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Musical Courier 1926-07-08: Vol 93 Iss 2, 1926
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1CHICAGO
3ALEXANDER RAAB OPENS COLLEGE ARTIST SERIES
4CHICAGO.—A more interesting recital than that given by Alexander Raab at Central Theater, June 27, opening its series of summer artist recitals, could not have been chosen by the Chicago Musical College. Such is the demand for Mr. Raab's services as a piano instructor at the College that opportunity to hear this fine artist in recital is afforded too rarely and his many admirers and friends eagerly seek each occasion with pleasure. Central Theater was filled on this occasion with a most appreciative audience, whose keen delight was manifest throughout the program, necessitating many encores. An artist in the finest sense of the word, Mr. Raab plays Bach as exquisitely as Chopin, and Liszt as admirably as Leschetizky or Weber. Thus, all those on hand were afforded a rare artistic treat by this master of the keyboard and he made one regret that he is not heard oftener in recital. Besides the Bach toccata and fugue in D minor, arranged by Tausig, Chopin's F minor fantasy and Two Studies, Liszt's Heroïde Elegiaque and Leschetizky's Tarantelle Napoli, Mr. Raab had listed Von Weber's Konzertstück, in commemoration of the hundredth anniversary of Carl Maria Von Weber's death. Probably few artists have remembered that anniversary, but Mr. Raab, who besides being a conscientious artist is a great admirer of this composer, appreciates Weber's influence in music. A very fitting and interesting talk was given on this subject by President Herbert Witherspoon, whose salient remarks won the enthusiastic approval of the listeners. In the Weber number Mr. Raab had the able assistance of Mrs. Walter Brahms at the second piano, and together they gave a remarkable performance.
6Immediately following this recital, another program was given, this time by the winners of the free fellowships in the summer master school. Those taking part were Betty Baker, Margaret Stouter, Volney W. Shepard, Marie Crisafulli, and Ralph Dobbs, pianists; Margaret M. Zinche, Mildred C. Loughlin, Helen T. Bucher, and Hugh T. Rangeler, vocalists, and Valborg Leland, Max Cahn, Guila Bustabo and Elise Steele, violinists.
8PROF. AND MME. AUER IN SECOND OF SERIES
9Prof. Leopold Auer and Wanda Auer gave one of their inimitable sonata recitals for the second of the Chicago Musical College's summer artist series, on June 29. Needless to add, a huge audience greatly enjoyed the program and loudly acclaimed these famous artists.
11MARIAN ALICE MCAFEE STILL BUSY
12Marion Alice McAfee has not as yet closed her season, and requests for appearances are constantly coming in for this popular young soprano. On June 6 and 14 she was engaged as special soprano soloist at the Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church; 20 and 27, as soloist at the Second Presbyterian Church of Evanston, and on July 14 will appear at the Lake Geneva (Wis.) Garden Club.
14PERCY RECTOR STEPHENS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AT GUNN SCHOOL
15Luella Melius, coloratura, acted as chairman of the board of judges who on June 26 awarded the Percy Rector Stephens Scholarship at the Gunn School. Mr. Stephens began a master class session of five weeks at the Gunn School on June 28 and twelve of the best young professional voices of the country took part in the final contest for his scholarships. First honors were won by Kempton Searle of New York, and second by George Gunn of Chicago, a distinguished baritone, but no relation of the prominent president of the Gunn School.
17Mme. Melius professed herself vastly interested by the splendid group of young voices assembled. She has already donated scholarships to the Gunn School for the classes of Burton Thatcher and Albert Borroff next season and will preside over the adjudication of the same the last week of August, just before concluding her engagement at the Ravinia opera.
19Distinguished singers seem to select the Gunn School for their various endowments. Tito Schipa and Galli-Curci each announce that a scholarship has been donated with Frantz Proschowsky at the Gunn School for the month of August. These scholarships will be awarded by competition, July 28, 29 and 30. Applicants must be registered before July 25.
21HANNA BUTLER'S BUSY PUPILS
22Merlita Davis, artist-pupil of Hanna Butler, who is soloist at the First Congregational Church at St. Louis (Mo.), recently gave a recital in St. Louis. Mrs. Nestel Smith will give a recital in Audubon (Ia.). Ruth Heizer and Grace Raymond have left for a ten weeks' concert tour in Canada. Harriett Sperry, who has been engaged to teach singing next season at the Albion (Mich.) University, will conduct Mme. Butler's vocal classes while she is in Europe. Mme. Butler sails for Europe, July 16.
