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2-1-1940 Volume 58, Number 02 (February 1940) James Francis Cooke

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Piano Composition BY ETHELBERT NEVIN THE PHILHARMONIC-SYMPHONY OR- "AMFPirA'S PO FT of THE PIANO' EVERYWHERE IN Bar- EZIO PINZA has to his HERE, THERE AND CHESTRA of New York, with John made a tour of credit participation in MUSICAL WORLD birolli conducting, has THE beginning on TECHNIC TALES- Much-Used Piano Solo Arrangements the opening night of fourteen eastern cities, Tuo the season in the three December twentieth, at Scranton, Penn- opera houses of sylvania. i ice Melodious leading rtZ) a t S)n Vent By Louise Robyn cf the KOUSSEVITSKY, conductor

FEBRUARY, 1940 75 in the picture> was released was to have appeared Editorial talented child-unques- Music from contract. She was a youth and but the studio had tionably very talented— no further need for her. sung several times be- But the youngster had Breakfast Club, and fore ’ famous on had been broadcast; also The Musical Debutante each occasion her voice Nation of public appearances of Our she had made a number The Keystone Hollywood, and listeners had in Los Angeles and Thirteen the ability and the a Youthful Prima Donna Triumphed at been delighted with both How Furthermore privilege of the singer. one the thrill of studying the parts at leisure, a radiant charm keystone of our nation. Strongly have remembered her. When he HE HOME is the of the studio officials which no one has in the opera or in the concert hall. Studios he hastened to place as we believe in that kind of individualism went to Universal dependent we are upon the records and the radio By contract. He believed then being a cog in a political and social How this young miss under T spares us from Island. summer in a fine home on Long that he was bringing to the home was indicated last —and still does— machine, we realize that it is in the strength of the exceptional. were anxiously waiting to hear the first per- 10" studio something individual that our national great- The guests and not in that of the the Putting her under contract was easy enough; formance of a new symphony. A thunder storm obliged I*"'" story for her was not. It took ness rests. le finding a suitable electric plant to shut down. Lights went out. Candles thought and local cuvc and time, then more more of the thought brought in, but the radio was stilled. Some jU at last, however, a thou- love were found The home is a harbor of time°That it was and turned on the could testify. went out to their automobiles sand delighted movie audiences Where we moor at the end of the day; guests loom. It was screened the startlingly lovely voice radios. Another guest had a portable radio in his age or near teen-age singer who could meet re- When it And when we set forth in the morning HEN THE DOCTOR advised a warmer sparkling-eyed ingenue gave become upon these new aided by a woman of an adorable, all indicated how dependent we have climate if James Durbin’s health were to quirements. He did so and was Our troubles have faded, away. these audiences so much pleasure that placing the home in contact with the improve, the Durbins decided to move, electrical marvels, for W they remembered the name of that with their two daughters, from , Can- the ideal home great world at large. story, awaited the youngster's next Surely never in the history of man was difficult trek without a fine ada, to southern California. It was a to In our opinion a radio set is incomplete picture with keen interest, and passed more needed nor has it ever in the past been possible to make, for the baby, Edna Mae, was but a year ; rejoice in the magnificent man- along word of the newcomer to neigh- home joys as at this moment. Cyrus reproducer for records. We old, and the southwestern United States seemed experience so many bors and friends. The picture was ner in which the public to these Canadian “Cousins” a long distance H. K. Curtis started his “,” presented in is again establishing pri- when already they had come from England for a publishing business 1936, and with its release Deanna Dur- great home in the prosperous regions of the northern vate home collections of bin skyrocketed to a place high in the with “The Ladies’ Jour- Rockies. But health was all-important; so all worth while music. A li- screen firmament. nal.” In the printed title reasons for hesitating had to be pushed aside. of records is as Even before the picture was finished brary Warmth and sunshine and less rigorous winters between the words further radio engagements began to necessary in the modern were the family’s first considerations. “ladies” and “journal” come to her. chose home as a library of Once they were settled in Los Angeles, the depicting program was a woodcut older Edith, attended school, grad- Deanna for his popular radio books. As in the case of daughter, of and countless numbers heard her a family group in one uated with honors, went on to the University of the purchase of a piano, hospitable California, and then took a master’s degree at clear lyric soprano over a coast to the typical we advise all our read- the University of Southern California. Edna Mae, coast network. “And she’s only a homes of the day. Under child!” millions of surprised listeners ers, who contemplate twelve years younger, followed up through gram- it was the word “Home.” exclaimed. “Remarkable little person, purchasing for their mar grades and into junior high school, but there Soon people began order- she rather abruptly deviated from sister’s route, isn’t she?" home a modern radio ing the magazine as “The for two very interesting reasons. The first of these The Artist Develops with a record reproducer was the possession of an exceptionally lovely Ladies’ Home Journal”, of the finer type, not to singing voice; the second the fact that, before There has been known to be such and that astute publisher secure she reached the age of thirteen, fame beckoned a thing as beginner's luck, of course, realized the universal ap- try to a cheap to her. and it was possible that Deanna’s next peal of the word “home.” machine but to get the Although the Durbins lived within a few miles motion pictures might not be so suc- The music which is best that they can afford. of Hollywood’s motion picture studios—the place cessful. She certainly could sing de- nearest and dearest to all Mechanical and electri- where Edna Mae was to gain that fame—none lightfully and she had a wealth of cal distortion is one of of them ever had entered a casting office or personality and charm. Even so. there of us is that which we studio’s the great enemies of fine passed through a gates, until they were was histrionic ability to be considered, make in our own homes. changed invited to do so. Unlike many aspiring parents and this might not bear up under all musical effects, the elim- When we make music it w, changed mightily, and music as a profes- in that region, Mr. and Mrs. Durbin, prior to that the demands to be made on it. It did calls is our music. That which From oJn ranks in America with all professions ination of this for invitation, had asked no audition or other attention measure up, however; and. in fact, it s a serious and as fine from the motion picture people; nor others make is second important calling of great value an instrument as had they developed through list of suc- The Embodiment of Youth in Music such a n our modern social planned any definite career for their younger hand. But, in order to scheme. can be purchased. cesses as might turn any but the best daughter. She was busy with her school work, teacher has long since learned to balanced head. The titles of the pic- enjoy our own, we must hear and know the The Lure Prevails em- active in dramatics, friend was school and she often who passed along to him enthusiastic word tures alone tell a Jie rec°rd ^producer to promote sensational story and need no Fifty years ago that was possible to onlj ‘Music, nevertheless, musi- sang at church socials; all of which, together of a youngster named Durbin has proven an irresistible who had sung comment. In order they "100 a were: Men and home. It lengthy expensive exesiren for I aome - l n the grade schools and high with her singing lessons, seemed activity enough beautifully at a social gathering she meant and me and cannot think of life without had at- Girl,” in which she Leopold appeared with ^usic. For a time I studied singing in Yorknd in colleges and universities, there are for a growing girl. Thus, though Edna Mae lived tended. The agent arranged to hear the girl, home to distant opera houses and concert New Stokowski; “Mad about Certain Music"; “That on laa ks in America with all other near Hollywood, hers is one of its unusual cases. confirmed his friend’s opinion, and at once Age”; at great inconvenience. The records and thi professiorynts for the study of music with the aid “Three Smart Girls Grow Up”; and “First Neither she nor her family sought the movies; rushed his find lnal Fncka in Wagner’s “Nibelunge to a company official who was Love five successful all that. Marie Antoinette brought Gluck to® arnegie Foundation made a huge grant to pictures in less than four 10gy^ instead, they sought her. likewise most favorably impressed. The studio’s years. “First Love”, her latest one. was awaited expense to produce “Iphigenie en Aulide.” jnaI institutions with these records, search for a girl to enact the \My ‘majors’ in college were English, let role of the great with particular interest The Magic Tale Begins by the audiences who the nobility of the land, as they bumped ove, poetry, and my music has been n(i records make the study of music much diva in her youth was ended at last; and little insepa> "^5? wa^c ^e- about for a teen- option time came around, the young girl sa No one on either who side of thethffamily,t as ( Continued on Page 1211 76 FEBRUARY, 1940 77 THE ETUDE —

Music and Culture and Culture Music Ageless Tunes he YEARS REST LIGHTLY on much of Trail a-Winding Some of it sounds Long Victor Herbert’s music. “Chestnuts" There’s a Long, from Never Became T as though turned out only yesterday Victor Herberts Melodies youngest tune is Why his busy musical mint. Yet the 1924) the at least sixteen years old (he died in , venerable figures. ages of the rest running into Kiss Me His beloved Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life; By name only a Again; and Italian Street Song; to ,n *n The Story of a Song That Earned few; all are woven J((e into the very tap- Three Million Dollars estry of our mu- sical existence; and Well Known American Composer the gold of their threads shows no As told the composer sign of tarnish. by were than we shall wit- All of them tracks of time for more years with that companions Include the written ness Their long-winded ease that Blue Danube; effortless Overture to “William Tell"; The characterized his Quartet from “Rigo- the Sextet from “Lucia"; the Ctliod work. His operet- the Gold; and sn letto”' Silver Threads Among tas were invariably until on, arid on and on. Do not sniff! Up fairly done on commis- to recently, the popular pose called for a superior sion, a fact that dismissal of these and other chestnuts, an in- seemed to spur the sincere pose, we might add, because the sniffers, JAY MEDIA flight of his mag- deep all “pishing” and “toshlng” aside, knew pen. (His “The ical somewhere that they loved these old tunes Only Girl,” a mu- down and enjoyed hearing comedy con- sical them. These bendable taining the endur- but unbreakable tunes ing waltz song, Zo Elliott, composer of one of the most success- undoubtedly suffer When You’re Away, t ful songs ever written, was born May 25, 1891, of from too much play- was written in exactly seven days.) old Puritan stocks in Manchester, New Hamp- Chester. He was should Melodies tumbled from him in a pro- ing; but this shire. His father was a banker and his mother Harry Whitte- fusion that staggers the pencil sucking not be distorted Into a graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music. more, a pupil of the composer who sits around waiting for a criticism She gave her son his first music lessons. His later of Philipp and a good tune to light on his shoulder. In numbers themselves. education was carried on in orthodox fashion, at Matthay, and this connection, we recall a little verse In all truth, most of St. Paul's School, Concord, Philips- Andover Acad- the accompan- he scribbled in his sketch book in 1896. these musical oldsters emy, Yale University (A. B., 1913) and a short pe- ist of de Gogor- are beyond criticism: riod at Trinity College, Cambridge, England. This za and Emma “Professoren” machen Regeln, they scorn it. Criti- was followed by several years of intensive study Eames. My par- Nachtigallen brauchen Keine! cism Is for musical at Fontainebleau, with the renowned teacher ents made sure, Copyriffht 19 infants, born yester- of Composition, Nadia Boulanger. He entered the however, that I Music 1 i Melodie ist Goetterspeise, by M. Witniark rf Sons Werft die Fugen vor die Schweine! day and at best U. S. Army ( Signal Corps) in 1917 and arrange- did get much list’d by permission (“Professors” make rules, doomed to die tomor- ments were made for him to lead the band of other training Nightingales need none! row, or to suffer a the regiment planning to go over seas. Then the besides musical, Armistice occurred. His citation in order to avoid Melody is food for Gods, fitful existence cover- reads: “Excellent Fugues are food for swine!) ing a short span of effect on morale of troops.” Before the war, Mr. the hazard of re- Elliott attended the Law School at Columbia lying entirely on years. Elliott on his favorite mount ' University for two years. The call to arms, and music. All that Whether Herbert was also the author, we do These “chestnuts” later of music was, however, too strong, and he has changed not know; but its four short lines, with due al- were once the foun- did not complete his legal studies. now, changed mightily, interested in the dramatic lowance for exaggeration, sum up to perfection dation of many of our programs. Our forefathers and music as a profes- became work of the Mr. Elliott is now engaged upon a grand opera, sion ranks in America with all fraternity. I him first in his musical philosophy. Incidentally, the opposite sharpened their musical teeth on them. Many of other professions met 1911, and we de- DEANNA DURBIN “What Price Glory." The Story his famous as a serious and important calling cided on John Gay’s page of that same notebook contains the melody, them were heritages from earlier generations, but of of great value to put ‘Beggar’s Opera.’ This of The Embodiment Youth in Music song is of very graphic and lively interest . in our modern social scheme. was a real success. in pencil and the key of C, of the title song from each succeeding period produced its own “chest- Editor’s Note. operetta, “Sweethearts,” produced in 1914. nuts.” They were played and in spacious “One morning I was in Connecticut Hall at his sung the The Lure Prevails years drawing-rooms college, reading Baron Segur’s report of Napo- Whether he had written the tune eighteen friend who passed along to him enthusiastic word of yesteryear. People knew them, ***** during all and loved “Music, nevertheless, has proven an irresistible leon’s retreat from Moscow. I went to the piano earlier, or carried about with him of a youngster named Durbin who had sunf them. is a problem But LTHOUGH MY MUSICAL MOTHER had siren for me and I cannot think of life without and immediately improvised the chorus of There’s those years this little 4x6 book, beautifully at a social gathering she had at time, ever impatient, marches on. The to solve. chestnuts” what was virtually a professional train- music. For a time I studied singing in New York a Long, Long Trail. One of my friends heard it for some determined musicologist tended. The agent arranged to hear the gir were rushed up to the attic, along A‘ ing, she did not try to persuade sion ranks in with my America with all other professions and at once said, ‘Write that down, Elliott, and onfirmed his friend’s opinion, and at on' the lovely furniture that formerly filled the Their Tribe Increases average father that music was the only profession for a the original Fricka in Wagner’s “Nibelungen you will make your name and fortune.’ Zeta Psi ’Shed his find to a company official who w home. The once popular old melodies settled man. Even the comparatively few years that Trilogy.” was to hold a banquet in Boston in a week, So far we have listed only five of the ageless ewise most favorably impressed. The stud; down, lonesome and neglected, with the and dignified have passed since my boyhood have marked a “My ‘majors’ in college were English, letters they had asked Stoddard King and Herbert tunes. This melodious snowball could be -eh for a girl to enact the role of the gr Salem chests, the Governor Winthrop me to pro- pronounced difference between the attitude of and poetry, trebled in size, by rolling in her youth was ended desks, and and my music has been inseparably vide a song. King came into the hall a few min- in no time doubled and at last; and 1 grandmother’s old rocker. hush fell A that day and this. Musicians then, in joined I’m over them. many cases, to them. The author of the words of Long, utes later and I confided, ‘I have a song with into it such favorites as Gypsy Love Song; Mae Durbin, later to be known the The years rolled on the dust and affected Windsor ties, long hair, and had their Long Trail, Toyland; Kiss in s Deanna, grew deep Stoddard King, was born in Spokane, “sticky” harmony.’ What is ‘sticky’ harmony? It Falling in Love with Someone; signed her first motion r on the musical “chestnuts.” eye-glasses moored to them by silk ribbons. They Washington. the Dark; and dozens of others that pop into t. He was my chum at Yale and like- was a twist of college slang for a tune to which were a class apart—Brahman of the Brahmans wise mind. The Herbert hits of yesteryear are becom- And Memories Awaken an American to the extent of having among a tenor part, usually starting a third above, could looking upon ordinary mortals as untouchables. his ancestors a real sure ’nuf ing the “chestnuts” of today and tomorrow. Un- croachments of age and threaten, deservedly so, American Indian. be added and so obvious that any tyro could sing the dawn The “ The trouble was that the ordinary mortals looked derstand, of course, that this use of “chestnut” to live on forever. appeal of the He was two or three years older than I, and won it. College boys often improvise these additional e Herbert has ranks began to break, and d upon them as ‘untouchables,’ queer folk, who did everybody’s respect by the fact that he carries no disparagement. On the contrary, it ex- a number of highly promising en- minednfinprt A?. , was parts and sometimes the results are very fine. individualists, things differently and lived presses respect, seasoned with the affection we tries in this vast stable of tuneful overcome by a vast in a world by them- obliged to work his way through college. A most This, however, does not apply a thoroughbreds 1 to all barber shop arned f °r a retu selves. Of course, that was no ‘life work’ for a congenial companion, bear all beloved things, musical and mortal, that They are blessed with the magic of true melody, whn^’ T ™ of' the mel he was of the type known chords. Everyone has heard ‘barber shop’ emana- P had been banker’s son. My parents did, however, see to it in service test of time. “Chestnuts” are the tunes wedded to a sensitive harmonic sense for lon haunting t clubs as ‘a grand guy.’ We were both tions that sound like stand the of amazing tIp 1Pe hT S a bagpipe with cholera UlUm WaS swin that I had the best obtainable teacher in Man- that, for one reason or another, defy the en- aptness, that will keep them running down £ing back. The furn members of the fraternity Zeta Psi, and both morbus. Nevertheless a tune with the now antiquer , a ‘fool proof’ and ( Continued on Page 78 FEBRUARY, 1940 79 THE ETVD . —

Yearsley confided that I could never Music and Culture going nne dav Mr. time when they might be there never had been a Mr. West. in song for the see Mr West as Music and Culture you.’ Then at hom Harris,’ he just down the long, long trail with Sairy Gamp’s ‘Mrs. didn’t spoken, they t ike which other great music can- English language was that Mr. Yearsley desired to derful experiences wherever the exist It appears the Riches trail’ that would Discovering usually known as ‘sticky harmony.’ likewise sang of the ‘long, long publishing firm; but evidently he was a not supply. tenor part is found a student who would back home. tradition against having “For the adventurous music bring the boys victim of the British Reversed published in old world, I would suggest the A Trick “In the original song, which was family name messed up in trade. like to explore the minor one’s proud works are not the verse was in a offices he found work of several composers whose “The melody appealed at once to King, and England, the melody of night on reaching his that it in that way. One offer the student an composed the tune, British still know change to pay the taxi difficult to study, but who almost as quickly as I had key, and the did not have the right (Witmark & Sons) e- he satisfactory initiation into the splen- he came out with the words. Usually, songs are The American publisher he asked the man to wait until he in Did Music altogether Americans sing i driver and around. That is, the words manripH a maior verse, and ‘By the way, what dors of the past. written the other way went upstairs for money. is is customarily written first and the melody Mr. Yearsley. ‘My name is are vour name,’ asked In Resourceful England to them. However, in the case of the ‘That is just the name then set ’ the driver. West replied Dowland, incomparable lutenist twins, Gilbert and Sullivan, and that is “There is John famous operatic ’ Mr. Yearsley. how I want thought By composers of the melodies first and and most inspired of the English Sullivan usually wrote of West and Company came into exis- 1* the firm KIta century. Dowland’s prolonged so- Gilbert was often put to it to mortise in the when the company flourished U/ 3 the sixteenth tence Ultimately, countries put him into direct words. Indeed, many of the ingenious verbal of ‘West and vd° journ in foreign to see the famous name Com- af famous English wit was Ago I was contact with Italian and French masters, a rela- rhythms for which this Fifty Years emblazoned in electric lights at Cambridge * J pany’ his genius in mag- justly given credit, may have been the com- a tionship which fertilized own Circus in London. conceived of hanging the right words on J[)an^ World’s Greatest Harpsichordist nificent fashion. His learned music, pulsory result the war. while residing in France, 1 “Long after knowledge of vocal and instru- Sullivan’s sprightly tunes. Price with a perfect This Month working upon my opera, ‘What Glory,' I the “Stoddard King, like Gilbert, had the strange mental art, strikes one, above all else, by was invited to the unveiling of the giant war dramatic gift of translating tunes into words. Of course GOLDBECK, eminent pianist, composer, and intensity of its expression and its ROBERT memorial at Mount Faucon. General Pershing for The Etude Music Magazine affected him differently from the way they thoughts on hand position Conference Secured Expressly power. Of John Dowland’s music I would strong- they teacher, contributed these Ambassador Bullitt my A ideas prevalent was there, and also Lacrimae, affected me. I pictured Napoleon at the other at the piano, encompassing so many ly recommend the Passionate Pavane oraculai classmate at Yale, along with Marshal end of his tragic trail at Moscow. Stoddard saw in our day as to make his thoughts quite former in which he often achieves a sublime note. Death, Daniels, and position of the hand indis- Petain, General Harbord, Josephus all the trail to home and romance, and the happy “How far is a correct DAVID EWEN tears, the shades are subjects often treated by playing, and how far can it be French statesmen. That night, By choice of this idea contributed a most important pensable in piano many foremost composers, great and small, of the 16th and 17th important and ingenious question from the imposing cere- song. deviated from? This returning on the train these themes more part to the success of the It is centuries; but none treated was recently asked by a lady of New York City! the sounds of There's a Long, “The next week, when we were scheduled to monies, I heard or with greater intensity of feeling, first studies, which may requires little Of Limited Demands tenderly, indispensable during the compartment filled Wanda Landowska I a Long Trail coming from a The name of sing it at the Zeta Psi banquet in Boston, had more, if pupil and than did Dowland. cover the period of a year or American students who introduction to the music lovers of the world. “Nevertheless, I say that I have won the battle very painful fall as I was ascending the steps of attain the very with a group of young John Bull are two other teacher have made it their purpose to years she has been con- music students William Byrd and for me to come in. I surprised them For more than thirty only partially, because young the stage. That irrepressible college gang, ‘illum- results and desire to lay a solid founda- beckoned English masters waiting for discovery by the best possible musicians and critics as being the world s and young music students are the lifeblood of ‘I wrote that song.’ One of the boys ceded by inated’ as they were, after the festivities, knew tion for rapid future progress! The hand may be by admitting, The pieces of William Byrd and as well as one of the out- oblivious world which, once music student. of strict from Arizona, another greatest harpsichordist, our art—remain of a no mercy. They all shouted, ‘That’s fine, Elliott, gradually emancipated from rigid observance was from Georgia, one Bull form the bulk of the famous ‘Fitzwil- our time. Through it, they would dis- John as the fingers have all typ- standing women pianists of they attempted to explore do it again.’ ‘Great stuff, Elliott’ ‘Try to break discipline in this respect as soon from Ohio, another from Massachusetts, difference of twenty years into the music of the inexhaustible fascination. This liam Collection.’ A acquired perfect freedom of action, and are no longer representing a new genera- her valuable researches cover to be of your back the next time.’ King and I were so con- ical young Americans separates these two composers, Byrd being the circumstances, of giving way to her concerts, lectures, teachings music is not difficult to play. It is not necessary to that all in danger, under any like the same lads who past, through fused, after the hubbub we had raised, tion, but for all the world older of the two. However, both of these British a faulty influence of the wrist, which consists of an and writings, she has been spreading the gospel be a great virtuoso or a perfect musician to in- we could do was to sing the chorus. Then we had once fought in khaki over every inch of that their inspiration from the same ugly jerk, or, while moving sideways (pardon the ex- throughout the world, and has suc- terpret the old works in their authentic style. masters drew surprise. caught on at once, of those of old music a great The tune nearly all be- same ground. The locomotive gave one popular music. The powers of aug- pression), of a jog-trot, common to ceeded in restoring to fame and recognition more The touch, the phrase, the manner of correctly sources of and the boys demanded it over and over. After funny little penetrating whistles which mark are as familiar to the ginners. master. Since 1925 she has these, too, can be mentation and diminution our fortune was than one forgotten projecting the ornaments—all that, of course, we knew that “This emancipation from a strictly correct position continental trains. I said, ‘We are now approach- the other. Both are intoxicated with conducted festivals of old music at her own easily learned by the advanced piano student. one as to made, and we set out to cash in upon it. comprises: ing Chateau-Thierry.’ ‘Gosh,’ said the boy from with a harsh and robust adjacent to her home, in Saint-Leu-La- a reward awaits the pupil who is will- perpetual movement, six submitted the little or as high as theater, And what “During the next months we 1. The raising of the hand, as Georgia, ‘I didn’t know we were near Chateau- for example, those clusters of which, each summer, have drawn little interest and application rhythm. Notice, practically publisher in York, be warranted by such more or less forcible Foret—concerts ing to expend the song to every New may Thierry. My father was wounded there.’ ‘Yes,’ I with Byrd and Bull, roll, lovers from every part of Europe and required in mastering the style of the old master- semiquavers which, turned it down, including the accents as may be required. music and all of them replied, ‘and over in that direction Is Hill 204. the exuberance of life of this small town near Paris.—Editor’s is a great and wonderful overflow and spread out later sold hundreds of thousands 2. An elastic attack of the whole hand instead America to pieces. The reward publisher who and then comes Belleau Woods.’ They all looked the finger (or fingers) alone. music, which will bring the music over the measure bars. of copies. Note. library of out awesomely into the depthless blackness of * * * * * this superficial similarity in 3. A more or less considerable lowering or raising of student endless riches of beauty, new and won- And yet, despite the night. Finally boy Georgia said Abroad We Go the wrist as convenience may suggest. the from “£-^INCE THE BEGINNING of my campaign 4. flattening of the fingers, principally upon the ‘Gee, like fellows sleep- A seems I can hear those in favor of old music, I have always “After I graduated from Yale I entered Trinity black keys. ing long trail out there singing. There's a long, * earnestly striven—through my concert College, Cambridge. A few days after my arrival 5. A rolling motion of the wrist from left to right, work, writings, teachings and lecturers—to direct I went, with a newly acquired American chum, and right to left, to facilitate the execution of illumination on one significant fact: That the to a music shop to rent a piano for my lodgings. certain difficulties. living, “Thalberg has said, ‘the finished artist music, so often called ‘Old,’ is vital and In trying the instruments, I played the song. must be able to assume any position of hand or finger that be and frequently more modern than modern music The proprietor was a tune scout for a London may productive of artistic results, but it must be gracefully This is a point I would now like to empha- publisher, and he sent for his chief to come to itself. done,’ and it may be taken as a guiding principle that Amusing Musical Episodes size to music students who continually traverse Cambridge to hear it. Imagine my thrill to have the ‘grace’ consists in not departing more than is nec- the thrice familiar territory of Haydn, Bach, a publisher come all the way from London to see essary from the primary strictly correct five-finger P«J Va,J,n•oorl 2nd Beethoven, Brahms, and so on, but who leave me. He was Mr. Claude Yearsley, representing position. Grace of playing excludes, upon the same unexplored the equally wonderful world of 17th I heard. unnecessary West and Company, of which never had principle, all moving about of body, head, HE in- ONE WHO FALLS ASLEEP through 18th century music. Long years of battle 1913. It almost hands, and arms, as such movements and The song came out in December may easily be- appreciation masters of the works of the necessary before I could overcome the pro- struggling come ridiculous and amuse the spectator at the ex- were died ‘a bornin’. It was a puny and T will relish and the pense of the artist and his art.” anecdote of Brahms found and deeply rooted prejudices against old infant until after the outbreak of the great Liszt. When Brahms was introduced to Liszt, at which for so long a time have existed. war, when soldier boys came pouring into music, the latter’s guest. home, seeking to honor his People considered it dessicated, naive, incapable Europe from all the British dominions, and later Liszt played one of Brahms’ compositions. He moving the emotions. The same prejudice ex- from America. The song had a beautiful cover, then of began one of his own sonatas; and. on against old musical instruments. They were showing the trail leading down a mountain val- isted glancing at Brahms, after an especially impres- antiquated, their resources painfully restricted. ley, through pine tress. Some Canadian boys saw sive passage, was surprised and chagrined to see For thirty years I have spread the gospel of old this picture and read the song. It set up those only in that form. The total sale of the song in him fast asleep. music, to musical audiences in the concert halls mystic emotions of homesickness that at once all of its editions in all countries is estimated at throughout the world. My battle was to overcome clutched them; and, before long, millions of men five million, and the total receipts have been these prejudices of the musical world against old in khaki were singing it. They liked to hear that near three million dollars. , UIOIUIO, OU sleep while Liszt it is a battle which I, and others ‘the nights were growing very lonely’ and ‘the played, were the audienc< music. And Nero, who but only partially. The pas- days were very long’ when they were three thou- A Britisher Turns Yankee compelled his listeners to heat like me, have won— singing by interest which today one brings to old sand miles from ‘listening for her song.’ “The publication having soldiers exits sionate home, was not without its comic guard the ° on might and to its interpretation is an eloquent The was ever see incidents. I leave. Even this was music unknown ahead. Would they repeatedly asked Mr. Claude Years- ^ system however proof of the transformation which has taken her again at the end of ‘the long, long trail’ ley to introduce - as an ancient re me to Mr. West, the head of that’ chronicler ™ny Pers°ns place in the tastes of concert audiences and pro- leading to ‘the land of our dreams’? Everywhere, West and Company, and was always informed jumped out of the win Ptete fessional musicians. Wanda Landowska at the Harpsichord splendid, brave courageous men were calling out that unfortunately he could not be seen. 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Music in the Home other instruments?’ . utilized for . H v, ns been the ‘Fresh Les in his preface to Piano wealth of rhythmic treatment; Kuhnau asked Culture work^ was also one of the earliest suc- Music and poignantly expressrve ’ Kuhnau tendres, a line Piecespieces. His that mel f program music. master- difference new example of . . of these two composers, what a we find a cessful and Goliath, style swo between David is Russian strong prolonged, uninterrupted, Medallions of natures. Bull is is there is between their two which guave ton.-pa.ntmg, always reenforce " or earl* Bm with a vigor and vitality that at thought and ideas, _ marveloufexlmple and powerful, rondos matedt h than a pioneer composer. He has force and a harmonies; and those exquisite Kuhnau was more times are overwhelming. He always in his piano structural perfection and sense of form, and music magnificently heroic speech. But Byrd, he is a less in their ^as ?ad a lucid tenderness-such is graceful and elegant. He line is sinuous touched with feeling and outline that poet. The curve of Byrd’s melodic and used an Soeur Monique f mUSiCal € Sl and a Byrd contemplates nature La Tendre fanchon, La a Ane fluidity ° °!! and full of sweetness. had ?wf t Yesteryear resourcefulness in enriching his mel- Masters of He feels keenly and is sensitive in re- Dards Homicides. wonderful lovingly. The Battle of David and Goliath porting his feelings in his beautifully drawn od°? materials. Teutonic Tendencies an esthetic experience beautiful of William prove to be a joy and melodies. One of the most have less will German masters may student adventurous enough to pieces is The Bells, but another well worth “The early to every piano Byrd’s than Couperin but they Wilde. From John Bull’s key- tenderness or delicacy it. By studying is Wolsey’s study . .. , of the impressive in other directions. composers and the works men- board music we would draw the attention are Pachelbels^ “Of course the The King’s extraordinary character is preceding paragraphs scratch only student to such miniature gems as truly form ana tioned in the Toni, robust in its music. I merely wish Brunswick’s Alman. Magnificat Secundi of old keyboard p!otnik°[f Hunt or the Duke of of me the surface and imagination. But student a taste full of invention give the exploring music of like to recom- to masters, I would that such a taste may f^..nene I nn nil rfnr France Is To Be Heard early German and it is hoped Conductor, Federal Music So strongly, and to old music; Johann Kuhnau most to have him call mend sufficiently whet his appetite early French masters none is of students to his ‘Musical First Operatic Conductor “Among the direct the attention of complete meal; and then he may investi- Project; Chaliapin’s Francois Couperin-le- the Bible. for a greater importance than Representations of Some Stories of works by the composers gate for himself other of the Imperial Theater of Mnsrnw who, with Domenico Scarlatti, must rank of the most adventur- Formerly Conductor Grand, Johann Kuhnau was one mentioned, as well as masterpieces by masters of keyboard music be- of instrumental previously with the foremost of the early composers Rameau, Giles, ous such other great musicians as fore the day of Beethoven. Scarlatti is well known was the first to write a music. It was he who Chambonnieres. Telemann, Loeillet. very little should Farnaby. to music students and now requires for a keyboard instrument. ‘Why Expressly for The Etude Music Magazine sonata - -1 n O 1 H 1 An Interview Secured is shame- a form publicizing; but Couperin-le-Grand not one try to write for the piano in fully ignored. ALEXANDER GLAZOUNOFF “I often speak of Couperin as the Chopin of By ROSE HEYLBUT the harpsichord; for like Chcpin, Couperin created a style and a technic of his own. Like The Social Art Chopin, too, Couperin is great not only for what Federal Music Project formance was announced for eight o’clock, two in the way of creative he WORK OF THE he brings to his instrument before eight would find the Tsar seated Forty Fingers in New York City was developed under minutes also in what he draws from it. The re- Eight Hands— gifts, but box, ready the scheduled rise of the T unique auspices. An artist, who had at least in his for sources of the instrument were wonderfully ex- Russian curtain. increased by this early a share in the tremendous growth of tended and immeasurably /J,j Cuangetine CLoie Plotnikoff, who spent most French master, who must be considered by the music, was Eugene The Human Hearted Tschaikowsky he an important historian as one of the earliest g*eat composers of his life in Moscow, where had give place to cooperation, which Is a small Illus- “It during earliest days at the HE WRITER SITS ALONE at his desk; the role in all musical activities. A distinguished was my Moscow for the keyboard. a mutual his canvas is one; but two or tration of the process working towards Theater that I had the privilege of knowing “Couperin, who was born in Paris in 1668, the painter with graduate of the Moscow Conservatory, he played together, an- understanding In all the departments of Ufe. The Tschaikowsky. I cannot say that we were friends organist, enjoyed the T more musicians may work uring February, music lovers an as violoncellist in the orchestra of the Imperial son of a famous French performer must meet its with theme, resolving harmonies, pattern is set, and each movie fans will find ground fc in —our positions were too different. He was the high esteem of French royalty for his extraordi- swering theme common Theater and later earned a call as conductor art. requirements, not only by reading the notes cor- composers, full of years, of organ and the harpsi- united in rhythm. Indeed, music is a social D rejoicing in the release of “Swanee River that famous house, serving first as conductor of greatest of Russian nary virtuosity at both the of the ubiquitous radio are rectly, but also by listening to the whole work Century-Fox), dramatizatio dignity, and the prestige of international acclaim. chord. He first entered the King’s service in his Above the sound (20th a the ballet, and later of the opera. Mr. Plotnikoff expression, for the Has one the theme? The others must accompany I was a boy, fresh from the conservatory, and twenty-fifth year, shortly after which he became heard demands for individual of the life of Stephen Collins Foster, accom is in a position to speak of the great figures of family in the by their tone quality, and bide their turn to glad to be playing among violoncellists of the organist of the Chapel Royal. He soon became personal touch, for music by the panied by a musical setting chosen from amoni musical , not merely as names but also as in- speak. 1 admiration for Tschaikowsky music teacher of those princes closest to the home. The radio not only has awakened an Foster’s own works. The cost of the film is esti personal friends. The walls of his study are lined orchestra. My but, contrary, to the notes be amounted to worship. I remember that the first throne, and was appointed j oueur de clavecin de telligent interest in music; Wrong are not tolerated, some may mated at $1,500,000—a sum which must mean i with autographed photographs of Glazounoff, instilled desire whatever la musique de la chambre du roi (player of the predictions of many, it also has a omitted in the first reading; but worthy, if somewhat wry, memorial to the com! Tschaikowsky, Arensky, Rachmaninoff, Gliere. time he spoke to me I was too awed to answer. music for themselves. be often; of clavecin—the French equivalent of harpsichord among listeners to make happens, the beat, the rhythm must not poser who died alone and neglected in a shabby There are posters, in strange Russian characters, But I met him under the influence his —in the chamber music of the king) More pianos are being sold, more children are broken, else all four players will come to an en- Bowery lodging house. Very few liberties have that once hung outside the Imperial Theater to kindness my fright wore off; and I became on in schools, as *> “But during this period of activity as per- studying music, at home and the forced stop after an ineffectual scramble to tod taken with biographical facts. The actual announce the first Moscow appearance of Chal- the best of terms with him. He conducted our of education cul- former for royalty, Couperin was not creatively an essential part general and each other. Unless the music has the cues A. B. '-'nces of Foster’s life—his rise to tern- iapin, in 1903, under Plotnikoff’s baton. When orchestra for a number of guest performances, ture. 's idle. For Louis XIV he composed his famous C, and so on, it often is necessary to count back a song writer, his emotional in this eminent conductor speaks of the days he and he always made a point of being kind and instrumental Concerts royaux (royal concert Paderewski stated that “The musically inclined measure by measure to find a suitable starting 'dual disintegration, and h knew, the great Russian musical movement friendly to everyone—especially to those who is great aid in directing earlier pieces) which, during the last years of the king’s mother of the point. A strong accent on the first beat, a sure ually correct, seems to take shape out of the past and live were unimportant. Versailles, practice of her children.” Women, and men too. life, were performed every Sunday at bass, these help to carry all along until the com- trict reality was prompt again. “Tschaikowsky was not a good conductor. He “used to play” are regretting that they with Couperin himself officiating at the harpsi- who ever position becomes familiar enough to work for the though all but ignr “The Moscow Theater,” says Mr. Plotnikoff, knew this himself; and he often said so. His that pleasure to drop out of their lives. chord. At the same time he wrote his master- allowed finer shading. ranks today p- “was second only to the Imperial Theater at St. favorite description of his own ability was that earn him the Many are now hunting up their old music, trying, pieces for the harpsichord, which One of the pitfalls which often stalls the act of Petersburg. That was more splendid, of course, he could put meaning into music when he wrote “father of piano music.” These even if with difficulty, to recall this neglected art ANTON title of being the playing together is turning the leaves. A person ARENSKY because it was in the capital, where the presence it, but that he could not get it out again, in con- compositions, which he entitled ‘Pieces de clave- into the haste and confusion of these days. ducting. This who is accustomed to playing alone is apt to take of the royal family and of the court lent glamour was true. On the podium he did by him in 1713, 1716, 1722 and One of the first requisites for obtaining real cin,’ were published time off for the change to the next page. The to the performances they attended. But Moscow little more than beat time. If the men had not and they first demonstrated to all the com- pleasure in piano playing is the ability to read 1730, primo has that duty and should be warned to he had its share of glamour, too. When the court been enthusiastically eager to do their best for posers of the time how effective the harpsichord music easily and well. Like other mental faculties ready. Keeping several measures ahead in read- visited Moscow, we always had special perform- him, his concerts might not have been a great could become as a solo instrument. Up to then, this ability may be developed by use. What better success. success; ing is the secret of being prepared to turn with- ances for them. The etiquette for those occasions But they were a because Tschai- principally for be found than that the harpsichord had been used way can of reading in com- out the kowsky was there, and everyone in the hesitation. The pedal, of course, is attended was very strict. No one sat down—not even theater accompaniment. pany with others; two pianos—eight hands to by the secondo; here rea- men of the orchestra—until the Tsar and his felt the dignity of the man and all that he fingers! again is an especial “One finds in these pieces of Couperin that forty The give and take of the phrases represented. son for listening as well as noting the changes to party had taken their seats in the royal box. sustained and full lyric line, those strong and and melodies cultivate the listening and discern- bass harmonies. “I told this, once, to a group of American friends, “Tschaikowsky was the kindest man I have appealing harmonies, that intensity of expres- ing ear; the necessity for keeping together carries and one of them asked, ‘But what happened if ever known. He could not say ‘No’ to anyone. atmosphere, all of which the reader along on the rhythm sion, that richness of almost inspira- An Abundant Struggling Literature GLIERE the royal party was late? Would everyone keep composers who wanted advice on their are qualities belonging uniquely to him. tionally; the spiritual and physical refreshment REINHOLD This ensemble piano playing materially to on standing up; would the performance be work, musicians who needed positions, students “All volumes of the ‘Pieces de clavecin’ yield of such work can be measured by the adds standard of the in middle; or what?’ could not finance their success of the studio is f",e n stopped the who own. education, riches and deserve study. But those of the great- the “Eternal Values.” teaching class. It worth while to rent pur- “The answer is, that the royal party never was youngsters from the provinces who ran short of interest the music student who is To the amateur solo player a second piano for the est possible to the subordination pose. if needed. Standard are ar- late! A part of that strict etiquette required that room rent—all of these would come to Tschai- approaching Couperin for the first time, are the of the personal thought in expression and tempo compositions ranged for two piano har.d-' : the Tsar should be as considerate of the musi- kowsky for aid, and were sure of finding it. He following gems: Les Moissonneurs, a peasant comes as a new idea, difficult at first to work, with eight compre- If symphonies, overtures cians as the musicians were of him. the per- never refused to listen ( Continued on Page 136) govotte, lusty, energetic and vital, with a great hend. The performance of the individual must and the familiar favori;« furnish a large 126' repertoire < Continued on Page 82 FEBRUARY, 1940 83 THE ETL'Dt . m '

