Repository: UIHistories Project: Reference Folder - 1958 [PAGE 16]

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Page 15 COLLEGE OF FINE AND APPLIED ARTS was established in 1931- In it are the School of Music, departments of architecture, art, city planning and landscape architecture, Bureau of Community Planning, Small Homes Council, and University bands. Dean since 1951*- is Allen S. Weller.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC established in 1895 in 1931 became part of the College of Fine Arts. Faculty artists and ensembles including the Walden Quartet give regular concerts and teach applied music. Faculty composers teach music theory and composition. Musicology and music education also are offered. Director since 1950 is Duane A. Branigan.

MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS of the School of Music include University Student Symphony Orchestra, Oratorio Society, University Choir, Varsity Menfs Glee Club, Women's Glee Club, Opera Workshop, Percussion Ensemble, and chamber music groups. The Collegium Musicum devotes itself to study of ancient music and its performance, especially on instruments for which it was written. All organizations are open to qualified students from throughout the University, some also to faculty and other residents of the community*

MUSIC EXTENSION activities conducted Extension (page 9) include schools, such as off-campus concerts radio programs, publication of music Director is Paul Painter.

through the Division of University educational music services to by School of Music organizations, and instructional bulletins.

UNIVERSITY BANDS are a department under the Dean of Fine Arts. The three bands--Concert, 1st Regimental, 2nd Regimental—include members from all parts of the University* Director is Mark H. Hindsley.

BUREAU OF COMMUNITY PLANNING is an extension and research unit of the department of city planning and landscape architecture. Through its advisory service to communities, the Bureau stimulates and promotes public interest in planning to guide community development. The staff, in cooperation with municipal officials and with graduate student participation, conducts research on city and metropolitan region development problems. Results of surveys and studies are published to forward intelligent planning by Illinois communities. Director is Louis B. Wetmore.

SMALL HOMES COUNCIL established in 1 9 ^ is an information and research agency working for betterment of low cost housing. It develops and coordinates research by various units of the University, presents an annual short course for contractors and builders, publishes research reports, and compiles a series of non-technical illustrated circulars for home planners and home owners of which six million copies have been distributed. Director is Rudard A. Jones.