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APRIL, 1936 THE ETUDE 199 JAMES FRANCIS COOKE What Public School Music Needs THE ETUDE Associate Editor EDWARD ELLSWORTH Published Monthly HIPSHER By ers. We are too late for that. We must educate the young Music Magazine HE HOST CITY, this year, for the Music Educators’ THEODORE PRESSER CO. T people of today, starting in the beginning elementary National Conference (formerly Music Supervisors’ 1712 Chestnut Street grades and continuing on up through junior and senior A MONTHLY JOURNAL FOR TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND ALL LOVERS OF MUSIC National Conference) is New York. This, the largest PHILADELPHIA, high school, and possibly through college, until they convention of musical interests held anywhere in the PENNA. come to appreciate the fact that they must be respon¬ Vol. LIV No. 4 • APRIL, 1936 world, opened on March 29th,. for a five-day session, with sible for their actions in the ever increasing ‘leisure the headquarters in the Hotel Pennsylvania. The Etude has solicited the opinions of a large group hours.’ Public school music educators should lead all other educators in the social sciences, for music, more of the foremost men and women in this field and takes pleasure in presenting herewith extracts from a number than any other subject, is needed by every human being, The World of Music and particularly is it needed in times of leisure. ‘Music of very constructive letters which should be read with is Life. It follows, therefore, that education in music great interest by all who have at heart the concern of should furnish opportunity for happiness and fuller Interesting and Important Items Gleaned in a Constant Watch on musical progress in America. living; an opportunity for the child to become at his Happenings and Activities Pertaining to Things Musical Everywhere These letters express a great variety of opinion; from them, however, one important observation is that music, own level, a child musician; an opportunity for him to discover music for himself and himself musically.’ ” ATT T7TATTAATTT j BUT FIVE AUTOGRAPHED COPIES, THE SALZBURG FESTIVAL is an- GI AR\ HI TT perhaps more than any other study, extends from the ALL FINLAND joined which Francis Scott Key made of The Star n0Unced to run from July 25th to August ,,, school to the community and links the educational system Mr. William Breach, Director of Music of the Public the festivities of the Spangled. Banner, are known to be in exist- 31st. Toscanini will conduct “Fideho, “Fal- . , . 7 with the home. It is also one of the studies which may be Schools of Buffalo, New York (former President, Music seventieth.nt’eth ■ WhH.vbirthday A..,- ence Col Louis'j Kolb of philadelphia is stafr> and -Die Meistersinger”; Bruno Wal- cont . s of the former Educators’ National Conference) ; jAN versary of Jan Sibelius. carried on until it becomes a very vital part of the adult reported to have recently paid $5,500 for ter will lead for “Don Giovanni." “Tristan ' . ' • “My first reaction is to think of the great need we have Sibelius The zenith was achieved one of these. and Isolde,” “Orpheus” and “Der Corre- «> 23rd-. » London, at life of the student. for definite carry-over of the music work in the schools in a gala concert at the gidor” (by Wolf); and Weingartner will lnc of sixty-t Many of our supervisor friends replied at considerable Helsingfors Exposition, with an orchestra of professional debut was made in a perform¬ THE CONCERTS-LAMOUREUX offered conduct “Cosi Fan Tutte” and “The Mar- length but the limitations of this editorial are such that with the community. We develop fine school choruses, one hundred musicians, a chorus of five i Paris, on January 12th, Nicolas Orloff as riage of Figaro.” These three masters, and ance of Sullivan's “Golden Legend," at Al¬ hands and orchestras, and are producing remarkable in¬ hundred voices, and an audience of seven bert Hall, with Emma Albani, Edward we can present only brief quotations, retaining other ma¬ the “Second Piano Concerto” of Pierre Monteux, will lead orchestral con- strumental class work, and as yet, there is very little thousand The Minister of Fine Arts deliv- Rachmaninoff with E Bigot conduct- certs; and there will be the usual miscellane¬ Lloyd and Sir Charles Sant try completing a terial for more extended presentation later. ered to Sibehus an address in the name of in„ notable quartet. She sang, by command, be¬ Many of our writers have been presidents of the Music tangible evidence in most communities of any carry-over the President of the Republic; and M. Kivi- ous programs. fore Queen Victoria. King Edward VII and Educators’ National Conference. into community life. As soon as most of the pupils leave maki, Minister-President, presented to the A SUITE from “The Maypole Lovers” by King George V. and then in 1«31 wind school their active participation in music seems to be at master, for the Finnish people.T crown’of thf Co£ had Mr. Edward Bailey Birge, head of the Public School first hearing when from a brilliant career of thirty-one years. an end. Surely, if we are to justify the expenditures now of the American composers series of the on the program for January 9th of the Chi- -i-— r Music Department of the University of Indiana: _ *• Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, on Janu- caS° Symphony Orchestra under the baton SARDANE. a composition for thirtv-two “The greatest need of school music now and always is being made for music instruction, music supplies and THE GUITAR ORCHESTRA of Madrid ary 16th, in the Eastman Theater, with Dr. of Dr. Frederick Stock. violoncellos, by Pablo Casals, has Ix-cn sk- an active partnership between teacher and pupil in the music equipment, we must bridge over this gap.” has triumphed in a concert ..IT P^.art_H,ans,on, Quoting. Dr. Kelley’s THE CENTENARY of the birth of Camille cesslully received in both Paris and Madrid. study and enjoyment of the best music obtainable.” Mr. Walter Butterfield, Director of Music of the Public Theater, in a program_ devoted to the works “New England Symphony”" was the chief Schools of Providence, Rhode Island (former President, of Breton, Granados, Chapi, Albeniz, Serrano work“ c i the program, which included the Saint-Saens, which occurred on September pr , evununw no Miss Ada Bieking, Director of the Arthur Jordan Con¬ 9, 1835, was celebrated in London, at the ^JSL,\°^JLAND S,\MPHJ0N' ,0R- servatory of Butler University at Indianapolis and one of Music Educators’ National Conference): Promenade Concert of September 3, bv a CHESTRA (Oregon) celebrated on Janu- “I am inclined to think that our greatest need is thor¬ program of the master’s works, including arv ,12lh 1(5 silver jubilee; when supporters the best known authorities on public school music: the “Symphony in C Minor” for orchestra, ?' the organization, .luring the last twenty- “School music is being considered as quite a definite oughly trained teachers who can lead boys and girls in eiectea president oi tne national- Institute r„n)THE-|v ROYAL AUCKLAND, . - . CHOIR organ and piano,p*“uu, andaim the “Concerto in C “vc -vcars> R“*hered in the Auditorium and entity, functioning in the educational program and con¬ their music study so that they will receive the full force of Arts and Letters, to succeed Governor ^P Minor.. for piano and orchestra. listened. to a repetition of the program ' ' tributing in a large way to the school life. If the school of what music has to give them. I mean this to cover both Wilbur L Cross of Connecticut included a Hymn to Apollo by Gounod; On ■«-». at its first concert, on Novrmbcr 12, 1911. cross Connecticut. lhe Sea by Dudley Buck; and Stars of the DIMITRI MITROPOULOS, director of in the old Marquan Grand Theater, of which music education program could be made a more virile the intellectual and emotional aspects of music.” THE GOVFNT T ARnFV iL, T Summer Night by Hatton. Dr. W. E. orchestral studies in the Conservatory of Dvorak's “New World Symphony "-then thing with a ‘carry-over’ into the family and community Mr. Russell Carter, Supervisor of Music, The Univer¬ ternational Ooera wiH^nfr^nn Anril ^mi Thomas, a native composer, was represented Athens, Greece, was guest conductor of the com|,arativcly m u—was the chief work life, or considered a thing not of itself alone, but rather sity of the State of New York: S on April 27th, by two movements from a string quartet Boston Symphony Orchestra for two pairs offered. blended into the sum total of experiences and the neces¬ “To my mind, the greatest present day need in the field sities of life, then would it be fulfilling its mission.” of school music is that the teachers and supervisors of aSj'SS &£*—-“** - Mr. George Oscar Bowen, of Tulsa, Oklahoma (former music shall fully realize that the aim of music instruc¬ president of the Music Educators’ National Conference) : tion is the intelligent performance of music, up to the to,R™pL?™G.Ep,R,.”.«T1?bi« d“ctor01S’TS; Flagstad, Elizabeth Rethberg, Rudolf Bock- of “Joan of Arc,” with the libretto by Paul THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL of the city * C'trman>.ir'1 " t/crland “The greatest challenge to all education today is that we ability-level of the pupil.” elmann, Ezio Pinza and Giacomo Lauri- Claudel. of Amsterdam, Holland has refu
livan operas. ~ - - ,h“ s=p=^rtf.JKfiss**a received.sk y entnus>astH1Cally to Scandinavian fssjmssmusic hi America. (Continued o
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Music at Oberlin University (former President, Music Edu- “1. Better training of the special teachers and super¬ cators’ National Conference) : . , _ ., , , visors of music, requiring a higher order of musician- “The greatest present day need in the held ol school ship. music is a larger number of teachers who are, on the one “2. A deeper realization of the value of music in hand, excellent musicians and who, on the other, love education, on the part of school executives, resulting in music so sincerely that their enthusiasm will cause mil- a more equable time allotment in the school day for “I haven’t any lions of children in the public schools to develop a “One of the se¬ music work, in a larger number of courses offered, and deeper and wiser and more ardent love for the tonal doubt at all in a number of teachers employed on a parity with other crets of keeping subjects of like importance. art.” that all of us Mr. T. P. Giddings, Director of Music, Board of Educa¬ young is to spend “3. Vigorous efforts on the part of all educators and would be a great musicians alike to establish music as a fundamental in tion, Minneapolis, Minnesota: a part of one’s the state curricula of every state in the Union, with the “Money. It is all in one word. With this in plenty, we time with youth. deal better, hap¬ concomitant necessity of placing music in the required could buy the necessary instruments for the develop¬ pier and health¬ subjects for examination and licensing of all teachers. ment of the instrumental side. This is the coming thing, What is more in¬ “4. The allocation of school funds to equip and main¬ and it has hardly commenced. Teachers. Class teachers spiring than to ier, if we real¬ tain the music courses in appreciation, orchestra and that can really teach a lot of pupils at once. Music see these little ized the benefits band. study has been too expensive. It must he cheapened; and of singing. It “5. A continuing raising of standards of material used to do this a new type of teacher must he developed. tots as well as in schools—better songs and higher type of choral mate¬ They are coming on rapidly hut not expert enough as youths starting is one of the rial, the highest type of illustrative material for appre¬ yet. Public opinion is already developed. Fulfillment is healthiest exer¬ ciation, and an ever increasing demand for higher class what is needed.” out on the voyage selections for school bands and orchestras.” Mr. Glenn Gildersleeve, Director of Music Education, of life?” cises of all.” Mr. Louis Woodson Curtis, Supervisor, Music Section, Department of Public Instruction, Dover, Delaware: Board of Education, Los Angeles, California: “Less than half of American children have school “It seems to me that the greatest present day need in music. Provisions for teaching music in poor and rural the field of school music is a more intelligent administra¬ districts is our greatest need. To encourage this there tion of the music program on the part of general educa¬ should be provided: (1) More federal uml state aid for tors, members of boards of education, superintendents equalizing educational opportunities; (2) Increased of schools, principals, and classroom teachers. recognition of music as a regular school subject by state “Specialists in the field of music education have de¬ and county departments of education; (3i Additional veloped a rich and comprehensive program of instruc¬ music certification requirements for grade teachers; and tion, the successful fulfillment of which depends upon a generous time allotment for music, the assignment of (4) Improved techniques of supervision whereby music qualified teachers to carry out this program, and the teaching may he effectively directed by itinerant special allocation of sufficient funds for the purchase of ade¬ teachers who visit classrooms much less frequently than MR. AND MRS. HENRY FORD quate equipment and material. There is undoubtedly an is the present practice in large city systems, thus reduc¬ (In a section of their large collection of musical instruments) increasing interest in and enthusiasm for music, in the ing the cost of supervision so that poorer districts can school administration circles; but it is important that afford the service.” that interest and that enthusiasm be practical instead of vficiiii, rurecior oi .music ot the rulilic "Start the Day with a Son purely sentimental. Schools of Kansas City, Missouri (former President of the “Fortunately for me, personally, so far as Los Angeles Music Educators’ National Conference): A Conference with the World’s Most Famous Industrial Leader is concerned there is an intelligent appreciation of the “The public schools have taken the ‘high hat’ off of value of music, on the part of our local administrators; music in America; it is no longer for the privileged few. Henry Ford although our music departments are still feeling the Wherever it has been well taught in the schools, cverv Secured expressly for The Etude Music Magazine sting of the depression, as are other fields, academic child knows the joy of music making; for the idea of and special.” one s own activity in the arts being essential to the pur¬ The following confer¬ these interests. Greenfield Village is only person, is an opportunity of a lifetime. His group of units containing classrooms, work¬ Dr. Hollis Dann, Director of Music Education at New suit of happiness is accepted generally. % ence was secured after long nego¬ a small part of the vast Ford activities, but personal intimacy with all the details of shops, libraries, auditorium and executive York University (former President, Music Educators’ “In these days the bars are down: for the general tiations with Mr. Henry Ford, they are of immense pioneer significance. this vast assembly of objects of artistic, offices. These buildings are architectural largely because The Etude feels that its industrial and social interest, is notable. reproductions of Independence Hall, Con¬ National Conference), writes as to the greatest need in his educator has come to realize that music is a fundamental At the River Rouge plant, where from six field: readers should be acquainted with the dis¬ to seven thousand automobiles are made From a rare Duncan Phyfe chair to a Ger¬ gress Hall and the old City Hall of Phila¬ need. He has said to the music educator. Widen the tinctive and original educational ideas and daily, the factories are two miles square. man street piano (such as was prevalent delphia. The reproduction of Independence “1. Adequate musical education for the supervisor horizon of every child through experience in music.’ and classroom teacher. ideals of a man who has always thought One building is over one mile long. Scores everywhere in our cities in the last cen¬ Hall is the center unit, which is joined by for himself, copied no one, and who has tury), Mr. Ford passes with the keen ob¬ arcades and corridors to the exhibition “2. Better music used from kindergarten to college.” tie,J?°’Ur af’ ,Yhat 18 th.e "reatcst need in the present of acres of parking space are required to taken time to devote his energies to the provide for the thousands of cars of the servation of a trained connoisseur. Per¬ building in the rear, the auditorium on the Dr. Peter Dykema, Professor of Music at Teachers’ Col¬ ThT,J ^ d aVeachers havinS vision and training, 8 development of plans in education which employees. The body of workers there may sonally, it is a delight to note his enthu¬ left, and galleries and classrooms on the lege, Columbia University (former President of Music onlt f381 When a, Person’ who is an enthusiast only, may be a successful supervisor of music That might otherwise have been lost. The run as high as one hundred thousand— siasm, his simplicity and his graciousness. right. Visitors enter the museum through Educators’ National Conference) : material upon which this conference is larger than many of the standing armies of Naturally, this great industrialist is care¬ the door of the central unit. As the exhibits “1. A clearer formulation of the place of music in life. East°whenSt -° gCt re8ul,s' Also the day is based was obtained by the Editor during the world—and this is a standing army of fully guarded by numerous able aides are not yet completely installed, the public past when a person trained in vocal music can take “2. Better prepared teachers. several hours in company with Mr. Ford, peace. The total number of Ford workers against any who would strive to make in¬ is being given an opportunity to see the charge of the instrumental classes, and vice versa. If the “3. More understanding superintendents and boards of inspecting the evidences of the educational throughout the world has soared to two vasions upon his valuable time. It would methods and labor involved in arranging education.” ideals in which he is most interested at hundred thousand. It has been roughly be impossible for him to meet more than a the material. Mr. Will Earhart, Director of Music of the Public Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan estimated that at times there are, directly few of the ceaseless number of people who The very great size of this museum, even Schools of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (former President of (Dearborn is adjacent to Detroit). and indirectly, upwards of half a million desire to see him. in its present state, is indicated by the fact Mr. Ford, now in his seventy-second the Music Teachers’ National Conference): people deriving their income from indus¬ that the main exhibition hall includes eight year, has the litheness and agility of a man tries dependent upon this great industrialist. A Project in Study acres. “Public school music, in General Education, should of half his age; and the quickness of his Despite the enormity of the Ford enter¬ N ORDER to comprehend the far-reach¬ seek an inner experience of music’s beauty and power. intellect is amazing. His simple honesty of prises, every little corner throughout the ing nature of Mr. Ford’s educational Musical Treasures Public demonstrations are secondary.” expression, his lightning grasp of new prob¬ immense Ford operations has an air of projects at Greenfield Village, a description THE MUSICIAN visiting the museum Mr. J. Henry Francis, President of the Southern Con¬ lems, his astonishing memory and his ab¬ tidiness, orderliness and a lack of litter of the Edison Institute and Greenfield Vil¬ will be interested in the many old ference for Music Education, Charleston, West Virginia: sence of cant impress one instantly. Per¬ that instantly attracts attention. Every¬ lage is desirable. musical instruments which Mr. Ford has . “I believe we need a clearer, more complete under¬ haps the best way in which to describe his thing is polished up like a new penny; and Two hundred acres at Dearborn, Michi¬ assembled, and especially since it is only standing by and between the public at large, and edu- personality to Americans is that he is “just wherever one goes, save in the replicas of gan, have been set aside for an educational a fraction of his large collection, which cators generally, as to what has been, should, and can folks.” In walking through parts of his venerable buildings, there is the impression project which reflects the ideas of its will be placed upon display later. Among be done in the way of music education, to aid in enjoy¬ vast undertakings he repeatedly addressed of a new enterprise just opened for business. founder, Henry Ford. The name “Edison” other rare instruments, Mr. Ford.owns the ot training Z ' !*T "f'" ki"d great numbers of his employees by their able living and the development of our citizenry.” Greenfield Village at Dearborn, in which typifies the spirit of the institution. Mr. famous Maud Powell Guamerius violin. In first names and thus indicated the existence Mr. Ford is making magnificent efforts to Ford has named it after his friend, Thomas his home is an Estey pipe organ. Mr. Karl W. Gehrkens, Professor of the School of need in America. School, where ET.?e ki'tjZ of a democratic feeling which is ideally preserve the fundamental American evi¬ A. Edison, who has been an inspiration to {Continued on Page 262) Supplementary to this group and adjoin¬ American. dences of culture and achievement, is in him and many others in his untiring work. ing it on the east is the historical Green¬ itself a monument to his ideals which is cer¬ Serving the institute is a museum which field Village. Here the handicraft arts of Where Mass Production Reigns tain to become a great shrine of American¬ is really a textbook of human and techni¬ the past are presented as they were prac¬ 0 ONE who has not actually visited ism. To have the privilege of going through cal history. The museum is intended to ticed in their original environment of public the Ford enterprises, industrial and this village and the adjacent Edison Insti¬ minister to the student type of mind; that buildings and residences, which in their educational, at Dearborn, Michigan, can tute, with its enormous and remarkable is, its purpose is primarily educational. turn illustrate the development of architec¬ have any conception of the immensity of collection of Americana, with Mr. Ford in The museum building is fronted by a tural types. 