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kind in sidered to be the oldest series of its with the celebra- MAJOR william f. santelmann. the country. In connection director of the con- Leader of the United States Marine Band, has tion, Reginald Stewart, leading Amer- announced that a number of vacancies exist servatory, has commissioned a to make a new etch- in the band. Positions for qualified musicians ican artist, Don Swann, are available in the symphonic band and in ing of the conservatory. ’cel- . - nojtudimts the string ensemble. Violinists, violists, UHLU MORRIS, a native of San An- AIDS lists, and pianists are especially needed. Bands- HAROLD AMAZING present a member of the men are enlisted especially for duty with the tonio. Texas, at School in New Marine Band. Enlistments are arranged by faculty of the David Mannes by MIC cs LABC of the two hundred ot\ ORS HA Major Santelmann only following auditions. York City, is the winner EI Illustrated below are the two the Texas Composers’ budffo^ Interested applicants may write for further and fifty dollar prize In are essentially Piano. in Houston as a feature Pianos attached to a Grand details to United States Marine Band, Marine Contest" held recently aids Festival. Mr. A J T of the First Texas Creative Arts CONTROL rebuild can be attached to any Barracks, Washington 25, D. C. Texas «ST AND PEDAL They Morris’ symphony and other works by piano. Spinet, Grand or were presented in a concert on he piano bVadjus^ed style LEONARD BERNSTEIN, who recently re- composers eaV March 13. Upri9ht Upright. signed as conductor of the New York City to Any Style of Piano Orchestra, has been appointed , | —Adjustable Symphony pKr^rss. instant. ROBERT S. ELMORE, well known organ- in an Raise or Lower to Desired Height Pittsburgh Symphony and Spinet MUSIC I 2— To guest conductor of the of Philadelphia, PIANO on Back of Rack for ist, composer, and conductor, MICHAEL AARON ?££»•—- RACK "1 3—A Device Orchestra for seven weeks, beginning January hundred 10 MU^C Adjusting to Any Angle has been awarded first prize of five GRADE ONE ADJUSTABLE PIANO V 24. He will direct three concerts in the home Michael Aaron Piano Course JENKINS dollars in the composition contest for “Caril- city and then take the Orchestra on a southern .. 1.0 lonic Bells,” with organ, conducted by Schul- Piano Course GRADE TWO tour of four weeks. Michael Aaron merich Electronics, Inc., of Sellersville, Penn- THREE 1.0 entitled Aaron Piano Course GRADE sylvania. His winning composition is Michael correct distance, WEILL has written a one-act folk hundred and FOUR 100 hUmu^kVifd oT the KURT Hperanza, Second prize, of two Piano Course GRADE opera based on the American folk song. Down Island, the locale for David S. York of Prince- Michael Aaron eliminating eye strain. States and Canada. It will be NEWPORT, Rhode fifty dollars, went to Valley, which will be performed for the of the United to have in the orchestra many pre-New York debut recitals, is ton, New Jersey, for his Divinum Mysterium; COURSE the first visit of a major symphony MICHAEL AARON ADULT •JJ' at first time in July by students of the summer spring. Sponsored and hundred dollars, was the child’s comfort 3920, when Arturo Tos- a music festival this while third place, of one One .75 To further aid University of Michigan at Ann from Europe since C lub, TECHNIC Book school of the Orchestra of actively promoted by the Newport Music given to Dr. Rollo Maitland, of Philadelphia, MICHAEL AARON PIANO u>e have recurring canini directed the La Scala the piano, Arbor. The opera uses the song as a Festival has been planned for the Hells with Organ. Awards Two .75 tour of the country. a Music for his Poem for TECHNIC Book theme throughout the score. Milan in a include a re- ten MICHAEL AARON PIANO FOOT REST week-end of May 21, which will of twenty-five dollars each were given to (KAUFFMAN S) a performance of Balogh, Cleveland, thematic brochure JENKINS Eu- cital by Eileen Farrell, and others as follows : Louis L. Send for free Michael Aaron THE PHLADELPHIA ORCHESTRA, CONTROL AND SULLIVAN Society and Gretel” by the New England Florence Durell Clark, Hamilton, On- AND PEDAL THE GILBERT gene Ormandy, conductor, honored tile memory “Hansel Ohio; gave their tenth directed by Boris Goldowsky. Dunn, Minneapolis, of Hunter College, New York, on Opera Theater, tario. Canada ; M. Austin type of Sergei Rachmaninoff at its concerts successfully on any production on. March 18, 19, and 20, connection with the festival it is planned Willard Somers Elliott, Fort Can be used annual it presented an entire Tn Minnesota : March 19 and 20, when stu- they presented “The Gondoliers.” give three scholarships to promising Walter Lindsay, Philadelphia ; piano. when program of works of the famous Russian to Worth, Texas ; by Berkshire Music Center. Pennsylvania ; HAZ The soloist was Jeanne dents at the Rob Roy l’eery. Morion Station, Q OKS EL the pianist-composer. Frederick C. child sits at Memorial Prize Boston J. Porter. Dayton, Ohio ; With this Foot Rest, a THE GUSTAV KLEMM Therrien, pianist, the winner in the Ellen on a Conserva- PEABODY CONSERVATORY of Music in York William C. Steese, Wor- ease, with his feet resting has been established at tile Peabody Regional contest of the Rachmaninoff Fund Schreiber, New ; -i piano at its eightieth anniversary Hobart A. Whit- prize twenty- Baltimore celebrated ; and from the floor, elimi- Her. tory of Music in Baltimore. A of Contest, who played the composer’s First Con- cester, Massachusetts platform six inches /I—Six Inches High tile observance was a annually to the first time out- in March. A feature of Asheville, North Carolina. of his legs. What Five lnch«s High Here five dollars will be awarded certo. Also presented for the man, & METHODS the dangling FOOT I 2— Thomas, an alumnus ELEMENTARY STUDIES nating Pedal student in musical composi- in the form recital by John Charles EXCELLENT for a child 3—Attach to Piano most outstanding side of Russia was a “novelty” be more uncomfortable REST \ Tile recital was Number 1,151 conductor of The could Operating the Pedal tion. discovered First Symphony, of tlie school. EUGENE ORMANDY, for his feet and legs. u^4 For of the recently than having no support in a series known as “Artist Recitals,” con- Orchestra, was presented with Op. 15. Philadelphia 75 Council’s “Award of And REASON — ELEANOR STEBER, leading American so- tlie National Music RHYTHM WITH RHYME outstanding »-* {rsr^*s!Pi. prano of the Metropolitan Opera Association, Honor” for his distinguished and KEYBOARD US 'rz'tifc American ACQUAINTED WITH THE pressing his foot on the pedal attach- was given the honorary degree of Doctor of contribution to tlie development of GETTING * °a « the too of the platform. By PATTERNS 75 Music by Florida Southern College at the an- music during the season of 1946-47. The pres- Book One — PRACTICE nual celebration of Founders’ Week early in entation was made by Dr. Howard Hanson, 75 I dur- — SCALE PATTERNS _ RACK AND FOOT REST, a child at the piano is March. president of the National Music Council, Book Two With the MUSIC Orchestra’s weekly CBS inclined to practice longer ing The Philadelphia and when comfortable, he is ORCHESTRAL ASSO- from the Academy of Grade comfortable, THE NATIONAL broadcast, February 21, TECHMIC for PIANISTS of Junior and progresses more rapidly. CIATION, of New York, directed by Leon Music in Philadelphia. by JUNE WEYBRIGHT Barzin, performed three new works by Amer- in Books $6.00 its concert the first week a veteran majoring in Two with- RACK—$6.00 FOOT REST AND PEDAL CONTROL— ican composers at PAUL DesMARAIS, technical growth of the student ADJUSTABLE MUSIC Eiger’s president of Modern Dexterity Exercises to affect the of March. These were : Walter W. music at Howard University and ears and hands. Overture” Tom Scott’s and Claudio Santoro, causing tension—coordinating the eyes, “American Youth ; the Howard Music Club ; out Edoardo Di Biase’s Brazilian Symphony Book Two — ./>_ Teaching Sight Johnny Appleseed; and a first violinist in the Book One — .60 A System for “Music for Orchestra.” Orchestra, are co-winners to share the 1948 Memorial SPEED DRILLS to Little Tots, or Award of the Nadia Boulanger Playing A FESTIVAL OF PIANO MUSIC by United Fund, Inc. States composers was presented by students Flash Cards I Beginners of any Age of the Ward-Belraont Conservatory in a series by STkNFQn Piano works of ttOOKS By WALLACE and WINNING of four concerts in February. thirty-nine different composers were per- the Plano Keys Speed Drills—Consists of 32 Cards to be placed back of formed. C. HARTMAN KUHN, retired business ex- keyboard, showing mem- On these cards are notes corresponding to the hey on the MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE will hold Its ecutive, and patron of music, a former learns through of The Philadel- King’s SELECTED STUDIES the position of each note. Thus, the student third annual composers’ conference at Middle- ber of the Board of Managers P^^^EW! Stanford died in the Quaker eyes instead of the written or spoken word. bury, Vermont, from August 21 to September phia Orchestra Association, BOOKS his ninety-three. IN TWO in previous conferences, a chamber Citv on March 9, at the age of writings in °< quickly 4. As Early Grades of the best etude With SPEED DRILLS it Is easy to teach little folks living member of the A compact modern compilation for the music center will be set up during the period He" was the oldest Kohler and others, excel effort the piano keyboard. In 1927 he was Chairman of Muller, Burgmuller, Czerny, Duvernoy, and without to serve as an adjunct for the conference. Orpheus Club. of Streabboe characteristic title of the Philadelphia phrased. Each study bears us own key- Those enrolled at the center will play the the Executive Committee lentiy edited fingered and SPEED DRILLS stress visual accuracy, recognition of works of the composers present. Alan Carter, Grand Opera Company. illustration. positions, rapidity of playing the keys, producing plus board founder of the Vermont State Symphony, will Each book .75 co-ordination. rapid visual, mental and muscular conduct both the conference and the center MRS. NAllIASHDA GALLI-SHOHAT, pro- University of quickly and the composers on the staff will include fessor of mathematics at the and HIS PIANO With the use of SPEED DRILLS a child learns com- A BOY f J| Everett Helm, Nonnand Lockwood, and Otto Pennsylvania, and aunt of the Russian *0 the location and position of the keys and while learning, PIANO Luening. poser," Dmitri Shostakovich, died in Philadel- A GIRL and HER instead of an his studies become a pleasant game phia on March 6. LET’S PLAY HOBBIES arduous task. AWARDS have been announced in the the Em- CLARK, Negro composer and Piano 60 pupil South American contest sponsored by FRANCIS A. MISTER Plays the Speed Drills should be used at the very first lesson, and a a JUNIOR pire Tractor Corporation of New York and publisher, who for several years conducted 6U should have a set at home for daily drill Philadelphia, JUNIOR MISS Plays the Piano Philadelphia, to bring young composers to the music publishing business in Price 50c Berkshire Music Center in Tanglewood, Mas- died in that city on February 24, at the age sachusetts, for study this summer. The three of eighty. He had served as choirmaster for I TECHNIC twenty-three- in Philadelphia for forty- TONE TUNE winners are : Pia Sebastiani, various churches FLORENCE FENDER BINKLEY year-old pianist-composer of Buenos Aires, for three years and had been employed for sev- for Beginners in Piano by Krieger, Department of the Argentinian scholarship ; Edino eral years in tlie Publication a free, balanced, buoyant technic. In two books the student establishes JENKINS PIANO BOoF nineteen-year-old composer born in Santa the Theodore Presser Co. CHORD and Book Two -.75_ Clara State, for the Brazilian award ; One this Book -.75 It's Easy to play the chords in all keys with Hector Tosar Errecart, twenty five-year-old COLONEL G. CREIGHTON WEBB, soldier, Play Book. Pictures of the Keys and the Fingers to composer of Montevideo, for the Uruguayan diplomat, and amateur musician, died March ninety- Them award. TELEVISION WITH MUSIC 19, in New York City, at the age of four. man of extremely varied interests, his THE ILLUSTRATIONS THE NOTES ON THE A BELOW SHOW veteran conductor him to become an accom- STAFF WHICH CORRESPOND WITH KEYS ON THE KEYBOARD HEINRICH HAMMER, love for music led and composer, who is considered to be the old- plished pianist and organist. For a time he on with Television came in televised. At six-thirty the same day, NBC scores Many teachers all est composer of orchestral music based “LIVE” MUSIC was librarian and custodian of opera gorgeous all- his eighty- Saturday, March 20, the A. F. in New York came on with a over the country are Indian themes, has recently passed with a rush. On and literary material for the Metropolitan this Wagner program conducted by Arturo Tos- fifth birthday. Residing in Pasadena, Califor- of L. ban, which had been hampering new Opera Company. 27, No. 2) Price .75 using this with other homes possessing television ^^^^^^|^rSON^A^)p. nia, he is still actively engaged in composi- means of communication from the beginning, canini. American material in teaching. Gold got a new thrill which will not soon 13) 85 tion work, and has written five rhapsodies on was lifted. Not since the days of the receivers MRS. CLARA DAMROSCH MANNES, wife SONATE PATHETIQUE (Opus A copy will be mailed has there be forgotten. General David Sarnoff. Presi- Indian themes taken from Frances Densmore’s Rush in California, one century ago, of David Mannes, and sister of Dr. Walter .75 for your Radio Corporation of America, SONATA No. 9 (Opus 14, No. 1) inspection. Chippewa books. been such quick action to get “over the wire” dent of the Damrosch, died March 16 in New York City. If not wanted, promptly. At five made an able introductory address to the Tos- 14, No. 2) 1.00 re- (or shall we say "air”) so A member of one of America's most dis- SONATA No. 10 (Opus in which he referred to the turn and money will instructions ORCHESTRE NATIONAL, o’clock on the fateful day, Columbia won the canini program, Mrs. Mannes was In th. book or. THE FRENCH tinguished musical families, for FREE Elementary Piano Pieces thematic! ° Miinch, will putting The Philadelphia Orchestra, eighty-one-year-old conductor as “our young a Write 2 be refunded. tor playing the key* under the direction of Charles race by a pianist of note, and with her husband, on the video sta- Maestro.” But chronologically. The Philadel- other simple instructions. make a tour of the United States next fall. Eugene Ormandy conducting, violinist and conductor, she toured the United l PRICE 50c “the winnah” by an hour 4, III. POSTPAID of the French Govern- tion WCAU-TV in the Academy of Music, phia Orchestra was Chicago Under the auspices ( Continued on Page 329) MUSIC, INC.%rf'I iV‘ with wonderful program fully and a half. 64 E. Jackson Blvd. MILLS ment, the tour will include the important cities Philadelphia, a York N. Y. JENKINr MUriC COMPANY KAN-TAfCITY. MO- 1619 Broadway, New 19, 211 MAY, 1948 'MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE’ .

Editorial 1 flvuWfe Vioiim fimtcotumY H ws$(B mmqjainQmQ by HARVEY S. WHISTLER m ve Cjot to MODERN HOHMANN-WOHLFAHRT Beginning I Position Method for Violin, Vol. I. First Beginning n ADVISORY STAFF MODERN HOHMANN-WOHLFAHRT r j if number of our Etude J5 have kept count of the First Position E NEVER Method for Violin, Vol. II. awe, I %° friends who have written to us with nervous for Violin, Vol. INTRODUCING THE POSITIONS Roy Peery, audience. What shall ^ Dr. Rob Dr. Guy Meier Wto make a speech on music to a general Third and Fifth Positions as fast as you Haroid Berkley have liked to reply, “Run II. M a u r ' c C. KrVck I do?” To some, we would POSITIONS for Violin, Vol. Evans Buhman George ,,j INTRODUCING THE Ruth n a Fort Hulh R and higher positions .75 Pietro Deiro p Revelli can, and keep on running.” Second, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh terrifying experience. As a mattei note F‘ Fit ESS DR- the first speech is a course of study in double —pv T ~jnrO~D O R To many, DOUBLE-STOPS for Violin. A complete TsTT things the wor c DEVELOPING 1-^5 -irrrfTWT>ET> is one of the simplest m through fifth positions of fact, making a speech development. Covers all phases; first wall o and chord and if you have not built a if you have something to say— the challenge gracefu y, inhibitions about you. If you cannot dodge for other bowed instruments: Publications 1948 helpful hints and refer you to your possess^ /on Way, be able to give you a few method for those who already Content5, we may VIOLIN TO VIOLA. A transitional useful volumes, at o FROM sect where you may find many for developing a full string public library, knowledge of violin playing. Excellent PRICE 30 CENTS “How to Make a Good LXVI, No. 5 which barely skim the surface of the subject, Fourth Position LOO VOLUME INTRODUCING THE POSITIONS for Cello, Vol. I. The Speech.” , Second-and-a-Half, , ot ap- Cello, Vol. II. Second, depend upon several avenues INTRODUCING THE POSITIONS for THE WORLD OF MUSIC Making a good speech may Positions of these are : 1. Commanding Third, and Third-and-a-Half Some of the most important EDITORIAL 271# proach. material for subject matter; collection of easy melodic Make a Speech” Logical planning of the SOLOS FOR STRINGS. An indispensable “I’ve Got to and holding interest; 2. with ad lib. Piano. unisonal string class performance that is, delivery. solo playing or MUSIC AND CULTURE icglna !(• .nl* 281 3. Presentation— , Solo (First Posi- works of Richard Solo (First Position), Cello are asked to talk upon the Viola •' if you Position), ' Violin Solo (First ".hv oV u;.ssi'..v " : For instance, : : • < «“ 1 i> and W by /. . Each Records U . „ ml 2v» Isolde, The (First and Second Positions). Twenty Favorite w , “Tristan and tion), and String Bass Solo Mv don’t begin with “Parsifal,” ^ The Teacher’s Round Table Wagner, Emancipation human incident Piano Accompaniment Education as Ring,” or “Die Meistersinger.” Select some very something that catches the imagination, MUSIC IN THE HOME Morgan 288 in Wagner’s early life; Radio .... musical and /. < adman lisp great Ave. First Performances \t rl ,,nti, genius, bursting to bring a 738 So. Campbell Music Lover’s Bookshelf such as this tremendous The Etude arrangements of trite CHICAGO 12, ILL. message to the world, forced to make hack MUSIC AND STUDY keep bread and i oham 290 in order to the World . to piano for a Paris publisher, AN ORATION Oldest Musical Organization in allctt pieces for DEMOSTHENES REHEARSING The 291 Moussorg- Encouraging Legato Singing lloirr 292 might make a side reference to Page cheese in his larder. You The Pianist’s I i ml 293 -;« ...../ Airj y Plan for a Modest Three-Manual < »* similar maddening period in A «• “ ( l'a had to undergo a • ,;ih < mu others who of the Seventeenth and E ulil* sky and with each address, speech, Flute Music a i/tor 294 have had touches which a speaker must develop ninell 293 the point? Almost all of us ' see Musical Exp. «*smoi» their early lives. Do you Medium of '., Band as a . The i ' nhaud 297 • • approach” almost or talk. „ Youth Commands Tomorrow's Music ukniH 298 to get ahead. Therefore, the “struggle and Answers ••••, struggles the shores of the Aegean bea, Questions i Snuff 299 Demosthenes walked Student . . in the Ever since New Fingering Principles of Value to Teacher and 300 attention of the general public, " "l uncn immediately captures the and speech Integrating Music Study pebbles in his mouth, trying to cure his stammering romance, humor, or drama intrigues the average with same way that counseling others upon how to make MUSIC impediments, people have been person. bellowing Classic and Contemporary Selections « always have been filled with ftl of the tempestu- a speech. Our woods Spring Holiday (Presser *27860) S, might continue the dramatic story V''"t ,i alibi 302 Second, you They 1 done to Man. Presto, from Sonata in G (Presser 7336) - indignant against the wrongs Cha* survive, step by step, from “The Flying sophomores, Prelude in Ab Major (Ditson) ibram ous composer’s fight to their eloquence. l0 ' world awaits Winding Wistaria (Presser *27907) ' devel- deep-seated idea that the , out his musical genius, have a Faith Looks Up to Thee (Presser) (From “Eiulite.-n H\inn to “Parsifal,” pointing My min Kohlmaan 307 Dutchman” that from Caesar to Franklin D. Transcriptions”) Loire// Mason Clot plans for the Behind all this is their awareness ' Broad head 309 the long years he had Changing Seas (Ditson) '• oped by opposition. Through niches of his- ,/* Frderer 310 talked themselves into Night in Vienna (Presser *27870) (Piano Duet) »»' monumental. Roosevelt, many men have definite realization of his dreams. His persistence was to become speakers and influ- Vocal and Instrumental Compositions efforts to torical eminence. Thousands want IT’S CLEAR! the obstacle, the more determined were his of the Jolly Miller (Presser *27913) The greater composers; Song IrKay 314 times. But great speakers are like great (Violin and Piano) Qc\ F. J Wagner’s life into decades and ence their surmount it. In your talk, divide Adagio, from Sonata No. 1 (Organ) (Pres r Collection No. ; If you have the natural qualities foi Frl Isaoln 313 it with one or they are born and not made. IT’S CORRECT! 316 sure to mark each period sharply, identifying \ allcjt be In Malaga (Ditson) (Secular song low voice) 1 > pei'haps Mr. Punch s advice interest- a speaker and aspire to develop them, more of his masterpieces. There are few more intriguing, Delightful Pieces for Youngi « ng Players box and go to it.” However, if you IT’S COMPLETE! than the evolution of is as good as any: “Get a soap Waltz of Spring (P(Presser 27911) V.,® ing, and compelling stories in all history • .«/ I >» can suppress you. sidn * nothing Flowers for Motherr (Presser 27856) do have the great genius of a speaker, i : Danzetta (Ditson)) Flora Wagner. «- Richard times candidate Dream Flowers (PPresser *27707) Milo Stm ens naturally With the gifts of William Jennings Bryan, three TEACHING LITTLE FINGERS TO PLAY come to the matter of delivery. If you talk Third, we talents might carry you JUNIOR ETUDE st 332 Audiences for President of the United States, your A book for the earliest beginner combin- and distinctly, you do not need the art of the actor. in which you engage. NOTE approach. .60 cents is no moie far in music or in any vocation ing ROTE AND MISCELLANEOUS quickly see through attempts at flowery oratory. Theie Was This the First Music 280 for the musician who is called upon to make Manuscript? 2S0 than by affecting an One of the first rules THE FIRST GRADE BOOK Band Questions Answered )ii certain way in which to lose your audience J) 296 remembei to . public, is to What the Nazis Did to Chopin’s Piano moment and an address upon the art to the general is clear, illy 323 presentation. Be yourself every 'The object of this book to lay a Voice Questions Answered * /> artificial means of Organ : Dg 32> complex technical terms. There Questions Answered / avoid any suggestion of introducing complete foundation for T V. V. hearers thereby. Any sugges- correct, and Y iolin Questions Answered you will gain the sympathy of your ‘ clef is Observing sh who have no more idea of what a , $1.00 How Are You ? t hn at once. Be are thousands of people piano study 336 of superiority or “know it all-ism” is detected A Letter from An Etude Friend ...... tion Incidentally, a zampango precise. See. than you have of what a zampango is. THE SECOND GRADE BOOK. .. $1.00 careful that your pronunciation of foreign words is Italian word for a bagpipe. The audience is GRADE BOOK ... $1.00 so that eveiy indi- is simply a common THE THIRD Entered as second classts Phila.. Pa-> is said distinctly and clearly, matter January 1G, /88J at the P. O. at that every word under the Act ... Co., therefore, all technical terms that of Marchch 3, 1879. Oopurwht X9J8, Theodore Presser in your erudition ; THE FOURTH GRADE BOOK. .. $1.00 , by single expression. not interested for V. S. A. and Great Britain.ltvitni » vidual in the audience will not miss a THE FIFTH GRADE BOOK $1.00 you cannot adequately explain in the course of your remarks should Your Editor has made well over three thousand addresses in var- It took you years to master the technology of your art. country and in Europe. These have been given in be cut out. ious parts of our you can * few minutes of your speech, : in a UU,,UI " ‘I ; is no way in which, Pxxrxiikliv. IT 1 ! L Maui. AU'Xlro, .MCiiniK informative ex- There four tongues. Notwithstanding this exciting and ye idea of your subject by using musical WILLIS MUSIC °U 1.00 a bewildered by the numbers of fine give your audience any CO. In all other countries.’ is continually Single copy, Price 30 cents. perience, he 124 EAST FOURTH STREET, CINCINNATI 2, OHIO 279 MAY, 1948 'MUSIC STUDY EXALTS ' 278 LIFE THE ETUDE . — —

