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Officers and Trustees

ROBERT E. BLUM President SIDNEY W . DAVIDSON First Vice-President CHARLES PRATT Second Vice-President DONALD G. C. SINCLAIR Third Vice-President PAUL F. ELY Treasurer LLOYD R. McDONALD Secretary GILBERT C. BARRETT Ass't Treas. and Ass't Sec'y

ex-officio

HON. V INCENT R . IMPELLITTERI Mayor, City of New York HON. ROBERT MOSES Park Commissioner, City of New York HON. LAZARUS }OSEPH Comptroller, City of New Yo rk HON. }OHN CASHMORE President, Borough o f Brooklyn

CHESTER A. ALLEN }OHN W. HOOPER HON. EMIL N. BAAR MRS. DARWIN R . )AMES, )R. MRS. CLARENCE G. BACHRACH DR. WILLIAM jANSEN GILBERT C. BARRETT WALTER M. )EFFORDS, )R. }OHN E. BAXTER OSCAR A. LEWIS HON. WILLIAM R. BAYES MISS HILDA LOINES MRS. H. HAUGTON BELL WILLIAM G. LORD ROBERT E. BLUM ALASTAIR BRADLEY MARTIN H. RUSSELL BURBANK MRS. EMMET }. MCCORMACK • WALTER}. CARLIN LEONARD P . MOORE FRANCIS T . CHRISTY )AMES B. MURRAY HON. ALBERT CONWAY CHARLES PRATT MRS. HENRY}. DAVENPORT MRS. THOMAS H. ROULST0:-1 SIDNEY W. DAVIDSON FRANK D. SCHROTH CHASE L. DAY DR. PAUL D. SHAFER MRS. CARROLL }. D ICKSON DONALD G. C. S INCLAIR MSGR. WILLIAM T. DILLON ]AMES w. SMITH MRS. MARY CHILDS DRAPER THEODORE C. STREIBERT PAUL F. ELY HAROLD). SZOLD MRS. LEWIS W. FRANCIS MRS. HOLLIS K. THAYER MRS. WILLIAM H. GOOD HON. HENRY L. UGHETTA NORVIN HEWITT GREEN DR. ADRJAN vAN SINDERE:'-1 WALTER HAMMITT MRS. TRACYS. VOORHEES

BROOKLYN ACA DEMY O F M US IC A Division of the Institute

) ULIUS BLOOM Director

DONALD G. C. SiNCLAIR Chairman, Governing Committee MANUAL OF EVENTS BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC October 1953 -May 1954 Special Events ...... 3 Courses and Groups ...... 19 Subscription Series ...... 4 Contributions ...... 20 Membership Program ...... 7 Rerurn Forms ...... 21 FOR ALL INFORMATION CALL STERLING 3-6700

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Membership in the Academy of Music provides free admission to more than forry events a month, programs of every description and of interest to every member of the family: concerts, lectures, motion pictures, dance, drama, discussion groups, performances for young people, etc. ( see page 7). In addition, members are en­ titled to a reduction on their orders for subscription series: Boston Symphony Orchestra, Major Concert Series, Sarurday Star Parade, Theater for Dance, Six Ideas for the Piano, Fun With Music (see page 4) . They are also entitled to reduced ticket prices for many of the special events that come to the Academy of Music: American Savoyards, Hollywood Turnabout Theater, Slavenska-Franklin Ballet, Salzburg Marionette Theater, Ballet Theater, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (see page 3). Members wishing to take special courses also enjoy a reduced rate i~ most cases (see page 19) .

ANNUAL FEE ONLY $13.50 The fee to new members is only $13.50. This includes annual dues ($12.50) and a registration fee of $1, required of new mem­ bers and of those whose memberships have lapsed. The season runs from mid-October to May. Anyone interested in the program of the Academy of Music is eligible to join. An enrollment form is printed on page 21. INTERIM MEMBERSHIP Those who join the Academy of Music between November 16, 1953, and March 15, 1954, pay prorated dues plus the $1 reg­ istration fee. They are entitled to all membership privileges (ex­ cept reductions on subscription series) from the date of joining until October 15, 1954. On that date membership may be re­ newed for a full season by payment of the annual dues of $12.50. A table of the prorated dues appears on the reverse side of the enrollment form on page 21.

ALL-INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIPS Other fc:ms of membership are available which include privileges not only in the Academy of Music, but also in the three other di­ visic:.ns of the Brooklyn Instirute of Arts and Sciences: Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Brooklyn Children's Mu­ seum. A brief description of their work is printed on the inside back cover. For further information, please communicate with the Membership Secretary at the Academy of Music.

ADMISSION TO EVENTS Beginning in October, members will receive the MONTHLY RE­ VIEW of the Academy of Music, which provides a derailed calendar of the month's events together with their conditions of admission. THE MEMBERSHIP PLAN

A membership card for the month is included in this mailing. In most instances, members gain admission to an event simply by showing their card at the door. Where this procedure does not obtain (usually in the case of reserved seat attractions) , the calendar will clearly indicate the ways in which members may enjoy their special privileges.

OPENING OF THE SEASON The Academy of Music will open its season officially with a special program on Wednesday evening, October 21. The chair­ man of the evening will be Robert E. Blum, President of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. Further details will be printed in the October issue of the MONTHLY REVIEW.

THE ACADEMY BUILDING A major rehabilitation of the building, recently completed, places the Brooklyn Academy of Music among the most attractive and comfortable edifices of its kind. It is owned by the City of New York and operated by the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences for the culrural and educational welfare of the people. Its Opera House and Music Hall may be rented for concerts, plays, lectures, school ceremonies, etc.

THE ACADEMY IS. EASILY REACHED Centrally located, the Brooklyn Academy of Music is easily acces­ sible from every parr of the city via every major subway system, the Long Island Railroad, and numerous bus lines. The following stations are within one block of the building: Atlantic Avenue (East Side and West Side IRT), Pacific St-reet (Sea Beach, West End, Culver, and Fourth Avenue BMT) , Atlantic Avenue (Brigh­ ton BMT), Fulton Street (Brooklyn-Queens IND), Flatbush Avenue T erminal (Long Island Railroad). The Lafa:yette Avenue station of the Eighth Avenue IND is within three short blocks of the building. OFFICE HOURS During the active season, the official office hours are: Mondays­ Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. The box office and building rental office maintain a separate schedule and are open for all events.

ADVISORY COUNCIL A special committee meets annually as an Advisory Council with the Director of the Academy of Music. The officers for 1953/ 1954 are: Dr. Augustus Ludwig, Chairman; Dr. H. Van Rensselaer Wilson, Vice-Chairman; Lloyd R. McDonald, Treasurer; and D r. Howard W. Hintz, Secretary. The remaining members are: Dr. Jesse H. Coven, Dr. Miles Kastendieck, Dr. John I. Knudson, Dr. Gabriel R. Mason, Dr. Lindsey S. Perkins, D r. Grace A. Petersen, Thomas J. Ryan, and Dr. George C. Wood.

FOUNDATIONS The cost of operating the Institute's program at the Academy of Music is defrayed principally by membership dues and box office receipts. In addition, certain Institute events and services are made possible by contributions of civic-minded individuals and by the income from the following Foundations: Abraham Abraham, Samuel P. Avery, E. LeGrand Beers, Ebenezer Butterick, William H. Cary, Eastern District Library, Harris and Ella ]. Filson, Au­ gustus Graham, Lina V. Happel, A. Augustus Healy, Cornelia K. Hood, Frances T. Ingraham, Life Membership Fund, Sidney Mad­ dock, Alfred Waters PrOctor, Henry K. Sheldon, Herman Stutzer, and Robert B. Woodward. 2 7~ Sea4tUe '4 'P~ZOtJ'lam SPECIAL EVENTS American Savoyards The enlarged company, returning from its second tour of the United States, under the artistic direction of Dorothy Raedler. Four comic operas by Gilbert and Sullivan, the only performances by the American Savoyards chis season in the City of New York. The schedule: "MIKADO," Thursday evening, October 15; "PATIENCE," Friday evening, October 16; "MIKADO," Saturday afternoon, October 17; "PIRATES OF PENZANCE," Saturday eve­ ning, October 17. Evenings at 8:30, matinee at 2 :30. All seats reserved. Evenings: orchestra, $2.40, $3.00; balcony, $1.20, $1.80, $2.40. Matinee: orchestra, $1.80, $2.40; balcony, $1.20, $1.80. Tickets now on sale at the box office of the Academy of Music. Institute members will receive a special coupon in September entitling them to a reduction of 60c per ticket for any seats sold at $2.40 and $3.00 to the public. This offer is limited to four seats per performance. Organizations wishing to purchase a block of seats should call the Office of Public Service.