Columbia Music in the Home Howard Barlow and the Broadcasting Orchestra. Barlow has long shown Music in the Home Symphony his music of Johann Strauss predilection for the ion so it is fitting that he should have the radio) , been record some of the composer s the one to early Musical Pictures rediscovered as the result Scores for New of Fine music, recently a Congress In the Record Grooves purchase by the Library of of a European Despite the sophistication of collection. Raveis Goose Suite” retains scoring, his “Mother the its program. Barlow’s essential naivete of lucid performance realizes the and tonally bright spirit of the work. arKn ^ I &ee<£ if Contributions W k Ensemble 2)0nJJ J**9 Among recent chamber releases three contem- peter salient porary composers are given honors. Hin- demith is represented by his “Klelne Kammer- played musik” (Columbia set X-149), by the Los by his “Sonata Angeles Wind Quintet, and No .3, unforgettably filming of all sequences dealing with the min- N TIMES LIKE THESE it is a heartening sign long been unjustly neglected, is for Viola” (1939). played by the composer and the works English conductor. Then thex'e is strels. The initial sequences of the picture were of the universality of music to hear attested by the J. M. Sanroma (Victor set M-572) ; Walter Pistcr. I major” (“Lon- scene from filmed some twenty miles out of Sacramento, the of such great German masters as Brahms and Haydn’s “Symphony No. 104, in D Quartet No. 1 played by the Dorian A by his “String * welcome don”) played by Edwin Fischer and his Chamber ' S w a n e e Sacramento River doubling for the Ohio. Wagner, Bach and Mozart. A most , (Columbia set M-388) ; and String Quartet Arnold River/' starring recent issue Orchestra (Victor set M-617), a rewarding work A human portrait of Foster, accurately docu- recording, long overdue, is Victor’s Bax, by his "Sonata for Viola.” played by William Don Ameche, third act of “Die Meistersinger” which has been needed in a modern recording. mented both as to fact and music, should do of the complete Primrose and Harriet Cohen, and his Nonet, played Andrea Leeds last, least, is recommended Bruno Jolson strengthening position of the (sets M-537/8) . Of all the Wagnerian music And but not and A1 much toward the by the Grillcr String Quartet, augmented for this dramas, “Die Meistersinger” has been the most Walter’s searching and moving playing of Corelli’s great American composer, and American music occasion (Columbia set M-386). Hindemith's Lit- neglected by the recording companies; yet it is cherishable “Christmas Concerto” (a seventeenth- in general. tle Chamber Music,” written in 1922. Is a stranjcij the foremost work of its kind in all music. We century concerto grosso) (Victor set M-600) After a pre-release in New York and Hollywood, moving work, reflecting the spiritual unrest and concur with those who acclaim it as Wagner’s ’s long-awaited “Pinocchio” (Walt satirical outlook after the World War. Il Is splen- greatest score, for in it he achieved a combina- Disney Productions, through RKO) is to reach didly performed. Less convincing Is the composer's tion of an unmatched beauty with entirely healthy the nation’s screens in February. This is Disney’s latest “Sonata for Viola," In, exuberance and true comic spirit. Profound phi- second full length color cartoon, the logical suc- trend is opposed by me losophy and wisdom are blended with biting satire. cessor to “Snow White.” The music has been performance of In all the realm of opera there is no other quite especially composed by the music department, desired tonally, like the third act of “Die Meistersinger.” It is in and, in Mr. Disney’s opinion, it not only fits the fessor of mu^L itself an opera. Here the central figure, the benev- action. tion. “Swanee River” includes the song from nature of the picture but also furthers the olent Hans Sachs, typifies the people. He is one of mamJJ which the picture derives its title, as well as For the sequence in which the music boxes of Wagner’s most noble and lovable characters. It place to cooperation, which is a small illus- Old Black Joe, Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair, Geppetto, the kindly old woodcarver, tinkle out is fitting that the recording of this act should ion of the process working towards a mutual My Old Kentucky Home, and Oh, Susanna (which, their gay little tunes, a special toy orchestra has emanate from Germany, for the spirit of the erstanding in all the departments of life. The besides having been one of the favorite songs of been devised, consisting of a tiny trombone, whole is entirely German. But the spirit is not uring February, music lovers and tern is set, and each performer must meet Its clarinet, xylophone, and small bells, all of which, movie will find the great California gold rush of ’49, has since that of present day Germany, and one is reminded fans common ground for uirements, not only by reading the notes cor- though miniature in size, give forth true and D rejoicing in the release of “Swanee River” been translated into Italian, Greek, German, as one listens to Sachs’ “Wahn, Wahn, uberall tly, but also by listening to the whole work, “real” tones. The story keeps closely to the orig- (20th Century-Fox), a technicolor dramatization Russian, Spanish, Latin, and Chinese) . The sing- Wahn (Craze, craze, everywhere craze)”, how one the theme? The others must accompany ing in the film is done by Jolson, Ameche, and inal of Collodi’s popular children’s story. The appropriate it is that a true German character of the life of Stephen Collins Foster, accom- their tone quality, and bide their tum to outstanding Negro cricket, though, has been christened Jiminy should sing these words. They never rang more panied by a musical setting chosen from among the Hall-Johnson choir, the ak. musical chorus of the country. Cricket; and Jiminy, who personifies Pinocchio’s truly than they do today. Sachs was protesting Foster’s own works. The cost of the film is esti- rong notes are not tolerated, some may be conscience, is the real “hero” of the film. He has much the same sort of rule as present Germany mated at $1,500,000—a sum which must mean a itted in the first reading; but whatever A Distinctive Cast all the best lines and all the best songs. Nine is experiencing. “One of the pleasant reliefs in worthy, if somewhat wry, memorial to the com- ppens, the beat, the rhythm must not be “Swanee River” is the seventeenth picture Don hundred artists are kept busy in the Disney dark times,” writes a British critic friend, “is that poser who died alone and neglected in a shabby oken, else all four players will en- has to acquire a studios, and over twelve hundred were employed I have so far not heard anybody demand the come to an Bowery lodging house. Very few liberties have Ameche has made, and he had rced stop after an ineffectual find it. Since in this production, which been in preparation ‘banning’ of German music, old or new.” scramble to been taken with biographical facts. The actual certain amount of novel expertness for has &r'u h other. Unless the 4 violinist, over years. the music has the cues circumstances of Foster’s life—his rise to tem- Foster was a master whistler, a superb two The songs have same quaint 1 f 'aborix and so on, it often is ( Continued on A Well-Balanced Cast necessary to r'"** porary fame as a song writer, his emotional in- and a veteran of soft-shoe and buck-and-wing catchiness that brought Page 88) sure by 4 unaccompanied measure to find a su‘' stability, his gradual disintegration, and his routine, Ameche has had to The performance is a fine one, and the recording pt. strong «<***• work. Eton* A accent on the tragic end—are factually correct. add these technics to his mas- is excellently contrived, with a perfect these help moods of great exulta- balance to carry all a' This adherence to strict reality was prompted tery of voice and piano. Felix between the voices and the full toned orchestra. ion becomes , s the extraordinary im- a familiar e> by several factors. First, though all but ignored Bressart, who plays the kindly One has but to turn ‘he and to the famous Quintet to ^hading. composer's mind his contemporaries, music teacher and friend in ePt?V~^ by Foster ranks today among discover the truth of this; for the first time on tne listener. The three worts are those who have contributed most imposingly to the picture, is one of Europe’s records all five voices can be distinguished, and splendidly performed and recorded. America’s native music. Second, his life was com- most distinguished character heard to advantage. The well chosen cast includes Beethoven pounded of the very elements of drama, romance, actors. He came here a little Hans Hermann Nissen, the Danish Walther singing the "Prize and Mozart baritone, a Song" in struggle, and tragedy which over a year ago and celebrated "Die are needed for the warm-hearted and mellow Sachs; Torsten Rolf, Meistersinger" hiS twenty-ninth year. Beethoven wrote building of a strong picture. Don Ameche por- the first anniversary of his ar- a satisfactory Walther; Margarete Teschemacher, a be 0t. Richard Strauss’ musical W°rk5 in whlch he experimented with trays Foster, Andrea Leeds plays the feminine rival by applying for his first a gracious Eva; and Eugen Fuchs and Martin autobiography “Ein windwinTlinstrumenty Heldenleben,” receives combinations these u* lead, while the third major member of the cast citizenship papers. In “Swanee Kramer, unusually gifted a sympathetic and Among singers as BecJcmesser telling included his famous River” fl °m Eugene °rmandy “Septet” for strings, clarinet is A1 Jolson, veteran of stage, screen, and “Mam- A1 Jolson returns to his and David. The excellent orchestra is that of the (Victor set S and h0rn ' beginnings. M-610) . The superb virtuosity and the Practically* unknown my” songs, who assumes the role of E. P. Christy, own In 1904, when Saxon State, and the chorus is from the Dresden and tonal splendor “Va H°M of Variattons on a minstrel he was first asserting the Philadelphia Orchestra are Theme of Mozart • for two oboes the king of Foster’s day, and one of the himself State Opera. Karl Bohm is the competent con- notably repro h rn duced by Victor’s recording, A modern recording bis first to introduce the American minstrel show in the entertainment world, ductor. For all Wagnerites, this recording cannot other symphonic been ^ of the “Septet” recordings include g e ded: 50 into Europe. Many of Foster’s songs were orig- one of his earliest jobs was help but be a “must have.” the “Rediscovered Music” Vlct°r-s set M-571. pUJ* of bv thi ®Rntishn u sold for Johann Strauss and Ravel’s Broadcasting Instm- inally as little as ten dollars. These songs with Lew Dockstader’s min- Among recent symphonic recordings the per- Ma Mere' 1 ’m Corporation mental Septet, the strels. Jolson’s (Columbia sets M-389 and X-,51, is a welcome Bee- form musical setting for this superproduc- own experience formance of Mozart’s “Symphony in C major” toth Zy*% thoven's release During lifetime his as a minstrel has proved in- (“Linz”), K. 425 (Columbia set M-387) by Sir “Septet” uSto hai , ^ 6 ap valuable in his Preciat‘°n his interpretation Thomas Beecham and the London Philharmonic other and favor thar^anv of works.” Reflective of Christy, the pompous min- Orchestra, deserves to be owned by all Mozarteans. of a happy period of his records lc MUSICAL FILMS strel king, and he was con- The strength and beauty of this work, which has „°Wns youthful elatlorT and cart- free ness sulted ^ Var as an expert before the Walt Disney's lations” New Full Length er aaremdarem on Mozart’s duet l* Animated Picture "Pinocchio’ 84 lain*wane from ( Continued on Page 1»' FEBRUARY, 1940 85 f

Music in the Home Music in the Home theme and variations, is programmed The Ex- newcomer to Radio in the Musical World pulsion of the Saints. Mr. Zeisl, a the United States, has a considerable reputation Bookshelf in his native . In 1934 his Requiem won a Lovers government. The Etude Music Current Music “Over the Air state prize from the Austrian On the same program Mr. Rapee conducted the Czardas Rhapsody by Eugen Zador. Mr. Za- comparatively new fame here in the The Amazing Rubinsteins By Edited by dor, also of United States, comes from Hungary where he is The span of life of Anton Gregorovitch Rubin- ft much better known. A student of Max Reger, he 1829 to J,nan a stein was embraced in the years 1894; later became President of the Vienna Conserva- that of his gifted brother, Nikolai, from 1835 to £ tory of Music, a post which he held for sixteen 1881. During their lives, their activities were so for Cl'i’ u years. He is best known to radio audiences actively momentous that the world of music was his opera “Columbus,” which had its premiere in many different fields. M influenced by them B. on the Music Hall broadcast of October 8. Somehow the writer feels that, despite the great Paderewski’s piano tuner, Eldon G. Joubert, publicity that accompanied Anton, “the roaring Assisted by in the quiz, “So You The tempestuous nature of the great virtuoso was recently a contestant lion of the keyboard,” posterity has not been as Music,” on Ted Cott’s Musiquiz made his life an Odyssey. In the long journey, Think You Know kind to him as it might have been. The great HELEN THOMAS Mr. Joubert, he was feted by the great men and famous rulers Any book listed in this department program over the CBS networks. fame of his playing is preserved only in memories, Sons, has been Mr. of his time. His concerts were thronged every- may be secured from The Etude Music concert tuner for Steinway & since in his heyday there were no means of re- years, where by excited admirers. His American tour Magazine at the price given plus the Paderewski’s personal tuner for twenty-five cording electrically his masterly performances. You never can it miserably unhap- slight charge for mail delivery. recognition is Ernest Lubin, whose “Suite in the accompaning him on all his tours. Anton had a vein of melody which many of his was a furore, but made him HE BRILLIANT START that Toscanini gave American concert Alfred Wallenstein tell who will be heard over this popular broad- insisted was far more Teutonic than py. In fact, his reactions to to the NBC broadcasts on the Saturday Olden Style” was played by critics per- conditions gave an excellent has relief outline of T night series has found very worthy succes- on WOR’s Mutual chain, November 4th. This cast. Ted Cott springs as many surprises in Slavic. in the seventies. He was sors in Desire the Beams Prize at Columbia sonalities as he does in questions. His mother, Kaleria (Clara), who was born in music in the Americas he has often rehearsed. I know of but one or- Defauw, one of Belgium’s finest Suite, which won very much astonished by the excellence of the chestra that can with that of conductors, and Bernardino Molinari, already University, was formal- Germany, gave him his first lessons as a child, compare Theodore Barlow in Baltimore Orchestra. wrote to Mr. William and his diet was Czerny, dementi, Hummel, Herz, Thomas He Thomas, and that is the orchestra of the Royal known to NBC audiences through previous broad- ly introduced by Joseph brought him to America, “I have casts. Announcement has Diabelli, Moscheles, and Kalkbrenner. She also Steinway, who Academy of Paris, which was established by the Honti over NBC. Lubin found in America something I least expected to Mr. come that the recent doubtless sang German folksongs to him. Some of first Napoleon in the year 1808, into which only Molinari ends his series of four concerts is a young American that first class American appointment of Howard the piano pieces representing in part the influ- find. While I knew artists, when young, are admitted; and they may on February 10 when Bruno Walter takes over composer, claiming only Barlow, conductor of the ence of this style are the Melody in F; the Ro- have any number of rehearsals until they the baton for four weeks until March 9. It is twenty-five years, and arrive Columbia Broadcasting mance in E-flat; and Kamennoi-Ostraw. His five at absolute perfection." expected that Maestro Toscanini will return on is destined, according Ma,rch 16 for the remainder of his sixteen week authorities, Symphony Orchestra, to piano , in E, D, G, F, and E-flat, are It is interesting for musicians of this genera- to many to engagement. Incidentally, the final concert in take his place among the post of director of heard, now and then; as are his lovely songs, tion to know that the splendid orchestral tradi- Toscanini’s Beethoven Festival, which ended on our truly great com- the Baltimore Symphony Du bist wie eine Blume and Der Asra. But there tions of America, which are reflected in our December was a financial success for the New posers. Orchestra has made a is much in the Rubinstein repertory which we great orchestras of today, reach back nearly 2, York Junior League, which sponsored the concert During the first pronounced impression wish might be introduced to the public ear and seventy years. Rubinstein made sixty thousand heard more frequently. His numbered works run for its welfare fund. The entire seating capacity series of the Toscanini in the Maryland city. dollars in America, but offers of even larger up as high as Opus 121, and there are a large of Carnegie Hall had been sold well in advance, broadcast, NBC inaug- Frederick R. Huber, sums failed to Induce him to venture another number of compositions without opus classifica- and standing room tickets went on sale five days urated an extension of municipal director of American tour, the first of which he described Baltimore, who tion. John Philip Sousa, when asked what pop- as a nightmare. prior to the concert. its unseen audience by music at ular music really is, answered, “The music that taking the series to our welcomed the conductor, Nicholai Rubinstein was really a pianist of Encouraging ihe American Composer is played the most.” We feel that in the Rubin- Mexican neighbors said of him, “I feel it is tremendous talent and ability, but was over- stein literature there are a great many works Modern composers, and modern American com- through the addition of most fortunate that I shadowed by the extraordinary platform per- which would gain wide currency if they could posers in particular, are given increasing oppor- key stations through- have been able to secure sonality of his more famous brother. In establish- be more frequently heard and appreciated. tunities to have their works played on radio out Mexico, including for Baltimore such a ing the Conservatory at Moscow, he made a very Therefore, the writer hails with great interest programs. Fabien Sevitzky, who last year con- XEW, the most power- distinguished conductor notable contribution to musical history. On the and pleasure the book, “Free Artist,” by Cath- ducted the Indianopolis Symphony Orchestra in ful Mexican owned as Mr. Barlow; and I faculty, he had no less than Peter Ilyich Tschai- erine Drinker Bowen, who has given us a really a number of new American works, during a broadcasting station. In know that the orchestra kowsky. Nikolai was a much finer conductor than excellent picture of the Rubinstein brothers, the broadcast series on CBS, has returned with the this way the entire will gain immeasurably Anton. The chapters devoted to his rare accom- fiery Anton and the more pedagogical Nikolai. orchestra this year for a second season of Wednes- North American con- in its musical standard plishments are very informative. Without the Mrs. Bowen is a member of the brilliant day concerts. In the first program he included two tinent has been linked and in national prestige, dynamic emotion of his brother, did have Drinker family of Philadelphia, which has made he works by native musicians, “California” by the by a gigantic radio under his leadership. much splendidly directed many valuable contributions to music. After an energy. Bostonian, Frederick S. Converse, and “Fanfare” Free network for this series. Mr. Barlow, born in elaborate musical training, Artist is a very attractive and valuable she devoted her at- by Arcady Dubensky, a naturalized American. The first perform- Plain City, Ohio, spent addition to the home tention to writing; and the reading public soon musical library CBS is doing apparently all it can encourage “Free to ance in America of his youth in the West discovered that she possesses a very individual Artist” modern American composers. The opportunity it Erich Zeisl’s “Little FABIEN and attended By Catherine Drinker SEVITZKY the Uni- and captivating style. Her earlier book, “Beloved Bowen offers to contemporary composers, on the Tues- Pages: 412 Symphony,” an excur- Conductor ol the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra versity of Colorado and Friend,” devoted to the life of Tschaikowsky, was day series of “The American School of the Air,” Price: sion into musical sur- in Port- received with pronounced favor. NIKOLAI and ANTON $3.00 has RUBINSTEIN already become an established precedent. realism, inspired by the land, . He later In her Rubinstein Publishers: Random volume, she has uncovered House Again it has done some commissioning, it pianos stand unexcelled when paintings of a fourteen year old Austrian mystic, came to New York to study at Columbia Uni- an unusual amount of interesting material of an by any in the world, I asked Henry Brant, young American composer, was featured on the “Radio City Hall versity, had no idea that such a country had an orchestra Music of where he earned a scholarship. During artistic character and also much that is of a de- to write an orchestral work based folk like Theodore Contemporary Musical on mate- the Air,” broadcast Sunday, December 3 over the World War he served on the Fosdick cided popular appeal. are Thomas’. Never in my life, although Art Com- There few pictures in rial concerning sea going and ship life in I have Just what is being Amer- NBC’s Blue network. The work, conducted by mission and as a private. After the Armistice musical literature vivid given concerts in St. Petersburg, Vienna, done in music throughout he more or dramatic than ica. The result was “A Fisherman’s , Paris, London, the world is a subject Overture,” Erno Rapee, and which introduced Erich Zeisl made his orchestral debut, by conducting at the that with which Mrs. Bowen opens the book, and other great centers’ which must be of deep interest which was given its first performance by Co- to Music Hall describing have I found an orchestra that was as and importance to all live audiences, is in four movements, MacDowell Festival at Peterborough, New Ham- the baptism of sixty members of the perfect music workers. lumbia’s Concert Orchestra as the organization Theodore e gre atly enlar late last fall. It is a each based on a painting by Roswitha Bitterlich. shire. In 1923 he formed the American Rubinstein family in a little chapel in Southern Thomas has created ged edition of “Music of Our National V, u r five-part rondo in classical form employing three and built up. When he accompanies y y azare Saminsky, The first movement, called Mad, is in the man- Orchestra, a group of seventy-five musicians, all Russia, in order that, with me with his , ’. we the name and passport have a compre- sailor themes, The orchestra, it dlsc Boston Come-All-Ye, The ner of a weird, orgiastic certifying that they were of is as though he could divine ussion of Present dance. Next is a ghostly American born and American trained. Later on, the Christian faith, my day musical st- Greenland Whale Fishery, thoughts, and then as though tivTTAN hil chu and a Newfoundland movement entitled Poor Souls. The third move- he directed and arranged the they might escape the cruel persecutions which his orchestra could he has brou ght his fine technic music of such New and a ? ,T , fisherman’s tune, Squid-Jiggin’ Ground. divine his. It is as perfect as alyt Cal ment describes the hypocritical grief of relatives York theatrical productions beset the at every step. By similar cere- the work of some Sense - Somehow. in years. as “The Dybbuk” ! recent It is, however, not only gifted pianist accompanying r"r 6 the contemporary com- at a wake; while the finale, in the form of a and “Grand Street Follies.” monies, thousands of Jews were baptized “not a singer with whom SGem to have the idea ihat almost Mr. Barlow then be- , poser who will benefit anZr?w 10 from the stimulus of these came associated with because they had any respect for Christianity,” knows language and possesses a copy CBS where he nurtured a f th programs but also the listeners who may well but because of expediency. Among the sixty maaters of adjectives. group of twenty-two musicians into the present rLnf Roget or Hart- feel the happy occasion that acquaints Americans Rubinsteins baptized was little Anton, a baby in lf S° lnspired Columbia Broadcasting Symphony. In the dozen «’ ' write a worthy book more, thoroughly with America. abmf/’A 1C RADIO his mother’s arms. and musiclans. intervening years, he has directed such prom- The world would A modernist who is gaining PDavy nnio attentionnV f more and more inent series as “Philco to a ( Continued Radio Hour,” “Symphonic 86 on Page 122) FEBRUARY, 1940 THE ETUDE 87 ,

