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Musical Courier 1909-05-05: Vol 58 Iss 18, 1909
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1CORNELL SUMMER SCHOOL OF VOCAL INSTRUCTION AT GUILFORD, CONN.
3In announcing the fourth season of the A. Y. Cornell Summer School of Vocal Instruction, it seems appropriate to call attention to the pre-eminent capacity of Mr. Cornell as a teacher of the voice. Mr. Cornell has devoted years of serious thought to the study of tone production under the most eminent teachers in this country and Europe, and has deduced therefrom a system of teaching which has been productive of unusually successful results. Mr. Cornell is a thoroughly trained musician, a pianist, and organist of no mean repute, and fully acquainted with the theory of music, musical history, composition, etc. This equipment renders him particularly desirable as a teacher of singing, and his ability as a coach is regarded as second to none in the City of New York. Mr. Cornell as a singer has achieved a very enviable success, and at his recital in Carnegie Hall he clearly evidenced his ability to control and manipulate his vocal resources to the fullest artistic capabilities. Mr. Cornell's experience as first assistant to Edmund J. Myer at the National Summer School of Music at Chautauqua and Round Lake, N. Y., for six years, his large class of private pupils and the desire of many out of town pupils to continue their study during the summer season, warrant the assumption that the A. Y. Cornell Summer School of Vocal Instruction will repeat the great successes of its former seasons. The season begins July 5 and ends August 14, making six full weeks. The system of study is logically systematized, and, as taught at the Summer School, is divided into six divisions, as follows:
51. The removal of all muscular interference.
62. Breathing and breath control.
73. Tone reinforcement.
84. Tone color and tone character.
95. Diction.
106. Interpretation.
12Mr. Cornell is a great believer in the efficacy of class lessons. In addition to the pupil's private lessons, the entire class is assembled four days each week for the class lessons. The importance of class lessons cannot be overestimated, for in the class lessons the principles of the system are thoroughly discussed and the devices used for the application of the principles comprehensively investigated. This cannot be done thoroughly in the private lesson, as only the needs of the individual pupil occupy the attention, while at the class lessons all possible viewpoints are provided and all possible conditions explained through comparing the voices of different pupils, and illustrating the discussed point with the voice of a pupil adept in this particular condition. For teachers, it is a great opportunity to study all varieties of voices, and more knowledge of the vocal difficulties met with in various kinds of voices may be obtained than is possible, except through years of experience. For singers it is invaluable, as some point which is confusing and difficult of understanding in one's self is frequently cleared up by observing the treatment of this same difficulty in the voice of another.
14The students of the A. Y. Cornell Summer School live daily and hourly for six weeks in a delightful musical atmosphere, socially and professionally. They come in contact with live, wide awake singers and teachers from all parts of the United States, and cannot fail to acquire new and advanced ideas and renewed energy and enthusiasm. The school offers to singers and teachers a special and unique course of study, a definite, practical and logically formulated system; a study of the singing voice from the objective as well as the subjective side of the question, where teachers and singers can study practically not only their own voices, but all other voices as well. Classes in French, German and Italian are formed under experienced teachers. Private or class lessons in sight singing and ear training are also provided for.
16Guilford is a charming old colonial town on the Shore Line division of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, situated about 17 miles east of New Haven, only about three hours' ride from New York. It is splendidly adapted to the needs of a summer school. Persons desiring to combine recreation and study will find the quiet of the old town, with its natural scenic beauties and historic associations, most attractive. Long Island Sound is only half a mile away, and the country round is famous for its beautiful drives.
18A large descriptive circular, giving further details, may be had on request of Mr. Cornell, at his studios, 607-608 Carnegie Hall.
20A number of the Cornell pupils occupy prominent positions as teachers and singers throughout the country. Among those singing in New York may be mentioned: Reed Miller, tenor, Brick Presbyterian Church, New York; Mildred Graham-Reardon, soprano, Calvary M. E. Church, New York; Samuel P. Brown, basso, Embury M. E. Church, Jersey City, N. J.; William St. John, tenor, Memorial Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Hazel Hatfield, contralto, St. John's P. E. Church, Jersey City, N. J.; Forrest Lamont, tenor, Clinton Avenue Congregational Church, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Richard Campbell, basso, Calvary M. E. Church, New York; Oscar Braun, tenor, Alexander Avenue Baptist Church, New York; Edith C. Frantz, contralto, St. Andrew's P. E. Church, East Orange, N. J.; George W. Reardon, baritone, First Congregational Church, Bound Brook, N. J.; Marion Vernilye, soprano, West Farms Presbyterian Church; Lois Ewell, soprano, Aborn Opera Company (Brooklyn engagement).
22MUSICAL EDUCATION IN KIRKSVILLE.
24KIRKSVILLE NORMAL SCHOOL.
25APRIL 27, 1909.
27There will be rehearsals for the chorus, orchestra and soloists Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights of this week. The stage for chorus and orchestra has been completed, and all rehearsals will be held in the auditorium. The final rehearsal will be held Friday afternoon, when Esther May Plumb will be here to sing the contralto solos in "Olaf Trygvason." The following program will be given Friday night: Von Weber's "Hymn" by the chorus and orchestra and the following soloists: Mrs. Russ Coplantz, soprano; Roberta Minter, mezzo soprano; A. Z. Prescott, tenor; "Olaf Trygvason," Normal School Chorus, orchestra and the soloists: soprano, Mrs. Russ Coplantz; contralto, Miss Plum; bass, Russ Coplantz; tenor, A. Z. Prescott. Besides these, Miss Plumb will sing four solos and Carlo Fischer will play three cello solos. The program for Saturday afternoon for the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, with Emil Oberhoffer, conductor, appeared in last week's paper. Saturday night "The Creation" will be sung by the chorus and the following soloists: Louise Ormsby, soprano; Garnett Hedge, tenor, and Arthur Middleton, bass. These will be accompanied by the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, with Capt. D. R. Gebhart, conductor.
