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chorus, many of Mr. Roeder’s piano pupils being in it. His second Wanamaker recital took place May 17. He issued invitations to a piano recital by Dorothy Roeder, his little daughter, May 19, at the MacDowell Gallery.
Misses Hoyt Matinee Musicale.
The Morosco Theater was filled May 4 by a throng of friends and admirers of Frances and Grace Hoyt, who gave their annual musical matinee at that time. These sisters present a refined and at the same time unique entertainment. One must attend one of these in order to understand what they give and how they do it. Songs of Sweden, France, China and period songs in the costumes of 1855, 1876, 1891 and 1922, were presented in inimical fashion. Both sisters sang with fuller and richer tone than has ever been observed, and the recitations and impersonations were “perfectly killing.” The quick changes of costume and the prompt moving of the entire program was remarkable. David Buttolph at the piano proved to be a splendid helper, for he was sympathetic and right on the job every minute.
P. S. 186 Program for Parents.
Judge Simpson presiding, with addresses by Ex-Congressman Donovan, David Goldfarb (of the Board of Education) and Judge Simpson, with musical numbers, recitations and dancing specialties, made up an interesting program at the spring meeting of the Parents’ Association of P. S. 186, May 11. Charles Banghart showed a pleasant voice in his song; Harvey Dann, Monroe Friedman, Harry Heiserman and Robert Cooper sang “Little Mother o’ Mine” in unison with a closing high G, very pleasantly; “Swing Low” was sung by the school chorus in two-part harmony, very sweetly, as was the case with “In Kalua,” with solo by Harvey Dann. Estelle Ernst is a pleasant little singer, and Monroe Friedman’s voice was singularly like that of a woman in “O Sole Mio,” with a high F of power; he had to sing an encore. All the piano accompaniments were well played by Mrs. Smith and other teachers, and the dancing was very attractive, especially that of the Babcock sisters. One wonders, however, why all the soloists, as well as chorus, do not stand near the piano and face the audience?
Interesting Edwin Grasse Items.
Following Edwin Grasse’s first performance of his violin concerto with the Johns Hopkins Orchestra in Baltimore, he was made an honorary member of the organization. A letter from him to the conductor, Charles H. Bochau, read in part as follows:
I just felt that I was a part of the orchestra and that we were one large congenial family having a musical conversation at home.
I most heartily wish that the orchestra will have greater and greater success from year to year and that you will never forget all that Mr. Bochau is doing to help you rise to constantly greater heights in your performance.
May 7 Isador Gorn gave a recital at the home of Mrs. Robeson in Crestwood, N. J., which contains a fine house organ. Mr. Grasse played the Bach toccata in F on this organ and violin pieces of his own, and Mr. Gorn, who is a pupil of Lhevinne, played works by modern and classic composers.
Mott, baritone, with the composer at the piano, interpreted- with fine voice and appreciation Miss Dyckman’s songs. At the close of the program President George E. Shea expressed, for the audience, the appreciation of all for the work of the artists, and called an executive meeting to discuss a subject of educational import.
Columbia Students’ Compositions.
The annual concert of original compositions by students in the department of music at Columbia University was held May 8, Earl Hall. The present writer has attended these affairs for two decades, and must frankly say there seems mighty little improvement in the works heard. The best music of the afternoon was by Edward Marget-son, a negro from the West Indies. He was represented by piano, vocal and violin pieces, his larghetto in D being truly beautiful music as played by Herbert Dittler A scherzo by him, played by Julia Fox, and an Invention in G, played by Lois Haupt, had in them some unusual features. A slow movement and scherzo for string quartet, by Sandor Harmati (Pulitzer Prize pupil) had some original moments, and were well played by the Leno String Quartet. “Sorrento,” by Julia Fox, had very definite Italian character and was well sung by Della Cohn. Some other works on this program were by Walter Silbert, Jean McMorran, Isobel Strang (her Russian dance was interesting), Alexander Lipsky and others. The singers deserve praise for singing everything from memory, but it was a hopeless task to make some of the very ordinary music interesting.
Becker Lecture Recital.
