Music

4. In thankfulness for the opportunity given me by my admission to a learned profession and as a humble human being to take any opportunity that offers of doing good by service to the community and my fellow men.

A code for the factory boss, by Michael Drucquer:

The vast majority of jobs in this society involve the taking of orders from a higher authority, whether it be the company, or the government or the local county council. Thus an ethical code for a hole-digger turns out to be vague, more like the Ten Commandments, which can be interpreted on a personal level. One ethical code cannot be very different from another—it is more a question of stress on certain items. I chose a job that morally is sometimes made out to be part of an evil machine— the factory boss. I have no particular intention of becoming a factory boss—making say, furniture.

A specialised factory has, apart from what it makes, a very important duty. For it provides work for possibly thousands of people who depend on the factory. It is in the management's power to control to a certain extent the lives of those people. His aims should be broad; that his employees are given a chance to raise a family in decent conditions, with a safe to be house and good food, that his employees are well enough supported able to live in an environment which aids, and does not hinder, human beings living together. That the factory should not be viewed simply as a profit-making enterprise, but as the centre of life for its employees. He should encourage a situation where the most unskilled worker is not totally separated from the workings of the machine of which he is an important part.

The factory can be a centre for people of all races and can therefore be a vital part in the establishing of harmonious race relations. The factory is a specialist place and there is a danger of it becoming inward instead of outward looking. The employees should not have to turn to the factory as a base for their own political feelings, for once it has aligned itself with a political programme, the natural differences between themselves causes inevitable conflict. If men of all beliefs and colour are to live together, then the ideals of a factory must be high; that the people in the factory organise themselves not to attack other institutions but to live together. The emphasis must be humanist, not political or profitgaining, and the primary concern the mental health of the employees.

The position of the factory boss in the above can depend on your political beliefs. But I attempted to take a point of view that starts in the present; and there are factory bosses now. Perhaps one day, a communist interpretation of the problem will be justified, but until then, the the people at the top must think of how to achieve a balance between basic ideals I have listed and the present situation of conflict.

CHOIR

This has definitely been the year of the Choir Stalls—so long awaited, and so excellently fulfilling their purpose. The Concert given in Chapel brought the stalls into use and demonstrated their versatility. Palestrina's Tu es Petrus was sung with the stalls in their orthodox position, then, 15

effortlessly, the singers moved them into the apse so that space was created for the orchestsra in Handel's Sixth Chandos Anthem. Delightful

as this concert was, it was produced under great difficulty owing to the breakdown in the Chapel central heating. The temporary gas heaters which were used were more of a problem than a help, for the fumes affected the singers, and the variable local temperatures made tuning

extremely difficult for the players. The harpsichord which was brought in had to be retuned three times on the day of the concert. At Com•

memoration, the stalls were dedicated and blessed by Bishop Harland

and the Choir entered and sang joyfully Cantate Domino. During the

Summer Term Junior School boys who were not in the Junior Choir were invited to sing. Although only one new treble emerged from this system at least it proved that the method is workable and it could

develop usefully over the years.

ORCHESTRA

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The Orchestra has given two very pleasing concerts during the year. In March their programme included Suite for Orchestra by Roman, Russian Dance by Morand, Dance of the Clowns by Mendelssohn, Four Waltzes by Brahms, Sleigh Ride by Mozart and Farandole by Bizet. It was notable that the entire concert was provided by the School Orchestra and that an encore of the Farandole was demanded by enthusiastic sup. porters. At Commemoration, the Orchestra contributed the March from Carmen by Bizet, and a Suite from the Water Music by Handel to a varied and entertaining concert. Jarnefelt's Praeludium has also been practised and the wind department has shown skill with the tricky entries of the theme, and the strings have been very patient about their endless

pizzicatos.

CHORAL SOCIETY

The liaison with Queen Anne School continued with work on two contrasting operatic themes—the 17th century Jepthe by Carissimi and the 20th century Der Jasager by Weill. Mr. Strange planned out the rehearsals most efficiently only to be hampered by parts which did not arrive, or which were in the wrong language, not to mention girls who had hair appointments or boys who were otherwise engaged on sport.

WIND BAND

Thanks to the appointment of Mr. W. Riley, the Wind Band is now making rapid progress. Mr. Riley's experience as a Band master is of

great value and the players have responded to his gentle persuasion! By

establishing the practice time during the lunch break it is possible for any wind player to enjoy the fun of communal music making and although the band will of course continue to play for CCF parades it made its first "civilian" appearance at Commemoration Concert playing

among other items a tango!

HOUSE MUSIC COMPETITION

This was, by general request, held in the Christmas Term so as to avoid the clash with sunshine and exams in the Summer Term. It also had the good effect of getting House musicians together early in the year. All Houses entered for the Singing Cup; Temple won with Manor 16