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Stevens, of Bethany Public Schools. There were special programs by Camp Fire Girls and Boy Scouts, and community singing at the theaters.
Saturday was “party day” and “sings” were generally held as a feature of the dances, suppers and all entertainments. At noon, at the Chamber of Commerce, Mrs. Raymond gave a delightful concert, joining the quartet choirs of the First Congregational, First Presbyterian and St. Paul’s M. E. churches, with Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Raymond and Howard Kirkpatrick accompanists.
The plan for all “sings” was to use certain songs which had been scheduled for the entire week, a special set of songs for each day. At the public library a large table was set aside, and on this table were placed interesting music books, magazines and music collections. The librarian, Lula Home, reported that much interest was shown. Lincoln and all suburbs had a share in the celebration throughout the week.	jr
Joseph Schwarz Captures Chicago
One of the greatest individual operatic successes of the present season has been made by Joseph Schwarz, the new Russian baritone of the Chicago Opera. Never, it is said, since the memorable ovation given to Galli-Curci at the Auditorium, six years ago, has an artist been so enthusiastically received as Schwarz was on his recent debut in “Rigo-letto” by Chicago opera patrons. At each succeeding appearance his popularity has grown. Not only is the new baritone a fine singer, but he is also an actor of rare ability, with a deep knowledge of costuming and makeup. His characterizations have all been works of art.
In addition to establishing himself a a premier operatic baritone, Schwarz has also found time to create an enviable reputation as a recitalist. His recent concert in Carnegie Hall, New York, and his appearance at the Bagby Musicale
JOSEPH SCHWARZ,
Russian baritone of the Chicago Opera.
a few weeks ago, firmly fixed Schwarz’s fame as a recitalist of the first rank. At the present moment he is said to have contracts in hand calling for important engagements in over fifty American cities during the coming spring and summer.
A few short years ago Schwarz, who lived in Riga, Russia, quarreled with his father and ran away from home rather than give up singing for the tailor’s trade. He started his musical career as a minor member of a band of traveling minstrels, touring the Baltic provinces. He quickly became the troupe’s leading artist and in a short time attracted the attention of a music loving Russian nobleman, who arranged to finance his education. After several years’ preparation, he made his debut in the opera house of Linz, where he created a real sensation. After this his advancement was rapid, and at the beginning of the world war he was regarded as one of the best artists on the European operatic stage. He was leading baritone at the Berlin Opera House when hostilities broke out, but he succeeded in making his way into Scandinavia, where he sang in the principal opera houses during the great conflict, after being exempted from military service by his own country. At the close of the war Schwarz was engaged to appear with the Chicago Opera ^Association, but, through a misunderstanding, did not arrive in this country until very near the close of last season. He sang a few highly successful performances with Mary Garden’s organization on the western tour last spring, but did not have an opportunity to sing at the Auditorium until last month.
In reviewing Schwarz’s debut in “Rigoletto,” Paul Bloom-field-Zeisler, the well known music critic of the Chicago Herald-Examiner, said: “Joseph Schwarz is gifted with a voice of great range and power, of vast warmth and resonance, of every imaginable tint and shade of color. He has an alto mezzo voce that any tenor could be proud of. He is a very great artist. He made a sensation last night, a very great sensation.”
Patterson Sings in Williamsport
Idelle Patterson, among her other recent engagements which included a New York appearance as soloist at an Evening Mail concert, sang in Williamsport, Pa., on January 25. Mme. Patterson made two appearances on that date, which is the annual meeting of the Williamsport Consistory, A. A. S. R, one in the Auditorium, the other for the Acacia Club. Besides her accompanist, the soprano had the assistance of a flutist for her coloratura arias.
MUSICAL COURIER
“BETTER MUSIC WEEK”
IN LINCOLN, NEB.
Lincoln, Neb., January 18, 1922.—Lincoln’s first “Better Music Week,” which was celebrated late in November, was a very happy undertaking. It was sponsored by Lincoln’s Musical Courier correspondent, Mrs. Edward S. Luce, and the fact that she had the co-operation of practically^ every teacher, every music firm and all organizations in and around Lincoln answers the oft asked question: “Was it worth while?” From every standpoint it was not only worth while, but also before the week was over many requests came in to the sponsor begging that it be an annual affair.
With the approval of Governor McKelvie, Mayor Ze-houng and the Chamber of Commerce, and the heartiest support of the press, the venture was pushed from the start.
The week began with Sunday, when the ministers, choir leaders, organists and choirs gave special programs, and many ministers dwelt on the numerous benefits of having the best music obtainable for all church services. Splendid programs were presented not only at the church services but also in the Bible schools, young people’s meetings and at the regular session of the many church organizations. The music teachers emphasized the week by giving programs everywhere—in the lobbies, in the schools and homes. A concert of unusual charm was presented by Lincoln’s well known singer and instructor, Walter Wheatley, who sponsored the week by giving with some of his most talented pupils an “Evening of Song,” complimentary to the city. This was keenly appreciated by an enthusiastic audience in Temple Theater.
