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Peoria of to-day with Peoria blue book directory, 1915, 1915
25 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 85. See the scan on archive.org.
1PEORIA MUSICAL COLLEGE
3The Peoria Musical College, incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois, is authorized by its charter to issue certificates and diplomas and confer degrees. It is the largest and best equipped musical college in this section of the state; its aim being to maintain the highest standard of excellence in all its branches of study, and to provide at nominal expense, courses of instruction equal to those in the best institutions of the country. With Franklin Stead as its director and Henry G. Gamber, business manager, men of unquestionable ability and reputation, the school has enjoyed a remarkable growth since its organization four years ago, and is noted throughout this and surrounding states for the thorough, systematic and careful training the students receive. During the past year the beautiful and modern building (as seen on the opposite page), was erected by the college officials for the exclusive use of the institution.
5Twenty-three teachers, many of whom have enjoyed the advantages of study with the best American and European masters, comprise the faculty. Courses of instruction are offered in piano, organ, voice, violin, violoncello, public school methods, theory of music in all its branches, normal training, musical history, ensemble playing, cornet, trombone, clarinet, saxaphone and other orchestral instruments, school of expression and dramatic art, modern languages, English, physical culture, classic and aesthetic dancing.
7The Pekin School of Music which was opened about a year ago, is a branch of the Peoria Musical College, and the courses of instruction and requirements are identical.
9Its growth is a very flattering tribute to the members of the faculty, and officers of the institution, while its reputation and influence is one of Peoria's assets.
11THE ASSOCIATED MUSICAL INTERESTS
12By EMMA HINKLE
14The Associated Musical Interests combines the musical forces in Peoria for the purpose of bringing to the city attractions of such magnitude and artistic worth as seem to be financially beyond the individual organizations. That such an organization was needed cannot be disputed in the face of the fact that Peoria Musical Clubs have produced a concert going public on which the foreign managers have fastened their business eye and on several occasions have crossed the border of Peoria's stimulated musical territory and swept away thousands of dollars which might easily have been reaped by a Peoria organization.
16Peoria is now so well organized musically that it can manage the biggest attractions which the city's taste can be educated to demand, hence the invasions of the foreign manager need not be tolerated.
18The policy adopted by the Association to devote the net proceeds of its concerts to a fund for a Temple of Music and Art is an instant public spirited appeal to every one who believes in a "Greater Peoria."
20The Coliseum acoustically and otherwise is unfit for artistic performances; only the greatest singers and orchestras find it an adequate medium. The Shrine Temple, of which Peoria is justly proud and of which Mr. Stock, conductor of the Thomas Orchestra has said, "the most beautiful and complete orchestra hall in America," is, alas, even now too small to accommodate our concert going public.
22What next? A Municipal Temple of Music and Art, where all clubs may have a home, where music festivals, grand opera, for grand opera is but a step away, and spectacular performances may be held.
24We have many public spirited citizens who realize that the art side of our city must keep pace with its industrial growth and in completing the organization of the
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