24BRILLIANT ARTIST-RECITALS AT BUSH SUMMER SCHOOL
25A week of fine artist-recitals marked the beginning of the Bush Conservatory Summer School. Opening with a joint recital by two popular Chicago singers—William and Alice Phillips—the concerts of the week were given by such artists as Bruno Eshborn, violinist, July 1; Ella Spravka, Bohemian pianist, July 2, and by Arthur Middleton, American baritone, on July 8.
27Mr. and Mrs. Phillips have gained an enviable reputation in joint recital, and wherever they appear earn the full approval of public and press alike. They give as much pleasure individually as jointly and thus their programs contain not only duets, but also individual solo groups. They opened this program with the Chamindi Angelus, which, beautifully sung, caught the fancy of the listeners, who enthusiastically applauded the singers throughout the program. With her well trained, carefully guided soprano voice of lovely quality, Mrs. Phillips set forth delightful singing of Fourdrain, Staub, Dent Mowry and Frotheroe numbers. Mr. Phillips gave a fine exhibition of beautiful singing in a group by Grieg, Herman, Strauss and Cyril Scott. Jointly they also sang selections by Edmund Yates and A. Goring Thomas. The recitalists graciously added several encores. one of two readings
28Mr. and Mrs. Phillips have gained an enviable reputation in joint recital, and wherever they appear earn the full approval of public and press alike. They give as much pleasure individually as jointly and thus their programs contain not only duets, but also individual solo groups. They opened this program with the Champlain Angelus, which, beautifully sung, caught the fancy of the listeners, who enthusiastically applauded the singers throughout the program. With her well trained, carefully guided soprano voice of lovely quality, Mrs. Phillips set forth delightful singing of Fourdrain, Staub, Dent Mowry and Frotheroe numbers. Mr. Phillips gave a fine exhibition of beautiful singing in a group by Grieg, Herman, Strauss and Cyril Scott. Jointly they also sang selections by Edmund Yates and A. Goring Thomas. The recitalists graciously added several encores. one of two readings
30GEORGIA KOBER PUPILS ON TOUR
31Three of the artist-pupils from the class of Georgia Kober, president and head of the piano department of the Sherwood Music School, are on chautauqua and lyceum tours this summer. Not only are Miss Kober's pupils in demand during the regular season, but many are also booked throughout the summer months.
33CHICAGO MUSICAL COLLEGE NOTES
34Charles Demorest gave a moving picture organ demonstration in his studio, June 25, at the Chicago Musical College. A six reel picture, entitled, The Deuce of Spades, was shown, each reel being played by the various students. Between reels, specialty numbers were played. These demonstrations will be given each week during the summer classes.
36President Witherspoon gave an informal musical evening for his pupils on June 25, at which the following sang: Lois Bell, Lucille Meusel, Eunice Steen, Gretchen Haller, Pearl Walker, Kathryn Smith and Clifford Bair. Many of the new pupils for the summer session attended this musical and they all enjoyed the opportunity of making new acquaintances.
38An alumni association is in process of formation and everything is being done at the College to stimulate real college spirit and life.
40The A Capella Choir, conducted by Herbert Witherspoon, has reorganized for the summer season, the first meeting being held on June 29.
42The Chicago Musical College Symphony Orchestra had its first meeting June 29, under the direction of Mr. Dvorak. Regular rehearsals will be held twice each week and the orchestra will play at least twice in Central Theater during the summer season.
44Esther Stoll, artist-student of Herbert Witherspoon, sailed for Europe on July 3 to take up her operatic career in Germany.
46Mildred Seeba, artist-student of Herbert Witherspoon, who won the Caruso Memorial Scholarship a year ago in New York and who is now in Milan, Italy, has been singing in Nice, Milan, and other cities with much success.
48A special concert was given June 26 at the Chicago Musical College for the nuns of various convents who attended the Eucharistic Congress. The program was arranged to demonstrate the various grades of work in the college and those who took part included children under twelve years of age, students of the intermediate class, and the four winners of the prize competitions.
50President Witherspoon's teaching periods are completely sold out for the season and his classes larger than ever.