Hollywood Turnabout Theater First appearance in the Ease of this celebrated company, which has kept Hollywood in stitches for many years. The program features the Turnabout Revue, Yale Puppeteers, Lorte Goslar, Dorothy Neumann, Harry Burnett, Frances Osborne, and Forman Brown. Saturday evening, November 7, at 8:30 o'clock. All seats reserved: orchestra, $2.50, $3.00; first balcony, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00; second balcony, $1.50. Tickets now on sale at the box office of the Academy of Music. Institute members will receive a special coupon in September entitling them to a reduction of 50c per ticket. This offer is limited to four seats.

Slavenska-Franklin Ballet Only appearances this season in the City of New York. Both per­ formances will feature "A Streetcar Named Desire," acclaimed by the critics for its enormous dramatic power. Thursday evening, November 26 (gala Thanksgiving show) ; Friday evening, No­ vember 27. Both performances at 8:30. All seats reserved : orchestra, $3.00, $3.60; first balcony, $1.80, $2.40, $3.00, $3.60; second balcony, $1.20, $1.80. Tickets now on sale at the box office of the Academy of Music. Institute mem­ bers will receive a special coupon in September entitling them to a reduction of 60c per ticket for any seats sold at $2.40, $3.00, and $3.60 to the public. This offer is limited to four seats per per­ formance. Organizations wishing to purchase a block of seats should call the Office of Public Service.

Salz-burg MarioneHe Theater Only appearances this season in the City of New York. The in­ ternationally celebrated company, under the artistic direction of Hermann Aicher, is returning to the Academy of Music by popular demand. The schedule: "THE MAGIC FLUTE," Friday evening, December 25 (gala Christmas show); "THE WIZARD OF Oz," Saturday afternoon, December 26 (matinee for young people); ''DON GIOVANNI" and "NUTCRACKER SUITE," Saturday evening, December 26. Evenings at 8:30, matinee at 3. All seats reserved: orchestra, $1.80, $2.40; balcony, $1.20, $1.80. Tickets now on sale at the box office of the Academy of Music. Institute members will receive a special coupon in September en- 3 SPECIAL EVENTS/ SUBSCRIPTION SER IES tiding them to a reduction of 30c per ticket. This offer is limited to six seats per performance. Organizations wishing to purchase a block of seats should call the Office of Public Service.

Ballet Theater Only appearances this season in the City of New York, featuring the entire company of 85 with Alicia Alonso, Igor Youskevitch, John Kriza, Mary Ellen Moylan, and others. T hursday evening, December 31 (gala New Year's show); Friday evening, january 1. Both performances at 8:30. All seats reserved : orchestra, $3,00, $3,60, $4,00; fi rst balcony, $2.40, $3.00, $3.60; second balcony, $1.20, $1.80. Tickets now on sale at the box office of the Academy of Music. Institute members will receive a special coupon in September entitling them to a reduction of 60c per ticket for any seats sold at $2.40, $3.00, $3.60, and $4.00 to the public. This offer is limited to four seats and is available only for the January 1 performance. Organizations wish­ ing to purchase a block of seats should call the Office of Public Service.

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony One of the great musical events of the season, featuring the Roch­ ester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Rutgers University Chorus, and leading singers of the Metropolitan Opera as soloists: Irene Jordan, soprano, Nell Rankin, mezzo-soprano, Walter Fredericks, tenor, and Mack Harrell, baritone. Erich Leinsdorf will conduct. The program will also include excerpts from Moussorgsky's opera, "Boris Godunoff." Saturday evening, March 27, at 8:30 o'cloclt. All sears reserved : orchestra, $2.40, $3.00, $3.60; first balcony, $1.80, $2.40, $3.00, $3.60; second balcony, $1.20, $1.80. Tickets now on sale at the box office of the Academy of Music. Institute members will receive a special coupon in September entiding them to a reduction of 60c per ticket for any seats sold at $2.40, $3.00, and $3.60 to the public. This offer is limited to four seats. Or­ ganizations wishing to purchase a block of seats should call the Office of Public Service.

SUBSCR IPT ION SERI ES

Boston Symphony Orchestra Five concerts under the direction of Charles Munch. The guest conductor for the third concert will be Pierre Monteux. This series is sponsored by the Institute in cooperation with the Brooklyn Philharmonic Society and a Brooklyn committee. Friday evenings at 8:30 o'clock: December 4, january 15, February 12, March 12, and April9. Subscription to the series: orchestra and fi rst balcony, $14.50, $17.50, $20.50; second balcony, $11.50, $14.50. If you are en­ rolled as an Institute member for 1953/1954, you may deduct $2.50 from your total subscription order to this series. A subscription form is printed on page 21.

Major Concert Series The city's outstanding series of music and dance, consisting of eight regular performances by celebrated artists and ensembles and one " bonus" concert. T uesday evenings a1 8:30 o'clock. 4 SUBSCRIPTION SERIES

Subscription to the series: orchestra, $19.50; first balcony, $14.50, ­ $17.00, $19.50; second balcony, $12.00, $14.50. If you are en­ rolled as an Institute member for 1953/ 1954, you may deduct $3.50 from your total subscription order to this series. A sub­ scription form is printed on page 21. ALEXANDER BRAILOWSKY, internationally famous master of the keyboard. November 10. ROBERTA PETERS, lyric soprano sensation of the Metropolitan Opera. November 24. VIRTUOSI DI ROMA, the great Italian chamber orchestra, re­ turning to this series by overwhelming demand. December 8. ROYAL FESTIVAL COMPANY OF GREECE, in a spectacular presentation, "Panegyris," featuring twenty-two of the country's foremost singers, dancers, and instrumentalists. The company ap­ pears under the patronage of Her Majesty, Frederika, Queen of the Hellenes, and is making its first tour of America. january 12. LOUIS M. KOHNOP, pianist, recipient of the American Artists Award for 1953. In this "bonus" concert, subscribers will hear a young artist who has earned high praise from the critics for his exceptional ability. january 26.

HEIFETZ, the world's greatest violinist. February 9. GUIOMAR NOVAES, thrilling pianist from Brazil and long a favorite with American audiences. February 23. MARIAN ANDERSON, the internationally celebrated contralto. March 9. AGNES DE MILLE DANCE THEATER, brilliant company of fifty in its first American tour, presenting a program that ranges from Bach to Broadway. March 23. Saturday Star Parade A gay and sparkling new series, consisting of seven performances by outstanding artists from the world of theater, cinema, televi­ sion, music, and the dance. Saturday evenings at 8:30 o'clock. Subscription to the series: orchestra, $15.50, $18.50; first balcony, $12.50, $15.50, $18.50; second balcony, $9.50. If you are en­ rolled as an Institute member for 1953/1954, you may deduct $3.50 from your total subscription order to this series. A sub­ scription form is printed on page 23. CHARLES LAUGHTON, an evening with the fabulous star of Hollywood and Broadway. Only solo appearance this season in the City of New York. November 21. DE PAUR INFANTRY CHORUS, thirty-five male voices in an exciting evening of song, conducted by Leonard de Paur. Only ap­ pearance this season in the City of New York. December 12. LES COMPAGNONS DE LA CHANSON, humorous French song stylists who captured America by storm on television, in an effervescent program assisted by Natalie Ryshna, pianist. January 9. CARMELITA MARACCI, one of the world's most exciting dancers, with her company. Only appearance this season in the City of New York. january 30. MARAIS AND MIRANDA, the "merry minstrels," in an inimi­ table program of folk songs from South Africa and other lands. February 20. 5 SUBSCRIPTION SERIES

AGNES MOOREHEAD, the "fabulous redhead," in an evening of drama featuring "Sorry, Wrong Number," assisted by Roben Gist and directed by Charles Laughton. March 13. IVA KITCHELL, America's foremost dance satirist. Only ap· pearance this season in the City of New York. April 3.