Music and Culture rHEN I was sixteen, I was faced with a great decision. A lady who heard me sing generous- uflext age, but Ins Band Questions Answered at Culture He was then over ninety years of ‘Wjly offered to help me try for a scholarship Music and told me as alert as ever. of the leading conservatories. My heart were eu-..wy«.• one with a fitting 2>r. Wtiam jb. Kevetk I most “Will introduced Mr. Depew L, that this was the one thing in all the world this wa ‘ young; The audience applauded vigorously; desired. But my brain flashed a warning. I was ‘ Circle • the Ins speaker to rise in l of a question- Rounding liai for the famous Tune to A? my family couid not support the hazards (Continued from Porte 279) the bec.u Why acknowledge the tribute. As he arose, mark career; and who could foresee where four years with age. ne voice a little quavery orchestras and bands tunc to the tone At specialized training would audience quiet. Then, in a ir/iv do Thi, of delightful but highly terms any more than you can bring that to 1 ‘ ’ and though 1 study for over } . been asked me, piano, my on at said: ‘I’ve been making speeches question has carry me? It seemed more practical to keep A Conference with understand a complicated algebraic formula. a^ope to «! cannot help me. it necessary to use teacher .... enable me to earn but I’ve never found ' calling that would us of e J I,., etc school, master a Many musical addresses we have heard remind 1 a York roared, • and M of itself. So I an audience.’ Tiie crowd tune to “A” but rather ,» let the future take care a Chinese talking, in his native tongue, to an audience Bunds do not usually “B-flut money, and of all.” . offer, worked for my de- hardest . the fundamental gratefully refused the kind of Zulus in the heart of Africa. We once stepped into impulse because this tone represents or gen- ci l^eSnih beset with the uncontrollable start. I can think KLeg in Etude readers, in Ii-flut, and thus gave myself my real a lecture room in a great university, where the speaker practical, erating tone of the instruments which are gree— will find Senator Lee's than the to speak in public, tune of no better preparation for a career in music American Soprano was delivering a discourse upon higher physics. As far 1 in the band. Orchestras to “A” be. Brilliant Young star-studded "it 1 "°* predominate amusing, and inspiring book all-round education that gives one a glimpse, as we were concerned, it might as well have been de- the strings tune to this tone more effectively kind of speakers. cause while hints for . least, of the world and its people. Metropolitan Opera Association little at , livered in ancient Sumerian. The audience had valua > other tone. _ Leading Artist, is a peculiarly than any in A Unquestionably, speaking gifted young singer makes a great mistake idea what the speaker was discussing. Even in these rich m “The form of self-advertising, when the speaker is work alone. Dur- days of extended educational advantages, only about narrowing down his studies to voice possesses an honest am u- To Gain Publicity knowledge, experience, and study years, one should be studying four and one-half per cent of the general public is his own ing the actual tion to help others, as well as to promote age twenty tour years and upon building ETUDE BY MYLES FELLOW ES composed of college, graduates. YVe are hein sisters, have done everything, with the greatest emphasis SECURED EXPRESSLY FOR THE interests. great deal of singing for the past several r /••ir*. Our famity If you are bothered about your delivery, or if you a broad ave- play the piano and .ing well. Although music is only one of the many is quite musical; all can Many want to improve your speaking voice, you will find in subject of endless va riel y. folks have advised us to make a career ot music. Would you Metropolitan Auditions of the Air award nues of human interest, it is a twenties, Regina Resnik has developed a the following hooks, some of which will probably be in tee should take to make the first Still in her early never lacked advise us irhat step contacts rare dramahe For well over sixty years The Etude has which she has earned an international reputation for a your library, valuable hints. this field! We prefer singing popular mu dr Any help you into a noteworthy career, in public many power, for Resnik sang for new facts to reveal the unending charm, iatrd brilliant artistry. Born in New York City, M.ss can give us will he greatly apprri soprano voice, keen intelligence, and want to make a Central Park and joy of music. Therefore if you —A. and E. B„ Ohio was soloist at the Mother's Day exercises m “How to Hold an Audience Without a Rope”—Josh from babyhood on. At fourteen, she secure - speech upon music and are uneasy about where to La Guard, a She attended the New York Lee accompanied by a band led by the late Mayor Fiorello public library and ask M.v first suggestion Is that you arrange for an audi- the the material to use, go to your high school, at fifteen, realized that whatever career “Principles and Types of Speech”—A. H. Monroe public schools and upon graduation from 1883 to 1948, tion with a first grade reputable voice loiu-lior or vocal to see bound volumes of The Etude from earnings. Accordingly, she took the liberal arts “Public- Speaking for Everybody”—C. W. Mears held for her must come through her own topics and authoritative coach; one who will give you honest advice ns to future — and you will find hosts of planning to become a teacher. While at col- “Public Speaking As Listeners Like It” R. O. at Hunter College, specializing in music and not you have llie necessary i ilent to suc- course articles upon these subjects. whether or ever since. Being Borden with Rosalie Miller, with whom she has worked you intend to follow the professional radio, lege she began vocal lessons ceed. If vocal studies and sang when- “Public Speaking and Influencing Men in Business” from Hunter with the degree of B.A., she intensified her stage or popular field, you will find lie competition graduated New Opera —Dale Carnegie roles including those of Lady Macbeth with the qualifications for success calling ever she had the opportunity, her very keen and the she won her way “Speech, Forms and Principles”—Andrew T. Weaver under Erich Kleiber, in Mexico (1943). In 1944, or 'Phis phase Company (1942) and Fidelio for more than a good voice musicianship. Saturday. Three “Hear! Informal Guide to Public Speaking After debut (as Santuzza) was scheduled for a certain of the music profession demands personality, indi- into the Metropolitan. Her Dinner on Lecture — a colleague as ; Platform ; Over the Radio” Wil- time, to substitute that night for days before, she was summoned about noon liam Freeman Was This the First vidual style in selling a song, showmanship, and other amazing she had never even seen. She carried the part to song Leonora in “11 Trovatore,” an opera intangible qualifications in putting a over. In herself “Effective Radio Speaking”—William G. Hoffman and official debut arrived found critical acclaim and by the time her fact, musicianship and voice seem to lie Ic-s Important heights of public and Ralph L. Rogers United States, '"Mexico, both in opera and concerts all over the Music Manuscript? than the above-mentioned requisites. At any rate, the established. Miss Resnik has sung “Time to Speak Tip. A Speaker’s Handbook for countries. EDITOR S ROTE. and has earned calls to London and the Scandinavian Women”—Jessie Haver Butler competition is keen In any of the professional music and Canada, “Speaker’s Notebook”—William G. Hoffman fields, and you should he assured by a person who “You Can Talk W ell”—Richard C. R eager knows that you possess the necessray qualifications. “Speaking and Speeches”—Robert Lolian Future As a Professional Flutist ? ! Indeed, the vocal speak. I still have much to learn Practically all of our leading colleges have courses Required language work (Italian, French, to / am fourteen yearn of aye and have hern playing the flute brings with it the need of a new in public speaking which for foreign tongues style of each new role are designed to train the for the past few months. folks have > n ouraged me to German) put the facility Some that I am constantly study roles vocal approach, and so I find students voice, help him to plan a well organized music as a profession. I would likr tn In-come a member into my mouth and made the mastery of building, mastering details and nuancings. speech, and school him in sensible gestures that never of a symphony orehestra if I ran become a good enough simple. In ap- studying, and diction comparatively sing well flutist. Do you think there is a future for m> in the profes- Further, the question of how one learns to make him appear like a wooden monkey on a stick. proaching a new character, I go back to my sional music field t —X. H., Kansas things which help is so completely individual that the Fortunate is the speaker who has philosophy , had a well balanced, courses in history, literature, are do actual harm to someone else. There practical course in speaking. Impromptu addresses upon Naturally, it is a wliat tiie me might impossible to advise you regarding and am enabled to understand would do three points, however, which every singer music are hazardous, even before a general audience. professional music career without first having an oppor- world was like at the time my character They should lie well thought out well to study. some time in advance tunity to hear you play. 1 can give the functioned, how they However, ] i x-etl —how people and then mulled over and rehearsed until you feel following advice which should prove helpful. First, I looked, what they thought, what they did. that you speak Breath can as though your thoughts came forth suggest that you play for a “top-notch” professional Even my single year of Art History stands A Singing spontaneously. symphony orchestra flutist and if possible, discuss your in good stead in preparing authentic cos- me learning to breathe with Your first speech is likely to fill “The first and most vital is you with despair plans with several conductors You must over and above all, 1 have been and musicians. tumes. And hear that breathing and disgust. You have a feeling that you have left singing breath. We sometimes out realize that the field of symphonic performance is quite trained in tiie business of study and re- a all requires no special development the good points and said merely a few common- limited tiie vast must be ‘natural’ and for women, and especially so of wind instru- search. I am all too aware of it natural. That can be places. But do not let that discourage you. Keep on ment I have beyond making (and keeping) players. Women find it most difficult to break REGINA RESNIK AS TOSCA amounts I don’t know—but at least speaking. We have Certainly, the singing breath must be known some speakers who were down the prejudice in the vista of human continuity, misleading! which has become a tradition a glimpse of the ceitainlx, painfully weak at the start, who later became rather bused on natural physiological functionings; orchestra field. You must also be certain that you and the mental tools for looking further. astonishing orators. you have mastered those functionings, the sing- possess the necessary and willing- priceless advantages (which no super- once talent, perseverance, And these you. But until Josh Lee, former United States Senator from Okla- ness a sound vocal technique. Emphasis on voice, however, ing breath becomes second nature to to sacrifice. The road is and difficult, and vocal work could ever yield) are, in the homa long For, specialized special thought and and now a Member of the Civil Aeronautics unless work does not mean the exclusion of other subjects! career. you have mastered it, it requires one is willing to give up many things and last analysis, the cornerstones of a singing Board, was head of the Public Speaking one stops being merely a The singing breath is not natural in the Department diligently f»r he more when the career has begun, for the young beginner special care. several years, one would perhaps “It seems extremely difficult breathing that at. the University of Oklahoma for sixteen years. to become an artist. And voice alone it is the ordinary, everyday contented singer in order ! And, sense that by merely making an avocation of music tn realize that voice alone is not the whole story Whether his ability to make telling speeches actually involuntarily and unconsciously. That un- and thereby if cannot make an artist. for vocal surety, it goes on enjoy it to the fullest extent. However, certainly, when one is struggling half landed him in the U. S. Senate or not, it certainly conscious breathing is costal and usually fills but you have the talent and necessary important thing in the world. But helped him. Last year he issued all other attributes looks like tiie most necessary for the a most captivating book to become Vocal Technique recognize the lungs. The singing breath, so a professional musician, and if that is what A Sound once a career lias begun, one soon learns to upon the subject of “influencing others by what you support of tone and the maintenance of the phrase, is you desire more than it! (great) part of a (still greater) whole. say and the way you say it.” anything else—go to is exactly what it as merely one diaphragmatic, it The book is called “How Put it this way; a voice to a singer an altogether larger scale. It is counsel I can offer young singers is to on to Hold an Audience Without a Rope.” title she can’t do Thus, the best mastered The comes a typewriter is to a secretary—something fills the entire lung cavity, and it must be whole by means of a general, well-rounded from an amusing story about Senator Chauncey M. she must know how to use. Not master the how you are to mas- without, but which toward a goal, consciously and voluntarily. Just Depew (1834-1928), education. You are always building for years the “bright particular must she know how to use it; she must know a settled between you and your teacher uy permission ot the only through the opportunities ter it must be star” speaker of the U. S. Senate. His pyrotechnieal Government of Iran a secretary and that goal is approached through dozen various skills to let it make sense. The it must lie. the kind offices of the London dresses of some can do. The great thing to but mastered wit was famous. He became general counsel for the Illusirat sources fro n punctuation, tabulation you get to prove what you News, The Etude presents instrument. must know grammar, spelling, comes, one York Central Railroad, herewith what ma -L. H., remember is that when the first opportunity New and during the following anthropologists have —-many things in addition to the use of her machine. concluded is the first musically, vocally, mentally, Operatic Gestures fifty-three years as Vice-President, President, mu< M bile I firm, art has to be ready for it— and manuscript. The inscribed clay cylinders cannot recommend any specific store or And tiie singer must know music, history, styles, shown he a singer is ready but the open- Chairman of the Board, was the dominating influence ba h ar would suggest assistance the use of her voice! every way. Sometimes y SeCOnd mill that you seek the and even more things in addition to you ! often hear people ask enium befo advice pity. Far more often, “Let me show why We in that great transportation system. In opening his rhrUfChrist. TbThese cylindersr a ot a professional typewriter alone will ing fails to come—and that is a were rotated on a rod flute teacher. Many wind instruments, Neither the voice alone nor the operatic gestures seem so large, so over-natural, ing reading. di the other way around. There is an why book, Josh Lee states : “When Will Rogers was whirl- The subject is ne« or in and though, it works of course a matter otherwise, are so out of tune of poor con- supply such knowledge. You simply have to dig gestures of actors on the dramatic and ‘muffs’ it through lack compared with the ing Cyl • a youngster his rope wisecracking his way to fame, and ‘packing nderS Were discovered me ion, that qualitiw for, is merely a background opportunity—and only a coin ]>et is study ! what you study brief line like, ‘Come 1945 in the Tell ! cut'performer And happens, stage. When an actor speaks a ’em in’ at a York theater, it Harmal excavations o * preparedness. And when that New was his custom at the near Baehd- g.'e accurate is *'s the sum-total of your serious work. of adequate which date back to early Babylon. tests. The selection of a flute upon wh ich to hum here, I want to talk to you,’ he uses perhaps a second end of his act to recognize the celebrities who were in Over 1 300 V ‘ma ‘ studies there is no second opportunity. tablets j difficult, since the > n “In own case, my general, non-musical were found in the temple, many performers play my feel competent of time. In an opera, the (Continued on Page 336) the audience. On one occasion a famous after-dinner buried unde, trument greatest help to me. “As to actual vocal methods, I hardly huge mound of sand out of tune. Seek flutist whose at college have proved to be of the and earth. The first the help of a speaker, Chauncey Depew, occupied one of the boxes. yprintc nutation is in music dates from 1473, such that you can place full confidence nis judgment. "MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE” 281 MAY, 1948 280 " MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE” THE ETUDE —

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Rossini Scenes from the Life of

Italy, Celebrating A Remarkable Moving Picture Produced in Birt the Composers The Dne Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of music, produced and background of the composer's This rare and beautiful film, “Rossini,” with a sensation m wiopc. opera singers, has been a sung by a remarkable cast of contemporary grand

nop?i of t Corporation. Here is the sy I It is presented in America by Best Films

performance. The galleries arc packed with townsmen thing possible goes wrong at the first * RRIVING at Naples in 1815, Rossini enters a shop where several who had previously written an opera on the him Sds of the composer Paesiello, /\ are discussing his music in terms of utmost contempt. They regard performance Is plagued by jeer the players mercilessly. The they fail to same theme They JL as a modernist, without due regard for traditions. When serenade; ttwtasn shps, Elizabeth" the unfriendly X breaks a guitar string during his (4) At a rehearsal of "Queen accidents: the tenor aria. If Now This Last recognize him and continue with their denunciation, he good-naturedly agrees aria with the blood (3) Isabella sings the exaggerated boredom and predict that and has to sing the famous Calumny critics pretend an enters and, to the dismay gashes his forehead, Goodbye, which Rossini has just composed wrong. with them. His good friend, the impresario Barbaia, an important scene a cat wanders onto the opera will be a complete failure. They are proven streaming down his face; and during in twenty minutes, at the King's command. of the others, addresses him by name. Rossini gaily admits his true identity and the malicious delight of the spectators. the stage, to . leaves arm-in-arm with Barbaia. Rossini refuses to Discouraged by the apparent failure of his finest work, is held in his honor at the court of Naples. Barbaia introduces A reception evening. I hi.-, lime, how- accompany his friends to the theater on the following Rossini to the prima ballerina, Margherita Coralli, who is at once infatuated recognized, and when Rossini is brought to the Isabella Colbran, arrives, ever, the opera’s true worth is with him. When the renowned and beautiful contralto, greatness confirmed theater by his friends he receives a thunderous ovation. Hi a subtle, vicious enmity between the two women becomes apparent. at last, he consents to return to Naples. Rossini is presented to the King on the following day. To test his ability the afterward his status as Italy’s leading composer is threatened when libretto commands him to compose an aria on the spot Shortly King hands him a and endings, forces the King, who is sentimentally inclined and dislikes unhappy allowing him all of twenty minutes! Rossini, a master at rapid improvisation, love duet. him to replace the powerful murder scene of “Othello” With a tender writes a lovely little song; Isabella sings it beautifully and the King is delighted. is great popular success, Rossini feels he has committed Nevertheless, the King warns Rossini that his opera must be completed within Though this opera, too, a and hastens to atone by creating a new and greater work, fifteen days—an almost impossible task. an artistic crime, This composition is acclaimed as a masterpiece, and Rossini’s Despite the dire predictions of the critics, the opera, “Queen Elizabeth,” “Moses in Egypt.” is assuaged. proves to be a resounding success. The overcautious impresario, however, had conscience later, Rossini is the center of admiration and applause at a gala hired a professional claque to make doubly sure it would be well applauded. Six years Austria hails him as the “king of When Rossini learns of this he is enraged; he threatens to break his contract reception in Vienna. Prince Metternich of for the European Peace Con- and flee to Rome, where the Duke Cesarini has offered him employment. harmony,” and commissions him to write a cantata Rossini that Barbaia tries to force the composer to remain in Naples by sending a guard ference. The festivities are at their height when a friend informs to confine him to his house. Rossini sends the man back to Barbaia with an the great Beethoven has consented to see him. angry note asserting that he must be allowed his freedom. As the poor fellow At Beethoven’s lodgings, Rossini is overwhelmed by the grief-stricken appearance succumbed is leaving to deliver it, he encounters Isabella, who has come to see Rossini. Of the great master, who lives in abject poverty and has long since She reads the note and spitefully orders it delivered to the ballerina instead of to total deafness. When Beethoven praises his works, he can only reply, “Master

Barbaia. Unaware of her jealous and impetuous action, Rossini is greatly pleased . . . you are a genius.” Beethoven’s response is a simple, deeply moving one; by her visit. He is at the point of making a declaration of love when a servant . . or an unhappy man.”

brings Margherita 's haughty reply to his note. Isabella confesses that she had The scene shifts to Paris, five years later. Isabella, victim of a fatal throat redirected it. Infuriated, Rossini accuses her of falseness, saying that she had disease, is gone. Barbaia, too, has been called home, and Rossini is left friendless to love to him on Barbaia’s orders. He decides that nothing and lonely. Only his music is left his most come to pretend make to him, and as he sets to work on In the famed Calumny scene of "The Barber of Seville," Don (5) Isabella reads the angry note which (6) can induce him to remain in Naples. enduring masterpiece, “William Tell,” melodies of that blood from his forehead. He had tripped we hear the thrilling Rossini had intended for the impresario Basilio nervously wipes the “Barber of Seville” is performed in Rome the following year. Every- great work surging upward his entrance, adding to the series of acci- Rossini’s in a final paean of glory and everlasting hope. Barbaia. She maliciously orders it de- and fallen while making of this great opera to fail miserably. livered to the ballerina Coralli instead. dents whch caused the debut

(1) Rossini (back to camera) listens as a Naples barber, who is also first clarinetist Barber of Seville," hostile to Ros- the (7) The first-night audience at "The (8) At a rehearsal of "Othello," the sen- at the famous contralto. Isabetla famous San Carlo Opera House, practices for the evening's performance. ColbLn sini because he had used a libretto already set to music by their favorite timental King orders Rossini to change 191r' and the Prima The barber and other townsfolk prove hostile to the struggling ballerina, Margherita performers. composer. Coram.Co a h atI, a court composer Paesiello, jeers and whistles at the harassed the tragic ending of Shakespeare's story. reception held in his honor.

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My Twenty Favorite Records and Why

Moussorgsky-Stokowski: Boris Godounoff (Symphonic Synthesis) Leopold Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra Lj Charles O’Connell Victor DM-391 Franck: Symphony in D minor conductor San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux, Victor DM-840 Part Two Kern: My Bill (from Show Boat) Carol Bruce Columbia attent.oi, inasmuch as no "The Other Side of the Record," attracted widespread Mr O'Connell's book, dip omahc (from L’amour Masque) as much to do with the practical, artistec Messager: J'ai Deux Amants one, during the past quarter of a century, has had O'Connell who was associated with the RCA Victor Com Yvonne Printemps problems of making master records as has Mr. has made an immense and valuable contribution in his Victor C-8 panv for twenty years as director of this work. He part of which e last^month, the solicitation of The Etude, the first "PP An International Song Recital field This article, written at enthusiasts everywhere. ^ by record Betove will be welcomed D.P.-I 16 Brahms: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2, irom Rossini atones for "Othello" by composing his "Moses (9) The murder scene "Othello." Immediately after (10) in B-Flat major . . , ,, artistic success. Here, he shares tho and the the violent moment in the picture, the tenor bursts forth in Egypt," a great Vladimir Horowitz, pianist, with Arturo Toscanini NBC assimilation. There is convictions, no than one hearing for thorough in an incongruous love song, as the King had ordered. applause with Isabella, whom he marries soon afterwards. EGARDLESS Of one’s religious Symphony Orchestra comes to mind which can be enjoyed ignore the importance of the one recording that Victor DM-740 one can reasonably fiftieth. on even one hearing and still enjoyed at the R beauty of ecclesiastical music. In this field and Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Fortunately, the performance is given by a great artist some prejudice, perhaps, I turn to the un- Sanroma, pianist, with the Boston Pops Orches- not without you can Jesus Maria of and the recording is of the most brilliant earthly loveliness and spirituality of the music tra, Arthur Fiedler, conductor recording by the Boston Symphony catalog a record imagine. This is the Victor DM-358 Palestrina, and I find in the Victor Orchestra of Aaron Copland’s El Salon Mexico, in Vic- of the short but ineffably beautiful Mass (from Act 2, Don Giovanni) made by HMV music, writ- Mozart: Vedrai. carino choir of tor album DM-540. Here is truly American of Pope Marcellus sung a cappella by the Lucrezia Bori, soprano by an American, based on the American scene and Westminster Cathedral (Victor records 3.1941, 35942, ten Victor 1846 the color, the driving energy, and Do not confuse this choir with that full of the sparkle, Brunnhilde's 35943, and 35944). only in Mexico Wagner: Die Gotterdammerung: Angli- intoxicating rhythms which we find not of Westminster Abbey, which is a church of the Immolation own southwest also. Westminster Cathedral is the but in our Arturo Toscanini and the NBC Symphony Orchestra, can communion, whereas England. The Helen Traubel, soprano seat of the Roman Catholic primate of one, and Victor DM-978 record in question is by no means a recent An Outstanding McCormack Record expect from records made in Strauss: Duet for Two Sopranos (from Ara- has not the qualities we Richard the great Du Bist) 1947. True, 1 should rather have heard one of bella) (Ich Weiss Nicht Wie record because it happened to Sistine Chapel, sing I have never bought a Marta Fuchs and Elsa Wieber Italian choirs, such as that of the be rare or out of print, but it happens that among my music. The music itself, however, is so utterly out T-SK-1477 this might be so described. My on the rec- favorites are a few which Marcelli (Mass Pope of this world, and the atmosphere achieved Palestrina: Missa Papae — interest fn them, however, is purely musical, and be- ords so purely of the church, that I think recording Marcellus) cause one or two of them are among my very choicest Westminster Cathedral Choir and performance defects are quite overbalanced. favorites, I must mention them here. It may be that Victor 35941, 35942, 35943, 35944 Religious music of another kind may be found on they are not at the moment available, but they are a record which I prize very highly indeed, and that is Archangelsky: The Creed out of print, and very possibly during of the Russian (Greek not permanently and Choir of Russian Church in Paris the Credo from the liturgy Chaliapin present year the factories might be in a position Church. This is sung by the deathless the Victor 77 1 Orthodox) principal Russian to re-press them. Songs of Faith Chaliapin with the choir of the Great The most perfect vocal record that I know is that contralto, with Samuel Mayes, assisting church in Paris, on Victor record 7715. This music is Marian Anderson, Tesoro from Mo- Orchestra, Charles O Con- to hear of John McCormack singing II Mio (11) Prince Metternich (right) praises 'cellist, and the Victor Symphony much more theatrical than we are accustomed record was Rossini (12) Professor Carpani (left) zart’s “Don Giovanni.” Unfortunately, this at a reception in Vienna. brings Rossini to the nell, conductor in American churches, and it may not arouse the same apartment of the sick and prior to the electronic recording period, but so impoverished Beethoven. Victor M-850 devotional feelings that the religious music of Bach made that it is still tolera- an. example of much of its beauty shines through Copland: El Salon Mexico or Palestrina could stimulate ; but as purely recording point of view—at Boston Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Chaliapin’s great art in a field where one would scarce- ble, even from a least as far as the voice is concerned. The orchestra, of Serge Koussevitzky ly expect to find him, it is of extraordinary interest. Victor DM-546 sound rather pathetic, hut the beauty of While we are looking about in the field of religious course, does Ander- the vocal part compensates. For purity of style, .beauty Mozart: II mio tesoro (To My Beloved) music, we certainly should not forget Marian phrasing, perfection of enunciation, I know of no (from Don Giovanni) son and her wonderful album of oratorio arias, Victor of tenor record to equal this one. Too many of us are acquainted John McCormack, album M-850. I mention this album with a certain diffi- Victor with McCormack’s singing only through little popular dence, since I conducted for Miss Anderson when the too few of us recognize what musicians almost Richard Strauss: An Einsamer Quelle records were made. Discounting the orchestral part of songs : assert, that he was the greatest singer Jascha Heifetz, violinist the records, one feels here the intense devotion, sin- unanimously Victor greatest voice, but the greatest singer—of our cerity, and spirituality of the artist, the power and not the record as this will go far to establish the Beethoven: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in conviction of the music, and certainly the appealing time. Such a D Major qualities of reproduction of the highest type. If I were assertion. Szigeti, violinist, with Bruno Walter and the violin record is one which was never Joseph to select one record from the album it would be the My favorite solo Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York spite of tender and heartfelt Re Shall Feed His Flock from popular with the general musical public, in Columbia M-177 mood, that the fact that it was made by Jascha Heifetz. This is Handel’s “Messiah,” or perhaps in another . Einsamer Daquin: Noels curious association of melancholy resignation and a little poem by Richard Strauss titled An Biggs, organist years E. Power spiritual triumph which Miss Anderson expresses with Quelle. This record, which was made a good many Victor M-61 time but very such eloquence in the aria, Es 1st Vollhraclit (It Is ago, has been out of circulation for some Bloch: Schelomo Finished), from the “St. John Passion.” probably will be listed in the new general catalog which Feuermann, 'cellist, with Leopold Stokowski and the in preparation. The music represents Emanuel Many record collectors have found it difficult to Victor now has Philadelphia Orchestra seldom re- choose among works by American composers. American a side of Richard Strauss’ genius that is Victor DM-698 of sensitiveness music for orchestra has so often been forbidding, stark, vealed. It is a mood picture profound Dove it gives Heifetz an Schonberg: Song of the Wood ascetic, so that audiences have been quite satisfied to and tenderness, and consequently (from Gurre-Lieder) it in opportunity to refute with his bow and fingers the bear it. once, and have not been too eager to buy Rose Bampton and the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted playing is “cold.” the form of records for repeated hearings. This is un- often-heard statement that his by Leopold Stokowski U«) Lonely and fortunate, since almost any worthy music requires more Though the record is not (Continued on Page 331) friendless in Porto d • . Pans - Rossini Victor M-127 music and creates ”, turns to his his greatest„ opera, "William Tell." 'MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE” 285 "MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE” MAY, 1948 THE ETUDE : ; I

