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Musical Courier 1928-08-09: Vol 97 Iss 6, 1928
101 lines. Read by computer on 28 September 2026, twice; the two readings disagreed in places. Printed page 11. See the scan on archive.org.
1August 9, 1928 one of two readings
2MUSICAL COURIER one of two readings
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5THE NEW STADIUM OF THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, AT SALT LAKE CITY.
6during the thirteenth annual presentation of Haydn's Creation
8Haydn's Creation Presented at Salt Lake City
9Thirteenth Annual Presentation Heard for First Time in New Stadium
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12SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.—The thirteenth annual performance of Haydn's Creation was presented by the Salt Lake City Oratorio Society in the new Stadium of the University of Utah on July 17.
14A crowd of 10,000 gathered, eager to hear the masterpiece which had never been given before in this city with such smoothness. The performance was under the conductorship of B. Cecil Gates, whose work was masterly. Under his leadership soloists, chorus and orchestra brought forth their best talents in harmonious cooperation. The chorus' singing rang out clear and distinct and was heard with full volume. The work of the soloists was somewhat dissipated for lack of background to project the sound in the direction of the audience. However, Lucy Gates, coloratura soprano, John Summerhays, tenor, and Harold Bennett, bass, gave impressive and reverential interpretations to their respective solos. Miss Gates delighted her audience. Her voice is of a limpid and mobile quality which fitted admirably to the difficult passages of her arias. So was it true of Mr. Summerhays as it was of Harold Bennett, that diction and pure quality of tone were the characteristics which were outstanding.
16The large chorus of 250, augmented by the Ogden tabernacle choir, responded to the baton of Mr. Gates with precision and accurateness of pitch. The Heavens are Telling was the brilliant work of the evening, although the choral effects were noteworthy in the selections, Achieved is the Glorious Work and The Heavenly Host Proclaimed the Third Day.
18The large crowd attending was a signal declaration that the event was one of the finest in the history of oratorio in this state. The Deseret News stated editorially, in appreciation: "If there was ever any question of Salt Lake's appreciation of such musical festivals, that question was emphatically answered by the generous outpouring of people and by the more or less subdued approval given to the work of soloists, chorus, orchestra and director."
20To Mr. Gates, the conductor, and those associated with him in directing the performance, goes unstinted praise, and this performance was just another proof of their skill and musicianship, all the more appreciated because used for the benefit of the public.
22Cleveland Institute Scholarships
23Twenty-three scholarships for the school year of the Cleveland Institute of Music, which opens September 19, have been announced by Mrs. Franklyn B. Sanders, director, who has outlined the unique scheme of the awards.
25Each scholarship is being offered by a member of the faculty of the school in the department in which he teaches. Assistant instructors are not included.
27Winners of scholarships will receive one private lesson and one class lesson weekly, during the thirty-six weeks of the school year, from the instructor whose scholarship is won. Winners will be chosen on a basis of competitive merit, in examinations which are to be held from September 15 to 21. Contestants must be high school graduates and between the ages of 16 and 22.
29The following scholarships are offered according to the Institute's unusual plan: Seven scholarships in the study of piano, given by Beryl Rubinstein, director of the piano department, and Arthur Loesser, Ruth Edwards, Dorothy Price, Theresa Hunter, Jean Martin, and Bertha K. Giles; one organ scholarship, given by Henry F. Anderson, head of the department; three violin scholarships given by Andre de Ribaupierre, director of the department, Josef Fuchs and Marie Martin; one viola scholarship, given by Carlton Cooley; one cello scholarship, given by Victor de Gomez, head of the cello department; two voice scholarships, given by Marcel Salzinger, head of the department, and Anne Maud Shamel; two theory scholarships, one in solfège and ear training by Ward Lewis, and Herbert Elwell, who joins the Institute faculty for the first time this fall, will give the second, in composition; six scholarships in wind and brass instruments.
31All information, or application blanks are to be had at the Institute by addressing Laura Bohuslav, registrar.
33Fritzi Scheff Sings at Cohasset
34Surprises Audience—Vocal Culture for Boston Newsboys—Vote on Music in Royalston, Mass.—WNAC Anniversary
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37BOSTON.—On July 28 the annual Cohasset "pop" concert, given by the First Parish Church, attracted a happy gathering of South Shore residents. The orchestra, under the direction of Donald T. Gammons, played a regular "pop" program, featuring Boccherini's Minuet, Berlioz' Hungarian March, and Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever. Composed in part of Mr. Gammons' old pupils, the orchestra showed far greater coordination and balance than might be expected of so purely occasional an organization. Steward Baird, baritone diseur, sang a group of original musical impressions, not the least entertaining of which was an accurate imitation of Maurice Chevalier.
39The great surprise of the evening, for the printed program contained no hint of it, came with the introduction of Fritzi Scheff, popular light opera soprano. Miss Scheff was the guest of Mrs. Malcolm B. French of Kimball Point. She gave several of her famous old numbers; Kiss Me Again, sung with faultless intonation and presence, fairly prostrated the audience.
41In spite of innumerable mosquitoes, the affair was a distinct success. The writer forwards sincere compliments to all concerned, but especially to Mrs. Russell Tower, Mrs. Earl Cunningham, Mrs. Robert Bean, Mrs. Vedeler, Mrs. Gough, and Mrs. Landry, who in mutual function constituted the committee on cake.
