Sextus, his son, brought about his downfall by raping Lucretia, the wife of a kinsman. She sub-sequently committed suicide by stabbing herself. ANDRE OBEY wrote "Le Viol de Lucrece" from this histori-cal epic, on which Britten based his opera. Lucretia's virtue be-comes the predominent theme of the opera, reiterated by. the Male and Female Chorus fig-ures in their condemnation of violence and lust. This trans-forms the opera from a histori-cal narrative to a religious drama. The Choruses stand as two observers between the audience and the scene. They declare, "We'll view these human pas-sions and these years through eyes which once have wept with Christ's own tears." The second theme is thus introduc-ed: even from the wounds of Lucretia, suffered before His life and death, Christ's blood is shed. In the final scene the chorus offers an answer to the ques-tions of Man's sin and tears: "Since, time commenc'd or life began, great love has been de., filed by fate or man. Now with worn words and these brief notes we try to harness song to human tragedy." BENJAMIN BRITTEN has been acclaimed as one of the most reative minds of the 20th Century. Although an English composer, Britten's works are internationally recognized. His versatility is composing instru-mental forms and songs as well as being a master of the opera. Illinois offers monetary aid in non-competitive program State of Illinois will offer monetary aid to students on a non-competitive basis through a Grant Program in the 1968-69 school year. The program is administered by the State Scholarship Com-mission. Applications for next year are available at the Fi-nancial Aid Office, 'Room 111 in Holmes Hall. Seniors requested .to file credentials with placement Seniors who have not filed their credentials with the place-ment office should see Dean of Students Anne Meierhofer im-mediately to get their forms and file them. Even if seniors already have jobs or positions for after grad-uation they should file these forms, said Dean Meierhofer. "You never know when you'll need them," she pointed out. "Years from now a company may write wanting references, and we can't help you if we have no records of you." Applications must be returned to the State Scholarship Com-mission office by the student before Feb. 1, 1968. The program offers grants on an annual renewal basis to undergraduates who are citi-zens and residents of Illinois. Illinois Wesleyan students can receive aid for tuition and man-datory fees to a maximum of $1,100 for 1968-69. APPLICANTS must be in good standing academically and enrolled for a full-time pro-gram. They need not participate in a qualifying examination nor show any specific high school or, college record. (State Scholar-ships, on the other hand, are competitive.) Grants are awarded on the basis of financial need as shown on the required application, and are relative to the commuting or resident budgets of Illinois Wesleyan. Students who are eligible for the regular State Scholarship Program are not eligible for grants; and students who have previously received upperclass awards or submitted 1967-68 grant applications through the recommendation of IWU must take the initiative in obtaining and submitting grant applica-tions for 1968-69. Mr. James Ascareggi, of the drama school, designed and di-rected the production. Mr. Rob-ert Donalson, from the music school, is musical director and conductor. Marti Dodds, mezzo-soprano, is cast in the title role of Lu-cretia with Jerry Lindahl as Tarquinus Sextus. James Gibson is Junius, a Roman general; Jim Byrne is Lucretia's husband Collatinus; Linda Wilson is Lu-cia, Lucretia's maid; and An-drea Grepares is Bianca, her nurse. Jannes Bradof is pianist. Special invitations are extend-ed to local church groups be-cause of the religious nature of the opera. Group reservations can be made by calling the of-fice:. of Presser Hall, 829-1041. Directing a play within a play, Larry Shue manipulates his Tickets will be on sale at the cast in McPherson's.. latest offering, "Six Characters in door for 50 cents. Search of an Author." It appears this weekend and next. Odysseny s"orerg by Kerry Galbreath The lights were dim, the room was crowded, and a can-dle set the mood for the eve-ning by persistantly reclining. Professor John Mood initiated the program by calling atten-tion to the people responsible for the event; then he started to read Book 1. The Odyssey reading had begun. During the readings, atten-tion was focused on the tiny, dimly lit stage where the char-acters of the Odyssey and its hearers through the ages came to life. From dramatizing to edi-torializing, each reader por-trayed a different facet of the history and spirit of the book. IN THE MORE than ample time left between the readings, participants could eat, drink, be merry, or, as was often the case as the night wore on, sleep. The cuisine was excellent, with dishes from the South Seas to England and Russia. Diners were tempted by such-dishes as rice pudding, lasagna, tongue under glass, braised beef, stuffed apples and a multitude of salads. The meals were so popular that they took much more time than planned, but this was soon recovered. Although a crowd of nearly 90 stayed Friday night with a peak of over 120 near 1 a.m., only a dedicated few remained mid-morning on Saturday. Much of the time these ten slept, al-though, as before, some were always awake during the read-ings. IT WAS at this point that the venture captured best the fla-vor of