202 APRIL, 1936 THE 203 knew the old house well—her famous father or lacking in appreciation. That is a false had often pointed it out to her. A Ham- Iii Greenfield Village there are already perience to be present and listen to them. attitude. Even great musicians do not all mond Electronic organ, with inconspicuous over fifty original buildings and restora¬ I would not miss it for anything. like the same music. No one should pre¬ loud speakers in all rooms, has been in- tions, all of great historical significance, in¬ “One of the secrets of keeping young tend to like anything which is often a pun¬ stalled, so that visitors may hear the Foster cluding the birthplace of William H. is to spend part of one’s time with youth. ishment for them to hear—especially after melodies when they are inspecting the ■ McGuffey, author of the famous McGuffey They are the newest things in the world ■ an honest attempt has been made to remove house.” Readers, the courthouse where Lincoln fresh from the Invisible—and they are the one’s dislike. Why not be frank? If you practiced, the large Edison Menlo Park dawning future. What is more inspiring don’t find pleasure in certain music, say Meanwhile, three musicians played for group, where many of the famous in¬ than to see these little tots as well as the so. Other people may be genuinely de¬ Mr. Ford, Foster’s “Old Kentucky Home,” ventor’s creations first saw light, the house youths starting out on the voyage of life? lighted with this same music. Let us cheer¬ using the organ, a vibraphone and dulcimer It is not only that they as individuals are in which Stephen Foster was born, Luther fully agree that a variety of tastes is neces¬ The perpetual fire, of which Mr. Ford in their formative years—in them the world Burbank’s office, and the little brick shed sary to the universality of music. Certain spoke, is a part of his far-reaching scheme of the future is in its formative years too. where Mr. Ford built his first automobile. music that I hear often bewilders and bores to make the wonderful collection at Green- The nation is familiar, through radio, We can get, through their youth, some me. Other men tell me it is the same with field Village a living museum of the past. glimpses of what that world may be. What with the Sunday night hour, in which the them—yet all of us confess to a liking for Fires in furnaces and hearths, started by Ford Motor Company, Mr. Henry Ford, we are trying to do at Dearborn is to set famous men (Thomas A. Edison, Herbert Founder, and Mr. Edsel Ford, President, before them the best of the world to date, Hoover, and others), are now burning and present the Ford Symphony Orchestra so that they may choose what they need A Shrine of Simple Art will be kept burning in perpetuity. under Victor Kolar, together with world and take it into the future with them. We famous artists. Fred Waring also conducts have no illusions about ‘bringing up’ the “T\./fUSIC- such as that of Stephen IVi Foster and others of his type, de¬ (Mr. Ford's extraordinary Interview will each week an hour of lighter music. It young folks—it is just a question with me be continued in The Etude of next month.) has been estimated that over a million and whether they do not ‘bring up’ us adults. lights me immensely. For one thing, it a half dollars is spent yearly upon these Children have a great influence on grown¬ speaks of things I used to know—it has remarkable concerts. The symphony hour, ups. We hope our influence on them is deep association with my boyhood and later with the homely and inspiring addresses as helpful. At least we are trying to make experiences. I enjoy these lovely simple themes, and I know that millions of others of Mr. W. J. Cameron, have unquestioned it so. And music is one of the means to Pianos Return value in our American musical and intel¬ this end. We inherited music—we must must enjoy them. Because of this, I pur¬ lectual life. bequeath the best of what we have re¬ chased the birthplace of Stephen Foster The following clipping from Vancouver The Etude considers it a matter of very ceived. If these young people are the fu¬ and had it moved from the original site great good fortune that Mr. Ford consented ture, is it not a splendid thing to see the (in a run down section of Pittsburgh, Province has been widely reprinted in to give our readers his time and interest, future come singing? Pennsylvania) to Greenfield Village at papers from coast to coast. Many Ameri¬ which have enabled us to prepare the fol¬ Dearborn, so that it has become a perma¬ can manufacturers are reporting similar lowing unusual conference with the world’s A Musical Tonic nent shrine, where millions may see it in results. EASTER DAWN AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL greatest industrial leader. “T HAVEN’T any doubt at all that all the future. Let’s go in and look it over. "Four or five years ago—that is to say, A of us would be a great deal better, So many tales have been told about the before the slump—the saddest men and happier and healthier if we realized the poverty of Foster that you are probably women in England were those who were Beginning With Music benefits of singing. Everybody who can surprised to note that though this house trying to sell pianos or teaching others START THE DAY with a songl sing at all ought to do so—every day if is small, it was evidently the home of how to play them. That is the way in which we begin possible. It- is one of the healthiest exer¬ people of culture and refinement. At the "Today there is an unexpected boom, not Easter Dawn in Music each day at Greenfield Village, at the cises of all. The process of breathing and time that Foster was born, however, the only in the teaching, but also in the manu¬ chapel of Martha-Mary, in which all of exercising the diaphragm is alone invalu¬ house was heavily mortgaged. Despite the facture of the piano; and one London the students of the school, from kinder¬ able. I do not know whether the vibrations earnings from his songs, Stephen Foster factory alone is producing over two hun¬ garten to high school grade, assemble. of singing have any beneficial effect upon died in New York without means. His dred instruments a week. Inquiries among By Nancy D. Dunlea Singing is a mental tonic which is most the body, but I do know that there have brothers became prosperous and in this music schools and teachers disclose the beneficial. It seems to awaken and quicken been cases of stammering which have seem¬ way retained the fine old family heirlooms fact that not since the palmy days im¬ the mind and to make it more alert for ingly disappeared after regular daily sing¬ almost intact; and their descendants were mediately after the war—when the ama¬ MORE AND MORE frequently Trumpets—Gloria Patri .Meineke by a soloist and choir. Other numbers that The Lord is my Light, Cantata by Wil¬ impressions—those very impressions which, ing. I have seen this in our own schools. so generously appreciative of our efforts to teur jazz band came into being—have they Easter religious services are cele¬ All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name followed were: liam Webbe (from Psalm 27)—four parts when absorbed in youth, stay with us for and organ. Get the kind of music you like, go to it preserve the old home that they presented had so many pupils. Many of the schools brated at dawn. Music and nature Oh What a Wonderful Savior Unfold Ye Portals—Choir with piano a~ lifetime. The Veneration of the Cross, by S. Rach¬ with a lusty good will, and see if you do us these rare pieces which once were used and teachers, indeed, who a year ago were are combined to emphasize the beginning Thirty-five harpists accompaniment. “In this chapel the students hold their maninoff—four parts with piano practice not feel like a different person after a few by the Foster family and which now enable on the verge of bankruptcy, have now of a new season which symbolizes a The Lord’s Prayer, Josephine Forsythe Reading—God of the Open Air, by Van morning opening services, which embody accompaniment. weeks of singing every day. us to present the home almost precisely waiting lists for pupils. spiritual hope. Therefore these early serv¬ Hollywood Festival Choir Dyke. inspiring recitations, hymns and songs. Awake the Day is Dawning, by Lutkin— “My own musical knowledge in youth as it was when Foster was a boy. “A large portion of these new pupils ices, held at an impressive hour, require Holy, Holy, Holy There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy— Each morning, with few exceptions, of four part cantata. was limited to singing, and to playing the “The fire in the fire-place, which I hope are young men and women in their early special planning from the musical stand¬ By Audience Audience and chimes. the past six years, whenever I have been fiddle and the jew’s-harp. But I am im¬ will be a perpetual fire, was lighted from twenties, who in the old days would have point, to realize the full beauty that is pos¬ "Christ the Lord is Risen Today” Now Christ is Risen—Chorus arranged at home I have attended at eight-thirty mensely fond of the music I like. Please fire sent us by Stephen Foster’s daughter, learned to play the piano as small children sible. By Three Hundred Children In planning outdoor Easter music, acous¬ by Martin Pliidemann, edited by Clarence these opening exercises. I am sure that make that distinction. It has always seemed Mrs. Marion Welch, just a few days before at school. The explanation generally Easter sunrise services, however, are “Open the Gates of the Temple” Knapp tics is one of the fundamentals. If a shel¬ Dickinson. singing contributes splendidly to starting to me a great mistake for people to say she passed away. The fire was sent in two offered today is that the novelty of listen¬ not held exclusively out-of-doors. Because Hollywood Rotary Quartette tered platform, to throw the sound forward, Very fitting solos are: I Know That My the day right. The children lpve to sing that they like certain kinds of music, when lanterns, both of which, after their primary ing-in has worn off, and music on the air it is a custom, growing in community favor, Unfold Ye Portals (“Redemption”) is available, the use of soloists is much Redeemer Liveth. by Handel; As it Began the simple songs and hymns; and I find what they really mean is that they do not mission of lighting the household fire was to greet the dawn with appropriate music Gounod more successful. The organ, aside from to Dawn, by Charles J. Vincent; and it a very refreshing and exhilarating ex¬ is as commonplace an affair in most homes want to be regarded as deficient in taste finished, were themselves kept burning. She as turning on a tap in the bathroom." to make this religious festival joyously Festival Choir and Harps its association with religious music, will Blow, Golden Trumpets', for high voice. significant, more and more the Protestant Solo—I Tell You They Have Not Died provide more volume than a piano. But When the Dawn zvas Breaking is a churches are arranging services within the All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name the chorus and congregational singing helps Polish folk song in three parts, for women, church or in a suitable building, as well as Choir and Audience to make “the welkin ring.” Some of the arranged by Rose Phelps, with organ ac¬ on hillsides. effects possible can be forecast or tried At Glendale, California, Easter open air companiment. An Easier song for women’s In Southern California thousands united out by means of phonograph records. The services at dawn also drew thousands of voices, a cappella, is by Paul Fehrmann, ar¬ last season in musical and religious services worshipers to the slopes of a cemetery recorded Easter selections below are sug¬ ranged by E. Harold Geer. in outdoor locations. But Easter dawn gestions: Joy to the World (Victor 20246), called “Forest Lawn.” Here, again, the For closing numbers there is Now is services were held indoors, for example, Open the Gate (Victor 5S87), Christ Arose audience joined in singing All Hail the Come Salvation and Strength, a four part at the McCarthy Memorial (Christian) (Victor 19883), Holy City (Victor 6312), Power of Jesus’ Name, following the open¬ anthem with organ accompaniment, by Church in Los Angeles, to fill the increas¬ I Know That My Redeemer Liveth (Victor ing of the program with a fanfare of trum¬ Perry Fletcher; and The Strife is Over, ing demand for this type of festival for pets. This indeed is important psychology 9104), Hosanna! by Granier (Columbia also a four part anthem with organ accom¬ those who could not go to more distant in putting so large a gathering in a rever¬ 50032 D). paniment, by George Rathbone. outdoor services. In climates where open ently receptive mood. On this particular Music especially appropriate for Easter Suitable Anthems are: Now is the Hour air services are unsuitable, or on days program these numbers followed: dawn, arranged in parts, or chorus, is sug¬ of Darkness Past (a cappella), by William when weather is unfavorable, the indoor gested below: S. Nagel; Christ, the Lord is Risen To¬ Easter dawn service is of practically equal Hosanna—by the Orpheus Club Christ the Lord is Risen Again by Eric day, by Lily Strickland; For He That was significance. Unfold Ye Portals and An Easter Song, Dead is Risen, by Lawrence; Shoutin’ Sun A sunrise service can be as simple or as by Glendale Women’s Choral Club Thiman—four part anthem with organ. This is the Day—Psalm CXXIII, 24, by (Spiritual, a cappella), by Frances McCol- elaborate as worshipers and resources de¬ Hymn—Awake My Soul, ’Tis Easter lin; and While It zvas Yet Dark, by cide. But a great deal of the awe and Morn, Women’s Choral Club and Audi¬ J. H. Maunder—four parts and organ. Our Lord is Risen from the Dead, by Marshall. mysticism that pervades this early hour in ence Men’s Voices: King of Kings, by a religious service depends upon the music Reading—God of the Open Air, by Henry Edward S. Barnes—four parts and organ. The Promise of Resurrection, by Clar¬ Simper-Nevin. Two-Part Choruses: Three mr used. The crowd may or may not catch all Van Dyke. Easter Carols, by R. R. Forman: and Na¬ the words of a sermon, but music is a lan¬ ence Dickinson, for chorus, organ, harp, At Mount Roubidoux, Riverside, Cali¬ violoncello and violin accompaniment. ture’s Eastertide, by William Baines. 111 guage that all hear on the farthest hill, Organ: The Risen Christ, by E. S. Hosmer. i or the highest balcony. It is even heard, via fornia, the pioneer spot of outdoor Easter Alleluia! The Strife is O’er, by T. radio, by the shut-in, who thus participates. sunrise services, many journey long distances Frederick Candyln—four parts and organ. Music indeed is such a large part of the to attend. They even make the pilgrimage This Glad Easter Day, arranged from Easter sunrise service that clergymen the day and night before, to gain a place on Norwegian by Clarence Dickinson—solo Carlyle said, ”The meaningiof song recognize it as drawing eager worshipers. the slope. It was most appropriate that and chorus with organ accompaniment. Equally important, for those attending, is their 1934 service opened with Lovely Ap¬ ’Tis the Spring of Souls Today, by Ed¬ goes deep. Who is there that, in participation in the music. pear Over the Mountains. This was sung win H. Lemare. logical words, can express the ef¬ In the Hollywood Bowl, probably better fect music has on us? A kind of known for its “Symphonies Under the inarticulate, unfathomable speech, “Endings,” an article by Dr. Percy Goetschius, scheduled Stars” each summer, the following program which leads us to the edge of the for Easter 1934, illustrates the wisdom of and announced for this issue, will appear in May infinite and lets us for moments gaze SETTLEMENT SCHOOL congregational singing: into that” 204 APRIL, 1936 THE ETUDE 205 A Pictorial Visit to the Birthplace, at Eisenach, of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
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7. Spinning Wheel of Bach’s Mother. Notice the Lute on the wall. 8. The Bach Family Crest. 9. Young folk celebrating Bach’s birthday by playing on his own instruments in the Bach House. 10. Bach’s favorite Violin. 11. Hans Bach, the great grandfather of Johann. The Violin shown was inher¬ ited and played by Johann. 12. Kitchen in the Bach Home. 13-14. Students at a Bach Birthday Festival. 15. Bach’s Cradle.
APRIL, 1936 207 THE ETUDE The Private Teacher and Music in the Schools The Musician's Relation to the Public
From a Conference with A Conference with the President of the Eastern Music Educators’ Conference
George L. Lindsay Edward L. Bernays DIRECTOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION, SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA The Internationally Famous Public Relations Counsel
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the instrumental classes, which in mam- ceive the instruction in the clearest In 1922 Mr. Bernays married Miss Doris The Business Guide mediately recognized, but in the life and schools have been conducted within the N MANY WAYS, Edward L. Bernays The Broad Equipment George leroy lindsay, a. b., and most logical manner. Soul and I E. Fleischman, a gifted writer, a graduate Mus. B., zms born January 23, 1888, social environment of the child, these re¬ schools themselves by school music teachers, is one of the most distinctive human PUBLIC RELATIONS counsel may MOST ARTISTS, whether of the type emotion must be reached before true of Barnard College, who is his partner in at Ashbourne, Pennsylvania. He was edu¬ sults are very practical. as well as by part time professional music products of our modern and highly be described as a man with a keen who think of nothing but their art— acceptance and real comprehension are all his enterprises. cated in the public schools of Philadelphia teachers, have enhanced the work of the complicated age. More than this, his career insight into human nature, a thorough or those who, besides great artistic gifts, possible. Music, as an art, has led the Some of his outstanding accomplishments and of Danbury, Connecticut. His career A Vital Study private music teacher. presents one of the picturesque romances knowledge of mass psychology, and a also have good business heads—usually find way in vitalizing and modernizing include Light’s Golden Jubilee; the 50th may be epigrammatically described. He is MONG the values of school music to of the century. Born in Vienna, in the facility for making exhaustive analyses of that they need help in managing their in¬ A methods of instruction in general. The Advance in Pedagogy Anniversary of the invention of the electric a graduate of Columbia College of Music . the individual pupil are: early 1890’s, he is a nephew of the famous the facts underlying a problem. Thus terests and their relations to their public. individual pupil and his personal point light in which President Hoover, Thomas and of Temple University. He was the Methods of instruction in psychologist, Sigmund Freud. He was armed, he is in a position to mold public With the coming to the Metropolitan 1. It has enriched child life through of view receive consideration; and the A. Edison and Henry Ford participated; first graduate to receive the degree of these days are continually changing brought as an infant to New York, where opinion so that it comes to an advantageous Opera House in New York of the late the singing of beautiful folk and art “lock step” of mass drill in memoriz¬ Soap Sculpture, which has become a sig¬ Bachelor of Music from Temple University. and improving. Writers of musical text his father became a highly respected mem¬ understanding of his client’s projects. Otto Kahn, with his keen business head, songs. ing has given way to social class con¬ books are seeing things from new points nificant art movement during the last the Board began to look around for an He has been for many years a teacher of 2. It has elevated the child’s taste ber of the New York Produce Exchange. With the Great War, Bernays was made siderations in which young people are of view. The private teacher of music dozen years; the Actor’s Breakfast with outlet for the services of its artists, to piano and was for thirty-one years an through an intelligent listening to the Since 1848 many members of his family a member of the United States Commission social entities who live, and feel, and should keep in continual touch with the President Coolidge, which served to reveal whom it was paying very high fees. I be¬ organist and choirmaster. He was for radio and the recordings of vital music. had lived in America, whither they came on Public Information, and in that capacity think, and freely express themselves. the human side of the late President; the came a partner of the Metropolitan Musical some years in charge of the boys’ grammar This has broadened the horizon of latest phases of progressive education in after the German Revolution which en¬ served in Paris during the Peace Confer¬ 4. The collateral activities in music handling of Secretary Hoover’s Committee Bureau, which was created to do precisely school of the Wilmington Friends’ School. school, home and community far be¬ the schools, as well as in technic of instruc¬ riched our country with many intellects too ence of 1918-1919. After the war he helped in the schools, through orchestras, to the Paris Exposition in 1925; and others. this. One of my first contracts was at a Mr. Lindsay was a supervisor of music in yond expectation. tion. The times demand that there shock! frank and democratic to be persona grata in to further the reemployment of ex-service bands and large and small ensemble ac¬ His vast contacts with all manners of concert at the Metropolitan, given as a the Philadelphia schools from 1918 to 1925 3. The influence of music as an art be this understanding, this coordination the land of their birth. Thus, a relative men for the United States Government. He and since 1925 has been Director of Music tivities, have related, stimulated, and and, shall we say, articulation. The private of Mr. Bernays became the United States helped to establish recognition for the Re¬ people, from rulers and presidents down, benefit for the widow of the Spanish com¬ has affected all types of classroom justified instrumental and vocal instruc¬ Education of the School District of Phila¬ teacher who looks upon the public school, Minister to Sweden, during the Lincoln public of Lithuania. He then organized as well as his familiarity with so many poser, Enrique Granados, who, you will presentation. Teachers have realized tion given by professional teachers. delphia. which may provide little or no music in¬ administration. It is interesting, in this his own office and has been the Counsel on people of the music world, led us to believe recall, was drowned on the British boat that “mind set” alone is not enough that readers of The Etude would be most Mr. Lindsay is an instructor and lecturer All of these activities have increased the struction, as a kind of natural enemy, con¬ connection, to recall that at this time Public Relations to governments, corpora¬ “Sussex” when it was destroyed by a for understanding. “Mind set” is a interested in tales of his remarkable ex¬ at Temple University, the American In¬ desire to study music, so as to foster the suming the time for other things, which his Richard Wagner came very near to mak¬ tions, industries, and individuals. He has German submarine. The program was one modern pedagogical term used to de¬ periences with great public men and stitute of Normal Methods, Columbia Uni¬ note the preparation of the lesson, so material interests of all private teachers of pupil should have for music study, is in ing America his home. been a lecturer on Public Relations at New of the most remarkable ever assembled. artists, but we felt that even more interest¬ versity and the University of Pennsylvania. that the child’s mind is enabled to re¬ music. The piano classes, the voice classes, many cases himself to blame. It he kept The younger Bernays grew up in the York University. His own organization, Paderewski, Kreisler, Novaes, and a large He is a composer of anthems, part songs in closer touch with the schools, he would brownstone section of Upper New York which embraces a large staff of trained ex¬ ing would be his reactions upon the public number of famous singers, took part. This and organ and piano compositions and also find the school which supports music a real and was graduated from De Witt Clinton perts, is located in handsome quarters on relations of the musician. was far more than a mere concert. It was In addition to many pamphlets and ar¬ the author and co-author of many educa¬ aid in his work ami he might find mam- High School in that city. He attended the forty-third floor of the Irving Trust an “occasion,” a reverent memorial for ticles, Mr. Bernays has written two books tional articles and several books on school opportunities to serve and develop his in¬ Cornell University and was graduated in Building, at One Wall Street, in New York the dead. Every artist appeared to be which have passed through several editions, music in the field of class and assembly terests through channels which are not 1912 with the degree of B. S. from the City. His services are considered of suffi¬ deeply impressed with this, particularly “Crystallizing Public Opinion” and “Propa¬ singing, school orchestras, music methods, now apparent to him. Agricultural College Courses (under the cient value to corporations so that they Paderewski, who came upon the stage with and appreciation. ganda.”