Music and Culture Music and Culture American Col- kOOME years ago, the Association of interesting tout of leges invited me to make an s k— of the investigation Conventions investigation. The purpose Of reference to music was to present recommendations, in Not long ago friend Guy Maier spoke Carnegie Foundation . teaching, to be passed on to the of tlie Conventions which we traveling personal interest in for the awarding of grants. My artists encounter on our itineraries, and Table educational problems and Round the project centered in the Education as Emancipation which often cause discomfort due to The Teacher’s privileged to observe. One of the conditions I was thus overcrowded hotel accommodations for, ‘poor student,’ but ; chief problems dealt, not with the believe it or not, there twelve passed are some the one who had made acceptable grades, the expression of your dissatisfaction with hundred groups of people convening each in examinations—and who then came back to visit A Conference with pupil’s lack of progress. all his year in the United States. And he pro- Conducted by over your May I everything he had his Alma Mater, having forgotten posed, as a prize winner for originality, suggest that you—and the other teacher, and skills learned, except the limited number of facts —meditate over tlie illuminating the Convention of Hair Net Manufac- too lines earn his living. It was a matter (J3ciuer a twice JbumeSnil which enabled him to ^Jlarold turers. W quoted above. Then you will realize that successful youn fe of common occurrence thus to find a Well, I believe I can beat that: what while nothing is gained in tlie end by acquaintance- and Teacher Eminent French-American salesman who had shaken off his entire Internationally Renowned Pianist truth, it is about the Bees’ Keepers, the Sheep concealing the advisable to a promising lawyer who in- ship with world history ; Shearers, and last but not least, the Kraut present it in such a way as to gain from put into studying Pianist, Conductor, Lecturer clined to smile at the efforts he had and Pickle Packers? tlie parents an understanding which will an amount of algebra. ‘Education,’ apparently, meant SECURED EXPRESSLY FOR THE ETUDE BY ROSE HEYLBUT I still have a better one, however. Sev- to an Improvement in their child's a and Teacher lead knowledge assembled for the purpose of serving eral years ago while motoring to San and secure for you their coop- attitude, tangible, practical end; anything not serving Francisco 1 stopped for lunch at Sacra- eration and good will. safely be ignored. I mention this established the name of . this erfd coiild Retired from a concert career which mento. morning I That had driven since so clearly all this eminent experience because it illustrates Harold Bauer as a standard of artistic integrity, six o’clock, so I was very much in need teaching. harmonious gestures. With one motion Mistreating Debussy's Name that education ought not to he. gentleman now devotes his tremendous vitality to of rebuilding my energies. But in the Manhattan School of Music of her arms, she could express more than “To my mind, education means emancipa- He divides his time between the lobby of the hotel, there was a crowd of to make Julius Hartt School in Hartford scores of painters, sculptors, and mu- Not dozens, but hundreds of times tion. study not merely to earn, but in New York City and the We of men with badges, tags, and things guest terms in Southern colleges. One of the secrets of I asked how to pronounce better-rounded citizens. This demands Connecticut, with sicians. This was one have been De- ourselves been dangling from their lapels, all rushing earliest pupils was Harold Bauer. Having success, the great magnetic force bussy’s Sometimes when win the mastery of our thought Harold Bauer's her and name correctly. that we age of eight he around as if they were going somewhere. launched on his career as a violinist, at the tlie world be- that, in turn, demands that we which enabled her to sweep I answer, I hear one alibi which I must processes ; and “It’s the Royal Snapping Turtles,” a bell- for the keyboard and helped himself misconceptions—all sorts discovered an affinity fore her.” admit is justified: “Hut that is tlie way free ourselves from Paderewski engaged him boy informed me. I looked at him, aghast. to master it—with such success that all sorts of fields. My ac- Yes, indeed, I believe strongly in “in- we heard It over tlie radio.” Well then, of misconceptions, in parts of concerti with him at a sec- “Yessir . . . Five hundred of the orchestral them.” consisted in to practice ner feeling,” for it can bring forth the ought to lie tivities in the college experiment man had been When I tried to enter the dining room my friends, what follows ond piano, firmly believing that the young Correspondents with this Depart- and grades, talk- expressive gifts with which human bodies taken in hand by tlie radio announcers visiting classes of all subjects instrument. Keen, alert, and looking not a day I found a solid human wall already wait- ment are requested to limit letters means trained to that are by Nature. ing to the students, and trying to find a held audiences enthralled, Harold Bauer ing and barring the way. Well, I was to One Hundred and Fifty Words. endowed themselves! I.ei’s start a movement older than when he associations between to discuss music education Hound to stop so much of establishing connecting gave an hour of his scanty leisure hungry as a bear, and belligerent like among Tnblers, —Editors Note. various studies. In classes the subjects of for readers of The Etude. those otherwise harmless animals when Where Wisdom Comes In tani|ieriug with tlie pronunciation of this the which were quite out of my line, I would listen they are starved. I felt I .could have wanted to feel the music all the way from great man’s name. Here we go: her then, at any given moment, raise my hand fought all those turtles single-handed toes up.” Recently I discussed problems with a of all, one must never say Day— and and First between, But truly great piano teacher who is swamped with to suggest an interesting association cleared my way through, when the bell- artists used this feeling hew—sea, or Dee buss—ee. “De” is pupils, and she said she never has trou- — music to ask the in their work, let us say, metallurgy and ; boy whispered into my ear: “There’s a even if they never deemed first syllable ble with them, or their parents. She somewhat like Dull—or the connection it necessary to rely students to discuss what such a neat hamburger place right at the corner, on it for sensational never scolds or shows displeasure over of de-liberate. “Hu” sounds exactly like tried to integrate studies publicity. Isadora Duncan was one the lessons. She tries to correct all mis- could be. In a word, I Sir.” I went there, was served some- of the German umlaut (II). “Ssy” is like a thought processes of Mozart’s mind—but the students takes and poor habits, but makes no integration is, to my mind, the thing that them. When I conducted her perform- com- because such hich is all approximated dog meat more ment. No short and clear See, not lingering. away thinking about the question. IV matter how poorly the pupils education. It is an excellent thing went than a steak sandwich, drank of ances in Europe and South America she purpose of the mate- a cup play, each month she sends a note to the Anyone who lias studied German will had hoped for. To provide students with Biblical history; it is even better to we lukewarm, wash-out coffee, subse- seldom came to the rehearsals. This I parents, expressing how pleased to study out for and she is have no difficulty to pronounce “bu.” A rials of study and to set them thinking things with the wonderful Biblical history to a consideration of quently learned that the owner was the could understand, because she had done progress tlie pupil is relate of education. good phonetic exercise is as follows: themselves is, to my mind, tlie best kind making. She said this was the way to problems of civil government. bellboy’s father-in-law. Disgusted, I mo- such symphonies as the Beethoven Sev- present-day much on how keep pupils coming, and keep pucker your lips as when you whistle. “It is a mistake, I believe, to insist too enth, the Franck, parents tored on to Frisco, promising myself to the “Unfinished,” the satisfied. I’m standards afraid I can’t agree with Think “e,” but don't say it: cover it over, a work should be played. Performance enjoy Tchaikovsky Sixth, so often that they her. I don’t a nice, quiet dinner, then turn in had think such an attitude is Challenge none of them are too for the ti is emitted a little farther back, Music Study a change with successive eras and become second nature fair. I know I have never early for a much needed rest. Alas, I fell to her. However, received .any that by perform- thanks for being the sound being somewhere half way be- important. (Let me here make clear once in Sao Paulo, honest enough to tell from Charybdis into Scylla. The fleet had Brazil, she asked if I hardly he standard of parents when their children were not tween e and oo. “In this sense, music study can ance standards, I mean just that—the just would play for her on the piano come in, and what I ran into was a Beet- progressing. I’ve lost pupils the rest of and not at this way, Glide smoothly over tlie three syllables, pursued as a thing apart, alien to performance set by eminent performers— wild hoven’s Sonata Op. 13, the “Pathetiqne,” so I’m wondering if it pandemonium. is a good idea to In this same intentions, which be honest. for no accent emphasis should be the current of human endeavor. all the development of the composer’s which she wanted to add to Would this teacher’s or her reper- attitude the student to inherent part of be a good one to adopt? placed on sense, music study challenges are indicated by him, and thus are an toire. Here I might quote from my book, What iK vour any of them. Getting Rhythm opinion? —(Mrs.) F. E. perceptions to regard the music he let consider Czerny’s edi- “An Amazing Journey” M., Oregon. Now you have the fundamentals. Go enlarge his ; the work.) To illustrate, us yourself studies not as an exercise in notation and finger Bach’s ‘Well-Tempered Clavichord’—the first I have been reading many articles oil “I was surprised to see that ahead and practice, and see for tion of Isadora valid human Leip- the feeling of rhythm, phrasing, and- posture, hut as an expression of work published by the now famous firm of Peters, came to our rehearsal in 11 how easy It is to say it right. her street not an easy one to deal that HAROLD BAUER dynamics. I spem to beat out my rhythm with in a thought, set within the frame of the time the first annotated edition of any piece of clothes. She explained that she lines zig, and also with tlie muscles in my chest, and when I wasn’t since it involves the such a hi produced it, but powerful enough to affect Czerny tells that he made his want to going to dance. Ail standard music. In his preface, make a tone “forte” I expand that was necessary psychological angle. ants English Titles regulates say. in any absolute fashion, just what However, here I W listeners of any time. And the student who so can accordance with his recollection of these muscles across my back and through was for me to play tlie Sonata, quote what speed annotations in and she from John Philip it, of was then accepted as fast, and my arms. For “piano” I hardly feel the Sousa’s inspi: as to penetrate such expression and release speed and fugues. Cer- would listen and I am pianist, and I his mind Beethoven’s playing of these preludes compose her interpreta- autobiography a fairly advanced faster? Also, how much faster? Thinking rhythm within at all. Would you please “Marching Along” ai pieces. to becoming a musician. should be author- tion. I especially enjoy playing descriptive is on the way tainly, Beethoven’s playing would seem valid tell me if these feelings After finished, she asked that I feel that these part of music that I have are words from the However, because telling students. how to do about things like that forms an important great i sometimes I am puzzled “I am not interested in remained the accepted and right? In phrasing I hold my breath for repeat it all again. She observed, thinking ity, and this Czerny edition through who reached immortality I don’t meaning of the the student who engages in such every phrase through know the English things. Indeed, I believe that excessive dogmatism is study, and more recent re- and take a new one for the this repetition, the same bord find- popular one for about a century. But attitude of maining himself” titles. Here are a few of these : Am part in enlarging our next. I would appreciate, very much, any all his life will teaching and to good learning. The can take active and joyous thoughtful concentration, enli d’unc source; d’amour; a blow both to good searches into Bach's original manuscripts have com- suggestions or comments. and at the end, en you and show Oraqc; Cantique his own. you the way all the one who says, ‘Do this because I ings. and certainly, has seemed satisfied. ‘Thank town Henediction de Dleu dans la Solitude, worst teacher is pletely upset Czerny’s notations. Indeed, posterity — (Miss) S. L., Illinois. you,’ she said satisfactory handling Julius Hartt School we have an interesting of the situation by Liszt (the last one is a real hum- worst pupil is the over-docile one who “At the correct- after I struck the last say so.’ The concluded that either Czerny did not remember chord, ‘this time I This quiet dinger; does it not at all to settle problems, but to “. father of mine so beautiful, but what without thought. In dealing even system, calculated . I instruction got rhythm . . I got had stc absorbs wrong. Editions based on rhythm . . have it.’ mean?). Nevin have ly, or that Beethoven was up wisdom from a Also: insrrlcordta by than encourage thought about them. Once a week we Can you ask for anything more?” multitude of sour with basic essentials it is better to demonstrate from Czerny’s. Which So "I was anxious to see the results of this Wanderstunden by Heller: and Le I-ion dis- Bach’s manuscripts vary greatly Many of his observations exceedingly to tell an open discussion before the student body. The went the popular song, several years ago. made an du Jour by Llchner. will appre- to ‘command.’ It would depress me of performance — even silent way of practicing, wondering by pression I surely Einstein (not to be proves that mere traditions on my youthful ciate any help pedal, or where to put tinguished musicologist, Dr. Alfred Well, it’s an excellent thing to have such mind and v you give me. a pupil when to put down the (if Czerny’s authority be what mysterious process she was aide to his Beethoven’s performance wide knowledge, (Mrs.) E. E. S.. Colorado. simply confused with Professor Albert Einstein) is a member an iuner feeling, and it he had a storv — the key. I find it much more stimulating can hardly go assimilate the music, regulate her chore- s down accurate) —matter very little. able for any incident pedal of the faculty, and he and I engage in animated debates, wrong, since rhythm existed even before graphic in our daily to demonstrate to him that, if he puts down the of the music itself— conception, and remember all de- One Am hard de'une source (Bp the spring)< knowledge of “No, what matters is the impact thing he fastened that if he Dr. Einstein basing himself on his wide music came to life; in my point, such a result will ensue ; holding the breath tails "accurately, in such a short time. mind ! and Orttpc Thun- at such a the meaning which the composer put into it, released, The DeVer (in French, literally a whole, and I, on my more limited knowledge on phrases ought also aSS ' lme that key at the back, he will have more cum- music as a to be profitable, realization left me absolutely puzzled. y°u kno" derstorm. Tempest) puts down the in faithful performance, to listeners. And the business aboutabontfM-la thing, or try but more poetically: of the past two hundred years or so. From these dif- and I have often advised pianists to try to talk the other bersome leverage than if he puts it down at the front. for She produced a maximum of effect, be- i are respectively 5 of victory of music study is to train young people to search down; instead, agree numbers 4 and deduce for ferent viewpoints we engage in battle and the to imitate singers in this respect (tlie cause she looked as nearly The student who is encouraged to think and faithful release. for none, and remained sible as Diszt’s “Years first year, students that meaning and to strive for its with his opinions of Pilgrimage, — will make is counted entirely in terms of how deeply the good ones, of course). entirely noble and so gradu himself will learn to use his mind which animates and sincere. Her art force Switzerland.” amour (Hymn for example. Dr. “I am optimistic that this high purpose “Feeling him to see yours. Cantique d’ but a more integrated are stimulated to think. Recently, rhythm” museularly is not un- brought to the striving research No better him not only a better musician methods today, and that of esthe- can be found of Lore), and Benediction de Dieu dans the view that Mozart’s music should more and more of our teaching usual. Not so long ago a woman pianist to get at the truth ” human being. Einstein posed tics an answer which was a certainty, In la Solitude Wilder- of more and more students are learning to think, musically, your particular ( Clod’s Blessing in the without expression because the keyboard whose name was so outrageously bally- case, I “Music, with its wide reach of non-absolutes, is a he played just as the believe i Parthenon is an unforgettable this ness, and for themselves. Recently an acquaintance spoke to me truth lies half after Lamartine) are Tarts 10 to that time admitted of none. I insisted that Mozart’s hooed by her managers that I will not answer to the research way between particularly good field in winch to train students of the architects; teacher of the et Ke- keyboards, because of a phenomenon appearing in our newspapers. Many mention it you mention “Harmonies Poetiques feeling— inter- music is expressive, regardless of here, came out with press and the . and yourself realize that matters of thought and of formula of this certainty I W to earn the criticism that the young could disapprove ligieuses,” or Religious Har- it. definite conclusion was debut recitals seem stories stating that when of her flattery, “Poetic and fixed that many points there is human feeling in No she played, she be: a manifestation because pretation are by no means ; of the eternal feel- neither monies.” — reproduction performers show greater ability in fleet and loud finger wore no binding truthful nor since?;, an indi- reached—none could be without an exact garments “because she ings of the human soul through I fear have never been decided. Take, for instance, 29G) beautiful, perhaps Nevin’s rendered the actual work than they do in pene- (Continued on Page you have been too Misericordia can be time. Who of the circumstances of Mozart’s day and bluntly fr cation of accelerando in a work of Mozart’s (Continued on rage 329) 286 "MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE” 287 LIFE” MAY, 1948 "MUSIC STUDY EXALTS THE ETUDE : ; :

