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MUSICAL COURIER
January 26, 1922
CONCERT RECORD OF SONGS BY SOME OF OUR BEST-KNOWN AMERICAN COMPOSERS
ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Florence Newell Barbour
Sudden Light......:.........Grace Adele Newell, Rochester, N. Y.
The Flower Will Bloom........Grace Adele Newell, Rochester, N. Y.
Every Wave Caught a Star...Grace Adele Newell, Rochester, N. Y.
Floy Little Bartlett
Sweet Little Woman O’ Mine........Harriet Story Macfarlane, Buffalo
Vacation.......................Harriet Story Macfarlane, Buffalo
Kittens........................Harriet Story Macfarlane, Detroit
Miss Mariar..........Harriet Story Macfarlane, East Aurora, N. Y.
A Boy’s Philosophy....................Ida Geer Weller, New York
Naughty Boy............................Ida Geer Weller, New York
At Dusk................................Ida Geer Weller, New York
Marion Bauer
Star Trysts........................Olive Nevin, Springfield, Mass.
The Driftwood Fire.....................Ida Geer Weller, New York
The Linnet Is Tuning Her Flute.........Ida Geer Weller, New York
Mrs. H. H. A. Beach
Exaltation..........................Olive Nevin, Springfield, Mass.
Far Awa’.................................Ida Geer Weller, New York
Ecstasy..............................Ida Geer Weller, Nëwark, N. J.
O Mistress Mine..............Mme. Farrington Smith, Roselle, N. J.
The Year’s at the Spring..................Parish Williams, New York
Robert Braine
..........Dorothy Whitmore, New York
Before Sunset
Gena Branscombe
I Bring You Heartsease.............Mabel Garrison, San Francisco
Three Mystic Ships................Olive Nevin, Springfield, Mass.
Just Before the Lights Are Lit. . .May Peterson, Port Edwards, Wis. Just Before the Lights Are Lit. .Rosemary Pfaff, Oyster Bay, L. I.
Just Before the Lights Are Lit........Jan Van Bommel, New York
Just Before the Lights Are Lit,
Mrs. Charles Stuart Ayres, San Jose, Cal.
The Great Adventure.....................J. Steel Jamison, Chicago
Laughter Wears A Lilied Gown (Duet),
Frances Timm and N. B. Blanchard, Beloit, Wis.
G. W. Chadwick
Allah...............................David L. Hubbs, New York
O Let Night Speak of Me..Theodore Harrison, Winona Lake, Ind. He Loves Me..................Eleanora de Cisneros, Paterson, N. J.
Leland Clarke
Into the Sunshine................Halbe de Luca, Jacksonville, Fla.
Moonlight Deep and Tender........Hallie de Luca, Jacksonville, Fla.
Ralph Cox
Where Roses Blow..................Florence Otis, Kalamazoo, Mich.
Apriltide.................Theodore Harrison, Winona Lake, Ind.
To a Hilltop...............Theodore Harrison, Winona Lake, Ind.
Aspiration..........................Virginia Richards, New York
Mabel W. Daniels
Villa of Dreams.......................William	Simmons,	New	York
The Desolate City.....................William	Simmons,	New	York
Beyond ..................'...........William Simmons, New York
Two Triolets (She Did Not Know and Solitaire),
William Simmons, New York
Daybreak .............................William	Simmons,	New	York
Glory and Endless Years...............William	Simmons,	New	York
The Lady of Dreams..................Grace Meek Banks, New York
Arthur Foote
Ships That Pass in the Night,
Anna Miller Wood Harvey, Stockton, Cal.
Ships That Pass in the Night...........Ethel Jones, Davenport, la.
I’m Wearing Awa’......................Ida Geer Weller, New York
Memnon............................Olive Nevin, Springfield, Mass.
Alma Goatley
The Wood Anemone. .Harriet Story Macfarlane, East Aurora, N. Y. Now That April’s There,
Harriet Story Macfarlane, East Aurora, N. Y. A Garden Is a Lovesome Thing,
Harriet Story Macfarlane, East Aurora, N. Y.
G. A. Grant-Schaefer
Down to the Crystal Streamlet (A la Claire Fontaine),
May Peterson, Port Edwards, Wis.
The Sea..................................Ida Geer Weller, New York
The Sea.......................................Ella Good, New York
O Azure Eve..................Dorothy C. McCarty, Evansville, Ind.
The Eagle...................Charles Marschal Dennis, San Jose, Cal.