29CLARA SANFORD.
31The Bonn Male Chorus will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of its existence in June. A three days' music festival is to honor the occasion.
33After Seven Years' Residence In America
34HERMANN KLEIN Will Return To LONDON THIS SUMMER and resume his career as a VOCAL TEACHER in that city in SEPTEMBER NEXT.
36Pupils desiring to study with MR. KLEIN in Europe should make early application to his present studio-residence,
38SIGNOR CARBONE
39THE EMINENT SPECIALIST IN VOICE PRODUCTION
40(For Eleven Seasons Leading Member with Metropolitan Grand Opera Co. in New York.)
41ART OF SINGING FROM BEGINNING TO FINISH
42ITALIAN METHOD.
43BONCI, the world famous tenor, says: "Signor Carbone is an authority in voice production, a true vocal master of the classic Italian method, rarely to be found in America and in Europe."
45Mrs. A. M. Virgil Gives Piano Recitals with Talented Pupils.
47The last three recitals of a series of six were given by Mrs. A. M. Virgil and some talented pupils at Mount Vernon, N. Y., St. George, S. I., and Philadelphia, Pa. The first mentioned was played by three ten-year-old little girls, Marion Blair, Emma Lipp and Lucille Oliver. This was one of the prettiest and most charming of children's concerts. But few young ladies of eighteen or twenty years of age could play with more ease, accuracy and genuine musical feeling and expression. Little Marion Blair opened the program with the fantasia in D minor by Mozart. This was followed by a "Cradle Song," Barili, and "Valse B Flat," Godard. Later she played two more brilliant compositions, "Columbine," Delahaye, and "Polonaise," Deceveee. This tiny little maiden surprised the audience with the breadth of tone she produced. Little Emma Lipp entertained the audience with "Invention No. 8," Bach; "Humoresque," Mrs. Virgil; "Dragon Flies," Berger; "Cradle Song," Menkeldt, and "Tarantelle," Heller. Little Lucille Oliver's numbers were "Hunting Song," Mrs. Virgil; "Caprice," Mrs. Virgil; "Gigue," Mrs. Virgil, and "Waterways of Venice," Milenberg. She closed with the brilliant and showy "Chromatic Waltz," Godard.
49As usual, Mrs. Virgil gave a short talk to the audience in regard to piano study, and little Lucille Oliver illustrated the ideas that Mrs. Virgil advanced by executing on the piano the scale of C, velocity 800 notes per minute, arpeggios 700 notes per minute, and chords at a velocity of 200 notes per minute. Nearly the same things could be said of this trio. They all deserved praise for clearness of tone, accuracy, and for a good understanding and expression of the musical ideas contained in their pieces. Little Lucille Oliver may be congratulated on already possessing a technic which is generally considered far beyond the reach of players of twice her age. The audience was highly pleased with the playing, and many stopped to express to Mrs. Virgil the desire that she would favor them again with another recital.
51Tuesday evening, April 27th, a large number of the people of Staten Island braved the stormy weather to attend the recital given at Curtis Lyceum. Eda Bessi, of South Beach, Staten Island, took a prominent part in this recital, and deserved much praise. She played "The Staccato Caprice," by Vogrich; "The Flatterer," Chamindae; "Czardas," MacDowell; "Serenade," Moszkowski; "La Gazelle," Hoffman, and "Florence Waltz," Liebling. Her playing was noted for beautiful tone quality and delicacy of expression, and for her self composure. Staten Island may well be proud of such a player. Harry Tierney and Lucille Oliver, the concert players of the Virgil Piano School, were the other soloists of the occasion. It was plain to see that the audience considered the playing phenomenal. Fully half of the audience remained to congratulate Mrs. Virgil and her players on the enjoyable playing to which they had listened.
53Mrs. Virgil and her two concert players, Lucille Oliver and Harry Tierney, gave a recital at Griffith Hall, Philadelphia, and although again the weather was inclement and very disagreeable, still, Griffith Hall was very nearly filled with an interested, music loving audience. There are a large number of teachers teaching the Virgil method in Philadelphia, and a large number of pupils studying it. This accounted in part for the warm welcome received by Mrs. Virgil and her players. Mr. Tierney's brilliant playing was a revelation when it was known that he had studied at the school only two years. That such results could be attained in so short a time seemed and is really wonderful.
55His numbers were especially adapted for displaying the highest bravura and brilliancy of style.
57The Beethoven number was the opus 53, which was splendidly given. Later he gave "La Campanella," Liszt; "Man Lebt Nur Einmal," Strauss-Tausig, and "The Eleventh Rhapsodie," Liszt. His quiet numbers were "Moment Musical," Moszkowski, and "Spring Night," Schumann. Mr. Tierney is gifted with a highly musical temperament, and, while his playing at times may be almost too intense, still this would hardly be considered a fault, since it is undoubtedly due to youthful enthusiasm. Some two or three hundred people were introduced to Mrs. Virgil and her players after the recital. Complimentary remarks were showered on the players, quite a number saying that Mr. Tierney was a young Paderewski.
59Litta Grimm's Western Tour.
61Litta Grimm, the contralto, is filling engagements in the Middle West. Yesterday, May 4, she was the soloist at the concert of the Eurydice Club, of Toledo, Ohio. Today, May 5, Miss Grimm is to sing at Conservatory Hall, in Cincinnati. May 6 and 7, she is to be one of the artists to appear at the Music Festival in Connersville, Ind.
63"La Borghesina," by Auguste Machado, a Portuguese composer, was produced at the Lisbon Opera not long ago.
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