A&M University Faculty and the Bryan-College Station Community have a Delightful Problem! For the First Time: 'Which Series to Buy? DECISIONS! DECISIONS! DECISIONS! 1967-68 TOWN HALL SERIES AL HIRT September 15, 1967 — G. Rollie White Coliseum America’s Greatest Showman 8:00 p. m. THE STANDELLS October 6, 1967 — G. Rollie White Coliseum — 8:00 p. m. A nationally known rock and roll group that has had extensive appearances on many top T. V. shows. Hits that have made the charts include “Sometimes Good Guys Don’t Wear White” “Why Pick On Me?” and “Dirty Water”. THE LYRIC ART STRING QUARTET OF HOUSTON October 25, 1967 — MSC Ballroom — 8:00 p. m. Organized in 1955, the Lyric Art Quartet is composed of outstanding, young musicians who have achieved a superb musical rapport, including Fredell Lack and Albert Muen- zer, violinists, Wayne Crouse, violist, and Shirley Trepel, cellist. Each program of the Lyric Art Quartet is a rare musical experience. The Southwest is indeed fortunate to have a professional quartet of this stature. Or Both? THREE MAJOR CONCERT SERIES 1. TOWN HALL SERIES 2. THE (new) ROTARY COMMUNITY SERIES 3. TOWN HALL EXTRAS $60,000 worth of talent — most of it nationally or internationally known — outstanding regional artists. The TOWN HALL SERIES has 9 numbers and the COMMUNITY SERIES 5 numbers booked for you. Each may have one more bonus number for you. For $24.50 (or $22.50 for faculty) you can see these 14 superb shows in a reserved seat at a price below the same package in Houston or Dallas. Even if you miss 7 numbers — you have a bargain. 1967-68 ROTARY COMMUNITY SERIES A&M Town Hall Selection Committee, in trying to find feasible ways to finance an increase in entertainment offered to Town Hall patrons, con tacted the Rotary Club of Bryan, Texas, who underwrote the approximate $16,000 needed to put this added Series into existence — and thus was bom the new ROTARY COMMUNITY SERIES MANTOVANI November 8, 1967 — G. Rollie White Coliseum 8:00 p. m. MANTOVANI is called by Variety “the biggest musical phenomenon of the twentieth century.” His popularity as a recording artist is indicated by the fact that in America the sale of over 16 million MANTOVANI L.P.’s has exceeded a 50 million dollar sales mark. MANTOVANI AND HIS ORCHESTRA will make their 11th full scale tour of North America during this year. ANDRE PREVIN, CONDUCTING THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA— September 29, 1967 — Bryan Civic Auditorium — 7:30 p. m. The Houston Symphony Orchestra is the pride of the Southwest and stands in the first rank of North American Orchestras. Now, with the blessings of Sir John, the orchestra will be teamed for the first time with the fresh and formidable American talents of Andre Previn. One of the most versatile musical talents on the contemporary scene, Mr. Previn becomes Conductor-in-Chief of the Houston Symphony Orchestra next season. Music lovers will have an ample demonstration of the ensemble’s extraordinary virtuos ity when it plays here in the course of its fifth U. S. tour. FRED WARING December 6, 1967 G. Rollie White Coliseum — 8:00 p. m. Standing ovations and long curtain calls are S. O. P. for FRED WARING AND THE PENNSYLVANIANS. Last season’s Town Hall audience proved no exception and that is why the FRED WARING SHOW is a “must” for the 1967-68 Series. CARLOS MONTOYA October 30, 1967 — Bryan Civic Auditorium — 8:00 p. m. The Flamenco wizardry of CARLOS MONTOYA has evoked hosannahs and oles from audiences the world over. One of the most widely heard performers in any concert genre, Montoya has brought his Flamenco music to virtually every outpost of the free world from the U. S. and Canada to Europe and the Orient, eliciting critical acclaim and audience approbation everywhere. THE J. S. BACH SOCIETY OF HOUSTON December 14, 1967 — MSC Ballroom — 8:00 p. m. One of the few organizations of its kind in the U. S. devoted exclusively to the perform ance of compositions by J. S. Bach. The program Will feature a rare performance of the “COFFEE” CONTATA with English text, and 3 soloists: Jean Preston, Soprano; John Druary, Tenor and Stephen Harbachick, Baritone, Another featured artist will be Fredell Lack, the brilliant violinist who will perform the CONCERTO IN “A” MINOR by Bach (with orchestra). A work for flute.and keyboard will also be featured by preformers David Colvig, flute, and Albert Hirsh, piano. “THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT, THE SMELL OF THE CROWD” February 13, 1968 — Bryan Civic Auditorium — 8:00 p. m. This Anthony Newley—Leslie Bricusse musical is indeed simple in concept but broadly entertaining. The critics rave! ‘‘A roaring success! Entertainment, wit, charming score!”