Francis Hopkinson
From “THE FIRST AMERICAN COMPOSER,’’ edited and augmented by HAROLD VINCENT MILLIGAN.
My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free. . J. Steel Jamison, Chicago My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free,
_	Harriet Story Macfarlane, East Aurora, N. Y.
My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free,
^	.	Olive Nevin, Springfield, Mass.
O er the Hills Far Away...........Olive Nevin, Springfield, Mass.
O er the Hills Far Away................J. Steel Jamison, Chicago
New York New York New York New York New York
Louis Edgar Johns
A Lake and a Fairy Boat..................May Schiller
At Parting.. ....................James Snedden Weir,
Rough Wind That Moanest Loud. .James Snedden Weir,
From Night to Light..............James Snedden Weir,
I he Knights Return..............James Snedden Weir,
Frances McCollin
O, Robin, Little Robin.................Frieda Hempel, New York
O, Robin, Little Robin.................Ottilie Schillig, New York
Argali, Oakland, Cal. Argali, Oakland, Cal. Argali, Oakland, Cal.
J. W. Metcalf
..........Marsden
.........Marsden
..........Marsden
A Rose Petal..........
Brahma................
The Cares of Yesterday
of welcome to the new organization. Over forty of Kalamazoo’s best-known musicians comprise the personnel of the orchestra, and, judging from the character of what has been accomplished with only a few rehearsals, very worthy work may be expected from these players. Massenet’s overture from "Phedre” was the selection played by the orchestra, after which two encores were given. The Choral Union and audience then sang the “Hallelujah Chorus” from “The Messiah,” and Christmas carols.
The December meeting of the Kalamazoo Musical Society was held in the Hotel Burdick ballroom, Monday evening, December 5, with a very good attendance. The program was given by five well known local artists: Leoti Combs, soprano; Maria Lund Royce, pianist, and a trio composed of Esther Dean Rasmussen, violinist; Lloyd Loar, violist, and Mrs. C. V. Buttelman, pianist. The opening number was a trio, composed by Lloyd Loar, of particular interest to a Kalamazoo audience because of the fact that the composer is a local musician. Moreover, the composition itself is worthy of attention because of genuine artistic merit. It is in three movements—moderato con moto appassionata, andante non troppo expressive, and scherzo, allegro com-modo con spirito. The composition is modern in character, and is worked out in a highly interesting manner. Mendelssohn’s trio, op. 49, was the second number played by this group of musicians, whose work was thoroughly enjoyed. Miss Combs sang Micaela’s aria from “Carmen,” and a very-pleasing group of lyrics. Maria Lund Royce, pianist, was heard for the first time by a large Kalamazoo audience, in three Chopin numbers and two Wagner compositions arranged for piano. “Isolde’s Liebes-Tod” was particularly enj oyed.
The Kala'mazoo Symphony Orchestra opened a series of concerts Sunday afternoon, December 18, in the Masonic Temple. Excellent support has been given this organization in the sale of season tickets, and the initial concert was well attended. Schubert’s “Unfinished” symphony, Liszt’s “Erl King,” Massenet’s overture from “Phedre” and “An-gelus” were among the works presented. The program was greatly enjoyed, and future concerts are anticipated with great pleasure. C. Z. Bronson, director of the orchestra, has played for a numbers of years with the Brooks Marine Band, with Sousa’s Band, and has studied in New York with Walter Damrosch. Mr. Bronson’s experience and ability as a conductor is a very valuable asset to Kalamazoo’s musical circles, and it is expected that the new orchestra, begun under his direction, will take its rank with the foremost musical organizations of its kind in the stat .
Knoxville, Tenn., January 7, 1922. — The Tuesday Morning Musical Club gave the first evening concert of the season on November 29, assisted by Mrs. De Armond, cellist. The chorus is doing fine work under the direction of Harry R. Carr, with Frank Nelson at the piano. The program of cello and chorus numbers was most enjoyable.
On December 2 the Great Lakes String Quartet gave an interesting program in the High School auditorium, including works by Mendelssohn, Schubert, Mozart, Ravel and Grainger.
A series of noonday organ recitals is being given under the auspices of the Community Service Association and is arousing musical enthusiasm as well as developing the com-munity spirit.
