Music Society

It appears that the Music Society has an extremely active committee this year. Already they have held one highly successful student concert featuring the works of Bach, Vivoldi, Mozart, Schubert, Malapiero, and Bartok—and it is obvious that the standard of concerts and lectures on musical subjects during the Second Term will be unusually high.

The first of these functions, on June 11th, will be another Student Concert, highlights of which will be the "Vivaldi Violin Concerto in G" and "Four Hungarian Folk Songs" by Matyas Seiber.

A film evening has been arranged for June 18th and an interesting programme concerning the music of India and the making of instruments used by the natives of the Belgian Congo will provide a stimulating contrast to the main feature, "The Glydebourne Opera".

On July 3rd, Mr. William Ngata will lecture on "Maori Music, its traditions and its place in the culture of New Zealand". In conjunction with this talk, the Music Society is happy to present a display of Maori carving, greenstone and the famous "nose-flutes". All of these articles have been kindly lent by the Dominion Museum.

Other programme possibilities being investigated, include a combined International Club - Music Society evening, a concert by the Malcolm Latchem Quartet or the New Zealand Woodwind Ensemble, a lecture by John Hopkins (conductor of the National Orchestra), a concert of works by New Zealand composers, and some short programmes provided by Gwyneth Brown (piano) and Joan Wood (soprano).

These functions, interspersed with student concerts, will provide a very interesting series. Watch the notice-boards for further details.

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The "Sub-groups" of the Music Society have started the Second Term in great style, and all of these groups will welcome inquiries from anyone interested in joining.

The String Group, under the direction of Peter Komlos ('phone 6473M, evening) is at present rehearsing chamber music, but hopes, if the response is overwhelming, to branch out into the playing of orchestral music.'

The Choral Club meets each Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the Music Room, C.6. Works being studied this year include early Polyphonic pieces, music by 18th and 19th century composers, and the more recent works of Britten, Vaughan Williams, Rubra, and a number of New Zealand compositions. Any inquiries re this Club should be made to Suzanne Green (conductor), 'phone 76-120.

The Woodwind Ensemble requires a competent clarinettist and also a bassoon player. Anyone interested should contact Jillian Huthnance, 'phone 60-700, or Robert Irwin, 'phone 34-590.