—Editor's Note. The influence of school instrumental prac¬ famous Liberty Hyde Bailey). After col¬ have gladly paid him fees comparable to a dignity of mien that it is impossible to Mr. Lindsay is the founder of the All- tice has already manifested itself upon the lege he entered the newspaper field and those of outstanding attorneys. forget. Probably no one ever heard the Philadelphia High School Music Festival country as a whole. There was a time soon became editor of two medical journals, great Polish master play more superbly. movement and was one of the first to de¬ In the darkened house, his dominating when the players in American orchestras “The Dietetic & Hygienic Gazette” and velop radio broadcasting of school music mastery of the instrument soon spread to were ninety-five per cent foreign bom. “The Medical Review of Reviews.” Hav¬ programs direct from school situations, the entire audience. But Paderewski was Now wc have a very large number of native ing become interested in Richard Bennett’s which is now in its fifth year. Mr. Lindsay not playing to them; he was playing to born players who received their incentive contemplated production of Brieux’s “Dam¬ is also founder and ex-president of the In the eternal. Obviously, he was so moved and opportunity partly through public aged Goods,” and convinced that the play and About Philadelphia Music Educators was destined to be of very great value that he played like a man trying to free schools. These new players are so fine Club and past president of the Music De¬ himself from a deep personal grief; not that many of the orchestral performers of from the standpoint of social hygiene, he partment of the Pennsylvania State Edu¬ wrote to the producer endorsing the play. merely the loss of a great fellow artist, a generation ago would be amazed to hear cation Association. He established the Bennett saw in Bernays just the kind of but the tragedies of his native Poland, them. We have to remember that when music section of Schoolmen’s Week at the intelligent suppo'rt he needed and enlisted which this needless death so forcefully typi¬ Von Bulow was rehearsing “Tristan and University of Pennsylvania and is Presi¬ his volunteer activity and enthusiasm in fied. In addition to Paderewski’s art there Isolde” in 1867, at Munich, the orchestra dent of the Eastern Music Educators’ Con¬ promoting the much debated drama. Ber¬ was always the tremendous personality of ference, for the term of 1935-1937.— rebelled and said that such music was nays organized a Sociological Fund to fur¬ the man. Had he been in any other call¬ Editorial Note. literally impossible to play. Now we hear ther the play. ing, his idealism, his bigness of spirit, his high school orchestras in some cities play¬ brilliant intellect, would have made him A Campaign Problem ing the Overture to “Die MeistersingcA The Broader Activity a world figure. Instinctively he did things and the Tschaikowsky symphonies, and HE GREATEST common problem HE ENTERPRISE was so successful which attracted attention to him because T playing them very well indeed. T of the private music teacher and the that it led Bernays into the field of he was not afraid to be original. In our own work we make a consistent music teacher in the public schools is music and the theater. Here he worked that of convincing the larger public of the effort to prevent the music from merely for years, publicizing many of the greatest The Pleasant Egotist practicability of music. Once Faraday was living and dying in the classroom as tech¬ living artists of the period, including IT HAS BEEN often found that one of approached by a lady who said, “Mr. Far¬ nic, but carry it through all the fields oi Caruso, Barrientos, Pasquale Amato, de the characteristics of certain types of aday, I am immensely impressed with your instruction. We have, for instance, annual Luca, Elman, Nijinsky, the New York genius is a kind of ingenuous but over¬ theory of induction, but of what practical festivals, both local and city-wide, which Philharmonic Orchestra, the Russian Bal¬ towering egotism. This is sometimes so value can it be?” Faraday smiled and re¬ engage the interests of over twelve thou¬ let, Elsie Ferguson, Ruth Chatterton, extreme that one feels that he is dealing plied, “Of what practical value is a baby?" sand pupils. This idea is carried over to Fokine and Fokina, Igor Stravinsky, Anna with a psychopathic personality, as indeed As a matter of fact, the theory of induction the community, and the parents and fricnF Case, Toscha Seidel, Martinelli, and others. was the case with the famous solo dancer at that time had very little practical value, join in making music a real force in their The technic that he developed in publiciz¬ of the Russian Ballet, Nijinsky. I remem¬ but since then its importance to electrical lives. The broadcasting stations have co¬ ing these artists and also various dramatic ber that a well known journalist inter¬ industries can only be measured in millions operated with us for five years. We broad¬ productions, so that they would command viewed Nijinsky in the train, all the way and millions of dollars. The trouble is that cast, by remote control, assembly music favorable public opinion, laid much of the from New York to Boston. As they were so many in the tax-paying public have little programs, showing to the citizen in his foundation for his later work as a Public approaching the end of the journey, Nijin¬ or no imagination. They see the money home all types of group and mass music Relations Counsel. sky inquired when the interview would be going out for something that is as intangi¬ activities in well integrated programs. The In fact Bernays may be said to have been published. The journalist replied that it ble to them as was Faraday’s theory to his response from the public lias been very fine- the dynamic force that created this new would take a little while, whereupon the friend, and they cannot picture in their It is estimated that not less than one hun¬ field for the promotion of industry, corpora¬ dancer flew into a rage, declaring that his minds that the money is actually being in¬ dred thousand pupils and parents listen in tions, individuals and all kinds of other time had been wasted and that he wanted vested in something which will be worth to every broadcast. This influence uptm enterprises. Press agents, or their equiva¬ the journalist put off the train. He was millions to the State. the music of the city is far reaching. We lent, had existed since the early days of in such a state of hysteria that we had the Therefore, all private teachers and all create a demand for private instruction, recorded history; but here was a new type, train stopped at the next station, and the public school teachers should pool their through incentives provided in schools, such a scientist, applying all the latest discoveries newspaper man was glad to make his interests and work continually together. as orchestral activities, which the private in the social sciences to his task of gaining escape. The investments made in music are of en¬ teacher would find impossible to bring acceptance from the public for his client’s Underwood t Vndencood Nijinskv was one of the most notorious during value. The results may not be im- about. products, enterprises and ideas. EDWARD L. BERNAYS (Continued on Page 256) (Continued on Page 254) 208 APRIL, 1936 209 THE ETUDE PITCM/MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS When Every Gentleman Was a Musician
B&SbOON Memories of the Golden Age of Music in England
A Conference with Marion Keighley Snowden
Noted English Pianist and Lecturer HECKElPHONE
Secured Expressly for The Etude Music Magazine
ENGLISH HORN PHE SUBJECT of this interview, Miss Company.” Pasaqualigo, a worthy Italian his contemporaries. At that Marion Keighley Snowden, was born statesman and critic, said of Henry VIII, time, nearly everyone could i Birmingham, England. Her father is “He plays well on the lute and virginals, sing or play at least member of a distinguished family of British and sings from book at first sight.” His strument. Indeed, writers and journalists. He is known as body of musicians numbered seventy-nine, sidered shameful not to be "The Yorkshire Novelist.” Miss Snowden In the Chapel Royal he maintained thirty- able to do so. Thomas Mor- ley, one of the best known clarinet t cousin of Viscount Snowden, one of o trained singers. England's most famous statesmen. Her Certainly, for about i century after the musicians of his time, wrote musical training has been directed entirely musical activities of Henry VIII, there a book called “A Plaine and by Tobias Matthay. For some years she probably' " more musical' ’ amateurs- j17Easy— Introduction to i>Prac- CLARINET has been a professor on the staff of the among the aristocracy of England, in pro- tical Musicke.” At the be- Matthay School in London. She has toured portion to the population, than in any other ginning, he tells of a pupil . extensively abroad a. a virtuoso. Recently country before or since. who had been visiting friends she appeared with great success before the and to whom, after supper, Musical Treasure Houses DOUBLE BASS Annual Convention of the Music Teachers’ his hostess had . presented National Association in Philadelphia, when LIBRARIES of the British part, earnestly requesting SAXOPHONE she delivered an address and played char- L Museum, of Buckingham Palace, of the him to sing. “And when,” MARION KEIGHLEY SNOWDEN acteristic music of the Elizabethan period. Bodleian Museum, and Christchurch, at he says, “after many excuses, UKELELE Gowned a i lady of a Tudor Court, she Oxford, of Peterhouse, at Cambridge and I protested unfeignedly that made a very impressive figure at the key- of the Royal College of Music London, I could not, everyone began to wonder, yea, Flemish envoys, and says: “There were board. all are amazing reservoirs of song folios some whispered to others, demanding how boys on a stage in the center of the hall, MANDOLIN I was brought up, so that upon shame of some of whom played the flute and virginals, BUGLE ***** and old virginal books (much IF HENRY VIII introduced the Refor- script) from which even he of s< mine ignorance, I go now to seek out mine making the sweetest melody.” Boys who mation, he also introduced a fondness nation old friend, Master Gnorimus, to make my- had been educated at Bridewell and Christ’? for certain cultural projects, notably of the most colorful periods in history, self his scholar.” Hospital were considered more valuable as music and' literature," which. blossomed in Take, for instance, that... picturesque Eliza-—' servants and apprentices, because of their TRUMPET the glorious Renaissance that marked the bethan, Sir Philip Sidney. In the hall of Instruments Everywhere skill in music. We read of a shoemaker BANJO reign of his brilliant and vivid daughter, IF PEOPLE went to visit their friends, who was thought an imposter because he Elizabeth. It is of course impossible to they would find the viol hanging in the could neither sing, sound the trumpet, play estimate just when what might be called the works of their host. Invariably music v guest chamber, so that they could amuse upon the flute, nor reckon up his tools i i part of the program. The performers themselves if they so wished, and if men rhyme. On one occasion, a a who had FRENCH HORN e sometimes professionals, but ii had the barber, they could pass the a situation in the royal stables was pro¬ Duke of Buckingham for alleged treason, instances they were enthusiastic amateurs. . of waiting their turns, by playing the moted to the duty of keeping eavesdroppers Upon this interesting cultural scene there lute, virginal, or cither; for these instru- from the council chamber door, and here is i 1564 the immense poetical, philo- ments were always to be found the his description of how he passed an evening: Henry and the desires of his glamorous sophical and emotional personality of Wil- barbers’ shops. There was : dawn, “Sometimes I foot it with dancing, court. The King was a zealous devotee liam Shakespeare; and nothing can reflect music at night, music at dinner, at supper, with my gittem, else with my cittern, then of music and the court and gentry the importance of music at this period more at weddings, and at funerals. Sagudino, I carol up a song withal that by and by TROMBONE questionably influenced thereby. than the vast number of references made the Venetian Ambassador, describes a ban- they come flocking round me like bees to The musical ability of “Bluff Prince to the art in the works of Shakespeare and quet given by Henry VIII, in honor of the honey.” Here, you see, was a man of no Audible Hal” is one of the most in¬ great education who could VibTdhoAs teresting pictures in musical only sing but also play history. Born in 1491, he two instruments. Pitch Length Frequi BARITONE died in 1547. Note that he Music, too, formed part C .18 75' 32768, came to the world at the THE EXTRACT AND EFFECTOF THE QVENES of the education of all ladies C .575' 16384 dawn of the great period of Maiefties letters p atents to Thomas Tallis and William Birde, and gentlemen. A young -C' .IS' 8192 Inaudible world adventure, marked by gentlewoman was supposed far the pruning of mufeke. C‘ 1.5' 109b Vibrations the discovery of America in to be able to read and write. 1492. Civilization was un¬ But this was not enough. C* ’ y 2018 L IZ A.B ET H by the grace ofGod fjueneof Englxn.it Fr ounce and Ireland' defender of the frith err. To ai Length in A U dergoing a re-awakening; E C* 6' 1021 She had to play upon the an Rags- 0007 to 0004 and, in all conditions of life, printers boktftUers and ether officers rmmjlers and fubtctlsgreting, Knoweye.tharwefor the c-fpei tall affcFlion and virginals, lute, and cittern, C 1 512 MODERN good sot/ that me haue and be are to the fetence ofmujicke and for the aduauncement thereof ,ly our letters patents m Rags 1.37 to .02 thought was changing might¬ and to read from the book C 2 ' 256 ORGAN dated the xxt /. of lanuarysnthe xvt i .y ere ofour ratine,hauegranntedfnil prwtledgt and licence vn to our see (helotted .12.3 to .07 ily. Henry was expected to at sight. C. 1 128 be an ecclesiastic and was JertiauntsThom.it Tallis and William Birde Gent, of our Chappell,and to the ouerlyuer of them, & to the affiants rfthem violet- | 3b. One of the most interesting C. 8’ bl educated for the Church. In andtf thejurutuer of them,for xx/.ye arcs next enftting, to tmprtnt any andfo many as they mil of Jitfonge or fonges in men at this segment of the C. lb' 52 .4000 this way he must have been partes, either in Engltfit, Latine, French , Italian, or other tongues that may ferue for mujicke either in Chunheor lengthy Tudor period was .4 fcOO thoroughly trained in music, chamber , or otherwife to he either plaid orJoonge, And that they may rule and can ft to he ruled by imprejfion any paper to Sir Thomas More (1478- .--- 5 700 which, during his life, be¬ feme for pnntingor priifing of any fongc or fonges, andmay fell andvtter any prv.tcdbokes or papers of any fcngeor 1535), statesman and author, came his greatest avocation. fonges, or any bookes or quteres offttch ruled paper imprinted, -jAlfo see fir.tightly bp the fame forbid all printers booke- Lord Chancellor under Henry fefcOO The Venetian ambassadors fellers fubtelU & Jfrangers, other then as is aforefaid, to do any the premiffes, or to bring or cattfe to be brought cut of any VIII, whose “Utopia” is still noted with surprise, in 1515, regarded with classical rev¬ forren Realmes into any our dominions anyfongc orfonges made and printed in anyforren comtrie,tofell or put to (die, vp~ that “he played on almost erence. He was a man of every instrument and com¬ pen paine of our high difpteafure. And the offender in any of the premiffes for euery time to ferfet to vs cur hares andfuc- infinite charm, penetrating posed with skill.” He is ceffersfortie fillings,and to the/aid Thomas Tallis & VI jlliam Birde or to their affigr.es &to the ajfignes efthcfuruiuer of wit, fine moral courage and known to have composed two the,ad & entry thefaid bakes papersfonge or fonges,We hauealfo by thefame willed
New Thoughts on a New Instrument
By C. Irving Valentine
Head of The Music Department, Newtown High School,
New York City
As told to R. H. Wollstein
THE PIANO-ACCORDION has ing background for brass solo work; it arbused more new interest than any makes a thoroughly pleasant accompanying other instrument within the last instrument for the mandolin, the oboe, the twenty years. You will note that we say violin, the clarinet, the saxophone, and the THE FAMOUS ARMCO RADIO BAND new interest, rather than a re-birth of inter¬ flute; and—best of all—it is a delightful in¬ est, as has been the case with many other strument to play and can be carried any¬ music making machines that have grown where, on trips, picnics, or parties, where popular. This is because the instrument is a piano cannot, and where harmonized By-Products of School Music something of a novelty. The accordion itself music can add materially to the fun. The is not new. For generations one of the So much as an informal approach to the favorite “popular” instruments (that is to piano-accordion. The practical thing now By Frank Simon, Mus. Doc. say, played by the people rather,than by pro¬ is, how to play it. Everybody can learn it, fessional virtuosi) of Italy and Germany, it of course, and may derive a great deal of President, The American Bandmasters’ Association; partakes of the nature of a bellows-pro- pleasure from it; but I always think that it C. IRVING VALENTINE Conductor of his famous ARMCO Band; pelled hand-organ. We can see its develop¬ fits most naturally into the fingers of those Director, Band Department Cincinnati Conservatory of Music ment from the old bible regals (German— who already play the piano or the organ. the major chords without sharps. This in- jump a fifth in the bass. It is easier in beeble regals) of our ancestors in Europe For them, the right hand will offer no strument plays in the scales of F, C, G and scale work, and much easier to handle. At he Etude is pleased to present the can Bandmasters’ Association, an organisa¬ nati Conservatory of Music in 1932, Dr. was not permitted to suffer serious handi¬ and in America, later, the “lap organ.” novelties or difficulties at all, although they D. The twenty-four bass piano-accordion the very outset, tin- piano-accordion may T following article by Frank Simon, tion composed of the leading bandmasters Simon in a short time developed a student cap. There were some instances, however, But the piano-accordion as we know it will encounter some slight differences in has three rows of buttons, giving the fun- seem a bit clumsy to liandle, because the celebrated bandmaster and cornet soloist, of the North American Continent. He was band which plays the finest works in artis- in which music was looked upon as a frill, today is different again. This difference fingering and touch. But they will have to damental bass notes, together with the player must hold the weight of the thing the national broadcasts of whose famous one of the organisers of this Association, and the economy ax was relentlessly grows out of a development in its construc¬ get used to an entirely new technic for the major and minor chords. Here one can and at the same time manipulate the bellows wielded. This made me wonder if parents tion that is really a simplification. In ad¬ left hand. ARMCO Band are enjoyed by millions. conceived for the betterment of bands and play in the keys of E-flat, B-ilat. F, C,
Ssidor Philipp
Secured expressly for The Etude Music Magazine By Florence Leonard
the work of the pupil. A student requires Two great helps toward security may be sixths make a similar demand on his think¬ WHAT IS a good teacher? How is disciplining; and cannot be allowed to mentioned: ing powers. Small hands need carefully a good teacher to be judged? Can follow merely his own inclinations. His First, slow practice, with thought given chosen material, especially in the case of a good teacher be judged by his work must be graded, if he is to make to every note. There must be a definite exercises using one or more sustained notes. hold on each note until the player is abso¬ Some hands require stretching exercises, progress. He cannot skip from one grade Naturally he must be judged by his to another, without taking the intermediate lutely sure of it. This manner of practic¬ some do not. (All hands will be benefited pupils; but it is necessary to consider what steps—all of them. His ascent to the ing must be the foundation. he can do with a poor pupil, not merely by some form of practice with many differ¬ Second (and this has come to me of late) ent rhythms and accents; which has been heights of art must be slow and gradual. what he accomplishes with a good one. He cannot play Beethoven before dementi, the pianist must have the technic of the For not even a mediocre teacher can wholly long a characteristic device of mine for Chopin before Czerny, Debussy before entire keyboard. Whether he wishes to spoil a really musical pupil. overcoming difficulties.) Mozart and Mendelssohn. play a Mazurka of Chopin or a Song Win,, But if the fitting exercise is discovered, out Words by Mendelssohn; he must have Teacher or Virtuoso then it often happens that after the student The good teacher also must be constantly giving examples by his own playing of the technic of the whole keyboard; he must O BE a good teacher is very difficult; has practiced for some minutes, the diffi¬ T illustrations of what he requires from the be in command of it. and there are few of them. The good culty has vanished, is no longer there! student. One cannot teach well and vividly Further, the player must feel relaxation. teacher will take more interest in his pupil Practice With the Brain without continually illustrating, showing the Arms, shoulder and body must be free. .“t" ' ' i* £ it ^ a.j rT~- ■"—: -—r 7 ~rrn than in himself. But the virtuoso thinks This relaxation is a matter of will and self- UT SUCH EXERCISES, and indeed pupil cause and effect, technic and tone. of himself rather than of his pupil. B control. If the pianist lias self-control, he There was Chopin, for example. Chopin all material for practice, must be car¬ ried out more with the brain than with the can relax. But if he holds the arms and the was an artist rather than a teacher, despite Security All-important fingers. And this idea, it is evident, must whole body tense, he will not have the self- the fact that he taught. But Georges control which can master every muscle. To Mathias, pupil of Chopin, was the greatest be inculcated by the teacher. It is often THE GOOD TEACHER always bears acquire this condition he should practice teacher of France. From Chopin, Mathias true that he must even show the indolent in mind the ideals of the artist. What very slowly, with the mind centered on ease learned beauty of tone, clearness of technic, and talented pupil how to use his brain in is the dream of all pianists? To find cer¬ in the muscles. exquisite finish of detail. Fifty repetitions practicing. tainty and security of fingers! If they of an arpeggio were not too many for Another duty of the teacher is to direct have not security, they have nothing. Again, this type of practicing is the prac¬ Mathias, if they were needed to produce ticing with concentration, with brain, which evenness of tone. And it was Mathias who must be continually demanded of the pupil. knew how to impart, as a teacher, those For it is more useful to practice one half- beautiful and musical qualities which he hour with concentration than eight hours had learned from Chopin the artist. without it. Saint-Saens, the great French musician, | ^ p jj ^ J J was a genius who combined in rare pro¬ Fingering Chosen by Teacher P portions the qualities of both artist and STILL ANOTHER aid to security is the teacher. The ideas of Saint-Saens were right choice of fingering; and here what inspired me to seek new ideas for my again the teacher must guide the pupil. own pupils. Consider the “Etudes" of Chopin, in the p p .0j ——j-t—f p uHji many editions. How many ways of finger¬ Teacher Must Discover and Invent ing these editions present! Each editor FOR THAT IS, indeed, the role and the seems to be trying to invent a new finger¬ duty of the teacher. He must discover ing. But the fingering of Chopin, himself f . . oresc. - -D.S.%* ways to help the pupil. Does he aspire to is always the best. That is found in the teach merely interpretation, and not to Kullak and Mikuli editions. For the classic £ £--l §= *1 i burden himself with the “how” of the ability compositions, the simplest fingering is al¬ J fc to interpret ? With technical problems ? ways the best. But how can technic be separated from in¬ terpretation, when one - is playing master Dynamics Indispensable TRIO * works? Does not the delivery of a phrase WHAT SUBJECT is more important depend on the ability to control the for a teacher to develop and to illus¬ muscles ? Must not the two interdependent trate than touch, with its variations in subjects be studied and developed together? dynamics? If the tone is to be forte or No, if some difficulty of technic confronts meszoforte, it must be on the bed of the the pupil, the teacher must not say to him, key. Piano tone I make on the surface. il basso marcato “Find out for yourself how to do it 1” He And I grade the depth of the key depression ‘*'■1 155n ^ ^-^__ -- must assist the pupil in finding out how. according to the amount of tone I wish. I ^ j ^ must follow the resistance of the key. Each Pupil Requires Different Advice SS ff_^ 5 2 1 8 8<3 8R 8 TTa • r~.——-1 cz———1 BUT WHATEVER a teacher does or is Deep Deep Deep "2/V does not do, he should bear in mind that every pupil requires different and in¬ To make these graduations, the tone must r dividual advice. Therefore much depends be mentally prepared. In a second the on the manner of thinking, on the quick amount of weight and tone must be planned mind and the power of observation in the For a light tone I “play off the key." r-^r 'd. c. portamento I play “from high," *th - rall.p rall.p teacher. There are hundreds of pupils— \ 45 , 50 Ul■ good, better and worse! No one system can mental preparation, for the tone must I* possibly apply to all pupils. The task of heavy, but the weight not so. w the teacher is to discover the special fault or weakness of each pupil and then to de¬ Follow the Composer vise exercises to overcome that fault or \X7HERE SHALL STUDENTSappb weakness. He must be ingenious, for often v V the various graduations of toneBut, he will find that he requires many devices obviously, where the composer has indicated for a single pupil, as well as a few devices them. And yet conductors, as well * V ■=» ^ T - 1, for many pupils. virtuosi, commit the crime against musK (iftpr ut CP For instance, there are hands which need of playing what they choose instead of wW to practice double notes. Others need the composer chose. If So-and-So plaj*“ Coda< octaves; others, scales; others, arpeggios. forte a passage which Beethoven marked > Ih. ' Some need to play arpeggios with unusual, piano, is that any reason why somebody ill. .UUUK I Jtlll.lPi' varied intervals. The drill in finding with 1 else should copy him and change the sen* M. Philipp has been for the better part of his life the lend!* „ p.„( the brain the new intervals, the unaccus¬ of the passage ? For that is exactly wrte1 tomed stretches, and playing them with Playing at the Paris Conservatoire, during which neriod he h Pr,°lesfor °f Piano for He is a man of broad human understanding, whose many kiL nel ?ht manJ virtuo, happens when the composer's marks at* tpfFS varied accents, is very important for cer¬ disregarded. No I The artist plays. w’,iI tain types of students. Double thirds and to numerous pupils Americans have heard him severaltimes en< ™refl hi his three recent visits to our country. umes over the air,” durir heart and soul, what the composer & Copyright 1936 by Theodore Presser Go. % From here go b.ack to $5 and play to A; then play Trio. British Copyright secured writtent 218 APRIL 1936 219 the etvds ORFA GRANDBtPOLKA^that manyofourreaderswouid]ike The continued and persistent s jmand forr ttllSthis concertCOIluex i poika of GottschaJk. , mr.„jp A to use it. Orfa, we are tojd, was the nam ; of Gottschaik’s young Jady friends. L.M. GOTTSCHALK
