1907-1908 Academic Catalog

CEDARV I I..LE COI,I,EGE. The purpose of this department and the object of the teacher are the development and cultivation of all the powers of expression. I. The careful and complete development and cultivation of all the muscles and organs used in voice production> viz: Breathing-For vigor and energy of speech. Vocal Calisthenics-For ease, firmness, and fluency of utterance. Vocal Drill-For fullness, depth, and purity of tone. Articulation-For distinctness and accuracy of utterance. Pitch and Force of Vocality-For modulation, melody, and po,ver. Subvocality and Aspiration-For strength and emphasis. Time, Respiration and Pause-For naturalness, ease, and action. Concentration of Tone-For intensity and energy. II. Physical development. The entire body must be developed and brought under the com– plete control of the mind. Gesture-Gymnastic movements, Delsarte System of Gesture, studies in facial expression, bodily expression, and study of character. III. Mental and Emotional and Control. Analysis of emotions and passions. Mental concentration and energy. Study of prose, poetry, and Shakespearian selections, etc. IV. 1'raining for Artistic and Dramatic Recitals. The Italian system of Voice Culture is taught. A text-book is used for class work. One public recital is given each term in ·which all the pupils take part. Tuition, 90 cents a lesson for twelve lessons. Single lessons, $ r .oo each. Class-work, $3.00 for twelve lessons. DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC. MRS. JESSIE RUSSEU,, Director. This department is established to lay a thorough· and broad foundation for the highest musical culture. The plan and course of study of the Cincinnati College of Music will be followed. Mrs. Russell, who has charge of the department, is a talented g r aduate of the Cincinnati College. Her work at Cedarville College has been very successful. The department this year will include Piano, Vocal and Harmony. Graduates of this department will be given a diploma.