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Almost without question, the most popularperson in the Lamont School of Music thisyear was affiliate artist, Francisco Aybar. Apianist of some reputation, his youth,easy manner, stylish "mod" dress, and generalcharm converted almost everyone who methim into an Aybar fan. He performed at varioustimes with groups from the music school,and conducted the master piano classes, but healso gave several informal concerts atthe dorms, much to the delight of the residents.His inclusion on a musical program wouldvirtually guarantee a full house, a feteequalled only by the Jazz Band.The Affiliate Artist Program, under which hewas brought to the University, is oneof the better offerings of the Music Department.Hampered by a lack of funds,innovations and phsical improvements arehard to come by. Dr. Roger Fee, who has beenchairman of the department for the pasttwenty years, says he would like to install moreelectronic musical equipment to bringthe school up-to-date and lighten the teachingload. He also feels it is necessary to repairor replace many of the instruments inthe school, some of which have been in servicefor close to forty years. Outside of a paintjob throughout the building, new furniture inthe lounge, and a few more students, thedepartment has remained largely the same.231