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Musical Courier 1927-06-16: Vol 94 Iss 24, 1927
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1June 16, 1927
3two groups of songs, and the remaining numbers of a delightful program were given by active club members.
5The Rhode Island F. of M. C. gave the second concert of the spring course in Memorial Hall, where the Boston Symphony Orchestra Group, Paul Shirley, conductor, was heard. The ensemble was unusually good, the players being Fernand Thillois, concertmaster; Boris Krenien and Pierre Mayer, violinists; Georges Fourel, viola; Alfred Zighera, cellist; Gaston Bladet, flutist; Emil Arcieri, clarinetist; George Mager, trumpeter, and Howard Goding, pianist. A feature of the evening was the playing of two violin solos by Fernand Thillois: Romance in F, Beethoven, and a Gavotte by Bach. His style was of admirable finish and he disclosed a pure and clear tone.
7The Clavier Ensemble assisted by Julia Gould, contralto, gave its tenth concert at the home of Mrs. George St. John Sheffield. Stella Emerson and Dorothy Holmes Sperry played a Moszkowski duet for one piano, four hands, and Mme. Avis Bliven-Charbonnel and May Atwood Anderson played the D major sonata by Mozart for two pianos, four hands.
9In the ball-room of the Providence Biltmore, the Chopin Club observed President's Day with a luncheon and musciale. An address was made by Wallace Goodrich, dean of the faculty of the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, on Musical Appreciation. A cantata for women's voices with soprano and baritone solos, the Lady of Shalott, by the late Charles Bennett, was the principal number on the program. The solo parts were sung effectively by Marguerite Watson Shaftoe and Harry Hughes, the chorus and soloist being splendidly supported by a small orchestra composed of Vera Dicken Pond, violin; Louise Waterman, cello; Marion Waterman Wilson, harp, and Ruth Tripp, pianist. George Pickering conducted with authority, and the chorus as well as the soloists sang with spirit and fine tone.
11San Antonio, Tex. (See letter on another page.)
13San Francisco, Cal. (See Music on the Pacific Slope.)
15Santa Ana, Cal.—The celebration honoring National Music Week in Santa Ana will long be remembered as one of the most eventful weeks in the artistic and cultural life of our city. Public spirited citizens cooperated heartily with professional and amateur musicians to make this event one of inspiration and lasting credit to our community.
17Extensive preparations made by the local Music Week committee were sponsored by the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce. Daily musical hours were held in downtown department stores, industrial centers and public institutions. Each evening during the week excellent programs were offered to the public free of charge, featuring Southern California's best musical talent, and were enjoyed by fully 20,000 people, record-breaking audiences packing the High School Auditorium to full capacity at each performance.
19On Sunday special services including music and sermons were held in local churches. Monday the program was in charge of Santa Ana Symphony Orchestra, under the capable leadership of D. C. Cianfoni, one of Southern California's most talented musical directors, whose ability as director, musician and composer is rapidly building for him a well-merited reputation throughout the Pacific Coast; at this time Virginia Flohri was featured as soloist. Tuesday featured the Santa Ana Municipal Band, also under Mr. Cianfoni's direction. This organization has recently come into wide prominence through numerous successful engagements filled both in Southern California and Arizona. The Cantando Club, a well-trained men's chorus of sixty voices, directed by Leon Eckles, was also well received, and likewise Robert Bradford, baritone, recent winner of Pacific Coast honors in contests conducted by the N. F. M. C. An address by Dr. Sigmund Spaeth was also enjoyed. Wednesday evening featured the Santa Ana Boys' Chorus, composed of 160 members, and Thursday evening over 500 students participated in an elaborately planned concert given by the music department of the Santa Ana public schools, which was received with great public enthusiasm. Friday night a concert was presented offering Spanish music and dancing by professional artists, among them Adolpho E. Giron, concert pianist and composer. Saturday night, Community Night, a varied program was presented, featuring religious musical organizations and talented local musicians.
21Selma, Ala.—The Selma Music Study Club has furnished three of its members to the State Board of Music Federation. Alanzo Week, past president, becomes state president of Alabama; Mary Graham becomes state treasurer, and Marguerite Thomas, of the National Board, becomes State Federation secretary.
23Claudia Rives Faulk won first prize in the State Junior Piano Contest held at Birmingham, Pa. Mary Logue also won first prize in the junior piano composition of the state contest of Alabama. Both of the above winners come from the studio of Mrs. W. H. Striplin.
25Mrs. T. F. Pollard presented her music pupils in recital at her home studio on Church Street. About 150 guests heard the well rendered program.
27Annie Bender, advocate and teacher of the Dunning system of piano teaching for beginners, gave a demonstration of her pupils before their parents and interested friends, greatly to the credit of the students and their teacher.
29Mrs. W. H. Striplin held the last of her monthly critic clubs at the Striplin Studios. Mrs. George Mason, who through the winter has been conducting the department of stage deportment, gave the last lecture with illustrations. An interesting program and social hour followed.
