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Musical Courier 1927-04-28: Vol 94 Iss 17, 1927
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1AMERICAN CONSERVATORY COMPLETING FORTY-FIRST YEAR OF SERVICE
3Permanency of achievement and progressiveness in educational ideas and ideals have been the keystones upon which the American Conservatory of Music, founded by John J. Hattstaedt in 1886, has been built. Its aim is to teach the art of music in the fullest and highest sense. His theory has been to concentrate on the needs of American students, and to provide as wide a scope for their talents as could be afforded by an education abroad.
5The brilliant record of the Conservatory makes much comment needless; the results are more eloquent than mere remarks can be. But it is to be noted that each year has demanded enlargement of its faculty and of its teaching quarters. Every portion of the United States is represented in its student body in increasing numbers; its registration is exceeded by few music schools in the world, and its graduates occupy responsible positions in every branch of musical activity. The American Conservatory is today one of the most prominent schools of music in existence.
7"The course of instruction at a modern conservatory must be graded properly to care for several thousand students of varying degrees of proficiency," declared Mr. Hattstaedt, discussing the organization of the school. The head of the devoted to their profession. Mr. Hattstaedt is head of the pedagogic department. His lectures include principles of psychology, methods of piano instruction, touch and technic, fingering and phrasing and the allied branches of pianism. The general air of fair treatment to all, and the atmosphere of that of one happy family is nowhere better illustrated than in considering the splendid names on the faculty and their long record of service. Allen Spencer, dean of the faculty, joined the Conservatory in 1892, which figures out that he has been with the Conservatory thirty-five years; his remarkable powers as a pianist, his personality and his ability to make his theories understood, have made him a
9JOHN J. HATTSTAEDT
11Conservatory is one of the pioneers in musical education in Chicago, having taught in this city since 1875. Throughout the country he is well known as a lecturer on matters musical. "The preparatory course of an institution is one of the chief points of importance, if the student is to be conducted to a successful career," he continued. "Class instruction is suitable for some and individual lessons for others, but the same careful attention must be paid to the foundation, or the superstructure will go awry. Special attention to fundamentals always finds its reward in a later mastery of detail."
13The faculty of the American Conservatory is composed throughout of men and women of broad education, refinement, and liberal ideas, thoroughly in sympathy with American life and its needs, ripe in experience, and enthusiastically successful instructor of the piano. Heniot Levy, well known concert artist and composer, has been a member of the faculty since 1904; Mr. Levy previously appeared in concerts in this country and in Europe, and his compositions have frequently won prizes abroad. Silvio Scionti joined the faculty in 1905; he received his musical training at the Conservatory in Naples under Rossomandi and Martucci, has been heard as soloist with some of the leading orchestras of this country, and is a leading member of the piano faculty. Henry Purmwort Eames, for some years a member of the piano faculty is one of the most widely known and accomplished musical artists in the country; he is a very successful teacher. Louise Robyn joined the faculty in 1901; she is one of the foremost teachers of advanced piano students and also is widely known for her success in the Children's Department. Kurt Wanieck, another splendid teacher, joined the faculty in 1906.
15Karleton Hackett, associate director of the school and one of the leading voice teachers in this country, joined the faculty in 1895. Mr. Hackett studied under the leading vocal masters abroad and is one of the best known music critics in Chicago; the success of his students in opera and concert attest his ability as a teacher. Herbert Butler, of
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18ADOLPH WEIDIG
20the violin department since 1902, has achieved distinction as an artist-teacher of his instrument; he is a pupil of Joachim and has concertized with success both in Europe and America. Jacques Gordon, concert master of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, nationally known as a violin soloist, and experienced as a conductor is a most successful teacher upon the violin faculty. Adolph Weidig, associate director of the American Conservatory and head of the department of theory and composition, is nationally known as a composer of major works for orchestra as well as a remarkable teacher. In this department of composition are Arthur Olaf Andersen and Leo Sowerby; each is a composer and teacher of brilliant attainments. Wilhelm Middelschulte, in charge of the organ department, is also known as a soloist and for years was organist for the Theodore Thomas Orchestra; he has composed a large number of organ works. O. E. Robinson, who joined the faculty in 1901, head of the Public School Music Department, is one of the foremost
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23ALLEN SPENCER
25exponents in the country of modern methods and ideals in his field.
27With such men upon its faculty as are here noted and many others scarcely less conspicuous in the musical world, the American Conservatory can uphold and advance the high standards of its achievements. Its success is founded upon service to the highest ideals of musical education, and to the special requirements of the American student. Such a success is enduring and is its own best recommendation.
29La Forge Berúmen Pupils Honor Famous Diva
31When a Golden Jubilee Reception was given recently in honor of Ernestine Schumann-Heink by Frank La Forge and Ernesto Berúmen, pupils of the La Forge-Berúmen studios presented the famous diva with a beautiful gold photograph case to commemorate the occasion. Lawrence Tibbett, of the Metropolitan Opera Company, made an effective presentation speech and Mme. Schumann-Heink replied in her usual gracious and charming manner.
33Catherine Wade-Smith Busy
35The following list of dates have been filled by Catherine Wade-Smith since the early part of February: February 6, Chicago; 9, Louisville, Ky.; 11, Indianapolis, Ind.; 15, Freeport, Ill.; 17, Lima, Ohio; 20, New York; 28, at Town Hall, New York, second recital; March 9, Waldorf Hotel, New York; 10, Amsterdam, N. Y.; 13, New York; 14, Cleveland, Ohio; 16, Pittsburgh; 29, Washington, D. C.; April 6, Providence, R. I., and April 19 she played in Chicago for the National Federation of Music Clubs.
37THE EIGHTEENTH LINK IN THE MANGER HOTEL CHAIN
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46One of the largest and finest hotels in the world with rates lower than any other first class hotel in the country.
48This beautiful hotel, with its completely furnished sleeping rooms, splendidly equipped tile baths, and distinctive public rooms of the colorful Spanish Renaissance period, affords the musician a most artistic background.
50All rooms have hot and cold running water, circulating ice water and Servidors
52RATES PER DAY—NONE HIGHER
53Rooms for One . . . $2.50 For Two . . . $3.50—$4.00
54Rooms with Shower Bath for One . . . $3.00—3.50 For Two . . . 4.50—5.00
55Rooms with Private Bath and Shower for One . . . 3.50—4.00 For Two . . . 5.00—6.00
57RATES OF SUITES ON APPLICATION
58In the Moorish Grill CASS HAGAN and his Hotel Manger Orchestra
60OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT
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