SCURRYING CLOUDS A fine fanciful piano picture which your fingers must paint with pastel colors. At the same time the piece provides for brilliancy and
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Karl Philipp Emanuel Bach was considered by some as a far greater pedagog than his great father. In many ways he was the pioneer of modern pianoforte playing. After a little practice the plastic character of this piece is such that it holds together like a mosaic and when well learned it goes
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CHINA BOY (Continued from Page 211) DONALD CLAFFUn Grade 2£. Allegretto M. M.J =96 vengeance ef both her successor, Anne aside the tapestry and entered the room, Boleyn, and Henry. Last year More was whereupon the Queen stopped playing, got JLI canonized by Pope Pius XI. up and came forward, pretending to strike He was unfortunate enough to take as a him, and saying that she never played in second wife a shrew. However, he tried to front of people, but only for her own amuse¬ tame her by teaching her to play the lute. ment and to shun melancholy. And then Sir Isaac D’Israeli, the antiquary, writes she asked him whether she or Mary, Queen quaintly about this: “Sir Thomas More of Scots, played the better. was united to a woman of the harshest Queen Elizabeth also played the lute. temper and most sordid manners. To There are two records of this. In 1565, soften the moroseness of her disposition, Zwetkovich wrote to the Emperor, Maxi¬ he persuaded her to play on the lute and milian, about the Queen: “She also played viol and other instruments every day. But very beautifully upon the lute and vir¬ THE “REGENT" whether it was that she had no ear for ginals.” And, in 1590, Baron Breuner, (SUPER-SCALE MODEL) Gulbransen Grand Piano Special voicing and regulating to suit in¬ dividual requirements give the "Regent" that "finished touch" which makes it truly YOUR piano. Thus adjusted, your "Regent" seems scarcely a separate in¬ strument, so perfectly does it identify it¬ self with your inspiration; its warmth and richness of interpretation are an ever- increasing joy. The "Regent" is full 5' 6’, the ideal size Grand for the studio. Stop in at your Gulbransen dealer. See the "Regent" Model as well as the other LESTER sizes of Gulbransen Grands, some of ESTABLISHED 1888 which are priced as low as $395, or send for catalog of our complete line of Those who base their Grands, Vertical Grands and Studio choice upon a knowledge of true worth, rather than Moderne; also the Gulbransen Spinet Copyright 1935 by Theodore Presser Co. on a foundation of un¬ type double reed organ. stable claims, acquire fine possessions. Many such PARADE OP THE SHARPS AND PLATS people are Lester owners. Grade2. . A. LOUIS SCARMOLIN, Op.86,No.4
2 3 4 3 % GULBRANSEN CO. 2 3 3 IesterPmo Co. ONE NAME • ONE PRODUCT • ONE QUALITY 1306 CHESTNUT ST. 816 N. Kedzie Avenue Chicago ' >> > => 1 > PHILA D E LPHIA mf ym. >■ 5 FROM THE DAYS OF LUTES f f- -0- 2S-. ~YT This unusual example of music printing is from “The First Booke of Songes or Ayres” by John Dotvland, published in 1597. Notice how the music is printed MUSIC LOVERS: f^Lr-D^ to accommodate the musicians while seated around a table. > > the world's " 3 35 MfS and $2C.00?r The Symphonies,_ 7.S Music, Operas, of BACH, WAGNER, music, she herself never became harmoni¬ Chamberlain to the Prince, Archduke 7BEETHOVEN, SCHUBERT, BRAHMS, ous as the instrument she touched.” Charles of Austria, writing to the Emperor, -^2 4 -3 ^ 2 2 1 i --- I ;AV etc- Mail Orders sent anywhere. Com- LIMJpIete Catalog “I” on request. Also Ferdinand: “On the 10th of June, in the jP 1 -»■ 'in And “Musical Bess” evening after supper, to refresh myself, I VtB ICt°r B" MUSIC SERVICE ' 111 E. 14th St.. New York City HE AMAZING FIGURE of Queen took a boat on the river, and the Queen tj ' v | 0 * Elizabeth was quite as striking as that came there too, recognized me, and sum¬ j'p misterioso — t of her father, Henry VIII, and her mother, moned me. She spoke a long while to me, the arrogant and ill-tempered Anne Boleyn. and then invited me to leave my boat and ALL THE MASTERS 2s- t . ^kr$p Vfw take a seat in that of the Treasurer. She HAVE LEVEL . . ; -j-m v \>m From her father she unquestionably in¬ herited much musical talent. She is known then had her boat drawn alongside and to have been a gifted performer upon the played upon the lute.” virginals, which many people believe were AUSTRIA Music at Table named after her, “The Virgin Queen.” From Walter von der Vogelweide, However, this is not true, because music N THOSE DAYS it was the custom for the greatest of the minnesingers, to Lehar, the me now preserved in the British Royal manu¬ glee or madrigal singers to sit vis a vis music-makers have been moved to immortal scripts reveals that virginals existed before at a table, when singing certain composi¬ composition by the inimitable beauty of this METROPOLITAN Elizabeth was born. (See Royal mss., Ap¬ tions. What is therefore more natural than land, for music is an accepted part of life OPERA pendix 58): Elizabeth could perform also that the music should be printed to accom¬ where the Beautiful Blue Danube-flows. You on an instrument known as the “poliphant.” modate this arrangement? That is, one too may know the great music schools, thrill copy was used for all four singers—all four to opera in the halls Beethoven cherished, in by Irving Kolodin This was strung with brass wire. In 1578 Salzburg of Mozart fame, in Linz and St. two of her compositions (“two little anthems parts being printed around the edge of the Florian where Bruckner lived and labored. The complete story of the Metropoli¬ or things in metre of hir majestie”) were page, so that each singer, as he sat at the tan Opera from 1883 to 1935 and the The heritage of this land is still vital, and be¬ retirement of Gatti-Casazza. In addi¬ printed. With the destruction of the table, had a part in front of him. longs to all the world. It is yours to enjoy! tion to the repertory, considered Spanish Armada in 1588, she took it upon In the songs the music was perfectly Austria is overnight from all ports. Expenses chronologically and comparatively, herself to write a poem, “Loke down and fitted to the words. They never thought are very moderate, 60% railway reductions. chapters are devoted to Toscanini, bowe downe Thine eare, O Lorde,” which of the words of a song as a mere peg on FESTIVALS: Vienna, June Caruso and others, with an appendix 7-21, Bruckner at Linz, July 16-21, Salzburg, giving casts of premi eres, revivals, im¬ was sung before her at a State Service at which to hang their music. Generally, it portant debuts, etc. Illus. $3.75. is slight and full of melody and color, suited July 25- August 31, Passion Plays at Thiersee, St. Paul’s. Possibly the music also was Sundays, May to September. Ready shortly. Enter your order now. in every way to the flexible lyric poetry, hers. Her musical establishment cost £1,576 International courses in instrumental, vocal, • Other Books for Music Lovers • annually, a very considerable amount for so that one gets equal joy from both. The orchestral music, conducting, composition, at GLUCK by Martin Cooper those days. • music always helps the mood and often Vienna and Salzburg. With a Preface by Edward J. I like the story which Sir James Mel¬ the grace and humor of the poetry. Very Write for our special itineraries with rates and Dent. S.9-7S; CLAUDE DE¬ often, too, composers wrote their own BUSSY—His Life and Works ville tells about Queen Elizabeth. As Am¬ fares, for festival programs, special booklets. by Lion Valias. $8.00; WIL¬ bassador from the Court of Mary, Queen lyrics. Campion, for example, not only was Consult your-travel agent today or inquire of: LIAM BYRD by E. H. Fel¬ of Scots, he was anxious to hear her, and a fine musician but also was undoubtedly lows. $5.00. so, he tells us, one evening a courtier drew one of the finest of our English lyric poets. AUSTRIAN STATE OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS him up to a quiet gallery where he was Just a word or two about other instru¬ TCURIST DEPARTMENT 114 Fifth Avenue, New York able to hear the Queen playing on her ments of this period. First, the viols were Dept. ET, 630 Fifth Avenue, New York virginals. He stood awhile, listening to the bowed instruments. Then there were Circle 6-3667 her playing excellently well. Then he pulled (Continued on Page 258)
APRIL, 1936 243 overlap the color and hard resonance mate¬ ating disaster right at the beginning. This rial into the high voice with the same result, position will result in pushed, hard tone that we have then no color or resonance and will be forced to make a direct change (break) somewhere on the way to the Lympic /€flk.sTH€ ^IHiigh action comes down to lift the low high tones. THE SINGER’S ETUDE and middle voice, and low color goes up to Right action must always precede the WORLD’S F€STIV-€ keep the high voice from jumping entirely sung tone. away from its natural foundation, there is Edited for April by Eminent Specialists a natural mixture or overlap of both ex¬ Those Precious Medium Tones , , “tInzer’s Etude” complete in itself. treme ends of the voice at its middle, re¬ THE WAY to each extreme end of the sulting in freedom of action, equal color, O in camony It is the ambition of The Etude to make this department a 8 voice must be prepared in the middle matching resonance, and even power through tones, where it is easiest to sing without the complete scale. strain, where the voice is most effective A vacation in Germany this summer will be an event of more In singing the pure headtone Wh-oo in color, and most natural in position and (without mixture), we again have two production. The pure headtone Wh-oo is than usual significance for lovers of sporf, culture and scenic paths to consider, color and action. The an extreme dilation exercise in the exact grandeur. Wh-oo in its position and action is the middle of the voice. It is the action-lift parachute which opens and stretches, and and color-protection of the power and Combined with the Xlth Olympic Games in which the elite of Headtones and Mixtures saves the voice from falling. We are call¬ height of all tones. more than 50 nations will participate, there will be contests be¬ ing the intense head or nasal dilation a Going the other way, the speaking voice tween the greatest contemporary masters in music, art and archi¬ parachute in order to make poignant the resonance is the bottom and balance of the tecture; scientific and educational congresses and expositions; By Bernice Hall sensation of the singer’s yawn. high voice and dark vowel sounds, so that We hope to make this clearer by setting the high tone may not slip entirely away quaint, picturesque folk festivals. factor of the whole voice system, in that it down the three stages of understanding and lifts the whole scale into flexibility of ac¬ from its natural fundamentals, and the dark For music devotees, the programs will be richly varied and TO BUILD anything and to build it realization the singer will gradually pass vowels be hollow and off pitch. tion, preserves youthful tone and color, and fascinating: Grand concerts in the Berlin State Opera, the Golden intelligently and well, from a house through before he arrives at the complete Through classified vowel sounds or color to a cake, or a singing voice, the adds many tones to each end of the com¬ and clear understanding of the sensation Gallery of the Charlottenburg Palace and in the Schlueter Court pass, that would otherwise be missing. It points, especially adapted to be produced component parts must be studied and under¬ Ee^Hi Ee-Hi Ee-Hi Ee-Hi and complete object of this pure headtone Practice these three single tones protects the voice from strain and far too indirectly, a resultant form or position of of the Berlin City Palace. Gewandhaus Concerts in Leipzig. stood separately until each single unit, by On this two-color exercise, sing a bright, exercise. the sensitive muscular curtains which build vowel sound, hi as in “high. early disintegration. Climaxed by the great Wagner Festivals to be held in Bayreuth, itself, is perfectly known for its use and pointed ee (long sound as in thee), as low DILATION—Vowel sound—Wh-oo, the resonators of the mouth, nose and head, Study them slowly and carefully, for the The understanding of this point is so nec¬ constructive qualities. To build well or to on the speaking voice resonance as possible. represented in three stages as we find the way to definite sensation of and the Mozart and Wagner Festivals at Munich. understanding of the combination of dila¬ essary to the whole health and life of every sing well the builder or singer must be Now bridge it over very slowly to the these positions. These definite sensations tion form and low resonance mixture. voice tliat we shall take the liberty of tall- 1— Parachute; Of course, there will be the famous attractions of Germany: as vitally interested in the single part and second tone on which hi is to be sung to are then a sure guide, for they are always Without losing the low resonance mix¬ ing in word pictures and similes concerning Romantic castles on the Rhine, charming health resorts, medieval as deeply charmed by its single nature as match as nearly as possible the ee in low 2— Singer’s yawn; the same when the tone is right in color, ture as the tone’s foundation, raise these it, so that the appeal to the imagination of in the completed structure or voice. resonance, color-width, and volume. 3— Dilation process. with ease of production and power. The towns, the Black Forest and the Bavarian Alps, to mention but All structure building in the voice has tones as high as possible into the dilation the singer may be more effective and the Be sure to keep the hi as near to the very form in preparation for the next exercise vowel sound is the sure leader to a classi¬ a few. to be taken from the inside, which means forward enunciation placement of the ee as practical working results be sooner ob¬ The singer’s yawn must not be confused in headtones. fied and correct result. carried out from the imagination on word tained. with the sleepy yawn which spreads back With Travel Marks and a 60% reduction in railroad fares, the pictures into reality, which, to the singer, Ex.4 The leading points and different working to extend the soft palate and pillars, and Now that you have used the bright e to Eternal Diligence traditional hospitality of the land of Gemiitlichkeit will be enjoyed is recognized and thoroughly understood point the hi in color, and can raise it in effects of this dilation exercise alone art so stretches the throat wide open. This ILATION, the pure headtones, and most inexpensively. For help in planning your itinerary, consult sound. And, like all first steps in any art, position, study the soft, dark e exercise on given in their relation to each other in the sleepy yawn is to be decidedly avoided in D then their mixtures require an untir¬ any word name that appeals keenly to the the vowel syllable Wh-oo. chart forms following, which will prove the singing, process. your Travel Agent and write for Booklet 123. imagination is the most desirable mode of Sing as many of the tones in this chart ing amount of patience and thought, as Ex. 2 very helpful in understanding the nature The singer’s yawn is felt closely and di¬ instruction and produces the quickest and as can be done easily, being careful that and extreme benefit oi its process. So far rectly under the front teeth, and from there indeed do all the best things we gain for GERMAN RAILROADS INFORMATION OFFICE most pleasurable results. In artist and they swing away from the lower resonance upward to the widely distended nostrils, ourselves. in the study of voice this prime factor las 665 Fifth Avenue at 53rd Street, New York teacher, keenness of imagination goes far far enough to allow them full freedom on not been given one third of the special at¬ and in its completion at the highest point Imagine the Wh-oo as a large, dark and toward being the measure of their under¬ Wh-oo - e the flowing breath without entirely losing tention necessary to build and preserve a in the arch of the mouth, which is the soft empty room which you are pouring full of Sing, on the medium tones of the voice, easy and fast-flowing breath. Then use standing and success. their low-resonance firmness and color. correct and beautiful voice scale. spot high up under the nose, or the nasal each different color separately and then to¬ Practice each tone by itself as in above floor composed of flexible and very sensitive the long sound of the vowel e, carrying it “Nasal” Not Noxious gether, sustaining the first slowly over to up and away from the loud, rough, low middle voice exercise, on the same vowel Amplifying Resonance WILBUR ALONZA SKILES NOW WE WOULD WARN the the second tone. sound, hi. Fix the following position chart firmly resonance, into this prepared, dark room, earnest voice student not to back N STRIKING a tuning fork we set in so as to paint it dark and soft in the yawny Voice Specialist — Author — Teacher of Singing Dilation Table Sing this exercise beginning with the key I in your idea and mind. (Contributor to The Etude Since 1927) away in fear of the word, nasal. All sing¬ of C and transposing it up by half steps as motion a small, insignificant sound. If stretch of the Wh-oo. YOUR questions (problems) on voice (speak¬ Singer’s yawn.Low color Dilation—Very close under front ing is some part or color-mixture of open far as the tones are free, easy and well- we hold the same fork, in motion, under teeth. In this way we will realize that the soft ing or singing) fully and expertly answered nasal resonance. Stretch over the tone.Depth the open base of a spherical resonator of tones of the voice are not made by simply (analyzed). NO COURSE. REASONABLE enunciated on enough low resonance bor¬ Singer’s Yawn—Wide stretch of the RATES for mall service. REFERENCES. Having studied the position and nature Fluffy, dark color.Sympathy restricting the breath supply, but by lifting Write: #194 Lane St„ Freeport, Pa. rowed from the bright cr through the ee. nictal substance, we find the fundamental nostrils. of the bright, hard vowels, a and ee, and Width in the nostrils.Richness tone of the vibrating fork intensified many the vowel enunciations into the head voice Position Points—Sensitive spot high the influence of chest resonance and head Dignity of tone.Velvet times over, thereby producing a louder and dilation-action as a parachute holds up a Maturity of tone.Softness under nose. Floating, or swinging chin. dilation upon their color and position, we richer tone. Then there is a particular thought-point will picture their color and position in re¬ Be very careful that the breath release The origin of the vocal tone, the Titra¬ The dark, dilated vowel e must keep its for the direct and carefully pointed enuncia¬ lation to the third bright or hard vowel— is greater with each tone that moves higher tion of the voice-cords alone, if we codd pressure on the speaking voice resonance, tion of the dark Wh-oo, which is the point i or hi (as in the word high.) up the scale. This exercise will fix in the hear it, would be a sound very much Ere which supplies it with correct pitch, firm, A is the most naturally nasal and has its of the upper lip or straight muscle under mind more clearly the opposite position and the tuning fork by itself, in volume and pointed position, clear enunciation, and position highest under the nose. Ee must the nose. To this location the extreme, color between the bright and the dark e. quality. The bony cavities of the mouth, carrying power. borrow bright resonance from a and has Also it will make more definite the absolute pointed enunciation of the Wh-oo must nose and head arc tire same kind of resona¬ Carefully and slowly sing the Wh-oo ex¬ its particular position close to the front necessity of leaving the breath flow more hang or cling. tors for the rcenforcement of the funda¬ ercise and the e exercise, separately and teeth. The third vowel—i has no definite free to do its own work in ascending the The lower jaw must float or swing freely, mental sound produced at the larynx, as s then together, as indicated in the first ex¬ position point but belongs to a and ee, and that it may take its natural position from the metal resonator for the reenforcemest ercise of this lesson, only be sure to re¬ must be imagined to be the highest in po¬ The dark vowel, Wh-oo, through its dila¬ the process of the enunciation itself. Do member that the first one is an exercise sition of these three speaking voice vowels. tion position lifts the dark e higher into the However we have found through long of the sound made by the tuning fork. not use the hideous fish mouth position for A contracted muscular interference in the of bright color, and this one the opposite, From now on we will add the aspirate h head position, beginning in the middle voice experience that for some time G above the the dark, round vowels. It is no more or dark color vowel. to the vowel i as it makes it easier of pro¬ where there is no strain, and thus prepares staff is a very healthy stopping place, and mouth or throat will have the same de¬ necessary to make unnatural faces in sing¬ stroying effect on the voice, in v-olume sw In this pure head tone exercise, form the nunciation and helps very greatly in the the way for scales and exercises on the that tones above this point should be sung ing than in speaking. Being quiet and nat¬ dark, dilation room of the Wh-oo first, quality, as would be had by placing a thra attack. vowel sound hi. only rarely, in comparison, until the voice ural brings the best results all around, and then sustain over to the soft, dark e tone, We will then describe hi as higher in grows naturally in power and flexibility piece of felt between the tuning fork and much more quickly. Frontal Resonance being careful to keep all the formation and position and color than a and ee and call it without effort. This refers of course to the resonator. I i we ruin the fork or tlx The speaking voice resonance, or bright, kl C \Y/ SUMMY’S CORNER S THE FOLLOWING single tones, influence of the Wh-oo to lift and color the a swinging or hanging vowel. It is a A high voices—sopranos and tenors. For resonator it can be easily replaced, hut the hard material, if not balanced and lifted L W BOOKS for Pre-School Beginners smooth, clear vowel and would be thin and . and, further on, the broken chord ex¬ voice cannot. And so it is that the path other voices the exercises must be trans¬ upward by the help of dilation, or head Be sure that none of this process moves sharp, colorless and uninteresting did it not ercises, are sung higher, much forward for Class or Private Instruction posed correspondingly lower. Contraltos must be free for the tone or vibrated a voice action, will lie too low in the lower back away from the teeth and front of the borrow resonance-paint from its two rela¬ hanging pressure of the enunciation of the column to reach the bony cavities of ® pharynx, so gaining too much breath- head. This is a nasal dilation, not a spread THE FIRST MONTH AT THE PIANO .50 tive vowels, a and ee. To add resonance- hi vowel sound is felt high up under the Ddo?