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Musical Courier 1926-07-08: Vol 93 Iss 2, 1926
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1July 8, 1926
3SAN ANTONIO, TEX.
5San Antonio celebrated its fourth annual Music Week under the capable leadership of the following officers: Mrs. Eli Hertzberg, president; Mrs. J. M. Krakauer, vice-president; Mrs. A. L. Henderson, recording secretary; Fern Hirsch, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Frank Rhea, treasurer, and Mrs. Richard Craig, publicity chairman. They were assisted by the following committee: Mmes. Edward Sachs, Clarence Day, Julius Campbell, T. E. Mumme, L. Griseneck, G. Katzenberger, R. Klar, Edward Hoyer, James Chalkley, J. T. Smith, Isar Fox, Houston Brown, H. Gazley, E. Decuir, A. McCollister, M. Denison, W. Doyle, R. Vander Straten, H. Leap, David Bernard, A. M. McNally also Kathryn Lemly, Cecil Nether, Carla Franklin, Janice Brown, Louise Notzon, Alice Mayfield, Catherine Clark, Otto Zoeller and David Griffin. Outstanding events were: the twilight sacred concert at San Fernando Cathedral, Mrs. Edward Hoyer, Sr., organist, when an exposition was given of the traditional chant of the Church in its three fundamental branches—Gregorian, Polyphonic, and the modern Homophonic; the assembling of 2,000 school children in the huge auditorium, conducted by Lulu Griseneck; assisted by Mrs. A. M. McNally, soprano; numbers by the large orchestra from the two high schools, conducted by Otto Zoeller; demonstration of the acoustics in the natural amphitheater of Brackenridge Park, by the Chaminade Choral Society, David Griffin, director, with Mrs. G. P. Gill, accompanist. Delightful programs were given by Ruth Lloyd Kinney, contralto; Mrs. Eugene Staffel, pianist; Walter Dunham; John M. Steinfeldt; Helen Oliphant Bates, Louise Hillje, soprano; Frederick King, Mrs. L. L. Marks, soprano; Mrs. Chester Hard, Mary Snively, violinist; a piano ensemble program, Mrs. A. McCollister, chairman; program by music teachers selected by vote of the Music Teachers' Association as follows—Mrs. L. L. Marks, soprano; Walker Hancock, violinist (both accompanied by Cecile Steinfeldt Satterfield), and Evelyn Harvey, pianist, and the Army Night program, Mrs. Clarence Day, chairman. one of two readings
6San Antonio celebrated its fourth annual Music Week under the capable leadership of the following officers: Mrs. Eli Hertzberg, president; Mrs. J. M. Krakauer, vice-president; Mrs. A. L. Henderson, recording secretary; Fern Hirsch, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Frank Rhea, treasurer, and Mrs. Richard Craig, publicity chairman. They were assisted by the following committee: Mmes. Edward Sachs, Clarence Day, Julius Campbell, T. E. Mumme, L. Griseneck, G. Katzenberger, R. Klar, Edward Hoyer, James Chalkley, J. T. Smith, Isar Fox, Houston Brown, H. Gazley, E. Decuir, A. McCollister, M. Denison, W. Doyle, R. Vander Straten, H. Leap, David Bernard, A. M. McNally also Kathryn Lemly, Cecil Nethery, Carla Franklin, Janice Brown, Louise Notzon, Alice Mayfield, Catherine Clark, Otto Zoeller and David Griffin. Outstanding events were: the twilight sacred concert at San Fernando Cathedral, Mrs. Edward Hoyer, Sr., organist, when an exposition was given of the traditional chant of the Church in its three fundamental branches—Gregorian, Polyphonic, and the modern Homophonic; the assembling of 2,000 school children in the huge auditorium, conducted by Lulu Griseneck; assisted by Mrs. A. M. McNally, soprano; numbers by the large orchestra from the two high schools, conducted by Otto