Study telephones. but it may serve to provide a Music and special desk, equipped with As the HE BEST PROSPECTS for next week’s les- than suggestive; reeled through, viewpoint and to reveal some shortcomings Music in the Home Pictures scenes of the sequences are they sons are the students who take lessons this fresh New Musical exact duration practice. accurately clocked. The of T week. Where there is a large percentage of in common are countenance misrepresentation of one’s wares, Hour,” “Understanding Music,” “Melody Master- Page 85) in seconds; the mood of each class, something is wrong (Continued from each is calculated pupil turnover in a customer by Music,” “The March of Giving a Just Return or abusing the confidence of the pieces,” “Everybody’s in terms of musical values. This pre- with the teacher’s tactics. melo- is classified substituting something “just as good.” Time,” and others. “Snow White 1. successful merchant offers an honest Helen Thomas. such rousing success to the running through of the scenes is re- Among the teachers of my acquaintance, there The Give limi nary are a teacher of voice. A young out for An Actor’s Life for Me, article at a fair price. To do this, he must first Perhaps you dies. Watch peated many times, to establish the nature of is one who has averaged over a hundred new Anything, and, thoroughly, not only in man comes to you for lessons, and you find that a Little Whistle, Three Cheers for required. When each scene has been pupils each year, for over a quarter of a century. of all know his goods the music career in opera. His Upon A Star, the theme also in relation to other com- he expects to qualify for a notably, When You Wish thoroughly analysed in terms of its duration, He has been conspicuously successful in inter- themselves but be able to help his natural abilities are discovered to be only fair, of which is: the composer is assigned esting children and their parents in beginning peting commodities. He must Coming Radio Activities mood, and tempo, the and very limited power. A his customers choose what best fits their needs, and with a short range the one score that shall fit all music study, yet never during that time has task of creating play on his ignorance and USIC LOVERS scarcely need to be told to nor has his to justify that choice. He must leave the final charlatan might requirements. Although familiar music may be teaching schedule been crowded, listen to the Sunday afternoon broadcasts credulity and encourage him in occasionally requisitioned from the library (as work provided a comfortable in- of the New York Philharmonic-Symphony his fantastic dreams until his M (By Permission of Walt Disney Productions) come. It requires no mathemati- was notably the case with the Mendelssohn music Orchestra. They are “tops” with all symphony money is gone. What will you Night’s Dream”) the cal genius to see that, after but used for “Midsummer , cur- fans. Not all listeners, however, may be familiar The Disney studios are now at work upon a do, as a teacher who values your practice is to fit each film with an individual a very few lessons, the average third full length cartoon, temporarily known as rent reputation and integrity? Can with the Young People’s Concerts of the orchestra. either score of its own. Thus, a composer may be asked pupil of this teacher must Although “Uncle” Ernest Schelling, as the kiddies “Fantasia.” It may or may not reach the screen you not direct his attention to produce exactly five seconds of “horror” music, change teachers or give up his called the eminent composer, conductor, pianist, before the end of 1940. The film has a story. to nearer and more accessible goals, music altogether. Probably seven hundred thirty “frames” of romance, a study is no longer at the helm of the orchestra, Leopold Stokowski went to Hollywood recently, help him to a better understand- since the studying, con- to Get and chord to carry through fifteen majority stop How he passed away early in December. But the con- to work on a short Disney cartoon to be based on general theme ing of his possibilities, and vinced either that there is noth- certs are still carried on, and, as under the direc- Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. When the pic- reels. arouse his interest in those copyists set to work, then the ing in music or that it is not for tion of Mr. Schelling, they are planned present ture was finished, it was found to be entirely too Next the ar- If to them. In other words, the teach- things which he can do best? orchestrate it according to the needs a program that engages the attention not only rangers of you can, you will have prevented begin er has shown himself a sales- of the youthful listeners but also of their par- the orchestra, finally the men rehearsals. his a later and harsher awakening, “final” in the preparation, man of ability in making ents. Owing to the tremendous popularity of And this step marks will initial sales, but has failed to you have earned his friend- these programs, it was found necessary ex- the beginning of actual recording. to secure a reasonable percentage to Hold Pupils ship, and you will have secured tend the series. Besides the rest of the regular Again picture is reeled through, but the only of repeat orders. a more valuable pupil than he series, scheduled for Saturday mornings, Feb- musical director sees it. The orchestral musi- the In this and other less extreme otherwise would have been. ruary 17, March 2 and April 13, listeners can director, watch cians, grouped around the their cases, where the best pupil ma- Teachers will recognize the tune in on Monday afternoon, February 19 (CBS, baton, else. In an elevated notes, the and nothing terial is needlessly wasted, every- elements of this situation in 3:45 to 4:45 PM, EST) for , the last concert of the sits at glassed in booth, the “mixer” the control one loses. The teacher loses be- dozens of others: students and extra series. In the Saturday series, the subject board, regulating sound values as If for broad- cause he must spend a disproportionate amount decision to the purchaser—sometimes a difficult parents dazzled by the imagined glories of a con- of “Form” in music is dealt with, while in the casting. Sound technicians stand by. The room is of time and energy in finding an endless suc- thing to do when it seems that an unwise choice cert career, breaking into the movies, or selling Monday afternoon concert the instruments of darkened, but for the lights on the musicians’ cession of fresh prospects and in selling the idea is being made. coffee for Major Bowes. The principle remains the orchestra receive attention. desks and the spotlight on the musical director. of music study to them. The pupils and their If the prospective pupil wants to study “swing,” the same: make no false claims, but offer your “Papa” Damrosch, as the young folks call the The picture is begun. The director raps his baton, families lose, because time, money and—most and you are incapable of teaching him, be honest teaching on its merits. eminent Doctor, is going strong in his twelfth the men begin to play, for the recording. If the precious of all—enthusiasm have been wasted. and send him to a teacher who can do so. Go “An honest article at a fair price.” What de- season on the air. Four programs of his popular least thing goes wrong, the director calls, "Cut!” The cause of music and the teaching profession out of your way to call the pupil’s attention to termines a fair price for one’s lessons? The train- Music Appreciation Hour are scheduled for The orchestra stops, receives corrective advice, lose, because many students, once disappointed articles, concerts, music, musical broadcasts, ing, ability, and experience of the teacher are February (Fridays 2 to 3 PM, EST, NBC-Blue begins again. Over and over again. in their efforts to learn to make music, will records—anything to whet his appetite for a factors, of course. The prices received by compet- Network). These programs will feature the fol- never attempt to do so again. more musical life. For instance, last week there ing teachers must be considered also. No rule can lowing music: February 2—The Classic Suite The music is recorded on sound film by means was a notable Spanish program “on the air.” I be laid down for determining the fee one should (Bach), first half of program, and a Beethoven of a photo-electric cell, and carried over wire as Astonishing Student Mortality sent postals to a number of pupils, and the re- ask; but the teacher may be sure that any Program, second half; February 9—Excerpts in a telephone system. The sound waves vary the great A survey of a few years ago indicated that sponse in interest was extraordinary. mistake in his own estimate of his worth will be from Wagner, Tschaikowsky and Brahms (illus- light intensity and consistency of the illuminated only about forty per cent of American children There a time when much of the teacher’s reflected in one way or another in the patronage trating horns and trumpets), first half of pro- photo-electric cell, which may be compared to a was begin piano study continue to take lessons came from those looked on music he receives, and it can be corrected accordingly. gram, and Joy and Sorrow in Music (Mendels- radio tube. When lit, the photo-electric cell casts who patronage who for as as a year; and only about ten per polite parlor art of the The blunder of resorting to price sohn, Schumann, Beethoven, Bizet), second half; a beam upon the sound film, and this beam much as a accomplishment—a cutting and cent finish three years of study. As these are same order as china painting, pyrography, and making of special rates for students of superior February 16—The Modern Suite (Saint-Saens) varies according to the activity of the cell. The composite figures, the showing of many teachers sampler stitching. Today a multitude of agencies advertising value or bargaining ability is first half of program, and Schubert Works, sec- sound waves are thus photographed on the sensi- always ond half; February 23—Excerpts from Wagner, tized film which, when must be rather worse—as many are undoubtedly have combined to bring about an increase of disastrous. Such things cannot be kept secret, MILLIONS HEAR MAXINE developed, shows lines of Chabrier, ON THE AIR varying far better than this average. musical intelligence which has opened up a far and the people quickly assume that the lowest Dvorak and Luther (illustrating trom- widths. The developed film is through Maxine's lovely contralto voice is heard run bones and weekly in solos Is such a loss natural or necessary? Why does wider market for music teaching and at the same rate charged is the highest rate earned. tubas) , first half of program, and a sound The "On the Air" with Phil Spitalny and His All Girl Orchestra. projection machine which plays, or March Music (Schubert, Beethoven, Raff, gives it occur, and what remedies can be found? Sure- time has produced a wide differentiation in the favored students lose confidence in and respect Rim- back, the recorded sound. A strip of sound sky-Korsakoif, Mozart) second half. good for track is ly any business or profession, which loses so field. for the teacher, the rest feel that they are being , a short film, and was not released. In- photographically printed on the blank large a part of its clientele each year, is deliberately overcharged, stead, it is being held over for elaboration edge of the movie film, and all soon class him Treading into so that sound and picture Giving Competent Guidance the By Paths a full length picture, which struggling under a heavy handicap. It is a with the side street vendor of shoddy clothing will be less a plot may be run off on the same projection machine. tribute to the vitality of music that it goes for- whose prices are Readers of The Etude will be interested in a story than an illustrated concert. Deems Taylor It may be that the prospective student wants not fixed by the value of his new recital ward despite such losses; but it certainly is no goods but vary with the gullibility series featuring the less familiar is to be musical narrator, the music is to be wrote training which the teacher is unprepared or un- of his cus- for Warner Brothers’ “Anthony Adverse” piano literature. Vera Brodsky, a widely known chosen from the regular symphonic tribute to the business methods of a great many willing to give, or he may have based his decision tomers. repertoire, was transferred to twelve thousand concert and radio pianist, is presenting and all selections are nine hundred teachers. on misunderstanding of his possibilities, a weekly to be played by Mr. Sto- and five feet a own or of film. In straight musical pictures, Give in Good Measure program over the Columbia network (Saturdays kowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Unfortunately, wherever our private teachers of the attractions of the field which he has where the music is part of 3:35 to 4:00 PM, EST) in which it is How is a picture the play rather than are trained, attention is concentrated on the 2. Give sufficient “service , her avowed scored? How are the efforts chosen. Such a situation is difficult to meet satis- ” with each sale of a background setting for mood, intention to avoid the beaten path of conven- of composers, copyists, arrangers, librarians, the composer artistic and technical aspects of music to such factorily. As a business proposition, only one your ability to assure the customer con- *n scenarioist of efficiency tional . work in closer association, extent that training for composers, eras and styles. “My series of ductors, and musicians, all fitted to the an teaching, or the more course seems open: let the teacher, as salesman, and satisfaction in the use of his purchase. elaborate building up action climaxes The programs will put a strong emphasis on Amer- mechanisms which permit movie for the songs of the practical phase of securing pupils, as distinct hosiery salesman gives patrons to see star performer. point out the comparative values and possibilities advice on the care of ican music,” Dance numbers are specially performance, is says the artist, “and upon contem- and hear at the same time? Warner Brothers also from neglected. One result of involved, and accept the student’s decision either stockings to secure long wear. Dealers in fitted in, and the studios mechan- porary compositions of all countries. I plan to furnishes interesting data on report that these pieces this emphasis is that many teachers never realize their recording. are especiahy to take the training which this teacher can ical and electrical appliances follow up their play lesser known music by familiar composers; difficult because of the high speed the necessity of “selling” their teaching in much that honestly offer or to look elsewhere for what he sales with free inspections and adjustment for ancient and Making the must prevail throughout that modern music by Russian and Music Fit them. Hollywood the same way their less artistic brethren of wants. Good business practice never varying periods of time. spends tens of would We are all familiar with Spanish composers; and some of the highly in- Scoring is thousands of dollars annually on trade and the professions must market begun as soon as the film editor the free courtesies of the gasoline stations. teresting has music (much of which works of the contemporary Hungarian made the first rough the casual movie goer their goods and services. cut of the film. This rough may hardly What opportunities are there for the school represented by Bela Bartok, Zoltan notice, especially if it in- Let us examine a few Ko- version may be subsequently altered, is used as common business teacher to contribute but it is 10 °r flnale to the student’s en- daly, Ernst von Dohnanyi, and others.” Young the first music, which is during principles and practices, to see how they working start, and with it begins ti^ ^ played joyment of and enthusiasm pianists the showing of for music, looking for some new and unusual ma- musical life of the film. J cast lists, credit so might be applied to the marketing of The rough cut is shown lines, and outside the limits of the lesson terial will find Miss haS no art itself? Brodsky’s programs of valu- in the projection room, P ^ the picture itself) and if musical instruction. Obviously, the par- to the musical director the ; s Strangely enough, able p„t ** °f " some teachers need assistance. and his staff. °Utlay> allels between music teaching and other They are equipped with stop ^niPment. and meticu- tU to be reminded The ™ me S that the principal reason Gulf Screen Guild Theater (CBS, anything Sundays watches, and the musical director (in the at all. music has come lines of endeavor are not exact, nor can case of to oeenrf f^ for studying music is simply the desire to from 7:30 to 8 PM, EST) (Continued on Page 133) Warner Brothers, 6 °f " ' such an examination as this be ^ he is Leo Forbstein) ^ OWn in the talkie mU more c!l. sits learn at a sical” world to make ( Continued on Page 130) 88 FEBRUARY, 1940 THE ETUDE 89 — —

elusive Spirit which trick to woo that hurt minds.” (I am happy brings “balm to Music and Study you avoid those pernicious Music and Study to note that tablets.) sleeping done automatically, naturally and without con- Have you ever observed a sleeping per- Vocal Method of in some degree Simplified effort. Fourth course, to breathe more slowly A scious — son? He seems breathing muscles than when awake; he inhales deeply, the throat, vocal organs and Round Table then after a noticeable pause, expels his were in use. They obeyed the call for action, Teachers relaxed sigh. Why The breath in a kind of not spontaneously. Fifth—another thing to be noted: night? Be sure try to imitate this at to in pronouncing the syllables clearly and distinct- and gently—but don't strug. inhale slowly for Beginning Singers ly, your lips, tongue and mouth did their articu- Monthly breath”; each time Conducted gle for a “deep you lating work correctly and with no direct help Down Touch exhale count “one” silently, then see how Up and from you. Everything happens as it should, auto- By far you can count. If the mental relaxa- please print diagrams of a matically. In other words, without premeditated Will you produced by such a long, boring, hand, arms and shoulder showing their tion when doesn't put you in the effort. That is the way you always speak and exact relations to the keyboard rhythmical swing By when is learn sing. playing the down touch, and also land of Nod by the count of fifty you are that the way you should to playing held and leyato tones with the fflaie too hardened a case for Dr. Maier. As up touch—as explained on pages 8, 9 and the Piano,” by for me, I've never gone beyond ten! It Practice with Singing Tones 10 of the book, “Playing Noted •id Maier and Corzilius? Your explanations even puts me off after two cups of coflee Now practice musical tones. Begin with the are so clear that I believe I understand Music Educator or an exciting concert. singing of (pause) to the them, but I want to be sure. e LON ON (pause) HON, down Are the weight touch and the (jeortf Well Known Vocal Specialist pitch of middle C. touch the same? —D. W., Georgia. Etude for Students Correspondents irith this Depart- The requested to limit then ment are consider your page and many other Letters to One Hundred and Fifty I Words articles In The Etude so valuable Uut I do my best to persuade all my student* field lessly and deeply. Not too deeply. to become subscriber*. Many of my puptu OR ALL-ROUND USEFULNESS in the Re- underprivileged. I try to spread out tain breath a second or two, release of the key afterward. (Again, use are of vocal music, amateurs rate higher than then ex- my own copy of The Etude over the pedal.) F professionals. Why? Because without count- hale, first, with a whispered Ah or Awe damper month, but It doe* not go far with forty of making No. 2 shows the whole act pupils! Have you any *ugge*tlon* to nuke less amateurs there would be no great oratorio or Oh. Second, do the same but with a hand are in get all of pupil* to a pure down tone; arm and as to how I can my choruses, choral societies, church choirs, glee smooth musical tone on an easy pitch, at the beginning, mid- sec The Etude every month? this same position clubs and no amateur light opera organizations. using the same preceding vowel sounds. —N. D , Michigan. and end of the down touch. There dle Professionals could not and would not take part Avoid any feeling of throat strain or must be no pulling or yanking down of You bet X have—I'm Just bursting with in the groups just named. And, remember, from tightness. Avoid mental tenseness. or arm, no finger action, no Feel the wrist 'em! If students cannot subscribe singly, the gentlest inward move- the ranks of amateurs all professional singers at ease. If breathing correctly, no pressure, just how about two. three or even four "club- ment of the whole arm and body result- are recruited. tightening or holding of the diaphragm ferreted out, and which must be under- bing” together? The monthly copy could Imagine my surprise on finding that ing in the most fragile pianissimo. Other, What is singing? “Singing is the interpretation and contiguous muscles will be felt. stood before you can achieve a complete be sent to you for distribution to the only these two simple sketches (by my more dynamic down touches are offshoots of text by means of musical tones produced by 4th. When outdoors, “cure.” I know nothing of these, and students, each one holding the magazine inhale through son, Tedi were needed to show the dif- of this “pure” approach. I hope to discuss the therefore can only ask a few questions, for a week or two, and taking turns for the human voice.” (“The Art of the Singer” nose while walking five steps, re- ference between the up and down ap- these in later issues of The Etude. which, if you answer them truthfully, may permanent copies. Or (If you can aflord Henderson) tain the breath for another five steps, proach. No. 1 illustrates the beginning of Meanwhile, if you remember that a key, get at the root of your difficulty. it) offer pupils prize subscriptions to To become a singer of merit, one must have a then exhale for five more steps. Keep it up touch—low wrist, finger touching down touch is really an in touch you will 1. Is your own practice concentrated be awarded on holidays or birthdays, if good voice, a musical ear, keen sense of time, up for a block or two. elbow close to body; No. 2, the finished not go far wrong. enough? Are you permitting yourself to lesson averages stack up to a certain high There 5th. up touch just as the arm. lightly pro- If you want to prove to your own satis- rhythm and motion. must be practice, Take a moderate breath, then spend four hours in desultory, lacka- level. If you cannot manage the entire pelled outward and upward by the elbow faction the difference between the up and faithful and intelligent. To crown all there must whisper the counts from one to ten daisical “fooling ’round” at your piano, amount, offer half a subscription as a tip, is about to leave the key. Remember down approach, first put on your damper be the gift of imagination and the soul of song. slowly on one exhalation. Increase two hours of intense,, well directed the in pure up touch the prepared key good mezzoforte tone when Christmas gift. And don't forget that a that pedal and play a whispering gradually from day to day. to sound by “finger action,” moving mental effort would get better results? good way to win a free subscription to Tits is not made with No. 1; when your upward Soon will 2. Are you deceiving yourself in the The Tell How Talk you be easily able to extend but by this gentle fling of the elbow arm has reached No. 2 position you Etude is for youngsters (or oldsters' to of is the matter of technic—or are you making be The purpose this plan to give instructions whispering to forty or fifty, and with immediate release of the key as soon are ready for your down tone. Pause for secure three others; this ought not to every second count towards achieving in- that beginners will be able to understand and without effort. The correct as the tone sounds. After the position in a second, release your tone to the key difficult if you canvas musical dubs, whisper is upward, stantaneous control of your pianistic ap- other can put into practice. The exercises for develop- like that No. 2 the arm continues to bound top, then play a pianissimo tone with the choirs, choruses, orchestras, and made with a gentle whispered proach? then falls naturally to the lap. (Use paint brush touch—a gentle full arm groups In your town. The Ervtw will be ment of breathing and production of tone will be letter H or F. Whispering enables one 3. Do you constantly work, in both damper pedal, of course, to sustain the “dab”—releasing the key instantly after- glad to send you details of this plan. in accord with natural laws and principles, and to spin out the breath in an economical bounding teaching and practicing, for intensity 1 tone.) The reasons for this ward, and finishing with arm still in No. Perhaps you could persuade a woman * so, free of perplexing details. May the reader go smooth flow. It also promotes breath 1. to use only a split without tenseness? That is, do you prac- release to lap are 2 position. Then depress wrist, drop elbow club, a men’s organization, or same art slowly, digest each thought given, control T and then obey when singing. the tone; 2. to eliminate with tice in the “impulse” w ay, often explained second to make to side and start all over again patrons to start a fund or to give a con- implicitly. on this page? all all tension the moment the tone sounds; another up tone. cert. the proceeds of which would go to- 4. Have you found In the section of The Etude reserved for singers, A Word or 3. to be able to listen objectively to the Apply this to thirds, triads and other a teacher or coach wards Etude subscriptions for deserving Two of Caution in you tell how articles on voice training are published In all breathing tone after it is produced. Much time chords. whom have confidence, to help you young students. practice, vocal exer- careful preparation, make surer progress? (Everyone each month. These talks are contributed by emi- cises, and GEORGE CHADWICK STOCK should be spent in Yes, of course, the down touch and needs A good place to go for back numbers of singing of songs, make sure both physical and mental, before each such professional “bucking up.”) nent voice specialists. They particularly that weight touch are the same. The Etude is your Public Library. If if appeal to the whole body feels free, buoyant yourself: Is my wrist 5. Do you throw yourself tone is played. Ask enthusiastic- is not a to be many talented young and older singers who for and alive with vitality. regular subscriber. It ought Keep the mind free of low? Does my finger touch the key top? ally and wholeheartedly into your teach- reason or another Sleeplessness ashamed of itself. Current and back one are endeavoring to im- confusing and unnecessary vocal details. Is my elbow higher than my hand? Am ing? When copies its their should always be available on prove voices without the aid of a teacher. singing, whether it be exercises elbow as it makes the hope you will not think me “balmy” 6. Are you just as vitally or songs, forget I watching my I interested in shelves for for help In a nonmusical reference. Some read and study vocal text books. Others get breathing exercises tone? Is my elbow light; does it float? If I ask you your students as you are in and a methodical way of refer to yourself as your own Call and matter. You often attention to the sight playing help from listening to first rate radio artists. In- producing How much tone do I want? All this question work? tones. Sing! Singing when at its artis- "Doctor” Maier, so perhaps my repertoire material offered each month In it is really terviews with singers of experience are a help. tic best sounds very complicated, but is not so irrelevant. never reveals a method of technic, the music section. And. by the way. what of Be sure that the tone in Is this : I teach many hours singing these very simple when you do it! My problem lead you to become their wise counsello breathing or of tone production. syllables every day, and practice four hours dally would Round Table readers think of in- is as free, spontaneous Legato up tones are made exactly like and friend? The Vocal Instrument and naturally produced besides. Since I am very strong and cluding a ‘Technic of the depart- the bounding release except that the key 8. Do you have Month" as when they were spoken. healthy it seems as though I ought to he one or more close friend Space is too limited for describing the vocal Use a smooth, pleasing ment in the music section? studies Begin Vocal Practice with is kept lightly depressed, and the arm of a “program.” whom you often Short Speaking Tones quality of tone, able to carry this much see. and to whos organs, which may be seen in not too loud. Never sing harsh, with of early, intermediate advanced any text book on In a perfectly natural and pleasing circles back again to No. 1 position after However, I am very much troubled troubles you lend a and voice, not strident, sympathetic ear? development of the voice for singing. throaty or nasal tones in any songs or sleeplessness, and feel that I could do grades might be printed, the material- loudly, speak the following three syllables: No. 2 is reached. 9. Do you have at least one vital, LON exercises. much better work If I were not so ex- non chosen from pub- All exercises are to be transposed Then, surprise! Illustration No. 2 is musical interest the original or already (pause) ON (pause) HON. Do this slowly and to hausted from lack of sleep. I have tried which you keep u;v- lower lished sources tackling a different tech- Breathing Exercises distinctly. and higher keys according to vocal also a perfect illustration of pure almost every sensible remedy (except swimming, tennis, a language, astrononn — Having spoken the syllables as di- ca- gently sleeping powders, of which I disapprove), nical problem each Chords, mel- 1st. Stand easily erect. Chest pacity. Begin practice in down touch—high, hanging wrist, church work—or any other month. up without rigid rected take notice: First—that you felt the range that comes but nothing seems to do any good. I have activity? ody no throat straightened finger in close contact with 10. Are you playing, various touches, "pia cement" holding. Maintain this posture easiest to your own taken brisk walks before retiring, have outgoing or ingrowing? throughout all action. Second—that you used breath but without voice. Gradually add higher studies, finger ar- key top, elbow away from body—in fact, swallowed gallons of warm milk and You see what I independence, scales, exercises and songs. and lower notes am driving at don thought of it. Third you were unaware of the by transposing the scales, as far the whole arm poised on the key like a chocolate, and have read dozens of sopo- you? peggios, double thirds, ail would — Your present activity may octaves— 2nd. Again take an erect, easy posture. Inhale as that can rific be so ego action of any breathing muscles. Everything be done without strain or featherweight paint brush. Be sure your books in those wee, small hours. I centric or lacking have their innings. was forcing. have even read the Bible through from in a sense of accom and exhale several times naturally, naturally. Avoid high wrist hangs directly over the key to be If you think the notes that do not come easily to cover to cover, and have just begun plishment that it would this "Technic of the not result i The diaphragm, with the played; then, when you are ready, the key Month" a a abdominal and other individual voice. “Genesis” again! I would be most grate- healthy fatigue, but in nervous good idea send The Em« tensio muscles, will work with perfect if is gently but quickly depressed by a slight ful for any remedy you may suggest. . and postcard saying coordination a keyed up state of mind so. and make your c*n When satisfied, after repeated trials, that you D. D., California. difficult t In inward movement of the whole arm and suggestions. Also, n let alone. this beginning vocal practice adhere let's have your have produced correctly the singing of the body, like a paint brush giving quick Undoubtedly there are 'psychological these simple instructions. three a subscriptions, pronto. all this, to . . . (After syllables to the pitch of “dab” of color to a canvas with instant factors in your case which you have not lam middle C, pass to exercise — sure you will admit that as a pianist 3rd. A suggestion: Inhale slowly, gently, noise- 2 . Im a B°°d circulation promoter!* 90 FEBRUARY, 1940 THE ETUDE 91 9 . 4 3

Music and Study best __ and with Resonance Problems formances. SingQinp- siowiyslowly Those through from beginning to end on a Music and Study PO e single breath. -drmitronij £“ *m be SpM m (J2ii (j' the top notes power and volume of First Steps at Improvisation term “profession” has been (second measure) The defined as “highly specialized Ex’. 8 __ ff often knowledge, scientifically applied for the benefit of others”; or, it is an our musicianship. We should never activity such HAT A USEFUL ART is point and ton expression of an as the sit down heavily at such a use of the gain loudness of organist, It promotes economical Be careful to orator declared in improvisation. An LON, then ON and fine qual- unlettered more wait. Practice singing unable to complete three sacrifice of free and for instance, is often called breath. If without than aptly chosen diction, W altering the rhythm of the emphatic By all notes of the scale from la—then drop HON, on scales on a single breath, try two tone. Begin with upon to fill in gaps. Some players ity of be of “the inculcation of the in- scale passage in Ex. 2(C) to triple to C an octave above, inclu- to Transpose to middle C scales. Soon it will be possible continue with ah. have a natural gift for doing this; 1 and comprehensible into the ignorant by time, it is possible for the accom- sive of semitones. Sopranos and and sing three easily, next four, five to higher keys. and others find it very difficult. practice higher. Con- the incompetent.” panying part to display greater con- tenors may one breath. Use give the idea of im- finally six scales on Ex. all Never up interest, go lower. Let us see how this applies to trast and to heighten its traltos and basses may syllables of previous provising, you feel you the different voice because to the force or strain for any tones. the profession of training, and as in Ex. 3, a style suited Never exercises. Remember to transpose all cannot attain brilliancy in this this with the most profound respect pastorale, barcarolle, or cradle song. exercises to lower and higher keys. fascinating art. If a speaker can Important Information 9 is to be sung with sincerity of the opinions scales Each note of Ex. for the of (A) is what a pupil of the writer played at his Also practice all the different drawl say a few words, grammatically, to the point, Ex. Do not slur or less well acquainted with The L in LON causes the tongue staccato touch. others is first attempt. When it was pointed out that this slow, fast and faster. entire and with a pleasing delivery, he does all that in the note. Sing the thereto. quickly to lie limp and flat Ex. 6 from note to facts relative necessarily is merely a dull succession of sixths, and really Without taking breath sing And of usually required of him. He need not crisp attack or starting of on a single breath. writer has said, “This is a very than a reproduction of the canto mouth. A from start to finish with no interrup- exercise A be a brilliant orator. An organist is in very much nothing more prevents transpose all exer- the syllable ON be sure to voice exercise, because it altered the bass as at (B) . This was tone with tion of the flow of tone. course, helpful the same position. fermo, he breathy quality of tone. The H in cises lower and higher. the voice in the nasal cavities, better; but there was still the objection a places The first thing to be done is to cultivate a certainly with HON tends to relieve the 10 resonance chambers." in the added part were mere singing Ex. its proper feeling for melodic interest, by producing mel- that half the notes Slowly and vocal cords of tightness „ so to elevate to be two-part It is practice adding a part to throat Now were one the odies without any attempt at harmonization, not unisons, whereas it was supposed a good plan to prevents a or overtension. It also larynx and tongue that the com- exercises on harmony. “What about a little contrary motion?” scales in different keys, sometimes below, some- The breath used, of course, is the forgetting left hand melodies and throaty tone. on the is me- harsh or bined resonance space of throat and care that every melody so was suggested. This, after some hesitation times above. See that this added part residual air constantly in the lungs. 10 is one the pedals only. Take Should throat stiffness still persist, The slow scale in Ex. decided improve- surprising what mouth were reduced to the mini- definite form, with the requisite pupil’s part, elicited (C)—a lodious and musicianly. It is This exercise serves two purposes. by Lilli Leh- improvised has a try the following remedy: whisper strongly recommended is independent. But it savors facility mum. and only the nasal cavities left implied cadential ef- ment, for each part this develops. First, to take the student’s attention soprano. She number of measures and softly, slowly and distinctly the sylla- mann, noted dramatic contrapuntal style. This indulge in resonance space, what sort of short available too much of the old The next stage no doubt will be to from his throat and vocal organs. will be as fects. A good plan is to select any bles LON (pause) ON (pause) HON. named it “the grand scale.” It such as tone would one get? It is evident to try to improvise a new, equally a more ambitious form of canto fermo, Second, it teaches use of the residual to Sing. Use melody and This eases the throat and causes found in her book “How cultivate freedom that the combined space of throat the same framework, not being sat- a flexible folk melody, so as to the air in case the supply inhaled should n h mnp nh nn good one, on tightness to disappear. Repeat and variety of movement. Hymn tunes are usual- reaching the end of a and mouth, with the bony roof of isfied with a mere alteration of the notes. Before these syllables several give out before whispering of invent ly too static in style to make the best exercises long phrase. Thus, an awkward stop- Additional Practicing Material the mouth as sounding board, is the putting the model aside, make an effort to times, to assure free action of the on the same lines, and for the purpose in view. back ping of the motion of a song is Satisfactory progress probably will proper, or principal resonance cham- a new, attractive rhythm throat and vocal cords. Then go In due course one becomes eager to pass on prevented. weeks, then begin ber, and that the nasal cavities are to impart a fresh spirit to the original melody. to the audible singing of the syllables. be made in a few stimulates creative power. to three-part work, and eventually to ordinary plan may be This Ex. 7 was one said to be used practicing slightly more difficult auxiliary — reflecting, or echoing This greatly The whispering four-part harmony. Remember to introduce imi- Caruso. cavities. nasal cavities do not. The invention of plain melodies will naturally there is any very often by vocalises. Procure Marchesi’s “Ele- The resorted to whenever effectively done. It need 1.” moment, com- be followed by the more fascinating task of im- tation when it can be stiffness of the throat, tongue or lips. mentary Exercises, Vol. 384, Opus as we shall see In a provising in two parts. In doing this we must be not be slavishly strict. Often all that is necessary This also applies to the singing of Also get “Panofka, Opus 85,” Book bine sufficient resonance space to content to progress slowly, but a little patience is a mere suggestion of the device. songs as well as exercises. One also Book Two. Be sure to get constitute them the proper or prin- will be well rewarded. The ideal is to make each Of course one must avoid accompanying every Sing exercise 3 slowly, smoothly He valued it as a warming up prep- Panofka in the special edition with cipal resonance chamber. the two parts interesting and effective. Let note of the melody by a different chord. There and with utmost musical quality. aration for concert and operatic per- words. It also has been stated that tones of early exercises be short, say eight measures is a story that, when given the following passage, are resonated In the cavities (?) be- your at first, and sixteen later. In this way the prog- hind the nose. The fact is that, if ress of both parts can be critically considered Ex. one inserts a Anger back of the soft from start to finish. This sounds like suggesting palate and up Into the post-nasal counterpoint at the keyboard. But do not be space, one can move the finger about alarmed; there is no need to adhere to the aca- one quarter of an Inch forward and demic counterpoint of the textbooks. On the con- a student perpetrated the harmonization in Ex 5. back, and to the right and left; so Renew breath at the check marks trary, the practical, modern variety is what is that we have a resonance cavity of and, of course, noiselessly and with- more useful. We can lightly discard the old- of about three quarters of an inch, in out conscious effort. The taking fashioned canto fermo, with its stolid, egg-like for width, depth, and height. This is the a= breath as directed is preparation semibreves. What a relief to take one that will r only resonance cavity "behind the quick phrasing in songs. be helpful in a modern sense, enabling us to nose,” spaces Sing Ex. 4 with la, then with oh, the other resonance concentrate our attention upon adding a free with awe. being the “funnels." or IrTmla-’ law, ah and last part, either above or below. mm which passages of the nose itself, Such a canto fermo would be a simple scale lead to the nostrils. There is a cavity passage; for example, This may be difficult to believe; and perhaps it above the post-nasal cavity, called is just as well. But the illustration does show up Ex. 1 A NOVEL ORGAN DESIGN the sphnoidal sinus: but this is em- the awful effect of a succession of chords in root bedded In the bony partition be- This organ, in the rear gallery of the First Congre- position and a relentless harmonization of every gational Church of LaSalle, Illinois, designed by tween the brain the nose and note of the melody, completely ignoring its pos- and Walter Hartkamp, was built to be seen as well as direct passing notes. It throat, so that there is no Now here are three styles of simple treatment heard. Notice the chimes suspended near sibilities as graceful seems al- Sing slowly, smoothly, with nice the it to suggest resonance communication between of this phrase. ceiling. Without descending to the "freakish," it most superfluous an amendment such even flow of tone. Hold the last note shows a seeking for something fresh in the out- and the nasal cavities. as the following Ex. 6. of each measure. Use ah, awe, oh, ward design of the "King of Instruments." The cause of this mistaken M** ooh, lah and loo, alternately. Breathe Ex.G about resonance at v marks. the size of the nasal space is that This is one of several exercises to be found In the fact added part, however, does remind us that when given to my mother by Jenny Lind. most singers, and writers, have seer, one part is static the accompanying part or parts My grandfather, Isaac Chadwick only illustrations In books on sin?- are best kept moving. A long note in the canto Stock, was a close friend of P. T. ing and anatomy; and. as these are fermo, for instance, is an open invitation to show -' Barnum. Through P. T. Barnum my in most cases badly out of prop0 mother met Jenny Lind several times. tion on the one hand, and the pic- I have a gold and pearl pen knife tured cavity and passages stripped No doubt it has been noticed that almost all given to my grandmother by Jenny of their muscles, membranes arc melodies modulate naturally on certain more or less well-defined Lind. cartilages, on the other, they appe*- ORGAN lines. To harmonize all the cadences in the original ( Continued Sing the three scales of Ex. 5 much larger than they really are. # on Page 124) as we see them in the cadaver. FEBRUARY, 1940 92 93 THE ETVVl . :