Gustave L. Becker, director of the American Progressive Piano School, delivered a lecture at the studios, 110-111 Carnegie Hall, on the subject “Rhythm in Musical Expression.” A highly musical' audience was present, and showed its appreciation of the points of interest in the discourse, while also enjoying the musical illustrations given by Mr. Becker at the piano and Louis Hintze on the violin.	Raymond D. Vickers, one of Mr. Becker’s ad-
vanced students, deserves particular mention for his sympathetic performance of a group of preludes by Debussy. All the music of the evening, as well as the manner of its presentation, served aptly and convincingly to demonstrate the great expressive power of rhythm. This was the last of the monthly musicales of this season. May 14, Zalic S. Jacobs, piano pupil of Mr. Becker, gave a recital, and May 28 a number of pupils will combine in a closing recital. June 1, Mr. Becker begins his summer session, with normal courses especially planned for teachers.
Roeder Pupils’ Recitals.
April 29, five artist pupils of Carl M. Roeder gave a piano recital at Wanamaker auditorium. They were Catherine Hohne, Dorothy Roeder, Harriet Merber, Evelyn H. Hunt and Ruth Nelson, these being heard in compositions by MacDowell, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, Chopin, Dett, Bach, Grieg, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff, Brahms and Liszt. The Brahms Club of New York, Leo Braun conductor, assisted, singing works by Vidal, Bizet, Strauss, Brahms and Burleigh. This club is a splendid woman’s
Miss Wycoff will spend the summer in Ashland, Wis., where she will teach.
Mabel Ritch in Opera.
Mabel Ritch, well known Brooklyn church and concert singer, appeared in “Aida” at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, May 15. The Brooklyn Times the next day said: “Musical interest centered in the first operatic appearance of Miss Ritch. The combination of skillful training and a contralto of power, wide range and remarkable evenness, paved her way to immediate success. She is a beautiful woman and made a majestic appearance as Amneris.” Catherine Snowden with Denton.
Catherine Snowden expresses herself as well pleased with her winter’s study under Oliver Denton, with whom she expects to continue this summer in Detroit. She says: “I have been studying since early in January with Mr. Denton and feel that I have made considerable progress under his tutelage.”
Organist Farnam in St. Paul.
Lynnwood Farnam, organist of the Church of the Holy Communion, has been engaged to give an organ recital June 22 in the auditorium, municipal organ, St. Paul, Minn. Grand Opera Society Endorsed.
Elizabeth A. Woodward, supervisor of classes for Immigrant Women, recently wrote Zilpha Barnes Wood anent the Grand Opera Society of New York, praising a performance of “Carmen,” which she heard at P. S. 103. With her was the visiting supervisor of Immigrant Education of California. She said: “We were both delighted with the excellent singing and acting.” Miss Woodward was much impressed with the large crowd, both inside the hall and outside, showing the interest of the foreign born people in opera.
Fraternal Association of Musicians Meet.
At the seventh monthly meeting of the Fraternal Association of Musicians, held in the Ethical Culture Building, April 25, an interesting and successful program was given by some of the artist members. Lillian Croxton, coloratura soprano, brought as guest accompanist, Maurice Lafarge, whose assistance lent additional charm to . Mme. Croxton’s rendition of songs, including the “Caro Nome” from “Rigoletto.”
Martha A. M. Mahlenbrock, a youthful and sincere pianist, exhibited unusual talent in the difficult Bach toccata and fugue in D minor, the Strauss-Schulz-Evler “Blue Danube” waltz, and Chopin and a Sinding number.
Agnes D. Melvin, soprano, with the skillful assistance of Irma Horst Correll at the piano, was heard in an aria from “Madame Butterfly,” and songs by American composers. During her rendition of the “Two Lovers” (Bartlett), “The Swan Bent Low” and a “Maid Sings Light” (MacDowell), heads were ■bowed in homage to these dead composers, whose music is a heritage. “The Wind’s in the South,” with its lilting joy, by John Prindle Scott, made a most fitting finishing number.
The composers in the association were represented by Helen W. Dyckman, who presented songs: “The Vesper Thrush,” “Love’s on the Highroad,” “Ben Napoli.” Luther
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