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Willeta Mae Clarke and a male quartet—George Woertge, Hans Steger, Walter Jahnkuhn and Theo Stolzenburg. The accompanists were Mrs. Hoit and Mr. Steger.
T. Williams Street was soloist at the final organ recital in the series given during Lent, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. All of the recitals have been greatly enjoyed by a large number of people.
MacFarlane’s Message from the Cross was given at St. Mark’s Church, March 30, where Oscar J. Fox is organist and choir director. The soloists were Lester Brenizer, baritone; Margaret McCabe, soprano; Mrs. Roy Lowe, contralto, and Eric Harker, tenor. The work of both soloists and choir was excellent.
Ethel Crider presented a program March 31, in the auditorium of the Los Angeles Heights High School. She gave piano solos, songs and musical readings.
Maunder’s Olivet to Calvary was given at First Evangelical Church, April 1, with David L. Ormesher, director.
The soloists were Mrs. V. D. Adameck and Betty Fisher, sopranos; David L. Ormesher, Harold Arnold and A. D. Methven, tenors, and Harry Warnke and H. King, basses. The cantata was given a splendid rendition by the choir and soloists.
Mrs. J. W. Hoit, chairman of the San Antonio Musical Club Prize Competition for the season 1922 and 1923, has announced that a large number of compositions have been sent in. The competition is open only to composers whose residence is Texas or who have resided here six months and intend to make it their home. A musician born in Fredericksburg, Frank von der Stucken, has accepted the invitation to be chairman of judges. Prizes are as follows: first prize—one hundred dollars, for both a piano and voice composition; second prize—fifty dollars and third prize— ten dollars.
San Antonio’s two leading motion picture theaters, the Empire and the Palace, are giving excellent orchestral programs on Sunday afternoons. Julien Paul Blitz is conductor at the Empire, and Don Felice at the Palace. The concerts are attracting large crowds. Joseph Sheehan, tenor; Martha Richardson, contralto; Louise Calvert, soprano, and Arthur Dean, baritone, are presenting operas in condensed form for a period of four weeks at the Palace.
Mrs. George Gwinn, soprano; Mrs. Dorothy Claassen, contralto; William Turner, tenor; Fred Daggett, bass; Walter Dunham, pianist; the Kelly Field Orchestra, Louis Witt, director, and Sergeant Bird, baritone, have recently broadcasted numbers from WOAI, the Southern Equipment-Evening News-Express broadcasting station. S. W.
San Francisco, Cal.—(See Music on the Pacific Slope).
Springfield, Ohio, March 26.—Marcel Dupre gave an organ recital in Christ Episcopal Church, March 3. The concert was given under the auspices of the Springfield Federation of Women’s Clubs. Dupre’s program was composed of the finest examples of organ literature. His improvisation of a symphony on themes submitted by local musicians called forth the admiration and respect of the (Continued on page 66)
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Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Krams-Beck entertained with an afternoon program, March 18. Those appearing were Mrs. Paul Roche, soprano; Mrs. E. P. Arneson, reader; Fritzi Weimar, soprano, and Fred Capizza, baritone.
Mary James, pupil of Walter Dunham, was presented in piano recital, March 18, in the auditorium of Bonn-Avon School. She played compositions by Schumann, Rachmaninoff, Leschetizky, Iljinsky, Chopin and Cyril Scott.
The San Antonio Pan-American Round Table entertained members of the Toledo Pan-American Round Fable, March 19, at which time an interesting program was given by Otelia Garcia A. Surrir, soprano; Edith Clark Lowry, danseuse, and Jesus M. Aguilar, baritone. The accompanist was Antonio Rosado. The numbers were given in costume.