Theater for Dance A series of six stage performances, featuring prominent soloists in the field of contemporary dance together with their companies and assisting anists. Wednesday evenings Ill 8:30 o'clock: SYBIL SHEARER, November 11; }BAN ERDMAN, December 9; MBRCB CUNNINGHAM, January 20; DONALD M CKAYLB, Febrnary 17; KATHERINE Lrrz, March 17; }OHN BUTLER, April 21. Subscription to the series: orchestra, $7.50, $10.00; balcony, $5.00, $7.50, $10.00. If you are enrolled as an Institute mem· ber for 1953/ 1954, you may deduct $1.50 per seat from your total subscription order to this series. This offer is limited to two series tickets per member. A subscription form is printed on page 23. Six Ideas for the Piano A new look at the keyboard masterworks in a series of six con· cens by leading soloists. A feature of each program will be discussion from the platform by Walter Preston, well known music commentator. Thursday evenings at 8:30 o'clock. Subscription to the series: orchestra, $9.00, $12.00; balcony, $6.00, $9.00. If you are enrolled as an Institute member for 1953/1954, you may deduct $2.00 per seat from your total subscription order to this series. This offer is limited to two series tickets per member. A subscription form is printed on page 23. "The Fugue and Its Infiuence." JOSEPH WOLMAN plays Bach, Beethoven, Schumann, Mendelssohn, and Hindemith. November 5. "Vienna-Haven of Composers." HILDE SOMER plays Fu:x, Haydn, Mozan, Schuben, Brahms, Bruckner, Schoenberg, Lanner, and Strauss. December 3. "The Literary Impact." MIECZ¥SLAW HORSZOWSKI plays Beethoven, Schumann, Liszt, Ravel, and Bartok. ]anr1ary 7. "The Challenge of the Sonata." VERA FRANCESCHI plays A. and D. Scarlatti, Pergolesi, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Pro­ kofieff. February 4. "Invitations to the Dance." MAXIM SCHAPIRO plays Bach, Medtner, Chopin, Ravel, Milhaud, Liszt, and Douglas Moore. March 4. "The Etude As An and Craft." MIKLOS SCHWALB plays Bach, Cramer, Czerny, Clementi, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Debussy, Virgil Thomson, and Dohnanyi. April 1.

Fun With Music A special series of five concens for young people, presented in cooperation with the Brooklyn Music Teachers Guild. The featured anist and mistress of ceremonies is Dorothy White, pianist, singer, and teacher who has made these programs popular in many cities of the United States. This series is planned pri· marily for the six-to-twelve year age group, but will appeal to all who are young in heart. Each concert provides a great variety of musical experience for the young audience and encourages 6 EVENTS FREE TO MEMBERS

considerable partiCipation by them in the proceedings. Though an air of good fun and entertainment prevails, each program is educationally sound. Saturday afternoons at 3 o'clock: November 21, December 19, January 23, February 20, March 27. Subscription to the series: $5.40. If you are enrolled as an Insti­ tute member for 1953/1954, you may deduct $1.80 per seat from your total subscription order to this series. This offer is limited to two series tickets per member. A subscription form is printed on page 23. IMPORTANT NOTE: Because of the intimate character of these concerts, they will be held in the Lecture Hall, thus making only a limited number of seats available. Prompt action, therefore, is reco=ended in placing subscription orders.

EVENTS FREE TO MEMBERS

LECTURES

Travel and Adventure Twenty-three lectures on lands far and near, illustrated with feature-length motion pictures in natural color and presented in person by celebrated world travelers and explorers. The chairman is Julius Bloom, Director of the Academy of Music. Montl111 evenings at 8:15 o'clock. HJ6RDIS KITTEL PARKER, photographer and authority on Norway, her native country. Subject: "Norway-Her Life and People." October 26. CURTIS F. NAGEL, world traveler and motion picture producer. Subject: "Rhine Journey," from Lake Constance to the sea. No­ vember 2. SASHA SIEMEL, celebrated adventurer known as the "Tiger Man." Subject: "Capturing Jungle Babies," a tale of adventure in Brazil. November 9. ROBERT FRIARS, photographer, humorist, and travelogue pro· ducer. Subject: "Western Canada." November 16. Lt. Col. JOHN D. CRAIG, internationally famous author and explorer. Subject: "Treasure Hunt in the Caribbean." November 23. WINIFRED WALKER, glpbe trotter and photographer; member of the Society of Women Geographers. Subject: "New England By-Ways." November 30. Capt. ALAN VILLIERS, noted Australian seafarer and explorer. Subject: ''The Glory of Sail," the romance of the ships, past and present, which sail the seven seas. December 7. JULIEN BRYAN, noted documentary film producer; director of the International Film Foundation. Subject: "Egypt, Iran, and Jordan." December 14. BURTON HOLMES TRAVELOGUES, with Thayer Soule and Robert Mallett as narrators. The subjects and their order are tentative: "Italy," January 4; "Cairo to Bagdad," January 11; "Austria," January 18; "Colorado," january 25; "Mexico," Feb­ ruary 1. NOTE: The Burton Holmes Travelogues will also be presented in a parallel series on the same days at 4 p.m. 7 EVENTS FREE TO MEMBERS

LEWIS RASMUSSEN, famed explorer and authority on Northern Canada and Alaska. Subject: "Arctic Holiday," the fascinating story of the Caribou-Eskimo. February 8. RAY EGGERSTED, one of America's most popular photographers and travel lecturers. Subject: "European Playground," from the Alps to the Mediterranean. February 15. HAL LINKER, production director of International Films, Holly­ wood. Subject: "Pakistan," the world's largest Moslem nation. March 1. ALFRED M. BAILEY, director of the Denver Museum of Natural History. Subject: "Arizona through the Seasons." March 8.

CLIFFORD J. KAMEN, photographer, artist, and world traveler. Subject: "Spain," a comprehensive picrure of the land and its fJ people. March 15.

ALLAN D. CRUICKSHANK, well known naturalist and orni­ thologist; staff member of the Nauonal Audubon Society. Subject: "Santa Lucia Sea Cliffs," wi),j life haven of the California coast. March 22. STAN MIDGLEY, the cycling cinematographer. Subject: "My California," an irresistible blend of travel and humor. March 29.

NICOL SMITH, explorer and adventurer; author of Burma Road, Golden Doorway to Tibet, and Into Siam. Subject: "Hawaii­ Crossroads of the Pacific." April 5. KENNETH RICHTER, one of America's leading cameramen. Subject: "The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan." April 19. ALFRED WOLFF, film producer and world traveler. Subject: "Portugal and Madeira," a joyous journey. April 26.

The International Scene Twelve lecrures dealing with the critical areas and issues of our time, particularly as they relate to American foreign policy. The speakers are noted authorities in their fields, and each of the meet­ ings concludes with an extended open forum. The moderator is Dr. Lindsey S. Perkins, of Brooklyn College. W ednesday evenings at 8:15 o'clock. Dr. HARRY SCHWARTZ, specialist on Soviet affairs for the New York Times; Associate Professor of Economics, Syracuse Uni­ versity. Subject: "The Men Who Rule World Communism." October 28. Dr. CATHERINE GAVIN, U. S. correspondent of the Glasgow Bulletin; former correspondent for leading British newspapers in Paris and other world capitals. Subject: "What Future for France?" November 11. JOHN SCOTT, former chief of the Central European Bureau in Berlin, Time magazine. Subject: "What to Expect in Germany." November 25. Mme. LAMY A SARMAST, recently returned from Iran, her native country; formerly with the U. S. Office of War Information. Sub­ ject: "Iran Today." December 9. FRANK W. ROUNDS, Jr., U. S. auache in Moscow under Am­ bassadors Kennan and Kirk; author of A Window on Red Square. Subject: "How Secure Is China's Bond with Russia?" January 6. 8 EVENTS FREE TO MEMBERS

HERBERT L. MATTHEWS, celebrated foreign correspondent; editorial writer for the New York T imes. Subject: "Britain at the Crossroads." ]anuar'J 20. HAL LEHRMAN, correspondent in the Middle East for the NEA; author of Israel: T he Beginning and T omorrow. Subject: "Which Way Israel?" Februar'J 3. Dr. AMIYA CHAKRAVARTY, Fellow of the Institute of Ad· vanced Study, Princeton; advisor to the Indian Delegation at the United Nations. Subject: "India and America-A New Chapter in International Relations." Februar'J 17. JOHN W. VANDERCOOK, noted correspondent, explorer, and radio personality; author of Black Majest'J and many other books. Subject: "The Crisis in the Colonies." March 3. Dr. HENRY H. HART, authority on Asiatic cultures; author of Searoad to the Indies and many other books. Subject: "Under· standing Southeast Asia." March 17. GEORGE RONY, noted film producer with extensive experience in Russia and eastern Europe. Subject: "Russia- Fifty Years of History," illustrated with a documentary motion picture. March 31. Dr. MICHAEL M. DORIZAS, Professor of Economic and Political Geography, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Sub· jeer : "Tensions in the Balkans." April 21.

