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Musical Courier 1923-10-04: Vol 87 Iss 14, 1923
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1ACROSS THE COUNTRY
3Atlanta, Ga., September 25.—The forecast of the plans of the Atlanta Music Club promise the following list of artists for the coming season: Paderewski, Raisa, the Ukrainian Chorus, Morini, Graveure, Salvi, Friedman, and the Flonzaley Quartet. Local musicians will give a series of morning programs which will feature chamber music.
5The College Park Music Study Club is planning an active campaign. Mrs. Hugh C. Couch, president, together with Mrs. S. W. Jones, chairman of the program committee, has outlined a course of study based on the development of music in America. Mrs. Clarence Wall will be the director of the Junior Music Club. Mrs. W. W. Bateman will be the director of the chorus and Eloise Olds will be the club accompanist.
7Mrs. Percy Cox presented a group of her pupils in recital at Cable Hall. She was assisted by Eva Lassiter, violinist, accompanied by Mrs. Lassiter. Mrs. Cox played a charming group herself.
9The music committee of the West End Woman's Club has organized an enthusiastic chorus of which Mrs. J. A. Murphy is chairman.
11Lily Allen, teacher of piano and organ, gave a recital recently at Edison Hall. She was assisted by Charley Wynne, tenor, and Ernest Allen, baritone; pupils of Margaret Hecht.
13Yaarah Temple has a million dollar Shrine Band which recently gave a concert at the Howard Theater for the benefit of the Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children.
15The Fine Arts Club, of which Mrs. Wilmer Moore is concert manager, announces a program for the coming season which embraces Edna Thomas, the Salado trio of harpists, and Daisy Jean.
17Boston, Mass.—(See letter on another page.)
19Cheyenne, Wyo., September 17.—Old-fashioned music was offered, September 8, by a group of sixteen-year-old maidens of Maude Johnston's first division in piano, assisted by Mrs. Fred D. Boice and Mrs. Harvey A. Connett, vocalists. The youthful pianists appeared in the costumes of the early sixties and eighties.
21The Music Study Club began its year's work on September 11, at the home of the president, Mrs. Clifford Hummer.
23Chicago, Ill.—(See letter on another page.)
25Cincinnati, Ohio—(See letter on another page.)
27Davenport, Ia., September 20.—On November 30, the Tri-cities are to be visited by the San Carlo Opera Company, which will be presented at the Fort Armstrong Theater, Rock Island, Ill. A local management group has been formed; known as the Tri-city concert management, and this attraction will be brought here under its auspices.
29Detroit, Mich.—(See letter on another page.)
31Houston, Tex., September 17.—The Houston Symphony Orchestra Association is planning a concert season for the first time since the war. It is already in a position to announce two performances by the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra on May 13. The time is not propitious for the reorganization of the local symphony orchestra, Mrs. H. M. Garwood, president, and the board of directors announce, but it is the wish of the organization to foster the love of good orchestral music through presenting the best organizations already functioning in other cities.
33Horton Corbett, organist and director, has scored a signal success with his two late songs, Moon Marketing and Dauntless.
35Violin and piano pupils of Mrs. R. R. Crow were presented in recital at Harbor Baptist Church, assisted by the Harbor orchestra, George Kessler, director.
37Zelia Marie Diehl has returned from New York, where she took a course with Carre Louise Dunning, and will begin her class instruction October 1.
39Mrs. William A. Redd has resigned as organist of Trinity Episcopal Church.
41Mrs. K. C. Barkley, president of the Houston Treble Clef Club, who is responsible for what is considered the most successful year in the organization's history, has resigned as chief executive. She will continue as an active member.
43With the resuming of rehearsals by the Annunciation Church choir, under the direction of Anton Diehl, practically all the leading choirs of the city will have launched upon their season's work.
45The Mozart Ensemble, organized by Severin Frank as a feature of his studio work this season, has aroused much interest. He announces that two concerts will be given this fall.
47D. H. R.
49Memphis, Tenn., September 15.—Teachers from eleven different States attended the Progressive Series Free Normal which Ernest Kroeger, pianist-composer and teacher, conducted during the summer. Much enthusiasm was manifested. Mr. Kroeger expressed himself as being much gratified over the attendance and interest. Two piano recitals and one organ recital were given by Mr. Kroeger. A reception given by the Bohlman School of Music, a dinner by the members of the Organ Guild, and numerous informal affairs were given in his honor.
51The Theodor Bohlman School of Music sponsored a normal classes in the Dunning System of Improved Music Study.
53Mrs. J. F. Hill, president of the Beethoven Club, announces that the course of concerts to be given this year is one of the most extensive ever presented by the club. Raisa and Rimini, the Griffes Trio (Edna Thomas, Olga Steeb, Sascha Jacobinoff) and Gigli, have been contracted with.
55The Cortese Brothers have divulged their plans for the season—an attractive course, consisting of Frances Alda, Charles Hackett, Mischa Elman and Tito Schipa.
57Mrs. S. J. Latta's offerings are Irene Castle and company of artists, Pavlova, and The Impresario.
59The Allan Welburn Piano Company will present Rachmaninoff, Geraldine Farrar, and Fritz Kreisler. J. V. D.
61Montreal, Can.—(See letter on another page.)
63Pittsfield, Mass.—(See letter on another page.)
65Rochester, N. Y.—(See letter on another page.)
67Seattle, Wash.—(See Music on the Pacific Slope.)
69Spartanburg, S. C., September 20.—Clara Bancroft, contralto, the new voice teacher for Converse College, was introduced to Spartanburg musical circles on September 17, in a song recital, assisted by Martha Alexander-Mullin, teacher of violin. Miss Bancroft was well received, the audience recording its appreciation of her artistry by frequent applause.
71De L. S.
73Tampa, Fla., September 15.—Nino Ruisi announces the opening of a conservatory under his direction at 214 South Howard avenue. Mr. Ruisi will teach in the voice department; Agnese Robinson, dramatic soprano, will also teach voice. Josephine Robinson and Pauline Willard de Lisser will conduct classes in dramatic art. This school will be a valuable addition to the cultural life of Tampa.
75Nino Ruisi has been engaged by the Italian Club as the artistic director of a series of operas to be given each Sunday night during the season.
77Manuel Salazar sang at the Centro Asturiana recently in Mariana and Dolores, two charming Spanish operas. He was enthusiastically received.
79Conrad Murphree announces the opening of his music studio at 257 Plant avenue on October 1. M. M. S.
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