Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo Volume 28, Number 4, Thurs. Sept. 17,1987 the CORD Students 'being treated like babies' the be to such letters of recommendation." students are to give advised curtail By Eric Beyer meeting expected may said the idea for the peti- "You shouldn't be bossed around Dean of Music "advance written activity." Tibbits started in the 1986-87 you're a child," said Andrew of he/she Extra-curricular activity should be tion was WilfridLaurier University's music like notice all musical activity outside of the tea- school four former music Tibbits, a part-time music student intends to undertake the discussed between private year by students are circulating a petition music not students: Michelle Hunchak, and one of the organizers of the Faculty during the Academic year." cher and the student, and that will attempt to get a contro- Tibbits Gordon Clelland, Jennifer Johnson, The calender addendum on to through the administration, versial music policy removed; a petition. goes and Brunton. The petition The new policy states that music "In some the student emphasized. Philip policy passed at the May 12 Senate state, cases, June 19, 1987. He said the Senate was notaware, was started on of the is to whenthey passed the motion, of the The purpose petition it. student as degree of student opposition to get as many signatures have discus- "The petition has proved itself," possible, and then to at Tibbits said. Presently, there are sion on the new policy re-opened 200 the Senate over signatures on petition. another meeting. "struck Dr. Gordon K. Greene, the Dean Tibbits said the policy us the for different reason." of the Faculty of Music, said wrong, each a objective of the policy is to help Student Senator Bryan Leblanc that the policy was students organize internal and ex- said the way motion at the Senate ternal activities. Skipped rehearsals passed as a tainted. are generally not a "big problem," meeting was to hand however, for "one or two individuals "I was waiting put up my A. Weir, it is a problem," he said. Dr.Greene for when he (Dr. John of would ask, 'all said he was surprised when he first President WLU) did." heard about the petition. those opposed,' but he never in has the to fail Some Student Senators voted "Everyone right ... The whole policy isn't written in favour of the motion; however, the Student stone," Dr. Greene said. The Dean according to Leblanc, who wanted to vote surmized that one or two music Senators agianst Leblanc, were students who are heavily involved in the motion, including the outside activities may be the ones not given opportunity. music circulating the petition. Since the Senate meeting have twice with "If a student has a good academic students met "I don't how record they enhance their resume Student Senators. see demand that with valuable outside experience; the university can any his her extracur- and if we (the administrators) are student curtail or said Leblanc. aware of a student's outside musical ricular activity," activity, we can write more forceful continued on page 3 Music students meet The event The Grad Association enjoyed their first annual Orientation barbeque on Monday. was a tremendous success as a mixture of faculty and graduate students consumed several hundred hamburgers and hot dogs. By Eric Beyer Cord photo by Rob Furlong On September 15 approximately 40 music students, and other held 12:30 the discuss interested persons, a meeting at pm in Turret to the music petition being circulated. and Shinerama a success Andrew Tibbits Jennifer Johnson were the main speakers; they outlined the entire issue of the petition and the main direction they would like take with to the signatures. Also present at the meeting was Dave Bussiere, President of WLUSU, and two Student Senators: Doug Earle By Erika Sajnovic Jenner said that the weather hurt and Allister Hain. The circulated to a controversial them more then anything else. petition is being get music policy, The rainy weather didn't dampen passed at the last May 12 Senate meeting, discarded or refined (see the spirits of the 691 WLU shiners "The result was excellent for the related story). who that braved the inclement weather three hour period we worked Tibbits emphasized the decrease in freedom music students must 12 raise Toof. if be choose what 1 September to help money with," said tolerate the policy stays. "1 would like to able to want Shinerama. do with said. for WLU raised $19,400 to my life," Tibbits Baron commented that if the for Cystic Fibrosis. Philip Brunton, one of the original organizers of the petition in June, shiners had had the entire day to emphasized the importance of extracurricular activities for music that "The day was a success, despite raise money, "we would have students. "You can't wait until your out of school to get contacts," of the said some hassle," Berry gone way over the goal of $26,000." Brunton said. Vice-President: Student "The of Vrbanvic, success our campaign is After the meeting Brunton elaborated, "Everything I am thankful for is Activities. partly due to our sponsors," said from extracurricular activities." Brunton said one of his contacts is a Vrbanovic. The hassle started with buses not clarinetist with the National Ballet Orchestra. If the clarinetist needs a Shinerama was part of the arriving to take the volunteers to fill-in Brunton gets the call. Orientation '87 week Dreamscape Brunton said Kitchener-Waterloo theirareas throughout theKitchener- there is animosity between the which ended September 13. Waterloo, Cambridge, and Elmira Youth Orchestra and the people who organize the WLU Orchestra. He Mike a member of the Morse, if than coincidence that this the WLU area, (see related story) wondered it was more a year Orientation Committee said that Orchestra, which previously played on Friday evenings, plays on a well and that The weather also proved to be a everything went things Saturday evening; the same evening as the Youth Orchestra performs. problem. "With the late start due to were a success. "Despite the Some Laurier music students perform in the Youth Orchestra. the bus problem, and the rain problems experienced within the Brunton said the university makes concessions for the ensemble that a the week aroundone we committee, was a success," starting o-clock, only Laurier Dr. Michael called the and the Shinerama Committee said Professor, Purves-Smith, organizes raised $20,000 —but this was done in said Morse. Wellington Winds, but the administration is not as charitable towards that they could not have had such a three hours" said Vrbanovic. He Morse that continued by saying ensembles notconnected to Laurier, such as the K-W Youth Orchestra. successful week if it had not been for also that if they had been speculated the lack of participation because of In of the music the Honours Bachelor of Music the outstanding job that the Ice- every year program able to shine for a full day, they the 'dry' events was occasionally student must in other ensembles, breakers and the Dons had done in participate choir, orchestra, and/or could have raised close to $30,000. but the evident, majority enjoyed depending on the of the particular terms of motivating the Frosh. "They requirements program. themselves without the alcohol. Laurier music and students also participate in the Kitchener-Waterloo The Shinerama Committee, con- (Icebreakers Dons) were out- "Some thought that the week was Chamber the K-W Woodstock and Orchestra, Community Orchestra, the sisting of chair Laurie Baron, and standing deserve a special too 'dry'." and the Strings the K-W Symphony Youth Orchestra. assistants Nancy Jenner, Marg thanks for making week such a This the music is which and Vrb&novic commentedthat Frosh said Vrbanovic. year department no longer deferring exams; Johnston Sue Toof, were very success," had done Week will become orientated they on occasion in the past. pleased with the results. more Orientation '87 has come and fun rather the "We decided something had to be done," Brunton said. to 'dry' then alcoholic gone. The dreams came true. The Brunton estimates that the four circulated have total Jenner "The was petitions being a said, event really events of past years. reality of University life sets in. of more than 200 down to the last detail." Both the Orientation Committee is but signatures. organized, Dreamscape a memory. SEPTEMBER 17,1987 - 2 the CORD THURSDAY the WITH THIS COUPON CORD Regular Roast 1 112 1 2Arby'sBeef Sandwiches I ■ ■ 49 September 17,1987 i Only $2. MUS ■ Volume 28, Number 4 Offer valid through December 31,1987, V ■ ■ wS Vl wS 971 St. at Victoria N. Kitchener (on the way Edltor-ln-Chief Rob Furlong toßingemanPark). One coupon per customer. | Not valid with any other offer. 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