Man in Quest of Himself Fifteen lectures by distinguished teachers and writers. This is a continuation of the regular "Quest for Values" series but deals this year specifically with the problems of self and personality. The chairman is Dr. H. Van Rensselaer Wilson, of Brooklyn Col· lege. T hursda'Y evenings at 8 :1 5 o'clock. GERALD HEARD, distinguished British historian, philosopher and mystic; author of Is God in Histor'J? and many other books. Three lectures on "Do We Survive?": "Do We Want To?" October 22; "Is It Possible)" October 29; "What Would It Cost)" November 5. NOTE: Mr. Heard's lee· tures constitute the twelfth annual series on the Immortality of Man held under the Butterick Foundation. Dr. H. VAN RENSSELAER W ILSON, Assistant Professor oi Philosophy, Brooklyn College. Three lectures on "What Does It Mean to Be a 'Self?": "The Appraisal of Traditional Theories of the Self," December 3: "The Self as a Product of Social Relations," December 10; "The Self as a Center of Creative Purpose." December 17. ANDRE MICHALOPOULOS, classicist, critic, and authority on cultural history; advisor to the G reek Embassy. Three lectures on "Three Stages of Western Man": "Classical Man-Pericles, Sophocles, Virgil," ]anuar'Y 21; "Me· dieval Man-Justinian, Charlemagne, Gregory VII," ]anuar'J 28; "Renaissance Man-Machiavelli, Francis I, Shakespeare." Feb· ruar'J 4. Dr. HOUSTON PETERSON, Professor of Philosophy, Rutgers University; author of M elod'Y of Chaos and many other books. Three lectures on "Vicissirudes of the Ego": "The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy-The Modernity of Laurence Sterne," February 25; "The Growth of a Poet's Mind- 9 EVENTS FREE TO MEMBERS

Wordsworth's Account of His Own Development," March 4· "Individualism, Egotism, and Egoism-Reflections Suggested by Various Nineteenth-Century Writers." March 11. Dr. HARRY A. OVERSTREET and Mrs. BONARO OVER­ STREET. Dr. Overstreet, the distinguished philosopher and psy­ chologist, is author of The Mature Mind and many other books. Mrs. Overstreet, well known as a poet, psychologist, and critic, is author of How to T hink about Ourselves and many other books. Three lectures on "The Profile of Emotional Health": "The Pattern of Emotional Health" (Dr. Overstreet), April 1; "The Faith that Health Makes" (Mrs. Overstreet), April 8; "Ways of Encouraging Emotional Health" (joint discussion). April 22.

Books, Plays, and People Seven lectures on theater, books, and related culrural subjects by leading critics and other personalities. The chairman is Dr. Lindsey S. Perkins, of Brooklyn College. Tuesday evenings at 8:15 o'clock. ALISTAIR COOKE, brilliant moderator of the television program, "Omnibus"; chief American correspondent for the Manchester Guardian; author of One Man's America. Subject: "What Price Culture in America?" November 17. VIRGILIA PETERSON, well known literary critic and moderator of the television program, "Author Meets the Critics." Subject: "Does Our Literature Mirror American Life?" December 15. WHITMAN MEMORIAL LECTURE. Speaker and subject to be announced. This meeting is held in cooperation with the Walt Whitman Foundation of Brooklyn. january 19. Countess ALEXANDRA TOLSTOY, youngest daughter of the famous writer; President of the Tolstoy Foundation; author of the recently published T olstoy: A Life of My Father. Subject: "Leo Tolstoy, My Father." February 16. EDWARD WEEKS, editor of The Atlantic Monthly and distin­ guished literary authority. Subject: "New Books on the American Horizon." March 16. JOHN MASON BROWN, celebrated dramatic critic; associate editor of the Saturday R eview. Subject: "Seeing Things." April 6. BOSLEY CROWTHER, motion picture editor of the New York Times. Subject: "Have You Seen Any Good Movies Lately?" ll.pril 20.

The Week in Review Eighteen discussions of the important events of the week, led by well known journalists and radio commentators. The moderator is Julius Bloom, Director of the Academy of Music. Tuesday mornings at 11 o'clock. HENRY C. WOLFE, author and foreign correspondent, who will be returning from Europe. Two lectures: November 17 and March 30. RUTH KARPF BARRETT, correspondent for the Overseas News Agency; formerly a consultant with the Office of Strategic Services. November 24. WILLIAM HETHERINGTON, radio news analyst and foreign correspondent for the Newark News. December 1. 10 EVENTS FREE TO MEMBERS

PENNINGTON HAILE, authority on international politics and the problems of peace. December 8. TANYA MATTHEWS, European correspondent for Time maga­ zine; author of ]oume'J between Freedom. December 15. REBECCA REYHER, authority on African affairs; author of The Fon and HiJ Hundred WiveJ. ]anuar'J 5. EMIL LENGYEL, authority on eastern Europe; Associate Pro­ fessor of History, New York University. ]anuar'Y 12. Dr. CARL HERMANN VOSS, distinguished educator and clergy­ man; member of the faculty, New School for Social Research. Two lectures: ]anuar'J 19 and March 23.

1 ANNE GUTHRIE, U. N. representative of the International Al­ liance of Women and for many years active in the international work of the YWCA. january 26. Dr. ERIC MANN, educator and world traveler; Executive Di­ rector of the Institute for Intercontinental Studies. Februar'Y 2. BURTON CRANE, fi nancial writer for the New York TimeJ and formerly its Far Eastern correspondent. Februar'J 9. Dr. ARIE D. BESTEBREURTJE, Dutch authority on interna­ tional law and European affairs, decorated by four governments for his unique war record. Februar'J 16. ROBERT NORTON, news analyst and radio commentator; edu­ cational director for the American Chemical Society. Februar'J 23. HOWARD PIERCE DAVIS, distinguished educator and student of international relations; editor of World ObJerver. March 2. PHILIP CUMMINGS, geographer, educator, and authority on world affairs. March 9. Baron HANS DE MEISS-TEUFFEN, celebrated Swiss explorer and correspondent. March 16.

Natural History Five lectures by well known botanists, zoologists, and others work­ ing in the biological sciences. The series is sponsored by the In­ stitute's Department of Natural History. The chairman is Dr. Grace A. Petersen, Chairman of the Department. Frida'Y eveningJ at 8:15 o'clock. RUTHERFORD PLATT, author, lecturer, and nature photographer. Subject: "Secrets of the Grassroot Jungle," illustrated with Koda­ chrome slides. October 23. Dr. MELBOURNE R. CARRIKER, Assistant Professor of Zoology, Rutgers University. Subject: "A Biologist Looks at the Ocean," illustrated with Kodachrome slides. November 20. Dr. T. C. SCHNElRLA, Curator of the Department of Animal Behavior, American Museum of Natural History. Subject: "The Intelligence of Animals." ]anuar'J 8. FRAN WILLIAM HALL, head of the Department of Photog­ raphy, Carleton College; member of the lecturing staff, National Audubon Society. Subject: "The Four Corners," wild life of the Southwest, illustrated with motion pictures in color. Februar'J 19. Dr. WAYNE E. MANNING, Associate Professor of Botany, Bucknell University. Subject: "Plant Collecting in the Southern 11 EVENTS FREE TO MEMBERS

