University Orchestra
Active Years: 1893-
Members pose with their instruments in 1893.
Left to right are Damaris Schofield (later Mrs. Lester Hulin), David Linn, Len Stevens with violin, Charlie Chambers with cello, Emma Dorris, Fletcher Linn, Frederick Dunn with stringed bass, Jesse G. Miller and Mamie Linn.
1910 – 1911
1912 – 1913
1913 – 1914
First Violins – George O’Donnell, Nina Nicklin Sweet, Mionna Schwarzchild, Melba Williams, Irma Vance, Irene Sullivan
Second Violins – Meta Goldsmith, Helen Kust, Leta Mast, Ralph Ash, Bertram Thompson, Charles Runyon
Cello – Harry Devereaux, Double Bass – Leonard Gross, Flute – French Moore, French Horn – Mr Marsters, Clarinet – Mr Livingstone, Trombone – Bert Jerard, First Cornet – Mr Cochran, Second Cornet – Lloyd Bellman, Timpani – Bertie Ruth, Piano – Ruth Davis
1914 – 1915
1915 – 1916
Standing: Walter Grebe (trombone), French Moore (flute), Leo Brown (tympani), Loren Butler (clarinet), Winifred Forbes (director), Bruce Yergin (french horn), Morris Morgan (cornet), Harold Simpson (cornet). Seated: Viola Crawford (1st violin), Ursala Pim (1st violin), Robert Scearce (viola), Alice Vander Sluis (1st violin), Genevieve Rowley (1st violin), Glenn Macy (cello), Burton Thompson (2nd violin), Lillian Boylen (2nd violin), Ada McMurphey (2nd violin), Martha Tinkerm (piano), Byron Garrett (2nd violin), Lucy Powers (2nd violin). Not in photo was Maurico Hyde (drums)
1916 – 1917
1919 – 1920
The catalog description of the University of Oregon states “An unusual opportunity is offered to members of the University Orchestra in the acquiring of technical and interpretive knowledge and experience through the rendition of high grade orchestral compositions of both classical and modern schools.”
The war years decimated the ranks of the newly-formed concert band whose catalog description no longer mentions concert works, but now reads “Athletic contests, rallies and other student affairs.” – Source: UO School of Music & Dance Timeline
1923 – 1924
1925 – 1926
1944-45
“The University symphony orchestra, under the direction of its conductor, Mr. Rex Underwood, is composed of students who through tryout or interview with the conductor have established their eligibility for membership and are still intent on giving the New York Philharmonic
a run for it. Academic credit is given for participation. A large assortment of instruments, including drums, are owned by the organization which is supported by the Associated Students thru the educational activities board.” -Source: The Ore-nter, 1944-1945