Old Black Joe Paraphrase Music and Study Black Joe, Paraphrase, Music and Study Q. 1. In Old by Charles Gimbel. Is not the quarter note with the hold and trill (measure 12) on and the third count of this measure? Questions fingering if the Indicate Why Use Ninth Chords? 2. Does not that the trill proper begins on the note America chords in in Q. 1. What is the use ol ninth (A-flat)? WiU you please write the Making above Violin L. T. composition? trill for me?—Miss 2. Are they used more often in popular music than in classical selections? to Just how each 3. What book would you advise me vibrations per second). for adult harmony student who has IOLIN MAKING in America is in By in get an Answers plate did this is not made clear harmony in college? had one year of its infancy, so far as quantity experimental bowing 4. What is the value of the study of his lectures, and W. E. M. V production is concerned. Our bass counterpoint?— an upon the average violin top with makers are usually repairmen who have ill Service I* bar attached is almost certain to give A. 1. Ninth chords give added richness Music Information a A undertaken violin making as an ex- the top and dissonance (feeling of activeness) four different tones, as long as years the J periment or hobby. For many to music. is of even thickness throughout. This supplied ! used very frequently in large factories of Europe have 1 b, are all 2. They are Conducted By - is because the sectors a, a , b composers of this country with violins so cheap that popular music, but modern of different size and their pitch is de- are very fond of them, our hand labor could not compete with “concert” music Interview pendent upon the thickness of the plate also, were composers of the Ueni the costly An too. So, the product turned out by with relation to the area. Only the back Romantic and Impressionistic schools, machines of the foreigners. One can- of the violin could be expected to give such as Wagner, Chopin, Debussy, Ravel, finest tools G‘ not deny the fact that the SANGEB 1 B, B' W. HERBERT points A, A Even early classicists such By the tone C at all four , and others. and a great deal of precision are neces- as Mozart and Haydn used them to (Figure 1.) jj sary in making really good violins. In of the some extent. f.olleqc Savart’s study of the models Professor of School Music, Oberlin A. 1. Ves, you are correct; however, America, where tools and seasoned 3. Any of the following would probably masters reveals other in- there should be a slowing up on the lim violin with perfectly flat top and back would have three leading Cremona of Harmonic wood are not always readily obtained, many be satisfactory: “Manual International Dictionary details. Guarnerius and Amati also be- Musical Editor, Webster New three counts, because of the rapidity of firms practically no carrying power. Other violins with teresting Technic” by Tweedy; “Lessons in Har- makers buy their supplies from eastern the arpeggio. arching are often found to have lieved in making the backs of their violins thickest mony, Book II” by Wedge; “Applied who have imported them from Europe. Violin high and abrupt 2. You are also correct about the trill The in the center. They differed in that they graduated Harmony,” complete and revised edition, been so perfected abroad that most a dull, thick tone of little carrying power. answered unless accompanied by the m making has No question will be in THE ETUDE f A-flat In this case This is tops published. beginning on makers that increased air volume their tops also. Joseph Guarnerius made the by Heacox and Lehmann. and address of the inquirer. Only initials, or pseudonym given, will be of our makers are content to adopt the patterns belief of some an ad libitum trill, so continue it u tag usually of his instruments thickest at the edges and These books may be procured through of the old masters, rather than to make costly will produce greater tone volume, is appropriate, but better not ex- publishers of The Etude. as you feel thinnest in the center; while Nicholas Amati made the experiments with their own models. This is a fallacious. it too long, because of the long, rapid 4. as harmony is a study of the tend Just because there are certain Probably the relation of the longitudinal arch- the tops thickest in the center and thinnest at the best available pianist and given him the run that follows. Change the fingenns safe course to follow, construction of chords, counterpoint is a Beginning a High School states, the three theories concerning the structure of violins ing of the top and back to the angle at which the edges. As a consequence, Savart the construction of melodies music to practice. to 32 as follows: 43, 42. 32. 32. 33, 32, and so basic study of the classes of violins have distinctive tonal character- 6. has gotten well disregarded by any maker who neck is fastened to the instrument affects and of ways to combine melodies. Any Glee Club When the chorus on. This gives you better fingers with that should not be after two months delicate sensitivity of these parts as much as any istics closely paralleling these structural peculi- well trained musician must be thor- under way—perhaps which to trill. wishes to be successful. oughly schooled in counterpoint as well Q. I have been requested to attempt the —confer with its members about the There are several books on the market that other one thing. If the top and back of a dis- arities. The violins of Stradivarius have combined organization of a glee club in a high desirability of using one of the two violins, and the violin be placed upon a table top and brilliancy, mellowness, and carrying power; those as in harmony. school where there has been no music in- offer valuable advice on making mantled periods each week for separate glee I round it Passages struction of any sort. All my experience amateur would do well to study these thoroughly pressed down firmly with the thumb, as in of Guarnerius, great volume, but little flexibility; has been with groups of which the mem- clubs of boys and of girls. If they like Q. 1. In the Otto Singer piano tran- to make an instrument. Even Figures 1 and 2, while a well rosined bow is drawn those of Amati, great sweetness, but little carrying bers are able to read music. I am to have before attempting Rules for Modulating the idea begin at once; but if they are 1 scription of Llrbc. lad. there u* of the across of the edges at A, A power. Savart attributes these characteristics to two periods, each forty-five minutes, a then, his troubles will be numerous. A few perpendicularly any , lukewarm, wait until the next year. many tremolo passages scattered throuth- Q. Please give me some simple rules for week. Can you suggest proper methods are tones. out the piece. Is It necessary to play the pitfalls into which he is likely to plunge, B, B\ the plates will be found to produce the thickness and arching of the tops. modulating.—N. D. and materials? The school budget con- 7. Get a copy of my book “Music in actual number of notes Indicated by a suggestions for avoiding clarity will be found to depend upon tains no appropriation for music, so my the Junior High School” and read espe- mentioned here, with The tonal A. The simplest way to modulate is to equipment will probably be limited to a particular figure? Various Woods cially the chapters on glee clubs them. the degree of pressure which is exerted by the locate the dominant seventh chord of the piano and a blackboard.—R. E. M. and tests. You may secure this makers think that they can improve thumb. It, therefore, is apparent that the longi- But it must be apparent that much of the tone new key to which you wish to go, and and the other Some books Ex. I developing the fibres that would quality is also the approach that chord as smoothly as pos- A. You have given us quite a nut to mentioned from the publishers of upon the old Italian masterpieces by tudinal stress upon wood dependent upon density of the crack, and The Etude. or belly. sible. Thus: we have not the space to do a different kind of bulge to the back be produced by string tension would tend to pro- wood as well as upon the thickness of the plates. a really good job. Neither do we know 8. Make good use of your musical »4'> i Others try to change the size or angle of the duce clarity of tone. The top and back of a violin are made of deal the special circumstances in your par- ability, your knowledge of adolescent /-holes in the hope that they may let the sound The above experiment, however, will reveal to and maple, respectively. The harder the wood, ticular school well enough to write a psychology, and your common sense. If such an Interpretation la necesaary. the out of the violin better. Still others adopt mod- the amateur that the various sectors of the plates the lower the natural tone of the plate. Thus, if positive answer. Here are a few concrete problem becomes more difficult when ibt bass bars, soundposts, bridges, or block- give different tones. This is because the areas of the top and back were made of identical thick- suggestions, however, which may or may following ta reached: ernistic perfection. not work. Six Against Four ing, to achieve what they think is the sectors are different, in the case of the belly, ness, the top would always have the higher ft ! possible differences of graduation of 1. Announce to the entire school that and because natural tone. Q. Will you please explain how to play Air—and Vibrations a chorus call it the last line the top and back exist. Wood for violins always should be sawed on D I A V, I DI h VJ I — a mixed glee club if on page two of MacDowell s the Shadow Dance? I you prefer—is to be organized, the mem- mean the passage where Probably one of the most erroneous beliefs prev- The French philosopher, M. Savart, believed quarter and fitted together as shown in Figures Lento the right hand has six sixteenth bership to be limited to, say, fifty. notes with the air content violins always while the left hand plays four alent is the one that deals that the two plates of the best 3 and 4. The growth rings are closest together sixteenth Or Is this method of notation meant 2. Announce the time and place of a notes.—D. B. S. It has been long believed that vibrated in unison assembled, and he de- solely to Indicate that two notes are to be of the instrument. when near the bark and the best violins have the finest tryout, having previously consulted with played amplifies the original A. if you count six—the common de- In rapid alternation to the metedj the air inside the violin vised many experiments to prove his contention. graining in the center of the tops, although some the principal and probably the football In the other hand? nominator of two and three you will vibrations of the strings and releases the tone He states that the violins of Stradivarius had tops rare specimens have evenly spaced graining coach about this important matter. find 2. How is the following to be played: that the three notes of the triplet come into outer space through the holes. This is quite of the same thickness throughout, but that the throughout. Coarsely grained tops do not neces- 3. Find out whether the “Brown Twice V, A!, V I VI on counts C 7 1, 3, and 5, and the two notes true, but two violins may be made to contain backs were thickest in the center. These parts sarily make a poor tone, provided the widest 55 Song Book” has been used in either fall on counts Ex.a 1 and 4, as follows the same amount of air; yet one will were so grade or high school and if it has not, exactly attuned to each other that when the violin graining is placed near the outer edges of the other will Pronouncing Musicians Names get five or six dollars from somewhere m have the Stradivarius tone, while the was assembled, each plate gave the tone C <512 instrument. A few of the old makers sawed the and order fifty copies, including one be an abomination. It seems to be generally backs slabwise, but nearly all these instruments Q. 1. Will you please give me the cor- lJ laterally rect pronunciation of the following: “accompaniment edition.” If this book agreed that the convexity, both and have dull tone quality and lack responsiveness. Streabbog; Leybach; Lachner; Schytte; is already familiar to the pupils, Is plates, plus their gradua- select this a true tremolo? I have been read- longitudinally, of the All modern makers of note use both one-piece Nollet; Handel. some other one—possibly the “Green ing them as two distinct chords meant to has the greatest influence upon carrying 2. Will you please tell me how to count tion, and two-piece backs sawed on the quarter. Twice 55 Book.” fill the time Interval of an eighth note: and play the following measure of Scot- Song and resonance. Turning to extremities, a therefore I have been playing the first power Savart states that in a piece of wood sawed on tish Tone Picture, by MacDowell. 4. At the tryout, test each pupil for chord twice In rapid succession and fol- —Miss I. S. ^ *eii nand t voice compass, quality, blending, and lowing It up Immediately second right hand in the treble. by the Play it wit] which I also A. 1. Stray'-bog: Lay'-bach; Lach'-ner sight-singing ability; and select enough right played twice, making tt* hand in this manner total of four »n Bach) Shee-tay'; of each of the four kinds of voices for at thirty-second notes or (Lach rhymes with ; to until you get the feeling of eighth. Am I reading this correctly? Nol-lay'; Han-del (like handle). There make a balanced chorus. You might be- the rh ^en shift —m. s. the off beat note ba was no such person as Streabbog, this gin with fifteen sopranos, fifteen altos, the left hand. I think this being merely a pseudonym used by Jean ten tenors, and ten basses. will Solv difficulty for you. A. 1. In playing a tremolo the printed Louis Gobbaerts (his real name spelled 5. At the first rehearsal have note them Ex. 2 values are usually disregarded, the backwards) learn a unison song like Out on the alternating parts being played as rxpuHf 2. Try to feel the entire measure as Deep and a simple part song like as is Stars convenient or as seems appropri*'** having beats beat divided into of the Summer Night, teaching to two —each the the piece. When the music become halves instead of thirds. In other words, parts by rote, the pupils of course look- more exciting the rapidity of the alter- VIOLIN this is like a two-four in the midst of a ing at the music. Before the rehearsal nations would naturally become greater Edited by Robert Braine six-eight measure. you will of course have searched out the 2. Play it as a tremolo. The way you have been doing It Is wrong 94 FEBRUARY, 1940 95 THE ETL'DE of the bridge line. This Music and Study that area ahead proves that * he placed across a violin seems fallacious to assume a partition interior Music and Study It that has a chance to win a the body o the bridge would divide the audition test. Then he cause the air content of beneath *ir set the exactly Start a have a Junior Sym- vibrations of the top two equal volumes. It Is likely Why Not scholarship. That is why we in any way. The 'content into also curvatures girls. Are you the quarter (as is the piece of spruce illustrated the special divides the top into two phony—to help talented boys and inner air in motion, and that the bridge equal Figure 5) the sound vibrations travel fastest loricate by by some effect. Now if Billy?” as she turned to him. of the plates amplify these for perfect vibratory the en- ready, direction 1 slower in E E 1 and slowest areas little in , eager the D D , the ou el it violin sang under his process that throws is filled with cornmeal will be inter- As the old 1 reechoing tire violin in F F . If the top is to be instantly responsive aff ® Orchestra neithei of The holes tone quality is Symphony fingers, a door opened so quietly that motion in a similar manner. to note that the not greatly Civic Junior to vibrations from the bridge, the grain should resonance esting secretary they affect the volume itself is was aware of it. Only the quality only in so far as changed, and even the not nearly the boys obviously run lengthwise of the instrument. But, need to arrange an of the plate itself. when an ordinary mute is nodded imperceptibly. No and pitch . diminished as ap. of course, a center to side communication is also conte t so chance. interesting experiment with air From this experiment, extra audition now. Billy was having his An plied to the bridge. it wifi desirable, and it is readily seen that the next model violin. a silent be performed with any cheap air content is not the most As the last note died out, there was 1 may be seen that im. fastest kind of vibration (E E ) accomplishes the lower hail Your City? quiet voice of paper over in studio. Then came a Paste small strips thing in making a loud toned violin, in. moment in the this most efficiently. Since the vibrations in the the bridge line portant of the /-holes and fill the violin to instruments, most the door: “Bravo, my boy, bravo!” 1 deed, in the finest of the from direction F F are the slowest, the top is made thin instrument you but only with cornmeal. By playing the to emanate directly from Startled, Billy turned a flushed face, in order that these may quickly reach the sound- appears vibrations seem the readily detect that only the loudness speak. will and strings rather than from the /-holes his eyes could post and sides. It is clear that all the three speeds and tone quality bridge again slightly affected. The resonance be. since the artist “I need another man in my first violins, of vibration have a special part to play in tone upper This is as it should can then change. Now paste paper over the “Will you take the position, show no the effect he produces, even while came the quiet voice. production. In this connection, it will be noticed violin so that hear clearly half of the /-holes and invert the paused, significantly. eyes watch the synchronized action of the Master—,” he that the graining of the bass bar, bridge, sound opposite end. A careful his all of the meal is in the Billy.” The words tumbled out of post, and sides is such as to render the speediest on the strings. “His name is paper from the lower parts of the bow removal of the difficult (Continued on Page his brother’s mouth. “Billy, can’t you say some- kind of conductivity. exactly fills One of the most 124- f-holes will reveal that the cornmeal impatiently. “Can’t you Savart’s experiments upon string vibrations thing?” He nudged him be pleased! throw some light upon how the sound post func- even thank him? Gee, won’t Mum her!” tions. He states that a violin string tends to set Come on, Billy, we’ve*****got to tell up a vibration perpendicular to its axis in any very fine manner Everything following article by Miss Norma Graves reflects in a need to object placed perpendicularly and transversally In Spite of The Only a few of the above details would the matter of Junior Symphony Orchestras. my sentiments in to have this story as typical of Chi- to it, such as a violin bridge. The bridge, how- and beneficial be changed hearty endorsement of the forward looking of ever, does not set perpendicularly to the string ttie Jl. ferou/n I wish to add my cago, or New Orleans, or any large city, as it is 8., MU Wa Junior Symphony Orchestra, to those which already have been in two planes because the finger board angle character of the endeavor. The impetus which such organizations can give to causes the string to the bridge at an angle given this worthy meet in About the time the point was reached where we OBERT RIPLEY, in his “Odditorium,” is incalculable value. It involves a better- of about eighty-five degrees, or five degrees less civic pride in the cities of America of could play these two pieces, we began to try New York, introduces a young woman about a direct social uplift, and its influence than a perfect right angle. Moreover, the bridge ment of the cause of music, brings deaf from others that were found in The Etude which I had R pianist who has been blind and certainly augurs well for their future. must set perpendicular to the top to give the best on our young people thing, the first thing taken and studied diligently from the beginning birth. If you want to do a personal pleasure in the interest being shown in this type of work support to the strings. Therefore, it will be ap- work. I find great to be learned is to laugh at obstacles. Emerson of my Graves’ handling of the parent that the vibration set up in the bridge by radio, press, and motion picture, and feel that Miss “Self trust is the first The one selected was called In the Palace by put it more elegantly, . D. Revelli tends to communicate itself to the violin top subject here is both sympathetic and illuminating —William secret of success.” Frank L. Eyer, published in the August 1927 asue Editor Band and Orchestra Department most strongly along a line to the rear of the In looking over some old “Etudes” I noticed This has been memorized, since my sight is gone bridge. For this reason, the sound post is placed this question asked by someone who stated that to the extent that it is impassible to read the behind the right foot of the bridge. it took us longer to come he—or she—was twenty-one years of age, “Am I notes. LEASE, MISS, can you tell us where the try littler than mine, and The function of the sound post, according brother hitched too old to begin the study of music?” About four years ago it was my good fortune outs are?” in than we figured on.” The older to Savart and other eminent authorities, is to higher over his shoulders. I would tell that reader that eight years ago, to move into an apartment where, on the floor secretary, busy with a report that a pair of roller skates hold the right side of the top and the bridge in The in my seventieth year I began to study music. below, there was a music school. There I recelrec long been delayed on this eventful Saturday a state of rigid suspension. In addition, it causes had At the time my hands were twisted with rheuma- recognition from the owner of Pro- absent-mindedly. “But it’s too a normal vibration to be set up in the two plates. the school morning, nodded tism, so that my doctor informed me that they fessor J. B. sharp By the term “normal” Savart meant a vibration Cragun. There is no tribute too high late now; auditions are over,” she added. A were likely to remain that way. I did not agree for her perpendicular to the plane surfaces of the plates me to pay to him. Besides being one of the intake of breath—almost like a sob—caused 1 with him. After considerable thought I changed most perfect gentlemen, hurriedly. themselves; that is, a direction such as F F in he was a high modal to look up to another school of medicine and arranged with authority. I the before Figure 5. He seemed to understand just what No need to question which of two a friend who is a teacher to give me music les- There he The bass bar is a kind of compensator for the wanted to get out of music, and was never too her had his heart set on the tryouts. sons. I had a very limited knowledge of The Smiling Trombones coarser vibrations produced by the D and G music busy to set me on the right road. Although much stood, close to his older brother—barely ten years and my fingers were nearly useless, but I went violin case, over strings. It renders the left side of the top stiff younger than we were, he did not think it a old and hugging a battered old at it. Just how much I suffered in the process Portland, Oregon. It is primarily to help children enough to prevent excess vibration, rattling, and is waste of time for us to study but encouraged us which gazed wistful eyes much too large for the not a pleasant memory. It was a hard battle but like Billy that every city should have a Junior dissonances. in our work, never intimating in any way that thin little face. I persisted. And now those hands of mine do per- Symphony Orchestra. we were too old. He was a composer of merit ard “I’m awfully sorry, boys,” the secretary sym- fectly wonderful things. They have had to take his In any organization of this kind, its civic bene- Function of the F-Holes death at the age of forty-two was a great loss the place of eyes in the last three years. fits far outweigh any material consideration. In Being self-supporting, the loss of my eyesigh'. Many questions have been asked about the After about a year of rather desultory efforts fact problem confronting many progres- is a great trial, I on the now function of the /-holes. Savart did not give any but am not too old to keep at the piano, for my hands’ sake, I became in- sive cities is not whether they can afford a Junior learning. Two years ago one state teachers opinions on how these openings influence tone. terested in the of the study of music for its own sake. of the Symphony Orchestra, but whether they can af- blind came to me at a time I vis ir. The Cremona masters were constantly trying About that time a friend came when in whose husband great distress ford not to have one. new shapes and angles for these, however, and passed over the loss of my sister. She had on a few months before. A sister, This latter conclusion has been reached by at taught me to read the Braille. It slow but 1 even our modern makers allow personal theories whose daughter is was a talented musician, was visit- learned least one western city of moderate size and means to influence their modeling. it. and as she was an accomplished musi- ing me. So the subject of music Double Basses, the Foundation of the Orchestra was broached cian, I —Portland. Although it now boasts a Junior Sym- It seems obvious that the /-holes are placed studied harmony with her. A month sro The friend who had come to call was interested she loaned me a us phony Orchestra unique in its organization, it in the violin to allow a great number of the wood Being a woman of remarkable typewriter and taught me to “We live a long ways out,” he added, half apolo- personality and it. otherwise possesses no advantages that would set fibres vibrate simultaneously. illustrate this Since then all letters things to To considerable means, so that life’s and many other getically, as he named a suburban district. drudgery was have it apart from dozens of average American cities. theory, Figure 6 shows how a central area run- finished for her, been written on it. she eagerly took up with me a “And you skated all that way?” Something first Now my friends, The value of the Junior Symphony Orchestra ning the full length of the top is set in vibra- long neglected study of music, and we if you want to study anythin? caught in the secretary’s voice as she put the concen- do not stop to this community is based upon the record of tion by the combined action of strings, bridge, trated on a study of duets. to ask about It—go to work and doit question. You may its sixteen years of existence, during which time sound post, and bass bar. Then the normal vibra- - not become a artist, W — augcis rear virtuoso or an “That wasn’t far—not for me,” he asserted. tion of the top is facilitated by the cutting of the you will be more than fifteen hundred young people have tread. This was proved in our case surprised to see how much you an “Won’t you please just give Billy a chance to 1 1 We beg^ /-holes so that the areas T, T O, O are free to do and you come directly under its character building in- , with the overtures, “Poet how many will help if they see pleaded, and Peasant” and ti you play?” he an anxious expression begin- vibrate about the edges of the /-holes. Theoret- “Caliph are trying for fluence. The effect of such training, both on the of Bagdad.” My friend read music yourself. And remember you ning to furrow his forehead. “My mother works ve never music and civic life of the city, has ically, the more the /-holes slant or diverge from fast, while I, being too old to in- been far handicapped by my criDDh begin anything, If sufficiently awfully hard, and I do odd jobs—when I can get the general longitudinal direction of the fibres, terested. reaching. fingers, was a very slow reader. Only do not let e M« . . Then “fads" obsess you them—and we want Billy. . Say, Miss,” he burst the loudness of the instru- too si the Portland Junior greater should be the was very deaf. You readers work a In the Violin Section The Symphony Orchestra As- who are musi^ia pastime, not a burden. Remember out, as if he could hold the words back no longer, ment. In accord with this, the Guarnerius model can readily understand 15 but a ifi what a task we had ment »l attitude; and do not “it isn’t true, is it, that you have to be taking is outstanding for volume, while other violins, ourselves. And we did it old ideas and too, in spite of hand thoughts take possession of pathized as she came forward. “Didn’t you know music all the time to get into the orchestra?” with smaller /-holes, are remarkably lacking- in caps, and in spite of the i mnk of how ridicule of somp much you do not know and ho* auditions were scheduled for nine o’clock?” The secretary patted his shoulder. “Any boy BAND and ORCHESTRA this respect. friends. We stack to our much you can study and“"eceede learn if you make up your mine “Yes’m, we knew. But you see Billy’s legs are can get in,” she reassured him, “if he passes the to it, and you 96 will never find time to grow old. FEBRUARY, 1940 97 THE ETLVl _