States and Mexico," illustrated with Kodachrome slides. April 2. Astronomy Five lecrures by well known astronomers and physicists. The series is sponsored by the lnstirute's Department of Astronomy. The chairman is Thomas J. Ryan, Chairman of the Department. Friday evenings at 8:15 o'clock. Prof. DONALD H. MENZEL, Associate Director for Solar Re· search, Harvard College Observatory. Subject: "What's Behind rhe Flying Saucers?" illustrated with Kodachrome slides. N o­ vember 6. ~ I Rev. FRANCIS ]. HEYDEN, S.J., Director of the Georgetown University Observatory. Subject: "Recent Lessons from Solar Eclipses," illustrated with motion picrures and slides. December 11. Dr. PETER VAN DE CAMP, Professor of Astronomy and Director of the Sproul Observatory, Swarthmore College. Subject: "The Size of the Universe." February 5. Prof. LYMAN SPITZER, Jr., Director of the Princeton University Observatory. Subject: "An Astronomer Looks ar ' Space Travel." March 5. Dr. MAURICE EWING, Professor of Physics and Director of the Lamont Geological Observatory, Columbia University. Sub­ jeer: "The Interior of the Eanh." April 30. Photography Five lectures by authorities in the field. The series is sponsored by the lnsrirute's Department of Photography. The chairman is Dr. Jesse H. Coven, Chairman of rhe Department. Thursday eve­ nings at 8:30 o'clock. EDWARD C. WILSON, A.P.S.A., past President of the Pictorial Photographers of America. Subject: "Colorful New England." November 5. JOSEPH SECKENDORF, photographer, world traveler, and expert on color slides. Subject: "Haiti in Color." December 3. ROBERT and EDITH WORTH, husband and wife who share the hobby of photography. Subject: "One Eye Open." january 7. SUSAN SHERMAN, well known as a photography judge. Sub­ jeer: "The Changing Scene in Photography." February 4. OTTO LITZEL, salon exhibitor. Subject: "The Individual Ap· proach in Photography." March 4. '{ I MUSIC AND DANCE The Dance-East and West Six performances which reveal the wealth of music, dance, and related folk arcs existing among the various peoples of the world. Wednesday evenings at 8:30 o'clock. "Calypso Carousel," a festival of West Indian folk music and dance with the CARIB SINGERS and assisting dancers, under the direction of Massie Patterson. November 4. "Dances of Cambodia," featuring MARA and her Cambodian Baller with Ch'ao-Li. December 2. "Spanish Dance Fiesta." Anisrs and company ro be announced. January 13. 12 EVENTS FREE TO MEMBERS

"Dance Dramas of Japan, India, and Korea," by the FAR EAST­ ERN DANCE COMPANY, fearuring Sahomi Tachibana, Gina, and Cha Kyung Kim. February 10. ''Echoes of Africa," fearuring CURTISS JAMES and his company. March 10. "Dances of Many Lands," fearuring LA MERI and her company. April 7.

Brooklyn Chamber Music Society Four concerts under the direction of Carl H. Tollefsen. Members of the Society include: Mr. Tollefsen and Boris Levitzky, vio­ linists; Maxine Johnson and Alfred Jacobs, violists; Alix Young Maruchess, viola d'amore; Gerald Maas, 'cellist; Jules Marrin Hirsh, double-bass; Mildred Hunt, flutist; Irving Cohn, ol>oe and English hom; Benjamin Garry and Robert Rohmann, clarinetists; Bert Bial, bassoonist; Gunther Schuller, French horn; Augusta Schnabel-Tollefaen and Edward Weiss, pianists. Thursdli'J 81/B­ nings at 8:30 o'clock: NovembBr 12, ]~~nuary 7, PebrUIH'J 11, March 18.

Chamber Music Associates Six concerts under the direction of Joseph Wolman. Wednesday 81/enmgs at 8:30 o'clock: JUILLIA.RD STRING QUARTET, Novem­ ber 18; NEW MUSIC STRING QUARTET, December 16; ACADEMY TRIO, ]anuarJ 27; JUILLIA.RD STRING QUARTET, February 24; NEW MUSIC STRING QUARTET, March 24; SPRING CONCERT BY MEMBERS OF C.M.A., April 28. For information about other activities conducted by the Chamber Music Associates, please refer to page 20.

The Great Singers Five programs of recorded music by famous vocalists of the past, presented by Stephen Fassett, well known authority on rare recordings. Each program is carefully planned as a complete unit in itself and includes commentary by the speaker. Friday eve­ nings at 8:15 o'clock. "Rosa Ponselle." The career of one of the greatest and most glamorous dramatic sopranos of all time, traced by means of the superb recordings she made beginning with her sensational debut in 1918 at the Metropolitan Opera. November 13. "Emmy Destinn and Leo Slezak." A program harking back to the days shortly before World War I, when these brilliantly gifted and remarkably versarile arrisrs ofren sang together at the Metro­ politan, Covent Garden, and leading European opera houses. December 18. "Caruso Sings Duets." The unforgetrable rones of the great tenor are heard in music of many styles and moods as he sings in duet with Farrar, Scotti, Schumann-Heink, and others. january 29. "Claudia Muzio and Beniamino Gigli." Two of Italy's oursranding operaric singers berween rhe rwo great wars, both possessing ex­ quisite vocal quality, emorional depth, and unusual gifts of com­ municarion. February 26. ''Friedrich Schorr." The death of this great Wagnerian on Augusr 14, 1953, leaves many a music lover wirh the feeling rhat now indeed Wotan is dead, rhe Twilight of the Gods complete. His magnificent interpretations are available on records and will long remain models of sterling musicianship and convincing characteriza­ rions. March 26. 13 EVENTS FREE TO MEMBERS

STAGE AND SCREEN

The Institute Players Three stage performances by a professional repertory company under the direction of Charles W. Avery. Tuesday evenings at 8:30 o'clock: "BLITHE SPIRIT," farce in three actS by Noel Coward, D ecember 1; "LILIOM," legend in seven scenes and a prologue by Ferenc Molnar, February 2; "LABURNUM GROVE," comedy in three actS by ]. B. Priestley, March 30. For information regarding Mr. Avery's course, "Acting for the Amateur," please refer to page 19.

Upstage and Down Five performances by well known dramatic artists and other stage personalities. Friday evenings at 8:15 o'clock. ALBERT DEKKER, brilliant star of television, stage, and screen, in a program of "Readings and Dramatizations," the wit, humor, and wisdom of the ages drawn from great literature and drama. October 30. FRANCES HOMER and DELMAR ROOS, mother and daughter both distinguished as dramatic artists, in a performance of "Your Dau8hter and Mine," an original comedy in nine episodes. No­ vember 27. DANIEL REED, well known Broadway character actor, in his famous characterizations of the Spoon River Anthology, by Edgar Lee Masters. January 22. LLORDS' PUPPETS, new and spectacular edition of a gay, so­ phisticated revue for adults, presented by Daniel Llords. March 19. RUSSELL CURRY, ballroom dancer and teacher, in an uproarious program, "Shall We Dance?" Members of the audience will be invited to participate. April 23. The Human Comedy Twelve programs which probe many facets of human conduct, usually in a humorous vein. W ednesday afternoons at 4 o'clock. GEORGE JASON, fascinating stage personality, in a program of magic, humor, music, and anecdote. October 28. RUTH NEAL, folk singer, in a program of "Songs and Ballads of America and the British Isles." November 11. FREDA BARLOW, memory expert and psychologist, in a lecture­ demonstration, "Remember That Face, Remember That Name," illustrated with Kodachrome slides. November 25. PATRICK MAHONY, author, playwright, and humorist, presents the "Wit, Whimsy, and Wisdom of Ireland." December 9. ELSIE KISSAM EASTON, reader and monologuist, in a program of "Short Stories with Characterizations." January 6. JANE MOULTRIE, comedienne of stage and screen, presents "Straw Hat Theater," a collection of hilarious sketches. january 20. JOHN LINDQUIST, photographer and authority on the dance, in a program of "Great Dancers in Action," illustrated with ar­ resting Kodachrome slides. February 3. 14 EVENTS FREE TO MEMBERS

EDWARD ROWE SNOW, author, historian, and raconteur, pre­ sents "Sea Wonder Tales," illustrated with exhibit materials and lantern slides. Pebruary 17.

BARBARA CARPER LANG, dramatic story teller, presents "The Divine Sarah," a word portrait of the fascinating life story of Sarah Bernhardt. March 10.

EDWIN A. ROWLANDS, celebrated hobby expect and auto· graph collector, in a lecture-demonstration, "Hobbies Are My Business," illustrated with many exhibit materials. March 24.