English pianist, Harriet Cohen, Music in the Hom^ grant by the who gave seldom-played works for piano Children Love Music Music in the Home two delightfully, and or the Morning Song by Sir Arnold Bax chestra— ( a Dickson especially for Princess “THERE’S MUSIC IN CHILDREN,” by Emma composition written Elizabeth’s Henry Holt Shecliy. Pages, 120. Price, $2.00. Publisher, birthday) and the Itapsodia twenty-first Sinfonia by and Company. Bookshelf composer, Joquin Turina. On March Music Lover’s the Spanish 7, the The Etude baritone. Martial Metropolitan Opera Singher, sang expert A fresh approach to an old problem by an of early French songs and arias by a group Lully, kindergarten teacher in Teachers’ College of Columbia interest was the Rameau, and Gluck. Of singer’s inclu- approach to First Performances and Radio University. The child, in his elementary air, Che faro sen:a Puri dice, sion 0f the Gluck usually imagination. Play is his medium for life, thrives on Any book here contraltos. We recommend that listeners sung by look reaching understanding. He loves music and poetry, reviewed may offers decidedly from up this program, which unusual fare. and does not have them im- be secured if he receives it naturally, THE ETUDE MUSIC know what you might hear since, as f to You never ar as posed upon him as studies or jobs. All who have MAGAZINE at the far from adequate publicity price given on we can ascertain, is ac- teaching of little tots may read this attrac- hj Sciij ^lyiorfjcui do with the receipt of Jl/freJ corded these broadcasts. themselves and tively illustrated hook with profit to cash or check. honor Lincoln’s birthday, Karl To Krueger their little pupils. and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra pre- in its February 8th broadcast N THE DAYS of our parents and grandparents, sented Daniel Gregory Mason’s rarely heard Lincoln Tone Doctors first performances of musical works were events of Sym- I phony, which proved an interesting and worth- the concert hall and opera house, restricted more “MUSIC AND MEDICINE.” Edited by Dorothy M. Schullian revival. There have been many Henry Weceditk Cad,man often than not to a single locality. Music lovers across while radio and Max Schoen. Pages, 499. Price, $6.50. Publisher, B. recent broadcasts .if the country read in their newspapers or musical magazines premieres in Roston Schuman, Inc. on Tuesday accounts of these events, but unless the work in ques- Symphony Orchestra nights. allays each Grief, Richard Burgin, associate ouiduetor, pro- “Music exalts each Joy, tion was scheduled for performance in their own city with ease. He then had some lessons Sjimplmcla Expels diseases, softens every Pain, occupational use of music. (3) Field and Liszt years might pass before they had an opportunity to grammed Hindemith's Serena on (2) The industrial and leaving an aimy of the Plague who from a teacher named Ilerke. On February and I>r. Koussevlt dty Subdues the rage Poison, and disease in musicians. (4) Medical men hear it. There is and always has been a healthy curi- 10, played the Health and entered the School of Guards lienee the wise of ancient days ador’d preparatory school he osity about new and unfamiliar music among the na- Symphony No. 4 by the contemporary Italian And have loved music. the Melody and Song.” Cadets and later was enrolled as an officer in composer, Malipiero, on March 9. Both One power of Physic, tion’s music lovers, and radio is today giving its listen- works of the crack Russian regi- poet and phy- Preobrazhensky Guards, one ers opportunities to assess the values of such music. In have prompted much critical troversy. The Thus wrote John Armstrong, Scotch Master amazing, A Great Russian ments. His improvisations at the piano were some cases, the stolen Malipiero, subtitled “In Memotiam,” in 1744. He was not, however, as he intimated, broadcasting companies have a dedi- sician, voice made him a social favorite. out the alchemy and his rich baritone march on concert hall managers by presenting the first cated to Koussevitzky's late wife, Natalie, Is a the first doctor who sought to point Life of Modesto Petrovich “THE MUSORGSKY READER. A of twenty-two he was an amateur. Then All through the anTf knows what and piano, were given by this organization. So it is a P.M., EST— but he talks the devil and Orchestra, by Vivian Fine. via the National Broadcasting Sj» Loved Music” by Fielding H. Garrison; VIII. “Occu- nizes everybody, little like old days, but at the same time sadly different, em opened lots of impossible stories. They say Sunday nights from 11 its seventh year the April 19. Musicians” by Alfred II. V hit- gibberish and tells ” :30 to Midnight EST on airwavs pational Diseases of to be working on a Rachmaninoff ‘first time.’ the the featured epilepsy and the strokes he is also a Columbia Broadcasting System artist of the evening an old favorite IX. “Emotional Expression in Music” by How- tliat besides the presents “Music’ was taker ; (the The composer wrote his First Symphony in 1895 at You ° this for, though he may linger on Know,” featuring Alfredo program—tlie violinist Jascha Heifetz, who has X. “A Psychiatrist’s Experience with bit mad. lie is done Antonin! and the ard Hanson ; twenty-two. It received its premiere Columbia p ay ed or only for a day ...” two years later at Concert Orchestra, with several times each inception Agent” by Ira M. Altchuler; doctors say) for a year, guest soloists, -rlie title season since the Music as a Therapeutic St. Petersburg, under the direction of the noted com- program of the Te ephone is a misnomer, since many of Hour. Maggie Te.vte, another old fa- XI. “The Musician’s Approach to Musical Therapy” birth and death are poser, these concerts voriio J dates of Musorgsky’s Glazounoff. Its cool reception by the public and offer r®tUr" »Tlie published unfamiliar and ed on A r ‘l best XII. “Music in Hospitals” by Wil- doubtless owing to seldom-heard P 26. One of America’s iiy Arnold Elston; different dictionaries ; works which onlv in, i variously stated in the press plunged the youthful Rachmaninoff into a a t small part of the radio S llle ,KU'ifone will be XIII. “The Place of Music in Mili- from the Russian calendar. audience could be John Charles Thomas, lem van de Wall ; confusion resulting state of depression that prevented him from compos- expected to sniniL 0a w know. This is a broadcast 3 - hicia in Ainlay XIV. “Music in worth looking up "t Albanese, the soprano, sings tary Hospitals” by George W. ; ing for over a year. His copy of the symphony became and regu- ,h larly tuning-in. We recall with broadcast. 17 It. L. Cardinell XV. “The Development pleasure several A special program for May Industry” by ; Ziff lost and only recently was found in the archives of the unusual is in d Mascot programs, especially the one a n 0Un d later are Experimental Psychology of Music” by Charles MUSORGSKY Leningrad which presented the Met ’ The following artists of an MODESTE Conservatory. Given a second performance scheduled < t," ropolitan Opera baritone, r “Art the Healer” by ZIFF.” By Opal Herbert Janssen, ^ BWft Sa a0 so ,rano. May 24; M. Diserens; XYI. Conclusion: ‘•ROBERT SCHUMANN AND MASCOT in Moscow by the State Symphony Orchestra in 1945, in three“ BianJ ? ’ ' Pub- songs, by Hugo Wolf. lie Th ,0U1 Pages, 167 (6Vi x 9 inches). Price, $2.7o. These were the ’ ,Mezzo-soprano, 31; Gladys Max Schoen. Wheeler. the work received high praise from Russian critics. “Harfenspiei May a knowledge of heder Swartho»i ‘ in will become possessed with lisher, E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc. ( Songs of the Lyre ’ m 0 S0prnn Dr. Schoen in the concluding chapter writes reader Player, or °, ’Tune William Kapell, Considering Rachmaninoff’s popularity in this country Minstrel”) Pianki T ®f 7; could not be attained in any other which are too seldom heard. m ' e Dr. Schullian gives a list Musorgsky which of Then there was ’ -IaSclla Heifetz, June 21; and Ezio authoritative manner, and of Opal Wheeler’s stories of the youth with old and young alike, this radio premiere the pro- Pinzat Another must inza, basso,h F articles, way. June 28. of over a thousand selected references (books, told with her engaging style and il- have been a highly gratifying one for many of his horn at Karevo, Pskov great composers, 1 Ml forth) in English, French, German, This tremendous genius was fine gift admirers. y are months of transition in radio, pamphlets, and so lustrated with drawings by Christine Price. A month* , ! died at St. Petersburg, C seventy- province, March 21, 1839, and ' t *ie w ‘ llter and Latin, Spanish, and Russian, which includes Schumann’s kitten, is The WOR Orchestra, under the direction of Sylvan " season programs end were both book for children. Ziff, Robert the sunim f''‘ 1881.* His father and mother r begins at three citations from articles which originally appeared March 21, but adds interest to Levin, lias been presenting concerts of modern music <«ke tbe”r place. Since received from a new figure in musical history, RADSO the t me lf f. effect music lovers and his first lessons were UUe in The Etude : these references deal with (11 The each Sunday afternoon, with emphasis on inform ation is forthcoming, the tale. the works discussion J\\ his mother. At nine he played difficult compositions of * G Sll211lner be of music, on man and its value as a therapeutic agent. Postponed progntms will have to 288 289 "MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE’’ EXALTS LIFE" MAY, 1948 "MUSIC STUDY THE ETUDE Music and Study Music and Study N the beginning, before starting any sort of vocai development, the teacher searches for u spot in the I voice where the tone is best and most natural. From this point the voice can be gradually “tuned up” or “toned up” as you will. Beginning humbly and pains- takingly with the tones that seem most nearly “right,” Singing best to discover which of the vowel sounds Legato it is also Encouraging in the World will most enhance this spot in the scale. Vocalizing The Oldest Musical Organization slowly and carefully on only good tones will encourage both singer and teacher, whereas beginning with the worst tones is not only discouraging but prepares no foundation from which to expand. (One cannot expect WJtett Emperor Hirohitos Court Orchestra to develop good qualities from bad; even a small but good spot in the voice can be encouraged, and will in- fluence the entire voice eventually). The best advice any teacher can give is concerned with well modulated practice of sustained sounds, sung “dramatic-coloratura,” then, fine voices and good diction, as well as a simplicity and wondrous agility. A by. £lotde (^unninfflcun a time in as good balance as possible. Soon' the mastered the one at which would become any vocal presentation. (I think is a dramatic soprano who has also best qualities will carry over into the more unmusical modulate her of Hollace Shaw on the Saturday Nite Serenade; coloratura style and can so carefully regions and the vocalizing of groups of two or three smoothness in Thomas L. Thomas on Manhattan Merry-Go-Round; voice as to command great ease and C-B-flat G-A-B, possible in a large numbers of Chinese and Korean (medium A-B, B-flat-C ; D-C, ; and and tion and its art could only have been musicians joined tones Margaret Daum, Evelyn MacGregor and Donald Dame florid passages such as cadenzas, embellishments, like strong hold. the highly refined Heian court, bringing A-B-C#, and so on) will help to develop smooth and country Japan, where tradition has a with them on The American Album of Familiar Music Kenny so forth. Many mezzos and contraltos, as well, keep the The culture of down from their music, dances, and Instruments. well connected sounds. Next, the same idea should be the old days has been handed Baker, Dennis Day, and many "others who lend beautiful voice buoyant and flowing by constant coloratura prac- father to son as a solemn obligation. This reverence All these foreign styles of music were developed into complete sound cycles, beginning and sopranos more or less voices and clear enunciation to the air lanes). tice and can hold their own with first ranking for the past, and extreme conservatism, are difficult for fused and adapted to suit the Japanese ending on the same tone (A-B-A. B-flat-C-B-flat, G-A- voice taste, and the Perfect legato through sustaining the tone need in displaying flexibility. In the old days any the Occidental is on). This practice cannot be Completely to comprehend or appreciate, and it native musicians wrote new compositions in B-A-G, and so T to be capa- imitation not interfere w ith good was expected problematical whether such an archaic and highly of the imported models. From the eleventh successful without carefully sustaining the voice from How- century, articulation. Many sing- ble of intricate and to drop specialized art can survive the impact of modern life. however, the music Is said to have been largely one note to another, never allowing the sound cadenzas and im- A PERFORMANCE stabi- ers, however, allow the OF THE COURT DANCE The old court music is called Gagaku At last we find the entire medium range at our which means lized and the court musicians claim that t away. provizations. The latter lie compo- covered quality to muf- This was imported from the Asiatic mainland in the “authorized music.” The term refers to the classical sitions which they play today are practically unchanged disposal. “fad” lias long since died eighth and ninth centuries. The dancers are fle even the best and men who dancing and singing which the Orchestra accompanies, from that period. This Working from the middle of the voice we find we improvi- wear ancient would seem incredible were it simplest words. Again out (along with costumes and headdresses and carry the highest not for the fact that precedents established can build a reliable “song-range” long before sation) for many solo swords. The “Great Drum” which is ages ago we must compromise be- used to ac- possibly be for use. Sensi- dictate not only the to lie and lowest tones could ready but the ne- company the dance is at the left music played on a particular instruments ; of the platform. tween the extremes ; a this part of the occasion, but how it Is bly enough, almost every pupil wants well studied to be played us well too covered sound and a cessity for In the early voice to be ready first for simple song-singing, realizing technique days of Gagaku large size orchestras shrillness resulting from “coloratura” HE JAPANESE Imperial Court and choruses were that only time and understanding can help to utilize Orchestra, prob- in use, and it is said that the music no tonal covering. Each will never be lessened as ably the oldest musical organization made by the the entire voice. The teacher who starts at the top of in the world, three hundred singers and three hundred phrase needs careful long as people sing. T is still voice finds few songs devoted to head register in existence in Tokyo the today. It is one of instrumentalists could bo beard for long distances from handling and perfect The finest examples of the curious anachronisms which the alone; likewise the teacher who begins with the chest a modern Japan in- palace. The present Orchestra consists of a much tone balancing before this style of vocalization for confined range. herits together with an emperor. The Orchestra smaller register cannot provide songs that to found in the was number of musicians, fifty some families con- the lyrics should he at- are be officially founded the The sensible thing to do in either of these instances is by Emperor Mommu in the year tributing sons. It is tlie hereditary score of Rossini’s “Bar- nature of the inist tempted ; a careful vo- 724 and has been to work at once on both high and medium or low and maintained in an unbroken line by which is largely responsible for the ber of Seville.” Even the continuity of the begin calization of each song the Imperial Household Department. Some of medium. In some cases, however, it is necessary to the pres- ancient art. In the Year <>80 an Imperial order read, helps prepare the way. bass and baritone try in the case of tlie bass or contralto ent musicians even claim to be the lineal descendants Ihe from one extreme, as their at it with male singers and female flute blowers must make It is my conviction that band of the _ have asserted itself first. We must original group. it their whose low voice may tremendous effect. Any own profession and band it down to tlieir the student gets double tlie medium, hope- The music which the Orchestra plays is some of the work carefully from the chest into descendants and make them learn." Since that day the benefit from each song of the arias can be suc- oldest and most fully building a full, mellow quality on an almost non- esoteric art music iu existence. Since appointed families have cessfully utilized in supplied a son, or, lacking range for if he uses it first as a it is performed only by the court musicians for the one, have existent register until there is sufficient vocai study no musical adopted a son to serve musician. vocalise (sung through ; members of as n court the Imperial Court, it is understood and The singing songs. gymnastics of greater education of a court musician is a long and on well mellowed vowels heard by a very small and select group. Few Japanese Constant use of figured scales will aid in interlinking aiduous process. It usually such “oh,” “oo,” charm and utter sing- outside commences when he is a will develop as “ah,” of the palace have had the opportunity to child the tones of the voice and at the same time of about seven. The older ones the and “aw”) and finally as ableness exist. The fact hear it. instruct the pupil’s ability to sustain longer passages. Any sim- younger, passing on the music a song. For this reason that much of this mas- Originally brought over from and traditions of per- ple variation on the scale will suffice, with the slow, China, Korea, Man- ter’s music is mere tune- formance mainly by rote. A crude type of notation I use no book of vocal- churia, and India, it sounds totally unlike the Japanese sustained singing of the plain scale by syllables (as- exists, but it is ful scale singing makes more of an aid to an ises ; songs are better music heard outside the palace walls. memory than cending and descending) to assure continuity. I dis- In fact, it does exact it invaluable art- indication of what is to Consequently, understood because they to the not resemble the music to be played. approve of some “old-fashioned” ideas in solfeggio with be heard anywhere in the the mastering ist-singer. of a composition necessitates endless are better prepared. The Mozart’s Orient today, although it has some regard to the “Fixed Do” approach to all syllable scale similarities to the hours of operas, of a more formal repetitious practice, during which the pupil slow pupil progresses ancient Korean music which still survives. Curiously work, and maintain that this trivialty has no place in must imitate exactly the much more rapidly by and classic nature, are enough, however, it has playing of the teacher. Each present-day sight singing methods (or for whatever some resemblance to modern musician learns to play this system and is much truly more artistic mas- Occidental compositions. a number of different instru- else it might have However, I do see ments, been designed). but he usually specializes style more secure in that he terpieces and therefore The Imperial Orchestra made its first public appear- in one particular a great advantage in the use of ordinary “sol-fa” as it of music such as has doubly practiced should not be approached ance in 1934, after playing the Chinese, Korean, or ancient provides a wonderful preparatory endeavor suitable for his exclusively for the court Japanese. for twelve THE “GREAT DRUM” USED IN Continued on Page 322) assignments each day. until a fair mastery of hundred years. On that occasion it per- OUT- ( introduction to word moulding and the blending of formed DOOR PERFORMANCES Naturalness in song Rossini, Bellini, Doni- at the Theatre of the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo BY THE consonants and vowels. In this light, nothing can take for EVELYN MacGREGOR zetti, and Verdi works is the delegates to the International Red Cross Con- COURT ORCHESTRA the place of “do-re-mi ;” the singer who knows his is probably the answer ference. The The diameter of to problems, in- attained. Even more ex- musicians wore their court costumes of the drum is over six feet The $^V. syllable scale backwards and forwards is well prepared many costly player wears the court is field Oratorio this noble form of sacred materials in beautiful colors, costume and for the art of enunciation in song. cluding the all-important subject of song “story acting the of ; which were exact headdress & \ y , *- ; which have been . < \ copies of those worn in vogue for hundreds It first telling,” which is sadly neglected. must con- music involves some of the most difficult lyric and hundreds of of ... is advisable to urge that each pupil practice We years before. Their V-' , years. v instruments were old, or else replicas on the words suited to his voice; stantly be reminded that the voice is the only instru- coloratura music ever written and must be sung with of ancient models, 'lA-i'sKsf i and phrases most and unlike those in general use in sometimes “You-will-go,” “See-the- ment capable of forming words and music- together. complete mastery of the voice and all its problems. Japan today. as well as to L ^ . “Do-you-know,” the purely instrumental 4 forms. • M hile the first half of their program The dance • Jt' 4 ^ dew,” "Sing-a-song,” or “Love-the-Lord” will be ac- Therefore, we should strive toward a perfect union was devoted to is a form of musical the playing pantomime or ballet, in that Gaining Tonal Balance of the original music on ancient instru- dra- complished easily with tonal smoothness and clarity between these two factors. A wondrous voice alone is matic incidents of the past are ments, it was acted out It is scale singing will often aid in freeing the significant of the modern trends in Japan per of diction. Words which come naturally to the singer not enough : only through complete understanding of Flexible formed today • that only by men whose gestures m for the last half, the musicians doffed are highly* J will be his best point for study, and eventually other all the things pertaining to the words and their rela- voice of “edginess” and that ugly “metallic” quality. their period stylized and symbolical. costumes, donned evening clothes words will tionship to the voice can a singer actually fulfill his Eventually, with prolonged endeavor, the most tired and played modern Gagaku includes gPpv take on the same naturalness. Few are the arrangements sacred and secular styles on European instruments. This was done of both vocalists whose diction is so flawless as to need no complete destiny. vocal apparatus will become mellow and youthful. Fast, the traditional Japanese music under (he direction of the Italian and that brought in m “coloratura” has to a of light, smooth coloratura in any range will aid in main- instructor of music practice ; in view of this fact even the artist-pupil The term come mean type from foreign countries. It in the Imperial was carried over to Household Department, whose duty it Japan should spend his free moments' practicing stubborn voice to many people, including singers, whereas it taining a tonal balance gained in no other way. The rom the Asiatic mainland as early \ was to teach the court musicians as the fifth cen- ,<3» “style” of singing rather high thickness of the secure Occidental music. tury first phrases which evade conquering. How to sing with both really signifies a than a stubborn baritone takes on a , via Korea, later directly Die Orchestra subsequently from China and light, flexible pliability gave several more per- * ° " sensible tone placement and clarity of diction is one voice. A “coloratura soprano” is a lyric- hut flexible which will soon lighten up with n yi ( ‘he W Chinese formances outside the name for present ; confines of the palace, for , ? French V of the greatest problems we face. In listening tests the soprano capable of executing florid music with ease a much sweeter tunefulness when florid scalework is mem- Indo-China) ; bers of the . Coming in with the teaching of diplomatic corps and other invited guests, Buddhism “hill-billy” singer often excels in wonderfully direct applied. “Vibrato” (that unevenness of the tone-vibra- it was originally employed as an OURT but has not been heard publicly since adjunct to relMous "~ ORCHESTRA IN ONE OF 1937. However, ceremonies, but was T ir "song-story- telling” because of his well enunciated tion) can also be smoothed out in this fashion. There since the close of later used in connection ITS RARE hostilities, it has played several times secular with PUBLIC PERFORMANCES naturalness while the classic vocalist is rarely under- are any number of vocal "ills” which coloratura study for functions as well. The principal members of the Allied occupation. importation C < U^C of le S ar® ' ^ stood. Perhaps present-day “popular song” stylists will improve and finally adjust, but the vocalist must foieign music took place ture n t le upper left of the : our The amazing during the Tang ^he fl« tec !? 'L preservation of this ancient Dynasty of S an<^ °'?oes iu organiza- China in the eighth of the the upper right, and tl have made the compromise between beatify of tone and VOICE persevere in constant practice for the best, permanent and ninth centuries. At miniaf,ure reed this time organs are visible in the lo naturalness in singing meaningful words. Many have result* 290 right. "MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE’’ MAY, 1948 'MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE” THE ETUDE 291 : 1 ; ; : n B . .. . : . : ”

I’lay the repeated Music and Study above it. chords Pianittimo Music and Study lightlyli balanced paint-brush touch. Hide ' dow n" with the least possible movement and b k of ar aim key s. Don’t permit the piano keys to ride all th Way baekk to their tops. Iiefore they do this depresss ,, againin for their next “vibration.” '“-'u

The Pianist’s Impulses and Patterns Page Plan for a Modest Three-Manual Organ At first practice the left hand in impulses of as in the right band of the Prelude in is minor \ Then change to fours with this contour: ’ °' AS PROMISED last month, I am giving a piston for a modest three-manual organ. The Ex. 7 f\ set-up L <2)n 'aier console illustrated is certainly a fine looking one, Church v f i i § i i { player. ly »ZV. Alexander *Wjc y f and is truly made for the convenience of the Noted Pianist and There are no needless extras, yet there are plenty of Editor, Organ Department Music Educator conservative helps. The specification follows Because of the prevailing pattern of the right him GREAT ORGAN it is melody (J.J ) difficult to sustain its li ne rich| Dr. McCurdy, one of America's greatest organists, spent hours in the preparation of this and colorfully. Even If Chopin has 8' 4' deliberately planned Diapason Flute the monotony of those reiterated plan to fit the need of thousands of church music committees who seek expert advice It's and sighing o' IlohlflOte 8' Twelfth 2s' we must sing them with nil possible 8' Fifteenth 2' this important matter. —Editor's Note. variety of touch Gemshorn upon Change damper pedal immaculately with each chord. to avoid the cold, percussive articulation •4' Mixture 5 ranks which would Octave The Prelude is a perfect study in elementary “synco- otherwise result. If tin* li’s are played with down touch pated” pedal. the C’s will be up: if the dotted half SWELL ORGAN notes are nrticu luted with strong finger tip touch 9Zf the quarters 16' 16' . 8' Swell maybe Rohrbourdon . . Naza rd Violone Bourdon #3 played with light up arm. Don’t forget 13' 16' 4' Suggested sometimes . Bourdon Flute . Dynamics to Flute Harmonic S' Tierce Flute Harmonic Flute Celeste “over-sigh” or linger tenderly on those 16' quarters Gedeckt 8' Larigot . . . w Gamba Mixture ... 3 ranks Gedeckt Gamba The Play the opening measures of harmonic scheme is simple : the melody ...... 5 S' Measure 1, C minor with big Flute Celeste . . S' Mixture ranks Octave Celeste full Gamba Measure 2, A-flat singing tone (mf) letting the Its major; Measure 3, E minor (for this and C’s fade out reason, always play by Measure 4. Revitalize Measure.-, .1-7 E-natural on that “disputed” top with a slight Swell #4 note of the fourth beat) crescendo and a strong Measure 8. ; Measure 4, G major. Play the six eighth notes Flute Harmonic Gamba Measure 1, play solidly forte; Measure in Measure 9 slightly slower and In one 2, slightly complete Celeste less elbow shape. Gedeckt Gamba Three ; Measure 3, start mf, crescendo, and play Subside through Measures 10 Chopin Preludes Meas- and 11. Flute 4' ure 4 fortissimo Use soft Flute Celeste , the dynamic iH-dul and much climax of the piece. dumper pedal la Measure 12. Start Measure 5 solidly. Emphasize Try it with this phrasing: Prelude in C Minor, the heavy, de- Swell #5 Op. 28, No. 20 scending bass. Don’t fade out through Measures 7 and Ex. 8 is. Keep them Flute Harmonic Principal N full and rich. For the repetition THE twelve measures of his Prelude in Meas- 4' in C minor ures 9-12 use soft pedal, Gedeckt Flute Chopin reduce all voices to pianissimo ,V. etc. gave tile world | I its briefest and starkest except the top Gamba Nazard voice and sing out this funeral march. Where else in melody trans- music will you find parently let Oboe such a concentrated ; it float nostalgically over the Stnrt the essence harmony theme’s “rem I n I seru-t-’ of despair? Through the Pause slightly in Measure after the last chord of Strictly u tempo: a* nations of the earth Measure 11 keep It pianissimo until the suddi Swell #c stagger wearily at Measure 12 play louder fPnJlT °De * maU and slower with full “in- crescendo and stretto in - Plaintive top voice emerges Measure U. Play the tui over lt0 and wait long Flute Harmonic Nazard the haimony of the final four (almost a °) thus measures—the lone thatthiTfi.final77deeply7 sighing Gedeckt Mixture survivor surveying the utter dominant seventh chord ruin . . (a . and then at the good chance here Ex. 0 Trumpet end, the fateful to play a down chord) .... Gamba C minor bell-chord of desolation Play the sixteenth note Principal Oboe . . . tlnough it which follows all the (oiling very slowly: <• iu »»»«,» rhythmic pattern. Flute 4/ Clarion Ex. 5 Ex. l Great #1 Gemshorn ! IJJJ1J m* si i V V Great #2 twelve times reiterated. e sure to let Measures 1(1 and 17 unloose all Gemshorn Flute 4' unopin s A m j °r Prelude pent-up. burning The Etude, bitterness. I advise playl Hohlflote ApnlAiwn 1948) Tdivide“m eacht Measure quarter into sixteenth note 17 fortissimo with a powerful bass octa balls, speaking or singing accent °n B, thus as you play: and searing riglit hand melody and h Great #3 am t lords. Dim. and rit. subitn in Measure 18. Do Octave Ex. 2 urry over Gemshorn the measure free . . . play it slowly and Hohlflote Flute 4' as *lres J773 4 3-23 are bars of exhaustion and dejectii Tf tt e Diapason 0,) * ones °f . . Die left hand are unobti “bah, Q chords bah, bah, bah,” so that the s " a ,Pe 4 quarter-note chords ”; effect of tlie.se measures is dont Great -# will lie evenly spaced and the sixteenths lai' le ,onely “staggered” chord in Measure 23 is of com Gemshorn Octave ' 1 "10 the entil e piece in slow ' Arlists march Pi strict °fte» arpeggiate it very slow Hohlflote Flute 4' ^ - and thus** ; SS !Ki - play it • = fully • Do “ot ritard lin- (mf) , tUtu theuie lastn Stm Diapason Twelfth measure. of the C minor POS,t,ffln triad Chopin has Ex. 10 Be careful not to ruin by !^ the melodic shape of Playing middle-0 S 611 Great the with the left #5 prelude by stressing first and hand (Ex!* third counts of measures 4' 3 Gemshorn Flute > phl’ ase are 7^ better Prelude in Hohlflote Twelfth sei\edserved* bv^Vby tins7 E Minor, treatment Op. 28, No. 4 Ex. 3 Diapason Fifteenth By now you are smiling ur> vmir Octave drawn-out the Ion MODEL OF A MODERN ALL-PURPOSE THREE-MANUAL CHURCH ORGAN “lesson” on one of =* the shertau® ° total this m piano repertoire. tpieCes °f ure^iun*’ absence of sound in Great #6 Well, I’ll the gr® confess' T atly heighten t analysis 1 WiI1 • the effect of those three Flute 4* refuses to shrink ' ^ chords Gemshorn ; XIeaSnres ST Zl f 24 and the ( own lilue pencil llse like . which fall on Hohlflote Twelfth on it, or your 6 Ssi,,!,"‘ ow Gamba 8' Oboe S' On this organ the intramanual couplers are located attribute its 7 1? ’ d,sta"t echoes portance as a of a closing tomb. Diapason Fifteenth work of art im- Gamba Celeste . 8' Trumpet S' with the stops, and the intermanual couplers are above And now, the melancholy Principal Clarion 4' tiie swell organ. Therefore the intramanual couplers Octave Mixture Prelude in Et? • Prelude sombre study in half ’ mi nor, in D 5 8' lights with ! a Major, Op. 28, No. Flute Vox Humana . . are affected by the manual pistons, while the inter- breathin Choir #1 hand chords and a S left general pis- noble plaint . manual couplers are affected only by the off d i through pair a 'S to the shadows. curling up see wll pianists frightened a' CHOIR ORGAN are double touch, picking up Duleiana Unda Maris from ?,i! r! y are tons. The manual pistons As in several other major 1>re>ude. of Hast second touch. The piston set- slow • Its whirlpool the pedal pistons on the preludes r-h notes it!,. Gemshorn 8' Flute 4' ’ Chopi Choir #2 reeted the Alla Breve n has di- dep*hs of spin' ( ) ,,L criss-cross skips, and up is as follows n Patterns Concert Flute .. 8' Twelfth 2§' overlooked >8e * Concert Flute Unda Maris by players °ften 011 ^ p‘ff hand (which ni Vho Se Z'TlT* an admin stretches Duleiana Blockflote 2' intolerably slow at Pr®par tory tollg Swell Duleiana four-quarter a » left '? st,ldy for the even #1 pace It hand of*,, Unda Maris . . Clarinet S' n = ° minor Prelude No. and its f Gedeckt Flute Celeste eral chaotin 24) Choir #3 Practice first 70p graphy” int the Ten^T^ £ forbiddin,, ? conspire to turn it PEDAL ORGAN t Swell Concert Flute Flute 4' 7° ' nco tt n ’ t <* #2 It is hnn. for most students. e'®y Major Bass 16' ’Cello 8' Gamba Gamba Celeste (Continued on Page 324) 292 - blessedly brief—39 measures of sw (Continued "MUSfc on Page 296) STUDY EXALTS » LIFE MAY, 1948 "MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE 293 THE ETUD ) :: ' * .

of C. P. E. Each in trying to standardize the and Study Music and Study complex and widely divergent methods Music of m . sical notation which had obtained among vari" ous composers of the different countries up un til his time. He was one of the first TYPET of shake frequently employed composers in deliberately A who and systematically set old music is the mordent, indicated thus out in his music A- to indicate everything that It will, be seen that the sign is he Flute Music of the thought necessary for its perfect rather similar to that used for the common understand- ing. One is amazed to learn that his trill or shake 4V and care must be exer- efforts in this direction met considerable resistance cised not to confuse the two markings. The at first. Many people actually resented mordent is a special kind of shake which precise notation; they wanted almost everything moves once very rapidly from the principal left and to the performer but the bare skeleton note to the note below (a whole tone or half- Seventeenth of the music. tone as the case may be) and back again. (It is much to be hoped that this little Ex. 1 glimpse, necessarily brief and sketchy though It is written and played it has been, into the field of ornamentation have proved sufficiently Eighteenth Centuries will stimulating and provocative to at least a few of our When a mordent occurs on a long note, readers to encourage them to pursue this intriguing the shake may be repeated in this wise Part Two and frequently baffling subject more lengthily Ex. 2 Ex. 3 —’tis a winding and tortuous trail ! and ... do Written played you have plenty of time?)