—Jack Gaver, Associated Press. “A whirligig of fun and fantasy!”—John Chap- N. Y. News. “A full roster of rousing songs!”—William Glover, United Press The award-winning score includes at least a half dozen familiar hit tunes such ‘Who Can I Turn To?”, “The Joker”, and “Nothing Can Stop Me Now.” man, IntT. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HARP ENSEMBLE February 28, 1968 — Bryan Civic Auditorium — 8:00 p. m. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HARP ENSEMBLE will consist of six or seven harps. It promises to be one of the most unusual musical events ever presented by Town Hall. The program will consist of classical works by Rameau, Bach, and Martini, and lighter modern works. MARY COSTA March 8, 1968 - G. Rollie White Coliseum — 8:00 p. m. A beauty like Mary Costa can sometimes stir anger in other women without trying. Patterson Greene, Los Angeles Examiner critic, reports that a lady behind him at a recent concert said indignantly and loudly, “Why does one girl have to have EVERY THING?” This Metropolitan Opera soprano was the voice of Sleeping Beauty in the Walt Disney cartoon. Mary recorded the part when she was barely twenty and long before she began to be hailed as one of the important singing discoveries of the decade. “A dazzling beauty with a voice to match.”—N. Y. Herald Tribune. As an all-around performer, combining beauty, acting ability and vocal magnificence, Miss Costa has captivated the audience and the critics at the Metropolitan Opera as well as in the concert halls along her tour route. THE ASSOCIATION March 15, 1968 — G. Rollie White Coliseum 8:00 p. m. And then along came THE ASSOCIATION, composed of 6 human parts individually called Gary Alexander, Ted Bluechel, Jr., Brian Cole, Russ Giguere, Terry Kirkman, and Jim Yester. They form what is commonly known as a rock and roll group. The many hours spent in their chosen profession, though hard and long, have been reward ing and their success gratifying. They have had four consecutive hits beginning with “Along Comes Mary.” Their recording of the now standard “Cherish” earned them the coveted gold record, selling close to 2 million. Their first album release “And Then Along Comes The Association” has been- on the best seller list since its release six months ago. Their current album, called “Renaissance”, gives them a perfect score, making the best seller charts during the first week of its release. DUO: DANIEL DOME, CELLIST, AND CAROL DOME, VIOLINIST March 28, 1968 — MSC Ballroom — 8:00 p. m. “Absolutely superb”—Washington, D. C. Post. “Displayed an ease and a musical aware ness that people of his age are just not supposed to be able to have”—New York Times, New York City. “Phenomenally gifted”—Montreal Star. “Remarkable talent”—Boston Christian Science Monitor. “Plays with an impulse that is at once exciting and musical. Already a first class cellist, it was clear to everyone, after he had drawn his first bow” —Montreal Star “Some years ago it was the young Jascha Heifetz, in recent years Van Cliburn, and now Daniel Domb on the cello”—Beaumont Texas Journal. LORIN HOLLANDER, PIANIST April 9, 1968 — Bryan Civic Auditorium — 8:00 p. m. LORIN HOLLANDER generates a dynamic excitement on the concert platform and this quality combined with his astounding technical abilities and sensitive interpreta tions mark him as one of the most individual young artists now appearing before the public. Described recently by a critic of the New York Times