On Sunday afternoon, December 18, a capacity audience attended the Empty Stocking Fund concert in the Lyric Theater, given under the auspices of the Knoxville Sentinel. The program included Christmas carols and other songs by the Community Chorus; vocal solos, vocal and string quartet selections, and numbers by Mrs. Walburn’s orchestra. The following were among those taking part: Mrs. Whaley, soprano; Mrs. Godwin, contralto; Mr. Kelley, tenor; Mr. Jenkins, bass; Mme. Brailey, soprano; Prof. Frank Nelson, organist; Mrs. Walburn, violinist; Miss Hawkins, pianist; Harold Clark, cellist; Miss Conner, Miss Camp and Miss De Armond.
Laramie, Wyo., January S, 1922.—The Woman’s Club of Laramie feels much indebted to the faculty of the School of Music of the University for the recital given under the auspices of the Club, on the evening of December 3, in St. Matthew’s Cathedral. The program included piano and organ duets by Mabel Babbington and Prof. Roger Frisbie; also solo numbers, vocal solos by Margery Mitchell and Professor Knapp, and violin solos by Daisy Wharton. The music faculty is very generous collectively and individually and Laramie profits extensively by their residence in the community. Especial credit is due Professor Knapp, who is always ready to help to promote community effort.
Mrs. Roger Frisbie has organized group classes in violin in the public schools. The fee charged is so nominal that many are availing themselves of the opportunity to study in this way. That the children appreciate the privilege is evinced by the unusual progress they are making.
Mrs. Carl Nydegger enteretined the Fortnightly Music Club on the afternoon of January 10 and also had charge of the program. The club is studying Russian music and Mrs. Nydegger's program consisted of a study of Glinka’s life and some of his compositions.
Los Angeles, Cal.—(See “Music on the Pacific Slope.”)
Harold Vincent Milligan
From “Five Lyrics by Sara Teasdale”
Less Than the Cloud...............Mrs. J. Austin Wolbert, Tacoma
Twilight. ......... .......... ...Mrs. J. Austin Wolbert, Tacoma
You Bound Strong Sandals on My Feet,
Mrs. J. Austin Wolbert, Tacoma
Francisco Di Nogero
.... Helen Stanley, San Francisco
.....Eleanor Patterson, New York
Blanche Nelson, McMinnviile, Ore.
......Louise Jansen-Wylie, Omaha
............Ella Good, New York
.........J. Steel Jamison, Chicago
The Shadowy Garden... *My Love Is a Muleteer. My Love Is a Muleteer. My Love Is a Muleteer. My Love Is a Muleteer. My Love Is a Muleteer
Claude Warford
Thy, Heart s a Rose..........Gertrude McDermitt, Paterson, N. J.
Life s Ecstasy. . . .............Marion Anderson, Suffern, N. Y.
Approach of Night......................Wm. Stevenson, New York
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Miami, Fla., January 1, 1922. — Activities in the recently opened Conservatory of Music and Arts here, of which Bertha Foster is director, are creating interest not only in the town, but also in the northern states, as tourists and visitors to the Magic City are finding it a great convenience to have a school of this kind in which to study or to have their children study while in their winter homes. Choruses formed of the children in the public schools are being trained by Miss Foster and Miss Burnside, and a “Children’s Festival of Music” is to be held in the early spring. A free scholarship in art was given by Gordon Ertz, the director of the art department, to the pupil in the public schools who drew the most original poster representing “Book Week.” It was won by Katherine Hulsen-kamp, a junior in the Miami High School. Weekly dances are being held in the unique dancing pavilion, which is situated in the cocoanut grove overlooking lovely Biscayne Bay.
Ames, Iowa, January 3, 1922.—The Iowa State Festival Choir, made up of members of the glee clubs and chapel choir of Iowa State College, gave “The Messiah” on December 18 in Agricultural Hall, Tolbert MacRae directing. While this organization is made up of young voices, they sang with a great deal of dramatic power and executed the difficult passages of the different choruses with ease and sureness. The soloists were Katherine Hesse, soprano, of Des Moines; Eathel Moore, contralto, of the college; Clifford Bloom, tenor of Des Moines, and Prof. Tolbert MacRae, head of the music department of Iowa State College.
The next number of the Artist Concert Series at Iowa State College will be given by the Iowa State Orchestra, under the direction of Oscar Hatch Hawley, with Maurice Dumesnil, French pianist, as soloist, on January 27.
The only appearance of Galli-Curci in the State of Iowa will be in May at Iowa State College. This great artist will give a recital here on May 25 at the State Gymnasium, which holds 3,500 people. It speaks much for the music lovers of this vicinity that they can finance this concert, and we are glad to say the advance sale for the course of four numbers has taken care of the expense.