Zoeller; demonstration of the acoustics in the natural amphitheater of Brackenridge Park, by the Chaminade Choral Society, David Griffin, director, with Mrs. G. P. Gill, accompanist. Delightful programs were given by Ruth Lloyd Kinney, contralto; Mrs. Eugene Staffel, pianist; Walter Dunham; John M. Steinfeldt; Helen Oliphant Bates, Louise Hillje, soprano; Frederick King, Mrs. L. L. Marks, soprano; Mrs. Chester Hard, Mary Snively, violinist; a piano ensemble program, Mrs. A. McCollister, chairman; program by music teachers selected by vote of the Music Teachers' Association as follows—Mrs. L. L. Marks, soprano; Walker Hancock, violinist (both accompanied by Cecile Steinfeldt Satterfield), and Evelyn Harvey, pianist, and the Army Night program, Mrs. Clarence Day, chairman. one of two readings
8Mrs. James Chalkley was chairman for the second annual piano contest conducted by the Tuesday Musical Club, Mrs. Eli Hertzberg, president, assisted by Mrs. Eugene Staffel, Mrs. Maury Maverick and Gertrude Miller. There were thirty contestants, representing about fifteen teachers. Dorothy Hathaway, pupil of Walter Dunham, was awarded first prize; Nancy Jennings, pupil at Our Lady of the Lake, second prize, and Effie Louise Wallace, pupil of Meta Hertwig, third prize. Those receiving honorable mention were Myle Moussund, pupil of Henrietta Bruel; Merry Brendel, pupil of Mrs. Eugene Staffel, and Elizabeth Ann Gilbert, pupil of M. Meerscheidt.
10Mary Stuart Edwards presented her advanced vocal class in an entertaining costume recital, with Mrs. Eugene Staffel at the piano. Assisting with obbligatos for various numbers were Ira Mae Netherey, harpist; J. D. Compeau, flutist, and Melva Knippa, violinist. Seventeen pupils were presented, all reflecting great credit on their teacher. one of two readings
11Mary Stuart Edwards presented her advanced vocal class in an entertaining costume recital, with Mrs. Eugene Staffel at the piano. Assisting with obbligatos for various numbers were Ira Mae Nethery, harpist; J. D. Compeau, flutist, and Melva Knippa, violinist. Seventeen pupils were presented, all reflecting great credit on their teacher. one of two readings
13The Tuesday Musical Club, Mrs. Eli Hertzberg, president, closed its season with the seventh annual Follies, with Mrs. Edgar Schnuck, chairman, assisted by the following committee: Mrs. Leonard Brown, Mrs. Eli Hertzberg, Mrs. Edward Sachs, Mrs. Richard Craig, Mrs. A. M. McNally and Mrs. Stanley Winters. Various departments and members of the club were impersonated by Mrs. Eugene Staffel, Mrs. Isar Fox, Mrs. Delphi Powel, Effie Decuir, Ira Mae Netherey, Mrs. Paul Rochs, Olga Seiser, Gertrude Miller, Fern Hirsch, Ruth Herbst MacDonald, Mrs. Maury Maverick, Helen Sanders, Catherine Clarke, Mrs. James Challis, Mrs. A. M. McNally, Mrs. Guy Simpson, Mrs. Daniel A. Groh, Janice Brown, Mrs. Richard Craig, Mrs. Charles Treuter, Mrs. A. McCollister, Mary Stuart Edwards, Juanita Wright, Louise Notzon, Pauline Stippich, Mrs. Julius Campbell, Argentine Blanco, Alice Mayfield, Mrs. David Bernard, Mrs. T. H. Flannery, Irene Saathoff, Hilda Brian and Alleyne Jackson. At the conclusion of the luncheon, which followed the program, three entrance prizes, given by Mrs. Hertzberg, were drawn by lucky number, and Mrs. Hertzberg personally gave gifts to the officers and a number of chairmen who had done unusual work during the season. Maria Ascarra, honor guest, was presented with a silver vase. Mrs. Hertzberg was presented with a card which announced that $50 had been added in her name to the Anna Hertzberg Scholarship Fund. one of two readings
