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June 14, 1923
music at their theaters. They are educating the masses in differentiating between good jazz music and good operatic numbers.
High School Band Contest.
The convention of the Music Industries’ Chamber of Commerce, under the auspices of the Bureau for the Advancement of Music, included in its program a contest for bands of high school students, who played at _ Grant Park, opposite the Congress Hotel. Fostoria, Ohio, got on the musical map through its high school band winning the first prize of $1,000. The second prize of $500 went to the Harrison Tech of Chicago, the $300 prize to Council Bluffs, Iowa, and the Chicago Hyde Park High School Band, took the fourth award of $200, while awards of $100 each were given to the high schools of Richland Center, Wis.; Newcastle, Pa.; Paw Paw, Mich.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Gary, Ind.; Evansville, Ind.; Cedar Rapids, la.; Louisville, Ky.; Rockford, 111.; Elkhorn, Wis.; Oklahoma City, Okla.; Austin, of Chicago; Lake Geneva, Wis.; Harvey, 111.; Lane Technical High, of Chicago; Groebel Band of Gary, Ind.; Calumet, of Chicago; Bowen, of Chicago; Centerville, la.; Tilden, of Chicago; Lindblom, of Chicago, and Hannibal, Mo. (colored). In the grammar school contest Joliet High won the $1,000 prize; Harvey, 111., took $500; Gary, Ind., $300, and Glenwood, 111., $200.
Sylvia Tell at the Tivoli.
Pursuing their policy of giving the public the best available attractions, Balaban & Katz secured the services of Sylvia Tell, the danseuse, who throughout this week added materially in giving pleasure to the patrons of the Tivoli Theater. Preceding the film, The Bright Shawl, Miss Tell danced some Spanish numbers in her inimitable fashion. This young star of the terpsichorean art has made a big name for herself, and after witnessing her performance last Friday evening one can say that she is on her way to greater fame. Her conception of Spanish dances may not be traditional, but for that very reason are most effective. She was applauded to the echo and her whirlwind finale completely electrified the spectators, with whom she proved a favorite.
Frederick J. Wessels Off to Europe.
Frederick J. Wessels, business manager and treasurer of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, left Chicago, together with Mrs. Wessels, for New York, on June 8. The Wessels sail on June 12 on board the steamship Resolute for Europe, where they will spend their summer vacation. By the way, this is the Wessels’ first trip to Europe in over thirty years.
Sherwood School Recital.
A recital of original compositions by members of the class of Walter Keller was presented by the Sherwood Music School on June 4. There were sonatinas by Katherine Humphrey Townsend, Francis Keyser, Pearl Matthews, Genevieve Hodapp, Elizabeth Keller and Arthur Wildman, and miscellaneous numbers by Carrie Battelle Lincoln, Arthur Wildman, and Gwendollyn Llewellyn, rendered by the composers and other students of the school, reflecting the excellent work done in this department at this splendid school of music.
Louise St. John Westervelt Studio Notes.
Professional pupils of Louise St. John Westervelt are very busy filling engagements. Sybil Comer, soprano, has left to fill a week’s engagement through Michigan. Lola Scofield, soprano, has six important engagements in Oklahoma this week and next. Geraldine Rhoads, contralto, opened last week in Pennsylvania a tour of the East, including Pennsylvania, New York and New England States, which will keep her busy until September 1.
Theodore Thomas’ Monument.
At the present writing, across from our office¡ on Michigan avenue, they are erecting a monument, which has been puzzling not only this office force but also many musicians and others who have telephoned asking if we were able to throw light on the matter. It will be a fountain surmounted with the bust of Theodore Thomas, conductor of the orchestra which bore his name, now known as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Opera’s New Press Man.
An important adjunct to the personnel of the Chicago Opera Association is the new dispenser of publicity, who took up his duties last week. Dick Burritt, as he is known to his many friends, has been one of the leading feature writers on the staff of the Chicago Daily News for several years, and his trenchant articles on the traction situation and other public utility questions has made the officials thereof “sit up and take notice” more than once.
Floyd Jones at the Chicago.
As soloist at the noon symphony concert at the Chicago Theater, last Sunday, Floyd Jones carried off a goodly share of the honors. Through the sheer beauty of his voice and song, the young tenor won his listeners’ hearty approval in several selections and had he so desired he might have
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Hunter sang beatifully and reflected great credit on her teacher. The recitalist impressed also by her charm of manner, winsome stage presence, style and sincere artistry. According to reports, Miss Hunter has a fine future in store for her and has already been doing considerable club and church work during the past season. Her program was extensive and she rendered it in a comprehensive manner. Miss Hunter was ably seconded at the piano by Ruth Heizer.
Monica Graham Stults’ Pupils Heard.