JUDITH ELIOT, well known actress and dramatic coach, in a program of "Favorite Stories, Scenes, and Sketches." April 7.

FRANCES CASSARO, concert singer, educator, and authority on Japanese culture, in a lecture-recital, "Music in the Emperor's Garden," based on her experience at the Imperial Household of Japan. April 28. Motion Pictures Sixteen performances of the outstanding American and British feature films of the year, each accompanied by appropriate short subjects. Saturday evenings at 8:15 o'clock: October 24, 31, No­ vember 14, 28, December 5, 19, january 16, 23, February 6, 13, 27, March 6, 20, 27, April 10, 24.

Eleven performances of American and British feature films in lighter vein, carefully selected for their appeal to all members of the family. Each feature is accompanied by appropriate short sub­ jects. Wednesday afternoons at 4 o'clock: N ovember 4, 18, D e­ cember 2, 16, january 13, 27, February 10, 24, March 17, 31, April 21.

Four performances of great feature films of the past, each ac­ companied by appropriate short subjects. Tuesday evenings at 8:15 o'clock: October 27, january 5, March 2, April 27.

Five performances, each consisting of a feature attraction in a foreign language and appropriate short subjects. Thursday evenings at 8:15 o'clock: November 19, january 14, February 18, March 25, April 29.

Four performances of feature films of special interest to young people. Each feature is accompanied by appropriate short subjects. Saturday afternoons at 3 o'clock: N011ember 7, December 12, january 30, March 13.

PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Stage .Plays Eight full-length performances of the great children's classics, pre­ sented by the foremost professional companies in the field of children's theater. The companies, together with their identifying symbols, are : Clare Tree Major Children's Theater (M), Salome Gaynor Theater for Children (G) , Children's World Theater (W). Saturday afternoons at 3 o'clock: "MRS. WIGGS OF THE CABBAGE PATCH" (M), October 24; "THE TINDER Box" (G), November 14; "SLEEPING BEAUTY" (M), December 5; "RA· PUNZEL AND THE WITCH" (W), january 16; "Puss IN BooTS" (M) , February 6; "KIT CARSON" (G), February 27; "ALICE IN WONDERLAND" (M), March 20; "ROBIN HOOD" (M), AprillO. 15 EVENTS FREE TO MEMBERS

Matinees for Moppets Six gay programs featuring the Peggy Bridge Marionettes and Leroy the magician, including variety acts, magic shows, com­ munity sings, and other entertainment. The puppet play for each program is listed in the schedule that follows. Saturday alter­ noons at 3 o'dock: "THREE LITTLE PIGS," October 31; "]ACK AND THE BEANSTALK," N011ember 28; "NOBODY'S RABBIT," January 9; "DICK WHITTINGTON," February 13; "LITTLE BIG BEAR," March 6; "EMPEROR'S NIGHTINGALE," April 3.

Motion Pictures Four performances of feature films of special interest ro young people. Each feature is accompanied by appropriate short sub­ jeers. Saturday afternoons at 3 o'clock: November 7, December 12, january 30, March 13.

DISCUSSION MEETINGS

American Images of the Democratic Idea Twenty informal meetings. Discussion leader: Dr. Howard W. Hintz, Chairman of the Department of Philosophy and Co-Director of American Studies, Brooklyn College. Monday afternoons at 4 o'clock: October 26, N011ember 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14, janUAry 4, 11, 18, 25, Febru11ry 1, 8, 15, M11rch 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.

The present series is a continuation and extension of the series, "American Realities through American Fiction," which Dr. Hintz conducted last season. The emphasis is again placed upon the creative and imaginative literature of the United States, but the discussion in the present series centers not only around novels but around other forms of creative writing as well. The books have been selected as major illustrations of five principal elements of the democratic idea as it has unfolded in American culture. The effort will be made both to discern intrinsic literary quality and to stress the emergence of essential humane and democratic values.

The series is divided into five periods dealing with the following categories of discussion and the recommended readings pertaining to them. "OF THE PEOPLE" (weeks 1 through 4) : Democratic Vistas, by Walt Whitman; The People, Yes, by Carl Sandburg; optional-A Hazard of New Fortunes, by William Dean Howells. '"IRREPRESSIBLE CONFLICI'" (weeks 5 through 8) : John Brown's Body, by Stephen Vincent Benet; The Caine Mutiny, by Herman Wouk; optional-A Farewell to Arms, by Ernest Hemingway. "LIBERTY AND jUSTICE" (weeks 9 through 12 ) : Billy Budd, by Herman Melville; Boston, by Upton Sinclair; optional-All the King's Men, by Robert Penn Warren. "ONE THIRD OF A NATION" (weeks 13 through 16): The Grapes of Wrath, by John Steinbeck; Native Son, by Richard Wright; optional­ U.S.A., by John Dos Passos. "THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS" (weeks 17 through 20): The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald; Our Town, by Thornton Wilder; optional--The Gilded Age, by Mark Twain. 16 ' - EVENTS FREE TO MEMBERS

Basic Schools of Philosophy Ten informal meetings designed to encourage the layman in his understanding of the persistent problems of philosophy. The present series is a continuation of the series, "Introduction to Philosophy," which was presented last season. Collateral readings both from primary and secondary sources will be reco=ended at the first meeting. Discussion leader: Dr. Gabriel R. Mason, Principal of Abraham Lincoln High School, Brooklyn, and former­ ly special lectUrer at Hunter, City, and Brooklyn Colleges. Thurs­ day a/lernoons aJ 4 o'clock. The schedule: "Skepticism," February 4; "Supernaturalism," February 11; "Rationalism," February 18; "Empiricism," February 25; "Materialism," March 4; "Idealism," March 11; "Intuitionism," March 18; "Positivism," March 25; "Existentialism," April 1; "Pragmatism," April 8.

Fundamentals for the Listener Eighteen informal meetings, illustrated with recorded music. These constitute the eleventh annual series on "Inquiries into Music." The present series is divided into six principal topics, with three consecutive meetings devoted to each. Discussion leader: Miles Kastendieck, music critic of the New York Journal-American. Friday afternoons at 4 o'clock.

The schedule: "The Variety of Musical Sound," November 6, 13, 20; "Time and Rhythm in Music," November 27, December 4, 11; "Tempo and Its Elaborations," january 8, 15, 22; "Phrase and Melody," january 29, February 5, 19; "Fashioning the Musical Idea," February 26, March 5, 12; "Expressing the Musical Person­ ality," March 19, 26, April 2.

Field Trips Fourteen trips to outdoor points of botanical and zoological inter­ est, conducted by the Institute's Department of Natural History. Complete derails are given in the MONTHLY REVIEW, except for the pre-season events (September 26, October 3, 10, 17). In· formation regarding the latter may be secured by communicating with the Membership Office. Saturdays at various hours. The leader for each trip is given in parenthesis in the listing below:

Fall trips: Inwood Park (William Brien), September 26; Clove Lakes Park (Alfred Gramstedt), October 3; Bird Walk to Pros­ pect Park and Plum Beach (Edward J. Whelen) , October 10; Hugenot, S. I. (Grace A. Petersen), Octobe1' 17; Fort Tryon Park (William Brien), October 24; Central Park (Thomas ]. Ryan ), October 31; American Museum of Natural History (Mrs. Tessida Swinges), November 7.

Spring trips: Bronx River (William Brien), April 24; LaTourette Park (Alfred Gramstedt), May 1; Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Mrs. Tessida Swinges), May 8; Van Cortlandt Park (Thomas J. Ryan) , May 15; Mr. Loretto, S. I. (Grace A. Petersen), May 22; Forest Park (Laura ]. Bigelow ), May 29; Alley Pond Park (Charles F. Braun), june 5.

Informal Nature Talks Six discussion meetings conducted by the Institute's Department of Natural History. Wednesday evenings at 8:15 o'clock. Dis­ cussion leaders are given in parenthesis in the schedule that follows: "Know Your Trees" (Charles F. Braun), Novembe1' 4; "The Wonderland of the Marshes" ( Grace A. Petersen), December 2; "Introducing New Species" (symposium), january 6; "Bird 17 EVENTS FREE TO MEMBERS

Notes" (Audrey L. Wrede), Pebr#M'J 3; "Desen Life" (Mrs. Tessida Swinges), March 3; "Climate Controls" (Thomas]. Ryan), April 7.

