"Music at Harvard," which has been recently employed by Professor Walter R. Spalding as a title for his excellent book, is a phrase which covers a multitudes of virtues as well as not a few sing.

From concerts by the Boston Symphony under Dr. Koussevitzky to those by the Works Project Administration's Orchestra, and from Bach's St. Matthew Passion as sung by the Glee Club to "Little Buttercup" as sung by the same chorus, Harvard offers a host of opportunities in the field of music. Not only does the University benefit from the artistic life in its own community but it also profits immeasurably from the numerous contacts with musical activities in Boston.

Enjoyment Stressed

For those who wish to study music, a reference to the remarks in the CRIMSON'S "Confidential Guide" concerning the field as a whole as well as to individual courses would be wise. The department is in many ways admirable, but it does certainly offer pitfalls which the uninitiated would be wise to investigate.

Both the really talented student as well as the most inexperienced amateur can get genuine enjoyment and appreciation from contact with the various musical groups at College. The one essential, namely enjoyment, is just as necessary as the appreciation and it is fortunate that there are such broadminded and thoroughly competent men in charge of the extra-curricular musical activities.

The Glee Club

Mr. Woodworth will welcome into the Glee Club almost anyone from a Caruso to a bathroom tenor; and provided that one's voice is not too painfully crow-like or one's musical instincts too hopelessly at odds with the more authoritative notions of the composer, the prospects of becoming a permanent member are excellent. Once a member, real musical enjoyment is almost guaranteed. Faithful attendance at rehearsals is rewarded by inclusion in the concert list and the final big concert of the year with the Radcliffe Choral Society in Symphony Hall is well worth the preparation.

A few of the superior singers may enter the Choir, which provides a not inconsiderable remuneration to its members as well as excellent choral experience.

The University Orchestra

The Harvard University Orchestra is conducted by Mr. Malcolm Holmes and has each year been steadily improving in calibre and performance. Any student who plays an orchestral instrument is urged to come at least to the first trials. If the instrument in question is something rather unique like a bassoon or an English horn, the player will be especially welcome.

Boston Symphony

The concert world touches the College quite closely. The eminent Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dr. Serge Koussevitzky gives several excellent series in Symphony Hall in Boston as well as a series of eight concerts in Sanders Theatre in Cambridge which is primarily for Harvard men. Some very fine chamber music can be occasionally heard in these parts as well as recitals by artists of the first rank, which are more common phenomena. Late in the winter, the Metropolitan Opera Company comes to Boston for approximately one week