Flute Sonatas Recommended This is known as a double or long mordent. L oCaurence ^Jaylor Another standard practice in this period Some of the composers of the period who is that grace notes are played on the beat, not The proper interpretation and performance of musical ornamentations has contributed sonatas for flute were J. S. Bach before the beat; that is, they partake of some long been a controversial subject among musicians everywhere. (7), Handel (7) ; Telemann, Hassler, of the Quantz, value of the note which they precede. This is especially true of the music written for instruments of the woodwind C. P. E. Bach, J. C. F. Bach, and general rule Loeillet, A which works very well through- family, since it is for these instruments that composers have assigned orna- several apiece, as well as eomjMisers of other out most of J. S. Bach’s music is that the grace mentations such as the trill, the mordent, the appoggiatura, and other forms nationalities: the English John Stanley, note (appoggiatura) should receive one-half of embellishments. Lewis Granom, Daniel Purcell ; the French Blavet, of the value of the note it precedes. Johann In this, the second article relating to the subject, our readers should profit much from the manner in which Mr. Leclair, Naudot ; and the Italian Marcello, Joachim Quantz (1G97-1773), a famous flutist, Taylor presents his interpretation of the illustrated examples. Vivaldi, Albinoni, Vinci, Locatelli. music critic, and scholar, gives us some neces- Mr. Taylor's first discussion of the subject was presented in the Almost all of the sary further assistance on this subject by April issue composers listed above are THE EASTMAN SCHOOL SYMPHONY BAND, FREDERICK FENNELL, CONDUCTOR of The Etude. —Editor's Note. represented telling us that the appoggiatura to a dotted by at least one sonata in a twen- Taken on the stage of the Eastman Theatre of the University of Rochester at the concert presenting the first performance with complete instrumentation note takes two-thirds of tieth century reprint available today. Several its value, the prin- in America of Hector Berlioz’ “Grand Symphony for Band” (Funeral and Triumphal). The Symphony Band is assisted by the Eastman School Junior modern editions of the cipal note coming in the time of the dot. Bach and Handel Symphony Orchestra and the Eastman School Chorus. (Quantz is best known perhaps for having Sonatas are to be had. Some of these differ been flute teacher of Frederick the Great who greatly, both as to the editing of the solo par(, appears to have been himself a flutist of no as well as in the piano accompaniment pro- mean vided by the skill ! “realization of the bass.” Study Here is an example taken from the First of all editions is strongly recommended. (It Minuet should Expression of the J. S. Bach be noted of Musical Flute that the first ihree Sonatas as a Sonata No. 4, The Band Medium in 0 major, wherein both these rules concern- of J. S. Bach differ from the then standard ing grace notes can be seen in operation. practice of scoring “for flute and figured bass.” These first three sonatas are labelled “fur UST what is the “band’s own immediate sphere”? Ex. 4 % - Klavier und Flote,” Currently, it lias only one functional sphere that and Bach wrote out the Inj ^Writtjn thus^ entire keyboard J is indigenous to it—that of playing out-of-doors ^dredericL ^denneii r / g part himself, leaving nothing ^ ^ 4 to be improvised by the accompanist. The on foot where other ensembles, which lack its mobility m and acoustical projection, function with similar Conductor of Bands, Eastman School of Music Sonata in C major by his son, C. P. E. Bach, cannot MU un- Played: also has a fully written out piano part by the success. In this element its supremacy remains challenged. composer. This was quite uuusunl, especially has distinguished leadership, and it exists and func- sibility to the musical education of the youth of our in the elder Bach’s day.) Its “natural resources” take the band into the street, it onto tiie gridiron, into athletic arenas, to outdoor band tions with unbelievable success in almost every com- country. It is no overstatement to say that an appalling Most of the sonatas listed above indicate a in Theoretically, it has been understood that stands and concert shells. Beyond these services the munity of the western world. But this is the band which majority of the youth of America who are engaged first choice of the “German” or modern flute grace notes with a line through wind band’s purposes remain obscure, in spite of the almost every college and high school supervisor of instrumental activity will never play in any ensemble them jr, as solo instrument. For the young flutist who Consequently, the people who make this should be is vast number of books and articles currently endeavor- music is anxious to pass on to an assistant, or better but a band. played before the beat, and grace interested enough to go through all of these in our schools are owed the best notes without and ing to define them. The unique efforts of several organ- still, to eliminate from his activities entirely in favor condition possible the line j) on the beat. who wishes to pursue the study of seven- if conduct, be THE teenth izations, found in large colleges and universities, which of an ensemble, which as yet, lias not found that place procurable leadership we, who are to This rule could doubtless SAN ANTONIO SYMPHONY and eighteenth century music still fur- have been followed FLUTE SECTION people faithful to the fabulous educational opportunities ther, the perform difficult musical feasts with enviable instru- in the hearts and minds of the American so very successfully in earlier writer recommends an “invasion printings of this mental virtuosity, defini- long desired for it by its thousands of ardent sup- which are upon us. of the recorder early do not yet constitute a clear old music, but one must often question field!” AVe have said the conductor, encourages er’ tion of the place of the so-called wind concert band porters. It appears to be axiomatic, therefore, that this This leadership must review its resources, its abili- the formation of small in our discussion flute” infallibility of this ensembks Vr that the “other rule on our modern re- that it stimulates sectional in American musical life. second sphere of the band’s influence, though it be ties. and techniques, with a personal discipline in awareness and balance in of the period, has prints. the orchestrastra namely the recorder, So often in these, only the grace note as a whole. The existence of the outdoor band has never suffered arrived at by default, is exclusively an educational one. musicianship which is practically non-existent in edu- enjoyed an amazing comeback during the past with the line be is to be found throughout a num- fifteen in this way. It provides, better than any ensemble of cational conducting today. This leadership must or twenty years. In this connection, ber, whether it appears always to make sense musical instruments, a Workable medium of sound and Appraising the Situation honest with itself about the uncertain position which some fine original recorder music, especially musically or not. cadence, life of Amer- Many of our autographists and engrav- tematic and painstaking n supplies adequate color, and permits mobility the band holds at present in the musical composers of . English and been ers have been quite the time re

and Study sure to relax (let go was born at Bordeaux, Music tor together. Be !) completely Jacques Thibaud (pronounced Tee-boh) dynamic directions scrupulously betw6 Music and Study Follow Chopin’s think one rotational 1880. He was first taught by his father, and impulses. Always impulse *!! September 27. fortes of the l,r®‘ u e fore the final ten measures; the only j* Conservatoire. In order to earn of two notes. then by Marsick at the Paris in Measure 3. y span are here indicated. Play the chord played at the Parisian restaurant, the Cafe Rouge, Example his living, he simultaneous y, Now return to 11 (impulses of f him, and sharply rolling (or ripping) both hands 0Urs) where the famed conductor, Edouard Colonne, heard The Pianist’s Page pedal. Example 12 (impulses of sixes) and practice his as a and hold the final chord a bit with damper rapidi gave him a position in his orchestra. He made debut y ’ confined to singly and together. appeared in America in 1903. His For a week or two practice should be hands soloist in 1898 and first (Continued from Pane 292) the en- leaps and bounds, until he became internafional- hands singly, very slowly and firmly. Then drill Gradually join, and lengthen impulses and fame grew by Tomorrow's Music extern! ( Youth Commands known. ins blue-green foam. Properly analyzed tire piece in impulses of twos to phrases. !y and practiced During World War 2 Mr. Thibaud was trapped in France patternwise, it can be mastered by any persistent pi- Hold wrists very high and fingers close to everything but his Stradivarius. He remained in seclu- keys f,, and lost anist with good-sized hands, “flips” in although he was offered two million and fluent, rotationally those difficult Measures 14-17 and 20-32 sion in his native land, Re' A Conference with free fingers. Its speed is variable 80-88. interminably to drilling on the francs by the Nazis, a private car, automobile, and gasoline J. = Played turn two-note patterns Mr. Thibaud lost one son in battle and lightly and pliantly, with brief dabs of damper pedal, for accuracy, speed and ease. for a tour of Germany. prison camp. —Editor's Note. it gives out a ravishing sound. another was in a German Forearm rotational freedom is an absolute Memorize the pattern of the necessity first four measures: mastery of this prelude. Often ^acqued ^Jliibaud for the practice patterns and phrases very slowly and lightly without looking at Violinist the keyboard—and here’s to a good whirl— Renowned French don’t let hands it scare you! first slowly, then rapidly . . . then the same with

GOTISM is commonly supposed to be a natural SECURED EXPRESSLY FOR THE ETUDE BY HAROLD BERKLEY attribute of the artist. In a sense it is, for it sup- E plies the motive force which enables him to give

expression to his thoughts and feelings ' with a strong such enlightening experience! implies best, means of furthering a young artist’s development. ents would flower with From Measures 5 to 16 the pattern changes. Mem- personal conviction. But the word “egotism” Education as Emancipation the word “travel” orize measure by measure, thus an over-development of the ego, and this is rarely found After a few words of conversation took The really great mail, whatever was mentioned, and with admiration Mr. Thibaud A Changed Europe Ex. 12 among true artists. (Continued Page 287) from expression, is too well aware of liis own it up. his medium of before the war, you have it! Music is an inter- “Europe now, alas, is not what it was relative place in the broad stream of artistic endeavor, “Travel? Ah, there great musician one must but if America remains strong—she must!—and can trating musicianship. If that be so, what is wrong, themselves. Have we not nil in wider fields of human activitiy, and national language, and to be a had the experience of too interested their feet eco- allow international philosophy. Only travel can give help the different countries to come to my acquaintance wished to know, with our music hearing people talk of a concert, on their way too sympathetic of the problems of others to have an from nomically and spiritually, in two or three years Europe teaching? liis life. go to each country for its culture, one My answer was—nothing is wrong with our the hall, yet finding them hedge In giving admiration of liis own qualities to dominate this. One must specific Austria, will again be a Paradise for the young musician. The music teaching! The fault, if opinions of Jacques Thibaud. It was cannot learn it from books. England, France, any, rests with our audi- until they have read the verdict of their Certainly this is true country lias something suffering each country has undergone has made it ences who have not yet emancipated themselves from favorite critic? difficulty that lie could he induced to talk The Netherlands, Russia—each How much better it would be if the only with ever of confusing prouder than finger work with music. But that does not critic saw his task to be that of teaching of himself. Philosophy, music in general, the trends and to offer the sensitive people to its cultural heritage. Measures 17-28 are repetitious of settle the matter. A number of other questions enter form their own judgments! dangers of international politics—all these were ob- young musician, Measures 1-12, If all is not swept excepting into it. the achievements something that will Measures 22 and 23 which modulate to A “But even if technical display is, in some quarters, viously of more interest to him than “For one away in anarchy, minor instead of A major (Measures 6 and thing, fleetness per so is not to be scorned. allowed to outshine musicianship, which have brought him world fame. And it very soon help to round out his 7). we can only say there will come from Measures 29-32 An inclination to speed often accompanies magnificent to his heart was the appreciation and un- have this pattern : that this has always been the case. appeared that a subject very near There has always this pride an artistic musicianship. Toscanini, a genius of exceptional derstanding of music. gifts been a section of the public that wishes to be thrilled problems that beset the young musician. and insight, frequently renaissance that will takes bis tempi on the fast and excited “The future of music,” lie said, “is in the hands “To come to artistic by the display of some ability they them- world.” side. And I have heard the stimulate the entirely eminent Mr. Hor- selves lack. of tlie young. They deserve, and must have, the best maturity under the Yet, when that same public is impressed the intense owitz take tempi that I can admire, From without feeling by the sincerity and the ability of a performer who and wisest help that can He given to them. Ail of us influence of only one any desire conviction with which to emulate. In these cases, however, suc- is enough. great says only what the must help them : we musicians who have known culture not music was planned to say, without Mr. Thibaud talked musicianship accompanies speedier tempi. In lesser ‘effect’ or ‘show,’ they are just cess, we can help; and those others, the music-loving The young artist cases, Just as delighted and of the values of trav- where it does not, we may conclude that in coun- the as thrilled by a great revelation of music. To prove amateurs who are the backbone of musical culture must go to other speedy technique is in some el, it was plain that way defective, for the this, I have only any country, they can help even more. tries and feed on simple to point to Myra Hess and Guiomar strong per- reason that it calls attention to lie had a itself. Great Novaes. Never in their lives have these distinguished “In America it is not difficult for the young student their cultures. He art conceals its mechanics. sonal reason for feel- On the other hand, it is artists sought ‘effects’ by fast or loud playing; every to Learn the technique of his art. There are a number must go to the muse- quite possible that excellent ing as he did. A men- and measures 33-36, this: musicianship may fail to note conservatories fine private teach- ums, the concerts he they sound is calculated solely to make music in of excellent and many ; come to public attention because of tion of fidouard Co- insufficient tech- the spirit of the ers whose standards are as high as anywhere in the must talk to the ordi- nique. If composer. And what is ihe result? we know less about this aspect of the lonne, the famous matter, Their positions as immensely well world and who can give the young composer, singer, or nary people in the it is because, failing popular artists, as conductor, public notice, it does not get into French as great musicians, are unassailable. the public instrumentalist all that is necessary for mastery. But street as well as to the newspaper reviews. And No, brought the reason to newspaper criticism I will artists and have always gladly rise to the highest performance level that to be an artist means more than this. the the considered an unmixed evil. The light. head and is revealed to them. cultivated amateurs. front of the critics’ That is why I am not worried offending is that they do not teach “Ah, Colonne, he about transitory fads in pass. Difficulties He will find new the public to think for themselves. performance. They will Debut a great conduc- Paradoxically the The philosophies of art, was more competent essence of musical expression lives on. We have the critic, the more his readers tor and a great man. ’relv only to “It is when tlie formal education has been—shall new standards, new upon him train our young people to search it out, and to and the less they reach out to a good friend think for encouragement are perceptions of life. He was emancipate themselves by thinking for themselves.” we say? completed, that help and to me when I needed most needed. Perhaps it is at this stage of the student’s These will give him a such a friend. When musical growth that America does not offer him all new understanding of I was eighteen he ar- the opportunities that will be of most help to him. There the music lie plays. ranged for me a tour are competitions, yes. and tlie player who wins one of Who can play Schu- through Europe that them is given a recital appearance in New York or bert really well who was a- turning point some other large city. But what is one appearance? has never lived in What the Nazis Did to in my career. In Hun- Chopin's Piano Perhaps the poor young man has a cold that evening, or Vienna? Or Debussy, gary, Austria, Ger- is very nervous, or is just not in the vein—for no one if he has never lived many, Holland, Po- with a sensitive temperament can he at his best every in Paris? These cities, land, and Russia I day in the year. A dozen things can conspire to pre- and many others, are gave concerts, blit I vent. him from doing his best. And what happens? Tlie readj' to give of their also heard and met critics pounce on him; his chance is gone. He will he spirit to the student and talked with the lucky if he gets another opportunity without spending a who comes eager to leading musicians in lot of money. It costs much money, too much, to give learn. countries. It an education ! Then it was that a recital in New York, and no young artist can lmild “Perhaps it is because they have not traveled that so these was I be a true musician one must be up a following with one recital. many very talented young Americans lack individu- realized that to minded. “No, if a young violinist or pianist is considered ality. They have developed in an identical culture and internationally I also owe much to two other great men. I was worthy of one recital he is surely worthy of live or six, have not been subjected to stimuli that forced them “15nt at the Paris Conservatoire, and later in various cities and including two appearances with to think and feel for themselves. I wish it could he a pupil of Marsick friendship. Symphony orchestra. After he has played these con- made possible for all really talented students in this of Ysuye. Both of these men gave me their for young certs everyone will know whether or not he has the country to he granted twelve or eighteen months’ travel I lived in tlieir homes. What an experience a discuss music, art, literature, philosophy, and true spark. If he has, little further help will he neces- in Europe before making tlieir debuts. How these tal- man! To were so sary, for he will have made a name and built an audi- the problems of life with these older men who The Nazi hatred for anything ence —well, wise and so cultivated and who were so kindly anxious and everything that for future concerts ; if the spark is absent h.s The black lump m the was not Nazi vented its fury upon a accompanying picture to help me—it was an experience for which I have al- world which is shots of he has had tin invaluable experience, some part of which will not be quick in forgetting the that of Chopin piano. Leo Chopin’s home in near ruin and destruc- Podolsky, Zelazowa Wola, he will later he able to pass on to others.” ways been grateful. t lon brought well-known VIOLIN J_t upon musical memories and memori- pianist and arsaw. Two marvelous teacher, recently received of these snapshots are reproduced It was evident, however, that Mr. Thibaud did not "In Europe in those days there was a als. Naturally the hated Poles came in for much from an bere Edited by Harold Berkley of American GI who was a and also m think the relationship between teacher (Continued on Page 326) former student, somelap- a picture q£ Chopin>s pian0) fro that a series of recitals was tlie sole, or even ch som e vandal 296 has chopped the legs. ”MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE” MAY, 1948 "MUSIC STUDY. EXALTS LIFE” 297 THE ETUDE ) :

Music and Study Music and Study INGERING is one of the most important items in credit for piano technique. Fingering should be above all school the study of Music any group of notes, theory—ask your Principal. F pianistie. This means that succession or together, should be within What Is The Right Tempo? 2. I suggest my own book, played either in “Music v hand. The passage should tation and Terminology," Hie’ comfortable reach of the Q. 1. Will you please tell me the follow- and the hr,,!!’ ! glove.” if the passages are long, they Heacox, called fit the hand “like a ing things about The Spruce, a piano solo by “Harmony for p" logically divided into smaller groups; but by Sibelius : a) At what metronome mark Keyboard,” should be Answers Eye, and if you cannot Principles of should it be played? b) Are stretto and Questions and sturh! they must still be bound together air- New Fingering under a teacher. Both musically stresso the same in meaning faster and books may i tight. faster? ordered from the publishers of i>h fingering is closely hound up with correct 2. In Chopin’s Rondo a la Mazurka there Correct Conducted by Etude, if your local store does not is the word roll carry when one knows exactly where the under the left-hand part, them. y phrasing; for only which is written on the treble start. Where phrase begins, its climax, and its end, will one be able and Student would this place the hand?—L. T. 3. By all means continue your Value To Teacher study off tlie keyboard to judge where his hand should come of piano when you go to college, but for fresh start, a new group of notes, or a new posi- the present I believe the for a A. 1. X 3boc« music theory a) Although have never heard Cjelrlend, Wu6. j 3 the hand. ^J\art VU. even more important than tion of this composition performed, I inclined piano study am is always wise to group a run of notes into a chord 4. Yes. You It to interpret the Lpnto in may secure miniature marking as a which is convenient for the hand, and then follow the scores of all the standard Valse Lento, which is not nearly as slow orchestral the chord. Every piece, after the first read- works through almost fingering of as one might suspect. Sibelius has marked Professor Emeritus any music dealer— fingered from then ing, should be most carefully ; and •Distinguished Russian-American his Valse Triste, Lento, and yet this com- or from the publishers of The Etude on,' the student must always, and forever after, play Oberlin College Get phonograph records and position is never played at three slow orchestra with the same fingering. This will prove to be impor- Piano Virtuoso and Teacher scores of various it beats to the measure. symphonies, one or two execution and the memorizing. The Music Editor, Webster's New tant, both for the I therefore at a time, perhaps beginning would suggest J =112 for with a necessity for slow, careful analysis during fingering The Spruce, though the tempo must be by Haydn or a Mozart. Play the recording which International Dictionary will acquaint the student with small details, Mr no means rigid. If you prefer this composi- again and again, training your eye to take might otherwise escape him. Issues tion somewhat slower or faster, however, in more and more of the score. Eventual- • — r - Technique , — 3 « . j t r copies I think ly you vVill of course out of print. There are a tew < it would have to is entirely . be perfectly all right to study orches- Pianistie Fingering Piano Practicing." The May 1946 issue . in music carried him to Europe during the year play it so. tration, bat at this stage the following February 1947, and September 1947 issues. Mr. Seroff's activity Austria Czecho-blovakia, Fingering should be worked out as if the pianist is Russian-born American citizen and music critic ho visited Germany, b) Stretto means an immediately faster little like that of of a score while listening closely to 1947, where, as a A. Your situation is a the in Town & Country, tlie piece all leyato. Changing fingers on the Edinburgh Festival was the leading article tempo but in I will going to play Italy, England, and Scotland. His article on , no dictionary have been write novels, music be enormously valuable. the person who aspires to "Harpers Bazaar" and "The New Republic. able to find the the same note, for a better leyato effect, should be done for November 1947. Other reports were published by term stresso. I have only essays, or poetry before he has learned 5. I would suggest a music school that it affords great one edition of The often, particularly in slow cantilene, as Spruce and the term to spell, punctuate, or paragraph, and be- Is a part of a university, so that while does not appear there. find Where did you fore he lias acquired any ideals of style. studying music intensively you may also it? Could you possibly have meant stesso? Of course one learns to write by writing, be taking at least one course each year 2. The marking is coll 8, not just coll, and yet that is entirely outside the field of music. or a minimum of basic information playing, all five. If the chromatic scale starts on A and it means “with the octave.” This pas- But no matter how unorthodox, the student is indispensable in both language and Your final question is too comprehen- fingering: 123, 1234, possible by tlie E, use the following very simple sage should therefore be played in octaves. for must make it as pianistie as music composition. However, I believe sive this department, so I have includ- This fingering, although not so Since the of the wrist, the right movement 12345, 123, and so on. term appears beneath the notes you are ed neither the question nor any correct use unduly pessimistic about your attempt convenient, can also be used if the scale starts on D. it means that the tones of the arm, and position of the hand. If the an octave lower present at an answer. But tlie answer will status, and I feel that you can grad- If the scale starts on any of the other notes, finger are to be played with the printed notes. execution of a technical problem becomes still prepare yourself adequately for your ually evolve from your own experience if or E, and from fingering demands use it so that the first finger will fall on A you follow difficult because tlie chosen career. So far as piano playing is the advice I have given you. the above lingering. In coming down the it should be changed with- thereon, use concerned, of weak fingers, there is still time to acquire chromatic scale with the right hand, it is sufficient to for four beats. This same notation some- out hesitation. Tlie time has passed when the an adequate technic, even though some of to use the fourth finger on B-flat. Going up times occurs in I Want ( to trill witli the fourth and filth remember Why the Parentheses? instrumental music also, the basic To Re a him poser and pianist had technical work was omitted in with the left hand, remember to use the fourth finger but it never means that the tone is fingers now he merely changes to the to be your earlier ; Q. Would you please tell me what study. And in the case of An Oboe Player! Coming down, use the right-hand fingering a sounded twice, but merely fingers. Also, one should never hesi- on F-sharp. natural in parentheses means? that two differ- composition, Stronger In the you have actually done more of 1234, 12345, 123, and so od, starting either from composition ent parts (or voices) Q. I read page put into the right hand any difficult 123, called New Wine in Grinsing, are to sound it than the average your in The Etude tate to high school junior. regularly, or G. in the September 194G Etude there is a simultaneously. and I wonder If you can answer passages that could be better executed there C, D, Since you know so definitely the double-notes, always natural sign in parentheses, and also what yon following questions for me : (1) I take 7. In the fingering of runs in a in the left. If the middle voice can be quarter rest want to do, the music than at the bottom of the first you will have the courage to course in high school and when upper part tlie leading part, and finger it brought out clearer with the left hand, it consider the page. Please tell me also why two whole I Want to discipline yourself, I gradunte I will have had one term of Compose Symphonies so far as basic train- leyato as possible, avoiding all jumps. In the lower notes are sometimes written on the rudiments of music, two of harmony, one be used without hesitation. Even the as same ing is concerned, and should degree in choral music. although a too-con- of arranging, part, for the sake of leyato, avoid using the thumb on Does it mean Q. I am in my third year of high one of music appreciation, strictest fanatics can be caught quite often that the ventional teacher same note is to be sung or played school, might spoil your en- and one of conducting. I also play both notes which are a whole tone apart. and I have made up my mind to the liberty, in a classical masterpiece, two succeeding twice?— J. B. thusiasm oboe taking become a composer of symphonic music. to a certain extent, yet I believe and clarinet In tlie school band. I of double-notes staccato, playing with the right hand what was 8. In playing a succession My training has been rather meagre, you will eventually am thinking of being a composer and I of how- go farther if you fingers all the way through helps ever, should like further for the left. the use of the same consisting of some years of piano work for at your suggestions as to originally written A. least a time under some fine An accidental in parentheses indi- (I can play Beethoven’s Sonata “Pathfi- education. (2) Is a foreign language re- to equalize the tone. teacher of cates that the tique” and other pieces harmony and composition. quired in most music colleges? If so, what double-notes, use the same fingers sharp, flat, or natural ac- of similar diffi- Helpful Points in Fingering 9. In repeated culty > and two years of organ. Since you are already language do you suggest that I take? (3) tually produces no change of effect the But I fairly well ad- throughout, holding them stiff, the wrist high and the — have had no Has a to theory at all, and the books vanced in certain directions, good oboe player a good chance sound would lie just the if it i' advise you same were on harmony, counterpoint, and similar Play in a symphony orchestra? S. V. Ii. Following are some points helpful to re- arm low. not to wait until you — not there. But sometimes the parentheses subjects seem too technical for go to college, but 10. Sliding with the second finger from a black key me to member in fingering study by myself. to try at once to find serve to clarify the notation. Thus, in Nevertheless, I have some' teacher of A. (1) If you are to be a composer you where one hand to a white is very useful. worked out a crude system theory and 1. In grouping passages the second score of the of composi- composition under will need theory technical security, and composition to tion and whom yon a good deal more music well the line of 11. For stronger accent, more have set two poems to music as may work during follows the other, consider which you refer, the sharps on the treble well your last two years in and also school jumps, use the thumb, instead of as starting on a piano concerto and some piano. Your high the phrase and the rhythmical accent, as is cleaner execution of staff high school. Ask advice do not affect the G on the bass staff also some fragments. I Intend to take from a number probably does not offer any more theory the fifth finger, as a landing point—in the left as well as of done in a passage played with one hand. —it is just some conservatory courses after my grad- musicians about a plain G, But since a G on the teacher—and then courses than you are taking so you will necessary to the right hand. uation, and in the mean time I follow 2. It is no longer thought bass staff played am at- your own hunch. Since with two G-sharps on tending all tlie you live have to postpone further theory study un- concerts I can and I al- close avoid using the thumb on the black keys. the treble staff to St. Louis, I suggest produces a sharp disson- ready have a large collection of phono- that you con- til you go to college, might drop sult but you On the contrary, it is often a great advantage Use of the Metronome ance, the performer graph records. Music means more several musicians there might think this was to me —perhaps in- one of your wind instruments and begin than anything else, and I do cluding to the pianist to do so. a mistake; so the composer has inserted not feel that Dorothy Gaynor Blake go gospel I (who I to study the you finger The value of slow practicing is a part of the am walking into this thing blindfolded. believe piano at once. When 3. It is advisable to avoid the fifth a natural sign in parentheses lives in Webster to indicate But I need advice, and I Groves), and Leo to college all sorts of most teachers. However, many teachers employ the hope you will Miner, you will of course take MR. VICTOR SEROFF in starting the cantilena. No big tone can that he really wants the give serious consideration who is head of note to be G—it to the follow- one of the best- of other depending In the home of Shostakovich’s aunt, recently tech- metronome to accelerate the playing of passages after ing music courses, these be produced this way, nor is it safe is not a questions : known music schools. typographical error. Above everything deceased, who lived outside of Philadelphia. been set and memorized. That is, 1. Is it absolutely somewhat on the particular requirements This is particularly true on the black the fingering has I do not myself entirely necessary to have else do not allow yourself nically. understand the much pre-knowledge to become dis- of Many starting with a slow tempo, the speed is developed, of such things as couraged the college you attend. (2) keys. Wherever possible, avoid starting the cantilena quarter rest in parentheses at the harmony, by the fact that help to relaxation, as well as to modeling of tone with bottom notation, counterpoint, and so your previous schools of for- degree by degree, on the metronome, until the required require at least two years tlie thumb on either black or white keys. Although of tlie page, but probably the on, when entering university preparation seems to you to a supple hand. with composer music have been in- eign entrance This sometimes amounts to a battle, courses? language as a part of the rule, there are many exceptions to it. It speed is attained. wished to indicate adequate. You are Almost all editions of piano music have this is a sound that even though the young, you still no the good reaches 2. Is there a book for have requirements, have had upon the part of the student. He finds that he first phrase of the the absolute plenty of time; and if you only here and there applies only to the right hand. piece begins on the and if you been fingered by excellent pianists ; novice on the technical phases of writing have the stuff foreign suggest that the rhyth- a speed where he is not playing accurately. The way third m yon of language at all I 4. In fingering a group of notes, consider beat, yet this measure should never- music? which composers are must the fingering be changed to suit the individual made. vo„ you -(3) line, and to correct this is to go back a few degrees in speed 3. still take French, German, or Italian. intonation, the accents, and the phrase theless have three full beats since the fol- Should I go on with piano instruc- have a chance to realize hand. However, from time to time, the student will mical tion your ambi- Yes, an ex- passage, and then advance as more technical efficiency is lowing in college even assuming that tion. In a really good oboe player has finger it so that it will lie easy to execute the phrase begins on one of the my answer to your specific come across editions with very unusual fingering. It technic is forever lost? questions cellent orches- acquired. measure. I give you the ’ chance to get a place in an poor. whether you use the help of the arm or just the strong 4. Would it help following replies • would be extremely foolish to discard these as my knowledge of tra, study It is remarkable how eagerly every student buys a 1. No, but of course you would hare to As for the two whole notes on the same orchestration to follow a score while most students There is always a good reason for the fingering, and fingers. lis- who enter univer you how soon be puts it away on a shelf, staff tening to the music? If sity courses for several additional years after groups of five notes in sequence, where metronome, and degree in choral music, they indi- so where can I have had verv above all, it serves as a key to the phrasing and inter- 5. In playing get scores? little work in school. far from reach. It seems that the childish fascination cate that two music theory have been graduated from high extreme rigidity is required, each group should be voices, such as soprano For But since you pretation of the man who arranged it. In many cases, a person interested in all are advise ticking machines gives way to utter disgust and alto, the U interested Sus Since you have two objectives, I all five fingers of the hand, not fingered as for tlie are to sing the same pitch arts, would it be advisable in a career as the fingering springs from long experience, and is a played with to take a composer von school so easy to master. simultaneously, liberal arts college cannot wait you to search carefully for a music a scale or arpeggio. for something not both beginning on the course, specializing in until you 0 short-cut to great security. one would g to coUege-vou a of discipline, music, before entering a should ’ “ that has teacher and the chromatic scale, the fourth finger It takes patience to develop any kind first beat of the measure and continuing conservatory? study music both a fine oboe A great deal of modern music, with its percussion 6. In fingering J. A. W, tlieorv ri-m on (Probably well-equipped composition used, and sometimes in very rapid and while an orchestra, used (Continued on Pa ye 321) your high schoo! teacher of effects, demands precisely that unorthodox fingering. should of course be will^liow'you its faculty. 298 "MUSIC STUDY 299 EXALTS LIFE’’ MAY, 1948 "MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE THE ETUDE — -