the festival and its after-effects. An informal bond de-veloped between those present as often appears among those facing a demanding situation to-gether. Wesleyan students were not the only ones interested in the reading. Reviews were published in the Chicago Tribune, in St. Louis and area papers, in the Pantagraph and by United Press International. Saturday night the Phoenix management proved that the end of the Odyssey was really a beginning. With great approv-al of the audience they pro-posed a reading next semester of the Scandanavian Edda, a col-lection of mythology and poems. The parting feeling was the fi-nal view of Odysseus with his trials at an end and a promise of a bright future ahead. Process '67 seeks dialogue University Christian Move-ment is sponsoring its f i r s t major conference, the Cleveland Week, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, 1968. The conference, held in Cleveland, Ohio, will "bring to-gether 3,000 people concerned with social change through the reformulation of the universi-ty." Costs for the Cleveland Week include a $30 registration fee payable in advance and $50 for room and all meals, which can be paid in Cleveland. The Week is part of a Process '67 pro-gram. Process '67 and the Cleveland Week "embody a style of edu-cation which is dialogical, non-authoritarian, issue-or-problem-centered and future oriented." Students attending the con-ference will see programs deal-ing with UCM on closed cir- -cuit television. Many of these include feedback and discussion. A film festival will bring stu-dent - produced, experimental and other significant films to students. Special :emphasis will be placed on films which are experimental, international and-or socially conscious. Art workshops will provide outlets for musicians, dancers and other talented students. Depth education groups will deal with issues such as youth, psychedelics and the draft. Blue Key appeal starts blood drive McLean County Red Cross will set up its blobdmobile unit in Memorial Center Thursday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unmarried males between 18 and 21 must have written par-ental consent to give blood. Co-eds over 18 do not need con-sent. Donors must weigh 110 lbs. or more, be over 18 and be in good health. MBER 11
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Year | 1967 |
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Full Text | The' ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY .... ..... ILLINOIS-WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY "The eyes of Argus are upon me, and no slip will pass unnoticed." -George Washington VOLUME 74 Bloomington, Illinois 61701, Friday, December 1, 1967 NU Opera 'Lucretia' expresses virtue, Christian suffering Benjamin Britten's "The Rape of Lucretia," to be given in Westbrook Auditorium, is the first joint production of IWU's Schools of Music and Drama. Performances will be tonight and Saturday at 8:15 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. According to legend, Rome had three Etruscan kings. The last of these, Tarquin the Proud, was overthrown in 509 B.C. Sextus, his son, brought about his downfall by raping Lucretia, the wife of a kinsman. She sub-sequently committed suicide by stabbing herself. ANDRE OBEY wrote "Le Viol de Lucrece" from this histori-cal epic, on which Britten based his opera. Lucretia's virtue be-comes the predominent theme of the opera, reiterated by. the Male and Female Chorus fig-ures in their condemnation of violence and lust. This trans-forms the opera from a histori-cal narrative to a religious drama. The Choruses stand as two observers between the audience and the scene. They declare, "We'll view these human pas-sions and these years through eyes which once have wept with Christ's own tears." The second theme is thus introduc-ed: even from the wounds of Lucretia, suffered before His life and death, Christ's blood is shed. In the final scene the chorus offers an answer to the ques-tions of Man's sin and tears: "Since, time commenc'd or life began, great love has been de., filed by fate or man. Now with worn words and these brief notes we try to harness song to human tragedy." BENJAMIN BRITTEN has been acclaimed as one of the most reative minds of the 20th Century. Although an English composer, Britten's works are internationally recognized. His versatility is composing instru-mental forms and songs as well as being a master of the opera. Illinois offers monetary aid in non-competitive program State of Illinois will offer monetary aid to students on a non-competitive basis through a Grant Program in the 1968-69 school year. The program is administered by the State Scholarship Com-mission. Applications for next year are available at the Fi-nancial Aid Office, 'Room 111 in Holmes Hall. Seniors requested .to file credentials with placement Seniors who have not filed their credentials with the place-ment office should see Dean of Students Anne Meierhofer im-mediately to get their forms and file them. Even if seniors already have jobs or positions for after grad-uation they should file these forms, said Dean Meierhofer. "You never know when you'll need them," she pointed out. "Years from now a company may write wanting references, and we can't help you if we have no records of you." Applications must be returned to the State Scholarship Com-mission office by the student before Feb. 1, 1968. The program offers grants on an annual renewal basis to undergraduates who