1917-1918

Choirs
     The College Chorus
     others unknown

Small groups
     Ladies' Quartette
     others unknown

Directors
     William Washington Cathey, Director of the College Chorus.
     others unknown

Notes

From the Cascade, June 1918: "Nothing could take the place of vocal music at our S.P.C. On every hike, in every service an on every program are the ever inspiring strains of music to brighten the occasion. Christmas morning a number of the students met at the church at half past four and caroled around the immediate vicinity and upon Queen Anne Hill. They received many treats and much appreciative applause. Our chorus, which is composed of about fifty voices, many having never had any previous training, have learned a cantata, "The Rose Maiden," by R. E. Francillon, and composed by Frederic H. Cowen. They have also learned an oratorio by Handel, "The Messiah." This is his best known and most successful oratorio. All the students look forward with pleasure to the Wednesday evening chorus practices. We spend many a happy evening together. Although we work hard we enjoy it, for we have a very proficient and experienced director, Mr. William W. Cathey."

S.P.C. Commencement was held on June 5, 1918 in Assembly Hall. The musical portions of the program included:
     Processional "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" Martin Luther
     Piano Solo "Second Mazurka" Godard - Myrl Parsons
     Ladies' Chorus "As Pants the Heart" A. Gollmick
     Ladies' Quartet "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" Ambrose
     Piano Solo "From the Carnival" Grieg - H. W. McKinley

1918 "Messiah" Program image