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has no difficulty following a with orchestra. to direction, Usually, in the study of in the beginning, is concerti, beat, a metronome, the pianist uses a second piano to pianist. ma- for very discouraging a The his orchestra part. But he must re- chine always seems to be wrong, and yet member that the second piano very often serious study, it is imlis-_ plays in a in any sort of much faster tempo than will pensable. The metronome markings are the orchestra, particularly in the slow meant, not just for the first bar, but as movements. For the orchestra, with the piece, un- strings the over-all tempo of the whole capable of sustaining the notes, can take less new markings occur. phrases much slower than the The most important role the metronome piano. It com- Another has is that of checking tempo. important use of the metro- monly occurs that, as the pianist knows nome is that it can serve as a sort of it much measuring-stick, a piece better, he begins to play or barometer, of prog- faster, and does so without realizing it. ress. The student should mark his pieces, As soon as the technical difficulties are for instance, his Chopin Etudes, from overcome, the tempo begins to diminish time to time with the date and the metro- in speed, as far as the performer’s feeling nome markings he is capable of reach- for it is concerned. There is a story about ing, and see how he has improved months a pupil of Anton Rubinstein that illus- —or even years—later. trates this point very well. Eventually the pianist should be so A young student was struggling through completely master of playing with the for Rubinstein. After metronome, that he should be able to a Chopin Etude The Concerto. hearing the first page, Rubinstein ran to accomplish all the retards and accel- Styled by New York' famed Alfons Bach the piano, crying, “Hut you are playing it crandos within the general beat, playing ruhato as pleases, coming much too fast ! This is how it goes.” He just as he and sat down and played it—twice as fast as back to the correct beat at will. When had his pupil. And as he played, he turned doing this, .the student should play the to the student and said, “You see how piece at its regular speed, with the slowly it really should go.” metronome going at half that speed. Dept. D-50 Jesse French & Sons, Piano Division of Selmer, piece All this does not mean, of course, that As long as the pianist is playing a Elkhart, Indiana for the piano alone, this increase in tempo he should play in public with metronomic Please send me your Piano Style Booklet, different designs and wood nor that he should practice illustrating is not nearly as dangerous as when he precision, finishes in Full Color. later the machine constantly ticking. practices a piece he will have to play with 'DIVISION OF H. & A. SELMER, INC., ELKHART, INDIANA

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in various kinds of drums come The instruments used in the Orchestra three huge most spectacular is the or adaptations of sizes. The are mainly replicas brightly decorated “great drum,” which is BY PERFORMANCE those brought over from China and Korea representing ^Vrniwerecl l DR. NICHOLAS DOUTY with a golden rim V and are. not usually heard in Japan ex- and edged above the standing grounds. flaming fire. It towers cept in the Imperial palace in pro- to use great force They be divided into three 'main player, who lias may tone. The You will welcome the addition of this its powerful, resonant group of Our pleasure in presenting these will only be percussion, and ducing outstanding easy teaching sections; woodwind, types can be pieces—there never equalled by your pleasure in using them because tones of the two smaller seem to be enough. i.s no section. 13 they are outstanding teaching material. string. There brass silk cords KEYS adjusted by means of heavy Various combinations of instruments 3830 Deep River, F-2. . arr. laced. One is struck Reisfeld MASTER KEY with which they are 3831 Nobody Knows the Trouble I've CHROMATIC P! PETITE SUITE are used depending upon the style of the and production. Please read other is held Seen, <5-2.. arr. Voice and the and study with a little stick, and the Reisfeld The Falsetto INSTRUMENT CHROMATIC PITCH by ALEXANDRE GRETCHANINOFF composition to be played. For example, 3832 Roll Jordan Roll this illuminating and struck with the err. Re/'s/e/d article carefully before A -44 O 3778 Etude, Eb-2 China and against the shoulder 3833 Somebody's Knocking at Your Radio Technique the music which came from attempting the experiment upon your pat. ,'i«r la-zs.-inAftw INSTRUMENT 3779 Romance, F-2 small gong serves Door, F-2... arr. ensemble, flat of the hand. The Reisfeld 3780 Polka, Bb-2 India requires one kind of I Feel drums, hal- 3834 Sometimes Like a Since the advent of the radio there voice. You should listen also to these 3781 Wistful Mazurka (Maz. Melancolique), capacity as the Q. Korea and Manchuria in the same Motherless Child, Gm-2 arr. Reisfeld Fm-2 while that from has been a noticeable increase in the use fine artists, Bruno Landi and Tito Schipa, rhythm patterns. 3835 Standin' in the Need of is in the spotlight as an indis- (Kamarinskaya), F-2 employs a somewhat different set of in- ing its own the falsetto, especially in male singers. 3782 Russian Dance Prayer, F-2 arr. Reisfeld of and learn from them. If you must have strings, which are the most impor- taught in the studios, and if pensable accessory in musical struments. A medium size bass drum is The 3774 Songs of America, -2 arr. Eckhardt Is it being radio anatomical details buy a book upon the our orchestra, serve mere- 3775 Songs of Scotland, -2 arr. Eckhardt so, is it for the use of technique education. SONATA MOVEMENT SERIES used for indoor concerts but a mammoth tant section in 3776 Songs of France, -2 arr. Eckhardt Most of the vocal masters of anatomy of the larynx with many illus- the woodwind in the only ? (2) 3789 Sonatina in G, -4 C. P. E. Bach about ten feet high, is ly to accompany 3777 Songs of Italy, -2 arr. affair, standing Eckhardt twenty years ago, stressed the major trations of its action during phonation. It is outstanding for QUAL- 3790 Allegretto (Sonata in D), -4 I. C. F. Bach plucked instead of Mystery Story, C-1 for outdoor performances. A typical Gagalcu. They are 3800 A Hopkins on the middle tones and by soft, 3791 Allegro (Sonata in Bb), -4 .Mozart used Hippity-Hop, G-7 work Remember that these studies are made ACTION. 3801 Hopkins Is there ITY, TONE, and FACILE I), C-3 light practice, worked upwards. 3792 Rondo (Viennese Sonatina No. line-up for ancient music from China is 3802 A Song for Annie Lou, F-1 Hopkins Mozart now in vogue whereby the either by examining a dead larynx or There are two types of string instru- 3803 Happy and Gay, C-1 Hopkins a technique in -4 Haydn as follows: con- 3793 Finale (Sonata D), 3804 The Ice Cream Man, C-7 high voice may be developed from by photographing the living subject with is much like a four-stringed Hopkins 3794 Allegretto (Op. 14, No. I), Em-4. Beethoven ments ; one 3808 Strutting, C-1... Stanton tinued practice of the falsetto? (3) In a laryngoscopic mirror in his mouth. In 3795 Andante (Op. 79), Gm-4 Beethoven large ivory 10 transverse flutes lute and is played with a 3809 On the Open Road. C-1 James your opinion would the continued practice 3796 Andante (Op. 120), D-4 Schubert the Buttercup, C-2 neither case are the natural phenomena other is an oblong dulci- 3810 The Bee and ...Eckhardt of the falsetto in the high voice gradually 3797 Allegro (Op. 118, No. I), G-3 Schumann 12 small oboes plectrum ; the 3811 From the Russian Steppes, Dm-2 ...Eckhardt the cords to whore the high of vocalism reproduced with absolute 3798 Andante (Op. I), Cm - Brahms with bits of strengthen 16 miniature reed organs mer-like instrument, played 3812 The Grasshoppers' Holiday, Cm-2 Eckhardt tones will take on the quality and power fidelity and comfort. the fingers. The tone 3813 Pillow Fight, Cm-2 ... Eckhardt 5 lutes ivory fastened to the lower voice? (4) Perhaps there is 3783 Rage over Lost Penny, G-4 Beethoven 3814 Scotch Plaid, C-2 .. Scarmolin of plucked strings is -dry and with 3784 Traviata, Prelude, E-4 Verdi-Block 5 plucked' dulcimers quality of the 3815 The Funny Old Clown, G-2 Crosby some treatise of recent date dealing ASK YOUR DEALER in 3799 Sorcerer's Apprentice, Fm-4. . . .Dukas-James Song, G-2 .. and which you can recommend Now Available 1 large drum crackling and altogether unlike the sweet 3816 Cello .Montgomery the above Can She Combine a College and 3817 On the Merry-Go-Round, C-2 Montgomery me? G. A. It. b singing tone of the Occidental string sec- to — Keys of F, C and E SETTINGS 1 small drum 3818 On Tiptoes, C-2 Stone a Musical Education ? BOOGIE WOOGIE Dance, Dm-2 1 small gong tion. 3819 Sword Stone MK-l, MASTER KEY CHROMATIC by STANLEY Minuet in G, -7.. Beethoven-Hopkins A. Because of the great sensitiveness of Another peculiarity of the music played 3822 Q. I have been a subscriber to The 3768 Old Gray Mare & Little Brown Jug, -2 3823 Polonaise in Ab, -2 Chopin-Ashiey microphone the loud, full- Etude for quite a few years and I have pitch. the modern 3769 Auld Lang Syne & Good Night Ladies, -3 This makes up an orchestra of fifty-seven by the Gagalcu orchestra is its high 3825 American Patrol, C-2 Meacham-Ashley 13 Keys — A-440 high tones of the male voice are always been interested in the voice ques- 3770 Dark Eyes & Cornin' Through the Rye, -3 3826 Norwegian Dance No. 2, A-3 Grieg-Ashley voiced performers. No conductor directs the The melody carried by the flutes and tions. I am a senior in high school. I have 3771 Hand Me Down My Walkin' Cane & 3827 Pavane, G-3 — Ravel-Ashley "blast.” Therefore the easiest and apt to studied voice for about six months, having She'll Be Cornin' Round the Mountain, -3 players, but the musician who plays the oboes is usually in a high register and 3828 March (Nutcracker), G-2 Tschaikowsky most convenient method of making them started at the summer session of a con- 3772 Old MacDonald Had a Farm, G-3 the accompanying chords of the reed or- small drum takes the lead. KRATT CO.. 988 JOHNSON PL, UNION, NEW JERSEY 3773 Jingle Beils, C-3 Ask your dealer for Century music. If he cannot sound clear, sweet, and firm, is to sing servatory. I am taking one hour every WM. or in even higher The woodwind section is important, as gan are in the same an supply you, send your order direct to us. Our other week and my teacher says I am them in falsetto. Yes, the falsetto is the sound complete catalog listing over 3800 numbers at I soprano. Ask your dealer for Century music. If he cannot it carries the melody. The miniature reed register. This tends to obscure making progress. am a mezzo 20f a copy is FREE on request. taught in many studios. Over the air or the school this win- supply you, send your order direct to us. Our organ, or Rlio, is the most interesting in- of the melody and to blend ail the sound I also study organ at complete catalog listing over 3800 numbers at in a comparatively small auditorium ac- ter. Both my teachers tell me that I in this group. Its seventeen in one tonal mass. The deep sound of the PUBLISHING CO. 20£ a copy is FREE on request. strument CENTURY MUSIC should go on with my music. I would like hand, stands out companied by a small orchestra it sounds INCREASE YOUR bamboo reeds are arranged to resemble large drum, on the other 47 West 63rd Street, New York 23, N. Y. to know if it is possible to get a good CENTURY MUSIC PUBLISHING CO. very well indeed and of adequate volume. the wings of the mythical Phoenix Bird, in dramatic contrast. musical education at any university and 47 Street. New York 23. N. Y. INCOME! West 63rd In a large auditorium, accompanied by a what ones and what teachers would are placed in a cup-shaped resonating There, are interesting similarities be- if so, Easily—Substantially—Pleasantly and contacts and large symphony orchestra, without tiie you recommend? I want the — Take Subscriptions for — box. It is played in a curious manner; by tween the ancient compositions played at I want to be well rounded and I believe IS PRACTISING A PLEASURE? LEARN "SWING" MUSIC aid of a microphone, it is apt to sound THE ETUDE MUSIC MAGAZINE drawing in the breath at the mouthpiece, court and some modern Occidental music. instrument*—make your a university supplies these things better. Quick course to players of all — Write for particulars — own arrangements or "hot” breaks, ctiorusea, obbligatos, somewhat “sissy” or almot inaudible. If you think that a good musical back- rather than blowing out. The sustained This is particularly true of the slow move- figurations, blue notes, whole tones, etc. If not, use a good metronome embellishments, 1712 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. DANCE ARRANGING 2. There is a very ancient technique ground could only be had at a music chords which it produces are based on ments from Stravinsky’s so-called “primi- MODERN rapid progress. ensemble*—special cborusM would you recom- and enjoy the Duets, trios, quartettes and which develops the falsetto through long school or a conservatory fourths and fifths, a feature of modern Oc- tive period,” such as those in his Rites —modulating to other keys— suspensions—anticipations does the backgrounds— mend some modern one? How —organ points color effects iwinsr and careful practice until it sounds al- cidental harmony, rather than the thirds of Spring. They have the same phnder- Write today. world consider the New England Con- ELMER B. FUCHS most as firm and strong the natural Original compositions for the Piano by of our usual harmonic system. The Slio ous rhythms and shrill as servatory?—J. R. dissonances, and 335 East 19th St. Brooklyn 2«. N. Y. voice. Sbriglia is said to have turned is of special interest because the principle both give the impression of wild grandeur LEOPOLD WOLFSOHN Jean de Reszlce from high baritone into A. In our opinion, the best way to ob- of the free reed, which it embodies, was and primeval strength. a New intriguing melodies and harmonies that linger. a tenor by this method. The resulting tain a “well rounded education” is to take Ideal for studio and concert. 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Write and let us show you are finding normal operas, oratorios, biographical sketches and the exciting ail proportion to its size. has erywhere strain of correct singing. It is symphony orchestras, users throughout the country say about it! been recorded by The Philadelphia prob- “Musical Scrapbook Game.” what delighted the answer to the the so on, and guarantee. The transverse flutes, or Fit ye, are of Orchestra. MODERN popu- strength, resilience and control of the song and piano recitals, and SPECIAL: We include for Price $2.00 postpaid. Money-back COMPLETE STRING QUARTETS This composition is a kind of PIANO lems of teaching ONLY SI QO a limited time only superb EDITION our mod- vocal muscles take part In some of the events, pnPOSTPAID„p.|n THE MARVIN MUSIC several varieties, and have a sweet, wav- slow prelude, and is lar music, in that need development. may even study of Viet Herbert arranged for 7 piano 4 hands attributed by note . . . the to a Chi- up-to-the-minute of 260 Handy Street New Brunswick, N. J. ering tone. Like many of the old instru- ern. 4. In a splendid article in issue sometimes personally meet some Dept. E., 141 W. 54th St., N. Y. 19;, on sound the May and by Lucien Garban method. Based of The Also in the great cities l c Etude, artists. ments which have been treasured from uvcn irxri Aujiiicu CHRISTENSEN of rnu '. Frances Rogers of the Juil- the great .it me .Japanese principles ? . Durand hjnde liui'd private teachers Protects generation to generation, they are often for over a thousand will Mp. not School of Music explains the tech- there are always some at Finger-Tips Vo 1. No. years and is si; music from Keeps Sheet Music WAY classical nique not im- known by individual names such as, “The in style necessary to falsetto of reputation, so that if you do dirt or to compositions played contract will 9 develop the Opus 18, nos. 1, 2, & 3 . 9780 a — chise Snake-Charmer,” “Green voice of the under the instruction of the damage. TONKabinet drawer-trays permit Leaves,” or grand banquet on the occasion you exclusive right to teach and odver tenor somewhat in the man- prove • .. 9781 of tl Rented, easy filing, quick finding; keep Opus 1 8, nos. 4, 5, & 6 not repr ner with the college you “Tiie Fisherman.” Both the flutes and thronement ceremonies method in your community, if employed by Sbriglia and several teachers associated Richly styled. sheet music neat, clean, safe, or- of Emperor de a ^ . . complete * Opus 59, nos. 1 & 2 9782 Our 43rd year. Write for other of them without Beautifully derly. Every sheet always at your oboes are played with a peculiar tech- hito in 1928. ^ teachers of the old Italian method may consult one or more close $2 for complete, 91 page_instruct^^^^j crafted. finger-tips. Write for nearest Opus 59, no. 3 & Opus 74 & 95 . . . 9783 of singing. collegiate standing. nique in which a kind of forced blowing If the As interfering with your of styles emperor system is diseonti examples he instances the dealer’s name and pictures Voice I nice Questions By makers of Co., Opus 127 & 130 . . 9784 is sometimes employed, and their of as editor of available. Tonk Mfg. 1912 sus- or even if the court is Nouritt, for whom Rossini wrote Our position modernized ii Nationally Magnolia Ave., Chicago 14 me role the possibility of N. Opus 131 & 132 . . 9785 tained tones are often ornamented at be- with of precludes General MacArthur’s demot Arnold in “William Tell” with Answered Known Tonk ginning and end with semitones smaller i s exceedingly any individual school, Furniture. 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They are not a mere c-ians in preserving em into seem to be a very hi tricky anatomical details, which You nets tiie sacred Gives you breaks, figures and ® ONKa novel T trad ^ Homes, CO., INC. **a,n the right ELKAN-VOGEL adjunct, as is usual in our ensembles, but of the past, menfs, ready copies 20<*, ® Points out we think you have it would probably to fill in. Single are still in dispute, he uses ever and Schools, Philadelphia Pa. di atch 1716 Sansom Street 3, are an integral part of the Orchestra, with the coin. Send $2 for twelve monthly issues. 1e oppressions The best of good luck to you. M present generation and w falsetto, voix mixte, and idea. Bands, etc. Exclusive agents in the U.S.A. having rhythm patterns which are car- will likely lead voice for a strong body is-ab- Sheet Music perish the almost interchangeably point- your health, for ancient nn METHOD ing ried throughout the compositions. THE CHRISTENSEN , 5 out the singer. 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Swell to Pedal 8' and 4' Choir to Pedal 8' and 4' a Modest ENRICH HER FUTURE A Plan for Great to Pedal 8' WITH MUSIC General Organ PIANO-EXCELLENCE-PRIZES Three-Manual Organ #2 and Choir Questions (Continued from Page 293) Great Winners / Flute 2'. From No. 2, June 21 through July 2 ,> 8', Pedal #4 Swell to Pedal 8' and 4' Please send, me a copy of “Tested Recipes Diapason Octave Y • From No. 3, Dulciana Let your child delight in 8' 8'. be the ap- and Y . From No. Y Salicional From No. creating beauty for herself Choir to Pedal 8' and 4' for Hammond organ. What would 8' 8'. Flute 8 Violone Bourdon proximate cost a two manual pedal reed, 7, Reed SWELL: From No. 1, ' ; From on a lovely Gulbransen Spinet. GALLI-RINI —Accordion Teachers and Advanced Students 8’ of Great to Pedal No. From No. Salicional 8' Its brilliant tone, Bourdon 16' Flute 4' organ ?—G. A. P. 3, Dulcet Yj Y easy action LEE CORBMAN — Piano Teachers Course • From No. 5, Reed 8' and Y J From No. 6, Vox will encourage her music Gamba ’Cello 8' 8'. Celeste and Violina Y From No. 7, Reed studies . . . will make her piano Chorus Conducting General #3 A. Our first reaction would be that the spec- JAY FROMAN — PEDAL: From No. 1, Flute 16' and YJ No. 2, a cherished companion. Pedal ifications show a little preponderance of 8' #5 Diapason 16' ; No. Y String 8' ; No. 7, Reed^8'. Great Gemshorn stops. The Swell might be improved with a 10' Send for new piano Full Courses I appreciate your comments, and also Also Summer 2' P.iccolo. would 4' )NOM ETER with BEAT Bourdon and a The couplers should booklet . . . see Violone Flute the addresses of firms who might supply the Swell UAUliCi is a scientific teaching-tuning include Swell to Swell 4', Swell to Great 4', “America’s Smartest 503S Woodward Avenue Detroit 2, Michigan 16' ’Cello reeds and pedal board. J. G. P. Bourdon instrument that simplifies learning and and Great to Swell. Otherwise, the tonal qual- — Piano Fashions.” assures accuracy with or without knowl- Gamba Octave Gedeckt Flute 4' ity and balance would seem to be quite good. edge of music. Action Model and tools A. In a general way your plan seems to be GULBRANSEN Bourdon 8' A copy of Tested Recipes is being Sent to you. COMPANY Flute Celeste Vox Humana furnished. Diploma granted. Great fairly workable. The 85 flute notes, however, Dept. E 816 N. Kedzie, Chicago 51, 111.' STAFF (Pitch) There really is no “approximate" price of two NOTATION-CHART shortage of tuners makes this a PROF- would hardly provide for the entire ranges tot the. Tremolo organs. tlie first place, they Gamba ITABLE and field. manual reed In John M. 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I STUDY? from Page 297) WHERE SHALL GO TO ( Continued a WILKAN0WSKI violin most of them, were play a concert, one passes competition Private Teachers (Western) Private Teachers (NewYork City) and pupil. Teachers, Of brothers, and course I want to give my best, friends of their pupils, older but how can I be sure? An artist _y1nsiucrccl hj general welfare as cannot be a HAROLD BERKLEY HAROLD HURLBUT EDWIN HUGHES looked after their nia A SUPERB VIOLIN OF TRUE ARTIST-CALIBRE BRILLIANT AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP is a re- chine; he cannot guarantee to Paris—New York— Hollywood PIANISTS PREPARED FOR PUBLIC PERFORMANCE much as their music study. It be at his with include: best every day of the year. The Wilkanowski Solo Violin is in This outstanding, master-made vio- Singers who studied him NADINE CON AND FOR UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE AND not exist very widely He can only Nothing: lationship that does The Label Means play a real trill at all, NER— Distinguished Metropolitan Soprano; HENRY CONSERVATORY TEACHING POSITIONS hope, and prepare but only a mordent’ the great tradition of the old mas- lin is the personal handiwork of Mr. afraid. himself as best E. G., Ohio—The likelihood that your that is, a single CORDY— N. Y City Center & Havana Operas; ROBT SUMMER MASTERCLASS, NEWYORK, JULY 5-AUG.7 in this country, I am he Mrs trill beat. But play it on the is ters. Body and neck are made of Wilkanowski, one of the greatest HALLIDAY, EVELYN HERBERT, LOIS LEE and others For full out may.” is a genuine Stradivarius very small Dear, not before W. information address: “But one cannot make an artist violin it. This movement goes too of Stage and Radio. 338 West 89th Street New York N. Y. small as to be microscoific. But if lapidly extremely old maple of distin- living luthiers. All his famous in- 24, must al- “But how do you prepare for a indeed, so to allow more than a mordent on any Tel. SChuyler 4-0261 of nothing, can one? Something concert reason,, apart from the label, to 2150 N. Beachwood Dr. Hollywood 28, Calif M. Thibaud?” you have any of the sixteenths. guished flaming; the top is spruce struments are notable for perfection MONTHLY CLASSES IN WASHINGTON, D. C. talent, a realization of has value, you should have it ap- ready be there: believe it of superlatively choice grain. The of wood and fine workmanship — ISABEL “Scales—still and always firms I HUTCHESON artistry means, a willingness to sac- scales—and praised by one of the that mention Modern Studies of Merit CHARLES LAGOURGUE STUDIOS what oil varnish is finished in golden and for their rich, lustrous oil- Teacher for Piano Teachers above alh a arpeggios. These are the foundation from time to time on this page. Miss E. M. D., Kansas—Thank VOICE PRODUCTION—SINGING rifice much to attain it, and of all you very Modern Piano Technic: Group work for Teachers: honest technique. much for your kind enquiry regarding brown and shaded to amber. varnish (Mr. Wilkanowski’s own COMPLETE MJJSICAL EDUCATION do one’s very best, lor And then passages from my pub- Coaching concert pianists: Conducting "Piano great ambition to Better Known As a Bow Maker lications. To Choicest trim- Mr. Lagourgue is the author Secret"—Daily date, they are “The Modern Madagascar ebony secret). Noted for their brilliant Teachers Forum.” of "the training the works I am to play. Not the Vocal Exercises— Complete this, one must look to the early technical H. L., Maine—The G. A. Pfrotschnor violin Technique of Violin Treatise on Transposition , Bowing,” “Twelve Studies mings. A magnificent tone of true tonal qualities, Wilkanowski violins' BROOKS MAYS MUSIC STUDIOS etc. passages—these must have would be worth somewhere be- Classes held annually at and the home environment. been mastered you mention in Modern Bowing,” and “Basic Violin Tech- 1 005*/2 Elm Street, Dallas 2, Texas Phone C-6214 lyric quality is the outstanding The College International of CANNES, France and $150, if in good condition. The are the treasured possessions of hun- began to study long before—but those passages requiring tween $100 nique. All three books can be obtained from New York Address: 35 West 57th Street “Myself, I was lucky. I feature of this fine instrument. LEHMAN; perfect family, and it was a large one, is better the publishers of The Etude. dreds of virtuosi and concert artists EVANGELINE m us . Doc. shortly the most interpretation. the piano when I was five, but This ac- for its bows. Teacher of Successful Singers, Modern vocal tech- known throughout the country. EDITH SYRENE LISTER play cent—is it enough? Or do I nic and repertoire. Students prepared for public before I was seven I heard a violinist make it too NIggcIl a First Class Maker THE CASE—is strongly built in grace- AUTHENTIC VOICE PRODUCTION Necessary ful recitals, opera, radio, church and teaching. Voice Concerto in Bordeaux, my strong? This diminuendo—should it begin Careful Practice It. G. S., Manitoba Sympertus Niggell was lines with sturdy, laminated veneer 405 Carnegie Hall, New York City the Beethoven — UNUSUAL 6 DAY Correction. Mrs. B. C., Alabama It is good that you born in body, covered with heavy top-grain Collaborator and Associate Teacher that I cried. quite so soon ? Perhaps a little later W. Ffissen, South Germany, in 1710, and 167 Elmhurst Ave., Detroit Mich. with W. Warren home. It affected me so much would TR I A L OFFER 3, wa nt to play your violin again. At first the died there in 1785. leather and plush linings. THE BOW Y ou can actu- Shaw A. M. Endorsed by Floyd S. Muckey M. D. & for he better? These are the tilings He made some exceptional- I begged for a violin. How I begged one must be slow, but if you are patient you LEONA NEBLETT C. M. Demonstration of correct action of vocal going will ly fine instruments, and was one of the best is genuine Pernambuco SEND NO MONEY ally have a Wil- chords shown at Columbia Univ., Cornell father consider when the Important find improvement coining more and more Concert Violinist, Teacher, Coach Medical it! On my seventh birthday my concert will German makers. Usually he followed the wood stick and accessories kanowski Violin Clinic, Univ. of Vermont, Music Teachers Assoc., East- I suggest the “Kayser Studies,” Op. From Beginning to Concert. Performance gave me a violin. He was a fine violinist, comes near. rapidly. Stainer model and there is often a similarity include an extra set of in your hands for examination on 6 day ern Speech Conference, Hunter College— Physicians Trained and Endorsed by Louis Persinger and 20; the “Muzas Studies,” Op. 30; and the between his work and that of the Albani tested artist-quality trial offer. Here’s how it works. We’ll & Artists my father, and a wise man. I could Study “And one ipust do one’s practice from fam- Georges Enesco (Teachers of Yehudi Menuhin) “Kreutzer Studies.” With these, practice ex- ily. Flis Wednesday: Troups Music Studios, Lancaster. Pa. choice of wood was excellent and his strings; mute; chin rest ship c.o.D. with privilege of 6 days’ exam- Res. 801 S. Dunsmuir Ave. violin if I wanted to, but I must study the music. If you practice all the time Thursday: 309 Presser Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. the ercises from the “Preparatory Double Stops” workmanship first-class. Prices, today, be- adjuster. ination in your or studio. Los Angeles 36, Cal. 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I pj 1 know is a £ that there will the now, that A W be tw, Mendelssohn Concerto, “ 5 CIRCULATION DEP’T • 9I • s w ArtisT Teachers Orchestral Instruments three, : : or four often i It : J ra I II ^ OS thousand *1 ! 0 ! u :0S 2 61 l EFFA ELLIS PERFIELD people there Scherzo, a Scherzo, yet so y 0T Isbg ! I o SI 21 II SI THE ETU'DE MUSIC MAGAZINE c marvelous m)l DAVID & CLARA MANNES, Directors pecting ' * 103 East 86th me to give 110 f • B rm St. (Park Ave.) New York City my best. 11 "* OX ISC J *21° • Q 61 6 LI 1712 CHESTNUT ST.. PHILA., PA. For when or it is played at break-neck speed i -tmzi - 0 %$ -fd(j !TPS l ol Room 33. 157 East 74th St., New York 21, N. Y. | has made a name one does pe.i.ioo eqx not mere! (Continued, on Page 330) :saioiioj: su si ;uaraaSuu.i.nj 326 "MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE” Ma Y, THE EXUDE 1948 'MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE” 327 ! —: !