£SeS WU1 n0t at firSt Carry this abovc nose and head for its reenforcemert « pressure on the chest, which will cause of the lower pharynx. Pour the breath color and quality, the hi must be pressed nose and against the forehead. By MANA-ZUCCA and PRESTON WARE OREM It is a good plan for the student to add quality and volume. .. over-forcing at the voice cords, thus cre¬ low on the speaking-voice resonance by These high tones sung on the hi have forward fast, full and free. A rote book for three and four-year-olds • Establishes first contact with the keyboard his own words to this broken chord ex¬ In reading this instruction, keep m tn a unique and interesting manner • Carefully adjusted to the capacity of the thinking the breath-weight down upon the the sensation of clinging against the bony ercise, for the testing of different sounds that we are studying this one essentu' wall of the nose and forehead, and being average child • Novel duet part for teachers or parents. CNow is the ideal time chest until the right amount of resonance to develop clear enunciation, and for his point by itself, to get a firm and well under¬ Comparing Victor Herbert with Reginald De Koven organize classes of pre-school beginners. To ensure is added to match the color of the a and ee. held there only by their own pressure, as s THE FIRST MONTH, own entertainment. stood idea of its very great value in It ivas natural for Herbert to achieve his orchestral fluency. He sat in followed by LITTLE SONGS. A, ee, and hi should be all on the same though the air were being constantly poured progress. the best orchestras of his day; he knew the band as a player and as a con¬ level of speaking-voice resonance, breath- against this bony wall like the stream of LITTLE SONGS TO PLAY Head Dilation ductor; his wife sang in the grand operas. The geniality of the man is CLAYTON F. SUMMY CO. weight, and color, so that they carry the a hose on a garden wall. AND SING mirrored in his tunes and in the humor that he could write into his instru¬ 429 S. Wabash Ave. 9 East 45th St. same quality and volume in all words con¬ We do not ourselves sing our high tones, BEie?7GTHAT tWs -Liana,ion „f The Even Scale By BERENICE BENSON BENTLEY Chicago, Ill. New York, N. Y. the head voice and of head voice fv mental parts. De Koven lacked his flash, his bubbling spirits, his versatility. taining them. To gain the first idea of we give them perfect freedom and they sail N USING the pure beadtene. Wb- Please send me On Approval: erases would be incomplete in the students I I am not sure that “Robin Hood“ is not superior to any single score that ually introdl matching the hi with the wider resonance on their own pressure, being made elastic s C's by n delightful I □ The First Month D Little Songs mind without a separate talk on head dila the exact middle of the voice, we' Herbert ever wrote; yet De Koven was never ratified by the public as Her¬ of ee, we begin in the most favorable loca¬ and strong through their resistance on the tion itself, the second half of the lesson is lap tlie head-voice action so there a tion, the middle of the voice, where more speaking voice resonance. Or, we will say bert was; he never captured the imagination; his attempts at popular ditties devoted to this subject alone. S reaches or excessive jumps in were commonplace, without the redeeming brilliancy—if too frequently also of the chest resonance and pressure is easily that we speak through the freedom of the or down the scale. And when we pa* breath flow in the upper tones. The thorough understanding of head di the tinsel glitter—of Herbert’s orchestration.—Isaac Goldberg in the Ameri¬ Send for these books “On Approval added. l.«on mging is the „J, upper tones with the speaking voice can Mercury. taken from the lower part cf the two 244 APRIL, 1936 245 THE ETl $23- All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name Estey PER By Mrs. W. Henry Herndon Author: Edward Perronet, was born in setts, wrote the tune Coronation. This tune MONTH Kent, England, in 1721. He had a bad was also composed especially for the song. Gothic n.US SIUIU DOW* PAYMENT temper and was reputed to be a very dis¬ The Coronation tune is most often used. agreeable person. This song is the only Holden was a self-taught musician. INSTALLS A REAL ORGAN really great and good thing he ever did. This hymn has been called “the most inspiring and triumphant hymn of the Eng¬ Why deny yourself the pleasure of It was sung for sixty years before anyone Organ knew who wrote it lish language.” It is quite popular as a owning a real organ? Substitutes congregational hymn. The original song need no longer be considered be¬ Tune Composer: (No. 1) William Shrub- sole wrote the tune Miles Lane for the contained eight stanzas. It is difficult to cause the genuine costs less. All find any two modern hymnals that give song. This tune was published with the former objections of excessive cost, identical versions. song. Shrubsole was only nineteen years installation problems and mainte¬ The hymn should be played in a dignified nance expense have been overcome old when he composed it in the organ gal¬ and maj estic manner, because we are honor¬ by Wicks. A small down payment lery of Canterbury Cathedral. He was once ing a King. In the Coronation tune, be very Canonic Treatment of Hymn Tunes and $23.00 per month for two years a choir boy. careful to give the first note two beats, and will make you the owner of an Tune Composer: (No. 2) Oliver Holden, do not hold the last note before the Amen a business man of Charlestown, Massachu¬ too long. By H. C. Hamilton artistically voiced pipe organ. There is no space too small for a Wicks. No home or church has yet lo the Savior been found where an installation an f?atl tfje pou?cr. POSSIBLY EVERYONE is familiar heard material, in close stretto-like com- was not possible. Let our experts Coronation. C. M. Oliver Holden. with that particular tune by Tallis, bination, especially when marked by rhyth- /£ <> ’ J :7s. confer with you and design an in¬ which furnishes an example of an in- mic accent, contributes an infectious push- * * f ^ strument for your exclusive needs. finite canon between soprano and tenor. ing forward” more easily felt than e- Write to-day. „ . scribed. Observe well *1 Bxl Ex. 2 1. All hail the pow’r of Je - sus’ name! Let an - gels pros-trate fall; 2. Ye cho-sen seed of Is-rael’s race, Ye ran-somed from the fall, As a piano and organ duet this really fine priced from $775.00 march tune becomes a miniature concerto; 3. Let ev - ’ry kin-dred, ev -’ry tribe On this ter - res-trial ball, each instrument, taking turns, during a WRITE DEPT. ET. FOR FREE BOOKLET . . . with the tone number of repetitions, at being the soloist. Brilliant scale figures would at one time WICKS PIPE ORGAN CO. you've always admired! Whether all listeners “get” this, supply a dazzling path, along which pro¬ when an efficient and well balanced choir HIGHLAND, ILL. Of course the entire tune is not practicable ceeded, like some conquering hero, the or¬ observes and tries to make outstanding the for such treatment. But the two foregoing gan’s canonic march. At another place the melodic combination, is open to question. measures, appearing as they do, three times, piano, as solo instrument, furnished the And I have even known tenors—good read¬ contribute sufficient “go” to infect the en¬ theme, while the organ added a counter Bring forth the roy - al di - a - dem, And crown Him Lord of all, ers, too—who carelessly passed over this tire tune. The refrain too, admits of sim¬ melody suggestive of the original tune—a Hail Him who saves yon by His grace, And crown Him Lord of imitative part writing, and “just never ilar treatment. ' of martial rebirth. Study To Him all maj - es - ty as - cribe, And crown Him Lord noticed it”—never realized they were sing¬ ing the identical soprano part, in a most clever and yet natural bit of imitative writ¬ ing. The tune being so even in character, and not possessing variety in rhythmic out¬ line, is mainly why the combination so com¬ pletely camouflages itself. Art here truly conceals art. Few hymn tunes are so writ¬ i - r i ~ ten ; even those with extremely smooth Bring forth the roy-al di - a - de m, And crown Him Lord < if all! flowing inner parts do not follow canonic Hail Him who saves yon by His gra ce, And crown Him Lord cif all! form. But in playing hymns much inter¬ To Him all maj - es - ty as - cril be, And crown Him Lord ( >f all! A-men. est can be added by introducing—when pos¬ sible—points of imitation. :n;t j ; 7 f jsja,- db Some years ago, I was playing the piano for a certain Sunday School, and one of the hymns announced was Come to the It will be readily seen that much of this free treatment will fit in best with unison Saviour. For the first time I perceived the singing. And is not this sort of thing, in Miles' Lane. C. M. William Shrubsole. possibilities here of a canon, and imme¬ a hymn of our time, something like the way diately put the idea into practice, while the Bach viewed the old chorale in his day? children were singing. How the really musical people must have At once a new interest, a new atmos¬ enjoyed singing those old chorales; a ma¬ phere could be noted. Of course, Root’s jestic canto fermo, to the delightful counter¬ bright little tune never falls flat anyway; point of the unsurpassable Bach at the it having one of those happy sounding, really original lilts we occasionally find organ! among hymn tune writers. The tune helps Another extremely effective hymn tune is McGranahan’s There’s a Royal Banner. “sing itself.” But no sooner had I put into For those in search of something old. but A general suggestion is that the ^ The imitations here take place at the sec¬ operation the little canonic imitation than done in a new way, the better class of hymn hand part be played on one manta! v« ond beat: the singing gained fifty per cent in vitality tunes—even some known as the “gospel” stops of a smooth, organ tone; the W I and enthusiasm. variety—offer a fine and wide field. And hand part on another manual with step I To prove this to be no mere fancy, the how the people will enjoy the point of con- of reed or string quality predominate!?. *> second verse was played as written. At t^ct to use a salesman's expression—pro¬ that the imitations and counterpoints | once the singing deteriorated to the ordi¬ vided by a familiar or easily assimilated catch the ear. Along with this there nary Sunday School level ; not bad, but cer¬ tune. And finally, employing the some¬ be a plenty—but not too much—ot » “• f tainly lacking in the zest of the stanza just times despised hymn tune in this way; ele¬ tone on the pedals. concluded. Then, at the third verse the vating the unpretentious but really good little canon was introduced again. How the melody to a new seat of honor, as it were, children seemed to leap into action! An will insensibly lead the untrained ear to a irresistible onward urge, a happy feeling of better appreciation of classical forms ' ' ‘ set the pulses fairly Locating the Lines Remember that the great masters at times The Power of Music n this simple and ef- evolved some marvellous creations from material much less promising than a hymn and Spaces "Music offers something in the way of entertainment, of recreation, of cul¬ ture, of the expanding of the mental and emotional horizon that comes best, We give here an arrangement of the By Gladys M. Stein if not entirely, through actual participation. He who has taken part in the familiar Come to the Savior, which will In teaching very young pupiL f sympathetic singing of a lovely madrigal, a noble chorale, a fine motet, a illustrate the possibilities of this form of and spaces the instructor should simple folk song, or even a popular song, and all the parallels of these in the treatment, without allowing it to become finger on a piano key, have the poP“ [ instrumental field, has brought some of that refreshment to the spirit, inspira¬ too complex, but still maintaininsr melnH tion to the soul, and breadth of vision to the whole being which we need to it and then write it on the Pr°Per interest. have in our leisure if it is to send us back to our work sane and strong, and Estey Organ Corporation space of his music paper. . In the registration there are manv com if it is to help us on our way toward that better being which each of us Brattleboro, Vermont binations available, even on a . ' This saves confusion in locating u* ; instrument. d um s,2cd rect piano keys and gives the P“Pd - thing definite to work on. APRIL, 1936 247 THE ET0 Fifty-Seventh Annual Meeting of the Music Teachers’ Organ and Choir Questions National Association WHY DID Answered Olin Downes say that An Outline Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; December 27-31, 1935 By Henry S. Fry, Mus. Doc. of the History of Music "should have been available before this to readers We take pleasure in presenting in The Etude ^Jf^l^National Ex-dean of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the A. G. O. of English.” and revised report of the recent Convention ofihiMu** Association, as presented by D. M. Swarthout, Secretary. Jio questions will be answered in THE ETUDE unless accompanied by the full name and address of the inquirer. Only initials, or pseudonym given, will be published: BECAUSE the five days included, besides the program it is by Karl Nef, late professor of THE 57TH ANNUAL meeting of the of American music, a harpsicho . Music Teachers’ National Associa¬ volume of tone produced, it simply being a musicology at the University of Basel, Alice Ehlers of Vienna; piano recitals Dy q How did fiautino^’ softer duplicate of the Melodia stop. As the Switzerland, and is translated by Carl tion, held in Philadelphia from De¬ Mrs H H A Beach and Evelyn Swarth- —FlutenHarmomque 4—Oboe S'— Vox Hu- instrument is only one manual Full Great Pfatteicher, director of music at Phillips cember 27th to 31st, 1935, brought together S’—Oven Diapason 8'—Stopped Diapa¬ and Full Swell can only be suggested by using out^ a recital by Charles Hackett, tenor son g'—Salicional S'—Voix Celeste 8 — fewer stops for Full Swell than for Full Academy. music educators from all parts of the coun¬ and Grete Stueckgold, s°Pran°> . 0'_Doppel Flute 8'—Flute d’Amour Great. try to hear an interesting and instructive f'-Principal 7—Dulciana 8'—Melodia S'— On the two manual organ for hymn playing And because Andre Pirro, the Sor- Metropolitan Opera Company; a c0^cer‘,^ Camba8 —Open Diapason 8'. What is your try Great—Diapason, Dulciana, Trumpet and bonne's well-known musicologist, says it five days program prepared under the direc¬ the Philadelphia Orchestra under Leopold oSion of the tonal balance of this organ, Octave Coupler. Swell—Salicional, Oboe and is "the most reliable guide for students, tion of Frederic B. Stiven, president of the the last seven stops, being the Great organ Flute 4'. Pedal—Open Diapason and Stopped the most instructive survey of facts and Stokowski, featuring a premiere perform¬ Diapason. Couplers—Swell to Great. Swell to Association during the past year. Head¬ ance in America of the “Concerto in D stops -'Viautino—Lrhis word ending in Italian Pedal, Great to Pedal. When “Great Full" is opinions for the amateurs, of music.” diminutive “ino” indicates a flute toned stop indicated use heavy stops of the Great Organ quarters for most of the sessions was the minor for two pianos and orchestra by Bellevue-Stratford Hotel. The opening (not necessarily Clarinet 16'). For “Full "Not many writers have got so much Poulenc, with Jeanne Behrend and Alex 0f Flute1 SHarmonique —• English, Harmonic Swell” use all Swell stops. (Swell open, if history into the compass of-a single vol¬ Flute—name derived from tne fact that the full power is desired.) As the Vox Humana evening featured a program of music by ander Kelberine as soloists; an organ re¬ ume of no excessive size,” declares the American composers, sponsored by the Dipes which form the larger part of its com- is a tremulant on the reed organ, do not use cital by Arthur W. Howes; a concert by EE are formed and voiced to yield their first it unless that effect is desired. Full Swell New York Times. The New York Sun Philadelphia Music Teachers Association harmonic upper partial tones .instead of those but closed indicates using Full Swell but ex¬ the Choral Club of Camden Art Society, agrees with this: "It is a compact, clearly of which Edward Ellsworth Hipsher is pression (Swell) pedal closed. “Grand Organ” written thoroughly logical and compre¬ Henry S. Fry, director; a recital by the ?0hrisyacebom°pIifsSfd % f smalfperSion on the reed- organ is usually a pedal which president, which contained among others, when “down” gives “Full Organ.” Pedal hensive history of music, one of the best Trio Classique, Ardelle Hopkins, flute, ■ >dy of the pipe. selections from several composers resident Oboe—Name-Name deriderived ■om orchestral in- Point has already been explained and Swell short ones that has ever been published Eudice Shapiro, violin, and Virginia Ma- e. The older form to Great is a coupler coupling the upper row in Philadelphia. A reception followed, at¬ strument ~(i “■ The Hammond Organ may in English and we suspect in any other jewski, viola, from the Curtis Institute of of Oboeuoe biamj __.,—ered imitative, the of keys (Swell) to the lower row (Great). language. It is thoroughly up to date.” tended by several hundred people in honor _jtive stop usually being known as Orches¬ be seen and heard in the fol¬ Music; a concert by the American Society Q. What would be the approximate cost of the officers and delegates to the Music tral Oboe. lowing cities: The coupon below will bring the book of Ancient Instruments, Ben Stad, director; of the following specification for a pipe organ Teachers’ National Association. and would it be suitable for a residence? Albany—McClure & Dorwaldt Now any musician may have to you at once. The price is only $3.50. and a musical program by the Zwecker- Open Diapason, 61 Pipes; Stopped Diapason Amarillo—Jenkins Music Co. There are 386 pages, illustrated by actual Papers and addresses given during the Bass, 12 Pipes; Melodia Treble, 49. Pipes; Atlanta—Cable Piano Co. a truly fine organ in his home following four days included those pre¬ Hahn String Quartette. ongmauy meant run min ™ ,11 Dulciana, 49 Pipes; Octave, 61 Pipes; Flute Auburn, Me.—George H. Davis Other interesting events were: a trip to The Open Diapason is the principal founda¬ Octaviante. 61 Pipes; Contra Gamba, 61 Baltimore—Cbas. M. Stieff, Ino. sented by Marion Keighley Snowden of tion stop of the organ. The term “open is Pipes; Pedal Bourdon, 30 Pipes; Manual Oc¬ Bartlesville—Jenkins Music Co. —for daily practice; for years of in¬ London, Mrs. H. H. A. Beach, Mrs. Fran¬ the Theodore Presser Home for Retired used to distinguish the stop from the im¬ tave Coupler, Coupler Manual to Pedal. Binghamton—Weeks & Dickinson, Ino. Columbia University Press, Box A830 Music Teachers with a complimentary buf- properly named Stopped Diapason, which Tracker or Electric action.—J. C. Birmingham—E. E. Forbes & Sons spiration. The Hammond Organ, 2960 Broadway, New York City ces E. Clark, Nikolai Sokoloff, Edwin properly belongs to the Flute family of stops. A. An approximate price for your speci¬ Boston—M. Steinert & Sons Hughes, Bruce Simonds, George Wood- fet supper tendered the delegates by Dr. Stopped Diapason—An improperly named fication would be $1800 to $1900. The speci¬ Buffalo—Denton, Cottier & Daniels though adequate for the largest Please send me, for payment enclosed ( ) ; stop of unimitntive flute tone. The pipes are fication is for an organ of one manual only Casper, Wyo.—C. E. Wells Music Co. C. O. D. ( ) a copy of An Outline of the house of London, Wm. S. Brady, Edgar James Francis Cooke, president of the Cincinnati—Baldwin Piano Co. Stay at the Roosevelt. It is half length, and are equipped with a “stopper and we would not recommend it for a resi¬ church or auditorium, is equally at History of Music, by Karl Nef, the price of Schofield, Wm. T. Bartholomew, Mrs. Wil¬ Presser Foundation; and a trip to the RCA dence instrument. You can purchase a two Cleveland—The Halle Bros. Co. which is *3.50. Victor factories in Camden, New Jersey, pitch one 01 manual Unit organ for less money, which we Columbus—Heaton's Music Store liam Arms Fisher, Harry Clay Banks, Jr., —The n a stop belonging think will prove very much more satisfactory Council Bluffs— SohmoUer & Mueller Co. home in any living room. The two- Name..... Laura C. Boulton, Henry S. Drinker, Joseph in charge of Mrs. Frances E. Clark of the readily accessible to any pan for your purpose. One manual organs are DaUas—Whittle Music Company Educational Division of the RCA Victor „ __ _i stop formed by two or very rarely built these days. We are sending Dayton—Ande ~ manual console and pedal clavier Yasser, Olin Downes, Russell V. Mor¬ ranks of pipes, one or more ranks of you by mail a specification of an organ we —Cbas. E. Wells Music C< laboratories. DesM es—Sion gan, Ralph Clewell, Max Schoen, Theodore of Manhattan and in the which are slightly out of tune with the cor¬ would prefer to the one you submitted. Elec¬ need a space only /our feet square. Interesting and well-attended luncheon rect unison pitch, producing n wave or undu¬ tro-pneumatic action would be used. Tracker M. Finney, James T. Quarles, George L. lation in the tone. In present day organs the action is now considered obsolete. Lindsay, Hans Kindler, Ernest LaPrade, programs were held by the Choral and Fes¬ Duluth—Miles Music Co. There are no pipes, reeds, or air- very center of the mid-town Voix Celeste is usually formed by a set of Ft. Smith—Jenkins Music Co. Hubert Kessler, Hans Weisse, Frederick S. tival Alliance, with Mrs. William Arms pipes undulating with those of the Salicional. Q. Why are some stops on theater organs -.-s’-.ion is iT." red (or some other color) and the rest white Ft. Worth—The Shield Company pressure system—nothing to get out Converse, and Miss Nancy Campbell. Fisher presiding; and by the National Fed¬ business district. Roosevelt or plain? Please explain how to set the stop The annual banquet of the Music Teach¬ eration of Music Clubs, with Mrs. John __„je Viole cS>l._ combinations to be used on the pistons. of tune, nothing to build in, nothing Aeoline—In the present day organ is ers’ National Association, with the National Alexander Jardine, National President, in —G. F. L. Hartford—Watkins Bros., Ino. Masterpieces of Piano Music usually a very soft stop. It has been de¬ A. Different colored stops on theater Honolulu—Thayer Piano Co., Ltd. to tear out later... . The Hammond's Association of Schools of Music which charge, at which the principal address was service is quiet yet swift and scribed as a lingual stop voiced in imitation organs usually indicate tone colors—for in¬ of the Aeolian Harp. Houston—Automatic Sales Corp. again met in joint session with it, brought given by A. Walter Kramer of New York stance red for reeds, amber for strings, and Indianapolis—Pearson Company, Ino. tone is serenely beautiful, its range Doppel Flute—Designates a covered wood so forth. Adjustable combinations vary in Jackson, O.