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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<!
said.
The tour, for which the f
fessor was assistant director, p 1
vided Hays opportunity to t
sue research on Mark Twain, I
reception and reputation in E*
land, at the world-famous Bril'
Museum library.
Tour participants from
A&M' area included Dr. and
Hays, Mrs. Charlene Ragsdale'
Bryan, A&M English and dra"
major; Mrs. Lou Rodenber? 1
A&M masters degree recipi 1 '
last spring; Mrs. Clara H«i
gett, Allen Academy teach*
Mrs. Ruth P. Leland and N>
Dell Bauer of College Station.
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