Alice Mayfield had charge of the interesting and instructive program on American Women Composers which was given at the regular meeting of the Tuesday Musical Club, March 20. Mrs. J. W. Hoit read a comprehensive paper on the subject and musical numbers were given by Mrs. J. K. Burr and Jo Fuller, pianists; S. McCreless and J. M. Aguilar, baritones; Martin Petersen, violinist, and Otis McCreless, cellist. The accompanists were Alice Mayfield and Norma Owen Griffen. The student who played was Alice Combs, pianist, ten years old, pupil of Miss Mayfield.
Walter Dunham and Bertram Simon presented their pupils, Amanda Haak, pianist, and Willeta Mae Clarke, violinist, in recital, March 20, in the home of Mrs. Henry Drought. The program of compositions by Dvorak, Grieg, Mana Zucca, Gardner, Cyril Scott and Bruch was greatly enjoyed.
A musical treat was enjoyed when the Zoellner Quartet appeared in concert, March 23, at Our Lady of the Lake College. Chamber music, as played by this quartet, is always a joy. The ensemble work is excellent. Added interest was had from the solo by Antoinette •Zoeller, accompanied by Joseph Zoeller, Jr. Numbers given were by A. Heed Hill, Frances Ralston, Joseph Jongen and Glazounoff.
Lucille Johnson, violinist, assisted by Hazel Johnson, soprano, with Walter Dunham at the piano, gave a program March 25, at Bonn Avon School.
The San Antonio Musical Club, Mrs. Lewis Krams-Beck, president, entertained with the regular monthly program and reception, March 26. Mrs. Nat Goldsmith was in charge of the program, which was called Operatic Episodes. The numbers were given in costume, with appropriate stage settings. The artists and their numbers were as follows: Fred Capizza—Prologue from Pagliacci; Mrs. Fred Jones and Mrs. Guy Simpson—The Flower Duet from Butterfly; Mat-tie Herff Rees—Vissi d’Arte from Tosca; Willeta Mae Clarke—Meditation from Thais (with Eugenia Taylor posing as Thais), and Mrs. Roy Lowe—My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice, from Samson and Delilah. The accompanist for the evening was Roy R. Repass.
Frances Nash is spending a few months in San Antonio. She is the wife of Major E. M. Watson with the Fifteenth Field Artillery, stationed at Fort Sam Houston.
M. Augusta Rowley presented Schumann Heink in twilight recital, April 3, assisted by Florence Hardeman, violinist, with Katherine Hoffman at the piano. This gretit woman’s art needs no comment. She was most enthusiastically received and recalls and encores were necessary after each group. Miss Hardeman played two groups, displaying splendid technic and intonation. She also responded with encores.
The last meeting of the season of the music department of the Woman’s Club was held March 28, with Mrs. J. W. Hoit, chairman, in charge of the program. She read an interesting paper on the subject Music in Art. Copies of the pictures discussed were shown to the members. Musical numbers were given by Alice Simpson, Theo Stolzenburg,
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Marked dramatic talent was shown by the cast, which was made up of local singers. Maria Romagny was enthusiastically received by the large audience in her role of Nedda. Leo Hiseler sang the part of Canio with understanding. Joe Geiger sang Tonio, with Lucy Esquivel as Peppa. Homer Frankenberger took the part of Silvio. The chorus was well trained and sang effectively.	T. E. S.
Knoxville, Tenn., April 9.—Geraldine Farrar made her first appearance in Knoxville March 22, assisted by Henry Weldon and Joseph Malkin. The artists were well received and responded generously with encores. The accompanist, Claude Gotthelf, deserves special mention for his splendid support throughout the evening. The concert was under the auspices of the Tuesday Morning Musicale Club.
The Dawning, a pageant of the resurrection, was given effectively on the afternoon of Palm Sunday, under auspices ׳of the Community Service Council, in the Bijou Theater. To U. G. Smythe, general director, much credit is due as well as to the musical director, C. A. Garrett. Solo parts were sung by Mrs. Malcom Miller, soprano; Mrs. W. E. Evans and Miss Schubing, contraltos.