The Chamber of Commerce of Lincoln should be cited as being the main spoke in the wheel of this successful adventure. Dr. Benjamin Bailey, Adrian Newens and Edward Walt, of the Chamber of Commerce, worked unceasingly. Through their efforts, noonday concerts lasting one hour were given every day, either at the Orpheum Theater or at the Chamber of Commerce. These were patronized not only by music enthusiasts but also by business people, many coming from stores, offices and shops and spending at least half of their hour listening to uplifting music. This feature of music week has proven particularly good, as it has been far reaching. On Monday, through the courtesy of Manager Bullings, the first noonday concert was given in the Orpheum Theater. Addresses by Governor McKelvie, Mayor Zehoung and the president of the Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Bailey, were given from the boxes and were replete with words of encouragement. The music was given by the Lincoln American Legion Band, John Paztor, director. This organization is noted in that it has just taken second place in competition with sixty other bands from all over the United States at the American Legion convention in Kansas City. Lenore Burket, of the Wheatley studios, gave a group of songs which were well received. Parvin Witte presented "Pilgrims,” by Chadwick, in the evening. At Wesleyan University, University Place, a suburb of Lincoln, Prof. August Molzer, of the violin department, lectured on “Better Music,” and Parvin Witte, of the voice department, conducted a community “sing” at the convocation hour; Supervisor Campbell held a special music meeting at Havelock. From 1 until S in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Thierlow Lieurance kept “open studio,” and this proved enjoyable and profitable. The studios in the Annex, 320 North Eleventh street, were gay with Indian souvenirs of all kinds—blankets, rugs, pictures, beaded garments and moccasins, war bonnets and musical instruments. Mr. Lieurance told many interesting facts concerning the American Indians and his experiences in getting his records. He graciously gave souvenir copies of his songs and a new piano arrangement of “By the Waters of Minnetonka.” At 3 o’clock, in Temple Theater, the Lincoln Woman’s Club sponsored music week with a fine concert furnished by the University School of Music, Adrian Newens, director. It was given by Carl Steckel-berg’s orchestra, an organization of unusual worth; Ruth Dreamer, pianist; Frances Vacik, vocalist; the Gilderoy Quartet (Allie Brown, Irene Long, Louise Stonehocker and Ethel Bass) ; Betty Luce, Jean Bechtel, Winifred Casford, Gertrude Gay, Lillian Reed, violinists; operatic quartet (Exie Burgess, Doris Thompson, Francis Diers, H. O. Ferguson), and Margaret Malowney, accompanist.
On Monday evening, Mu Phi Epsilon gave a program of Polish music with Min Alice Hassong. On Tuesday there were community “sings” at all theaters, and at the Chamber of Commerce Lieurance’s Little Symphony gave a noonday program of merit. The celebration at the State University was at the 11 o’clock convocation, under the supervision of Carrie B. Raymond. At the noonday luncheon of the Rotary Club, H. O. Ferguson told of the music life of the schools and illustrated his talk with examples from the public schools, of which he is supervisor. The music department of the Lincoln Woman’s Club had a special program and “sing” in Faculty Hall at 2 o’clock. At 4 a recital was given at Union College, College View, a suburb of Lincoln, by the students of the Conservatory, O. S. Beltz, director. At Havelock, the Woman’s Club also celebrated with a community “sing.” At 6 o’clock the girls at the Sigma Alpha Iota chapter house held a dinner “sing.” All the theaters put on extra musical programs, and additional “sings” were as follows: At the Rialto, with Archie Jones conducting; Wednesday morning, at the University Place High School, directed by Edward S. Luce, supervisor; Y. M. C. A. lobby, conducted by Fred O. Kelly. The noonday concert at the Orpheum was given by the University School of Music orchestra of sixty pieces, Carl Steckelberg, director, and other events of the day included a “sing” at Bethany by Cotner College; Walter Wheatley and pupils in recital at Temple Theater, and a University School of Music recital.
Thursday there were programs at church centers and special theater programs; Y. W. C. A. processional and “sing” at noon hour; a noon concert by the Rialto Symphony Orchestra, Jean Schaefer, director, at the Chamber of Commerce.
Friday “sings” were held in perhaps a hundred homes throughout the city and suburbs. The noonday concert at the Orpheum was given by the High School Orchestra with fifty pieces, Charles Righter, leader. University Place W. C. T. U. held a special meeting with a music talk. Singing at the Agricultural College was directed by Mrs. Altinas Fullis. A talk on “Better Music” was given by Marie
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JOHN PHIUP SOUSA, Conductor Now Booking Season 1921
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PRESENT FOR SEASON 1921-22
Ellen Beach Yaw, coloratura soprano; Hermina West, dramatic soprano; Lydia Lyndgren, dramatic soprano; Franklin Cannon, the distinguished pianist; Ann Thompson and Earl Meeker, pianist and baritone, in joint recitals; Marguerita Sylva, mezzo soprano; Antonio Rocca, dramatic tenor; Georgiella Lay, pianist, interpretative programs; André Polah, Belgian violinist; Mrs. George Lee Bready, in opera recitals; Jessie Masters^ All-American contralto; Leila Topping, pianist and Vladimir Dubinsky, cellist in joint recitals.