Music and Study over a national network have been broadcast for forced toi suspend There is especially Symphony Orchestra, has been period of five years. keen Study 000 a a Music and The $ 10 ’ the Juniors to win the activities the past few years. competition among cov- ways, ^tickket soloist is met ui.three appearing as guest on these sociation is incorporated as a civic, non-profit budget of the Juniors eted honor of organization, with its officers and directors serv- programs. an unwritten law that ing without pay. All of its funds are used for The Juniors have no taken out m any o appear with them. educational purposes in promoting the interest Memberships may be professional artist shall Only The Harpist fund B young people in good music and in music classes: either in the guarantee this tradition been broken: when of HwenJ?y once has dollars) in the sustaining fund Cadman, prominent American making. hundred ; membership Charles Wakefield associate v 3 en l/-» rt rtf V>ic mm Its purpose, more formally stated, is “to en- five dollars); or in the these memberships is courage appreciation and rendition of orchestral (five dollars yearly). With three concer s. music by young people; to give public symphony included two tickets to each of the illicit. . . Problems the financ- . . and His discover and develop clubs have undertaken is and popular concerts; and to Many local and painstaking work required to orchestra, or in the Arduous latent talents among the children of Portland.” ing of scholarships in the for the concerts that club prepare the Juniors draw thoroughly instruments. In other cases There is no race or color line, and so purchase of new crowds to the civic auditorium. Three the general fund capacity it the eager desire of its young people members have contributed to 8.30. does satisfy evenings a week from 6.30 to rehearsals are for ensemble playing, that there is always a long for clothing and carfare. the use Or- held in one of the public schools, of which Portlanders regard their Junior Symphony waiting list. the School Board. In addition, the are extremely proud is donated by chestra as a civic asset and meet their the principals in the various sections own an,f A Modest Beginning these youngsters who are championing of extra coaching. Like groups for CraJi How did such an organization start? many of a cer- worth while endeavors, it had a very modest be- the community feeling is the attitude Rehearsal [ Portland We Attend a Distinguished French Harpist ginning, as a little grade school orchestra of tain well known but cantankerous fl/]a ever listened in on a children’s re- music students, organized by a local citizen. Have you of Music thirty-five at The hour Promptly at 6.15 they are in their seats Professor violin teacher. That was back in 1923. He had visited the studio during the noon hearsal? youngsters, from nine Fontainebleau Conservatory Fortunately a new conductor had recently ar- on two successive days, and, having found the Imagine one hundred to and Formerly of The majority are between fourteen and rived in the city, Jacques Gershkovitch, who had secretary away, had departed impatiently. The nineteen (the one hundred instru- studied under such eminent masters as Rimsky- secretary, not a little apprehensive as to what fifteen), busy tuning up forego they pause to carry on an Korsakoff, Tcherepnin, and Glazounoff. After this augured, nevertheless decided to ments! Oftentimes A Conference Secured Expressly for hearing the Juniors play, he agreed to direct lunch the next day in the hope that her caller animated discussion with others near by; for presented the appear. is no doubt that a very close friendship them; and in February, 1925, he would again there The Etude Music Magazine sixty-piece orchestra in its first concert. “Well,” he greeted her abruptly as he slammed exists among many of its members, some of Although this initial effort did much to call the door, “I’ve been trying for several days now whom are “veterans” of several years standing down fifty attention to the growing young orchestra, still it to give you this money.” He tossed Soon a short, rather heavy set man comes In STEPHEN WEST did not become a matter of civic interest until dollars. quickly, stopping for a word here, a pat on the By after its second concert. Then a board of direc- shoulder there. He reaches the conductor’s stand, key is pressed in addition to tors was chosen, and the policy of the organiza- raises his baton, and the rehearsal begins. efore entering a discussion of harp being struck. Thus, the harp- tion was definitely agreed upon. Concentration, alertness, patience, team work playing, it is well to consider the nature matter any person very ist’s first task is to master Any musician—or for that —how many times these traits show themselves B of the instrument itself. The harp is MARCEL GRANDJANY club realizes the up- a this dual finger technic, first interested in an amateur — in the course of the evening! But it is not Just much misunderstood. It is generally held to be group must undergo pressing the string and then hill struggle that a small music that the Juniors play together, they work sort of musical decoration, pleasing to look upon, Portland releasing it. during its “growing-up” period. The fortunate youngsters showing useful only for accompaniments and “ef- together, the more but difficulty, however, is elim- Orchestra, like the average One can experiment with this motion on his that it is easy. One Junior Symphony less well provided for. result of this “effect” theory, then, a concern for those fects.” As a structure of the instrument: all child, to experience its “whooping-cough, own finger. First, simply pluck at the finger, im- inated by the had rehearsals, the con- mysterious systems and methods have During one of the recent many are fingered in exactly the same way. measles, and broken arm” sieges. Due to its own technical dis- mediately drawing the plucking hand away; next, scales his first violins was been evolved, for the securing of ductor noticed that one of are seven foot pedals, each of which con- vitality and to the excellent professional atten- course, a total press deeply into the finger before plucking the There coming in a fraction of a measure late He called play. All this carries with it, of and through the it received, it emerged from each ordeal very great difference in the two trols all the strings of its name; tion of the harp. As a matter of fact, hand away. The attention to this, but to no avail; the error per- misconception strings are altered to physically stronger. kinds of motion will be felt. The harp feels them changing of them the that be the harp is a thoroughly complete and inde- there sisted. So unusual was the occurrence sharped pitches. The strings are At first the orchestra was unwieldy— expressive as the too, and produces very different tones for each. natural and drew the child aside as the others were leaving. pendent musical instrument, as too second violins. On the other hand, per- normally tuned diatonically in C-flat, when the were many the violin, because it is Thus, before the student even thinks of “Mary,” he asked, "what is wrong with your piano and richer than there were too few of the balancing instruments: fecting his technic, he should spend many hours pedals are all in their resting position. When a violin independent of accompaniments. It is different, one bassoon, one horn, acci- tonight? Is it tired?” into the first, or center notch, only one clarinet, familiar instruments, developing this pressure tone. It must be a re- pedal is pushed It’s— certainly, from these more eliminating even these. “Oh, no, Mr. Gershkovitch, it Isn’t that is shortened to the dents sometimes gauged in terms laxed pressure, with the wrist and fingers firm every string of that name I .” She mouth but its differences should not be Today the orchestra uses all instruments that — suddenly put her hand up to her of a semitone above its previous pitch, As a complete major instrument, but untense. And he must accustom himself to equivalent as if she already had said too much. of deficiencies. a full fledged symphonic organization of one strings more deeply than would cor- thus raising it ffom flat to natural. When a it offers as full a scope and as great a recom- pressing the “Well, what is it, per- hundred members demands. In addition, the as- Mary?” the conductor pedal is pushed further into its second, or lower pense as any other to which the student can de- respond to the volume of tone he desires. Some sociation owns more than two thousand dollars’ sisted, for long experience with children has again altered upon no of the pressure value is lost in the vibration of notch, the strings of that name are taught vote himself. And its mastery depends worth of instruments. him that eventually most of their prob- compensated. Press the a semitone, raising their pitch from natural to systems* whatever. There is only one correct way the strings, and must be With a group so large as this, the tradition of lems can be righted if only enough time is given pedals may be released from that is to play it well. strings before striking them, and press more sharp. Again, the children to to play the harp—and discipline had to be established, for the their consideration. notches to the center and the resting Contrary to the general belief, the harpist’s deeply than it is thought will be needed. The im- their lower all types of homes. A few come from Her if represent eyes widened, but still she hesitated as technic cannot positions, bringing the strings back to natural first problem is not his technic, but his tone. Of portance of this correct finger families of means, but many Juniors lack even she had not quite made her Then sud- up mind. requires the closest be too strongly emphasized. The difficult harp and flat respectively. Thus, by proper pedal rehearsals. all instruments, the harp the necessary carfare to attend denly she pulled him down to whisper hurriedly: the desired coordination between the inner spirit of the per- legato, indeed the entire art of phrasing, depends changes, one may “set” the harp in One member of the orchestra bicycles ten miles “It’s Tommy’s She pants—he hasn't any.” equipment. upon the harpist’s tone. My students are required key before beginning to play. The strings them- rehearsals, his violin former and his physical or technical each way for the triweekly HITS NEW HIGH IN SCHOLASTIC ABILITY nodded solemnly. means chiefly of his tone that the harp- to practice slowly. Speed always can be developed selves represent the white keys on a piano. All protected in a rain-proof case of his own design. Bulh Watanabe, It is by Japanese student at the University Mr. Gershkovitch glanced to where in manner, and once hastily is able to state the color, the warmth, the later, while tone, oddly enough, cannot. The scales are fingered the same Incidentally, this boy was a problem case, in of Southern California, has never had a grade below Tommy was ist "A" in seven standing. At least he was fully his thought. Thus, he must harpist who contents himself with merely pluck- they are learned, they need only to be practiced. school and community alike, until he “found” years. She has the degrees of Bachelor sensitivity of musical of Music and Bachelor clothed, although the was all of Arts and is now seat of his trousers early set himself to the vital task of tone building. ing strings while he works at technical display, A peculiarity of the harp is that the enhar- himself. doing copiously graduate work. patched. What did the child mean? his mistakes to the point of notes of every tone except D, G, and As one notes the responsiveness of these Juniors will never unlearn monic “Yes?” he questioned Study the Instrument First convinced that, As she attempted gravely. “And so—?” producing a free, rich, round tone. But the harp- A-natural can be produced on the strings, inde- to their director, he is thoroughly to express her appreciation can t play in the concert 'cause his broth- achieve this, the harpist must first famil- ist who devotes himself earnestly to tone build- pendently of one another. Thus, for example, by irrespective of the musical advantages gained, it he interrupted gruffly: “You > To didn’t think I could er s are too big and he hasn’t any others. He with the structural nature of his ing will find that his tone remains with him proper pedal fixing, one may strike one string as is through such group coordination and discipline let those kids down, did you?” He scowled iarize himself belli- feels terribly bad,” that the foundations of good citizenship are laid. gerently. “Why, I give to them she added. instrument. The general impression persists that when the later mastery of technical skill comes C-sharp and the next as D-flat; one as E-natural just like I give Um-m-m, to the Scouts it’s I see.” said the his eyes harp is a plucked instrument; and so, to a to be dealt with. and the next as F-flat; one as G-sharp and the — worth it. No—don’t conductor, the Businesslike Financing give me softening. “Mary, any tickets, either.” He brushed let’s keep this between just us large degree, it is. But—and this is an important following one as A-flat; which makes for a far them aside im- two, Those Interesting Pedals ‘ shall we? Significant of the financial soundness of the patiently. I don’t like this classic I think I know a way.” He patted “but”—it is not solely a plucked instrument, in more sensitive tonal palette than on the piano music thev her curls. Civic Junior Symphony Orchestra is the fact that play—but the kids, I’d “Now run along— mind the sense that a violin is plucked when one plays Technical development is, perhaps, less com- where one key invariably does service for both do anything for them” and next time, you, count your it has weathered depressions, whereas its parent During the eight months’ season of time right!” pizzicati. Though the harp strings are ultimately plicated on the harp than on other instruments; enharmonic notes. the Juniors Scarcely organization, the older and stronger Portland three evening concerts half an hour Gersh- plucked, they must first be pressed, as the piano though this is by no means meant to suggest The pedals of the ( Continued on Page 134) are given—parts of which later. Conductor kovitch was in 1 touch ( Continued on Page l^ 98 FEBRUARY, 1940 99 THE ETlDt Music and Study Opus 24, No. 4 MASTER WORKS Mazurka, See another page in this issue for a Master O OTHER COMPOSER of high rank dwelled Lessonon this piece by Moriz Rosenthal . MAZURKA with such concentration, genius, erudition genius to mind it shows the ever astounding N and love on dance music, as did Chopin. only one of my favorite Chopin works but my When we asked the great Rosenthal to do this lesson he said,“It is not He wrote dances, imposing in their quality, and manner.” Minnr of the great Polish -French master in a very distinctive also in their quantity and diversity. He created in B-Flat the mazurkas; he filled with new life the valses, Op. No. 4 Edited by Moriz Rosenthal E CHOPIN, 24, polonaises, the bolero, the krakoviak, the taran- ritunpoco tella; he improvised his rondos and ecossaises. Moderato M.M.J=132 — -r a tempo He conserved and amplified their form but raised j " 1 - j ^ , 0 0 to higher light and flight, every - 1 1 4 i f them a and on CHOPIN V il one was incrusted (as Schumann said of the FREDERIC 2 4-

By r i “Preludes”) , Frederic Chopin wrote it. , 1 H I |i *T The mazurkas, valses and polonaises differ not K T Z—A'poco^ a* V&CO cresc. £ only by their emotional qualities but also in their 5 rhythms. As properly interpreted, the valse ac- A MASTER LESSON centuates the first quarter note beat; the polo- naise rather frequently places this stress on the second beat; and the mazurka, which is the freest of these national dances, most often em- 5 ?- 5 3 3 phasizes the third beat. But not in every measure. -^-"4 5 3 5 3 4 4 4 VTT?#- 1 2 1 T . 4 £ . 1 5 3 21 1 1 2 J Almost everything depends on the melody; for ^ "j 2 i i a £ | ft this is the veritable queen of the poem. But also ntl‘ fjPK - • — i 8 ^ t ! =*= f T. the harmonies diversify the rhythm. If you will t=q i > & ^° '?* .. — ± - follow the melodic trend and accentuate the p H* h > r- =E±=f~ harmonic devices, you will catch also the right Mlori* 2 i J—3 2 ere r &3 L_/ | contain (together with T £- rhythm. The mazurkas 1 12 P t. ) 10 jsr 9 9 15 16 of t 13 bl • the “Preludes”) the most Chopinesque Chopin’s 2 ft -9- | £ 0 9 w— music. When, at twenty ** — •— -9 — 9 — 9 -9 =s= b -‘V- 1 J t h wrote —4» years of age, he s i —0- —4h his first Mazurka (Op. vlUp #- ^4 < Jf i No: in F-sharp L l 6, 1, il_ ^Li t— t <1— minor), he laid down new laws and established himself as one of the most original of all con- temporary masters in the creation of striking harmonic devices. After- wards he still progressed, and in his later ma- zurkas, from Op. 50, in C-sharp onwards, he created a new Bible of bold and then hyper- modern harmonies.

Where Nationalism Thrives The mazurkas and his Fantasy on Polish airs, op. 13, and the Krako- viak, Op. 14, for piano and orchestra, are the most national composi- tions he wrote. But the mazurkas are infinitely more important, not only by their quantity but also by their wonderful poetical and musical contents. Chopin edited during his lifetime for- ty-one mazurkas. After his death in 1849, his friend and pupil, Julius Fontana, published an- other eight. This number is increased through two long mazurkas edited Rosenthal, one of Liszt' s last pupils, presented without an opus num- with flowers by pupils ° l the ber. In the ma- Academy. Media. Pa. zurka is called mazurek is and masculine gender. then the oberek, more in flirtation There are three different moods of this marvelous sparkling. mood and dance ° f art poem. The mazurek itself, fiery, gallant and We find Pollsh Chauvinists try to these moods also suadp that entrancing; the kuiawiak, melancholy Ch ln fascia: and sad; historic C e » °P borrowed his compositions; the m« r° r m °ld PoUsh songs, choire g „'“°S other sn church 100 sources. The truth (Continued on Pope 1940 FEBRUARY 101 THE ET101 i L 1

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when she is at home there are many PROCLAIMED FOR LITTLE TOT PIANO PLAYERS The Musical things she likes to do. There are pets The Greatest Innovation “Picuun cUve. fault fart. cuJjlU*.- to be played with: Tippy, her dog, (jznhLM Plict-i Aefaula then; jot chuaAejf 1 Music . Debutante Ferdinand, her parakeet; and the In Modern jEHKiHS extension piano three turtles. Penny, Kay, and Eddie Cantor. And she likes to play ping- PEDAL AND FOOT REST ( Continued from Page 76) work needlepoint, collect Any child (as youn£ as 5 years) with this aid can pong, on operate the pedals, and platform is provided a far back as the records go, ever had air mail stamps, and listen to the on which to rest his feet obviating dang- 99 play ling of his little legs. a stage career. No one had a musical radio. Best of all she loves to Modern Piano Interpretations of career either, for that matter, al- the phonograph. She has accumu- though many members were musical lated many fine records, among them and sang for the love of it; and some prized ones that were given "SWANEE RIVER" her Mr. Stokowski. he di- Uncle Arthur—Mrs. Durbin’s brother by When FOLKS AT HO* —lent to his church choir a very fine rected “100 Men and a Girl,” he pre- untrained baritone voice. Deanna’s sented to her a complete collection

of his recordings. Durbin . career, therefore, is without pre- own The FOR the first time . . America's cedent on either the Read or the home, incidentally, is a spacious hill- foremost composers, offer their in- Durbin side of the house. Instead, side residence in the Los Feliz dis- dividual interpretations of a famous she' has established one. trict, a quiet residential section near folk classic, which students and Hollywood. place—“much too jEXKiKS ADJUSTABLE Naturally a young girl’s life cannot The professionals will find entertaining be devoted entirely to acting and to big for us” Deanna’s mother says and educational. PIANO MUSIC RACK singing. Schooling, despite motion was taken because of its swimming PARTIAL LIST • Brings music forward and picture and radio activity, must go pool. Deanna cannot frequent public down to proper distance so a OF child can read his music with on. Deanna’s education has been and beaches without attracting crowds of ease. Prevents eye strain CONTRIBUTORS and nervousness. Invaluable is being acquired at Universal Studios questioners and autograph seekers. for adults who have difficul- Ferde Grofe ty in reading music at a dis- where she attends classes for three As swimming is her favorite sport tance or who wear bi-focal • glasses. hours each school day of the term. and form of exercise, a swimming Vernon Duke PRICE 42SO No screws or gadgets to mar A private tutor, assigned by the Los pool is a necessary adjunct to the piano. Examine these aids at our expense and after doing of Education, in- Durbin residence. Angeles Board Dana Suesse • These aids to child piano so, if you are not highly players are used and recom- pleased, return to us at our structs her in regular high school Just as fame bars her from bath- mended by the following expense. We will pay all well pedagogues in ing at beaches, it also known transportation charges. subjects, and this year Deanna’s so imposes on Teddy Wilson their classes. John Thomp- son, John Williams, Bernard Discriptive Literature status is that of a senior. her a good many other restrictions. Wagness, Robin MacLachlan Mailed t/pon Request and many others. California law stipulates that The life of a successful screen star, Thomas Grtselle

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stating, his origin, t of from art mt Bookshelf indeed points out that the ’ sic. He break Music Lover’s (unfor- froi but malheureusement day; , art music to entertainment ca 86) me i (iContinued from Page one ta g tunately), he is the day, of Richard Wagner, Voice Questions ^Inswered adequate tech- low^H^genlusg ^ enius V/URUlZER writer who, without canonize, not to fo new EASTER ^ a popular Spinette featuring the nical training or long experience, SOUNDING BOARD ture)turel laid down the nil, that PENTAGONAL book upon will Inherit contribution to finer would attempt to produce a h“learned li«le and By DR. NICHOLAS DOUTY a brilliant Wurlitzer forth the evolution of art volume electro-dynamics or bio-chemistry; music tone and greater nothing.” „ would be in advance of the less involved Russian average answered in THE ETUDE unless accompanied by the full name ANTHEMS yet these subjects are no The chapters upon the No question will be capacity to understand it. Only initials, or pseudonym given, will be published. intricate music. On the other Russians are Jacques and address of the inquirer. or than (. ancj the latest Single Copies Of Any Of These Qrj en Offenbach, he claims, was hand, musicians without a -writing understanding and fine, as Wagner’s Numbers Will Be Senf "On Ap- especiaiiy muscles of the throat, the soft palate, the distressing con- counterpart In the field of entertain A Very Difficult Question technic sometimes make a the new art of the lips. The clever composer will proval" Wifh Return Privileges. at upon uvula and ^ music. He even goes changes the voice quality in the comfortable and not exhibition of themselves in attempt- which any ment so far as Q. What select words that are ducting. The work is one — medium and. that different parts of the scale low, too difficult of formation, in the lyrics that ing to put their thoughts on paper. concert goer may to say of him as a music- MIXED VOICES music lover and high—and why.—M. A. he sets to music. If he does not, he will have .ota 11 of the chief reasons for this is sophisti- dramatist of a y different sort endure pain when he hears his songs Cat. No. Price One profit; but the question to much read with A. This is the most intelligent of the 10240 Alleluia, Alleluia! Brander .15 possible way but one who equaled him as sung by the unskillful singer; because that there is almost no will gain far more a dra- ever received, and the most difficult 20612 Alleluia, Christ Is Risen Stulls .12 cated musician I have continual variation in tone quality caused by the very root 6021 It To Dawn .12 in which music may be pictured in matic composer. to answer because It goes to As Began Martin because he will realize at once the the difficulty of forming the words—a pain 10474 As It Began To Dawn Slulls .12 voice production. A book four or five words. It can be conveyed to the ear Apparently written at a of which will be shared by the audience. Of 6022 Awake, Thou That Sleepest !.. Maker .12 skilled composer. Samin- spirited length might be devoted touch of the hundred pages In greatest singers can sing almost 20278 Awake Up My Glory Barnby .10 eye notes; explana- course the by tones and to the by tempo, by a virile, experienced, to it. I will endeavor to make a few 21320 Break Forth Into Joy Stoughton .15 sky’s own symphonic works have been but anything; but only a few fortunate composers libra- tions, in the small space allotted to me in 10307 Christ, Our Passover Eastham .10 and, for that reason, the large yet youthful ind have the privilege of hearing their songs foremost orchestras here m will consider Christ, Our Passover Macfarlane .15 played by The Etude. For convenience we and 35139 ries of records are of inestimable interpreted by these marvelous, talented 21234 Christ, the Lord Is Risen Today splendidly in 1000] tlx- book shot under three headings. The larynx: DE KALB, ILLINOIS and abroad and have been the subject skillful artists. T H E RUDOLPH WURLITZER COMPANY, Strickland .12 fill this entire action of the vocal value. The writer could Every change in the •* 35141 Christ Triumphant Shelley .18 received. has also written a widely hurriedly. The chapters upon He cords produces a change of tone quality. Most The Baritone With a Good Voice Who Cannot W^.W.VA'//AVVV.WWA%VAViVW.W.VAVVWWii’ >W 20126 Glory Crowns the Victor's Brow issue with words telling about the of the music of his race. ity and atonality require pre-l physiologists agree that these are two: 1. That Read Music Stulls .12 praised book Acquiring “Fifth Symphony” of Beethoven; but the cords vibrate through The “How” of . which 91 Hallelujah! Christ Is Risen ...Simper .08 “Music of the Ghetto and the Bible,” edge and then digestion, action in Q. I am nineteen years of age with a bari- 20689 He Is Risen Simper .10 and 2. That action in in the end the reader would not be their entire length; tone voice ranging from A the first space to G FREEDOM IN VOICE PRODUCTION 10802 He Is Risen Stulls .12 well as excellent books upon sci- chapters do not permit supe cartilages gradually as which the arytenoid above the bass staff. The voice 10111 Hosanna Grainer-Adams .12 able to reconstruct a single tonal the third line' * shorten the cords so that they, at last, vibrate Bv 21328 Hymn Of Toy Stairs .12 ence, arithmetic, and geometry. rending, nor does that headed is strong, and I have been told the quality and picture which would anything like two-thirds of their length. In ALONZA SKILES 20661 I Am He That Liveth Simper .12 be through only timbre are wonderful. I love to sing, and sing- WILBUR Saminsky was born at Odessa, Russia, and Mathematics." One very t register of the female voice many matters not ordinarily discussed in the usual treatise on 21118 I Know That My Redeemer Liveth fine the so-called chest ing makes me happy. At present I am ill and “A book treating upon Beethoven’s original; whereas .” - the arytenoid voice ETUDE. Handel arhurst . 1 contend that THE ___ W November 8, 1882. tant point he makes with a di some physiologists out of a fob, so I cannot afford lessons: I can- — 1 062 9 Jesus Christ Is Risen records of the with fine been mailed to virtually every corner of the world. —MUSICAL rOKE- . Neidlinger .15 symphony, a vibrate, thus producing “A book having cartilages themselves only I have of learning 20178 King of Kings! Simper .12 “Music of Our Day” pertains not read and the way touch, and that to th thick, beautiful but somewhat masculine C AST reproducer, virtually bring the sym- that song is to have it played over for me a feto tl doubtless this volume both helpful and 20872 Lord Now Victorious a A8 an adjunct to his own teaching , his pupils find By Lazare Saminsky associated with the lower tones of Mascagni-Greely .20 portance of the piano. He \ sound times. Please recommend some books that edifying .” MUSICAL AMERICA. phony itself to life again. Therefore, sopranos. Al- — „ „ 21235 Now Is the Hour of Darkness contraltos and some dramatic music. technique voice control.” BOOK DEALERS’ WEEKLY (England). Pages: 390 “We are introduced to liters tin would help me to learn how to read I “All about the of — Past (A Cappella) Nagle .15 if we have any criticism of Saminsky’s there Is a change or “break” the price."—J. Coffman. most always have plenty of time to read and study. I want “A valuable book, and well worth 15598 The Risen Lord Morrison .12 Price: $3.00 the lower tones words cannot express my appreciation .” Mrs. P. Kiesz. book, it is we learn to value It through re when these ladies go from work W. N. “A Godsend; 10826 They Have Taken Away My Lord that he has not presented to make music my life — use their voice: the ‘ten Publishers: to the middle voice. Some volume and *7 heartily recommend this book to all who pretend to refined of Stainer .10 Thomas Y. Crowell Co. In music, is the lists of records and where they are reading promoted by this method A. I hope your friend’s estimate of the secrets’ revealed in one part of the book are worth more than the entire cost of book 20256 To the Place Came Mary Weeping grandeur of sound Is attained the quality and the timbre of your voice is the itself.”—R. Waltenbaugh. Baines .12 obtainable. placed by playing an insirumc of singing. It must be admitted, but at 21140 When It Was of scale. It is all a correct one. Why do you not put yourself Yet Dark Maskell .15 by singing. When the trained expense of smoothness Formerly $5.00 the Copy. Now Only $3.50, Postpaid; and 21183 Where Life Is Waking All The author’s opening chapter, “The Music Here and Now into communication with one of the best Around matter of taste and temperament, and the Free of Extra Cost Hopkins .12 Tonal Language of our Time: Its Johnny Spielt clan sees any kind of music o experienced singer must choose for himself. singing teachers in your home town and ask 21283 Why Seek Ye the Living Among Auf wiedermal. EASILY ” (booklet) and our complete “METHOD”. peculiar, almost effeminate sound, for an audition? This is the only way you we include “PASSING THE RADIO TEST * he Dcad? That “ ” . Technical printed page, t Maskell .15 and Moral Aspects,” shows Johnny plays up again. Ernst Krenek, he can imagine are the right road. Further Booklet, separately, 25c; or free of extra cost with METHOD at $1.00, postpaid. 14975 With Harp And With Trumpet called falsetto in the male voice, is also can be sure you on a fine philosophical background. Austrian will you must do everything in your power to List or stock above indorsed Miles .15 composer, now Professor sound. But he finds the caused by a change in the laryngeal action, ATTEMTinM n P A I FRC! 9x6 . . of HI ICIlllUlif ucHLcno, now! 14974 Ye Sons And Daughters Of the In The Etude. recover your health. No matter how highly Inch, two-part (one volume) book More than this, it gives the reader Music at Vassar College, easier when he can suppor as I have explained elsewhere King (A Cappella) Nagle .15 and com- is, success in SKILES INTERNATIONAL VOICE It is very effective when well done. Even gifted a man he cannot make a THE PUB’LS. SYSTEM an excellent relative perspective of poser of Dept. FE. 454 Lane and Skiles Sts., Freeport. Pa.. U.S.A. the sensational opera, imagination with an audible Wagner did not disdain to use it in both the strenuous life of a professional singer — difficult unless he is in perfect health and of rugged the leading composers of the last “Johnny Spielt Auf,” formance. We cannot, nor shouJ tenor and baritone voices, but It is TREBLE VOICES conceived in' the physique. You must learn to read music forty years. If to control. The safest (I almost wrote The Figure In Parenthesis the author has preju- jazz atmosphere expect •; be Indicates Number Of Parts as a European might the reading of a score only) way to sing a scale of one quality from fluently, or you will always be handicapped. dices or predilections, he has, for the see it, flashes his hi the top to the bottom is to make no laryngeal Somehow and somewhere you must get sing- 35129 Chrisc Is Risen (4) literary pen in many sufficient for the lnyrmm. U;: Evans .12 ing lessons, either by a scholarship or by Improvement Guaranteed 10899 Christ Is part, change, at all, or at least as little change as Risen (2) Warhurst .12 most veiled them in his efforts directions in Denison's the vocal organs a new book of should be so well coached : -T- for It is practically impossible We build, strengthen 21284 Hallelujah! Sing To jesus graphic possible. Breathing: The quality of a tone is paying them. tezioni but bv fundamentally (2) to be impartial. not tcilh tinging — Stairs .10 sketches of musical can largely influenced by the force and by the to learn to sing alone. I suggest that you sound and scientifically correct ttleni czercis's . . . « tt activity in the tog the piano that through It be and absolutely guarantee to improve any ainrzmr 10805 Hosanna Grainer-W (2) drhurst .12 which of refunded . . . Write for He next discusses in order histori- western world steadiness with which the breath Is expelled obtain the following books treat or epeakinx voice or money 21365 I Know That My Redeemer of today. It is a get some idea music of all — wonderful voice book—sent free. Learn WHY you very of how force tends to sight singing: Root “Mechanical Sight sing- want. Liveth cal, prophetic from the lungs. Too much can now have the voice you No literature (3) Handel-Warhurst .15 and racial aspects of original book sent to anyone under 17 unlem signed by parent. in that the author con- kinds, including chamber works and increase the audibility of the higher over- ing,” 3 Books. “Melodia” by Cole & Lewis. PLAYS 5582 the art Thereafter the book is tmually thus producing that unpleasant quality The Etude wishes you the very best of 60 Years of Hits PERFCCT VOICE INSTITUTE. Studio challenges the reader’s cu- the simpler orchestral and choral tones, 64 E. Lake St.. Chicago screamy. Also it Induces a tremolo. Too health and all the good luck in the world. MALE VOICES devoted largely to a discussion of the nosity with his called OPERETTAS, JUVENILE SONGS, MUSICAL pointed opinions, scores, will sound. To attain this end, little force of breath makes the tone weak foremost composers of all countries Especially Is She Soprano or Contralto? READINGS, MUSICAL COMEDIES, PLAYS 10807 Behold, I Shew You a Mystery representative is his and dull. Tl’se, then, sufficient breath pres- chap- piano teaching should be less COD- Q. 1. I am eighteen and have played the for all occasions Solly .12 startingstartine- with Mahler and Busoni and ter, sure to produce the effect desired and no “HARMONY BY MAIL= a tt “Modern Music Is piano and sung ever since I can remember. Delightfully amusing, simple entertainments for Hosanna Grainer .10 Unpopular,” in cerned with dexterity of the flngm more, and see that the same force occurs 2 H 38 King of Kings reaching right down to this moment. I have studied voice four years, accompanied both juveniles and adults. Denison's plays are A practical and thorough course of 40 lessons, at Simper-Nevin .12 CaUS attention scale. other words, do 1080(5 to the fact than with the eyes, during the entire In produced everywhere famous for of personal instruction. Sing With All the Sons Of Glory He discusses the <^ nimbleness of singers and choirs, always singing soprano. My — a small fraction of the cost new German, Hun- ' allow the breath ’ 6 not force the high tones, and 60 years. Complete selection of Brackett .10 concerts which new teacher has developed my lower and mid- FREE Small monthly payments. Send for particulars. , Robert intelligence garian, Latin, o and mental ability to relax upon the lower ones. If you want a theatrical material for schools, Jewish, and American Schumann wrote dle voice and likes these tones better than CATALOG about in his fa- This provocative good scale. Every variation in breath pressure dramatic clubs, lodges. Music composed to your words. composers, with a definite Ls dccldedlv a the upper ones although she still says I am WRITE and mous will produce a corresponding variation in the T. S. f the - soprano. I can sing alto with rich DENISON & COMPANY eighteen book - It a a full TODAY HARRY WOOLER, B.Mus. Some Dependable authoritative touch. will be discussed in modem tone color, resonance and vowel and con- 203 N. Wabash Ave., Dept. 73, Chicago thirties ^InehiH n° tone, believe this & and I has made my high 1116 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, & ' Sa S ln muskal sonant formation. N. Y. EASTER Of Sibelius, to whom he devotes g Whlch present day notes richer in quality. Does it injure the SOLOS a number of n 0^1 ties Bu the" nnu '°J? Resonance: The natural reenforcement of Title : . 1Cy pr°blems are soprano quality of a voice to sing with a p r r chapter, he says, “Europe has a new of the ?!° considered, tone which occurs by vibrations in the bones Alleluia! (2 keys) Sbross 50 repertory gained the co7itralto quality f My range is from A below AM Hail the pper Krenek’s training has been wide and cavities of the chest, mouth, head and Risen King (2 keysi ...Hanley !60 crowned head. She has insisted upon hand more the treble staff to high C. Music Lovers to earn LIBERAL COMMISSIONS Christ s and more This nose, is Intimately associated with vowel Victory (3 kevs ) re ert and Neidlinger .60 having one ever since P °ry and practical. He was a pupil of 2. I want to be a radio singer and I have securing subscriptions tor THE ETUDE. Part or Come, See the Place Where Jesus Lay Liszt and Wag- consists mainly consonant formation and can scarcely he of wnrh sung a times with success over local Franz fol- few a full time. No Cost or Obligation. Write for com- ner prompted the habit. And Schreker. but in no sense treated separately. The slightest stiffness in y Easter Dawn (Med.) when Vienna classics which the eL •• station. What should be the size of one s Scott .40 the enunciating muscles is immediately plete details TODAY! Address: Easter Morn the exuberant, geoiste lowed the order (2 keys) Risber .50 moody brutality of has considered style of his master. In repertoire t—F. K. Ster a sort nf audible, not only In a poor pronunciation CIRCULATION DEP*T rmm Plv < 3 ke 5's) Shelley .70 m I ument S‘ , Hail, ^7 Strauss has spent itself, Stravinsky’s ? to get the technic of stage direction, but also in a lack of resonance, thus produc- Glorious Morn (2 Keys) to a concluded heroic \ A. 1. In training the soprano voice there THE ETUDE MUSIC MAGAZINE nod ' 1712 CHESTNUT ST.. (Violin Obbl.) Geibel .70 steady drive had come to a standstill, Tbe he took positions in the smaller the- ing a difference in tone quality and in volume are always two dangers. First, in attempt- PHILA.. PA. He Is exaltation Risen (Med.) Ambrose .60 enthusiasm fir^ at any part of the scale. Many singers are ing to develop the so-called Hosanna ^ V1 ~ aters head tones, it (High) Grainer .50 and Schoenberg had wheeled into the - such as those Cassel and tality which speak ? of able to vocalise well enough upon a favorable may become thin and pinched. Second, in Lift Your Glad Voices (2 keys) Hawley .60 from th sidelines of atonal calculus, mUSlC Wiesbad «*n. Spielt vowel sound, but the moment they add words trying to develop a full, round tone, it may Resurrection s°ng (High) Stults .60 a vacuum were enjoyed His opera, “Johnny as somethin entire The Voice Triumphant keys) Separated ” the tone quality deteriorates and they become too thick, throaty, or guttural. Your (2 Stults .60 was created. A new god had to be from the* Auf first presented in 1927 at Leip- eonten-mora™ SCen experience a great deal of difficulty, especially teacher hears you at every lesson period. enthroned, and Sibelius was brought as zi S. was eventually in one upon the high tones. Several composers have I am two thousand miles away and probably something purely histnri , f’ presented attempted to overcome this difficulty by will never hear you forth and crowned with good titles music What hundred cities and translated into in person. Whom do you expressed in t.hL L , writing a long series of tones without words. think should be the better judge of your and with false, with sensible f PaS' elghteen appraisal sionate opposition and Z/ ° languages. In 1938. he was Most of the cadenzas of the coloratura so- voice? Trust your teacher’s judgment, and of his art, and with impassioned ° protest obliged prano are executed upon the vowel sound ah. with her help decide once for all whether Theodore was completely ignored L- to leave and come sophistry.” n to Saint-Saens, Debussy, Ravel, and Rachman- you are soprano or contralto. You cannot be in the America where he as con- inoff case of Mozart) 0r w°f ,°^ toured have gone so far as to write entire successful at both. He finds him, however, ™ ply doctor compositions upon vowel “a creature ascribed to the of the Salzburg Opera Guild, sounds alone. The 2. The repertoire of the radio singer is Presser Co. “titanic” emotional C f “ appeal of the word is quite lost constantly changing, as new are being of a limited intellectual world, of an isolated ° Music Here and Now” songs 1712 CHESTNUT STREET genius like in these pieces, and they can scarcely be published and new arrangements made. Your an even more limited craft.” While By called One of the most l Ernst Krenek successful in spite of their musical present repertoire of over one hundred songs PHILADELPHIA, beauty. It PA. he does not join overenthusiastically in the hapters Pages: 306 seems to he axiomatic, therefore, operatic, religious, secular and light operatic, book is “Frn £ that throughout in the Sibelius Uet the entire range of the voice, in Italian, German, French and English cult, he does revere Swing,” to Price: $3.50 vowel in which he t™Lo7u and consonant sounds should be seems to be large enough for a good start, the composer and the civilized U formed so that they may be understood, land ner in which art blishers: W. W. Norton & Company. with provided your voice, diction, tone quality, musi^absorbs^le- no stiffness of the enunciating muscles, and musicianship 122 fn c the meet with the approval of tongue, the jaw, the exterior and interior your audiences.