During the month of March the study work of the Musical Club has been on Music Attractive to Childhood. Interesting talks were given by Miss Stensland, supervisor of music in the schools, followed by brief programs by groups from the Moses, Oakwood and high schools wh.ch attested the splendid work now in progress in the city.
On April 3, a children’s program was׳ given at the Club, made up of violin ensemble numbers directed by Bertha Wal-burn Clark and chorus and solo numbers under supervision and direction of Miss Stensland.	.
It was a real pleasure to renew acquaintanceship with Robin Hood, which was presented April 4, in the Lyric Theater, by May Valentine. The music is always refreshing and good work was done by both chorus and soloist.
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Lewiston, Me., April 13.—The last Chapman concert presented Lottice Howell, soprano, and Kola Levienne, cellist. Miss Howell sang English songs and Depuis le Jour (from Louise) by Charpentier, and La Partida, in French. This was Mr. Levienne’s third appearance and his choice of numbers, while very familiar, was no less appealing. W. R. Chapman was at the piano. This was the sixth in the spring series of twenty-eight concerts and matinees.
At the Chamber of Commerce rooms, April 12, a large gathering of representative citizens both of Lewiston and Auburn met Professor Chapman to discuss having the music festival at the new armory in October. The date was fixed for October 11, with special artists’ matinee in the afternoon with operatic artists and Faust in the evening, with an all-star cast. Musicians from the New York Philharmonic Orchestra are to give a special concert on the Sunday evening preceding, which will be between the two usual Maine festivals. Mayors and councils of both cities, presidents and secretaries of all organizations were made a general committee of arrangements.	L. N. F.
Los Angeles, Cal.—(See Music on the Pacific Slope).
New Haven, Conn.—(See letter on another page).
Philadelphia, Pa.—(See letter on another page).
Pine Bluff, Ark., April 12.—The Pine Bluff Musical Coterie will dose its season early in May with an organ recital at First Methodist Church South. D. Stanley Dreyfus (tenor) entertained the seventy members of the Coterie and a number of his friends at an elaborate luncheon at Hotel Pines, April 11. A music box, an heirloom in the Dreyfus family, played the old music popular a half century ago. The story of grandmother’s life was depicted in song and dance. The whole affair could have well been termed an old-fashioned party.
The Coterie’s concert course, which consisted of recitals by Frieda Hempel, the Denishawn Dancers, Norfleet Trio, Hinshaw’s Cosi Fan Tutti and Hinshaw’s Cox and Box, besides being enjoyable closed with a large financial profit.
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San Antonio, Tex., April 7.—Frida Stjerna and Mrs. Richard Vander Straten were in charge of the program given at the Musical Round Table of the ׳Woman’s Club, March 13. Roy R. Repass played Grieg’s To Spring and sonata in D minor and Mme. Stjerna sang, accompanied by Mr. Repass. Musical topics and current events were discussed.
The Vienna Operetta Company presented another operetta, The Vagabond Baron, which was "greatly enjoyed by a large audience. The orchestra was under the direction of Hans Steger.
An excellent program was given at the Tourist’s Club, March 16. Those participating were Elsa Harms, contralto; Ruth Herbst, cornetist; Mildred Johnson, Ida Webner, Dorothy Doss, Marjorie M. Smith, Ralph Bingham, readers, and Claudia Dell Smith, violinist. A pianologue was given by Jessie Lee Wall.
Frederick King presented his piano pupil, Dorothy Norton Smith, in recital on March 17, in the home of Mrs. Henry Drought, assisted by Mrs. Roy Lowe, contralto, who gave numbers by Russell and Branscombe. Miss Smith played selections by Bach, Mozart, Moszkowski, Mac-Dowell, Chopin, Paderewski, Nevin and Chaminade.
The choir of St. Mark’s Church presented Maunder’s Penitence, Pardon and Peace, under the direction of Oscar J. Fox, organist and choir master. The soloists were Margaret McCabe, soprano; Eric Harker, tenor, and David
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