string orchestra background. The flute is of the solo instruments one used in the these, majority of two solo flutes bein» employed in the Fourth Brandenburg. Quantz contributed a few flute concer- FOUR PIANO ALBUMS exactly!), tos (300 and his royal pupil, the Great, also Frederick composed a number. All three of the Mozart Concer- ESSENTIAL been recorded, FINGER COLLECTION MODERNE ANDALUCIA SUITE tos have as have all six of ‘ EXERCISES the Brandenburg Concertos. the PIANIST’S DIGEST (Contemporary Piano Music by ERNESTO LECUONA In the chamber music category, r in Tivo Volumes) we find by DOHNANYI compiled by MAURICE ARONSON that Boccherini composed eighteen quin- The famous Piano Suite by the Latin- great classic and A volume of superb piano exercises, Contains works by de Falla, Paderew- tets for the combination of flute, two 250 excerpts from the ski, Prolcofieff, Ravel, Stravinsky, Saint- American master. Contains the enduring violins, viola, and ’cello, most of which masterpieces. formerly obtainable only in the expen- contemporary . Saens, Scriabine, etc. Andalucia, Alhambra, Gitaner- unpublished. sive foreign Cordoba, remained Develops not only the fingers and edition, now available in a There are several quartets low-priced Vol. 1: 21 selections ias, Guadalquivir, and Malaguena. now pub- taste and imagination. album. wrists but Vol. 2: 26 selections lished in the United -States for the de- lightful and very satisfying combination Price: $2.00 Price: $1.50 Price: $1.25 per vol. Price: $1.25 of flute, violin, viola, and ’cello: three by Mozart and a like number by J. c. EUWARD B. MARKS MUSIC CORPORATION • RCA BUILDING • RADIO CITY • NEW YORK Bach. A rarely heard but excellent work is a quartet by Telemann for three flutes figured bass. of the and course, they hear the beauties dusty ) books and scores on every con- There are a number of trio-sonatas provided ceivable facet of the art (the “Tristan” chord in any key ; and of music. The World of Music CLASSIFIED ADS favorite ehaml>er ensemble of the seven- listen to an orchestral per- Those who aspire to conduct bands they will YOUR UNWANTED MUSIC exchanged piece teenth and early eighteenth century) score and perhaps even must know how black is the past (and formance of the ( Continued from Page 277) for piece, 5c each; quality matched, Burpee’s flute, violin, and keyboard, Specialty Shoppe, Helton, Mich. for by Ilandel, hear the opera on records or see a i>er- much of the present) history of bands Bach, Telemann for two flutes in America. Composition, Orchestration, ; and key- formance in the flesh and thus realize The several decades of char- HARMONY, and England for some twenty years, Musical Theory. Private or Correspondence board by I.oeillet, Telemann, Sammar- of Tristan are theirs for latanism, the decades of perhaps inspired States that the beauties before founding the school in New York which Instruction. Manuscripts revised and cor- for flute, oboe, FrrfUk S. Butler, tinl; and keyboard by long as they live, not alone for the but incompetent leadership, the often vul- bears their name. rected. Music arranged. as Corona, N. Y. Loeillet, Quantz, Telemann. 32-40 107 St., and years of school or the hours spent in re- gar and usually unmusical direction TO 1850. Ballads, Duets or trios for two or three flutes Then, perhaps, we may have ful- which have dogged the band since its BACK POPULAR MUSIC hearsal. JOSEPH REITLER, member of the Opera Hags, Everything. List 10c. Vocal, Instru- (usually called "sonatas” in this period), its filled some measure of the band’s educa- inception, have left their brands on Workshop of Hunter College and formerly a mental Classics Exchanged for Old Popular more frequently without any keyboard music professor in Germany, died March 12 Music. Fore’s, E-3151 High, Denver 5, Colo- tional obligations to music as an art. present state when considered as a medi- in New York City at the age of sixty-four. rado accompaniment, were written by Quantz, who train the college and university um of serious musical expression. We He was the founder, in 1910, of the New LEARN PIANO TUNING—Simplified, au- W. F. Baeli, Handel, Mattheson, Tele- band conductors of today and tomorrow The history of the lasting mediums of Vienna Conservatory of Music. Among his thentic instruction .$4.00—Literature free. Beecher St., Elmira, N. Y. mann, Ilaydn, and by many of the flutist- must prepare them more thoroughly for musical performance is written indelibly pupils were Igor Gorin, Maria Mueller, Irene Prof. Boss, 450 composers of the period who composed Jessner, and Jacob Gimpel. PIANO TUNING AT HOME. Course their tasks, placing the greatest emphasis in the literature which has been composed LEARN by Dr. Win. Braid White. Pay as you learn. only flute music. ’Way at the end of the ex- on their musicianship and musical in- for them. No book or thesis has yet Write Karl Bartenbach, 1001A Wells St., La- eighteenth century we have a few trios for twenty years fayette, Ind. tegrity as leaders of people. Their work pressed their history with proper clarity. LEO F. FORBSTEIN, A WARM AND FERVENT SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS AN ATMOSPHERE OF CULTURE director of Warner Brothers Studios, by Haydn : some for flute, ’cello, and musical OTH- often takes them to communities where The past history of the wind band must PIANO PRACTICING ANNOYING died suddenly March 17, in Hollywood, Cali- Easily At- for flutes ’cello. ERS? Mayo’s Muting Device piano, and others two and are hired not tie ignored. The only way to a new More than 800 young men are studying for the Bob Jones University offers instruction in they alone, with the bands they fornia, at the age of fifty-six. Beginning his tached or Detached by Anyone without harm- It is gratifying to be able to state that score writing ing mechanism. State upright, grand or ministry. Hundreds are preparing for mis- to build or maintain, are the sole pur- and more distinguished musical history career as a violinist, he took up the music, speech, and art without additional cost for full instructions. a goodly percentage of the flute music of and directing in the early days of motion pic- spinet. Send $5.00 mute, sion field and other types of full-time Chris- above the regular academic tuition. veyors of live music in that area. We must lies exclusively in the hands of those who Money back guarantee. Richard Mayo, Piano tures. He scored the first talking picture, tian service. But in whatever business or pro- the seventeenth-eighteenth centuries men- those who will one day Technician, Dept. 003, 1120 Latona Street, send them to their i>osts with the full now conduct and Warner’s “The Jazz Singer,” in which A1 Jol- tioned here is now available on our music Phila. 47, Pa. fession Bob Jones University graduates are awareness of their responsibilities to the direct the musical destinies of the college son starred. found, they are witnesses for Jesus Christ. publishers’ shelves, with more of this old conductors are COMPOSERS, SONGWRITERS, MAKE art of music, not with the erroneous band. When college hand MONEY by promoting your music. We sup- music on the way. It is a good sign. We (though shockingly prevalent) belief that musicians equal to their responsibilities, ply low cost copies for your music manu- have all this fine music let's play it, scripts, songs. Musicopy Service, Box 181, AN ATTRACTIVE AND ; they safe from and when their bands are accordingly have to make the world Cincinnati 1, Ohio. but let’s study it first the psyche of the, the orchestra. equal to their tasks, THEORY, HARMONY, lessons private or EXTREMELY HIGH world’s best composers may yet provide correspondence. George C. Webb, 14 Morn- ACADEMIC STANDARDS HAPPY STUDENT BODY A of Conductor ingside Avenue, New York 26, N. Y. New Type the band with the literature it has never Competitions In setting forth these statements a new had. but which can only be secured FOR SALE: Harp, Bass Viol, Violin. Write With a scholarly, well-trained Christian fac- More than 2,500 young people Nels Remlin, Red Wing, Minn. from 46 states, type of conductor is envisaged. He must through the musical transformation ulty, Bob Jones University offers a wide va- the District of Columbia, and a score of young conductors is to be foreign be a conductor with fanatical devotion which this educational sphere of the A CONTEST for WANTED: Concert. Zither, good quality and riety of courses. countries. The Band as a Medium conducted by Eugene Ormandy and The Phila- very good tone. F. V. Farnick, 1510—1 Ave. to his art, for band’s influence alone can achieve. with unlimited capacities delphia Orchestra. The contest will be held on North, Great Falls, Montana. work, for study, and with the all too September 29, 1948, and the winner will be SUPERIOR MULTICOPY SERVICE for your of Musical Expression all rehearsals of the absent critical faculty that is fallaciously permitted to attend music. Beautiful recopying included. Write: Orchestra and from time to time be assigned E. Saffran, 512 Urban Ave., Glenolden, granted only to the Toscaninis and Kous- Herman ( Continued from Page 295) duties as assistant and aid to the conductor Pa. sevitzkys. The question might be raised in the regular rehearsals. Also, the winner Your Compositions, Quickly of as to when a average Ameri- will be presented to the public in a pair of EXTRA COPIES application of the arts of design, man in the —Economically. Willard Photocopy Service, the regular concerts during the 1948-1949 sea- architecture, drama, of the can college can find time to be a Tos- The Teachers Willard, Ohio. poetry, and son, at which time he will conduct part of the Be- canini. by sciences of acoustics and psychology. He must grow into that state program. The closing date for filing applica- HIGHSCHOOL TEACHER sells RARE all information may be E. hearsals offer opportunities for the study perpetual industry, by intelligent study, tions is June 1, and PHONOGRAPH RECORDS. Lists. Round Table McDonald, Manager, The Hirschmann, 100 Duncan, Jersey City, New on&r per- and by prob- secured from Harl of the and persistent immersion in the history of musical art Orchestra Association, 1910 Jersey. lems Philadelphia formance such as are not to be found and beauties of all the arts. Arturo Building, Philadelphia Continued from Page 286) Gijard Trust Company PIANO ARRANGEMENTS of your song by be Toscanini the ( in any lecture ball. Rehearsals should didn’t just happen : be is 2, Pennsylvania. song-writer arranger whose songs and piano result arrangements of same have been published UNIVERSITY the laboratory in student’s lec- of a lifetime of work, without which a an deistunden, by leading ASCAP publishers—coast to coast. tures and which his genius for leadership in gen- by Mercy, and Heller’s IF and exercises in the theory THE ERNEST BEOCH AWARD of the Satisfaction guaranteed ! Do not send song eral granted are in the orig- I mail sample copies. Send structure of music are confirmed in the and the conducting of music in which I take for United Temple Chorus, is conducting its Fifth poems. do not Soli- material today to Ralph Bolton, 21 Irving St., music. particular, achieved inal French, the “Promenades d’un Annual Competition for the best new work GREENVILLE living performances of the art of might scarcely have Cambridge 38, Mass. on text taken a Solitary Wanderings. for Women’s Chorus based a We must awaken in the minds, hearts, modicum of his present greatness. taire,” by Testament. The in from, or related to the Old WHEN JOY PLAYS THE FIDDLE (Fitted And our for the real humdinger, which and ears of our players a curiosity about new band conductor, who is to Now award is for one hundred and fifty dollars with Patmor Tonepost) Trouble just can’t but SOUTH number, ! CAROLINA Liszt Fischer, Inc. The keep from dancing (Tonepost) achieve the Carl PATMOR music. We must strive to make ourselves the purposes of the 'educational my mind is not and publication by all details may FIDDLERY, Zion, Illinois. . what and . 15 ; sphere Jour by Lichner : My closing date is October and our players cognizant of its beauty, of the hand’s influence, will not Le Lion du much is to he gained by from United Temple Chorus, The a study of their a French orchestra. The find no fear, however, for he be secured FIFTY DOLLARS BUYS my two-hundred- Telemann Suite of its We must much help in his search for the con- a title ! Harbor Hewlett, Flute handling of necessity in our lives. Ernest Bloch Award, Box 726, Long dollar collection violin sheet music and al- Music of the Seven- this challenging problem of has recently been ductor’s reach out with his recorded by William bring aware- knowledge graduate will neither roar nor New York. bums. All grades. Ralph Megginson, Soo, editing “old” music. all our forces to bear on the in average Island, Kincaid with is simply the Canada. The Philadelphia Orchestra college, courses. They will hut daws. The Lion of the Day Ontario, teenth The larger forms ness that the years they spend in help, to be sure, and Eighteenth include Suites for Among Concertos •>° who is being for flute and orches- prepara- degree in of the Hour, the man a left-hand violin will for flute playing music as a hobby, or in music education or outside Man offered by Robert WANTED — swap and string orchestra, as follows : PRIZE of $1,000.00 is tra are two by Mozart; it has is much used in London, A trombone with case in good condition. Write also there is a tion for or player, thus far produced conductor for “lionized.” This Centuries J. S. Bach Suite in B minor a career as a teacher the Merrill for the best new one-act opera in Violin, Box 397, Kane, Pa. — double concerto for flute of whom “social lion,” or in the and harp, by are formative this article Perhaps, it is where one can be a Telemann—Suite in A minor Mozart. the most valuable and begs. mu- English in which the baritone wins the ( Continued Boccherini, Hasse, ecause successful MUSICIANS NOTICE—-Students, Profession- from Page 294) Gretry, Vi- their musical when, for in- we conductors are expecting some case of a sensationally The Bach Suite may be heard in two lives. That girl. The only rules governing the contest als, all instruments. Learn how to memorize, valdi, and Haydn also wrote university of the season.” Al- corder sonatas” almost flute con- stance, they the Prelude and, or music school to educate us, sician, the “lion improve technique. Modern, proven method. always can be recordings: a recent one by Georges certos Of the have played par- are that the heroine must be won by the six Brandenburg in '' len we not familiar with this Send $1.00 for Practical Music Memorizing by counted on for a very scholarly and Laurent With Concertos Love Death from “Tristan and Isolde ignore, each day of our lives, though I am villain. the Boston Symphony, and nv j. S. Bach, calls for baritone, who must not he a It. Townsend. Money-back guarantee. Arte most are conceived for original e greatest number, I assume that it authentic edition of these old works, a the band a half below its opportunities in centuries to ticular Publishing Co., 425 Maple Way, Pasadena 4, and an old recording by Marcel Moyse with few solo tone self- Entries should be mailed to Mr. Merrill instruments e llc- elegance, bravura, Calif. set ofl: against a key, provided, o ate ourselves obtainable a great deal of they have lost nothing, with easily at 48 West 48th Street, New York City. or already and gusto 328 procured (but thoroughly assurance, "MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE” THE ETUDE EXALTS LIFE” 329 May, 1948 "MUSIC STUDY — ,

opportunity, simply through reading, xor rne organ involved is as like Bach’s of the then the build-up familiar with more musical own instrument as it Swell No. 6, to become is possible for us followed by Gen- Integrating Music would have the time to build Choir great manual pistons, Study literature than one today; but my favorite organ A Plan for a Modest the No. the crescendo pedal, and one becomes aware of the styles, records are those of the Concert Flute Clarinet eral 1, ( Continued from Page 300) to study ; Daquin Noels soft MAIER set for a of the various com- GUY No. 3 General, idiosyncrasies, played by E. Three-Manual Organ Nazard sfortsando. the Power Biggs in Victor al- combination, with playing of chamber (shall I say, “juicy”) Finally, the bum M-G1G. There is a kind of there. But sers. innocence WORKSHOP COURSES (Continued, from Page 324) be played on the apprenticeship wherever finest pleasures to SUMMER Pedal Great to Pedal off, may he is one of the be and other-worldliness in this music, he will be enormously music to- on the Great, with the plays, benefited by among my greatest joys gether Bourdon 1G’ Bourdon 8' Swell, but is best found. I count with an unusual degree of or- Great Gemshem through. a period of playing in the orchestral Choir and Great coming recollections of my early days at ganistic color; these qualities, combined VIRGINIA INTERMONT COLLEGE ranks. I served there myself the Couplers in my previous article, for years family of six, and each with Choir As pointed out home. We were a the utterly perfect performance by 2-13 look upon it as a rich and Bristol. (Altitude. 2000 Ft.) August made to be changed. The and fruitful to play the piano and a Mr. Biggs Va. pistons are one was taught and the almost magic fidelity Concert Flute Tremolo Swell to Great 8' and background. Indeed, I still take more they are changed, the better pleasure instrument besides. On Sunday of the recording, give stringed them singular ap- $40.00 Niazard Choir to Great S’ in occasionally going back and Pianists Two weeks, $60.00; one week, longer they work. There are so many playing sat down to family parties peal for me. Tuition: Teachers and Advanced afternoons, we One whose taste runs more week. $10.00 Swell to Pedal S' the men. When Toscanini Pianists (up to Two weeks, $15.00; one Pedal Bourdon 1C' combinations possible on this with conducted ties strongly Junior 17) marvelous chamber music, and home and a to the modern organ in the mod- one week, $30.00 to $35.00 Paris, I had long left the of Rooms and Meals and Intermont College ..Two weeks, $55.00 to $65.00; organ that everything suggested in the in ranks and developed at the same ern manner Couplers Swell to Pedal 8' One will note that the manual pistons love of music were would perhaps prefer certain had been conducting myself : but foregoing is simply a place from which I kindliness records Materials, "Miniature Masterpiece" lessons, Junior Pianists' Reper- are .set for a build-up. When necessary, time in a spirit of warm, close by Virgil Fox of shorter works INTERMONT FEATURES: as a special favor, to Projects in Piano Teaching, Margaret Dee . . . Technical Principles, begged, be . . General $-6 suitable to start. For example, note the effects allowed duplicated for me. of toire,— Mr. Maier . Practical the pedal pistons can be used as can never be Be- Bach; I will still take Biggs and in Sight Reading, Group Training, Normal Methods, etc. . Teaching Trends mixtures to go back to my old place and play under that May Etts . . Modern It that can be had by using the Artist Recitals, lectures and lessons by associate teachers,—Mrs. Dee, bass for the Great and Swell pistons. our family was a large one, we were Daquin. by various experts . . . Swell cause Roland Dittl, Richard Johnson, quick changes the that eminent director. Miss Etts, Mrs. Montague Holland, Miss Berenice B. Bentley, will he further noted that the general set-up on generals for ; way through trios, able to read our David Milliken. Gedeckt Gamba Celeste solo the clarion “At any and all times in one’s career pistons are set to have two types of full use of the trumpet as a ; quintets, sextets, concertos for Flute Celeste Piute 4' quartets, A Significant the Swell as a solo with clear accom- the playing of chamber music i.s of great- Recording ensemble^ : No. 1, to which may be added on three pianos looking back, now, Gamba Vox Humana value. Here again one develops two and on the choir; and so forth, ad est prac- Intermont courses will be limited to 200 teachers and pianists the paniments . . . The crescendo pedal, and then the sfor- everything ! And how IMPORTANT NOTICE it seems we played Coming to the ’cello, . . Secretary, Guy Maier tice both in playing and in music one I can have but one (adult) and 50 Junior pianists. Immediate registration is urged. . Address Great Hohlflote zando; No. to which be added infinitum. . ; has 2, may pleasure we had, and how much we Bristol, Virginia. much possible choice, and that is Feuermann’s Courses, Virginia Intermont College, realizing that we were learned without recording with Stokowski and The Phila- believe that a father who gives learning ! I delphia Orchestra of Ernest Bloch’s pas- opportunities to his children pro- SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA such sionate musical oration, Sclielomo, Vic- witli the best kind of riches. vides them tor album DM-G98. Of all concerted music, Tuition; Piano Teachers Workshop Course, Intensive Week, July 12-16 $35.00 each stage of progress, the student “At for ’cello I prefer the Dvor&k concerto, Advanced Pianists Repertoire Course (Players or auditors) July 7-27 35.00 realize 50.00 serves himself best by learning to but existing records are not Satisfying All-inclusive fee Pianists (players or auditors) for pupils of adult members that music is an integral whole and must "Junior" and "Young Peoples" to me on the grounds of either recording 5 - 00 of course be approached in that way. Then the in- or performance; in some cases, both. Private lessons with Mr. Maier (June 21-July 24) per hour 20.00 studies, strument he plays, t lie lessons he Schclomo is not strictly a concerto, yet FEATURES — Materials, Technic, Junior Laboratory classes, Advanced Reper- the scores he reads, and the works he of solo instru- SANTA MONICA it exploits the resources the lectures Practical Projects in Piano Teaching, Margaret toire classes, Mr. Maier . . . Five on will all find their rightful place associate teachers, Mrs. Dee, Miss Elizabeth Copeland, Miss masters ment as few concertos have done. It is Dee . s . Private and Group lessons by Evelyn Paddock Smith and Mrs. Marguerite St. John Williams . . • Artist in the larger pattern of music.” a fiercely eloquent poem that releases Beulah Liggett, Mrs. Recitals. the repressed anguish and resentment and determination of an ancient race,