31Mrs. W. V. Harper presented two of her students in recital at her home. They were Helen Goldsmith, mezzo-soprano, and Harold Townsend, tenor. Arias, duets and modern compositions were listed on the program.
33The final meeting of the Music Study Club was held in Meek Studio in the Parish House. The business of the day and of the past president, Alonzo Meek, was handed to the new president, Mary Kenen Calhoun. The other new officers were: vice-president, Mrs. W. G. Striplin; secretary, Virginia Brown; recording secretary, Grady Hollingsworth; treasurer, Mrs. A. R. Kabrich; librarian, Mary Graham; auditor, Anna Creagh, and Federation Secretary, Alonzo Meek, with Mrs. W. E. Allen added to the executive board. A delightful program followed, consisting of songs by Mesdames Creagh, Patterson, Pierson and Miss Barton, accompanied by Mary Logue; the first movement of the Saint-Saens F major concerto, played by Mrs. Harper and Mrs. Menero, and three movements from the Suite Antique by C. Stoessel, Rigandon, Aria and Gigue, for two violins, played by Marie Kirkpatrick, and Louise Sparrenberger accompanied by Mary Logue. Louise Sparrenberger sang Dudley Buck's Spring-Time Awaken most creditably.
35A joint meeting of the Junior and the Juvenile Music Study clubs was held at the Meek Studio. A record of a fine year is credited to the presidents of the past two years, Mary Calhoun and Mrs. Isaac Cadden. Succeeding the two are Mrs. Bowie Smith, junior president, and Mrs. M. A. O'Dom, juvenile president.
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39Sterling, Colo.—The fifth annual observance of Music Week in Sterling was one of the most successful ever undertaken in that city. This movement has been sponsored each year by the Orpheus Club, whose present officers are: Mrs. Marcus C. Leh, president; Mrs. Morris C. Bakke, vice-president; Mayetta Tooley, secretary; Mrs. F. C. Yerkes, treasurer, and Mrs. W. E. Glass, corresponding secretary. The program for the week showed great variety, due to the many musical organizations unusual in a city of the size of Sterling. Much credit is due to the efficient committee in charge, composed of Anna Bell Lyman (chairman), Mrs. M. Gatewood Milligan, Mrs. Cal. Cheairo, Mrs. G. L. Riley and Mrs. H. O. Bingel. All Music Week programs were free to the public, due to the financial support given by the Chamber of Commerce, the merchants, the different clubs and individuals. one of two readings
40Sterling, Colo.—The fifth annual observance of Music Week in Sterling was one of the most successful ever undertaken in that city. This movement has been sponsored each year by the Orpheus Club, whose present officers are: Mrs. Marcus C. Leh, president; Mrs. Morris C. Bakke, vice-president; Mayetta Tooley, secretary; Mrs. F. C. Yerkes, treasurer, and Mrs. W. E. Glass, corresponding secretary. The program for the week showed great variety, due to the many musical organizations unusual in a city of the size of Sterling. Much credit is due to the efficient committee in charge, composed of Anna Bell Lyman (chairman), Mrs. M. Gatewood Milligan, Mrs. Cal Cheairo, Mrs. G. L. Riley and Mrs. H. O. Bingel. All Music Week programs were free to the public, due to the financial support given by the Chamber of Commerce, the merchants, the different clubs and individuals. one of two readings
42Music Week was ushered in with a vesper service at the Methodist Church May 1. Each church was represented on the program. The choral numbers were given by a choir of forty voices, under the direction of Mrs. H. L. Earnhart, with Mrs. F. C. Yerkes at the organ. These numbers were interspersed with vocal and instrumental solos and the women's chorus.
44Monday evening the program at the High School auditorium was given by musical organizations of the Logan County High School under the direction of Blanche Rumbley and L. E. Smith. School organizations taking part were the high school orchestra, girls' glee club, boys' glee club, mixed glee club, boys' quartet, girls' trio, instrumental trio, soprano and tenor solos. This program featured contest numbers prepared for the State contest held in Denver, May 6 and 7. That the quality of these numbers was above the average was evidenced by the fact that Sterling won the sweepstakes for the state.
46Songs, dances, unusual and quaint costumes were combined in a program Tuesday evening at the High School auditorium for the feature of the third night of Music Week. The program was divided into four principal parts: Japanese, Spanish, Scotch and Negro, the various numbers fitting well into the scheme of entertainment. This program was arranged by a committee from the Orpheus Club, headed by Mrs. O. M. Thomas and assisted by Mrs. H. B. Davis.
48The Wednesday evening program consisted of an outdoor band concert by the high school band, recent victors in the Tri-state meet. This band of fifty boys, directed by L. E. Smith, never fails to attract, and they play with the precision of professionals.
50Thursday evening's program featured the men's glee club, under the leadership of Edward W. Johnson, and violin ensemble numbers by students of Charles J. Templeton.