—Summers & Son out an attendance of over three hundred City. Phi Mu Alpha, Mu Phi Epsilon, and efficient. Folks tell us that stop the pipes of which have two mouths, the manner of setting them. In some cases the placed .directly opposite each other, from Joplin—Jenkins Music Co. limitless. To own a Hammond Organ and had as its main feature an inspiring Sigma Alpha Iota also each held a luncheon piston is held in while the stops are arranged, Kansas City—Jenkins Music Co. thus setting the desired combination. Another Lancaster—I. H. Troup Music House address by Roy Dickinson Welch of Prince¬ meeting. our rooms make grand of¬ Flute d’Amour 4'—A stop of small scaled system used is to arrange stops desired, hold Little Rook—Houck Music Col is to hold the key to a new world of ton University on “The Musician and So¬ Officers elected for 1936 are: Earl V. wood pipes, partaking of the character of the in the adjuster, then touch the piston on Louisville—Shackleton Piano Co. Lieblich Gedeckt and the Rohr Flute. which combination is to be se’t. The next step Miami—S. Ernest Philpitt & Son music. . . . Write for a descriptive ciety.” Rudolph Ganz of Chicago acted as Moore of the University of Michigan, presi¬ fices, and many of our local Principal 4'—The octave of the Diapason is to release the piston followed by release of Milwaukee—J. B. Bradford Piano Co. toastmaster and the musical offerings of the dent ; Rudolph Ganz of the Chicago Musical (Open) 8'—the stop, being at this time more the adjuster. The combination desired should Nashville—Roy Warden Piano Co. generally known as “Octave.” then be available through the piston on which New Orleans—Philip Werlein, Ltd. booklet to The Hammond Clock Co., evening were a program by the Dorothy College, vice-president; D. M. Swarthout Dulciana—A diminutive Diapason. Omaha—Schmoller & Mueller Co. Johnstone-Baesler Harp Ensemble and an of the University of Kansas, secretary; friends take one by the day, Melodia—A stop of unimitatlve flute qual¬ Oklahoma City—Jenkins Music Co. 2929 N. Western Ave., Chicago. ity. Q. What are the names of the manuals in Philadelphia—John Wanamaker Paper Edition abbreviated performance of Liza Lehmann’s Oscar Demmler of Pittsburgh, Pennsyl¬ Gamba—A wrong abbreviation of Viola da their order after the Choir organf What stops Pittsburgh— C. C. Mellor Co. “In a Persian Garden,” sung by a quartet vania, treasurer; and Karl W. Gehrkens just to get away from their Gamba, the name given to the old instru¬ should be used for accompanying a male quar¬ Portland, Me.—Cressey & Allen $2.00 ment which was the precursor of the Violon¬ tet? What stops for an anthem?—E. H. Portland, Ore.—Sherman, Clay & Co. consisting of Emily Stokes Hagar, soprano; of Oberlin College, editor. Newly elected cello. The “Gamba” belongs to the string A. The fourth manual is usually Solo Reading—Wittioh's Marie Stone Langston, contralto; Bernard members to the three year term of the Organ—sometimes the Echo Organ. The regis¬ Rochester, N. Y.—Levis Music Store own telephone and finish up The specification of the organ, if properly tration to be used for accompanying a male Salina—Jenkins Music Co. Poland, tenor; and Edward Rhein, bass; Executive Committee were: Edwin Hughes voiced, should produce a fairly good tonal quartet depends on the character of the ac¬ San Diego—Thearle Music Co . with Virginia Snyder at the piano, the harp of New York City, George S. Dickinson balance, considering its size. Of course de¬ companiment, amount of tone required and San Francisco—Sherman, Clay & Co. 53 CLASSIC COMPOSITIONS a pressing job. sirable additions could be made, such as so forth. If the accompaniment is simply a Seattle—Sherman, Clay & Co. such as Spring Song ensemble also assisting in the accompani¬ of Vassar College, and Charles Vardell Chorus Reeds, Mixtures, and so forth. duplication of the voice parts, you might try Shelby, N. C.— Pendleton's Music Store (Mendelssohn) of Salem, North Carolina. Mrs. Crosby Swell—Violin Diapason, Flute. Salicional and Springfield, Mass.—M. Steinert S Sons ment. Q. In our church we have two reed organs St. Louis—Aeolian Co. of Missou HAMMOND Flute 4’. The accompaniments to anthems are Prelude in C (J. S. Bach) A Piano Forum, with Edwin Hughes as Adams, for fifty-five years a member of —a one manual and a two manual. The one 75 MODERN COMPOSITIONS manual organ has the following stops: Pedal varied and the stops to be used depend also chairman; a Vocal Forum, Wm. S. Brady, the Music Teachers’ National Association, Point—Sub Bass Dolce 16’—Contra Bass 16' on the character of the passage being such as Melody in P (Rubinstein) was reelected to the one year term of the —English Horn Dolce 8’—Snh Base if,'— Scarf Dance (Chaminade) chairman; an Organ and Choral Forum, Executive Committee. At the annual ban¬ Eolian Harp o'—Viola y—Vi„ln Holer Q. A church is considering the installation 38 LIGHT COMPOSITIONS Harry Clay'Banks, chairman; an Orches¬ Vox Humana, Serephone S'—Piccolo 4'— of a two manual modern type unit organ with such as Simple Aveu (Thome) quet, Mrs. Adams was honored by an ova¬ Melodia 8'—Vox Celeste. 8'—Octave Coupler— IORjGAN tra Forum, George L. Lindsay, chairman; Melodia Dolce 8'—and Como 16'. Which stops about thirty-seven stops, including accessories. Cradle Song (Hauser) tion, the delegates rising to their feet to pay rhould be used for hymn planing t Which stops It has no Open Diapason either on the Great and a Theory Forum with Frederick S. her homage. or Ewell. It was originally used in a residence 25 SACRED COMPOSITIONS should be included in the “Great full” and and can be secured now for less than $3.000. such as Largo (Handel) Converse presiding, were well attended. “Swell fulV’t Chicago was chosen as the convention The two manual organ has the following I have recommended the addition of an Open Ave Maria (Bach-Gounod) Musical offerings interspersed through city for the 1936 meeting. Diapason. Have I advised rightlyf The organ 29 OPERATIC COMPOSITIONS with player was listed at fs.000. Why such a reduction, do you think? Will you kindly ex¬ such asi Evening Star (Wagner) plain the meaning of “Unit Organ”?—C. E. L. TO SUPERVISORS OF MUSIC. SCHOOL MUSIC DIREC¬ Celeste Aida (Verdi) P"dal—Open Diapason 16'—Plopped Diapason A. An Open Diapason in the Great should TORS, AND BAND AND ORCHESTRA LEADERS, known For sale at your favorite music 16' Couplers—Swell to Great—Swell to certainly be added and, if possible, a Violin FREE to us as such, or who properly identify themselves counter or sent POSTPAID upon "Love in the Orchestra" Pedal—Great to Pedal. Which stops should Diapason to the Swell. Make sure that the be used for hymn ploying? For “Great full” wind supply and all resources are ample for receipt of price. Money refunded if any additions made. You did not send the 128-PAGE BOOK containing 124 Optional 1st Violin Parts (complete, and entirely in the shall I use all Great stops openf For “Swell 1st position) to the Walter Jacobs Standard Marches and Galops; and/or volume does not meet with your ap¬ “Viola, I love you. I want you tuba I’m liable to drum you yet.” I"'1 shall I use all Swell stops open f What specification of the organ nor state the size proval (NOT SOLD IN CANADA). mine. I lay my harp at your feet.” toes “Swell full, but closed" mean? What is of the auditorium, so we cannot express a 64-PAGE BOOK containing 141 Conductor-Solo Bb Cornet Parts (full size) from the “Oh, but suite, let’s give this a rest.” ns Organ”? Explain the meaning of definite opinion on the suitability of the in¬ Illustrated folder with contents “Aw, quit stringing me along. You strument. If it is to be used in the same Walter Jacobs Band Books; and/or cheerfully sent upon request can’t get to first bass with me.” “Oh! Trying to snare me in double Celeste.”0’"* md Swel1 t0 Great.—“Vox auditorium (seating about 1,200) to which you referred in a former communication, we 48-PAGE BOOK containing 51 1st Violin Parts, some full concert size, of the Walter MUMIL PUBLISHING CO., INC. “Say not this. I’m tired of playing sec¬ quick tune, eh? Well, quit horning in _A- For £yran ptayinff on the one manual Jacobs Overtures, Suites and Selections, mostly of medium to very easy grade. Instru¬ Gwan! Blow!” 2JS5J. “7 Snb Bass and all 8' and 4' stops advise your being sure that the instrument is 1140 Broadway, New York, N. Y. ond fiddle! You’ve got too many guys Fnr61? V
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■0‘KIL, 1936 the etvM L Memory Book Pages of a Musical Pilgrim Bands and Orchestras Presenting Messages and Music From Many States (Continued from Page 215) AMERICAN By Aletha M. Bonner ing the systematic study and practice of —more generally it has been made to ap¬ all scales and broken chords? pear dull, mechanical, and uninteresting. On II Some teachers, in an effort to find what the contrary, scale studies can be made CONSERVATORY “I HEAR AMERICA SINGING”—‘DOWN EAST they consider a more attractive and simple very colorful and full of interest. They approach to music study, have been con¬ should never be played in a listless and in¬ trance into the state of Pennsylvania was verted to the so-called “melody way” of attentive manner but rather with close con¬ at a point where, on a memorable Christ- Uoii bernes! heav’n ensemble development. But why not mix centration. OF MUSIC mas night of 1776, the starved and ragged more scale knowledge and common sense It is advisable to devote your attention to but staunch-hearted remnant of the Con¬ CHICAGO 50th SEASON Firm united, let us be, with the teaching of melody! As soon as but a single scale at each rehearsal. It is tinental Army, under the leadership of the Rallying round our liberty; any young organization has learned to play equally important that the entire cycle of Offers Accredited Courses in piano, vocal, violin, organ and all As a band of brothers joined,„ intrepid George Washington, pushed their the scale of E-flat smoothly it should be scales be taken up over a period of re¬ other branches of Music and Dramatic Art leading to Peace and safety we shall find. way in open boats, through a blinding able to master simple melodies in this key hearsals so that no one of them will be Hail Columbia—Joseph Hopkinson snowstorm and ice-blocked barriers on to- if written within the octave. neglected. A renowned teacher once made DEGREE—MASTER OF MUSIC Victory! String players generally confine their the assertion that “we develop speed DEGREE—BACHELOR OF MUSIC “m /TUSIC, its gentle notes sounding Vivid reminders of Revolutionary days study largely to the sharp keys while wind through slow practice”—his meaning being \/l forth a message of love and com- continued to cross and recross our path as WRITE FOR THIS instrument players incline to study of the that through careful slow practice we es¬ DIPLOMAS—TEACHER’S CERTIFICATES we entered Philadelphia, “The Cradle of X T JL radeship, is no small medium in NEW FREE BOOK flat keys—largely avoiding study of the tablish such thoroughness, surety, and the promulgation of right principles. Citi¬ Independence,” a mighty town of millions, sharp keys. This is a grievous error. The strength as will enable us readily to acquire Under Authority State of Illinois zenship is bettered by its uplifting influence, rich in the traditions of our country, and player who aspires to develop a facile necessary speed. Hence, all scales should and the heart of humanity yearns for its whose streets are crowded with history and technic and infallibility of pitch should first be played as long, sustained tones, Thorough preparation for concert, radio, opera and teaching posi¬ crowned by modern achievement. tions. Many special features, weekly recitals, concerts with full wholesome beauty.” Thus was I moved to faithfully practice all of the twelve diatonic then in whole notes, half notes, quarter orchestra, lectures, school of opera, training in students’ symphony soliloquize in the course of a musical pil¬ Dear to the heart of every American is scales and the chromatic scale in all keys. notes, and so on, increasing the speed only orchestra, bureau for securing positions. grimage through the states of New England Independence Hall, where our history nuk¬ The string player will find that careful to such degree as the playing may be done and New York, where I had been pro¬ ing Declaration was signed, July 4, 1776, study of the flat keys will make the scales “cleanly.” The scales can be made into foundly impressed by the power and glory and where still hangs a famed old bell, in sharp keys much easier of performance. greatly diversified and very interesting SUMMER MASTER SCHOOL of music. whose voice and traditions have thrilled Conversely, the wind instrumentalist will studies in dynamics and they should also But our musical journey was to be con¬ the nation's soul with the song of Liberty! find that he can master the scales of F, be played in all the usual articulations. All Three Summer Sessions—May 14 to June 24, tinued, into the “Down East” country; and But music spoke a mild as well as a B-flat, E-flat, A-flat, and G-flat more thor¬ manner of rhythmic figurations can also be June 25 to August 5 and August 6 to September 16 on we went to the west bank of the beauti¬ militant message in the early days of oughly by devoting an equal effort to the applied and each scale can be played in ful Hudson River, across from the titan Philadelphia, for Francis Hopkinson (1737- mastery of all the scales in sharp keys. many rhythmic designs. Strive to develop One Hundred Twenty Artist-Teachers New York, where lies Jersey City, New 1791), poet, lawyer. Signer of the Declara¬ Transposition becomes more and more an a spirit of friendly competition between the tion of Independence, and first American Special Summer Courses in Public School Music, School of Opera, School Jersey, the birthplace of a distinguished essential for the wind instrumentalist and a various sections of the organization. This of Acting, Children’s Musical Training, Class Piano Method (Oxford), musical writer, Oscar G. Sonneck (1873- bom composer, wrote as the first secular thorough knowledge of scales is necessary sort of unisonal practice will permit no Theatre Organ Playing 1928), who served long and faithfully as song of America, My Days Hare Been St to the study of this subject. The great laggards in the organization. Your tuba Chief of the Music Division of the Library Wondrous Free—a remarkably tranqul Franz Liszt not only insisted upon all his player or your third trombonist must play Send for free catalog. Address John R. Hattstaedt, Manager of Congress in Washington, D. C. song, to have been created amid the thrill pupils having an intimate and thorough each exercise as cleanly and precisely as In connection with thorough librarian- of turbulent times. knowledge of all scales but he also insisted does your first flutist or clarinetist. Your AMERICAN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC ship, Sonneck’s invaluable researches into To Philadelphia, even Boston must give Send nOUl upon their transposing many of their studies bass player must play with the same sort into all other keys. of facility as that displayed by your violin¬ 575 Kimball Hall, Chicago, Ill. national musical life and lore made him an precedence for significant national "Musical authoritative writer on early concert and Firstsfor not only is it the birthplace of far FREE Josef Lhevinne, distinguished pianist, says ists. If any player is inclined to lag or to opera activities in America; and he is re¬ the first native American composer, Judge Literature on that “during the first five years the back¬ hurry, if anyone inclines to overblow he garded as one of the outstanding members Hopkinson, as mentioned; but, even earlier, bone of all daily work in the Russian music will soon be recognized as an impediment of the large family of musical scribes, who the first pipe organ completed in America Luduiig Tuned Time Bells schools is scales and arpeggios. The pupil and will be compelled to correct his faults. by their conscientious criticism and schol¬ (1737) was built by Johann Klemm of who attempted complicated pieces without Can one section play more delicately than arly authorship have contributed largely to Philadelphia; the first avowedly musical THE NEWEST 0 N«r methodof this preliminary preparation would be another? Can one section sustain a tone musical progress in these United States. organization of America, "The Orpheus STEP IN wil“g“ef„adyC£ laughed at.” Think of the great number evenly for a greater duration than some Club," was founded there about 1759; the MUSICAL TRAINING ments, Ludwig 1Tune of outstanding pianists, violinists, and vio¬ other section ? Does one section play a Uhe H.N.WHITE Ca A westerly course through fertile farm¬ Time Bells. Ease CHICAGO MUSICAL COLLEGE lands and well wooded regions led us into first American piano was made in 1774, instruction is carried beyond the rhythm 1 loncellists the Russian schools have pro¬ rapid exercise more smoothly than another ? riTTTj band instruments a section of America hallowed by history. by John Bchretit of Philadelphia: our first stage. Pupils learn to recognize and actually duced in the past! Can you imagine a A spirit of such friendly rivalry can thus Rudolph Ganz, President Harold E. Ray, Business Manager melodies, with these (unedbells, which also er Passage over the turbid Delaware and en¬ (Continued on Page 260) Horowitz, a Kreisler, a Heifetz, a Casals, be developed as will serve to put each player Ludwig Tuned Time Bells are available iu a Paderewski, a George Barrere, or a Her¬ on his mettle and a great improvement in of eight or twenty bells. Complete “scores’ both morale and performance will soon be conductor and individual players provided, I bert Clarke who failed to devote some time SUMMER MASTER SCHOOL re with full explanation of each day to the practice of 'Scales and inter¬ observed. The Private Teacher and Music in the Schools val exercises? The mistake should not be made of as¬ These facts being self-evident, how can suming that such study is necessary only the band or orchestra fail to profit in like for young organizations. Just as scale (Continued from Page 208) Major Session LUDWIG & LUDWIG measure from a period of ten to twenty studies form the artistic daily dozen for minutes of each rehearsal devoted to the all the great artist performers, they are taught, but nevertheless the number con¬ attentive study of scales in their various equally essential to all members of the more June 22nd to August 1st THE TIMES have brought the musii tinues to increase. The schools have set formations ? advanced bands and orchestras. John teachers in education and professiona the pace for amateur performance, and the Rebuilt Band & Orchestra Instruments The approach to scale study has too Philip Sousa found it to be most helpful, First Session Third Session music into a close fellowship of interes field has been ploughed for the professional HONESTLY REBUILT—FULLY GUARANTEED seldom been made attractive and appealing when he began rehearsals of his band at the r ™efor list special discount to teachers. Catalog of new May I Ith to June 20th July 20th to August 29th and understanding. The contribution o teacher who is willing to present modem 40(1 beginning of each season, to use simple scale the school to the art of music has been ii class instrumental or vocal instruction. He and dynamic studies. After a few weeks creating interest, expression, and genera or she will succeed if modem class peda¬ SWEET MUSIC BAND METHOD of such scale work you should take up some Complete courses leading to degrees and certificates in skill in all phases of music making. Thi gogy is adopted. Through class instruction, (15 books and Manual) unisonal passage from a composition with costs can be reduced for beginners. Parents F which you have had difficulty and see how Music, Dramatic Art, and Dancing, from First Beginners' Work comes from the whole to the part, or fron Very First Day groups to individuals. 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WRITE FOR SUMMER CATALOG of view of treating music as a science. Thi parents and professional and school music in . joy of making music for the love of it ha teachers. If the demand is created by the —Send for examination copies— Faculty of Internationally Recognized Artist Teachers. taken the place of the desire to make musii cooperation of these groups, then the schoo 7UW! notes into bank notes. boards will do much to further instrumental MUSIC SERVICE EASIER THAN EVER 111 East 14th St., New York, N. Y. Yon play tunes in a few hours. Special students may enroll at any time. It is safe to say that music is in thi class instruction. This has become the prac¬ • Exclusive features of latest hands of amateurs today; and is not thi tice in many places, with the cost borne if For further information write the Registrar a wholesome sign? There are more singer the main by the parents. The advantage orchestra ^uid^r. Bejwpul and players than ever before, as attest* is school supervision of the activity. INC....ELKHART, INDIANA career—good pay jobs oper L xt6 nUmber 0f orchestras reported h There is no reason why any worth) saxophonist.’ist-- progressive teacher should not establish a using Buescher True-Tones, “fea- the Natmnal Bureau for the Advancemen luredinetrumenta of the air ways. ” CHICAGO MUSICAL COLLEGE of Music. There has been a constant growtl large field of interest in class instruct®11 f^REE TRfAL^Easy Payments. in numbers of players and .singers partici carried on in his or her private studio, C*vUonv&uUjU CLARINETS AND FLUTES 64 E. Van Buren Street, Chicago, III. pating in school orchestras and choruse with the proper atmosphere for the , jour FREE book o ■JESCHER BAND The field exists and much must be done throughout the depression. It is true tha to reveal the opportunity to the well I®11' SUPERIOR QUALITY* OBOES — PICCOLOS* SEND FOR CATALOG many of the young instrumentalists are sel fied music teacher. 254 APRIL, 1936 THE ETVDt 255 The Musician’s Relations to the Public The Piano-Accordion in Musical Do You Want To Be Popular? (iContinued from Page 209) V/URUIZER in his salon, utterly disgusted with hotel Education Then examples of an exaggerated introverted life in American “provinces.” ACCORDIONS Learn to Play the Accordion ego He was all for art and for himselt. . {Continued from Page 212) By Using the At the Manhattan Opera House’ Dislodging a Honeymoon PIETRO DEIRO PIANO ACCORDION Ballet was rehearsing, he thought nothing Most rhythmic effects depend, not on the players. For the present, they resort chiefly HERE WERE OTHER adversities TEACHING LIBRARY of keeping the big orchestra waiting, at T attack (as they do in accentuation on the to orchestral parts in ensemble work, and on that memorable trip of ours. A the rate of a dollar an hour per man, until piano) but on the control of the bellows. accompaniments and arrangements of the EXCELLENT METHOD - TECHNICAL Indeed, he wedding party in a Cincinnati hotel got in The touch required for the piano-accordion classics, when the instrument is used by STUDIES - GRADED ARRANGEMENTS the way. Strains of orchestral music from seemedfto^ave an ideatot tills was a Very the way'. * Strains of orchestral music is more like that of the old reed organ or itself. The piano-accordion is still too new seemed to have a importance, the room above Caruso’sCaruso s warned him there "ALSO MANY OTHER INTERESTING BOOKS melodeon. 