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was made up of the following well known musicians: William W. Carruth, William J. McCoy, Alice C. Bumbaugh and Luther Marchant.
The congregations of the Welsh churches of Oakland and San Francisco combined on May 7 for a sacred song festival, when several well known singers of the bay cities took part in the program.
“California,” the latest song hit published by Remick, was sung a short time ago from the Rockridge radio broadcasting station, by Mayme LaRue. Fraye White rendered several piano selections.	E. A. T.
Critics Predict Bright Future for Baer
Enthusiastic applause and an abundance of flowers expressed the appreciation of the large audience at Fahnestock Hall, Harrisburg, Pa., on the evening of May 9, when Louise Baer gave a song recital. On the day after the recital the critics were high in their praise of the young singer. One of the comments in the Evening News was to the effect that Miss Baer presented a difficult program in a most finished manner. The critic of that paper also stated that the singer possesses a voice of great warmth and clearness and that the many predictions made for her success were filled and her work holds great promise of a brilliant future. “Louise Baer Is Given an Ovation” was the way the headline in the Patriot read, and then the report went on to say that her voice possesses great warmth and has developed much in the skill with which she uses it. Especially rich are the tones of her middle register and her upper tones are clear and unforced. She sings also with dramatic instinct and feeling. The critic of the Telegraph devoted almost a column to his review of the recital, and predicted a bright future for Miss Baer. "She showed in her well selected short program the possession of a sympathetic voice, splendid technic, and the marks of excellent training,” was one of the remarks he made.
Cornish School Gives Radio Opera
The following is from the Seattle Post Intelligencer of Sunday, May 21:
The biggest audience that ever heard a single performance of an opera in the western United States last night listened to Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Gondoliers.” No less than 50,000 persons up and down the Pacific Coast states, it is estimated, tuned in on K. F. C., the Post-Intelligencer radiophone, when this tuneful comic opera was broadcasted by thirty-five students of the Cornish School of Music.
Reports by the score from State of Washington residents and dozens from Ofegon, Idaho, California and British Columbia poured into the offices of the Post-Intelligencer until long after midnight. The biggest success yet scored by the radiophone, was the consensus of opinion of all heard from.
The broadcast was opened with a spoken introduction by the Post-Intelligencer’s announcer, who visualized for his unseen audience the interior of a theatre, the lowering of the lights, rolling up of the first curtain and the beginning of the overture. From that point on the production was in the hands of Jacques Jou-Jerville, head of the voice department of the Cornish School.
Solos, duets, trios, quartets; the spoken parts, orchestral interludes; everything that could be desired to make of the occasion just what it should be, were executed without a falter.
There was no hesitation on the part of anyone. It would be hard to stress the excellence of performance of any particular character. This opinion seemed to be that of the scores of persons who reported afterward. All went over well, all keenly alive to the unusual occasion and particularly fit to do his or her best.
Activities of Samoiloff Student
Rose Bachow, soprano pupil of Lazar S. Samoiloff, New York vocal teacher, sang at the concert given by the American Music Optimists at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, May 24. Miss Bachow has a lovely voice which she uses intelligently, and her interpretations gave evidence of much musical taste and discrimination. She sang “Daffodils” (Mana-Zucca), “All for You” (Martin), and “Robin, Robin Sing Me a Song” (Spross). Her accompanist was Lazar S. Weiner.
June 19 Miss Bachow will appear at Aeolian Hall, where she will sing a group of songs by Lazar S. Weiner, comprising “The Star,” “The Lament” and “I Would Tell How I Love You,” accompanied by the composer.
Mario Chamlee Still Going
Mario Chamlee, tenor of the Metropolitan Opera Company, had a busy month of May aside from his work early in the month with the Metropolitan Opera Company. His itinerary covered the following cities: Schenectady, N. Y,; Troy, N. Y.; Springfield, Ohio; Greensboro, N. C. (Festival); Norfolk, Va.; New York City (twice); Brooklyn, N. Y.; Kalamazoo, Mich.; Ann Arbor, Mich.; Norwalk, Conn. During the summer he will sing at Ravinia Park, near Chicago. All of his October time is completely filled. His fall tour will open September 27.
Many Bookings for Schnabel Next Season
Artur Schnabel, the Viennese pianist, who returns to this country next January for a four months’ tour, is being rapidly booked in advance for many engagements. He will make his first appearance on*January 14, when he will be the soloist with the Society of the Friends of Music. He leaves immediately after for a tour which will take him as far as the coast. On his return trip he will appear as soloist with the Chicago, the Boston and the New York Symphony orchestras.
Claussen Scores Great Triumph in Duluth
So tremendous was the success which Julia Claussen won as soloist with the Duluth Glee Club, at Duluth (Minn.), that the club management hastened to telegraph the triumph to her managers, Haensel & Jones, as follows : “Mme. Claussen achieved a musical triumph last night that has seldom if ever been equalled in our city. The most enthusiastic audience we have ever had in twenty-eight years of concert work. Letter follows.”
Lisbet Hoffmann Pupils at Simsbury
A musical evening was presented at the Ethel Walker School, Simsbury, Conn., May 21, when Laura Woolsey, pupil of Miss Hoffmann, played the Bach prelude and fugue in C minor excellently. Other students of the school taking part in the program were voice pupils of Grace Williamson, and violin pupils of Louis Eaton. The commencement concert of May 28 was a very interesting affair.
with Lillian Glaser, prima donna; Butti Bernard¡, tenor; Rafaelo Brunetti, baritone; Ralph Fitzroy, basso comedian; Hazen Van Haltren, soubrette; Ada Campbell, contralto.