Observatory Meetings Twenty-four sessions in the Institute's temporary observatory on the roof of the Academy of Music- The discussion leader is Thomas ]. Ryan, Chairman of the Department of Astronomy. Evenings at 7 :30 o'clock. Tuesdays: October 27, November 17, 24, December 1, 15, ]anuar'J 12, Pebruar'J 9, 23, March 9, 23, April 6, 20. Saturdays: October 24, 31, November 14, 28, December 12, ]anuar'J 9, Februar'J 6, 20, March 6, 20, April 10, 24.

Astronomy for All Six informal meetings conducted by the Institute's Depanment of Astronomy. Thursday evenings at 8:15 o'clock. Discussion lead­ ers are given in parenthesis in the schedule that follows: "Astrono­ my from My Window" (George A. Henke), November 19; "Curving the Tetrahedron" (Angela B. Hawley), December 17; "The Tides" (Thomas ]. Ryan), ]anuar'J 21; "The Nightlife of the Stars" (Mrs. Tessida Swinges), Februar'J 18; speaker and subject to be announced, March 18; subject to be announced (Esther K. Swayer), April 22.

Brooklyn Bird Club Eight informal meetings conducted by members of the Brooklyn Bird Club. Thursday evenings at 8 o'clock. Discussion leaders are given in parenthesis in the schedule rhat follows: "A Naturalist in Yucatan" (John C. Pallister), October 8; "Loons, Grebes, and Alcids" (Edward ]. Whelen), November 12; "Winter Birding" (Dr. Janet Watson and Irene Parks), December 10; "The Magic Carpet" (Edward ]. Whelen), January 14; "Know Your Binocu­ lars" (R. ]. Reichert), February 11; "Birds of Mexico" (Monimer L. Bloom), March 11; "Spring Birding" (David Kreissman), April 8; "Animals Are Exciting" (Howard Cleaves), May 13. A special bird walk will be conducted on Sunday morning, May 9. Details will be given in the. MONTHLY REVIEW for rhat period. The Brooklyn Bird Club, founded in 1909 by Dr. Edward W. Vietor, is an affiliated unit of the National Audubon Society. Its purpose is to promote interest in birds and in the conservation of our natural resources. In addition to the activities listed above, the Club also holds closed sessions on the founh Thursday of each month. Those interested in joining the Brooklyn Bird Club should communicate with its Secretary: Audrey L. Wrede, 3109 Beverly Road, Brooklyn 26.

Microscopy Talks Seven informal meetings conducted by members of the Brooklyn Chapter of the American Society of Amateur Microscopists. Wednesday evenings at 8 o'clock. Discussion leaders are given in parenthesis in the schedule that follows: "Photography through the Microscope" (Charles F. Braun) , October 14; "Metals, Micro­ scopes, and You" (Dave Konviser), November 18; "Live Cultures under the Microscope" (John Wilhelm), December 16; "Trailing the Tetrahedron" (Angela B. Hawley), ]anuar'J 20; subject to be announced (Oakes White), February 17; subject to be announced (Robert Rubinstein) , March 17; "How Microscope Slides Are Made" (Charles F. Braun), April 21. A special exhibit with demonstrations will be held on Saturday evening, May 15, Ill 8 o'clock. 18 SPEC IAL COURSES AND GROUPS

SPECIAL COURSES AND GROUPS Acting for the Amateur A practical and intensive course conducted by Charles W. Avery, director of the Institute Players. Special emphasis will be placed on elementary stage techniques, the proper use of body and voice, and a thorough understanding of the role. Work will also include improvisation and scenes from plays. Students may elect to enroll either in the morning or in the afternoon section, the content of the course being the same in each section. Saturdays: October 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12. Morn­ ing section, 10:30 to noon; afternoon section, 2 :00 to 3:30. Fee for the course, either section: $7.50 to Institute members; $10.00 to others. Communicate with the box office.

Fundamentals of Chess Play A practical course designed for both the beginner and the average player, conducted by Hans Kmoch, celebrated chess authority and annotator. Saturday evenings at 8 o'clock: "Mobilization," October 24; ''Little Combinations and Traps," October 31; "Pawn Forma­ tions," NOfJember 7; "Pawns and Bishops," November 14; "Ques­ tions of Activity," November 21; "Center Policy," November 28; "Common Attacks and Sacrifices," December 5; "The So-called Po­ sitional Play," December 12. Fee for the course: $4.00 to Insti­ tute members; $7.00 to others. Communicate with the box office. Brooklyn Chess Club The course above is sponsored jointly with the Brooklyn Chess Club, which holds regular sessions for play and discussion through­ out the year on Tuesday and Friday evenings at the Academy of Music. Attendance at these sessions is limited to members of the Club, who, in turn, must be members of the Academy of Music. A modest charge is made to cover the cost of equipment. For further information, communicate with the Secretary of the Club: Jack Stuppler, 1964 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn 10.

Introduction to Photography An intensive course for those who wish to improve their technique, conducted by members of the Institute's Department of Photog­ raphy. Friday evenings at 8:30 o'clock: "Cameras, Films, and Filters," January 8; "Exposure and Exposure Meters," January 15; "Development," January 22; "Printing-!," January 29; "Compo­ sition," February 5; "Printing-II," February 19; "Print Finish­ ing-Toning, Spotting, and Mounting," February 26; "Portraiture," March 5. Fee for the course: $10.00 to Institute members; $15.00 to others. Communicate with the box office. Photography Studio Organized over sixty years ago, the Department of Photography is the second oldest camera club in the city and the oldest in Brook­ lyn. Many of the country's outstanding teachers and salonists have come from its membership. Excellent studio and darkroom fa­ cilities are available to members of the Department, including studio lights, cameras, lenses, enlargers, and processing equipment. Regular meetings are held weekly on Thursday evenings, and special activities are conducted throughout the year. Those wish­ ing to join the Department should write to the Membership Chair­ man: Levon Roubian, in care of the Academy of Music. The Department of Photography will open its 64th Annual Show of prints by its members on Thursday evening, April 29, at 8:30 o'clock. The show will run for one month. 19 SPECIAL COURSES AND GROUPS

Workshop on the United Nations Seven discussion meetings arranged in cooperation with the Ameri­ can Association for the United Nations. The purpose of this course is to explain the manifold ways in which the U. N. works towards world peace, better international understanding, and the ameliora­ tion of the condition of mankind. The discussion leaders are Mrs. Eleanor S. Towns, direCtor of workshops for the Metropolitan New York Division of the A.A.U.N., and Dr. Alvin C. Bahnsen, As­ sociate Professor of History, Long Island Universiry. Thursday afternoons at 4 o'clock: October 29, November 5, 12, 19, De· cember 3, 10, 17. Fee for the course: $2.50, w'1ich includes vari­ ous printed materials. Communicate with the box office.

Chamber Music Associates The purposes of this organization are to bring together musicians, amateur and professional, who wish to engage more aCtively in the sponsorship and performance of chamber music; to encourage the lay music lover to become a more integral part of a chamber music organization by sharing its interests and policies; and to stimulate in diversified ways the cause of the professional artist, the amateur musician, the Jay music lover, the teacher and student of music, and the composer. In addition to sponsoring the professional con­ certs (listed on page 13) , the Associates also conduct chamber music workshops for amateurs on Monday evenings at the Academy of Music. The annual fee is $7.50 to Institute members; $10.00 to others. Please communicate with the Membership Chairman: Mrs. Lawrence Kuskin, 209 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn 25.

Brooklyn Music Teachers Guild The purposes of the Guild are to promote the interests of music teachers, to aet as a clearing house for advice to interested parents and studentS, to send under-privileged children to concerts, to con­ duct special contests for talented young musicians in order to pre· sent them in recital, and to further the cause of music generally throughout the Borough of Brooklyn. Meetings and special events are held regularly at the Academy of Music. The Guild welcomes all active teachers of music, and inquiries regarding membership should be addressed to the Membership Chairman: Rose Becker, 4800 Fourteenth Avenue, Brooklyn 19. The Guild sponsors four recitals this season by students of Guild members. All ages, levels of advancement, and departments of mu­ sic are represented, ensemble as well as solo. Further inquiries should be addressed to the Student Recital Chairman: Boris Le­ vitzky, 2824 Avenue I, Brooklyn 10. Satttrday afternoons at 3 o'clock: january 30, February 27, March 20, April 24. Admis­ sion is only by invitation.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND BEQUESTS The high standard of the membership program is maintained through the generosiry of civic-minded men and women. Contributions or bequests may be made to the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences either for the general purposes or for a special purpose of the Academy of Music. Informa­ tion about specific needs is available from the Director. The best purposes of the Academy, however, are served by unrestricted gifts or bequests. Gifts are deductible for in· come tax purposes as permitted by law, exempt from gift tax, and deductible from the gross estate in determining estate taxes.