14The Tuesday Musical Club, Mrs. Eli Hertzberg, president, closed its season with the seventh annual Follies, with Mrs. Edgar Schnuck, chairman, assisted by the following committee: Mrs. Leonard Brown, Mrs. Eli Hertzberg, Mrs. Edward Sachs, Mrs. Richard Craig, Mrs. A. M. McNally and Mrs. Stanley Winters. Various departments and members of the club were impersonated by Mrs. Eugene Staffel, Mrs. Isar Fox, Mrs. Delphi Powel, Effie Decuir, Ira Mae Nethery, Mrs. Paul Rochs, Olga Seiser, Gertrude Miller, Fern Hirsch, Ruth Herbst MacDonald, Mrs. Maury Maverick, Helen Sanders, Catherine Clarke, Mrs. James Challis, Mrs. A. M. McNally, Mrs. Guy Simpson, Mrs. Daniel A. Groh, Janice Brown, Mrs. Richard Craig, Mrs. Charles Treuter, Mrs. A. McCollister, Mary Stuart Edwards, Juanita Wright, Louise Notzon, Pauline Stippich, Mrs. Julius Campbell, Argentine Blanco, Alice Mayfield, Mrs. David Bernard, Mrs. T. H. Flannery, Irene Saathoff, Hilda Brian and Alleyne Jackson. At the conclusion of the luncheon, which followed the program, three entrance prizes, given by Mrs. Hertzberg, were drawn by lucky number, and Mrs. Hertzberg personally gave gifts to the officers and a number of chairmen who had done unusual work during the season. Maria Ascarra, honor guest, was presented with a silver vase. Mrs. Hertzberg was presented with a card which announced that $50 had been added in her name to the Anna Hertzberg Scholarship Fund. one of two readings
16Birdice Blye, pianist, was presented in recital at Our Lady of the Lake College. She displayed fine technic, masterly interpretations and singing quality of tone. Recalls and encores were given.
18David Pesetzki, recording artist for the Duo Art, on tour under the auspices of the artist department of the Aeolian Company, made many appearances in the city recently under the local management of Thomas Goggan and Co. Mary Stuart Edwards, soprano and resident artist, assisted on several programs. Mr. Pesetzki possesses fine, clear-cut technic and a big tone.
20Ruth Lloyd Kinney, contralto, was presented by the San Antonio Music Company in a series of programs with the Ampico as her accompanist. She was the soloist for the opening reception of Music Week, on this occasion assisted by Mrs. Eugene Staffel, pianist. Miss Kinney's voice is rich and full in its entire range. Her personality is charming and gracious.
22John M. Steinfeldt, pianist, founder and president of the San Antonio College of Music, appeared in his annual recital in the college auditorium before an enthusiastic audience in a program which served to show his fine artistry, poetic interpretations and sound musicianship.
24Lottie Brinkman, pianist, pupil of John M. Steinfeldt, was presented in an artistic recital by the College of Music.
26Raoul Berger, violinist, accompanied by Frank Lefeure Reed, pianist, members of the faculty of the University Conservatory of Music in Austin, Tex., gave a program at the residence of Mrs. Eli Hertzberg. Mr. Berger possesses a rich, big tone and excellent technic. Mr. Reed gave excellent support. Among out-of-town guests were Birdice Blye, Ruth Lloyd Kinney, Ola Gulledge and David Pesetzki.
28The San Antonio Musical Club, Mrs. Lewis Krams Beck, president, presented the last program of its season, with Mrs. Guy Simpson in charge. Easthope Martin's Philosopher and the Lady was given with Walter Dunham at the piano. Soloists were Warren Hull, baritone; Mrs. Guy Simpson, contralto; Mrs. Fred Jones, soprano, and Charles Stone, tenor. The work was thoroughly enjoyed, as it was given a most artistic rendition by the four participants.