All through the months of May and June, the Mary Wood Chase School of Musical Arts has presented in recital students of the various teachers connected with the institution. On Tuesday evening, June 5, pupils of Monica Graham Stults, head of the vocal department, were heard at the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Quite an audience for a hot night listened to a pleasing program of twelve groups rendered. All of the participants acquitted themselves with credit, displaying voices of increasing value under the tutelage of a pedagog whose personality is dominant in each and every one appearing. Those heard were Eva Honnold, Nina Rae Hicks, Genevieve E. Morgan, Adelaide Morrow, Helen Schneider, Josephine Jewell, Florence A. Crane, Mary Curtis, Virginia Davis and Miriam Williams. Clara Rundberg Wood was the accompanist.
Beulah Rosine Still Busy.
Engagements are still keeping Beulah Rosine, the young and talented cellist, busy. On June 6 she was the assisting artist at the University School for Girls on Lake Shore Drive, making her third appearance at the commencement of this noted school. On June 13, Miss Rosine will play in recital at Lyon & Healy Hall in connection with Blanche Blood. This also is a re-engagement for Miss Rosine, making her fourth appearance at these affairs.
Beduschi Pupils Heard.
In the Auditorium Recital Hall, on June 8, several pupils of Umberto Beduschi and piano pupils of Amanda Mac Donald appeared in a practice program. Mrs. John C. Cameron, Henrietta Robertson, John Campbell Cameron, Alice Fleig, Lottie Friedman, Norma Kunzelmann and Emily Rubin were the soloists. All were a credit to their teachers.
Arimondi Pupil at Woman’s Athletic Club.
Kathrine Foss, soprano, talented pupil from the class of the Arimondis, appeared recently in a song recital under the auspices of the Woman’s Athletic Club. Miss Foss, whose vocal equipment and sure musicianship have often been admired this past season at various functions given at the Arimondi Studios, sang on this occasion two groups of songs, including Debussy’s Romance, Ferrari’s Le Mirror, Rachmaninoff’s The Island and Lilacs, MacDowell’s The Sea, John Alden Carpenter’s May, the Maiden, Bainbridge Crist’s Yesteryear, and Johnston’s The Questions. From various sources it was learned that she rendered those songs in fine style and met with the complete approval of the large gathering, which showed its appreciation by applauding the young soprano vigorously.
Opera Versus Jazz.
A contest was held throughout the past week at the Chicago Theater between advocates of jazz music and those who prefer opera. The Chicago Theater Orchestra, under Nathaniel Finston, played various operatic excerpts, among which were the prelude to Azora, the Meditation from Thais, the Sextet from Lucia, and The Ride of the Valkyries—a very happy potpourri, that made a hit with the big audiences and the public’s verdict was a draw between jazz and opera. A fair umpire at least would make such a decision, though jazz admirers contended that their music was given more applause than the opera, but opera-goers refuted that statement and on the contrary insisted that the applause given the operatic excerpts was more vigorous. There you are! The Chicago Theater, Balaban & Katz and their astute management, may well be congratulated for making so much of
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Chicago, June 9.—At the Evanston Woman’s Club Auditorium, on Tuesday evening, June 5, Luella Meluis appeared in a song recital for the benefit of the building of a new home for the Sigma Alpha Iota Sorority of the Northwestern University. The soprano was assisted by Ralph Angell, pianist, and Raymond E. Williams, flutist. Mme. Meluis’ many appearances in Chicago and other musical centers have been recorded in the Musical Courier so often that another analytical report of her work would add but little to her fame. Whenever Mme. Meluis sings, she gives entire satisfaction and nothing more need be said at this time concerning her Evanston appearance, in which she scored another big success.
William H. Wylie in Chicago.
William H. Wylie, tenor and impresario of Columbus (Ohio) was among the visitors at this office this week. Mr. Wylie may in the next few weeks make his residence in Chicago without, however, relinquishing his hold on musical Columbus, where in all probability he will present several big attractions this coming season.
Grace Welsh Season Not Yet Finished.
The season has not as yet closed for Grace Welsh, the popular Chicago pianist, who appeared at the musicale given by the Inter-Musical Sorority at the Fine Arts Recital Hall on Sunday afternoon, June 3, and at the Edgewater Beach Radio station on the evening of The same day.
Hanna Butler Pupils Sing.
Ruth Heizer, a professional pupil from the class of Hanna Butler, recently was heard privately and strengthened the splendid impression she made a year ago on the same reporter, singing Spanish, Italian, French and American songs equally well. Miss Heizer, who hails from Columbus (Ohio), has made many friends here; and her services as a singer have been in demand in and around Chicago. Since last year she has improved greatly, the voice having been developed considerably without losing any of its sweetness, and she has grown considerably in her art, her interpretations of the various songs attesting rare musicianship. Miss Heizer played her own accompaniments for several songs and was accompanied by Harold Hammond in two numbers.
On Sunday afternoon, June 3, in the Hanna Butler studios a song recital was given by Frances Hunter, soprano. Miss
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