52The last program of the general observance was an artist's recital presented to a great audience at the Presbyterian Church auditorium, Friday evening, by Mary McConnell, violinist, of Pueblo, and Earl Linder, tenor, of Denver. Miss McConnell proved herself one of the most brilliant violinists heard in Sterling, playing with ease and splendid interpretation two groups of intricate compositions. Mr. Linder has a distinct place in the hearts of Sterling music lovers. He revealed in his singing tender, sympathetic and appealing qualities. Both of these artists are formerly of Sterling.
54Student recitals were given at the library Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons by the pupils of Mrs. M. Gatewood Milligan, Anna Bell Lyman, Harriet Webster and Mary Fulton, respectively. On Thursday afternoon, Dorothy Buer entertained in her home with a musicale tea, and on Friday afternoon Duo-Art recitals were held in the homes of Mrs. C. C. Holtorf and Mrs. F. E. Palmer. An interesting feature was a group of songs of Mrs. Holtorf's own composition.
56The success of the week's program was evidenced by the large and enthusiastic crowd in attendance at each concert, filling the auditorium to capacity.
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60Tampa, Fla.—Music Week in this city was celebrated more elaborately and extensively than in any previous year. This was made possible through the intelligent executive work of our capable city music director, Joseph Sainton. Churches, schools, clubs and all civic organizations made an enthusiastic response.
62Conrad Murphree presented two pupil's recitals that attracted widespread attention. The recital of Mrs. Jeanette Simmons Henderson, lyric-dramatic soprano, was a delightful surprise to those who know the short period in which she has studied. Her voice revealed a well rounded and beautiful tone, vibrancy and considerable power. In a program of great variety, she showed uniform intelligence in her musical conception. Mrs. Henderson is a young artist of much promise. Marguerite Smathers, of Asheville, gave her sympathetic support at the piano, and also played two groups of piano numbers with brilliance and artistry.
64Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Slichter were heard on the following night in a program of musical merit. Mrs. Slichter has a rich contralto voice, splendidly controlled. Mr. Slichter appeared to advantage in Largo al Factotum from the Barber of Seville, and Moussorgsky's Flea. Mrs. Helen Warford, new to musical circles of this city, showed intelligent musicianship in the accompaniments and in a group of piano solos was warmly recalled. Recitals were held in various places during Music Week by the pupils of Gray
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68PARIS STUDIOS
70[BYRNE STUDIOS for Opera, Oratorio, Concert gave 20 Operas in France during past season. Complete staff of Instructors JOHN FRANCIS BYRNE, Director (Recommended by Jean de Reszke) 157 Foubourg, St. Honore, Paris
72JOHN HEATH PIANIST
73Studio, 45 rue des Acacias, PARIS, May until January
74Villa Martine, Beaulieu sur Mer, France, January until May
76MUSICAL COURIER
78SPECIAL MASTER CLASSES IN VOICE TECHNIQUE
79W. HENRI ZAY with a VERITABLE MASTER IDEA behind them. See "The Practical Psychology of Voice," pub. G. Schirmer, which is a Complete Vocal Method.
80Studio: 30 West 72nd St. Phone 1467 Endicott
82STEPHEN TOWNSEND
83Teacher of Singing—NEW YORK: 15 East 38th Street, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. BOSTON: 6 Newbury Street, Friday, Saturday, Monday. Choral Director, N. Y. Society of the Friends of Music.
85ARTHUR J. VINCENT V. HUBBARD
86246 HUNTINGTON AVE. BOSTON, MASS.
87TEACHERS OF SINGING in all its branches and of dramatic action applied to singing
89Estelle LIEBLING
90SOPRANO
91Studio: 145 West 55th St., New York Tel.: 1787 Circle
93KATHERINE BELLAMANN
94Associate Teacher with ESTELLE LIEBLING
95Studio: 200 West 57th Street, New York. Phone Circle 9873
97ETHEL WATSON VIRGINIA USHER LOS KAMP
98Coach and Concert Accompanist Teacher of Singing
99Phone: Susquehanna 3135 Studios: 127 West 78th St., N. Y.
101EDGAR STILLMAN-KELLEY
102STEINWAY HALL – NEW YORK, N. Y.
104Mme. Martha BRAARUD
105TEACHER OF SINGING
10665 East 54th St., New York Telephone 6747 Plaza
108GIGL Exclusive Management
109R. E. JOHNSTON 1451 Broadway New York
110Victor Records Vitaphone Hardman Piano
112SUMMER NORMAL JUNE 27 to JULY 16
113MUSICIANSHIP TRINITY PRINCIPLE PEDAGOGY
114SIGHT SINGING { not "Do-re-mi" "Intervals" "Numbers"
115SPECIAL DAILY SESSION FOR SINGERS
116Visitors Welcome—Schedule of classes for Adults, Children, Teachers, sent upon request
117Address
118EFFA ELLIS PERFIELD
119121 Madison Avenue (30th Street)
120New York City (Phone Ashland 5551)
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135Tel. 8573 Butterfield L. Lilly, Sec'y
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