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Musical Courier 1907-06-12: Vol 54 Iss 24, 1907
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1Violins—Joseph Davis, Ignac Filip, Arthur Heffron, Carleton Hess, Earl Huenkemeier, George Kuester, Kenneth Layman, George Doedding, Arthur May, Alice Miller, Herbert Moulton, George W. Muench, Robert Nickelson, Frank Novak, Percival Robertson; viola—J. Hofrichter; cello—Joseph Brosseau; double bass—John Kenney; flutes—Arthur Kaindl, Mark Tull; clarinets—Paul Davis, Martin Fehlman; cornets—Roy Barker, Albert Ford, Edward Stoddard—trombone—Fred Runner. The official accompanist was Katherine Howard. The dances were coached by Madeline Burtner.
3The American Conservatory will hold its twenty-first commencement exercises, preceded by the usual concert, at Orchestra Hall, Friday evening, June 14, at eight o'clock. An orchestra of fifty members of the Thomas Orchestra will assist under the direction of Adolf Weidig. A number of especial interest will be the playing of the Liszt concerto by John Lindsey, of Woodstock, N. B., a blind pianist. The graduating class this year is the largest in the Conservatory's history. The program will be as follows: Overture "Der Freischütz," by Von Weber, by orchestra; concerto in B minor, op. 32, by Scharwenka, first movement, Victoria Pownall; aria, "O Love, Thy Aid" ("Samson and Delilah"), Saint-Saëns, Frederick Gerhardt; concerto for violin, G minor, by Bruch, Ramon Girwin; polacca brillante by Weber-Liszt, Kurt Wanieck; "Pace, pace, mio dio" ("Forza del Destino"), by Verdi, Helen Axe Brown; fantaisie appassionata, by Vieuxtemps, Ray Finkelestein; gavotte from "Mignon" by A. Thomas, Margaret Shirley; concerto in E flat by Liszt, John Lindsey; address by the Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Vance and the awarding of diplomas, certificates, gold and silver medals by the president, John J. Hattstaedt.
5Three amateur operatic performances were heard this week, and very creditable affairs they proved to be. In these operatic performances it is not so much the musical side that is a target for criticism; frequently, in tonal quality and interpretations, the affair for the occasion will bear favorable comparison with the "regular" performance. It is in the stage "business," with all its little tricks and graces, that the vulnerable spot is found. The transitional step from studio to stage is much more than a step. It is more like the "rocky road to Dublin," with its jolts and jars which soon displace rigidity, bringing poise and balance whereby the aplomb of the experienced is recognized and an esprit de corps established which permeates the aeriform molecules, and like a soothing aroma creeps out over the footlights with its comforting, assuaging qualities.
7Barring the absence of this subtle essence, however, the wonder is that so much is accomplished with so raw material.
9The Indiana Society of Chicago will celebrate its annual Rose Fête on June 22, at the home of John Farson, at Oak Park, with an operetta written especially for the occasion by Wallace Moody and Wilbur D. Nesbit. Those selected for the cast are: Elaine de Sellem, contralto; Ethel Fair, Bessie French, Wallace Elliott and Johann Berthelsen. An artistic booklet, giving details, was issued this week to the members. This booklet was designed by John T. McCutcheon. An immense pavilion is being built on the John Farson estate for the occasion.
11The Columbia School of Music announces the commencement exercises for Friday afternoon, June 14, at the Studebaker Theater. In the fall the Columbia School will be located in the Fine Arts Building, and additions to the faculty will be Alexander von Fielitz for theory, harmony and composition, George Nelson Holt and Louise St. John Westervelt for voice, and in the piano department, Gertrude Murdough, Helen Jordan Graham, Clara Cermak, Lena Brautingham, Max Oberndorfer. Clarence Dickinson will direct an orchestra composed of members of the Thomas Orchestra at the commencement in the Von Weber overture, "Der Freischütz," and "Rakoczy March," Berlioz. The following named pupils will give the program: Florence A. Woodbury, who will play the MacDowell concerto, op. 15; Lulu Leoni Runkel, aria, "Der Freischütz," Weber; Oscar Kaufmann, Vieuxtemps' concerto, op. 31; Mabel P. Seward, Grieg concerto, op. 16; Hilda M. Matthey, aria, "Kienzi," Wagner; Edith Kellogg, Tschaikowsky fantaisie de concert, op. 56.