are citi-zens and residents of Illinois. Illinois Wesleyan students can receive aid for tuition and man-datory fees to a maximum of $1,100 for 1968-69. APPLICANTS must be in good standing academically and enrolled for a full-time pro-gram. They need not participate in a qualifying examination nor show any specific high school or, college record. (State Scholar-ships, on the other hand, are competitive.) Grants are awarded on the basis of financial need as shown on the required application, and are relative to the commuting or resident budgets of Illinois Wesleyan. Students who are eligible for the regular State Scholarship Program are not eligible for grants; and students who have previously received upperclass awards or submitted 1967-68 grant applications through the recommendation of IWU must take the initiative in obtaining and submitting grant applica-tions for 1968-69. Mr. James Ascareggi, of the drama school, designed and di-rected the production. Mr. Rob-ert Donalson, from the music school, is musical director and conductor. Marti Dodds, mezzo-soprano, is cast in the title role of Lu-cretia with Jerry Lindahl as Tarquinus Sextus. James Gibson is Junius, a Roman general; Jim Byrne is Lucretia's husband Collatinus; Linda Wilson is Lu-cia, Lucretia's maid; and An-drea Grepares is Bianca, her nurse. Jannes Bradof is pianist. Special invitations are extend-ed to local church groups be-cause of the religious nature of the opera. Group reservations can be made by calling the of-fice:. of Presser Hall, 829-1041. Directing a play within a play, Larry Shue manipulates his Tickets will be on sale at the cast in McPherson's.. latest offering, "Six Characters in door for 50 cents. Search of an Author." It appears this weekend and next. Odysseny s"orerg by Kerry Galbreath The lights were dim, the room was crowded, and a can-dle set the mood for the eve-ning by persistantly reclining. Professor John Mood initiated the program by calling atten-tion to the people responsible for the event; then he started to read Book 1. The Odyssey reading had begun. During the readings, atten-tion was focused on the tiny, dimly lit stage where the char-acters of the Odyssey and its hearers through the ages came to life. From dramatizing to edi-torializing, each reader por-trayed a different facet of the history and spirit of the book. IN THE MORE than ample time left between the readings, participants could eat, drink, be merry, or, as was often the case as the night wore on, sleep. The cuisine was excellent, with dishes from the South Seas to England and Russia. Diners were tempted by such-dishes as rice pudding, lasagna, tongue under glass, braised beef, stuffed apples and a multitude of salads. The meals were so popular that they took much more time than planned, but this was soon recovered. Although a crowd of nearly 90 stayed Friday night with a peak of over 120 near 1 a.m., only a dedicated few remained mid-morning on Saturday. Much of the time these ten slept, al-though, as before, some were always awake during the read-ings. IT WAS at this point that the venture captured best the fla-vor of the festival and its after-effects. An informal bond de-veloped between those present as often appears among those facing a demanding situation to-gether. Wesleyan students were not the only ones interested in the reading. Reviews were published in the Chicago Tribune, in St. Louis and area papers, in the Pantagraph and by United Press International. Saturday night the Phoenix management proved that the end of the Odyssey was really a beginning. With great approv-al of the audience they pro-posed a reading next semester of the Scandanavian Edda, a col-lection of mythology and poems. The parting feeling was the fi-nal view of Odysseus with his trials at an end and a promise of a bright future ahead. Process '67 seeks dialogue University Christian Move-ment is sponsoring its f i r s t major conference, the Cleveland Week, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, 1968. The conference, held in Cleveland, Ohio, will "bring to-gether 3,000 people concerned with social change through the reformulation of the universi-ty." Costs for the Cleveland Week include a $30 registration fee payable in advance and $50 for room and all meals, which can be paid in Cleveland. The Week is part of a Process '67 pro-gram. Process '67 and the Cleveland Week "embody a style of edu-cation which is dialogical, non-authoritarian, issue-or-problem-centered and future oriented." Students attending the con-ference will see programs deal-ing with UCM on closed cir- -cuit television. Many of these include feedback and discussion. A film festival will bring stu-dent - produced, experimental and other significant films to students. Special :emphasis will be placed on films which are experimental, international and-or socially conscious. Art workshops will provide outlets for musicians, dancers and other talented students. Depth education groups will deal with issues such as youth, psychedelics and the draft. Blue Key appeal starts blood drive McLean County Red Cross will set up its blobdmobile unit in Memorial Center Thursday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Unmarried males between 18 and 21 must have written par-ental consent to give blood. Co-eds over 18 do not need con-sent. Donors must weigh 110 lbs. or more, be over 18 and be in good health. MBER 11 |
Collection | Student and Alumni News Periodicals (Illinois Wesleyan University) |