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Improvisation First Steps at 93/ continued, from. Page < Orgm mu Choir Questions spoiling the b of Ve effect, the I would, of course Early modulations are The key ’ ^ ^or^ln- melody. best to keys on the sharp s^n&wered melody confined side key; that is, Winners stance, of the original to keys likcly^there in C most more sharps or fewer flats PRIZES is having in Doc. OF THE CLASS ONE into Or me By HENRY S. FRY, Mus. modulation their signature than the original key I measure. Alter Ex-Dean of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the A. G. O. i , ot thp eighth into Sudden modulations remote I IN keys are best avoided, unless they effecUve and not one are decidedly too accompanied by the lull into keys having No questions will be answered in THE ETUDE unless Solo ^modulations Some very distant modula- inquirer. initials, or pseudonym given, will be pub- ETUDE Piano signatures, lead- drastic. name and address of the Only THE their more flats in lished. Naturally, in fairness to all friends and advertisers, we can express no opinions or cadence tions come as a shock to the listener back to a satisfactory | as to the relative qualities of various instruments. ing At the same time, there may be a key. Prize Contest in the original originality when Composition once into F or display of improvis- Now to modulate at ing, which is by all means to be flat side of 4' on the Q. We are twin sisters, sixteen years of Octave before any solo stops. The Prelude D minor-keys so long as sound musi- encouraged, age, and our problem concerns the interest of and Fugue in E minor can, of course, be played J'J’J' our church. We on the instrument, but it would be heard to $ w is allowed to keep control, the Junior (girls’) choir of clanship j INVEST YOUR MUSIC MONEY WISELY it avail- WICHS offersfo/ff joined the choir when we were ten, when better advantage if brighter stops were WHY IS the Bible the cheapest hook in the was a case of a half dozen singing just to say able. We suggest .as a basis for your registra- world? Why can you purchase the complete works of choir. Our choir has improved both tion, for both Prelude and Fugue, all your wc had a REGARDLESS of the architectural scheme of Shakespeare at less than the cost of the latest novels? in number and quality, having performed at Great organ stops except French Horn and Full The answer is simple mass production; no royal- FIRST PRIZE— $250.00 — several concerts and been co?isidered very good. Swell except Vox Celeste and Vox Humana. To your home, studio, church or school, there is ties; constant demand. between the ages of eight secure added brilliancy, you might use, in ad- in America By the same token you can buy Beethoven's Last fall ten girls Violin Making the choir but their dition to the regular unison couplers, the Swell a WICKS design best suited for the purpose. “Moonlight Sonata”—15 pages of the world's best and ten were admitted to — our to Great 4' and to Pedal 4' couplers. If STEERE music—for only 15c. in the CENTURY EDITION. shrill little voices sound harsh. Gradually Swell WICKS exclusive Direct-Electric Action, un- WILLIAM C. from Page 96) Beautifully printed, carefully edited, the best of choir has been losing its good reputation be- you are playing the numbers as a short recital, ( Continued paper and workmanship surpassed construction and performance, and throughout. cause of their presence. We had an able leader, previous to the singing of the “Hymn of Think of it! Over 2,900 selections to choose OF WORCESTER, MASS. very patient with them, who because of ill Praise” the inclusion of the Prelude and Fugue tonal balance is built into every instrument. from and none of them cost more than 15c. a copy. to discontinue. Our pres- in E minor by Bach would be very suitable for with oils and gums will Century Sheet Music is truly dollar value for 15c. health zoas compelled a violin the air cells pianist the — in making -• though a very good singer, use you mention, the composition having jobs encountered TEACHERS who are today supplying their pupils’ ent leader, Title of Composition: "Valse Rubato" microscopic Knatirltj discipline and been favorite with Mendelssohn. For the various paits deaden their needs from the Century catalogue are making it and organist, is very strict in a is the glueing of the possible for many parents to continue their children's absolutely no patience with the smaller Offertory you might use a soft movement from de plume used:— Ben Marcato best varnishes are has Nom vibrations. The musical education, and its low cost is likewise aiding unit. A very fine grade to girls. What shall we do about these little ones? one of Mendelssohn’s “Organ Sonatas,” or one into a solid them in their new student enrollment. of the quiet not to all like them, but they seem incapable of Bach “Choral Preludes.” The Cor- clastic enough, physically, That’s why we say, “Please Ask for Century We glue is necessary, and Edition.” the hymns and anthems. We know our nelius March would be a suitable postlude. of transparent You will get a new conception of your money’s worth. singing interfere with the normal vibrations present leader would like to be rid of them, Some numbers including use of chimes are, be of just the right warmth it must but the rest of us want them to stay, though Benedictus by Edmundson ; In Moonlight by still enough Century piano SOLOS, 15(£ ea. plates and yet are our choir. Cradle to allow the maker of the ice do not want them to ruin Kinder ; Evening Bells and Song by and consistency (Capital letter Indicates key—number the grade.) MacFarlane Reve $150.00 ; Angelique by Rubinstein- PRIZE— They J. & J. L. scratching . SECOND . before it to resist denting and •I860 Andante Finale, Lucia, Dh—6 Leschetizky the parts together Lemare ; The Guardian Angel by Pierne-Gaul to clamp 2076 At the County Fair, March, G—1. . Martin It would seem to us that you have two A. Arc Maris Stella chemically to by Bedell ; and Wedding is too watery, are strong enough 1590 Barbara, Waltz. C— 1 Greenwald ways to solve your problem. One is to have begins to set. If the glue Barcarolle of Hoff.” Offenbach by 2505 “Tales C—2. with the younger members of the Chimes Faulkes. BIRCSAK alcohoL Fiddle, The. patience THUSNELDA water, sweat, acid, and 2750 Big Bass C—1 Hopkins into the pores and resist you indicate the water will sink 2416 Blue Butterflies, Yalse Cap., D-4.Leon Dore choir until they improve, which arc being made *1000 Butterfly, The, 5 was true of the former young members of the Q. I have recently been appointed organist OF PHOENIX, ARIZONA of the actual glue to hold Many good varnishes A— Grieg leave little 1694 Cedar Brook Waltz, C—2 Perry choir. The other solution might be to have in our church, and, us I am accustomed to superior to together. If too thick, it today that are equal or 1336 Curious Story, F—3 Heller these younger girls sing as a separate children's playing the piano, I would like some advice. — the wood 2079 Dreaming of Santa Claus, C 1 Martin — choir until they are competent to join the older Which stops of enclosed list should be used Title of Composition: "Viennese Dance" varnishes. 1180 Fantasie Impromptu, Cfim 6 Chopin will set too quickly or exude into the Cremona — members of your present choir. The latter for hymns sung by the congregation ? Which 225 Fuer Elise, Am—3 Beethoven WICHS Geoffrey Allen the 1501 procedure might save the musical reputation should be used for the chanting I. S. Nom de plume used:— interior of the violin when pres- It long has been my belief that Grand Marche de Concert, Dh-5.Woll’haupt — the 1481 Grande .. Polka de Concert, Gh-5-6 Bartlett of your original choir. A. We are taking it for granted that the tone from 1335 Hark, the Lark, Tr., Db—6 . . Schubert-Liazt is applied. The clamping process secret of obtaining good instrument you describe is a one manual reed sure 580 Heather Rose, F—2 Lange Q. Our church is planning to buy an organ, organ. For hearty congregational singing Its application to 1443 Home Guard, March, F-2..Sr. of St. Joseph you ORGANS experi- varnish lies in is one that demands much a *1601 and wc are seriously considering the two might Humoreske, Op. 101, No. 7. Gh—4. Dvorak use “full organ,” which is probably WICKS ORGAN 'COMPANY careful II organs which specifications are enclosed. One HONORABLE MENTION—PATTY HARALSON ence, and only the sensitive touch the wood. Fine brushes and 253 Trovatore, Fantasie, Eb—4. Verdi-Dorn of available through the opening of the two 2108 In the Rose Garden, Melody, F—3 . Lange is new, with a special price of $1525. The other knee swells generally found on the right and HIGHLAND • ILLINOIS • *befU. ET absolutely 268 Joyous Farmer, 2 Schumann of an expert can determine whether rubbing between coats are F— organ is a rebuilt one, price $1500. We shall left sides of the instrument, below the key- OF BLAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA 2097 La Golondrina, The Swallow, G—3 Serradell appreciate your advice.—C. R. E. board. The stops to be in appearance. 2139 La Paloma (The Dove), G— 2 Yradier used chanting de- the clamp should be given another essential to a perfect 8' *1376 Lady Betty, Old English Dance. G— 4. Smith Not knowing anything of the quality of pend on the volume of support necessary. "Caprice" Nom de plume used: Bessie Daniel A. Title of composition:— — quarter turn. Both plates should have The film should be uniformly thick 2368 Lady Pompadour (Dance), Eb—3 Morel the rebuilt organ, makes the problem of advis- stops produce foundation tone, and 4' stops *2198 Largo (New World), Dh 6 Dvorak — ing you exceedingly difficult—in addition to add brightness. I and II Forte stops increase violin 284 Little Fairy, Waltz, G—2 Streabbog perfectly level facings before they are over the entire body of the the policy of The Etude will not permit the power, and the Vox Humana is a trem- 1394 Mary’s Pet Waltz, G—1 Mack which * making specific recommendation. will, ulant. The Octave Coupler produces tones an clamped to the sides. Under no cir- because even the difference of a few 189 Mazurka, No. 2, Bb— 4 Godard our a We 2461 Melody in 2 octave away from the key being played, in It is with pleasure that The Etude Music Magazine announces the F, (Simp) F— —3. .Rubinstein however, mention some points about the speci- quality 2713 Moonlight on the Hudson, 4 5. Wilson your case, perhaps in Class One of The Etude Piano Solo Composition Prize cumstances should the plates be coats will alter the vibratory Db— — fications. First, thoroughly investigate the mat- an octave higher. prize winners 2742 Old Moss-Covered Church, An, C-l. Hopkins Contest. The publishers of The Etude wish to congratulate the winners ter, and decide on the instrument best fitted for Choice of charms and insignia for your music group. warped or forced it is applied 350 Orange Blossoms Waltz, F—3 Ludovic Write contestants submitted manu- down on one side of the surface to which your needs. In the new organ specification the today for FREE 1940 book showing and to thank every one of the many who 2137 Over the Waves, Easy, C—2 Rosas Q. We have a Liszt organ made by Mason newest designs. hot 359 Pizzicato Polka, Strauss lower nine notes of the Open Diapason should and Hamlin, scripts. by clamping. This procedure is sure OH varnishes have to be applied C—3 and twenty years old. Can this C. K. *1972 Romance, Op. 24, No. 9, 5... Sibelius not be borrowed from the Gedeckt, but the CROUSE CO. As each manuscript was received it was given a number. The envelope Db— be electrified? I have a 1 % h.p. electric motor. to cause stresses in certain fibres heating may *1030 Rose Fay, Mazurka, F—3 Heins Open Diapason set should run down to com- 304 Bruce Avenue N. Attleboro. Mass. to it bearing the real name of the composer was detached and to the wood, and the Kindly give what information you can. Can attached 2192 Russian Song, Op. 31, Gm 4 Smith uniformity in filing placed in — pletion—to low “c”. This organ, of course, is you tell me whether the National Guild given this number, and then for a heavy that will ingredients, 1068 Sack Waltz, The, G 2 Metcalf of make some tones shrill while often destroy part of the — unified and duplexed, containing three sets of brown paper envelope bearing on the outside the number given the manu- 1369 Salut a Pesth, Db—6 Kowalski Choir Directors ever materialized? Can you pipes a total of 240 pipes and no couplers. script. It so happens that the composition that won first prize was the others will be notably dull. thereby causing the varnish to have 382 Scales and Chords, 2 Czerny — give me the address of The American Guild of GUILMANT ORGAN SCHOOL manuscript received and the second prize composition was the 1207 Sehmitt’s Five Finger Ex., Part 1.. Schmitt The price is reasonable, for an instrument of Organists? H. E. H. 569th 2740 — FORTIETH received, and accordingly were so numbered. Only Many people are curious about the poor lasting quality. Spirit varnishes School Pictures, C— 1 Hopkins this specification. The rebuilt organ is a YEAR 12T5tli manuscript 2159 , A. By electrifying the instrument we are Holy Night, Bb-3-4. . Gruber “straight” organ containing 581 pipes with Write 12 WEST 12th the manuscripts were placed in the hands of a prominent musician and varnishing 2618 Silver Threads — — STREET, NEW YORK process, and a great deal give that is cer- Am. Gold, Bb-3-4 . Danks taking it for granted that you mean the in- review all the manuscripts and to select a hard, tough coat * no unification or duplexing and with couplers. composer who was engaged to 390 Skater’s Waltzes, A—4 Waldteufel stallation of an electric motor to supply the best, them one, two, three, four, five of false information 2252 Solfeggietto, Containing 01 pipes to each set, the 4' couplers the five he considered the giving a has been spread tainly protective. This good quality Cm—3 Bach necessary wind. It probably can be equipped his *2115 Song of India, A, 4. Bimsky-Korsakoff would be ineffective throughout the last octave. rating. After days spent in examining the manuscripts he wrote Eb— with an electric motor, but the vjuuntu.0 u v - lack 435 Spring Song, Op. 39, A 4 Mendelssohn 1% h.p. motor by on a slip which he placed in an envelope and vua

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Beginners have a true social art. a stimulating give held tones or chords with which nothing not been neglected Name and take, further can be done after they have been The intrusion there are many short a real conversation, an of a spurious phrase in a composition that other- compositions exchange struck), will discover that his endurance wise appears easily read by pupils of ideas, a congenial com- to be the work of a given composer can be detected Address with but twe is greatly increased Alexander panionship in music. — Raab. as surely as a criminal’s fingerprint.”—Basil Maine. 126 Clly FEBRUARY State THE ETUDE , 1940 127 W — ; T

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traces of this weird theme of Cho. couid be pin’s. Chopin to play a himself, in order to induce device for until how the mechanical Measures 63 96 show, more Fretted Instruments Mazurka, Opus 24, No. 4, mazurka for them, and pure of than before, the Joy of dancing, OF MUSIC “bassesse” (as the Mendelssohns conductor THE CURTIS INSTITUTE HallVat^st^nd here modulates freely failed entirely. HEiic, p science, Chopin but Lesson themselves called it) knowledge andonH even Director in B-flat—Master how a much not vehemently. Seemingly strange RANDALL THOMPSON, It is interesting to learn about the n tells baffling stones are easily explainable deified composer, Meyer- played hisms harmonies by ( Continued from Page 100) then almost Chopin Chopin ner in which the enharmonic device; D-flat minor Rittenhouse Square beer, reacted when he met that Chopin Francisco Tarrega mazurkas. He states with C-sharp music and especially his interchanging minor. is that grandissimo Chopin invented and his the first du or Philadelphia Pennsylvania success at the lengthened Measures 94-96 ask for conscientious all his fascinating themes without the mazurkas. Meyerbeer’s to doubts beat of each measure study, especially By Polish Paris Grand Opera was unsurpass- drew and patient should help of antique or more modern adds even that he his credit value. He upper voice be studied, with MAJOR COURSES folk or church songs. By taking up able. It must be said to point, tha the the JCJ to this p quite un- Chopin’s attention fingerings alone. those national melodies in his sub- that his musicianship was him this upper u told the Chopin laughed and Singing Oboe lime works, Chopin would very like- commonly deep, that he studied which the Cjeo>-r would be the manner in A Triumphant Close have spoiled his compositions most elaborate counterpoint, the Piano Clarinet ly mazurkas are played in P°la ^- enthroned on solitary most difficult canons, and so on, un- Measure 117 on begins the which are respect to Halle ™ls From Organ Bassoon of Abbe Vogler, who With all due harmonically, heights. der the guidance simply incredible. Coda, which, is the more for- tale seems to me PAIN MIGHT WELL BE PROUD guitar. He would sit for hours pro- Harp Horn The same error came up when instructed also the still Procrustes-like most interesting part of the mazurka. results of such given ducing Johann Strauss, the younger, in- midable Carl Maria von Weber who The organ point of B-flat. which of having to the world a tone in different ways, first Violin Trumpet simply pitiful. In my On the immortal glory by distortions are S one of the greatest guitarists on one string then on another, strik- vented his precious valses preaching achieved later on of a persists through twenty-six meas- all these offsprings Viola Trombone life. work “Der Freischiitz.” opinion, of all time, Francisco Tarrega. Un- ing the string with the first finger, the joy of The Viennese pre- his master rubato should ures, blossoms a melody of wonderful had an misunderstood tempo rivaled as of original music then with the tended he had used Viennese folk- To return to Meyerbeer, he of sorrow, heartrending composer second or third, until Violoncello Tuba minimized. There is not a single finesse, full whereas all composers in the open ear and an open heart for his be for the guitar, he also excelled all he got what he wanted. As an ex- songs, would gain by an with melancholy, and depicting per- Double Bass Percussion lighter (Straussian) vein, simply fellow composers, who were less fa- mazurka which others in transcribing the works of ample, let us take the note E on the tempo rubato treatment. haps sighs and sobs with afflictions stole from him. vored by critics and public than he exaggerated the great masters in music, classic open first string. The same note may Flute Conducting such as nobody before or this depends on the most inti- of soul It would be high time to dismiss a himself, and he proved it in the sen- All and modern for his favorite instru- be played on the second string, fifth Composition understanding of the melody, after Chopin experienced, whole common error regarding the folk- sational case of Richard Wagner mate ment. fret; on the third string, ninth fret; and poetry of the individ- tragedies compressed In a few meas- songs. In order to compose, one has when he assisted the young, misun- harmony Born November 29, 1852 (1854?) at or again on the fourth string, four- are the har- mazurka. I will now go analyti- ures. Quite as admirable SUPPLEMENTARY COURSES to be alone. We do not know a single derstood genius not only by recom- ual Villareal, he died on December 15, teenth fret. On all these frets we get the famous Mazurka, monic devices. For instance. Measure example of a melody, conceived and mending him to most influential cally through 1909 in Barcelona, mourned by a host the E of the same pitch, but the tim- Solfege Piano Vocal Repertoire built on the B-flat organ composed by some company of musi- people but also in other more drastic Op. 24, No. 4, in B-flat minor, and 141 is still of friends and pupils. In his youth bre, or tone quality, of each differs Music Diction heighten the understanding point. The tonality B-flat is con- Harmony; Counterpoint Chamber cians. In cases where a theme is ways, alas to recall only the bitterest hope to Tarrega entered the Madrid Con- somewhat from the others. When we wonderful piece. firmed to the end. But suddenly Orchestration Woodwind Ensemble Choral Singing composed by two musicians, one of ingratitude after Wagner’s final vic- of this servatory, and upon his graduation add to this note three or four notes This Mazurka, Op. 24, No. 4, begins Measure 143 shows unmistakably by Literature Orchestra Opera them invented and the other com- tory. he received the first prize in har- to form a chord, we begin to under- History, of Music tonality major, measure mitted some plagiarism. There are with a most ingenious introduction triads the F stand the Eurhythmies Recorder Languages Disagree mony and composition. Visits to the many varieties of tone cases where two men wrote larger When Masters of four measures in two voices, 144 seems to give up entirely the most important continental cities color possible on the guitar, when in Music Criticism works like a ballet (for instance, This same Meyerbeer visited Cho- which diminish their distance of an B-fiat In taking up D-minor until brought him recognition as the great- the hands of an artist; and it may be Leo Delibes and Minkous) but each pin when the Polish master was octave in chromatic steps. With the suddenly measure 145 returns to the est exponent of guitar playing dur- said that this is one of the secrets of To receive consideration for the April auditions and examina- of them wrote his part alone, and giving a lesson to Lenz, who in later fifth measure the principal theme B-flat harmony. The question arises: ing his period, and many honors Tarrega’s music. This mastery of the tions (enrolment September 1940), completed application forms we are therefore in a position to times excelled as a musical writer of enters and the true mazurka begins. Why did Chopin lose the harmonic were showered upon him. Possessed guitar, his thorough musical train- must reach the Secretary of Admissions not later than March 1. measure the colossal distance of the much imagination and distinction I recommend a slight ritenuto in the chains, affirmed emphasized by and of a genial personality, an ardent ing, and his acquaintance with the ingenious Delibes and the common- and won much praise for his two fourth and even fifth measures, with the long organ point? The answer is temperament, and extraordinary in- entire piano literature, all enabled place Minkous. books, “Beethoven et ses trois styles the a tempo at the sixth measure, follows; triads B-flal major, as the of telligence, Tarrega devoted all these him to transcribe many classic com- (Beethoven and his Three Styles)” likewise a slight accent on the third F-major, d-minor. and again B-flat Weighed by Contemporaries qualities, with fervent spirit, to his positions to be found in the reper- e of Fine Arts BALDWIN-WALLACE in French; and “Beethoven, eine count of measures 5-11. This accent 143. 144 and major (measures 141, chosen art; and, throughout his toire of the great guitar virtuosos of CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC did the mazurkas impress Kunststudie (Beethoven, an Art is How more rhythmical than melodious bass Syracuse University BEREA. OHIO (suburb of Cleveland) 145) form in their descending whole life, he was imbued with the the present time. While lack of space ” Affiliated with a first class Liberal Arts College. musicians and the public? Robert Study) in German. He wrote be- in the measures 6-10. From Measure B-flat Bache,or of Music ground notes the triad of resolve to improve and develop the does not permit us to give here a • Four and five year courses leading to degrees. Faculty booklet, ^ • of Artist Teachers. Eighth Annual Bach Festival, Schumann, the greatest connoisseur sides a most interesting 13 until Measure 20 the theme re- succeeds ''cU Master of Music major. In this way Chopin technic of guitar playing and there- complete list of the Tarrega classic June 8 and 9, 1940. Send for catalogue or informa- of Chopin’s music, and himself one great virtuosos of our time tion to: “The peats itself, embellished by richer to way Piano, Piano Teacher Training, Voice, emphasize in an admirable by to gain recognition for his instru- transcriptions, we cannot refrain ALBERT RIEMENSCHNEIDER, Dean. Berea, Ohio of the greatest of tone poets, appre- from personal acquaintance (Die treatment of the lower Violin, Organ, , Harp, Composition, voice. the tonality of one of his most ment from the severest music critics. from citing a few that are particu- Public ciates the mazurkas and feels their grossen Virtuosen unserer Zeit aus At the third beat of Measure 24 School Music charming and original mazurkas. His genius was equaled larly interesting. All the advantages of a large University. Special profundity, quicker ,” only by his Bach, Bourree from but takes a personlichter Bekanntscheft) a slight ritenuto begins and is im- dormitory, with 35 practice pianos for women modesty, and this, together with his the “Second Sonata,” BE A BETTER TEACHER tempo, whenever criticizes them, depicted Liszt, Chopin, and Fugue music students, 5 pipe organs he where he mediately followed by an a tempo of Voice and Speech retiring disposition, caused him to from the “First Violin Sonata”; as if he does not feel quite at home. Henselt and Tausig. At this lesson SUMMER SESSION July 3 to Aug. 1 1 from the first beat of Measure 25. It BE FIRST //V YOUR How to Get and Hold Pupils refuse offers to go out into the world Beethoven, CITY Quite baffling disappointing Scherzo from “Sonata, For bulletin address and mentioned, Meyerbeer entered unan- is very important not to omit (as is Improve your voice. Learn how to acquire results under 89 where fame and fortune were await- Op. 2,” first movement of the “Moon- Dean H. L. BUTLER a distinguished master tills Summer in New York City at seems Liszt in his judgment on the nounced. Meyerbeer never was an- generally done) the accents on the (Continued from Page Room 3 College The Metropolitan Opera House Studio mazurkas. had conversa- king ing him. It is said that one of his light Sonata” and Largo from “So- 5, of Fine Arts He many nounced, Lenz adds, he was a last beat in the bass of measures 24. music. by the Free Literature If this is kept in mind admirers, Syracuse, N. Y. Address tions with Niecks, author of the fa- describes a wealthy Englishman, of- nata, Op. 7”; Chopin, Nocturne, Op. Martin G. Manch, Mgr., Staunton, Va. and everywhere at home. He 25, 26, 27 and 28. In Measure 35 the stu- teacher, he can easily plan the fered to finance mous standard biography of Chopin, a lively argument the two artists had prescribed a concert tour 9, No. 2, Mazurka, Op. 33, No. 4, accelerando should not dent’s work continually so that he is around the world, but Valse, JUILL1ARD SCHOOL OF MUSIC^~ - and here is what he says. He con- about the Mazurka, Op. 33, in C be overdone. Tarrega de- Op. 64, No. 1 and “Five Pre- and consciously making music in his fesses to Niecks that he does not like major, Meyerbeer clined. He was happiest when he and ludes.” from which pre- From Measure 45 until 49 further Ernest Hutcheson, President daily practice, and at every lesson. his guitar them much, that there are measures tended its rhythm was in two Variantes were amongst a few Handel, Choral-Minuet; Haydn, (embellishments) of the This servicing also should Include friends and disciples. On such occa- Andante and lines which could have been fourths, whereas Chopin contended principal theme are introduced. and Minuet; Mendelssohn, practice in public performance. Stu- sions he would play written by some other outstanding by full right, there were three Measures 54-61 form a weird for hours, pro- Canzonetta; Mozart, Two Minuets; JUILLIARD SUMMER inter- dio recitals and student clubs can ducing SCHOOL musicians. But Liszt added that the fourths. They separated in warlike mezzo, with the on his instrument the most Schubert, Adieu and Au Soir; Schu- augmented fourth provide frequent opportunity for even George A. Wedge, Director manner in which Chopin places such spirits. Lenz accompanied Meyerbeer beautiful tones imaginable, and hold- mann, Fugue, Berceuse, Reverie, and Ex. 1 doubtful beginners, to play for interested and ing his listeners fragments is inimitable. who told him, “I had not seen Chopin spellbound. It was Romanza. There are many more that July 8 sympathetic audiences; and such to August 16, 1940 .This means almost that Chopin the for a long time. I love him much. I on such occasions that his original could be included in experience this list, but routinier saved Chopin the genius paves the way for partici- “Preludes” and Accredited know no pianist, no piano composer “Capriccios” took these numbers show Tarrega at his music courses leading to diplomas, teacher’s pation in more formal public recitals, form. from shipwreck. like him. The piano lives on nuances, of the B-flat And how he played Bach, Bee- best. We must not certificate, and Bachelor of Science minor scale. with forget that he and Master of Science It is inconceivable Liszt could assurance and pleasure. For the thoven, Schumann how on the cantilena, it is an intimate in- Lina Ramann, the or Chopin! In also transcribed quite a number of degrees. Instrumental and vocal instruction for beginning authoritative more advanced are have pronounced such a queer state- strument. I, too, was once a pianist; biographer students, there his hands the works of these im- compositions and advanced students, of Franz Liszt, states of the two leading repertoire classes, methods and ment. At some other place I will always opportunities to appear before mortals were and there was a time when they with all the aplomb created anew, just as Spanish composers, materials, public school music, theory, and assurance meetings Albeniz and Gra- composition, and show that Liszt was not always in tried to educate me into a virtuoso. of civic, social, religious, and though they were originally born from utter want of com- nados. It goes without saying that, musicology. Department for high school students. true knowledge other praising mood when he ana- Do call on me when you come to that organizations. When it becomes posed for the guitar. Liszt invented the to begin with, this Spanish music is Hungarian Special one-week Forum Courses lyzed the merits of his great col- Berlin, we are now comrades. If one known that teacher and pupils are in all phases of music Scale, characterized by the aug- guitaristic, and in these Tarrega league. It capable A Bold and Daring Spirit education. seems that at Felix meets such a great man, it must be mented fourth. and willing to cooperate by transcriptions, But Chopin’s Ma- when played by an Catalog on request Mendelssohn’s house the mazurkas for life.” supplying worth for zurka-Intermezzo shows while features Tarrega was an explorer and in- artist, the real were this scale such Spanish atmosphere much more loved. In the letters It is a great pity that no interpre- about twenty programs, the chief difficulty novator, constantly —* years*'*•**•* ^cuiierearlier experimenting, reveals itself in a manner more ef- 120 of his sisters than will Claremont Avenue Room 122 we learn even of a plot tation of the mazurkas, by Chopin Liszt. soon be to keep abreast of the trying to find New York, N. Y. Bizet’s “Carmen” new beauties in his ( Continued also shows demand. on Page 135) 130 FEBRUARY, 1940 THE ETUDE 131 J . .