practice facilities are available. . . . Registration for with almost frightening intensity of con- Rooms in hotels and private homes, and ample Maier should be made at once. viction. Feuermann felt this music very courses and reservations for private lessons with Mr. deeply, and poured into it the last full Address, Secretary, Guy Maier Courses, 503 Alta Ave., Santa Monica, California My Twenty Favorite measure of his incomparable art. This is University Extension Conservatory my favorite. I must include here an extraordinary Records and Why record familiar to very few music lovers 1903 - THE - 1948 WORLD'S LARGEST HOME STUDY CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC in this country and one which is of spe- in Colorado interest to me, not only for the music summer MEMBER ( Continued from Page 285) cial OF and scholastic advance- engraved upon it but because it was part c° Extension recent, the compares very fa- of the first major recording for which I ment at Courses by noted teachers, leading No entrance requirements except for Degree recording vorably with present-day wTork. was responsible. Furthermore, it was ac- to Diplomas, and Degree of Bachelor of Music. Courses. Credits difficulties at a earned by using your spare As for violin concertos, it happens that complished under great people had faith Colorado College time for advancement. I was intimately concerned with the mak- time when relatively few You can prepare yourself for a better position this Springs ing of both of the best modern ones of in the future of recorded music, yet Colorado the initial impetus to by studying at the Beethoven concerto the first by record, finally, gave June 21 to August 14, 1948 your convenience by the Ex- Catalog and illustrated lessons sent without — Heifetz with the NBC Orchestra under the revival of records. The record I refer famous artist-teachers for tension Method. obligation Sehonberg, . . , Internationally to you. Check Toscanini, with the to is the “Gurre-Lieder” of coupon below. the second by Szigeti composition, chorus, piano, violin, viola, violin- cantata first given in this theoretical and practical music New York Philharmonic-Symphony under the gigantic cello, voice • • . undergraduate students. Student Residence at Philadelphia under the direc- courses for graduate and Bruno Walter’s direction. Here is an ex- country Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Composition, Radio, Speech, an outsize High School Academic A DISTINGUISHED FACULTY OF ARTIST TEACHERS — HIGHEST tremely difficult the basis of tion of Mr. Stokowski. This is ROY HARRIS HANYA HOLM Painting, Ceramics. and Music STANDARDS choice. On Vocational and OF MUSIC INSTRUCTION in Composer Contemporary School credits. Psychological Guidance. any standard—in conception, Supervised recreation. Personality development. purely recording technique I should defi- piece by in Residence Dance WHAT PROGRESS ARE YOU MAKING? EQUIP YOURSELF FOR A BETTER POSITION people required Excellent cuisine. Write for booklet Dept. 22 This is Your nitely choose favorite the Szigeti- length, in the number of Opportunity—Mail the Coupon Today! as my Scholarships Available A proof of quality is and in its musical impact. MRS. WILLIAM HENNE important for one inter- Walter performance. It has the benefit of to perform it, Schedule of Your musical knowledge your position and in- Complete 3001 Pacific Avenue — ested in further musical select as my favorite the Song training. Our courses offer Ur I V RSITY EXTENSION Columbia’s most advanced recording tech- From it I Academic Subjects come today—are the result of the training you I 0 f CONSERVATORY, Dept. A-619 the the 28 East Wood-Dove which occurs near Music Festival you same high quality of preparation which Jackson Blvd.. Chicago, Illinois nique and was made in the acoustically of the Seven Week have given your natural ability. Additional train- done both in the orig- on the Fine Arts has developed and trained many successful Please send agreeable of Carnegie Hall. end. and which was Conference musi- me catalog, sample lessons and full information surroundings ing will open fields, records (Victor up new new opportunities, regarding course I The performance and on cians and teachers in the past. have marked with an X below. Heifetz recording is a little older and inal Schools—Colleges greater income and higher standing Bose Bampton. Further inter- Colorado College School of in the musi- Piano, Teacher's Normal Course was made in NBC’s Studio S-H, which is, M-127) by NATIONAL HOME STUDY Voice in the fact that cal world. COUNCIL or was lack- est attaches to this record Language$ Piano, Student's Course at that time, almost totally SCHOOL The Council is an Association of which are Choral Conducting Bampton’s debut, and that Deutsches Haus we a ing in resonance. the basis of per- it was Miss Casa de Espana OF Public School Mus. On Maison Francaise CONVERSE COLLEGE MUSIC It —Beginner's are not This valuable training, member. includes the outstanding correspond- Clarinet formance, then a contralto. We through our Extension you have your choice between she was Edwin Gerschefski, Dean, Spartanburg, S. Public contralto, C. ence schools in the United States with n School Mus.—Supervisor's her again as a Courses, may be taken at home with no interfer- headquar- Dance Band Arranging the rigid and meticulous perfection of likely to hear For further information, address: 0 Department of Music ters at Washington, D. C. Advanced Composition happens to be the only adequate ence with your Members are admitted Heifetz and Toscanini, and the technical- and this KNOX Galesburg, Illinois regular work just by devoting to 0 Violin either of DIRECTOR of SUMMER SESSION only after rigid Ear ly her voice made in Thomas W. Williams, Chairman examination of the training courses Training & Sight Singing less perfect but scholarly and freer per- recording of Catalogue self-study the many minutes each day that ordi- Guitar College, Colorado Springs, Colorado COLLEGE sent upon request. 0 personalities. Musically the Colorado offered. History and Analysis formance of Szigeti and Walter. My fa- her musical narily go to waste. The progressive musician, as of Music Mandolin moving, and charged CONSERVATORY 0 vorite is album record is extremely IVIUSIC We are the only school giving Harmony the latter, Columbia OF busy as he may be, realizes the value of such instruction in Saxophone unlovely atmosphere L. E. Miller. Pres. 0 M-177. with a grim but not Make THE ETUDE Your Marketing Place SHENANDOAH study and finds music by the Home-Study Method, which Cornet—Trumpet pacing of Courses leading to the B. Mus., and B. Mus. the time for it. Well paid positions includes Double Counterpoint that suggest the Advertisers Open the Door to Real 0 When with rhythms Etude Ed. degrees. Member NASAL. In tlie heart in its curriculum all the courses we think of the pipe organ we gripping in- are available to those who are ready for them. necessary to ob- Professional Cornet— a climax of Opportunities of the Shenandoah Valley, Dayton, Virginia. Trumpet 0 Banjo are quick are death, and with tain the Degree of Bachelor of Music. to think of Bach. There Name many fascinating organ tensity. Age records of Bach’s favorites YOU can do it too! It's up to YOU! mentioning my A Diploma Is Your Key to Success! Street No music, but for various reasons I must Perhaps in play to my various choose here I have given 5ist Year BROOKLYN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC City as my favorite organ recording to 1 * is a fault common State some very different music. The much ad- prejudices. That Chartered by Board of Regents of New York State have tried, how- I afraid. I U * eacEinc mired Bach Schweitzer musicians, am • Courses University J now? jf so have records of Albert to Certificate Diploma Extension Conservatory , how many pupils and m being so vnn^° I objective respect for their scholarship those by ever, to be Yon hold a Teacher's Certificate? ; really choice. Approved for Veterans 28 EAST JACKSON ^ E. choose what is BLVD. (DEPT. A-619 ) CHICAGO 15, ave you Power Bigg at help others ILL. studied Harmony? s on the Baroque organ me too Director 58 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Would you like to earn will not disagree with Frederick E. Bergbrede, — the Degree Harvard University are interesting for I hope you of Bachelor of Music?. their pure style and general authenticity, violently. 330 "MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE” 331 EXALTS LIFE’’ «MUSIC STUDY THE ETUDE 1948 ?!

the prise for him. It is Anchors Aweigh. May sides the bands on the ships there is Band I, Miss Brown?” Junior Etude Contest big, splendid United States Navy Daisy. That’s a fine Washington. This band consists of “Certainly, idea. in three at- you I’ll get a good arrangement of it for Etude will award enter on upper left corner of your ninety excellent players and it makes you. Tttnior T ' e It must be played with rhythm, and each month for the neatest paper, and put your address on upper regular concert tours, as well as furnish- you Erizes are very good at that, as I have told you tra or essays and for answers right corner of your paper. ing the music for the official affairs of f^ stories before. But now, we had better start to- iin is open to all boys and Write on one side of paper only. Do State.” Mes Contest Now in its day’s lesson. How is the Sonatina com- years of age. not use typewriters and do not have any- “I’ve heard the real Navy Band on the Sunder eighteen ing along?” asked Miss Brown, glancing to eighteen years of one copy your work for you. radio, Miss Brown, and is it wonderful \ fifteen Class O, said something at her wrist watch, for she did not want twelve to fifteen; Essay must contain not over one hun- own building And a moment ago you J Class’ B, p take too much time talking. s. dred and fifty words and must re- about the old ship, ‘The Constitution.’ to m,. twelve yGfl.i be Daisy seemed full of eagerness and winners will appear on received at the Junior Etude Office, 1712 in the cultural heart My Dad has a picture of this in his study. unes of prize of ]SameSx rvf Tin." I’tITIK I’d never played her Sonatina so well before. future issue of The Etude. Chestnut Street, Philadelphia (1), Pa., by And I’ll tell you what I’d like to do. 111 a Chicago, with greatly ex- this page remarked about it! contributors will re- the 22nd of May. Results in August. like to learn his favorite piece as a sur- Miss Brown next best No TJ panded studio facilities mention. essay contest this month. Puzzle appears ceive honorable . . age and class in which below. especially designed for Put your name, music teaching. Prize Winners in February ELIZABETH A.GEST Double Puzzle Organ, Cello, Wind Certificate, Diploma, Degree courses in Piano, Voice, Violin, Quiz No. 49 Church Music Contest by J. B. Tweter Courses Instruments, Public School Music, Conducting, Theory, Composition. Class A, Sally perfect is one hundred) Lieurance (Age 15), Ne- (Keep score; the names of the three objects opens June 21. Ship's Write braska. for veterans under G.I. Bill of Rights. Summer Session Band upper, or plus, row; appearing on the Class R, June Conte, (Age 14), Con- 1014 1. Who wrote the opera “Hansel and 6. How many half-steps in an aug- with the two objects Wildman, Musical Director, then do the same For free catalog, write Arthur by Elsie Yale mented fourth? (Five points) necticut. Duncan Gretel?” (Counts ten points) lower, or minus, row. (Hint : the on the Class C, Jean Peters, (Age 11), Texas. South Michigan Avenue, Chicago 5, Illinois. 2. What is the lowest string on the 7. Give a term meaning ‘‘without any remain unchanged; just letters R F D ( Five points viola? (Ten points) retard.” ) them down.) do you think did yester- they prisoners, write “ \V/HAT we became American as the cantahile? 8. How may one half note, one eighth 3. What is meant by (Five out, or cancel every letter that day, Miss Brown?” Daisy, ship that captured them was an American Cross Church Music W asked points) note, one quarter note and two six- MUSIC SCHOOL frigate as she placed her music on the at called ‘The United States’ ; and piano 4. What are the letter names of the teenth notes be expressed by one (Prize Winner in Class A) her teacher’s house. when they were put aboard this ship, the tones in the supertonic triad in E note? (Five points) When singing hymns, do we realize what SHERWOOD “Can’t imagine,” answered Miss Brown. first thing they had to do was to learn first thought lies in their creation, or the power of Music major? (Twenty points) 9. What was Verdi’s name? (Ten Institutional Member of National Association of Schools “Well, you know my Uncle Larry is to play Yankee Doodle. This, of course, of their meaning? Do we know what we are 5. What was the name of Bach’s wife points) an officer on a battleship and yesterday they promptly did, and this might he singing? for whom he wrote a book of small 10. Is Lily Pons a violinist, a Singer, or Our church has established a school of he took my Mummy and the called the beginning of music in the me down to pieces? (Twenty-five points) pianist? (Five points) “Christian Culture,” consisting of six evening harbor American Navy, though that it and on board the ship. And, oh, at time classes, and we set about to determine what Has Your Child BINKLEY recognized officially.” get from singing just one simple FLORENCE FENDER we saw so many interesting things, and was not (Answers on next page) we could the advantage of piano study with ninety and Nine, and COMPOSER-TEACHER we heard the ship’s band play !” “Well, I’m awfully glad they started hymn. We chose The a member of the after four weeks’ study we presented our de- Ma/er “Wonderful!” exclaimed Miss Brown. ships’ bands anyway, whenever it was,” Associate Teacher of Guy velopment. NATIONAL GUILD announces “As a matter of fact, they have some very remarked Daisy. Our recital started with the theme worked reading of of PIANO TEACHERS fine music in the Navy. I have a cousin “So am I,” added Miss Brown. “And out on tlie piano, followed by the SUMMER REFRESHER CLASSES verse. The second verse Inc. who is a officer too, tlie words of the first naval and he is in- though the bands were not officially rec- student suitable for Busy Piano Teachers Collecting Instruments w as sung by a soprano, the third verse by two A goal of achievement for every terested in music and told me lots about ognized for some time, the story continues to his age and advancement. June 7-11 th. tenors, and die fourth verse by a quartette. Monroe, La. — appears in both the upper and lower rows. (NOT A CONTEST) Hewitt-Dew Music Co., Mgr. ships’ bands.” that it was on the old ‘Brandywine’ in verse was sung by the entire ensemble J. Paul Hewitt, John Sebastian Bach was not only a four clavicins (types of clavichords), two In Tlie fifth Teachers Are Members The remaining letters, to be written sing Hear Our The Better S. C.—June 14-16th. “Tell me something about them, please, 1825, and on the ‘Constitution’ in 1826 triumphantly, diminishing to Columbia, great musician himself, but he had a lute-harpsichords, one spinet, two violins, Chapters in every large music center Main St., Mgr. the ladder box, will give the name of a Lord, which faded into a tenor’s Eula. A. Lindors, 4104 N. Miss Brown, before we start my lesson.” that the Navy really established a rating Prayer. Oh FOR INFORMATION WRITE musical family, and he had to have many three violas, two violoncellos, one bass Lord’s Prayer. It all or composer who was horn in 1714. Singing of Matotte's The For detailed circular address above, “Ail right. Let’s see—where shall I be- for musicians, establishing pay of ten audience. instruments for his family to "play, or to viol, one viol de gamba, one lute, and one produced a tremendous effect on our IRL ALLISON, M. A. Binkley Closses gin? Who is the composer? Florence Fender Music in the Navy seems to have dollars a month. Even then, the bands Sally Lieurance (Age 15), FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT Okla. play on himself. In “The Little Chronicle” piccolo. Yet the instrument on which he 1120 N.W. 40th St.. Oklahoma City, Nebraska. TEXAS were informal, and it was not until 1838, of Magdelena Bach, by Esther Meynell, excelled was the pipe organ, becoming Box 1113 AUSTIN, just one hundred that and ten years ago we read that he possessed one clavier, one of the finest organists of his time. these bands finally received official recog- Answers to Quiz REE J 1^- nition. Some of those early bands in- MARGARET for Piano Teachers. j 1, Engelbert Humperdinck ; 2, O below DUNNING COURSE 6 day Refresher Course cluded very good musicians among their THE ^ middle-C; F-sharp, Study June 28 through July 3 3, in singing style; 4, Improved Music members for instance, of presentations of teaching ; Theodore Thom- "Time soving Anchors Aweigh A,C-sharp; for Gladys Glenn. B.Mus., Mus.D., Dean 5, Anna Magdelena, whom M all grades." as, the great orchestral .conductor, en- Good Workmen of Education Faculty materials in he wrote the book of small pieces usually information and class dates address "Up-to-the-minute teaching plans." listed as a Navy musician in 1849.” For gone back a great Demonstrations — Artists' Concerts many years, and in called “The Anna Magdelena Note Book” ; Student of having By E. A. G. • Executive Headquarters Colonial “Think Navy bands over a Apply—MARWOOD STUDIOS days the old sailing vessels had it contains many of the Minuets, Ga- Wis. hundred years ago, and we think all our 1710 Tyler St. Amarillo, Texas 781 N. Marshall St., Milwaukee, some sailors all replies to letters IN CARE OF on board who sang what we vottes, and Marches you have learned. 6, Send customs are so modern, don’t we, Miss Did you ever wateli a man paint a house the big roots before he can go ahead JUNIOR ETUDE call sea chanties—songs to help them Six; THE Brown?” He must first scrape or burn off the old and make a smooth, finished seed bed. 7, sntza ritardando, or tenta raU Etude : with their work. Then there is a story lentando Dear Junior , ADA BRANT rough ; 8, one whole note ; 9, Giuseppe ; “We’re very apt to, Daisy, but during places before he can go ahead and Did you ever watch a man paper a wall? violin, and theory. I have BALDWIN-WALLACE I study piano, that about 1S02 in Messina, Italy, a small 10, an- a finished fill soprano singer in the Metropolitan our school orchestra Teacher Dr. Guy Maier those years our ships’ bands have been make smooth, coat of paint. lie must first pull out the nails and played first violin in OF MUSIC Associate group of musicians was invited to play just passed CONSERVATORY Opera Company. play senior ’cello. I have 5 Days Practical Piano Pedagogy, getting better and better, and holding Did you ever watch a man prepare a hit up the little cracks before he can go and now BEREA, OHIO (suburb of Cleveland) nounces aboard ship, and the sailors were enjoy- examination. I get ihc Material, senior theory College. July 12-16, 1948. Repertoire, ever a more important place in the Navy. ahead and smooth, finished mv a first class Liberal Arts ing the music of ground for a flower bed? He must make a but live too far away to enter Affiliated with so much they forgot to tell Ft cue regularly year courses leading to degrees. Faculty Musicales, Teachers Forum. like to bear Four and Are “And then of course you know that be- first throw out the stones pull papering job. contests. I would Send for catalogue or infoijna- the musicians the ship and up the monthly of Artist Teachers. was getting under Readers. ADA BRANT PIANO STUDIOS Did you ever watch build a road ? Junior Etude tion to: „ . way, so a man from other Berea. Ohio Aurora, III. off to sea went the musicians your friend, HAROLD W. BALTZ, Dean, 544 Downer Place He must first dig up the rough surface From with the ship.” Betty Rothwell (Age 15) and put in a stone foundation before he Zealand “How exciting!” Daisy exclaimed. New can go ahead and make a smooth, fin- “Yes, wasn’t it ! Then there is another ished driving surface. ROOSEVELT COLLEGE story that about 1812 eight French-Italian bottom of my heart Did you ever pipe? l“ttaTk°yoffrom the musicians decided watch a man mend a tor winning the of Music to become sailors too, tin* lovelv nrize sent me School so they signed He has to cut out the broken place be- mother and father like it aboard a French ship. On conic.contest.i MyJ I7,7.ie, 7 /le some time. I hoard, they fore he can go ahead and make a borrow it Summer Term — 1948 formed a sort of band and ° and added to the smooth, n, have my nlme their music was thoroughly enjoyed by water-tight connection. June 16 to August 13 Did you ever shoe? * all. That trip ended in watch a man mend a excitement, too, of study in theory and applied music He has to cut out worn place before Full program because it happened that the ship was the From your friend, he can go ahead and put on a smooth, Freddie Macon Turner <^8)^ captured by the Portuguese and taken to MASTER CLASSES Lisbon. The story unnoticeable patch. does not tell whether or of piano, voice Did you ever ivatch a tire? for teachers and advanced students not all the members of the crew were set a man mend <*»«* Honorable Mention for free, He must cut out the broken place before and accompanying but these eight musical crew mem- Marguerite Rodgers, wai tvs : Tbe^Therese bers he can go ahead and vulcanize and Snyder, Mary received their liberty, and, strange -one Levine, Kettergn 12 to July 28 Junior Goodman, , . July to say, in spite make a smooth, reliable tire. Keyboard Club, Sou Margaret of their misadventure, regory, A Eu(lora Did you ever hear a musician practice ei.ee May CwncH. George DUMESNIL—Piano they decided to stick together and try Portland, Maine n Rena Conway, MAURICE sea a piece? He must work hard on the arker, Klma Constance Bradway, BAUER— Voice going once again. This time they Leonore RMney! JOSEPH difficult be- Oowns, Audrey Morell, N; enson, g „ Levinstone, A ccompanying signed on a British warship, called ‘The measures and rough places si]''*™ Barry FREDERICK SCHAUWECKER— eri Page, Louise Leeman, N ,,a Linn, Gerald Mc- fore he can go ahead and give a smooth, Heel Li Bulletin Macedonian,’ but, just as before, their n Downs I Write for UNITED STATES NAVY BAND , Joan Bishop, Cynthia artistic performance. Lois p Wn ILLINOIS ship was captured. However, time ’ ‘"tliea Rogers, Fulton, AVENUE, CHICAGO 5, this Washington, D C. ginii r° Carol 430 SOUTH MICHIGAN 1 Sydney Wlmt kind you? ' * of musical workman are Sewell Mary Ann Currie, Anne ] Corine^Freeman, v,"”.ia ™ara C£u Frank,' ! I’hilbrook, Constance R Sober/n t 332 Bunnewell, Martin Malia. THE ETUDE 333 1948 — ; — — —

MOODS AT THE ORGAN, SOUSA’S TIIE MORE ONCE UPON-A-TIME STORIES LIGHTER FAMOUS MARCHES Adapted COVER FOR THIS MONTH—Carl Registration—An addi- for OF THE GREAT MASTERS, with Hammond School Bands—Until the present time MArla von Weber was born in Fait in, Old- For Young cloth-bound to the series of albums copyright restrictions enburg, Germany, and the generally Pianists, by Grace Elizabeth tion have prevented the ac- Robinson includes The Organ Player, assembling cepted Musical Arrangements by Louise which of such a book as this. How- date of his birth is December 18, E. Stairs The Chapel Or- Organ Repertoire, ever, it is possible now 1780. His first cousin, Const anze Weber, —This successor to the highly successful to include in this EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC Organ Vistas, etc., this new" pub- notable collection was the wife of Mozart. Weber’s father Once-upon-a-.Time Stories of the Great ganist, twelve of John Philip contains music of easy and me- Sousa’s most was 52 when he was born, and his father, Music Masters follows the plan of lication remarkable marches in ar- that and does not duplicate any of after PUBLISHER'S MOTES book with delightful dium grade rangements by a bandsman well familiar a career as an Army officer, had combinations of volume of organ music. The W'ith the taken up the profession of music and was musical content and life story. The previous possibilities of the average eon- will find the A Monthly Bulletin of Interest to all Music Lovers organ student volume school band. The director of the town orchestra. Carl tent, however, will represent a later group young contents will embrace The University of Rochester for recital purposes. The regis- The Stars "Maria’s mother was suitable and Stripes Forever : Semper a singer of some abil- of composers, and the musical arrange- Hammond ity. From silch trations are for both and Fidelis; Liberty Bell; musical parents and witli — r ments will Ik? from the pen of that widely Washington Post; Howard Hanson, Director organs. El Capitan; The natural musical abilities, Carl Maria as known composer for children, Louise E standard Thunderer; King Cot- customer may order one copy at ton; High Assistant Director a lad had come along so well musically Stairs. The composers to be included Each School Cadets; Manhattan Raymond Wilson, in Advance of Publication Cash Beach that by the time he was 12 his first pub- this new book are Chaminade, the special ; The Invincible Eagle; Hands Dvorak Graduate Departments lished composition appeared. IN NATURE’S PATHS, Some Piano De- of 90 cents, postpaid. Across the Sea, and Fairest the Fair, Undergraduate and [ay, Gounod, Grieg, Liszt, Rubinstein; Saint- Price of AVhile m, 1948 This collection The thirty-seven Weber was a child his father lights for Young Players— Saens, Sibelius, Strauss, and Tsehaikow- books of instrumental pieces will prove ARK, A Story with became the director of a traveling dra- of first and second grade sky. NOAH AND THE parts will cover D-fiat Piccolo; C Pic- matic troupe, and it seemed ADVANCE OF PUBLICATION popular studio fare for young musicians. for Piano, by Ada Richter—For colo; 1st C Flute; 2nd natural that Orders for single copies may be placed Music C Flute; 1st and SUMMER SESSION in later Its content of pieces with na- book in the “story” series years despite his contribution as engaging seventh 2nd Oboes ; 1st and 2nd Bassoons E-flat now at the special Advance of Publica- this ; a composer to the founding of the ture titles will make it a really worth- Richter turns her attention to the Clarinet; Solo Ger- OFFERS tion Cash Price, 30 cents, postpaid. The Mrs. or 1st B-flat Clarinet; 2nd June 28—August 6, 1948 man Romantic School that Weber should while collection of material for studio field of best-loved Bible stories. De- B-fint Clarinet; 3rd B-flat sale is limited to the United States and rich Clarinet; E- bring forth some masterpieces in dra- recitals and home entertainment pur- piano pieces combine with a flat its possessions. scriptive Alto Clarinet; B-flat Bass Clarinet; matic works; His two greatest to portray the story. SESSION dramatic All of the books in this list are in poses. lively narrative B-flat Soprano Saxophone : 1st E-flat Alto FALL works are “Der Freisliutz” and “Kury- preparation for publication. 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If he is sincere MANUAL OF FUGUE and Composition. 1710 Tyler St. in this he will MUSIC THE STRUCTURE OF MUSIC third place, keep a loose tongue. I speak stamp his personality on STANDARD HISTORY OF By Preston Ware Orem, Mus. Dec. Detroit, Michigan July 26-31 all Edition By Percy Goetschius, Mus. Doc. 66 EAST 80 ST., NEW YORK 21, N.Y. BU 8 1050 in terms of the that he plays, and for this reason Latest Revised and Enlarged Lehman Studios tongue because it is sim- There is no maze of puzzling, contradictory rules and a lot This represents the crystallization of many important 167 his interpretations will have value." Cooke volume Elmhurst Ave., Detroit 3. Mich. pler, somehow, than a loose jaw. What By James Francis of higher mathematics in this "manual." 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.liA THE ART OF A CAPPELLA SINCING

By JOHN SMALLMAN and E. H. WILCOX

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