EXAMINATIONS IN MUSIC.

New Zealand Herald, Volume L, Issue 15307, 21 May 1913, Page 11

EXAMINATIONS IN MUSIC.

THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES. The examinations in connection with the Auckland University College School of Music, were , held at the Choral Hall and University College in theory and practice on May 17, 19. and 20. Appended are the names of successful candidates with, their teachers in parentheses:— Technique of Teactrncj (puss 75, maximum 100). —Arthur O'Halloran (Onivernitv Collept). For Associate of Music (pass 75, nTOiirmim IOTi. —Singing: Doreen M. Walsh (University College). -■■ Senior Grade (maximum 100, honours 85, firstclass 75 to 84, second-class 65 to 74).—Piano: Grace McNaughton, 91. honours (Mis. M. ItousselOossey, F.S.M.). First-class: Marjorie E. Arey, 75 (Mr. Leo G. Whittaker, A.T.C.L.); Evelyn Eldgeley," 75 (Mrs. M. Eoussel-Cossey, F.S.M.). Second-class: Bessie Wallace, 70.(Miss Minetti); Ruby Bates, 65 (Mr. Leo G. VVhittaker, A.T.C.L.). Intermediate Grade (honours 85 to 100, firstclass 75 to 84, second-class 65 to 74, maximum j ICO).—Piano: Agnes Dick, 85, honours (Mr. \V. J. j Bellißgham, F.S.M.);'Margaret Aspden, 81, first class (Miss Violet B. Levy, F.S.M); Mabel McMiken, 81, first-class (Miss Violet B. Lrvy, F..>.M.), Hazel Webb, 79, first-class (Mies Violet B. 1/evy F.S.M.); Annie K. Meaney, 78, first-clasß (Mrs. M. Roussel-Cossey, F.S.M.); Roie Ridßeley, 7, flrst-clas3 (Mrs. M. Rousscl-Coseey, F.S.M.); Norman Allen, 76, first-class (Mies L. Doonin); Susan Murray,- 74, second-class (Miss E. Broun, F.S.M.); Maggie Dow, 70, second-class (Mrs. E. C. tennis); Elsie White, 70, second-c'ass (Miss L. Doonin); Ella McDowell, 69, second-class (Mrs. M. Roussel-Cossey, F.S.M.). Junior Grade (maximum 100, honours 85 to 100, first-class 75 to 84, second-class 65 to 74).—Fiano: Lennie Rae, 86, honours (Convent, Otahuhui; Alfred Walter, 80, first-class (Miss Julia Rousse'.); Irene McKay, 80, first-class (Miss Violet B. Levy, F.S.M.); Mariorey Moir, 79, first-class (Miss Emma Webb); Miriam Wynyard, 79, first-class (Miss Mlnetti); Nina Vibert, 77, first-class (Miss tiolet B. Levy, F.S.M.); Mabel I. Thomas, 75, first-class (Miss Violet B. Levy, F.S.M.); Mary Farre'.ly, 72, second-class (Convent, Otahuhu); Agnes Doyle, 72, Bocoad-closs (Convent, Otahuhu). , Primary Grade (maximum 100, honours 85 to 100, first-class 75 to 84, 'second-class 65 to 74).— Piano: Myrtle Avery. 77, first-class (Miss I. Probert. A.S.M.); Teiula Solomon, 77, first-class (Miss Ethel Cau'ier, A.6.M.); Gw«:n. Cole, 73, second-class (Miss E. Broun, F.S.M.); Eileen Kelly, 71, second-class (Convent, Otahuhu); Isabel Hubber, 70, second-clasn (Miss E. Broun. F.S.M.); Edna F. Dawson, 65, second-class (Miss Mtddleton). " The following have satisfied the examiners in. theoretical music: ; „ Senior Grade (maximum 100, honours 85 to 100, first-class 75 to 84, second-class 65 to 74). Arthur O'Halloran, 65. Intermediate Grade (maximum 100, honours £5 to 100, first-class 75 to 84, tcccnd-class 65 to Isabel Low, 76, first-class (Miss Patrick, F.S.M.). Junior Grade (maximum 100, honours 85 to ICO, first-class 75 to 84, second-class 65 to 74).150bel Napier, 66, second-class (Mrs. M. Roussel-Cossey, F.S.M.). Primary Grade (maximum 100, honours 85 to 100, first-class 75 .to 84, second-class 65 to 74).— Elva Downs, 99, honours (Miss V. B. Levy, F.S.M.); Jean A. Knight, 96, honours. (Miss Wedding); Jeannette Hall, 93, ; honours (Convent, Otahuhu); Rita , Dignan, 92, honours (Miss Minettl). „ * Commenting ■ upon the -work, the examiners eay there has been a marked improvement in touch in this examination, but the reading from sight still leaves room for improvement. On the whole, the candidates show careful : teaching.The examiners would like to suggest that a con venieni place be arranged in turning over the pagcii, so that the phrases may .not be broken. The ' answers -to the questions were intelligently given without exception, and showed careful training on the part of the teachers. ,It is urged that a. part of the music lesson be t>.?t apart for sight-reading. The examiners were Professor W. E. Thomas, Mus. Doc,, and Mr... -A.. Pague, L.A.M. ..... .- . t '. •_ . •* V '■■-'.".' ' ' i ****** • \ '