tick, we would makes them find our- exactly Tunes selves, we fear, nowhere. destined to longevity; sooner or later, need not go even so far back as Ageless Could you, for instance, tell why they win through. Sometimes they Drdla’s Souvenir and Elgar’s Salut in Rubinstein’s Melody F has lived are born into a world that turns d’Amour, to cull only two from the from Page 78) (Continued, almost a century and still is going from them only to turn back, long mid-period. There are many com- Or why nearly a century after, with an interest that seems positions of more recent vintage that AMERICAN strong? 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and musicianship of ^ tone neglect from which they are still dividual taste — ” > Harpist it sustaining. The normal harp The and i regardless of his is exactly what the piano tone is waiting to be rescued. the performer, His Problems with the pedal applied. Thus, There still exists much interesting instrument. BILLBOARD MARCH. forte THE ^ ^ A Page just as the pianist must develop the music, which was written for and e from 99) < continued ® (Cat. No. 30757)^ America's Musical Promise By John N. Klohr Scbaum art of pedaling, the harpist must played on the harp during this early by John W. paul Arr. govern pitch only, and have learn to muffle. period, published, later, for harp- For the past three years, it has — harp but UNIVERSITY 1 ! =3 T-r- nothing to do with sustaining or From the extremely personal na- sichord or organ, probably because been my pleasure of living entirely CHICAGO tone, as on the piano. ture of the response required to draw of the fact that there were so few in America, devoting all my teach- damping THE SCHOOL OF This again points to the great im- effects from strings that are so little harpists at that time. We have one ing to American students. Individual portance of tone development. The aided by mechanical devices, it will striking example in the “Concerto Americans are no strangers, because • * harpist has no mechanical devices be seen that the first basis of fine in B-flat” of Handel, which was writ- of the fine opportunity I had had 1/husic ^ ; — r~y least in Piano, Voice, — — — | | | J aid him: every nuancing of harp work must be inborn musical ten for the harp. The autographed of working with them in Fontaine- offers accredited courses — | to Violin, Organ, Public School Music, tone must be accomplished directly feeling. More than in any other manuscript of Handel, now in the bleau, since 1921. But even this ex- Harmony, and Orchestral Instruments. fingers on the strings. field of music, perhaps, an excellent British Museum, is clearly marked perience had not prepared me for - by the Confers Degrees of B. M., Ph. B., and f f ear, la the first edited musical vitality and ¥ f “ flawless taste, and a most sensi- “per harpa”; but the wealth of M. M. " ' S07W t1 r Muffling ‘^ ' Chn.ch And Then tive publication of the work (1738) bears one finds among Amer- | The John musical awareness are abso- enthusiasm including 6 L 1 Copyntrht 1989 bj Distinguished faculty development of lutely necessary. Music itself, and a the indication of having been writ- icans in their own land. The Amer- After the tone, ARTHUR C. BECKER careful development of musical qual- ten for harpsichord or organ. I had ican student does not lack the gifts EL CAPITAN MARCH the harpist's most significant prob- SERGEI TARNOWSKY ities Price. 50 cent. of muffling. This, really, are, after all, the chief factors the great pleasure of reviving this of musical endowment. He must be (Cat. No. 30758) lem is that MME. MARIA KURENKO By John Philip Sousa for quite Carleton stopping of tonal vibrations, any student to work towards. concerto, which had been ne- taught, however, how to work, how Easier Arr. by Bruce is the RICHARD CZERWONKY necessary by the na- The instrument itself, important as glected by harpists because it had to develop his gifts, how to adjust Orandioso and It is made WALTER KNUPFER it is, must remain in second place. never been adapted to the modern himself to the best possible relation- PLAY - _J£i ture of the instrument. The normal SAMUEL A. LIEBERSON iSsfc) . EASY TO MADE I little instrument. This revision the himself music. Is completely sustained have sympathy with the of harp ship between and harp tone The Dept, of Drama ofiers a 3-year Course study of instruments for their part, including a cadenza which con- The American student’s greatest and lasts a long time. If a single own Arrangements sake. Their purpose is to give utter- nects the Larghetto with the Finale fault is the zeal which leads him Address Registrar for Bulletin Easier-To-Play Piano string is plucked, and then left free ance to musical truth, to reflect the is now published. Another example into the pitfall of working too fast. for of interference, it may be heard vi- DePAUL UNIVERSITY thoughts and souls of the composers. is the “Suite” of Carl Philip Eman- At best, this mistaken ardor results Room 401, 64 E. Lake Street, Chicago, 111. SCHOOL and CYMNASIUM CLASSES, LODGE brating for more than a minute. In- or STUDY The mere act of technical perform- uel Bach, the manuscript of which simply in overdoing. But at its worst, V MEETINGS, and for RECREATION teMEOiif :--4 deed. the tone will not cease until ' MATERIAL for PIANO PUPILS ance, no matter how perfect, is quite is in the Bibliotheque du Conserva- it can do the incalculable of the string is harm names the string stops. If When ordering give number, or both composer's and arranger's meaningless without rich toire, in Brussels. The manuscript forcing. Now, the important plucked merely for experimental a sub- thing stratum of musical thought. The bears the title “Fur die Harfe,” Ber- in music is, not to “get there,” but THE NEW COLONIAL MARCH purposes, it is amusing to wall to teacher’s most useful task is in- lin 1762. to learn musicianly Price, 50 cent, A goes on vibrating. to music, in a way. THE STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER MARCH By R. B. Hall (Cat. No. 30763) see how long it culcate into his students the belief From the end of the Renaissance For this, the element of time is cents Easier Arr. by Rob Roy Peery if one is playing musical By John Philip Sousa (Cat. No. 30552) Price, 50 R However, OBERLIN that they must be, first of all, musi- until the late 18th century, the no- necessary, quite as it is in the de- Easier Arr. by John W. Scbaum phrases, the long duration of the cians, CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Jar.-jlfct J would and, after this, be harpists. tation of harp music was exactly the velopment of a plant. The finest ~ trl vibration - » - normal harpstring I? _ < in k t To become a musician is more im- same as that of the piano or the seed and the richest soil are wasted A Division of Oberlin College wm ff confuse the tones with each other -ft- * Thorough in all -£= * portant than to play the harp; and organ; that is to say, simple figured if the plant is not allowed sufficient instruction branches i Thus, . . specialist r V i f and cause blurs and discords. of music . 46 teachers . it requires longer and deeper study. bass below the melodic line. Thus, time in which to grow. Just so in . . excellent equipment . . . concerts mm m the harpist must stop the vibration by world-famous musicians and organ- It is extremely unwise to start it is quite impossible for us izations . . . weekly student recitals his a to con- music. One cannot practice twenty of the strings artificially, with . . . for these reasons Oberlin attracts young student on harp lessons—or, ceive, from these manuscripts, of the hours at a time, in the belief that serious and talented students. De- hands. This is called muffling. It may grees: Mils. B., School Mus. It., A. It. for that matter, in violin or piano degree of technical development of this will make for quicker progress with music major. Write for catalog. V » P the midst of l§gE#-r-?w Pj be observed when. In Frank lessons—without at the same time the harpists of that period; but we than practicing two hours a day for H. Shaw, Director Copyright t»3» by The John Church Company playing, the harpist places his palms Box 579 Oberlin, Ohio Copyright 1933 by The John Church Company providing him with a firm founda- know for a certainty that the com- ten days. Quite the contrary, the flat against the strings. tion of theory, solfege and music posers of this time depended upon speed system will delay advance- THE LIBERTY BELL MARCH The harp is such a sensitive in- history. Without these, he may play the skill and the musicianship of the ment. The secret of study is, quite KING COTTON MARCH By John Philip Sousa (Cat. No. 30761) Price, 50 cents R strument that all the strings vibrate notes, but he will never know why performers; which, of course, may simply, to master, to learn. After one is plucked; I SCHOOL OF MUSIC By John Philip Sousa (Cat. No. 30760) Price, 50 cents R Easier Arr. by Rob Roy Peery in sympathy when one he is playing precisely the notes that have been leaving too much to their has learned, it is permissible to fthat is Easier Arr. by William Hodson t* and the deeper toned strings OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN he does. And how much he will miss initiative. demonstrate what one knows. But | Jr- to say. the longer ones) vibrate with §§ Complete curricula leading to degrees in if he does not learn it. Where These examples are stressed to to study for the sake of hastening all branches of Music. Faculty of distin- •- = shorter §§ JLv rv-i-iUi- f greater Intensity than the the instrument itself is concerned, point out that the adaptation for the hour of demonstration is ruin- H guished artist teachers. Concerts and May ones. Thus the art of muffling in- fftuttifana mere virtuosity Festival by world's greatest artists and r is subordinate to the the harp of music written for lute, ous. Always, the thing that one H ^ volves the manual cutting out of all deeper M organizations in Hill Auditorium seating musical values. It is compara- clavichord, or harpsichord, is in per- demonstrates be it harp playing, vibrations except those expressly de- — M 5,000. Chorus of 350; student symphony tively simple, after all, to drill the fect accord with the traditions of composition, or orchestras, im- any other branch of J glee clubs, bands, etc. Recitals sired. This process is extremely Angers into the accomplishment of that era. Harp, lute, harpsichord, music—must grow slowly, carefully, p each week on $75,000 organ. portant. and depends upon the “fireworks”; but it is less than and even the organ of that day out of deeply acquired knowledge; innate performer. Muf- Second Semester begins taste of the worthy harp playing. were held to be of quite the same never should it be allowed to exist February flings are not always marked on a 12th Copyright 1939 by the John Church Compel Treasures from family, and the rendition of the as a goal in its own right. That, harp score, as too many signs might the Past CHARLES A. SINK, President There is compositions depended upon the in- perhaps, is the secret of music study. Box 1004, Ann Arbor, Michigan confuse the player. The harpist must still an immense field to MANHATTAN BEACH MARCH be explored in the little FAIREST OF THE FAIR MARCH feel and know when and where to known harp By John Philip Sousa (Cat. No. 30762) Price, 50 cent, R music of the 17th and 18th cen- By John Philip Sousa (Cat. No. 30759) Price, 50 cents R muffle, and how long to wait before Francisco Tarrega institute Easier Arr. by William. Hodson turies. Before TIPTDniT of Easier Arr. by John W. Scbaum muffling. Sometimes a prolongation the beginning of the ULlliUII MUSICAL ( Continued from Page 131) ART of produces 19th century, the harp was a con- =T"~ - sympathetic vibrations DR. FRANCIS L YORK, Chairman siderably handicapped instrument. semplicc wifU a sort of nebulousness that is. at a fective than on any other instru- the tremolo study. Recuerdos de la DR. EDWARD B. MANVILLE, President It had no pedals; key changes had Member of the National Association of Music given moment, extremely effective. ment. Of these the Dance No. 5 of Alhambra, will always cherish it as Schools Founded 1897. Ail branches of Music and Dramatic Art ^ to be effected by hand-manipulated School of Sacred m i 4 r In such muffling Granados, and the Cadiz, Cordoba, a Music. Faculty of 70 artists. Accredited Sm m l musical miracle. * If cases, prompt m 1 1 a too Another number Teachers’ Certificates. Diplomas m and Degrees. pegs, while playing; and it was im- would detract from the result. Some- Granada, Sevilla and Torre Bermeia of outstanding merit is the Capricho H. B. MANVILLE. Business Manager possible to modulate. It was Sebas- 52 Putnam. Detroit. Mleh. times an immediate muffling is im- of Albeniz, have been popularized by Arabe, a most delightful and effec- tien Erard, the founder of the great perative. Andres Segovia and others. tive piece showing the Moorish in- French piano house, who rescued Make THE ETUDE Your Marketing Place Staccato effects are produced by fluence upon the music of Southern the harp Etude Advertisers Open the Doors to Real muffling played. from its deficiencies by per- Originality Spain. each string as it is in Creation This has been successfully re- Opportunities fecting the pedals and inventing the A complete stoppage of tone reguires The original compositions of Tar- corded by Julio Martinez Oyanguren, double movement. After Erard de- the muffling not only of the string rega are artistic creations of the on Columbia record #69457D. The veloped the played, others modern harp, composers, highest order. Beautiful melodies and Danza Mora, CONVERSE COLLEGE but also of all the Grande Jota de Con- School of Music for the most part virtuosi of the The John Church Company that vibrate in sympathy. In a word, in- intriguing harmonic progressions, certo, Tango, and many others, may Spartanburg, South Carolina strument of themselves, arranged their not found in the music of any THEODORE PRESSER CO., DISTRIBUTORS, 1712 CHESTNUT STREET, muffling is the exact opposite other be found on the programs of guitar- PHILADELPHIA works to meet the greater p A piano pedaling. The normal piano possibili- composer, combine to set these gems ists; and altogether there were pub- ties of the new structural form, and College Liberal Arts Department. tone is unsustained, reguires of guitar literature apart from all lished over fifty original composi- Teachers of national and #**• "omen* dormitories Summer session- the older works sank into a.state of ArtistsjfJn °r’Concerts. Moderate the others. Whoever has once listened to ( Tuition. For Catalogarea use of the forte pedal to make Continued on Page 139) Address: 134 Ernst Bacon. Dean THE ETUDE FEBRUARY, 1940 135 with Liadoff and dis- lost patience One did not find them, as a sort of means of furthering music educa- of him. And Rimsky-Korsakog exhibit, the tables of some smart tion. My orchestra numbers one hun- the Pieasure work missed at I had him reinstated. undertook to have cafe. No, the Russian temper is not dred expert performers, many of ballet, ‘Raimonde, rm and of Russian full of cha no easy task, because like that. Thoughtful discussion is whom have been ‘spotted’ and en- Medallions acts and in This was in three as positive man s ^ Rubinstein was a and one of its chief characteristics; and, gaged for ranking symphonic or- interest, on the g perhaps, of Yesteryear ‘Rannonde to weaken in his decisions to enjoy pleasure of that kind, one ganizations. Our programs are chosen Masters the music. be not one Rimsky-Korsakoff was deter- quiet privacy. So the for their purely musical value, with- Glazounoff s best oser But must have and from Page 83) comp the responsibil- fl,xt (,Continued ^ too. He took great masters would meet at each out regard to box office popularity. m 0U e by the mined und'stood future upon himself that it is ‘im- m behe betterbette ity for Liadoff’s other’s homes, and would talk and We often hear it said denied the re- would have already to anyone, and never people, know I never break my word.’ make music into the small hours of possible’ to build programs without the American interest in ‘You He never forgot ei promise you that quested help. such a sP* he said, ‘and if I the morning. That is why an invita- due regard for the box office; that in need ot shown unoff could days when he had stood Glaz0 will work, he will!’ tion to join them took on special people will stay away if they are not 1 re- Liadoff Wiontk preferredl to that help himself. have conducted but “And so it came about Rimsky- significance. And when one went given the sort of music referred to excellent biographies “The many Korsakoff’s reputation for meaning there was even greater pleasure than as ‘popular.’ That has not been my Tschaikowsky, which I have read, of exactly what he said, and nothing listening to fine talk and fine music experience. At the very beginning, stress on Tschai- do not lay sufficient his preferences Jut Rubinstein's dis- consulted as to else prevailed over —one was conscious of witnessing a our concerts were offered free, as March, 1940, Will Be Another and hu- to the THE ETUDE for kowsky’s great kindness to listen you satisfied with your present position? you feel that you could Surprises E,ude as ready Liadoff was allowed to great era of take living an experiment in public taste. At Are Do Issue of Musical he was just pleasure. and music on Articles other traits j hap_ Procession of Feature manity. They point out As I demand a larger salary and do better work with further training? of the conductor. back. The end of the story is shape. That is an experience to first a few came out of curiosity; which, to a young ideas Glazou come in his character conductor, eminent career means him, nened to be that written In Lladoff's treasure throughout a lifetime. but, within a surprisingly short time, Professional musicians who are using our Extension Courses as a violoncellist playing under sympathetic man- modest and being one of the greatest of “I am happy to bring some of my our theater was crowded. And the of going higher in their profession are making a great gain financially. themselves. That en- noff’s on me. Besides never revealed vivid impression Rimsky-Korsa- with ner made a Russian composers memories of the old days into the better the program, the more people You are invited to send for lessons and catalog. It may be the means of story about his relations for fifteen tire “Ippolitoff-lvanoff was also a highly capable Today we charge a nominal her granting him Con- koff was work I am now engaged upon, with came! starting you upon a career that will pay dividends in increased cash earnings Mme. von Meek— of the Moscow years Director the two qualities do not al- the Federal Music Project. But my fee, making the concerts available to present position. an income on condition that they taught Gliere teacher— —dividends that couldn’t possibly come to you under your where he In hand—and con- the great masses of music lovers at letter and never servatory, ways go hand chief interest is to render some remain friends by the other y°unger com- HAVE YOU STUDIED HARMONY? Those who are making music that he and many of tributed greatly to the development service to America’s native com- from thirty-five to fifty-five cents. meet; and the implication many in- their profession are always interested in improving their own knowledge, Although he wrote Stravinsky, and more than the posers. of Liadoff. Arensky. posers, who are striving to formulate The result is that our concerts are valued the income including half in progressing, and those who are best equipped receive the largest pay un- teresting works, Respighi. Rimsky-Korsa- a development of their own. They regularly sold out to the last seat. friendship—all that is difficult to here the Italian. music operas, he is best known checks. You can make your services more valuable. Openings in the those who knew the dozen koff was immensely popular with his have the best right to be heard here, This is a true test of public interest derstand. To Sketches. Unlike field are growing very rapidly. bv his ‘Caucasian into in good music. It is satisfying to man, Tschaikowsky seemed incap- was an pupils. and the Government’s entrance Cui, Ippolitoff-lvanoff anything but kindness and Cesar "Arensky succeeded Tschaikowsky the field of music will result in great report that these concerts, which able of great friend of Tschai- UNIVERSITY EXTENSION CONSERVATORY admirer and harmony at the Mos- advantage to them. are attended solely for their musical lofty sentiments. most prized pos- as teacher of Dept. A-174 1525 East 53rd Street, Chicago, Illinois kowsky. One of my remained the worth, and not for any reasons of in cow Conservatory, and “It is impossible to give enough Mentor is a letter from him The Scholar and sessions admirer—almost the shad- praise to the benefits of the Federal fashion or glamour, are reaching the UNIVERSITY EXTENSION CONSERVATORY regret my devoted 1525 E. 53rd Street A-171 Chicago which he is so kind as to “Another very interesting figure of ow—of the greater man Arensky Music Projects. Organized some time very people who need them most. Please send me free and without any obligation full details of your Home Study Method, departure from Russia. and also sample lessons from the course I have checked. those days was Cesar Cui. Cui is capable, both as a teacher and a ago, in the hope of bringing dignified Perhaps only in America would a — — was Piano Course for Students H Harmony Guitar perhaps, by his popular several operas; assistance to unemployed musicians, project of this kind be possible to- Normal Course for Teachers U best known, More of Titans pianist, and he wrote : Advanced Composition Mandolin perennial street singers And Violin The sym- in U History of Music Clarinet He wrote operas and work Is to be found they have rapidly become a splendid day.” . of old Mexico Orientale. Rachmaninoff was always a but his finest Cornet Choral Conducting Saxophone too; but his genius lay in “Serge well worth an Trumpet U Public School Music Piano Accordion phonies, I have his songs, which are musical most interesting personality. _ Sight Singing & Ear Training J Voice 2 Reed Organ MEXICO the smaller forms. Cui was a Investigation. DOWN TO him since he was a boy of He was also one of the know chief spirits tlie South has miniaturist. “These, then, were tlie Violin Making in America Name Experience. Our sister republic to twenty, when his first opera, ‘Aleko,’ brought many new musical delights to musical critics Russia ever world of Span- finest animating the musical Street the world. Their musical art has a at Moscow. Even then, ( Continued from Page 124) yet musical criticism was produced ish flavor that is inimitable, and produced. Russian beginning of the cen- fellow, Rachmani- Moscow at the City Mexican music is very distinctive. and it owes as a very young State this had still to be developed, another Oliver Daniel, who has just visited re- tury. They all knew one back with and noff was exactly as he is today— instrument to a superlative degree. A tory shows that these pedigreed Cre- charming land, has come much to the scholarly approach friends. information which into and. mostly, they were good much entertaining like served, shy, aloof, withdrawn violin is like the human voice, in that were the of THE ETCDE. erudition of Cesar Cui. But monas owned and played by he brings to readers deep impression That naturally made for a stimulat- Cui had his limita- himself, and giving the it must be used constantly if it is to elite who recognized their true worth, everyone else, whoever was so of living in a wonderful private ing atmosphere; and HEART OF THE BLUES tions. As a critic, he lacked impar- improve with age. It must be given They were repaired by experts and THE fortunate as to secure an Invitation conceived a deep and world, where everything could be the best care and must not be tarn- collected by wealthy people pro- W C Ilandv, the creator of the “blues,” tiality. He had was sure who respected composers the creations of his to their evenings together is one of the most hatred of Tschaikowsky, and shut out except pered with, nor repaired by novices tected them from injury. As a conse- ‘ blues lasting of his race. He tells how the of a wonderful time. Tschaikowsky and what they are. We have Tschaikowsky might do own gigantic imagination. Rach- who know little about the funda- quence, came about nothing best they have not lost their fine never read a better article upon tlie sub- and Rimsky-Korsakoff were the maninoff almost never entered into of its ject than “The Heart of the Blues. could please him. mentals construction. Only a voices or become unglued, gaiety of the other students. But of friends. Arensky worshipped “Cui came to the Moscow Theater the violin that was firmly glued by the It would seem that the modern Tschaikowsky; but. being so much MUSICAL TALENT any of his works were to be if his ‘own way’ was a different one, maker will remain intact after HOW MUCH when remained two maker should be consoled by this fact, MY CHILD? he never con- it was none the less interesting, and younger, their friendship HAS presented there, but hundred years of exposure to cli- namely, that if he really has meri- liked of master and pupil relation- Prof. Raleigh M. Drake, of Wesleyan ducted. His position as a General he was very well for his own more a matic changes oldest and string tension, torious instruments, the best violin- College, at Rome, Georgia, the audience ap- sake. ship. Glazounoff was also a friend College in America, is. a psy- forbade it. When the Scratchy, haphazard playing Woman’s Rubin- by ama- ists will soon discover him. Then, even chologist of renown. In a very timely acknowledge “Rimsky-Korsakoff was by all of Tschaikowsky. but Anton musical talent plauded him, Cui would teurs can only harm a violin. It must article, lie gives tests for known though his masterpiece does not merit parents to their a small reckoning the most modest stein held aloof. It was well that may be applied by the ovations from a box— man in be maintained at concert pitch home. and a price tag of several thousand dol- child at with a square cut gray beard, the world. He simply did his work that Rubinstein felt pangs of jeal- man, played in all registers for many years, lars, he can at least be sure that the calm glance of a and rarely troubled himself about its Tschaikowsky's mighty ca- spectacles, and the ousy as to develop the Cremona mellowness, ACCOMPANISTS ARE BORN, had public will pay him well for honest bowing stiffly in his uni- public results. He looked like a reer developed. Tschaikowsky NOT MADE scientist, No modern maker can say with cer- value. Perhaps he would school teacher, and always pupil; and most fa- form and medals. remained once been Rubinstein's tainty Conrad Bos, one of the world’s just how his violins will sound Finally, all of us may rest assured mous accompanists, in an interview have liked to get away from that in that character, regardless of the the master, famous in his own right Rose Heylbut. tells, in a very two hundred years from today. He that With Miss place with the acclaim that Tschai- the metallic age will never helpful article, some of the intricate uniform and take his came to him. He was did not like to be eclipsed. can only hope that they will be prop- destroy the art of the tricks of the calling. the stage. quiet, kind, and when he said terms violin maker, musicians on a thing kowsky was on much better erly cared for. No machine can take the place of “A composer, who exerted a great he meant it. He was known for this. with Anton's brother, Nicholas Ru- MENDELSSOHN’S SCHERZO IN How long would a Stradivarius vio- the sensitive touch of genius. influence on the development of Liadoff had been Rimsky-Korsakoff’s younger days, a A E MINOR binstein, who in his Iin have lasted recognized pupil, in our modern beer symphony of curves and lines, the Russian music, is not at the St. Petersburg Conser- had been Director of the Moscow Mendelssohn’s mind, like that of Shake- taverns where some as fully as he de- vatory, and inebriate might violin is a thing of beauty unparal- speare, seems to have made many excur- here, in America, Rimsky-Korsakoff had Conservatory. That friendship suf- Maurice Dumesnil, dash it to bits in a mad frenzy? sions into fairyland. and as, I hope, he one day the greatest faith in His- leled in the musical world! eminent French piano virtuoso, has serves him. This, per- fered a setback when Tschaikowsky for March a written for THE ETUDE will be. This is Glazounoff. Glazou- haps, was an example of his kind- to * * * * * very instructive master lesson upon dedicated his piano concerto very large man; tall, ness, for this captivating composition. noff was a Liadoff was a very careless Nicholas Rubinstein, and was told stout, and occupying a great deal of pupil. He was lazy; Music the Industrialists’ he would not it was worthless. Ally space. Yet he had slender, delicate work at anything that did not hap- “If industrial leaders generally realized the psychology of music hands, that a girl might have en- pen to please him; —its lllS and he did not A Muscovite "Comerata' influence and its effect upon the workers—the music period P vied. Glazounoff was not of the Mos- even attend classes would have its definite regularly. Once “The Russian temperament being place in every day’s activities. For the real The usual delightful music section set. He was Director of the St. in three secret of success cow months, perhaps, Liadoff French, in any business is contented, satisfied, willing standard less exuberant than the with a variety of new and Petersburg Conservatory and came would show workers—and music regularly brought into himself at the Conser- their the daily life is the selections for all music lovers. these interesting men held to us only when one of his own works vatory. Anton greatest and most effective influence in creating ” Rubinstein, who was than such helpers performance. meetings in a more sober way James J. Davis. was having a Moscow then Director of the great school. the traditional gaieties of ’Bohemia. FEBRUARY, 1940 ' 136 the ETUDE 137 — -

Portrait The Keystone of Our Nation Musical —___ (Continued from Page 77) The Etude Historical children playing masterly works, has become one of the SHERWOOD Trains Radio Artists «« - *. * is an emotional r„*vh; ai,^‘.». -™ present day features of home life. There Soles section o( thi. t.iue.^ Serial liiher'* beautiful music JtpUdicJ thrill that comes with the performance of Radio has increased the oppor- Accredited instruction. 0 M Courses lead to certificates, * This series, -«**«“ Musician re- of this type, which it is hard to describe. The Etude tunities of the trained artist U d until the entire Known diplomas, and degrees in piano, violin, alphabetically wUl b* eintinued Best adequately covered. World’s ceives inspiring photographs of splendid home manyfold. Sherwood is unusually cello, voice, organ, wind instruments, history of music is The many theory, composition, school groups. In the impressive painting accompanying this edi- well-equipped to prepare you public music, conducting, microphone tech- for this fascinating work through torial, “The Little Trio” by John C. Johnson, which hangs nique, dramatic art. specialized courses under teach- in the splendid Art Museum of Toledo, Ohio, we have the Dormitory accommodations at mod- also well-known 1 ers who are erate cost. Write for catalog. 410 S. picture of what is happening in thousands of homes in all radio artists. Michigan Ave., Chicago, III. parts of the country. .4 Institutional Member of the National Association of Schools of Music -A The parents in such a home as is pictured here do not have to worry about what is happening to their children >5' ** engrossed in the making of beautiful music. There has Phil. PP Wolfrutn-B thus fl waranbKh »m J °S e Ph W J resulting , London. •ssra varia. been a definite swing toward a more united home, 1 7 7 „ 'X ioi'.t. Comp . Wolff—B. Munich, P"' 1 - ». Fritz . lam Samadcn.May Wolft 15. Ber- sssrM«"ig-vS- lai3’ romp » , SKl Vienna. Ernst Victor 1804. Tenor. Debut orgnst o';, Erich Wolff—B. Harpsi- Oct. 38. cond.. 1lio> entertainment and, above all, musicianship on the vorh. lin. Aug. 6. 1880, 193'.. Has sung “' " in home <1. New at Bayreuth. dir. Dec. 3. 1871; pnst.. Stud, in Ber. Since mus. ,. hU Bust. chordist, Staat soper. Berlin. America. which ho Many olk - ' - Mar. 20. 1913. Comp.. Amer. debut at Toured Eumpo^S. man? of University. evidenced family JUILLIARD SCHOOL OF MUSIC Beilin. European tours. Number g. Also Z[kl concerts. part of the members of the home, as by Lived in Vienna and with Boston 1935 in in his neinv 1936. Appeared appearances in £*• Mus. played accompanist for in Goet- guest Guildhall Sell, of Was rote Svmph. Orch. Active the stringed in- President prominent singers W Festivals. America. groups once again around the piano with ERNEST HUTCHESON, works. tingen Handel songs and ensemble struments filling in a much needed gap. There seems, in the last decade, to have grown a sincere tendency toward INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL ART GEORGE A. WEDGE, Dean “homemade” music and it is to the strengthening of this American home that we now pay tribute. ideal of the Individual vocal and instrumental instruction. Classes in Theory, Com- keystone, the home, with its spiritual, As long as this position, and all branches of music education. intellectual, entertaining and domestic harmony is social, Courses leading to diploma and B. S. and M. S. degrees in instru- held aloft, there need be no fear of a collapse of the nation mental, singing, and public school music departments.