as: ‘ The leading pianist of his generation,” his record of achievement is extraordinary. Since his formal career began at the age of 11, he has performed with virtually every major symphony orchestra in the U. S. with regular re-engagements and his sold-out tours each season, annual television appearances and RCA Victor recordings contribute to his great popularity. Since his debut he has performed with more than 35 of America’s top orchestras and has played more on television than any other classical musician. The name of LORIN HOLLANDER has become identified with a “Don’t Miss Performance!” Many share the view of the critic of the Cleveland Press who wrote: “America certainly need not fear for the future of its musical virtuosi if Lorin Hollander is an example of what this country is able to produce.” TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY IS MOST GRATEFUL TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF BRYAN, TEXAS FOR THE ASSISTANCE THEY HAVE GIVEN IN MAKING ROTARY COMMUNITY SERIES POSSIBLE Applications for the 1967-68 Town Hall and Community Series Reserved-Seat tickets will be accepted after 9:00 a.m. August 28, 1967, until September 4, 1967, either by mail or personal delivery to the MSC Student Program Office. We regret that we cannot accept telephone reservations. Beginning September 6, season tickets for the Community Series will be available as follows: 1. Rotary Club Members 2. Bryan Civic Auditorium — this counter will be manned by Rotarians and will be open Wednesday, September 6, Thursday September 7, Friday, September 8, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Telephone No. in the Civic Auditorium Sales Office is: 822-8730. 3. MSC Student Program Office — 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., including noon hour, Mondays through Fridays. Beginning September 6th season tickets for the Town Hall Series Will be available: 1. Via Mail 2. Monday through Friday in MSC Student Program Office. “TOWN HALL” tickets will be available 10 days before the event via mail or at the Student Program Office. Please address orders to the MSC Student Program Office, Texas A&M University, P. O. Box 5718, College Station, Texas 77840 and enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Checks should be made payable to Texas A&M University-Town Hall. In order to insure proper handling of tickets, it is requested that each family order its own tickets. If you wish to have reserved seats tickets with friends, enclose requests in one envelope. Cross-Counter sales of Town Hall and Community Series Season Reserved Seat tickets will begin at 1:00 p.m. September 6, 1967. TOWN HALL EXTRAS THE FOUR SEASONS October 27, 1967 — G. Rollie White Coliseum — 8:00 p.m. SIMON & GARFUNKEL PLUS A SURPRISE NUMBER TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER — November 22, 1967 (Bonfire Night) — G. Rollie White Coliseum — 9:15 p.m. HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS February 6, 1968 — G. Rollie White Coliseum — 8:00 p.m. Season Tickets and Student Activity Card are NOT valid for TOWN HALL EXTRAS. Everyone must purchase ticket for admission to these events. TOWN HALL SERIES 1967-68 SEASON TICKET INFORMATION Series Season Ticket Prices Zone 1 RESERVED SEATS A&M Student with Student Activity Card $3.00 A&M Student Spouse or Date $7.00 Faculty & Staff, A&M University System $9.00 Patrons $11.00 Zone 2 $2.00 $6.00 $8.00 $10.00 Series Single Event Ticket Prices 1 ’ Zone 1 Zone $2.00 $2.50 $4.00 $4.00 $1.50 $2.00 * Single Admission ticket sales subject to availability of seats. $3.50 $3.50 Please Print TOWN HALL Order No From: Do Not Write In This Space .... Address: City: (Street and Number) State: Zip Code: Phone: Enclosed find $ for Zone 1, Zone 2, (Cross out one) Season Reserved Tickets at $ each. Mail or Deliver Make Checks Payable to: Order to: Texas A&M University-Town Hall A&M Student □ Student^ Program A&M Faculty or Staff □ If your ticket order is for Zone 1 Memorial Student please check seating preference Center □ Rows 1-7 Main Floor □ Rows 8-17 Office Box 5718 College Station, Patron □ Texas 77840 A&M students with a Student Activity Card, and Town Hall Season Ticket holders, . will be admitted free (general admission) to the Rotary Community Series presentation I of the sensational Metropolitan Opera Soprano, MARY COSTA, in G. Rollie White | Coliseum on March 8 1 , 1968, at 8:00 p.m. □ West Balcony ROTARY COMMUNITY SERIES ORDER NO .... FROM:. (Please Print) (For Office Use Only) ADDRESS: (Number & Street) (City & State) (Zip) (Phone) Enclosed find $ for Season Reserved Tickets @ $13.50 each. (Number) Make Checks Payable to: TEXAS A&M UNIV.