30Janice Brown arranged the program given recently for the Army Y. M. C. A., by members of the Tuesday Musical Club. Those participating were: Janice Brown and Mrs. Isar Fox, sopranos; Gertrude Miller, cellist, and Mrs. E. P. Armeson, pianologist. The accompanist was Mrs. G. P. Gill. The program was arranged for Mrs. Lewis Krams Beck, chairman of the musical department of the City Federation of Women's Clubs.
32Dr. C. E. Wisecup, formerly of San Antonio, and now living in Taylor, Tex., has accepted the conductorship of a large orchestra recently organized there. S. W.
34New Concert Association in Milwaukee
36During the week of May 17 musical history was written in Milwaukee, Wis., in the forming of the Civic Concert Association of Milwaukee. Three thousand members were secured during the week. The Association is incorporated under the Wisconsin state laws as a non-profit organization. Each member pays $5 annually and is entitled to admission, without additional cost, to an artists' series of six concerts. No guarantors are required and no loss can be sustained or profit made. All money collected from membership dues is expended for artists and rental costs. The plan was adopted in Milwaukee after careful investigation of its operation in nearly a hundred cities.
38The officers are: president, Victor L. Brown; vice-president, Mackey Wells; secretary, Marion Andrews, and treasurer, James L. Crittenden. The board of directors includes Mayor D. W. Hoan, Herbert W. Laflin, Mrs. James H. Hackett, H. H. Jacobs, Mackey Wells, Victor L. Brown, Marion Andrews, Walter H. Bender, Mrs. George P. Earlring, Nat Stone, James H. Crittenden, Herman Uihlein and Fred J. Schroeder.
40Victor Brown is one of Milwaukee's most prominent business men. In an interview, Mr. Brown said: "My reluctance in accepting the presidency of this new organization was the outgrowth of a belief that the concert field was something apart from the needs of business. I think this opinion is shared by most business men. We need music, and the plan we have adopted in Milwaukee appears so practical that it commands the respect of the business men. We had little difficulty in securing the required number of memberships. The entire quota was made in five days. It has been a source of great satisfaction to all interested that it was possible to establish in our city, along lines insuring permanency, an organization whose purpose is to bring to the city at a price, within the reach of all the world's great artists, without the usual financial hazard of such undertakings."
42The Civic Concert Association will present the following artists in concert, and under the plan admission is by membership card only: Beniamino Gigli, Efrem Zimbalist, Manuel and Williamson and Sophie Braslau, Claudia Muzio, Brailowsky and the Chicago Opera Star Ensemble, Edith Mason, Charles Hackett, Cyrena Van Gordon and Virgilio Lazzari.
44Gemünder's Amplitone
46August Gemünder, of the famous violin house which bears his name, has invented a violin tone improver called the Amplitone. It consists of eight tuned strips of wood placed fanwise in the inside of the violin on a block just under the tail-piece. These strips are held at one end in the wooden block, the other ends being free to vibrate. They thus sustain the violin's tone far beyond its normal length and give it a sonority deeper and more beautiful than the same instrument will have without the amplitone. No matter how good an instrument is, it can be improved by this attachment. Mr. Gemünder illustrates this with a piece of wood like a broomstick along which a string is stretched and at the end of which a single amplitone bar is placed. Without the amplitone this piece of non-resonant wood gives no tone when the string is plucked. With the amplitone it gives a tone of some sonority and lasting power. It appears that Mr. Gemünder has made one of the very few additions to the violin ever made since the instrument was perfected.
48La Ferne Ellsworth Sings at Sesqui-Centennial
50La Ferne Ellsworth was one of the soloists with the Metropolitan Male Chorus of New York, which gave a concert at Willow Grove, on June 20. An audience of over 5,000 attended this concert and enthusiastically applauded the young American contralto. Miss Ellsworth is an Oscar Saenger artist. She has booked many important engagements for the coming season, and will be heard both in concert and opera.
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