Augusta, Ga., January 12, 1922.—The Daughters of America gave a beautiful musicale during the holiday season, at which some of the college boys and girls who are home for the holidays offered their talents. The affair was for the benefit of the Home for the Aged and Infirm, which is maintained by this organization.
The concert given on December 31 at the auditorium of the Tubman High School for the benefit of the community service work, was a great success. Mary Davis and Marion Moore offered several duets, and Miss Moore sang a solo. James Punaro’s violin selections were received with appreciative applause. Josephine Goetchius gave a dramatic reading, and Estelle Leaptrott, a graceful and popular dancer, offered an interpretative dance, to “A Broken Melody.”
Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Hickman entertained at a musicale on the evening of January 2, at which a trio of artists delighted the assembled guests. James Punaro offered two violin solos, Earl De Loach sang “Pale Moon,” and, with Marion Battle, offered several beautiful duets.
Wounded and disabled soldiers at Lenwood Hospital were entertained on the evening of January 3, the entertainment being under the charge of Mrs. C. D. Perkins and a committee from the Woman’s Club. A concert by Percy Danforh, Jr., Frank Blackstone, Raymond Hargrove, and Tracy Mathewson was followed by an exhibition waltz offered by Vera Baxter and Harry Fourcher. Robert Sikes added much by his accompaniments.
Belton, Texas, January 8, 1922.—The Three Arts Club of Baylor College announces a financial as well as an artistic success as the result of the Salvi concert, January 6, which was given for the benefit of the Students’ Loan Fund. He came by no means unheralded, consequently much was anticipated, and judging from the great enthusiasm which greeted his work, none were disappointed. The Three Arts Club, sponsored by Dean and Mrs. T. S. Lovette (he is at the head of the vocal department), has started this loan fund which will go toward helping talented young women to complete their education in music, art and expression.
Boise, Idaho, January 3, 1922.—The Boise Civic Festival Chorus presented two Christmas “Messiah” concerts, December 29 and 30, to crowded houses. The Festival Chorus is composed of the best musicians of the city and numbers this year some 180 voices. These well known Boise musicians contributed greatly to the success of the concerts: Eugene A. Farner, conductor; Mrs. Edward Bell, organist; Mrs. Leslie Long, pianist; Raymond F. Pit-tenger, concertmaster; Mrs. Charles Stredder, soprano; Mrs. Fred Rosene, contralto; Fowler Smith, tenor; and Clarence T. Ward, bass.
Boston, Mass.—(See letter on another page.)
Chicago, 111.—(See letter on another page.)
Cincinnati, Ohio.—(See letter on another page.)
Denver, Colo.—(See letter on another page.)
Detroit, Mich.—(See letter on another page.)
Green Bay, Wis., January 3, 1922.—The Sunday Twilight Concerts held at the Woman’s Club, under the management of Janet Morrill, have proven unusually successful. Some of the artists who have taken part are: Gladys Brain-ard, Margaret Erbe,. Marcel Anderson, pianists; W alter Nolachek, Prof. Larsen, violinists; John Sykora, Louise Smith, cellists; John Hundley, L. L. Austin, Edouard Du-fresne, baritone; Blossom Wilcox, soprano.
Kalamazoo, Mich., January 6, 1922. — The annual Christmas program of the Kalamazoo Choral Union, assisted by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, was given in the State Armory, Sunday afternoon, December 11. Despite very unpleasant weather, a large crowd gathered to hear the program, which this year featured the Saint-Saëns Christmas oratorio. This work has been tirelessly rehearsed for several months by the Choral Union, under the direction of Harper C. Maybee, assisted by H. Glenn Henderson, accompanist. The Choral Union this year numbers approximately three hundred and fifty voices, amply trained for the presentation of a work of this nature. Mr. Maybee’s reputation as a chorus conductor of unusual ability was borne out by the excellent work of his singers, who had so thoroughly mastered the essential points of preparation that they were ready to respond readily to the baton of the director. Effective climaxes, precision of attack and general beauty of tone shading made the work most enjoyable. Vocalists who assisted in solo, quartet, and other combinations were: Mrs. Harper C. Maybee, Mrs. G. B. Rogers, Stanley Wood, Max Sargent, Leoti Combs, Helen Hayes, George Jones, George Arndt, and Frances Barrett Jones. The chorus was accompanied by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, the first public appearance of which was made at this concert. After the singing of the oratorio, Mr. Maybee left the conductor’s stand, and C. Z. Bronsm, director of the newly formed orchestra, took his place, and was greeted by prolonged applause, as a spontaneous expression