—Town Hall Mail or Deliver Order To: MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER STUDENT PROGRAM OFFICE P. O. BOX 5718 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77840 Season Ticket holders of the Rotary Com munity Series will be admitted free (General Admission) to Town Hall Series’ presenta tion of MANTOVANI and FRED WARING in G. Rollie White Coliseum, at 8:00 p.m., November 8, 1967 and December 6, 1967, respectively. Rotary Community Series 1967-68 Season Tickets $13.50 Single Events $3.50 THF BATTALION Thursday, August 24,1961 Page 4 College Station, Tt Co-ops Hon H. D. Bearde H. D. Bearden, director Texas A&M’s Engineering tension Service, has been 1» ored by Texas Electric Coops tives, Inc., for contribute during the past 20 years. Bearden received a plaquei ing the TEC’s 27th annual 1 quet recently held at the 1 Hotel in Houston. More 500 directors and managers tended. J. R. Cobb, general mam of Texas Electric Cooperate Inc., made the presentation, plaque cited Bearden for ideas, counsel and support ing the past 20 years in dev* ing a comprehensive and eft tive job training and safety) gram for the rural elec systems of Texas. Cobb said results include a more effici operation of REA syste through development of ski safety-minded personnel Bearden meets with job tn ing and safety committees of Texas Electric Cooperatr More than 2,000 linemen superintendents participate nually in A&M Engineering! tension Service training couti “It’s a great challenge satisfaction to work with tk cooperatives,” Bearden mented. "They provide a service to the rural people Texas. Our activity is that training electric line persoi for these organizations.” Group Takes Tri To Paris, Londu A Comedie Francais product of “Cyrano de Bergerac," kov’s “Three Sisters” andai to Stratford on Avon highlif ed a five-week tour of France: England for seven Texas A and Bryan-College Station part pants this summer. The World Crossroads of La ing travel and study tour gro under Dr. John Q. Hays of A&M English Department, tool theatre at Paris, London andS kespeare’s birthplace and Gl Theatre at Stratford on An “I think the tour will be most easily remembered parji the participants’ education,"! fessor Hays said. The program began July Ij eluded three days at Paris, 9 weeks at London and trips to! Lake Country and Edinbwi Scotland. The study program incM daily lectures by Guild HallSck of Music and Drama professors history of English drama, 8 kespeare’s history and plays,! dern religious drama, new Brik playwrights and theatrical tecl ques. “The participants had guest! kets — almost daily —to best plays and ballets in curs production at Stratford and b don. I’ve never seen so ns plays with such professional* ing in such a short time,” Hi remarked. Other performances inebd the Royal Shakespeare Comp* in “All’s Well That Ends Wt! and “As You Like It”; Sl« dan’s “The Rivals”; “A Mid-S! mer Night’s Dream” by the M Ballet Company, Royal Op* House in Convent Garden, and open-air performance of Swan Song” by the Royal B let School. Hays said opportunities to* and take in London off the ben! 1 tourist track were made pi by the group’s guide, P* 1 Doughty. “Mr. Doughty is a connoissl of British theatre and hisW London,” the English profe* added. “England is more theatre c* scious than we are,” he went* “Elven bit parts in plays are tal by professional actors. 'A' Well . . .’ is not one of Shab peare’s best plays, but their ing made it come to life,” H Dell Bauer of College Station. USED BOOKS