52WINNERS OF FREE FELLOWSHIPS IN SUMMER MASTER SCHOOL AT CHICAGO MUSICAL COLLEGE
53The following have been announced as the winners of the Free Fellowships in the Summer Master School at the Chicago Musical College, June 28 to August 1: Elise Steele, New York City, free Fellowship with Prof. Auer; Max Cahn, Nashville, Tenn. and Marshall Sosson, Chicago (Fellowship divided), free Fellowship with Prof. Auer; Valborg Leland, Kenyon, Minn., and Guila Bustabo, Chicago, each a winner of a Fellowship with Leon Sametini; Hugh T. Rangeler, Fremont, Neb., Fellowship with Herbert Witherspoon; Margaret M. Zinche, Corsicana, Tex., Fellowship with Mme. Hinkle; Mrs. M. C. Loughlin, St. Louis, Mo., Fellowship with Sergei Klibansky; Helen T. Bucher, Huntingdon, Ind., Fellowship with Richard Hageman; Ralph Dobbs, Chicago, Fellowship with Alexander Raab; Volney W. Shepard, Northfield, Minn., Fellowship with Alex. Raab; Betty Baker, Rock Island, Ill., Fellowship with Edward Collins; Marie Crisafulli, Chicago, Fellowship with Edward Collins; Marjorie Woodring, Denison, Tex., Fellowship with Clarence Eddy. one of two readings
54The following have been announced as the winners of the Free Fellowships in the Summer Master School at the Chicago Musical College, June 28 to August 1: Elise Steele, New York City, free Fellowship with Prof. Auer; Max Cahn, Nashville, Tenn. and Marshall Sosson, Chicago (Fellowship divided), free Fellowship with Prof. Auer; Valborg Leland, Kenyon, Minn., and Guila Bustabo, Chicago, each a winner of a Fellowship with Leon Sametini; Hugh T. Rangeler, Fremont, Neb., Fellowship with Herbert Witherspoon; Margaret M. Zincke, Corsicana, Tex., Fellowship with Mme. Hinkle; Mrs. M. C. Loughlin, St. Louis, Mo., Fellowship with Sergei Klibansky; Helen T. Bucher, Huntingdon, Ind., Fellowship with Richard Hageman; Ralph Dobbs, Chicago, Fellowship with Alexander Raab; Volney W. Shepard, Northfield, Minn., Fellowship with Alex. Raab; Betty Baker, Rock Island, Ill., Fellowship with Edward Collins; Marie Crisafulli, Chicago, Fellowship with Edward Collins; Marjorie Woodring, Denison, Tex., Fellowship with Clarence Eddy. one of two readings
56AMERICAN CONSERVATORY PRESENTS VALERI PUPIL
57A well arranged program was beautifully sung by Alice K. Paton, soprano, artist-pupil of Delia Valeri, whom the American Conservatory presented in song recital at Kimball Hall, July 1. Hers is a soprano of clear, bell-like quality, light but sweet in quality and used with artistic taste and intelligence. Miss Paton showed the result of the fine training received at Mme. Valeri's efficient hands and sang French, Old Italian, German, English and modern Italian selections to the evident satisfaction of a goodly audience. Thomas, Massenet, Veracini, Donizetti, Wolf, Mozart, Loewe, Gretchaninow, Donaudy, Wolf-Ferrari and Sibella compositions made up the program. She was showered with applause and many bouquets. JEANNETTE COX.
59DIMOND VIOLIN SCHOOL
60Harry Dimond, Director
61914 Kimball Building
62Chicago, Ill.
64Maurice Goldblatt
65VIOLINIST-INSTRUCTOR
66COMPOSER-CONDUCTOR
67Chicago Musical College
69THAVIU AND HIS BAND
70Producing Grand Opera and Religious Pageants. In or Out of Doors with Principal Chorus and Ballets. Complete Scenic and Light Effects
7164 E. Van Buren Street
72Chicago
74J. LEWIS BROWNE
75Organ—Composition
76122 S. Desplaines Street
77Chicago, Ill.
79MARVIN V. HINSHAW—BARITONE
80HINSHAW CONSERVATORY and BUREAU AGENCY
81John A. Hinshaw, Manager
82910 Kimball Bldg.
83Chicago, Illinois
85LESTER LUTHER
86HEAD OF DRAMATIC ART DEPT., CHICAGO MUSICAL COLLEGE
88HELEN FREUND
89COLORATURA SOPRANO
90CHICAGO CIVIC OPERA
91Chicago, Ill.
93MARION ALICE MCAFEE
94CONCERT Soprano
95RECITAL
961300 North Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill. – Superior 9370
98RICHARD CZERWONKY
99CONDUCTOR, VIOLINIST
100839 North Dearborn Street, Chicago
102ELSE HARTHAN ARENDT
103Soprano
104Exclusive Management MAUDE N. REA, 243 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago
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