DePaulia (DePaul University, Chicago, IL), 1957-11-04

              the Volume 36, Number 7 Important Matters Covered i. The test was administered to approximately twenty students at DePaui who were then completing their fourth semester in Fundamentals of Music Theory under the guidance of Mr. Shapiro. This course is considered the most important in the curriculum for those students who are majoring in music as it is a foundation course, and is a prerequisite for all musicians seeking a degree. The course is carried for four semesters giving four credit hours each semester. It requires three class hours and is broken down into three divisions theoretical harmony, keyboard harmony, and dictation. DePaul's School of Music Ranks High in National Examination Once again The Music School of DePaui has brought honors upon the University. Last spring the School of Music ranked outstandingly high in a national test in which it participated with 139 member schools of the National Association of Schools of Music. Those schools participating in the test, which was conducted under the supervision of the University of Minnesota Bureau of Institutional Research, were broken down into eleven different categories composed of regional districts as well as types of institutions such as universities, conservatories and music schools. The test was a measure of basic skills in interval, chord and rhythm recognition. Those students who took the test did so at their respective institutions where they were given printed forms for answering purposes. These forms were then returned to Minnesota where they were graded and the results tabulated. Alpha Chi to Present Two Bands at AXmen's Swing Theoretical harmony is that which is written while keyboard harmony is the student's recognition of chords played in progression. Dictation, the division of the course which was emphasized in the test is defined as the aural adaptation of written theoretical work. Ratings Used The NASM examinations were rated according to interval, chard, and rhythm recognition. The interval portion of the exam largely composed the contestant's ability to recognize the difference in pitch between two tones, while the chord testing consisted of classifying chord structures. For this part of the exam Mr. Shapiro played chord structures on the piano which contestants were expected to recognize and answer accordingly. The rhythm testing was a measure of the student's ability to recognize a rhythmic pattern with an error in it. Each contestant's printed form contained erroneous rhythmic patterns. When the correct version was played, they were to detect the error before them and indicate what it was. As will be noted in the chart below, DePaul's averages in all parts of the examination were oustandingly higher than the averages in both the national and highest division categories. November eighth will be the day DePaulites will witness another Alpha Chi first. Mid-terms will be over and every one will be looking for a palce to go and let loose. They will not have to look far because on Friday night the brothers of Alpha Chi will proudly present their "AXmen's Swing." The special at re of the night's estivities will be continuous music provided by two bands, a "first" at a DePaui gym dance. Dance music will be provided by a DePaui favorite, Puff Cannnon and his orchestra. During intermission the dance patrons will be entertained by Eddie Arnold and his jazz quintet. The jazz quintet consists of its leader Eddie Arnold on the piano, Bud Smith on drums, John Thompson on the sax, Willie Oggletree on trumpet and Herman Davis on bass. Jazz Stars Most of the band members have played with such jazz greats as internationally known Cab Callaway, Mugsy Spanier, Louis Armstrong, Jim McParttand, Earl Hines and Fletcher Butler. Eddie Arnold and- his quintet are currently appearing at many of the well known jazz spots along our city's North Shore. Every member of the band has played at one time or another in such famous jazz spots as Chi- Hotel! Ihe LcTo T.n„n Default a DePaui University, Chicago, Illinois APD's Hold Gym Dance On Nov. 15 The brothers of Alpha Phi Delta, Beta Mu Chapter, will get their social season into full swing on Friday, November 15, as they present Autumn Nocturne, their annual affair, to be held in the DePaui Auditorium. As in the past, the highlight of this dance will be the crowning of the A.P.D. queen. The brothers cordially invite all students to attend, and to join them in this gala affair. wnePropel']"? "°?Sh-iPd Lounge, the famous Club DeLisa and the Stage Lounge. Salute to Independents As it was at last year's AXmen's Swing, the brothers of Alpha Chi have taken this opportunity to salute the oft-forgotten Independents. During the course of the evening a special jam session will be dedicated to that great segment of the DePaui Student body, our own Independents. Alpha Chi hopes that this will add to a better rela- Music for the evening will be provided by Vic Faraci and his orchestra, who have recently recorded a smash hit, "Vic's Boogie." Vocals by Mari Pastor will also be featured. The tickets for this stag or drag affair can be purchased from any brother, or at the door the night of the dance for one dollar. Music will begin at 9:00 p.m. Mean Score Ratings Interval Chord Rhythm Total National 17.3 10.9 14.9 43.1 Highest Div. 18.9 12.3 15.5 46.8 DePaui 27.92 23.3 16.0 67.25 This, together with the decree of the Sacred Congregation of Seminaries and Universities which was solemnized October 24, 1957, affiliating and declaring affiliated to the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome, the Faculty of Music and the School of Music Education attached to DePaui University, doubles the honor brought upon DePaui by its School of Music. Offer Chest X-Rays On Northside Thirteen hundred DePaui University students will have a chance to get free chest x-rays as a check against tuberculosis on Wednesday, Nov. 13. A mobile chest x-ray unit will be parked at the rear patio area of the Liberal Arts and Science buildings from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. bet"ee" and organisations independents by drawing the student body closer together and promoting school spirit. DePaul's Auditorium will start jumping at nine o'clock. The dance is stag or drag and the donation is the usual $1.00. Along with some of the best dance music to grace the gym in many years, the swinging salute to the Independents should prove tremendously worthwhile. A great time will be had by all so remember then, for your dancing and listening pleasure, see you at the AXmen's Swing. Cardinal Stritch Presides As DePaui Receives Honor On October 24th, a capacity crowd at Alumni Hall witnessed the official solemnification of DePaui University. The honor was given by the Sacred Congregation of Seminaries and Universities in recognition of DePaul's educational work. This award canonically elevated DePaui to the permanent status of a Catholic University. The ceremony was presided over by His Eminence, Samuel Cardinal Stritch, Archbishop of Chicago, and Great Chancellor of the University. Clergymen, faculty, and students heard His Eminence speak in honor of the occasion. (His speech is carried elswhere in this edition.) The processional started at 10 a.m. with the playing of the "Marche Pontificale" by Herman Pedtke. This was followed by the selection "Praise to the Lord" sung by the University Choir. The Catholic University DePaui The Canonical Erection was then read by the Very Rev. Comerford J. O'Malley, president of DePaui. The UniversityJs title in church annals henceforth will be "The Catholic University DePaul." The decree also affiliated the University's School of Sacred Music Education and its faculty November 4, 1957 with the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome. The honors were conferred in response to a petition of the Vincentian superiors in recognition of the university's approaching 60th anniversary next year. The decree was awarded in accordance with the norm of Canon. 1376 of the Code of Canon Law. Niagara University, Niagara Falls, New York, is the only other college in this country that has received the same honors. The convocation was concluded with the celebration of Solemn Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament by the Most Rev. William D. O'Brien, auxiliary archbishop o± Chicago. Archbishop O'Brien is an alumnus of DePaul's first graduating class. He was assisted by the Very Rev. James W. Stakelum, C.M., Vincentian provincial, as deacon, and the Very Rev. Willis F. Darling, C.M., religious superior of the Vincentians in Chicago, as subdeacon