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The Aeolians (/ iː ˈ oʊ l i ən z /; Greek: Αἰολεῖς, Aioleis) were one of the four major tribes into which Greeks divided themselves in the ancient period (along with the Achaeans, Dorians and Ionians). [1] [2] They originated in the eastern parts of the Greek mainland, notably in Thessaly and Boeotia.
Many members of The Aeolians also sang in other vocal groups and choirs at Oakwood University. However, because of The Aeolians' rigorous rehearsal and touring schedule, conductor Alma Blackmon had instituted a rule that no members of the ensemble could participate in extracurricular groups larger than a quartet. This was intended to limit the ...
The Aeolians, Oakwood University's premier touring ensemble, was founded in 1946 by former professor, Dr. Eva B. Dykes. [22] This choir has 45–60 members from various disciplines, and the group travels nationally and internationally as musical ambassadors for the university.
In linguistics, Aeolic Greek (/ iː ˈ ɒ l ɪ k /), also known as Aeolian (/ iː ˈ oʊ l i ə n /), Lesbian or Lesbic dialect, is the set of dialects of Ancient Greek spoken mainly in Boeotia; in Thessaly; in the Aegean island of Lesbos; and in the Greek colonies of Aeolis in Anatolia and adjoining islands.
Several notable musicians have been members of the ensemble during its history, including pianists Walter Ponce and Gilbert Kalish, flutists Erich Graf and Thomas Nyfenger, cellists Jerry Grossman and Ronald Thomas, and clarinetist Thomas Hill, among others. The ensemble held extended residencies at Sarah Lawrence College and C.W.Post College.
In Greek mythology, Aeolus or Aiolos [2] (/ ˈ iː ə l ə s /; Ancient Greek: Αἴολος [ǎi̯.o.los], Greek: ⓘ) was the son of Hellen, the ruler of Aeolia (later called Thessaly), and the eponym of the Aeolians, one of the four main tribes of the Greeks.
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Aeolian, an album by German post-metal band The Ocean Collective; Aeolian Company (1887–1985), a maker of organs, pianos, sheet music, and phonographs; Aeolian Hall (disambiguation), any one of a number of concert halls of that name