' ~ 20 • FULL YEAR MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP,-. SECRETARY, ACADEMY OF MUSIC 30 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, BROOKLYN 17, N.Y.

I am enrolling before Nov. 15, 1953, as a member of the Academy. I understand I will receive full privileges until Oct. 15, 1954. En­ closed you will find check/money order for $13.50 in payment of dues and registration fee. Mr./Mrs./Miss______·--·-- --·--·-·--·-······------·------·--· : Address (business/ home) __ _ I I ----·------·------·Zone. ______Telephone ...... ···--····---·------·---···· I I I SUM PAYABLE TO: BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES I ~------1 I I INTERIM MEMBERSHIP I I MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY, ACADEMY OF MUSIC I I I 30 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, BROOKLYN 17, N.Y. I I I am enrolling after Nov. 15, 1953, as an interim member of the I I Academy, my dues prorated according to the schedule on the re­ I verse side of this form. Enclosed you will find my check/ money I order for $ -----··· covering dues to Oct. 15, 1954, plus registra­ I I tion fee. I I Mr./ Mrs./ Miss.------·---·- ...... I I I Address (business/ home) ------·------·------·--·-···--·--·· I I ------·------· Zone -·-----·-- Telephone .... I I SUM PAYABLE TO: BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES I 1~------I I BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA I I I BOX OFFICE, ACADEMY OF MUSIC I I 30 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, BROOKLYN 17, N.Y. I I I wish to subscribe to the Boston Symphony Series for .. _.seats I at each. Location: ______. I enclose check/money I S _____ order in full payment: S------· 0 I have deducted $2.50 from the total because I am enrolled as an Instirute member for 1953/1954. Mr./ Mrs./Miss------··------·-·----- ­ Address (business/ home)·------·--·····-····------·----··------·------·----··· Zone ...... Telephone····--- ···----·---······---·-·----···--·-·- SUM PAYABLE TO: BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

MAJOR CONCERT SERIES

BOX OFFICE, ACADEMY OF MUSIC 30 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, BROOKLYN 17, N.Y. I wish to subscribe to the Major Concert Series for ...... seats at $ ---·------· each. Location=- --·------···----· I enclose check/ money order in full payment: S------· 0 I have deducted $3.50 from the total because I am enrolled as an Institute member for 1953/ 1954. Mr./ Mrs./ Miss ...... ------··------·---·--·---· ·---· Address (business/ home) --···--- --·----- . . ------···-·-········· ......

2 1 - ·------·------Zone___ Telephone _____ ·------··----····------SUM PAYABLE TO: BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES FULL YEAR MEMBERSHIP Upon receipt of this form, the Academy of Music will mail to you the current issue of its MONTHLY REVIEW which contains your membership admission card.

INTERIM MEMBERSHIP

ENROLLMENT BETWEEN DUES REG. PEE TOTAL Nov. 16 and Dec. 15, 1953 SIO.OO $1.00 Sll.OO Dec. 16, 1953, and Jan. 15, 1954 7.50 1.00 8.50 Jan. 16 and Feb. 15, 1954 5.00 1.00 6.00 Feb. 16 and Mar. 15, 1954 2.5 0 1.00 3.50

BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

FIVE CONCERTS Orchestra: 14.50, $17.50, $20.50 First Balcony: $14.50, $17.50, $20.50 Second Balcony: $11.50, $14.50

Members enrolled for 1953/ 1954 may de­ duct $2.50 from the total subscription order.

MAJOR CONCERT SERIES

NINE CONCERTS Orchestra: $19.50 First Balcony: $14.50, $ 17.00, $ 19.50 Second ' Balcony: $12.00, $14.50

Members enrolled for 1953/ 1954 may de­ duce $3.50 from the total subscription order.

22 SATURDAY STAR PARADE

BOX OFFICE, ACADEMY OF MUSIC 30 LAFAYB'ITE AVENUE, BROOKLYN 17, N.Y. I wish to subscribe to the Saturday Star Parade for __ seats at $ ------··---·-·each. Location=------···..... I enclose check/ money order in full payment: $------·· 0 I have deducted $3.50 from the total because I am enroJled as an Institute member for 1953/ 1954. Mr./Mrs./Miss .... ·----·-··--··--·-·------···········-·------··--- Address (business/ home)------·--·------·-········---··-··--- -·------·------Zone...... ----Telephone...... ·------· SUM PAYABLE TO: BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

THEATER FOR DANCE

BoX OFFICE, ACADEMY OF MUSIC 30 LAFAYB'ITE AVENUE, BROOKLYN 17, N.Y. I wish to subscribe to the Theater for Dance for ...... seats at $ ______each. Location:______I enclose check/money order in full payment: $------··-· 0 I have deducted $1.50 per subscription from the total, but not more than $3, because I am enroJled as an Institute member for 1953/1954. Mr./Mrs./Miss ·------·------·------Address (business/ home)··-·--·------··--·-- -··------.Zone ______Telephone.... ·--·------·-···----- SUM PAYABLE TO: BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

SIX IDEAS FOR THE PIANO

BOX OFFICE, ACADEMY OF MUSIC 30 LAFAYETTE AVENUE, BROOKLYN 17, N.Y. I wish to subscribe to Six Ideas for the Piano for __ seats at $ _____each. Location:______I enclose check/money order in full payment: $ ...... __ _ 0 I have deducted $2 per sub- scription from the total, but not more than $4, because I am enroJled as an Institute member for 1953/1954. Mr./ Mrs./Miss------·------·--···------·-·--·---·------·---· .... ------···· -----·----· Address (business/ home) ··-----·------·------·-··· ------·---·------·-----·--·--··-- Zone ______Tel ephone______SUM PAYABLE TO: BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

~------1 I FUN WITH MUSIC I I l Box OFFICE, ACADEMY OF MUSIC I I 30 LAFAYB'ITE AVENUE, BROOKLYN 17, N.Y. I wish to subscribe to Fun With Music for...... seats at $5.40 each. I enclose check/money order in full payment: S---·-·······--· 0 I have deducted $1.80 per subscription from the total, but not more than $3.60, because I am enroJled as an Institute member for 1953/1954. Mr./Mrs./Miss--····--··------··-··--····-·--·------·--··---·--·----·­ Address (business/home) ------··-··-···-----·-···---·-···-··· 23 ------··-····- ··--.....Zone ...... ---Telephone______SUM PAYABLE TO: BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES SATURDAY STAR PARADE

SEVEN EVENTS Orchestra: $15.50, $18.50 First Balcony: $12.50, $15.50, $18.50 Second Balcony: $9.50 Members enrolled for 1953/1954 may de­ duct $3.50 from the total subscription order.

THEATER FOR DANCE

SIX EVENTS Orchestra: $7.50, $10.00 Balcony: $5.00, $7.50, $10.00 Members enrolled for 1953/1954 may deduct $1.50 per seat, but not more than $3, from the total subscri1·r :r.n order.

SIX IDEAS FOR THE PIANO

SIX CONCERTS Orchestra: $9.00, $12.00 Balcony: $6.00, $9.00 Members enrolled for 1953/ 1954 may deduct $2 per seat, but noc more rhan S4, from the total subscription order.

FUN WITH MUSIC

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Five concerts by Dorothy White, pianist and singer, pre­ sented in cooperation with the Brooklyn Music Teachers Guild. The seats are not reserved. Subscription: $5.40. Members enrolled for 1953/ 1954 may deduct $1.80 per seat, but not more than $3.60, from the total subscription order. 24 ' . ....0111 ~~ l !( ,.• ,.z r ~ ... "~ I.-e i'o- ... .:""~ zc"' .o( n-