Music DEVOTIONAL FORMS THE BASIC ELEMENT in Weber's life. It may make for good or ill according as it inspires students with a love for the high- est in art and character, or deadens their finer instincts by giving them the mediocre in art and thought. Which of these forces our assemblies are to become depends largely on the type of music there rendered. President Tracy often remarks that he is glad Weber students are at a point where they can fully appreciate good music. This appreciation is due to the splendid work done by that department under the supervision of Miss Fisher and Professors Manning, Oborn and Nichols. During 1922-23, the musical groups which have participated in devotional have been: Violin Ensemble, High School Orchestra, High School Band, Boys' Glee Club and Girls' Glee Club. Not only in Devotional is music necessary. "Founders' Day Parade" needed the High School Band to help it keep time. Weber's sports, too, this year have had an indispensable accompaniment in our band. The Glee Clubs, as the Choir, helped prove Weber's love for Mrs. Hamer by singing two beautiful songs at her funeral. The musical teachers of Weber have said that this is the best year for music. Weber is improving with age. She is gradually leading Ogden to the goal that city hopes to gain, beauty in all things. The concerts and recitals that the music department has fostered have stirred up greater enthusiasm for Weber. Ogden's music appreciation has grown considerably through the splendid opera, "The Bohemian Girl," given at the beginning of this school year. The department intends to give "Il Trovatore" next year. Love for those songs and "pieces" which our grand parents liked has awakened interest in the "Old-fashioned Garden," given very successfully by the Glee Clubs. In the years to come, when Weber students thank that school for what it has given them, we hope they will remember those who made Weber a singing school and Ogden a city of music-lovers.