13The pupils of the elementary grade of the Regina Watson School gave a concert at Cable Hall on June 7. Mrs. Watson is one of the best and most favorably known teachers of piano in Chicago.
15A piano recital by the pupils of Rachel Busey Kinsolving, given at Auditorium Hall on June 7, was a very interesting program in elementary work.
17EVELYN KAESMANN.
19Nellie McCoy Wins Vocal Scholarship.
21The free scholarship in vocal culture generously provided for by a patron of the Goodrich Private Music School, and advertised in THE MUSICAL COURIER, has been awarded by A. J. Goodrich to Nellie McCoy, of New York. Miss McCoy is gifted with a rich dramatic soprano voice, a quick ear and natural musical intelligence, and strong hopes are entertained for her future success.
23Bauer's Popularity.
25Of the famous pianists to visit America next season, none will be more welcome than Harold Bauer, who is to tour again under Loudon Charlton's management. Bauer has already made five tours in this country, and each year his hold on public favor has shown a substantial augmentation. His New York debut will be in the early fall.
27The Hague had its first performance of Puccini's "Manon Lescaut" some weeks ago, and liked it, to judge by the reports in the papers of that city.
29"ELIJAH" SUNG IN A CIRCUS TENT.
31John Young, the concert and oratorio tenor, recently participated in what was doubtless the first performance of an oratorio under a circus tent. The demand for admission to the performance of "Elijah" given at the semi-centennial celebration of the Michigan Agricultural College, Lansing, Mich., having been so great, it became necessary to impress an immense circus tent, accommodating 2,500 people. It was completely filled, there being many standees. This novelty served its purpose in every respect, exceeding the expectations of the managers, and at the conclusion the performance was pronounced eminently successful. It was an innovation in the musical work of Mr. Young to sing in what was practically the open air; notwithstanding, his singing met with most cordial commendation. One critic wrote as follows in the Detroit News:
33The oratorio was pronounced one of the finest musical events ever given in Michigan.
35Greco Pupil Secures Choir Position.
37Mrs. R. G. Strange, who has been engaged as contralto soloist by the Westminster Presbyterian Church, of Bloomfield, N. J., is a pupil of the widely known singing master, Filoteo Greco, of New York. For years Mr. Greco has devoted his spare hours to experiments in chemistry. During the summer he will complete his plans for giving the world some remarkable tonics, which are the result of long and careful research.
39The May Festival in Wiesbaden will offer productions of "Armide," "Oberon" and "Samson and Delilah."
41JOHN B. MILLER
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53The first true analysis of the human voice. A revelation in the tone world. This Course, treating tone form, which is the first true analysis of registers. It is being recognized by the professional musician everywhere, and is receiving favorable comment from many of the leading magazines of the world. Book—"Voice Placing"—sent upon receipt of $1.00. Do not fail to send sc. stamp for FREE souvenir booklet. Address: one of two readings
54CARL YOUNG, VOICE SPECIALIST, 622 Auditorium Bldg., Chicago, Ill.
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79Among the seventy eminent instructors the following might be mentioned:
80Piano—John J. Hattstaedt, Victor Garwood, Allen Spencer, Gertrude Murdough, Hemiot Levy, W. J. Schott.
81Singing—Karleen Hackett, Edward C. Towne, Ragna Linne, Grace Dudley, John T. Read.
82Organ—Wilhelm Middelbusch.
83Violin—Herbert Butler, Charles Morrenmout.
84Theory, Composition—Adolf Weidig, Hubbard W. Hahn.
85Violoncello—Horace Britt.
86John J. Hattstaedt, President.
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91The Cosmopolitan School of Music and Dramatic Art
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94PROMINENT MEMBERS OF OUR FACULTY ARE:
95PIANO DEPARTMENT
96VICTOR HEINZE
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102VIOLIN DEPARTMENT
103LEOPOLD KRAMER
104FRANZ EISER
105FRITZ ITTE
106VIOLONCELLO
107BRUNO STEINDEL
108VOCAL DEPARTMENT
109MINNIE FISH GRIFFIN
110L. A. TORRENS
111MRS. WILLIAM S. BRACKEN
112MRS. CHARLES SINDLINGER
113MRS. L. A. TORRENS
114MRS. WILLIAM BEARD
115HANNA BUTLER
116MRS. CHARLES J. O'CONNOR
117MRS. JENNIE GREEN
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