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APRIL, 1936 THE ETUDE When Every Gentleman Was a Musician Established in 1857 Chicago Conservatory is (Continued from Page 243) America's First Music School LAZAR S, SAMOILOFF the lute and cittern, which differed from and Handel, this English contemporary of Palestrina seems even more remarkable Distinguished faculty of 165 one another in their shape-the back of William Byrd (Bird, Byrde, Birdt teaching all branches of the lute was pear-shaped and that of the Music and Dramatic Art. cittern flatbacked, besides which the lute Byred, Berd), “the greatest of the Eliza¬ Bel Canto Studios and Opera Academy had gut strings to be plucked with the bethan musicians,” was bom in London in Fully accredited courses fingers and the cittern had wire strings to 1538 and died there in 1623. While some leading to degrees of be played with a plectrum, a device for British commentators feel that he was at 608 SO. VAN NESS, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Bachelor and Master of plucking the strings. Other instruments times excelled in religious music by Talljs Music and Dramatic Art. were, the sackbut, an early name for trom¬ in performance by Bull, and by several bone, the flute, the recorder, and the regals, madrigal composers, his versatility and his announces special summer courses Public School Music, O. E. Robinson; Piano genius were so great in all fields that he For Students, Singers and Teachers Normal Courses, Edgar Brazleton; Special towers above most of his contemporaries He was an excellent organist and greatly Repertoire and Interpretation Classes, Glenn Advent of the Ensemble enriched the musical literature of his day. June 22 to August 1, 1936 Dillard Gunn and Edgar Nelson; Band, ALTHOUGH MUSIC formed such an Among many other achievements he was George De Witt; Dramatic Art, Class Piano .important part in the lives of the the inventor of the variation form. He be¬ at the CHICAGO MUSICAL COLLEGE Normal, Theory Classes, under the direction Elizabethans, it was generally confined to came a staunch Romanist and suffered Chicago, El. of expert teachers. solo performances. But gradually string much persecution for this in his later years. music became popular, and during the reign Dr. John Bull was bom in Somerset! Until June 20 and after August 1, at the Los Angeles studios. of James I it steadily grew in popularity. shire in 1562 (Shakespeare was born two THREE SUMMER TERMS In 1599 Morley published a “First Book of years later). He died in 1628 in Antwerp. Winter Session follows immediately. Consort Lessons” for six string instru¬ For lessons with Mr. Samoiloff personally make reservations now. First Summer Term—May I I-June 20 He was one of the outstanding performers ments. A consort was the name given to of his day, both in England and on the Everything for a singer. Major Summer Term—June 22-August I instruments of the same family. For ex¬ continent. He was made a Music Doctor Third Summer Term—August 3-Sept. 12 ample, there were a consort of viols and a by Oxford in 1592. Queen Elizabeth se¬ Well Known Artists Who Have Studied with Lazar S. Samoiloff: 25 E JACKSON BLVD. consort of recorders. A broken consort Fall Term Opens Sept. 14 cured for him the position of Professor of CHICAGO ♦ILLINOIS consisted of different kinds of instruments. Music at Gresham College in 1596. In 1612 Curt Taucher, Clair Dux, Helen Stanley, Nelson Eddy, Bianca Saroya, Dmitri Onofrei, Julia In considering the foremost masters who Write for Catalogue A he became organist for the Archduke of Claussen, Gabrielle Besanzoni, Maria Luisa Escobar, Consuelo Escobar and many others. were famed for their work from 1520 to Brussels, and, in 1617, organist for the Chicago Conservatory is a Provisional Member 1620, many musicologists feel that the first Notre Dame Cathedral in Antwerp. Hd outstanding figure to attract attention was “If I Were asked, ‘With whom shall I study Voice,3 1 Would say Samoiloff. Why? Because his of National Association of Schools of Music wrote over two hundred compositions. Christopher Tye (died in 1572). His most Bull's music is by no means all of equal teaching is based on sound, sensible laws. Because he makes it all Very simple and clear. notable achievement seems to have been a merit and falls below that of Tallis, Byrd doggerel versification of the first fourteen and others in inspiration. Says Because he brings about progress in amazingly^ short time. Because he has produced great chapters of the Acts of the Apostles (the It would require volumes to review ade¬ singers and because his pupils show remarkable development and are happy in their work. He first two verses of each chapter were set quately the work of such Elizabethan com¬ Nelson to music). posers as Gibbons, Farnaby, Dowland (friend showed me fundamentals I had overlooked for years and helped me make quick, definite of Shakespeare), Rosscter, Campion, Jones, SUMMER COURSES —JUNE 22 advancement. It is a joy to study with him.33 More Musical Worthies Weelkes, Wilbye, Ferrabasco, and scores Eddy PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC • CHORAL CONDUCTING • THOMAS TALLIS, sometimes spelled of other fine gentlemen who lived in this (Signed) Nelson Eddy INSTRUMENTAL SUPERVISORS' COURSE • BOY CHOIR Talys or Tallys (died 1585), was a brilliant period. TRAINING • TEACHERS' TRAINING AND REPERTOIRE really very able organist and composer, One significant fact should be noted. CLASSES • LITURGY AND GREGORIAN CHANT • exhibiting much invention in his melodies Although in the Thirteenth Century in APPLIED MUSIC—including Voice, Violin, Piano, Organ, and their treatment. One of his tunes Spain there seems to have been a degree (Evening Hymn) is included in most pres¬ of “Mastership in Music" conferred, the On Scholarships. S.—Why is my breathing so pronounced Cello and all Orchestral Instruments. O I am seventeen and have _ .„ VOICE QUESTIONS over the airt Would faulty breathing meth¬ ent day hymnals. His anthems still remain first Bachelor of Music on record was voice which unbiased judges have ods make me breathe so heavilyT I do not, Faculty includes Wesley LaViolette, Sergei Tarnowsky, very greatly in use. He was a Gentleman Henry Habyngton, at Cambridge Uni¬ great promise. I ... sing in grand~ opera. however, have much trouble in breathing Con you tell of scholarship open to a voice while singing.-—Anxious Vocalist. Richard Czerwonky, Blanche Barbot, Walter Knupfer, John of the Chapel Royal during the reigns of versity in England, who received it in 1463. like mine, that- me to resume Answered A. 1.—When the words are not distinct, D. Sample, Margaret and William Lester, Oscar Deis, Rev. Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary and Eliza¬ Twenty-nine years later, probably playing mymy lessonsKtsms w,w.with my».» jot .jachert 1 look in any part of the range, it is a sign that forwardforward to reading your column every month, there is a type of tone-production which em¬ George Massey, David Nyvall, Helen Howe, Nellie Moench. beth. For a time he was a joint organist in some vaulted cathedral, he may have it'• is so- interesting■-* and helpfult...rj-•■.—Miss Sincere. By Frederick W. Wodeil barrasses, to a greater or lesser degree, the with Byrd. In 1575 he and Byrd obtained learned for the first time that the world A. The difficulty in meeting your need is tongue and other parts involved in articu¬ Courses given University credit. For catalog write Arthur C. Beclter, Dean your requirement that you be able to resume lation. Do exercises which make the tongue a kind of monopoly for printing music and was really round and not flat and that an lessons with your own teacher.. As a rule, No questions will be answered in THE ETUDE unless accompanied by the full name independent of the jaw, such as the rapid ROOM 400 • 64 EAST LAKE • CHICACO ruled music paper. This Byrd held for Italian named Columbus had actually sailed scholarships are given for work in a specified and address of the inquirer. Only initials, or pseudonym given, will be published. repetition of institution. Mrs. John A. Jardine, of Fargo, Lah-lay-lee-Ah-a-ee, twenty-one years, but it proved very un¬ across the sea and discovered what he North Dakota, President of the National on a monotone, varying the pitch, with dis¬ profitable. Tallis was a voluminous com¬ Federation of Music Clubs, or the Atwater tinct utterance, and without the least move¬ SCHOOL OF MUSIC thought to be India, which he was able to Kent Radio Corporation might be consulted. 2.—Should ( ipass, and ^for only poser. He is properly called “The Father prove by the “Indians” he brought back a few minutes at a time, ment of the lower jaw. Also use in the same Tour voice and talent will have to be of reading over a powerful singing, nor worryii manner, of English Cathedral Music” ; and, when it with him. So much for the music culture quite superior calibre indeed to merit con¬ A. 1.—We < help to fin'd the tempo by Lah-nah-tah-dah-kah-gah-thah, sideration: for, as you must be aware, there reading aloud the> words, over OTw1ana “'over,7“r or low notes. Use all the vov_ „ the tone to be not louder than your natural is remembered that he died exactly one of merrie old England twenty-eight years ire thousands of talented young sopranos in striving to make the meaning plain by verbal ' result in tone quality is satisfactoi accent, emphasis, inflection and tone color, mf. In doing the th let the tongue-tip pro¬ A professional school 5SMOPOLITAN hundred years before the birth of Bach before Henry VIII was born. this country, with more preparation than trude slightly between the teeth. yourself, who would like a free scholarship and reading now faster, now slower, as it We have noticed that those who are sing¬ in a university environment SCHOOL OF looking toward appearing in grand opera. The seems the message of the text requires. We ing what they call a “covered” tone, emit a MUSIC Institute of Musical Art, New York City, and must ask ourselves, does it sound natural, vowel; also with a light ....-„- sound which is comparatively dark, sombre, For Free Bulletins Write to the Curtis Institute, of Philadelphia, give appropriate? When at least fairly well satis¬ is no downward pressure of the muscle up in color. One should be able to “color” the tssistance to vocal students they deem worthy. fied, and having learned the music, if we en¬ under the chin on this letter. The point is tone differently, according to the needs of SCHOOL OF MUSIC Music Study Extension Course Why make yourself an object of charity? deavor to sing as we read, we shall come to start singing without “click” or “breathi¬ expressive singing. One can sing so as to Better, a thousand times, to seek some way reasonably near to finding a good tempo. ness,” and to coax the voice rather than to emit tone on high pitches proper to the given 1830 Sherman Avenue of working for your tuition and expenses and mi-; *•--the melody shows much use of the compel it in the least. A little practice on voice, without so changing the vowel form, Evanston, Illinois (Continued from Page 216) so develop self-reliance and strength of char¬ ‘“e composer -jjgg jg ’ and arpeggi on Ye, Ye~ or shape as to cause uncertainty as to the acter while getting an educationition and thus pre¬pre- the accompanimi r three notes t and Yaw, lightly,___ i a quick, free dropping Of -X.4_n, —4-the tongue-tip remaining against word intended in the mind of the listener. pare yourself to meet the world. Almost all indie,-it i—_ Practice free vowel production upon your NORTHWESTERN MILLIKIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC schools and many private teachers have work t he _ front teeth, may later be indulged higher range, using what is known as “head” the study of triads and their inversions. to be done in exchange for tuition. Write to m[lc^ __e. Complex, and Sing on this work demi-staccato. Only voice, leaving the articulating organs free to DECATUR, ILLINOIS AND FLATS Secondly it provides practice in playing some of them, state your case clearly, and frequently changing harmonies need more time (a slower tempo) to make themselves proper¬ deal with final consonants. Try uttering the s thoro training in music. Courses leading tc By A. Louis Scarmolin many of them will be found sympathetic to final “explosives” such as t and k, after the rsKTKS?? telor of Music Degree, Diploma and Certifi- simple broken chords. Thirdly, trills come the young talent striving to make its way. ly felt than do simple chords. The printed vowel has been sung, and without any rush ™ in^Piamh Voice.^Violin^ Organ. Public^ School Practice in teaching half steps and whi in for a share of attention—even if they marks are not always to be relied upon. ___teacher in of breath from the lungs—a pure mouth ex¬ Those Eternal “Nerves.” Often they relate more to the style of delivery ...... Pennsylvania, could best train steps is afforded in Parade of the Shat are in quarter notes, as is proper for a first my very high coloratura voice, which is weak plosion. Answering Etude Adver¬ Bulletin sent fret upon request 9- What should one do to avoid being than to the tempo. “ -Most singers coming from Germany and Flats Its ascending and descend) grade piece. Fourthly, the piece is extreme¬ timid, or nervous, when singingt—Mrs. I. M. 2 —First read over the words, as suggested, in the middle register? I especially want to have seemed--* t make rather more of distinct JTAtisements' always pays W. ST. CLARE MINTURN, Director A. If one could put out a bottle containing and you will be likely to adopt a fairly good avoid a teacher who forces the voice, creates diction than t_ be... very careful to sing with chromatic figures are divided between t ly tuneful. an infallible remedy for your trouble, inclu- tempo, whether you think of that point or a tremolo, or other affectations.—-Musicus. a true legato and..ad sostenutosi style. Some have aion for taxation in the millionaire class not. If the music is so written as to marked¬ A. At least you know some things ' C,and delights the reader. hands for the most part, and are design in a teacher of singing. Go - special fondness for the darker, more ;J RAIN PATTER would quickly become his fate. It cannot be ly contradict the tempo indications of the sombre t(‘— throughout their singing. How- to develop precision in interlocking n; name, make inquiry as to wl_ _ CONVERSE COLLEGE ATLANTA However, just before singing, relax the verbal text, better try another song. Always ocaLteacheu sages. Establish a good March tempo By James H. Rogers whole body, take a series of slow rhythmic, use accurate note values, whatever the rate at has for a series of years, from average pupi.~, SCHOOL OF MUSIC FOR WOMEN CONSERVATORY of MUSIC silent, deep brenths. hut make no special which you sing. been bringing out those who sing with good hibiting a wide variety of tone color for SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA HUGH HODGSON GEORG LINDNER the beginning of the composition and ke In tune with April is this little composi¬ physical effort in doing so. Close the eyes quality of tone, clear diction, and at least interpretative purposes, and a thoroughly An Endowed Professional School, Nationally strict time thereafter. tion of James Rogers from whom something during this exercise. Previously, make sure Tonsils, Always With TJs fair expressiveness. Then hear several pupils, musical legato style. There have always been Courses hT PIANO, VOICE, VIOLIN,'“oRGAN Q. I always read your section of Ques¬ and make your own judgment. The choice Accredited. Full B. Mas. Degree and Diploma PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC, NORMAL TRAIN¬ out of the ordinary is always to be expected. that you know your piece so well that if good teachers of the so-called “Italian” Courses. College Environment. Teachers of ING, DRAMATIC ART AND DANCING necessary you could sing words and music tions and Answers in The Etude, and find it of a teacher is so important to the student method in Germany. National Reputaf— A-*:“*“* n-- from memory and without instrumental ac- very helpful. Here is my question: I had my that it pays to put time, intelligent effort, and Catalog upon application HEAR THE BELLS Rain Patter is catchy, tuneful, and an if necessary some money into it. 3.—A good method of tone production ab¬ excellent little etude for the development of compamment Try it. whistling or humming tonsils removed. They were in a very bad solutely demands a type of inhalation for For Catalogue. By R. N. Kerr J?el°dy of preludes and interludes. Know condition I want to take care of my throat singing which is silent. The microphone has wrist staccato. This particular number “S1/ what you are going to do at ail special so as not to injure my voice. How long A Sheaf of Queries This simple Grade I melody from 1 simply shown up a defect in your work which calls for a delicate staccato—in other words points of the piece: how you are going to should I wait before singing again, and how you have not detected under other circum¬ pen of Robert Nolan Kerr has a deal rJ .aIvL P y™r olimaxes, make your musical shall I go about starting practice to prevent stances. Your tone production will improve, INCREASE YOUR a light, bouncing wrist capable of apply^ over-taxation or strain of any sort?—Mrs. time I have had a fair amount of success, Mr. and Mrs. Crosby Adams pedagogical value than appears at ft .ts of force and color, and your im¬ professionally. For radio, however, I have as well as your singing in general, over the INCOME! Montreat, North Carolina, 1936 a rather shallow touch. portant accents and emphases. And above all, Q. R. radio and elsewhere, when you have learned Easily—Substantially—Pleasantly glance. Firstly it affords opportunity f with a burning desire to put A. Yonr specialist, if a goodgo< one. i been told to improve my diction, breathing, to inhale silently, and with as little effort as Altogether an excellent teaching piece. be able to tell you when you and ending my words on higher tones. What possible. Sing not from note to note or Take Subscriptions for Two SUMMER CLASSES wm LTeS?-a.?!' t0 your a"flience. Then you should I do as to tone-placement or produc¬ for TEACHERS OF PIANO aTe Bttle opportunity to be thinking ■ sing. Be in no hurry abou- syllable to syllable, but make the “phrase” THE ETUDE MUSIC MAGAZINE mef“Ls0,eeI and 'what think of epent■ at* leisure. On the other nana,hand, carefulc tion to assist me to make my words clearer, your singing unit, and learn to sing the final met and so to get “fussy” or “nervous.” , oice use, under the advice of surgeon and more distinct and especially in the upper note of each phrase poised as though you —Write Jot particulars — Atlanta, Ga. June 8-13 range of my voice? Montreat, N. C. July 23-29 , queries us that mt. teacher, should not be too long delayed. After expected to go on singing at least half of 1712 CHESTNUT ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA. a movement, and one that does not so Tempo Problems. the operation there are new adjustments of “ 1 — under the impression that the another phrase, without renewing yonr breath Mzint ePend UP°n hUman a9el upon its own natural laws.”—Mr. Basil the parts to be managed for speech and song. i —•--- production sacrifices Then your breath will seem to renew itself, new so1njtVkat *hould govern the tempo of a Practice with very light, clear, conversational s cor- for you. 258 APRIL, 1936 the etude Fifty Years Ago This Month World of Music JUILLIARD SCHOOL OF MUSIC John Erskine, President (Continued from Page 200) M. Marks, in an article on "The Gradual neglect of the melodious strains of Handel but an indefatigable industry in our crafty Development in the Science o THE AMERICAN GUILD OF BANJO- THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVER¬ masters to render the whole science of ISTS MANDOLINISTS AND GUITAR¬ SARY of the first performance of “Lucia di JUILLIARD SUMMER SCHOOL Pianos,” introduced a hlstor,ICa‘ ^“‘ r^t music so difficult and intricate, that scarce which we reproduce as an index o he fart ISTS’ announces its Thirty-fifth Annual Lammermoor,” at Naples in 1835, has been George A. Wedge, Director that controversial discussion would se one in a hundred ever comes to a competent Convention to be held from June 21st to 24th, celebrated at Bergamo, birthplace of Doni¬ he aeeless This is from the Introduction knowledge thereof, but are led on from 1936 at Minneapolis. Full details may be zetti, the composer, by the authorities of the city going in procession to the Basilica of JULY 7 TO AUGUST 14, 1936 to “Instructions for Playing the Harpsi¬ lesson to lesson, with Appoggiaturas, Syn¬ had from C. W. Gould, convention manager, Santa Maria Maggiore where the monumental chord” by Robert Falkener printed and copations, Arpeggios, Mordents, Mezzo 64 South 11th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Trillos, Semitones major, Semitones minor ■4---*• tomb of the composer was decorated with Accredited courses leading to the Bachelor of Science degree sold in 1774, at his house, No. 45, Salis¬ floral offerings. extreme sharp seconds, and flat thirds, with “MISSISSIPPI, FATHER OF WATERS,” bury Court, Fleet Street, London. a symphonic poem by Ernest R. Kroeger, “No person can be said to be accom¬ a thousand other needless perplexities, till Piano Strings Voice tired with the study and sick with the ex¬ was at the head of the program of the St. plished in any art or science unless he Louis Symphony Orchestra for January 24th WILFRED ERNEST SANDERSON, Eng¬ Katherine Bacon Louis Bostelmann Lucia Dunham thoroughly understands it. Grammar, pense, they get up as ignorant of the matter and 25th; when it was played as a memorial land’s most successful composer of “best Sascha Gorodnitzki Samuel Gardner Fraser Gange Logic, Rhetoric, Arithmetic, Geometry, as when they sat down. to this American master musician who spent seller” popular songs, died in London, on Sascha Jacobsen Charles Hackett Astronomy, and Music are, by way of ex¬ “Therefore, in opposition to these dark- his whole life in the service of music in that, December 11, 1935, at the age of fifty-seven. Alton Jones Charles Krane Belle Soudant cellence, called the Liberal Sciences; and, eners of science, and for the benefit of His Until and Friend o’ Mine each sold more Muriel Kerr Ruth H. Stewart in the present age, none of them is more every rational being, I have laid down the • than a million copies, while more than a Guy Maier Louis Persinger following rules, in as plain a manner as I THE OLDEST London Competition Festi¬ dozen of his others passed the quarter of a Bernard Taylor There are many reasons for sum¬ Private instruction in Piano, practiced than music, nor is there anything Arthur Newstead can possibly devise, wherein I have care¬ val is that of Stratford and East London. Its million mark. Ella E. Toedt mer study. To get out of a rut— less understood. I say less understood, be¬ Lee Pattison Voice, Violin, Organ, Cello, Wind fully avoided all superfluous examples, and fifty-fourth festival will fall this year on April seek new material—modernize Instruments, Theory, Composi¬ cause, were the present practitioners in¬ 23rd to May 14th. Nine challenge shields, Harp structed. in the right rules of harmony, it have only inserted what is necessary to Organ methods—round out training— tion, Dramatic Art and Dancing. thirty silver cups, one hundred and seventy COMPETITIONS Hugh Porter Marie Miller would be impossible for our modern Pro¬ form in the mind a just notion of harmony eold silver and bronze medals, and first and strengthen standing by earning Special short-term classes in 50 and discord; which, if the reader can at¬ fessors to impose upon the ears of the THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FES¬ a nationally recognized Certifi¬ subjects, including Piano Master public their wretched compositions, whose tain, my task is finished; he has then my TIVAL of the Allied Arts offers numerous Special Courses for the Music Educator cate, Diploma, or Degree. Class, Piano Normal Class, parts are so poorly united as neither to free will to enter into the most minute and prizes and scholarships of One Hundred to Whatever your aim, you will Teaching Repertoire, Class soothe passion, raise devotion, nor animate trifling degrees of sound; and if he does CHARLES HENRY MELTZER, journal¬ One Thousand Dollars, in Music, Drama and Primary and Secondary School Methods. Mabelle Glenn find the training you want at our Piano, Violin Master Class, Voice not approve of the twelve half tones in the ist, critic, translator, and fervid advocate of Speech Arts, Dance, Art, Poetry, and Cine¬ Orchestral Conducting and Orchestration.Adolf Schmid “Opera in English,” died on January 14th, matography, in a contest to be held from May Master Class, Organ Master Class, octave as it stands at the present, he may Group Voice Methods and Choral Conducting.Bernard Taylor FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL divide it into four and twenty, and make in New York. Born June 7, 1852, at Hove, 4th to 29th, 1936. Open to all America. Par¬ Public School Music, Band, Or¬ pieces he composed for the entertainment near London, England, of naturalized Rus¬ Orchestra, and Instrumental Instruction..J. P. Russell SUMMER SESSION instruments with sliding Stops, etc, to ticulars may be had from Mrs. Grace Widney chestra and Choral Conducting, of the public, was extremely cautious not sian parents, his linguistic ability (he knew Mabee, 1151 South Broadway, Los Angeles, Violin Methods and Materials...Louis Persinger show the deficiency of former ages, and his Theory, Composition, Play Pro¬ to admit anything that might excite mean seven languages fluently) brought him con¬ California. Piano Methods and Materials.Guy Maier Seventy-five teachers available or lewd ideas; because, whenever this hap¬ own consummate abilities; in a word, he siderable renown as the translator of foreign duction, Microphone Technique, Voice Methods and Materials.Fraser Gange through entire summer. Series pens, it loses its good effect on the audience, may join Dr. Swift’s company of Aca¬ drama and opera. THE ELIZABETH SPRAGUE COOL- Layman’s Music Normal Course.....Harriet Johnson of 18 free concerts and recitals. and many others. and, like bad plays, becomes a general evil. demicians, and extract sunbeams from cu¬ 4-»• IDGE PRIZE of one thousand dollars is Dormitory accommodations and Reduced tuition rates; de¬ But the thirst for novelty in the present age cumbers.” (Delicious irony, prophetic of THE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA offered, in a competition open to composers The Gist of Music.George Wedge practice facilities. ferred payment plan. is so insatiable that nothing will go down some ear-splitting experimentations of re¬ of Prague opened its subscription season of all nationalities, for a chamber music work Modern Orchestration and Modern Harmony.Roy Harris but what is new; to usher which into the cent years with much of music reminiscent with a performance of the “Requiem” of for four stringed instruments. Compositions Send fo Catalog Dvorak, with Vaclav Talich conducting, and must be submitted before September 30th, world there hath not been only a total of a steam riveter.