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A vesper organ recital was given on May 7, at Lisser Hall, Mills College, by the organist, William W. Carruth.
A week was set apart for the exercises incidental to the fifty-sixth annual commencement of Mills College, May 9 to 15. Of musical interest may be mentioned the following events:	Concerts and recitals by music departments; half
hour recitals; original compositions; Lockwood School Band; “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” direction of drama association, senior pageant, “The Matilija Poppy;” organ recital, Winifred Perry, A. A. C. O,
Orley See, violinist, and Mrs. See, pianist, gave a recital at Oroville on April 30.
For the benefit of the Rookridge Masonic Temple fund, the musical comedy written by Frank M. Carey, Oakland automobile supplies dealer, was produced at the New Chimes Theater, May 3 and 4. The orchestration and musical score were by Harry Hoffman.
Pupils of Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Anderson appeared in recital recently before a large company of friends and relatives. Those who participated were Olive Stout, Mrs. W. F. Edwards, Bertha Swanson, Ruth Parry, Albert Norman and Arne Arneson. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson also sang.
The piano section of the Alameda County Music Teachers’ Association met on April 30 in the garden of Mrs. Luelia Magor Caplin, Piedmont. Maybel Sherburne West led the round table discussion, selecting for the subject, “Problems and Guides in Piano Playing.” The musical numbers were contributed by Ella Rodemann Miller, contralto; Winifred Forbes, violinist; Elizabeth Simpson and Mrs. West, pianists.
Glenn Woods, director of music in the Oakland schools, who was “loaned” to the State Board of Education for a survey of the schools of the state with reference to their attention to music, is back home again. The work covered by him was strenuous and very significant, for he has amassed a great deal of interesting data.
Irene Howland Nicoll, dramatic contralto, gave a representative program at Ebell Auditorium, May 5.
Marian Nicholson, the brilliant young violinist, will go East in the fall to continue her studies.
Holy Name’s College of Music presented students in recital at the college auditorium, May 8.
Formerly soprano soloist of the First Congregational Church, Oakland, Grace Northrop, well known soprano of New York City, is in the bay district once again, where she is receiving offers of many engagements. She announces a summer session of singing for students from June 1 to September 1.
Audrey Beer, pianist, will leave soon for Europe to combine study with pleasure. About twenty of her pupils were heard in recital on April 29.
The thirteen-year-old pianist, Lloyd Kramer, was presented by Mrs. H. I. Krick, in a piano recital at the Amer-icus Talent Club, May 5.
Sherman, Clay & Co. have offered to publish once a year the best song composed by Mills College students.
Irving Krick, fifteen-year-old pianist, played for the Atlantic-Pacific Radio Company, at the Rockridge broadcasting station, May 3. This young pianist has played in recitals at the Greek Theater, Oakland Auditorium, Hotel Oakland, Americus Talent Club, the Palace Hotel, San Francisco, and other places.
Teresina Monotti, soprano of the Scotti Opera Company, gave a program recently at the Rockridge broadcasting station. This was her farewell appearance, as she is leaving for Italy to continue her vocal studies there.
The choir and soloists of the First Congregational Church were heard in concert, directed by Eugene Blanchard, at San Jose, May 11, assisted by Mrs. Eugene Blanchard, soprano; Mildred Randolph, pianist; Marian Nicholson, violinist; Miss deFremery, pianist.
Madame Vought presented in a costume recital at the Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, May 23, the Jenny Lind Trio, assisted by Carlo Cima, baritone.
Students in theory and composition of music at Mdls College offered in a concert at the Hotel Oakland, numbers which were the creative work of the students themselves. The faculty under which they had their musical training
organization, is being revived under the pilotage of a few music and art enthusiasts. The club has been incorporated, and it is hoped it will become a potent influence in the artistic life of the city. Joshua Bailey, composer, is the president.	E. B. B.
OAKLAND, GAL., ANNOUNCES BIG CONCERT SERIES FOR NEXT SEASON
San Francisco Symphony to Come for Ten Concerts—Young People’s Concerts Given in Addition—Noted Names in Artists’ Concerts Series—Comic Opera Season Started—Notes
Oakland, Cal., June 1.—Zannette W. Potter, to whom Oakland owes the best musical attractions for many years past, now plans to bring to us the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra during the season of 1922-23, in a series of ten concerts, comparable in every way to those of the San Francisco series, with Alfred Hertz directing. Beginning in October, two concerts a month will take place in the Municipal Opera House, regular symphony and “pop” programs alternating. In addition to these concerts, a series of young people’s concerts will also be given in Oakland by the Symphony Orchestra during the season 1922-23.
Artists’ Concerts Series.
An established Oakland institution, now in its eighth season, is the Artists’ Concerts Series, under the management of Miss Potter and auspices of the music section of thé Oakland Teachers’ Association. Seven concerts are announced in this series for the coming season, to take place, as formerly, in the Municipal Opera House. The array of artists follows :
Margaret d’Alvarez, contralto, October, 1922; Guy Maier and Lee Pattison, two-piano recitals, November, 1922; the Duncan Dancers, December, 1922; Mischa Elman, violinist, January, 1923; Queena Mario, soprano, of the Metropolitan Opera Company, February, 1923 ; Guiomar Novaes, Brazilian pianist, March, 1923; Edward Johnson, tenor robusto, of the Chicago Opera Association, April, 1923.
Comic Opera Season.
The Hartman-Steindorff Comic Opera Company has-been rehearsing steadily for some time preparatory to opening a comic opera season at Oakland’s Municipal Opera House. “The Idol’s Eye” was chosen for the initial performance,
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