43MUSIC FOR BOSTON NEWSBOYS
44The Burroughs Newsboys' Foundation, founded by Harry E. Burroughs, offers free instruction in music. Already John A. O'Shea, director of music in the Foundation and in Boston public schools, has organized full classes in harmonica, band, and orchestra. The most recent addition to the Foundation is a class in singing, which meets regularly twice a week. Mr. O'Shea, assisted at the piano by his daughter-in-law, Ida McCarthy O'Shea, has registered fifty boys in the new class. Mr. Burroughs, now a prosperous lawyer, graduated from the ranks of the newsboys, and wishes to give to these youths some part of the cultural advantages that belong almost exclusively to their social and financial superiors.
46BUT NOT FOR ROYALSTON CHILDREN
47In view of the recent advance in the instruction of music in New York public schools, it is disappointing to find a less liberal attitude in more rural districts. The Royalston school committee, following the advice of Florence Wheeler, recently dropped music from the school curriculum. Myron E. Stockwell, superintendent of streets, heads a delegation of citizens who formally protest against the action of the school committee. They deny Miss Wheeler's contention that the taxpayers oppose the teaching of music. On August 1 the two forces met and decided to intrust the matter to the taxpayers themselves. The plebiscite may be regarded as a little test of democratic culture; its outcome is awaited with great interest in the Athol neighborhood.
49APPLETON CHAPEL RECITAL
50On August 1, Richard Merrill Hill, bass, assisted Arthur Main Phelps in the weekly Appleton Chapel organ recital. Mr. Hill has a pleasant upper register, but his lower tones lack both clarity and volume. His musicianship indicates good taste and competent instruction. Of course there is no applause at these concerts; but a canvass of the auditors attributes special success to the two Dvorak numbers, namely, Biblical Songs and the Largo from the New World Symphony.
52RADIO NOTES
53On July 30, Dorothea Winova, violinist, delighted radio audiences with her spontaneity and freshness of attack. Miss Winova, who will tour the North Shore with the
55Dr. G. de KOOS
56CONCERT MANAGER
57Tours arranged in all European Countries
589 Dedelstraat
59The Hague, Holland
61Boston Ballet Company, is a protegee of Mrs. Filene's and was the first pupil in the Boston Music School Settlement.
63On July 31, WNAC celebrated its sixth anniversary. The feature of the elaborate program was an organ duet by Eddie Dunham and Del Castillo. The latter has achieved widespread prominence both as artist and as teacher. The two organs were in different buildings, so that the musicians had to keep in touch with each other by means of earphones. The earphone attachments failed to function during a brief period; only the precise metronomic pace of Messrs. Dunham and Castillo prevented a catastrophe. For several tense moments neither musician could hear the other, but both played on. And the unsuspecting listeners never discovered what had happened.
65A rather touching incident, which took place the other evening at a prominent Boston radio station, suggests that although radio may have little musical significance, its social value cannot be overestimated. A silver-haired lady, one Mme. Goguin, came to make her radio debut as a soprano.
67"And don't forget," she insisted, "to announce my first name. I have a reason."
69"Gladly," the young announcer assured her; "but just what is your first name?"
71She spelled it out: "S—A—D—I."
73"How do you pronounce it?"
75"Comme ça: Say-dee."
77"Not just plain ordinary Sadie!"
79"Sure."
81"Great heavens, my mother!"
83And so this pair, separated for over a decade, were at last united by the intervening agency of modern science. Or was it something deeper?
85W. L. G.
87Artists Engaged for Philadelphia Grand Opera
88William C. Hammer, general manager of the Philadelphia Grand Opera Company, announces the engagement of the Scotch-American contralto, Evelyn MacNevin, who will make her American opera debut during the forthcoming season of the Philadelphia Grand Opera Company, which will open at the Academy of Music on October 25. In addition to her vocal and dramatic talents, Miss MacNevin is a pianist and violinist.
90Announcement also is made by Mr. Hammer of the re-engagement of Berta Levina, Philadelphia contralto, whose work with the Philadelphia Grand Opera Company during the past two seasons has elicited much favorable comment.
92Anna Hamlin a Lyric Coloratura
93Upon her return from Europe, Anna Hamlin was shown in a recent issue photographed with Lucy Von der Mark on the S. S. President Harding. As is well known, Miss Hamlin is a lyric coloratura and not a dramatic soprano as was inadvertently stated under the picture. Miss Hamlin is now at Lake Placid, N. Y., where she will spend the remainder of the summer.
95Rudolph Reuter in Los Angeles
96Rudolph Reuter, eminent Chicago pianist and teacher, is now conducting his third successful master class in Los Angeles. He recently gave a recital at the Melting Pot in Berendo, displaying in a well balanced program his remarkable technic and unusual interpretative powers. Mr. Reuter is not only a skilful artist, but also, what is more rare, an interesting player.
98JOHN CHARLES THOMAS,
99American baritone, who has spent the past season singing at the Monnaie Opera in Brussels and Covent Garden, London, returned to America recently on the S. S. Majestic. He will spend the next month at the home of his parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Dobyne, at Beverly Farms, Mass., preparing his programs for the forthcoming season, which will open with a New York recital on October 23, with Eric Zardo at the piano.
100(Photo by Harold D. Stein.)
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