—Editor.) with Julia Nessy, Marta Krasova, Josef 1936; and particulars may be had from the Theory of Music Orchestral Instruments Viavec and Rudolf Watzke as the quartet Coolidge Foundation, Library of Congress, SHERWOOD MUSIC SCHOOL of soloists. Washington, D. C. For information address 414 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. Memory Book Pages of a Musical Pilgrim 130 Claremont Avenue Room 221A New York, N. Y. OBERLIN CONSERVATORY (Continued from Page 254) n thorough Instruction in — B. degree. Forty-six specialist truly national song, Hail Columbia, was sacred music and other forms, who lived HAROLD HURLBUT | istiof MUSIC written in Philadelphia, by Joseph Hopkin- the greater part of her useful musical life VOICE TEACHER—DE RESZKE EXPONENT son, son of Francis, and first sung there on in Nashville, Tennessee. MILLS COLLEGE April 25, 1798; and, perhaps most sig¬ A southern course carried us through Taught in Paris—Rome—Nice—New York Near San Francisco, California nificant, the first serious American opera, other cities and hamlets of interest and im¬ the “Leonora” of William Henry Fry, was portance, and along historic old trade- Teacher of stars of screen, stage and radio, SUMMER SESSION of MUSIC—June 22 to August 1 (6 weeks) written and first performed June 4, 1845, routes, soon to approach Baltimore, the Artists of opera and concert. in “Penn’s Towne”; a few among many birthplace of our national anthem, The Complete Curricula Leading to Degrees in All Branches of Music ^Jljp Qlrfaflanfijhalitutr uf (T)uatr of the city’s historical “musical births.” Star Spangled Banner; for here is Fort Made five transcontinental Master-Class tours Faculty of Distinguished Artist Teachers An atmosphere of serenity and peaceful McHenry, from whose "ramparts there Confers Bachelor of Music Degree, Master of Music Degree, Artist Diploma amicability prevails in Philadelphia, and gleamed the broad stripes and bright stars” SUMMER COURSE FOR Guest Teachers Public School Music Course in conjunction with Western Reserve University rightly was it named “City of Brotherly that inspired the patriot-son of Maryland, SINGERS AND TEACHERS Love,” for it has kept faith with the teach¬ Marcel Maas noted pianist and teacher of Brussels, Belgium BERYL RUBINSTEIN, Director, 2605 Euclid Avenue. Cleveland, Ohio Francis Scott Key (1780-1843) to pen, in ings of its Colonial Patron, William Penn, 1814, the immortal lines. Free summer scholarship of two lessons weekly Pro Arte String Quartet of Brussels, Belgium whose colossal statue looks benignly down to most talented singer making application. from City Hall Tower. This spirit of PROGRAM Contest to be held in Hollywood. Scholarship A residential summer school for men and women. Dormitories on cam¬ SCHOOL OF MUSIC harmony and understanding covers the PIANO blank on request. pus. Many recitals and concerts. Summer or Winter bulletin on request. OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN broad state of Pennsylvania, and in such Stars And Stripes Forever (6 Hands), Complete curricula leading to degrees in an environment was born the gentle souled John Philip Sousa (Washington, D. C) 2150 Beachwood Dr., Hollywood, Calif. Address—Luther Brusie Marchant genius, Stephen Collins Foster (Lawrence- all branches of Music. Faculty or distin¬ In Colonial Days, W. M. Felton (Penn¬ Dean of the School of Music (fonscrUatorQ °‘Ittu$ic guished artist teachers. Concerts and May ville, now a part of Pittsburgh, 1826-64), sylvania) 85th Year Mills College P. O. California America’s Oldest Independent School Devoted Festival by world’s greatest artists and America’s foremost writer of folk songs; Courtly Dance, George Dudley Martin organizations in Hill Auditorium seating and years later came another Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania) 5,000. Chorus of 350; student symphony son, likewise blessed with traits of warm¬ orchestras, glee clubs, bands, etc. Recitals hearted tenderness, Ethelbert Nevin (Edge- each week on $75,000 organ. VIOLIN ^ 1936S^mWeR SESSIONS^ worth, 1862-1901). INSTITUTE OF MUSIC [T Eight-week "T| The Rosary, Ethelbert Nevin (Pennsyl¬ ALFRED Schools—Colleges AND FINE ARTS Other musicians’ names on the state vania) long beach, Calif. J Summer Session II roster are, Ira D. Sankey, evangelist-singer li. June 29-August 21 JJ An Old Portrait (Romance), James M n ■ Mil SCHOOLS OF MUSIC SUMMER MASTER CLASSES and composer (1840-1908) ; Theodore BD Allll Robert Braun, Director Francis Cooke (Pennsylvania) DnAUN Graduate School FottevUle, Fa. June, July, August, 1936 2650 Highland Ave. and Oak Street, Cincinnati, Ohio CHARLES A. SINK, Pre.id.nt Presser, pioneer publisher (1848-1925) • Teachers Training Courses in Piano. Voice, Violin, etc. Box 1004. Ann Arbor. Michigan MIROVITCH Folder on Bequest—Dormitories. Adolph M. Foerster (1854-1927), teacher VOICE Free and Partial Scholarships Awarded and composer; Camille Zeckwer (1875- My Days Have Been So Wondrous Free, Eminent Pianist and Master Teacher 1924), pianist, teacher, composer; David S. CONVERSEN. Irving Hyatt, Dean,COLLEGES Spartanburg, S. C. LAWRENCE COLLEGE IETROITmusicmlart Francis Hopkinson (Pennsylvania) Zoellner School Bispham (1857-1921), internationally known Old Folks At Home, Stephen Collins CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC baritone; James Gibbons Huneker (1860- APPLETON, WISCONSIN Foster (Pennsylvania) 10th MASTER CLASS SESSION |i||nl| CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC OF MUSIC )®)l and Winton J Baltzell (1864- 2100 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. Carl J. Waterman, Dean 'acuity of 84 artists. Accredited Teachers? Certificates’, The Ninety and Nine, Ira David Sankey KNOX Catalog FreeGale8tWm.F.1Bentley,Director liplomas. and ^Degrees.^ Ilesirable^boarding accommoda- 19_8) ; the last two being eminent music Courses in Piano. Voice, Violin, Cello, Organ, public school ^music and choir directing leading to writers and critics. (Pennsylvania) JULY 14 to AUGUST 25—1936 (6 Weeks) Theory. Dramatic Art, String Ensemble iddrestH. B. MANVILLE, Bus.’ Manager Listen to the Mocking Bird, Septimus Continuing down the Atlantic slope we Contest for National Mirovitch tree Scholarship SUMMER SESSION—JULY, AUGUST, 1936 Dept. 2-52 Putnam Ave., Detroit. Mich. Winner (Pennsylvania) NORTHWESTERNSvBS FOLDER ON REQUEST entered another state, Delaware, and in Hail Columbia, Joseph Hopkinson July 13 in Los Angeles, Calif. and Dramatis Art. Esther C. Benson, Ivi.ivi., t resident "Practical standardization might compel adequate competency for music crossing its northwest section passed Mes City, ndont. (Pennsylvania) teaching. But nobody so far has created a safe and reasonable table of rules through Newark—a smaller town than its Application Blank on Request Battle Hymn of the Republic (Civil War Qo you take advantage of the many for standardization, and the whole topic is a dangerous weapon with which to namesake in New Jersey. Though small it Era), Verses by Julia Ward How* Address Secretary excellent merchandising oppor¬ trifle. In any case. Heaven spare us that day therein we see high-brow is distinguished as being the birthplace of (New York) MAP9AH,,.COLLEGE irreconcilables evolve standardisation rules, politicians putting them into Emma Louise (Mrs. E. L.) Ashford 2223 S. Cochran Ave., Los Angeles, California Pipe Organ. Orchestra, Public School Music, Plano and tunities which ETUDE Advertising effect, and bootleg teachers as an aftermath.”—John L. Bratton. The Star Spangled Banner, Francis Organ Tuning. Rates Reasonable. In the heart of the Shen¬ (1850-1930), a widely-known corner of andoah Valley, Dayton, Virginia. Columns offer you? Scott Key (Maryland) 260 THE ETUDE Ami, me 261 What Public School Music Needs
EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC (iContinued from Page 202) of musicianship is demanded, and where the techniques of the school room are thoroughly mastered. The University of Rochester Mr. George L. Lindsay, Director of Music Education, Howard Hanson, Director School District of Philadelphia: Raymond Wilson, Assistant Director “For the pupils—Adequate time for (1) vocal and instrumental development and (2) opportunity for mass This is an endowed institution of The orchestra of 110 students, The Cover for This Month and individual expression and appreciation. For the Advance of Publication national scope offering courses in With a kindly, band, ensembles and chorus broad¬ teacher—Personality, leadership, cultural background, Offers—April 1936 all branches of music. The recog¬ good-humored twinkle cast over NBC system, Thursdays, in his eyes, John Philip nized University degrees, B.M., and musicianship.” , . , . , All of the Forthcoming Publications 3:15 P. M., E.S.T. Dr. Joseph E. Maddy, Director of the famous National Sousa went about this M.A. in Music, M.M. and Ph.D in the Offers Listed Below are Fully world doing great Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan: Described in the Paragraphs Follow¬ in Music are granted. Due to limited enrollment early things and winning “Music learning must be made more interesting. Many ing. These Works are in the Course of the love and respect Library facilities, physical equip¬ registration is advisable both for music teachers teach technic, not music. Students are Preparation. The Low Advance Offer of all whom he met, ment and University affiliation af¬ summer and winter sessions. not interested in technic, except as a means to an end— Prices Apply to Orders Placed Now, from emperors, kings and presidents, down ford unusual opportunities for Music. When we can place musical education on an in¬ with Delivery to be Made When Greetings to the Music Educators to the humblest of graduate study. The Placement Bureau has avail¬ spirational basis, with technic following instead of Finished. National Conference! citizens and the poor¬ able candidates for professional leading, we will begin to realize the ideal of music edu¬ est of urchins. No one Several yearly concerts enable cation—‘Music for everyone, everyone for music.’ There ever can measure how much John Philip composers to hear own works per¬ positions and for teaching in col¬ Lindsay—lachLindsay—Each ...". ® Public school music in America is just one Sousa meant to the United States with his are at least 30,000,000 unused musical instruments Evening Moods-Album of Piano Solos.... formed. leges, public and private schools. hundred years old. It all started in Boston in stirring and virile compositions and with his gathering dust in the homes of America. It is possible to Fourth Year at the Piano-Williams. entertaining and inspiring band concerts. His 1836 and the man who was responsible for it Summer Session June 22-July 25 Fall Session Opens September 22 put these to work by making music learning easier and Piano Studies for the Grown-up Beginner music and his band served the nation most Presser s Concert March Album for Or- still stands out as one of the greatest figures in beneficially in peace and in war. Music was more interesting.” For Information and Catalogs Address: chestra Parts, Each. all American musical development—Dr. Lowell his life, but he loved humanity, found elation Mr. Osbourne McConathy, noted Music Educator Piano Accompaniment. Mason. He was a man of great ability, pene¬ in such sports as horseback riding, fishing, Arthur H. Larson, Secretary-Registrar (former President Music Educators’ National Conference): Sabbath Day Solos—High Voice . golfing, and trap shooting. He also is recog¬ trating foresight, splendid ideas, fine develop¬ Eastman School of Music, Rochester, N. Y. “A more effective carry-over into adult life of the Sabbath Day Solos—Low Voice . nized as an author, and as a raconteur lus Sacred Choruses for Men's Voices . ment and huge industry. Unfortunately, he was musical interests and activities started in the schoolg.” repute was great. Singing Melodies—Piano Album literally hounded out of his position in Boston Dr. Victor L. F. Rebmann, Director of Music Educa¬ Ten Tonal Tales—Piano—Locke . This month’s cover of The Etude tells by jealous nincompoops, now forgotten, who something of the story of his life in present- tion, City of Yonkers, New York: Third Year at thb Piano-Williams. Thirty Rhythmic Pantomimes — Riley, tried to belittle in every way his great popu¬ ing him as he appaared when he reached Arts "Good INSTRUCTION “The greatest present day need is the abolition of the College of Fine Gaynor and Blake. larity, his integrity and his competency—little manhood, as he looked when he entered the Music on Piano, Voice, Violin and effects of the late—or perhaps not so late—depression service of the United States as leader of the Syracuse University When Voices Are Changing—Chorus whelps of men, biting at the heels of a giant. Dr. Mason’s inspira¬ Develops all other Orchestral Instru' through (1) lightening the teaching load of the music Book for Boys . Marine Band at Washington, as he looked TVo-repc- Bachelor of Music Culture” ments. Harmony and Com¬ tion came from the ideals of Pestalozzi, who was also a terribly when his band was a great drawing card for uegrees. Master of Music teacher, who in too many places was required to do an position Counterpoint. misunderstood man. the Chicago World’s Fair, as he looked in Piano, Piano Teacher Training, Voice, inhuman amount of work; (2) the abatement of an ex¬ Violin, Organ, Cello, Harp, Composition, Individual Instruction for beginners Fortunately, in this day, the world has grown broader and such the days of his world tours with the Sousa cessive exhibitionism, fostered and urged by many Graduation Awards Band, as he looked at the time of his famous Public School Music or advanced students. Moderate a great institution as the Music Educators National Conference, Tuition fees. Dormitories—Branch school administrators in their desire of justifying to a Graduates and meeting in France with the celebrated French All the advantages of a large University. Special r which will bring thousands of supervisors to New York City this dormitory, with 35 practice pianos for women Schools. honor pupils in composer, Saint-Saens, as he looked when he music students, 5 pipe organs tax weary public the assessments levied for school pur¬ music study should month, has done much to promote tolerance, broad understanding, had his great United States Naval Band dur¬ Courses leading to the Degree of SUMMER SESSION July 6 to Aug. 14 poses; and (3) the re-employment of needed teachers receive appropriate sympathetic co-operation and to wipe out the poisonous political ing the World War, then as he looked in the Bachelor and Master of Music. prizes, awards and last year of his life as Lieutenant-Commander For bulletin address Pupils may enter at any time during dismissed in the darkest days of economic stringency.” intrigue and conspiracy which at one time was not a pleasant Dean H. L. BUTLER the year. Mr. Glenn H. Woods, Supervisor of Music, Oakland, gifts at Com¬ John Philip Sousa of the United States Naval mencement time. thing to view in music education in our public schools. One of its Reserve Force. He became leader of the Room 3 5, College of Fine Art. California: Syracuse, N. Y. No High School Education re¬ An interesting greatest achievements has been what its influence has done towards United States Marine Band at Washington in quired except for the Bachelor and “Your question, ‘Wliat is the greatest present day need book, or series of the improvement of music of all kinds for public school use. This 1880 under the presidency of Rutherford B. Master of Music Degree Courses. in the field of school music?’ can he answered in one books on music, has raised the catalogs of American music publishers to a very Hayes and up until the time of his death word—‘protection.’ The educational world enjoys fol¬ makes a satisfac¬ during President Hoover’s term in office he CHOOL of MUSIC tory gift from par¬ much higher standard in this field. brought forth unexcelled patriotic musical $KSei\e SS TKe&tre S lowing slogans and a new idea. The new slogan since of TEMPLE UNIVERSITY ents, relatives and All honor to this splendid group of men and women, who are inspirations. He not only stirred the masses 1812 Spring Carden St., Phila. the World War and its aftermath of depression, is the friends. Sometimes contributing so much toward America’s progress! to love of country with his famous march. VSSSr&Hff&t at., N. Y. THADDEUS RICH E. F. ULRICH, B. M. word ‘creative.’ The tendency educationally, is to try an attractive nov¬ Stars and Stripes Forever, and other numbers to administer music along educational lines regardless elty in musical such as Liberty Bell March, Hail to the Spirit of Liberty, Invincible Eagle, Keeping Step of the musical outcome. Educators will accept in music jewelry is choseu. The Theodore Presser Co. Catalog of Musi¬ With the Union, Power and Glory, etc., but TRINITY PRINCIPLE 1 Katherine Carey that which a musician with experience would discard. cal Jewelry contains a number of desirable he also made for friendships of nations with §HP PEDAGOGY Successor to Mrs. Babcock's Music for the Commencement *<£« h The only Scientific Pedagogy based The creative idea is apparently running rampant, so designs in medals, brooches and clasp pins such numbers as his Hands Across the Sea, on Feeling, and practically much so that persons, who realize the preparation that that may be used as prizes and gifts to Program possible if the recital is confined strictly to Imperial Edward, Diplomat March, the Royal applied to Music. INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL Wdch Fusiliers, and others. His music com¬ is necessary to create music, know from experience that honor pupils for distinctive accomplishments I t Send for P M B circular. and EDUCATIONAL AGENCY in music. Many « educators, and £, posing embraced band music from light en¬ 1J EFFA ELLIS PERFIELD Church, Concert and School Positions Assured there is a limit to the writing of melodics and a place In this catalog, which may be had FREE tertaining numbers to works of symphonic 103 East 86th St., New York, N. Y. Carnegie Hall, New York Tel. Circle 7-2634 where harmony must command attention or further lor the asking, there is also an illustrated list iolin solo to what would otherwise be a proportions, songs, choruses, and comic lW the material and have it in rehearsal. Others, of diploma and certificate forms for music formal series of piano numbers only. operas. His compositions have been issued progress ceases. If your editorial could somehow impress whose programs are not elaborate, are now educators with the importance of encouraging and en¬ students. These are, indeed, a boon to music It is hardly necessary to remind teachers to provide for soloists of all types and are NEW COMBINATION COURSE JEAN WARREN CARRICK teachers. Graduation and promotion awards choosing the music that will be rendered by particularly popular in their piano arrange¬ Pre-School and Musical Kindergarten International Dean of the revised and enlarged dorsing music by suggesting that more progress and , . OIof methe Widewide anaand enecLiveeffective use uiof pianojji.imy eu- LILLIAN COURTRIGHT CARD Dunning Course of Improved Music Study are printed by us in large quantities and the H voufselection has been delayed and time semble numbers for one piano six hands and ments, not only for solo but ensemble playing 116 Edna Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. greater efficiency might evolve if the administration in savings effected thereby are passed on to the n your selection j eight hands, two pianos, four hands and eight on this instrument. Sliced Musical Puzzle, 35 cents music were left entirely to persons qualified by experi¬ individual teacher, who needs only a few does not P^rfm'tsend.ng fo % hfnds. Every piaL teacher knows the value John Philip Sousa was active to the very For dates and other information, address ence and training to foster its contributions, it would I T^jLe Presser Co describing your of this form of practice and performance, last. He visited The Etude offices and the A new style diploma or certificate form has COMBS COLLEGE OF MUSIC ye5°rs Secretary Western Office do much for supervisors. If your message could reach needs-^the'capabilities ofthe “mJL/etc., The Presser Catalog heads aU others in the Theodore Presser Co. establishment just be¬ Alberto Jonas, Director, Plano Department 940 S. E. 68th Avenue, Portland, Oregon recently been issued in the modem 10" x 8" and expert clerks will make Tp and send to number and variety of its piano ensemble fore going to Reading, Pa., where he con¬ All branches of music. Public School, Teachers' Training L them, encouraging their cooperation and interest in a size. This is printed on a very fine Parch¬ material. Ask for an assortment of these for Course. Dormitories for Women and office, 1331 S. Broad you a package of music from which you can ducted a band concert; and the next day St., Philadelphia. Pa. s larger activity in music in the schools, there is no ques¬ ment Deed stock and has an appropriate examination and for our Hand Book of Music came the startling news that he had passed Dr. Gilbert Raynolds Combs, Founder < musical design and wording. It comes in three select appropriate numbers. . „ mmmnMMnwMwwM tion but that you would be doing many communities a This is but one feature of “Presser Service. for Piano Ensemble sent gratis upon request. on. His death in Reading, Pa., came on forms—Diploma, Certificate and Teacher’s There are also unusual group numbers such March 6, 1932. great lavor. Progress can accrue only in proportion to Certificate. The price is 25 cents, postpaid. Ask for Folder K-2, describing other con¬ veniences and economies, including the On as dances, drills and action songs. Complete Sousa’s music is said to possess more Amer¬ the amount of freedom that the music administrators As recipients usually desire a holder for this programs suitable for pupils of varying capa¬ have to develop music as the ‘Art Beautiful.’ ” size certificate or diploma, we carry in stock Sale” plan. ican individualism than the music of any INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL ART bilities are provided in the playlets In the other American composer and his Stars and one style that may be used as an easel or Candy Shop (Adair) (50c); From Many of the hung on the wall, priced at $1-50, and we Stripes Forever march so thoroughly won Pupils’ Recitals Lands (Adair) (50c); also in the little piano the nation from the start that it is gener¬ can supply moire-lined folders in imitation We do not n»ed to convince teachers of suites Eight Hours at Our House (Bliss) JUILLIARD SCHOOL OF MUSIC leather at $2.50. Genuine leather folders, ally conceded to be the accepted national ERNEST HUTCHESON, Dean OSCAR WAGNER, Asst. Dean moire, silk or satin-lined, will be made to the march. It has become so much a part of K the patriotic music of the country that it Thorough instruction in all branches of musical education. Private lessons order. Prices quoted upon application. Gold Seals with any desired two-color combina¬ inHeSon The value of such recftals is two- (Ryckoff) (75c) Most of these present op- seems destined to live forever and perhaps in all standard instruments, courses in theory and composition, normal okltotbe student, in reward for hard study port unities for effective but mexpens.ve cos¬ many living today will see it adopted as the courses for teachers, methods of group training for children, preparatory NEW YORK SCHOOL of MUSIC and ART! tion of ribbons attached to diplomas or cer¬ tificates, 5 cents additional. and'practice and to the teacher as an oppor- turning. 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