Wol/oflen are so proud and under whose institutions we Ernst L. von of which we Catalog on request. Comp. ' Frederick Woltmann 2.*. Wolstenholme—-B. and IlrchUu, April william Bernard ltogeis 0 * the greatest of all commonwealths in B. New Pupil of J»«>y * one of Rose H. Wollstein — Lancashire. X eo. Munich. ‘j . have become Room 122, 120 Claremont Avenue, Wolle—B. Blackburn. Hanson. His worh sun. ' New York Wolkenstein B. John Frederick Pianist, able writer, July Howard Wrtr. ‘»n mus. Oswald von lil ’> York. d. London, by I IdU- t Bethlehem. Pa., AP Piano student at 24. 1865; have been played von \V. Htud «-d at history. 1377 ; d. Aug. linguist. •>3' blind comp., Juil- Hans the world’s Tyrol, about there Jan. 12, lJdd. Y. 1931. Noted In 1938 won the Stra«»bur* an the last of 1863; d. of Musical Art, N. organ Orch. vs. of •2. 1445. One of Inst, tours as comp, at Uni Choral cond., orgnst. From Columbia orgnst. Many liard Fellowship in books. s. r0I» 1415 lecturer at tour. 1908. Leipzig. Many M i nnes i nger F Ch. Was U. S. Rome. the 1885-1905 at Moravian interviewed many recitalist. the Amer. Acad, in the service of King Sigis- Univ. Has organ and other wks. in Fdr. (1898) famous Beth- Wrote mund. Wrote many musical world celebrities. lehem Bach Choir. and literary works. Francisco Tarrega fjftr QUbrlattiiJnatfluip nf(J)ustr 135) ( Continued from Page Confers Bachelor of Music Degree, Master of Music Degree, Artist Diploma Faculty of Nationally Known Musicians tions of Tarrega, while many others crispness to the tone. This system is BERYL RUBINSTEIN, Director, remained in manuscript. used by Segovia and most of the 2605 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio It is a curious fact that the name other great artists. During the last known in few years of his life, Tarrega short- of Tarrega became best DENISON UNIVERSITY the musical world, through his pu- ened his nails and played with the of MUSIC •temple CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC i SCHOOL1 the late Miguel finger tips alone. When he played pils, amongst whom Granville, Ohio 1526 Pine St., UNIVERSITY Mary Kninht Wood—B. East- | Yorkshire, Henry J. Wood—B. London. Llobet was the most celebrated. in this manner, some of his friends Haydn Wood—B. hampton. Mass.. Apr. 7, 1857. A Liberal Arts College with Music Majors Duffie Wood— B- at Mar. 3, 1870. Comp., noted Tho’roush rtVndo'rdTn’rtru- B. Taun- David Eng. Comp., vlnst. Stud, pnst. Pup. of B. J- i^aB Carl Paige Wood— Mar. 2, 183.8; d. with cond.. orgnst. In 1895 began Comp., are Emilio Pujol, now residing remonstrated with him, pointing out in A.B., Mus.B. and P.S. Music courses orgnst. Pittsburgh. C. M., London and and Others ton. Mass. Comp., 1910. Comp., R. series of promenade con- Lang. A. R. Parsons, Phila Mar. 27, Toured as first For catalogues , address in Boston. Berlin, and 1808 C^sar Thomson. Hall. Cond.. H. H. Huss. For many 3-ts. Rtd. organist (blind). Front with Albani. Has certs in Queen’s in Paris; Garzia Fortea of Madrid; that while his tone was pure and Prof, of mus. at Univ. for solo vlnst. important in N. Y. Has written songs Paris. mus. tchr. at Pa. Inst, works, includ- Sheffield and other Karl Eschman, Director Washington, Seattle. Has St. written many used by Bispham and others. of the Blind. Organist., songs. festivals. Domenicus Prat, in Buenos Aires; round, it was not as powerful as for- written songs, choruses, and Plnla. ing excellent Stephen’s P. E. Ch., -it'ion Write organ pieces. and a host of others still residing in merly. To this Tarrega replied that ** ^l»^rntalo9- ——— _ — Spain or having emigrated to South he preferred less volume and more ^ America. These men, imbued with beautiful tone. LAWRENCE COLLEGE the spirit of Tarrega, introduced his It was during this period that CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC THREE FREE COURSES compositions and transcriptions to Emilio Pujol studied with him APPLETON, WISCONSIN Trinity Principle Pedagogy (Perfect) and Musicianship (Elementary and Advanced) the world and caused the name of adopted this nailless stroke. This Carl J. Waterman, Dean 0 Piano Playing (New and Different) Courses in piano, voice, violin, 'cello, organ, theory, ( not “do re mi” the master to become known to all method is also employed by Fran- public school music and choir directing leading to Sight < not numbers Bachelor and Master degrees. SINGINGc|K.rmr interested in the guitar. cisco Alfonso, said to be one of the / not intervals EFFA ELLIS Much has been written about the finest of the younger generation of PERFIELD 103 E. 86th St. (Park Ave)., New York City new technic and the Spanish School guitarists, now living in London, MILL1KIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC SAcramento 2-4859 Choral Rowsby Woof Comp., vlnst., founded by Tarrega. Glenn H. Woods — — For long, until where he has given a number of re- DECATUR, ILLINOIS Arthur Woodruff- Educ. tchr. For over twenty -five Raymond Huntington Wood- 22,1853; cond., orgnst.. Mus. ington. Conn., Aug. soc. in Ivan. yrs. a tchr. of vln. at Royal a few years before his death, he used citals. In article B. Brooklyn. N. A-. Choral Has dir. choral an on guitar technic, Offers thoro training in music. Courses leading man— there Sept. 24 1934. of London. to 1861. Comp., pnst., f. City, and St. Louis, Mo. Academy Music. Jan. 18, singing tchr. Cond., pupils the so-called nail stroke. Bachelor of Music Degree. Diploma and Certifi- churches, N.i. cond., Asst, choral dir.. San Fran. Many of his are well This does which appeared in an English maga- /4LV1ENE «™TH EdTRE orgnst. prom, and Glee Club, N y ., cate in Piano. Voice. Violin, } (45th year) Choice—Drama, Dance, Vocal; Pres.. Bkln. Univ. Spring Mus. Fest Dir. of known in Eng’England, Has Organ. Public School Stock Theatre and Brooklyn. Club. Phila. Fdr. not mean that appearances. Motion picture filming, screening and Radio Sciences. Orpheus Mus., Oakland, Cal., Schls. written violin pieces. he cultivated long zine, Alfonso expressed himself thus: Music Methods and Music Kindergarten Methods (while learning) for Acting, Inst, of Arts and choral societies. Teaching and Directing. Oradu° music and songs. of four ates. Una Merkel. , Lee Tracy. Peggy Choral finger nails Bulletin sent free upon request Shannon* and struck the strings “It is not so much a question of ob- etc. Separate children s department. (Catalog) Apply W. ST. CLARE MINTURN, Director Sec’y Shubert, 66 West 85th St., N. Y. with these exclusively. Information taining good tone by finger tips or given the writer, by several persons nails; the question of temperament ' i neve y iwHH tu. A n trntofc n 1 A 1 1 vt intimately acquainted with Tarrega, of each guitarist must be considered. pr Etude Advertisements are T| t [ TRAIN CHILDREN’S VOICES may be Bulletins of Splendid Buy- N* taken as authentic, and a There are nails equal to fingertips, «| High Grade Work—Excellent Remuneration LL ing - - LOUISE WEIGESTER, brief Opportunities - JJ 160 W. 73rd St"! New York description is here submitted. and fingertips equal to nails. The The nails on the fingers of the right ideal is a combination of both for hand should project about a thirty- the sake of variety. The ‘Tarrega second of an inch beyond NEW the fleshy School’ consists of ‘caressing’ the ENGLAND part of the finger tip. As the finger strings instead of ‘striking’ them, and tip strikes the CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Denis Wright — Comp., Frank Wright—B. Ipswich. string, the edge of the of keeping WMtkee ., , i «f ill ay. the movement Russeii WrMO-B. I? n rr rl II inoirl J.’ of the Felix von Woyroh-B.Trop-Woyrscn—B.Trop- "-!! orgnst.. com!., ed. Well known Eng. ; d. Brookly y Aug. fa™ Pnst.’, ~ C nail is the last .x Q „ AustrianAustrian Silesia.Silesia, Oct. 8.8, Iowa,Iowa. for his work in the Jan. 2, part of the finger to l.au, uel B„rnamn j n Eng. Hat’ bee„ °re;’ fingers at a minimum, striving 1895- oomp Pup. “ ™u '"'ill’ "‘“i always 1 orgnst. 40 yrs. _. . 1 860. Comp. . cond. From Sj£ i£ band mus. field. Was 6 and H H. Hum.1 DOOul - leave the string, imparting catalog 9 Dir. of SinggMemie, dlr-> gt . OeorE0 s Sch. Brooklyn. A founder of a certain for beautiful Opening “of flret 1931, _ tone.” semeetlr mu> US * in w. colleges. Septemb™^ 310UBhi :nU ngtmi *A v of the Altona Y., 19-1- Hg A. G. O. ®L“ Has enue^Bostom Ma~ss? Altona, and ^BamPBratpton,o Harpenden. In 1930, ed., ; member of its written used1 by Bose much piano K.'itchenchor. Operas, orchl. beer Co Ltd. examining comm. educa- Jepson, anu uuieia. ch u & „ tional material. wks.. and many small pcs. Helen FEBRUARY, 1940 138 139 ,

' ••• , / Likewise, the speeding motorist too often with trouble deeply sen- Recital Junior Etude Contest Speeding comes to GRIEF, The February far beyond RELIEF Rather ous and The Junior Etude will award three pretty Subject for story or essay this month, Frances Taylor note well such accidents and X By So please Eu c£e, SlK A.klon prizes each month, for the best and neatest “My Hobby.” Must contain not over one CUE—keep your machine let this be your original stories or essays, and for answers hundred and fifty words, and must be re- Walt ! W gear to take you safely STUDENTS, in proper Washington was very The reel has been danced in Ireland to puzzles. ceived at the Junior Etude Office, 1712 ^EAR ; “George first Just bear in mind that ‘ haste speed? Learn care ere THROUGH. fond of music,” Miss Andrews told and Scotland for a great many years, Any boy or girl under sixteen years of Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsyl- trained’ with for speed you must PRE- fingers must waste" ; 15th. Names of prize your babies’ first makes her pupils. “Whenever he was able, but only by two people, at a time. age may compete, whether belonging to a vania, by February >>DONE.ONE In heed this well, SLOW speed can be well PARE. Now Junior Club or not. Class A, fourteen to winners and their contributions will ap- h , gh he attended concerts in New York In Virginia, every person who had walk they ^ FIRST; if speed is forced. to thirty next attempts falls PRACTICE sixteen years of age ; Class B, eleven to pear in the May issue. The pace with fewer and Philadelphia, and liked to have attended the party joined in the SPEED; but slower BEWARE! under fourteen Class C, under eleven best contributors will receive honorable ; their NEED. music as often as possible in his dance just before they went home.” would better suit years. mention. home. For our February recital I Meg played the music of the reel, ? ? ? ? ? ? ASK another want you children each to play a called Money Musk and so ended the Rules Musical Geography composition which will represent February recital of the types of music that were played in the days Put your name, age and class in which have anyone copy your work for you. come ? one of the forms of music that was born? Dance you enter, on upper left corner of your paper, When clubs or schools compete, please was Bacli Sibelius born? of George Washington. How many 1 In what town what country was played in Washington’s day.” honor by nam- In and put your address on upper right cor- have a preliminary contest first and submit river did Strauss country does the folk-sot of recital such pieces can you play? 2. What From what When the evening the ner. If your contribution takes more than no more than six contributions (two for a waltz for it? Chariot come? ing Swing Low. Sweet came, Adelaide was the first one on one sheet of paper, do this on each sheet. each class). was Stephen Foster In what state country is the scene of tl 3. 9. In what the program. “I am going to play a Write on one side of paper only. Competitors who do not comply with all opera opera Aida laid." minuet,” she told the audience. Do not use typewriter and do not of the above rules will not be considered. country was the first A GEST 4. In what what city did Mendelssohn rata 10 . In “George Washington often danced

written ? . of music? , , a conservatory Handel buried? lish this with his friends. The music is s. In what city is page) Morris (Answer* on tins Front what country does the written in three-four time, and it 6. Why I Study Music Why I Study Music is played with the same stately dig- (Prize winner in Class C) (Prize winner in Class A) you tell us why?” Nellie s Notes nity in which it is danced.” Practice Dear Junior Etude : I study music because it gives me much Music is the age old language of people Jimmy’s Orchestra “Well, she says that it is much E. S. B. Mildred came next. “I am going to By 1 tried three copies of The Etude and I pleasure. If I do not study It now I will not of all nations. Thoughts and emotions can any it enjoyed so intensely that I have subscribed ; By Martha Stewart better to play it slowly without play a gavotte,” she said. “This was enjoy life as much when I am bigger. My be better expressed in music than by almost so you can realize how much it means to me. fast and teacher told me to practice hard, and this any other medium. Wistful longings, radiant mistakes than to play it another favorite dance of George I am in high school and thoroughly enjoy set to thinking. tucked his music. I play the bells, cymbals and triangle me joy, weary sadness and towering rage, all time?” he wondered as he Anyhow, it’s hard to Washington. The gavotte is written With his little black violin case make mistakes. in our school orchestra, and this, besides pi- ‘•Well,” I asked her, “what do people study are magnificently portrayed by an orchestra. side. have ano practice music for?” tucked securely under his right arm, head on one play a piece correctly after you in four-four time and is played at has given me the inspiration to The feeling that pours forth from exquisite Miss study music to a greater extent. She asked. “What do you think?” harmony But here he was meeting in it. The orig- or shimmering trills can be only was rushing down the made a lot of mistakes a moderate tempo. This dance I wrote a poem I would like to have pub- Jimmy Adams were And then I answered. “To be able to play experienced, not described. the stage lished in The Junior Etude, if - School, Knowles, and up on coming back.” inated with the peasants of France, possible. and enjoy beautiful music and to make other corridor of the J. F. Brown mistakes keep From your friend, The golden chords and warm tones of a with violins, violon- people happy." auditorium. many children has certainly given but its melodies were so lovely and Bernice Beach melody are haunting, and they spur the to the “Your teacher she said. flutes, oboes, and all New York. And “Yes.” hearer on to a deeper sense of happiness and excitement?” , clarinets, in its time was so graceful that it “My, my, why all the you an excellent point to follow was (X. B. We regret that The Junior Etude Then on another day some one was play- peace; and they remove discouragement, put- instruments. does not. have space print behind him exclaim. sorts of other to follow adapted to the great ball rooms of to the poem re- ing the piano and my teacher asked me if ting in its place a brilliant star of hope and he heard a voice your practice, and we want ferred to above.) minutes all of the chil- I had any piece ready to play; so I played ambition. Turning, Jimmy saw Mr. Lacy, the In a few orchestra practice too,” Miss Europe, and from there it came to Miss it in our a piece and I noticed she enjoyed it very People’s lives are greatly enriched by music. him. dren were in their places, and much. when Principal, smiling down at Knowles remarked. America.” And now anyone asks me to These are the reasons I study music. Dear Junior Etude : Knowles was standing before them, play I always play. I am glad I am studying “Oh, Mr. Lacy, I’m so thrilled I Jimmy almost bobbed out of his After Mildred had finished the We have such an interesting Baby Orchestra Dorothy Perkins (Age 15). that I thought the readers of the Junior Etude music. California replied, with baton in hand. could shout!” Jimmy chair as he said, “My teacher told •••••• gavotte, Bob announced to the au- would like to know about it. Olive Fitch (Age 8). “The first important requirement We have twenty members ranging in age his brown eyes sparkling. “We are about practicing slowly, too, and #••••••• dience that he was going to play a Missouri all be me from three to ten. We gave our first program orchestra of orchestra playing is that we W hy 1 Study Music having our first school now I know how important it is, be- country dance. “There were a great in September for the Kiwanis Club in Alliance, and the next week for afternoon, and and I in tune,” she said. the Rotary. Last week (Prize winner in Class 11) practice this — cause with so many of us playing many of these composed in the early we gave our fourteenth program in Canton. “Oh, I’m in tune,” said Jimmy. Tpyp We have advanced until give we can duets, think it’s swell. Don’t you?” days of our country, when so many I study music, first, because I love it and together it would be harder than trios, musical readings and solos each mem- replied “So am I,” remarked small Bobby — would not be happy without it; second, be- “I certainly do, Jimmy,” ever to get rid of mistakes if we people were farmers,” he explained. ber being required to do solo work. We also big violoncello. have two cause someday I hope to make music my pro- Principal, enthusiastically. “This Lile from behind his FLAY THE Mistresses of Ceremonies, who take the played too fast and carelessly.” NELLIE MEANT TO “And they were danced on the grass, turns introducing the orchestra, announcing fession; third, because “music study exalts “But are we all in tune with one life” is the first year that Brown School NOTES and in the big barns. The I each number and making the closing speech. and is a stimulant to mental exertion; “I expected it to be work,” Hal one am One always another?” inquired -Miss Knowles. PAGE boy who plays piano solos also directs the fourth, because I believe God has given me has had an orchestra. I shall SHE SAW UPON THE going to play is named The orchestra. Lester agreed, “because my Dad says Buff musical talent, which He expects me to culti- “You see, boys and girls, your par- MISTAKE! We wear black velvet suits with white remember this day as being very im- BUT NELLIE MADE Coat. It is written in six-eight satin vate and to use to the best advantage. that everything that is worth doing time. blouses. We have such good times when we our school.” ticular instrument may be in tune AGAIN— Charles Johnson (Age portant in the history of takes hard You will hear how gay and happy meet to practice, and several times this year 11). pitch pipe to which and careful work, and I RAGE our teacher has given presents. Georgia “Oh, too, Mr. Lacy,” Jimmy with a piano or a THE NOTES FLEW IN A us We enjoy me think so too.” the music is.” playing our public programs, for everyone in an you tuned it, but your instruments treats us so nicely declared. “I’ve wanted to play Harry played a country ; so we think we are very “Of course,” smiled Miss Knowles. dance too. lucky children to be able to belong Answers to study- may still not be in tune with one to a Baby Composer Puzzle in orchestra ever since I started “Mine is Orchestra. “And now that we all understand called Shepherd Hey,” said years ago.” another, and that is very important. Cecelia Pearl Stoliper (Age 7). Junior Club, Albany, N. Y. November: ing the violin four he. “It is written in tune with the these points of orchestra playing, let four-four time, “That’s fine!” Mr. Lacy smiled. If one violin is out of Mendelssohn us begin by but it is as gay and cheerful as The Beethoven our or- other instruments, how can we play practicing Schubert’s “By the way, have you met Buff Coat.” Tschaikowsky Serenade. The music is Honorable Knowles? I in perfect harmony?” on the Mention for November Essays chestra conductor, Miss “My piece never thought of that stands.” is called a cotilion” an- will learn a great Jimmy had Marie Unzer; Ruth Rasmusser; Elsie Swan- Graham; Dorothy E. feel quite sure you nounced Beth Fingfrock; Roberta M. Prize inners for of the other When Jimmy left orchestra as she went up to the son; Bernadette Deveaux; Hinda Pressman; Bowse; Norma W November deal from her about orchestra play- and neither had many prac- Gene Baker; Mary Elizabeth piano. “Cotilion means Miriam Pardy; Betty Jane Byrne; Harold Willard; Sarah Lee children. When they were all cor- tice an hour later, he understood petticoat or Hegler; Helen Pressman; Composer Puzzle: ing.” Kahn; Marilyn Rappord; Deborah Lee Satz; Ann Gorden Hall; short skirt, and in Jeanne Barnard Jones; Class A, Susan to the oboe, Miss perfectly what Mr. Lacy the beginning, the Mary Caroline Peters; Betty Jane Eckley (Age 15), Michigan “No, I haven’t met her yet, but if rectly tuned had meant Cooper; Mattie Davis; Gerard Horton: Thomas Boyle; music was a Nancy Loper; Jim Leeman; Class B, Glenn Trotter (Age 13). Alabama made several motions with when he said that he very simple French Mary Katherine Leone Reisert; Sally Rue Justis; Shirley she conducts orchestras, I’m sure Knowles would learn Morgan; Class C, Marie Jonell (Age 10), Pennsylvania dance. In Washington’s Joan B. Ford; Audrey Lee Watson; Ockenden; Gordon Meier; Irene Kershner; the baton and explained to them many new things there. After day, how- Robert Mehls; Theresa she must be wonderful,” Jimmy this Hemberger; Joan Jeanette Sigman; Lillian Koosen; Robert G. first ever, it became a very Cunningham; he scampered on. what they meant. practice, Jimmy was even more beautiful one. George Belinsky; Mary Alice Knapp; Marjorie Nichols. Honorable called back as People wore Mention for “Now, in what tempo do we always enthusiastic than before. their gayest clothes “Goodbye, Mr. Lacy.” November Puzzles: “Oh, when they danced it, and exchanged As Jimmy entered the auditorium play a piece when we first practice boy!” he thought, “the or- chestra favors and presents too. You will Theresa Roderer McCall; Gloria Roth; Glory wondering what Mr. Lacy it?” she inquired. is not only going to Rathe; he was be fun. hear Roberta Riddle; Erma Irene Reifer fingered her flute as but I feel that the music of the cotilion Betty Joseph; meant when he said that he would Marie Mead as though we are all going Arlene Pelfer; Evelyn L. Klaher- depends to is very much like that of the country Patricia Louise Sander: Douglas Pruce; Mary learn a great deal about orchestra she answered, “That upon work so hard that we will accom- dances.” Ann Troxel; Betty Jean Cooper; Tom Delffen- the tempo of the piece, doesn’t it, plish something playing from Miss Knowles. He had really wonderful.” bacher: Elaine Polcyn; Joan B. Ford; Jim The last number on the Leeman; Mary always thought that orchestra work Miss Knowles?” If Miss Knowles program Louise Penchl; Jeanette Sig- had heard Jim- man; Ellen playing “Oh, no!” exclaimed Herbert Dean. my’s thoughts, was Meg’s. “To close the recital,” Mathews; Kethleen Meeham; was just many instruments she probably George Lett Jones; Betty would Answers to Another said she. “I going Landis; Betty Syein: “What else should one “My teacher tells me always to prac- have said, “Right Ash am to play the Robert G. Knapp; Catherine in harmony. you are, for one of Reimer; Pattv piece slowly.” Penn? kind of music which came Hough: Laura Cheatham; know of orchestra playing except tice a new the most wonderful things 1. Eisenach. 2. The Danube. 3- at the Lola Wallace one can end of every Howell: Irene Kershner; Charlotte Van Dine- should start at the “That is correct, Herbert,” Miss do this vania. 4. Italy. 5. London. 6. Ena;Uni dance in Washington’s that everyone m world is to make Genevieve Motyl; Marjorie Ann Portz; beautiful day. It is called Btllv same time and end at the same Knowles nodded approvingly. “Will music Finland. 8. United States oi Amend the Virginia Reel. Kupfer; Mary Caroline Peters; m harmony with others.” Musical Kindergarten, Scranton, Pennsylvania Shirlev Ocken' Egypt. 10. Leipzig. den; Paul Keuter.

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FOR THE EASTER PROGRAMS this volume xn mC with teachers, students and, standing the beauty of these Preludes, any serious student of music, or any The numbers comprising the church bells call popular been When different minor keys and have season— of all, parents. From this it was but they are little known to the aver- one following symphonic renditions are in twelve form morn to celebrate the best today smaller hese Easter of emotion, T P folk on a short step to original composition, age musician, and practically unknown through concerts, radio broadcasts, or demonstrate a wide range tion in this “ e Qf * of Christ’s glorious Resur- ^ anniversary pathos to pas- themes of tender dates and other valuable Mr. and Mrs. Richter’s clever little piano to the musical public of America. Why? recordings, should not delay taking ad- from the a what are you. Choirmaster, propor- data given, rection her stories with piano Because all are attached vantage of this offer. These Symphonic sages of broad and majestic graphical for music them? For the day pieces and music they to more library to have for requirements, such useful reference going A Child’s Journey (75c) and difficult Fugues which can be played only Skeleton Scores are arranged to show, tions. Most technical and ^ choir endeavors to give its when every octave, arpeggio, and double teachers, program ardent preparation? (60c) have been welcomed by teachers, by artists and advanced students. There- through notation on one staff, the un- as scale, and ma^many have you made Are but music students, best everywhere. fore, the Preludes seldom are taught early broken melody line with indications as note playing have been supplied tions, ^ prepared for the services of the employed lovers. Any be vou’ With this background of the authors, enough as most teachers know that it is to which instruments have the responsi- these principles have been music the Series may preceding Easter, especially the thus fa Lvs the Publishers look forward enthusiasti- not good pedagogy to give a pupil one bility of carrying the melodic flow at more as a background to melodic and appeared until the of Good Friday? gc ’ Up observance exercises obtained separately con- solemn cally to the publication of this book. of these Preludes and then have to tell various portions of the symphony. poetic ideas than as routine h page are questions many leaders of December 1939 1SS “ Etude These Mothers and teachers of little ones also him that he is not advanced enough for Any one of the four Symphonic Skele- to be mastered. This work will be a With thethe^nnew musical organizations have been 44 Permits. church are awaiting hopefully its debut, to the Fugue. ton Scores named above may be ordered most satisfactory introduction to the tained for the past two ul themselves of size, inau® por- asking judge from the many orders that are It is a common belief among musi- in advance of publication at the special Chopin etudes, from the standpoint page presents 40 choir directors have com- each ppage v months. Some special cians that these Preludes are style. Each study has 1940 issue, biograpbiographical being placed at the advance of incom- cash price of 25 cents postpaid. An ad- both grade and accompanying their plans and programs; others, traits with pleted publication cash price, 50 cents, postpaid. plete without the accompanying Fugue. vance order placed for all four numbers, been carefully edited, fingered, and ped- because time hasn’t afforded the data. either The book will be gotten up most at- To show how unfounded this is, we need delivery of each to be made as each is aled and will range in grade from 6 to 8. or because their groups opportunity, tractively and will make a most val- only to quote from Philipp Spitta, fa- published, may be placed at the advance In advance of publication orders for THIS rehearsing, have not begun THE COVER FOR need little uable addition to the home music mous biographer of Bach: “We already of publication price of 90 cents, postpaid. single copies of this book may be placed to excel mirLbirth- we offer a few suggestions the month reputed To the latter library. know that Bach cultivated the Prelude at the special cash price of 20 cents, ary , will be seeking an easy-to- If you as an independent form; and it can JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, A Story postpaid; copies to be mailed to advance of from thirty to thtrty- sing cantata SIDE BY SIDE, A Piano Duet Book for moreover be proved, not only thdt all the with Music for the Piano, by Ada Richtei subscribers when the book is published. duration, we would rec- flve minutes’ Young Players, by Ella Ketterer—Piano Preludes of both parts of Wohltemperirte This forthcoming publication may be Resurrection Song by The is introduced ommend duet playing by many Clavier had been collected into an inde- put to a number of uses. It is suitable EIGHTEEN SHORT STUDIES IN TECH- Stairs (60c) a brand-new can- Louise E. teachers in the first year of piano in- pendent whole by Bach himself, even as a book for mother or teacher to read NIC AND STYLE, For the Piano, by Cedric solos, a duct, a trio, and seven tata with struction, especially with without the Fugues, but that several of and play for a child. For piano classes W. Lemont—In presenting a new set of STSJEiZg some of the latter Interspersed young children. Its value with KSS Z choruses, those belonging to the first part were it provides excellent supplementary ma- studies by this composer the Publishers personnel of music clerks not orUy ensembles trained tunities these days, laming short solos and small in inculcating a sense of originally conceived as independent aiding music enjoy with com- terial in which the music may be believe they are issuing ‘Publication Offers experience in but how to publication. Hail.' tAdvance of years of to make a living season’s successful time and rhythm is in- positions.” problems. how ‘ Last used for “extra work” and the illustra- a work that piano teach- to solve their selection cover embr“es Keaung folk living. Thus our Glory by Lawrence calculable. Then, too, Every teacher will Theodore Presser the good King of of piano want a tions colored for “busy work.” Detailed ers will welcome most Address all inquiries to and, to suggest be given with a mini- February 1940— youth of today (60c) also may playing duets with an- reference copy of this Interesting pub- for recital based eagerly. — Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. through suggestions programs His many suc- Co., 1712 coming down rehearsing and ts especially other gives the young- influence them the mum of lication, which will be issued in the upon this story are outlined. cesses in piano pieces portrays hovering over performance by volunteer Pieces ages, it suitable for ster confidence, and a Presser Collection. Single copies may pieces, some with words, illus- laid books in this list are in CONSOLE, A Collection of The The and suites may be All of the AT THE noble character average ability. The low the majestic and choirs with soloists of piano duet is an ideal now be ordered at the special advance Climbing preparation for publication. Home and Church, Arranged from and the strong trating the story are entitled: not only to his seemingly for Father of Our Country, the listing of the vehicle for tot’s Offer Cash Prices apply Registration for the Space here forbids the wee of publication cash price, 20 cents, post- the Beanstalk, Fe Fi Fo Fum, The inexhaustible flow of Advance Masters, with Special but patient and humb e placed Now. Delivery and towering, suitable anthems that are ob- debut on a recital program. paid. only to orders Hammond and Other Standard Organs, by “The Great Emanci- newer, Giant and His Wife, The Golden Harp melody, but to his prac- will be made when the who became and many appro- In this book both parts are of (postpaid) Felton — The man tainable, but these about Plays, The Chase, Climbing Down the tical of keeping Paragraphs de- William M. WHEN THE MOON RISES, A Musical method books are published. pator.” — cantatas, equal difficulty are in the five- has come when the , _ priate musical numbers and Beanstalk and The Giant Is Gone. All his compositions “in publication follow on time the theme for young Comedy in Two Acts. Book and Lyrics by grade,” or very scribing each Suggestive of solos and duets, organ mu- finger position throughout, with the ex- registration of organ mu- carols, vocal are about second grade. close to it, making these pages. through all time is the pride Juanita Austin, Music by Clarence Kohlmann thus them valuable Americans In the booklet Easter ception of a few optional octaves that sic should be amplified sic, etc. arc listed The book, when published, will be for teaching purposes. Mr. in My Country, ’Tis of 7 hcc. —High school and community groups Lemont, an of country be obtained free of can be played if the hands of the pupil to include that which Music which may issued in the convenient oblong size, experienced educator, knows Felton J0 - 75 adapted to an old English will welcome this new musical play. the value At the Console— other These texts Publishers. This pam- are sufficiently developed. There are ten Tapper 10 is suitable for Samuel charge from the 12 x 9 inches, profusely illustrated with of interesting material in furthering Child’s Own Book—Dvorak— were written by Rev. Dr Many have enjoyed successful perfor- than the tune titles of material duets—two marches, a little descriptive Studies for Technic and types of organ celebration phlet also lists many line drawings. While it is being pre- technical development. Eighteen Short F. Smith for a children’s mances of the previous opus of these Style—Piano—Lemont standard instrument. Lenten Season. Holy Week and piece with bell imitation, a Spanish old Street Church in Boston. for the writers, An Old-Fashioned Charm, and pared single copies may be ordered at Here he covers a number of problems the Beanstalk—Story With held in Park dance, a May Day dance, Tack and -5 This excellent book should Good Friday. an elephant the special advance of publication for the Piano—Richter when he was but a theo- in this new one they’ll find a story of cash that confront students in grades three Music July 4, 1832, title (with bass melody) a Piano Felton.. .40 be welcomed by the busy If time forbids your making selections grand pro- price, 25 cents, postpaid. Melodies Everyone Loves— logical student at Andover. sustained interest, rich in comedy, and and four—legato and staccato playing, Easy Piano Collec- church organist. Partic- for any ma- cession, a piece in six-eight time, a stac- My Own Hymn Book— associated with the from a catalog. Just write with music that captivates the ear and octaves, chords, arpeggios, running pas- ’ The Chester tune, tion—Richter have been taken to make examine “on cato allegretto movement and a lullaby. TWELVE MASTER ETUDES IN 50 ular pains written by Bil- terial you would like to frequently sets the feet to beating time. MINOR sages, phrasing, pedaling, left hand mel- for Peter—Rote Songs—Richter days of Washington, was Seven Poems contents as diversified as possible, corps of experi- different tonalities are employed. KEYS, For the Piano, Op 29, by Frnnciszek Piano Duet Album—Ketterer .30 the in the days of the approval.” An expert There are principal and minor char- ody, finger control, double thirds, double Side by Side— lings in 1770, but No smaller note division ... and to include numbers of extreme will select from our than an eighth Zachara—Muzio Clementi, born in Rome Symphonic Skeleton Scores—Katzner War Billings wrote new enced music clerks acters sufficient for the talent usually sixths, and the equal development of J not usually found Revolutionary note is used. Sec of Four worth and interest stocks any type of Len- during the year 1752, is known as the text of a fiery patriotic character to be comprehensive found in organizations such as those the right and left hands. The study No. 5 in C Minor— will en- During the period No. 1 Symphony in such collections. This feature music you describe and that this book is pedagog who first real- ; ^ It became the song ten or Easter mentioned and plenty of opportunities pieces are short, they are tuneful; style Beethoven organists who sung to this tune. in preparation for Minor dear the book to many privilege of publication orders ized the need of a more No. 2 Symphony No. 6 in B Revolution, being a favorite send it to you with the for the introduction of singing and and technic are developed simultane- to find ap- of the may be placed for Tschaikowsky often are perplexed where Just one sug- single copies at a advanced form of tech- 25 the camp-fires and often being thirty days' examination. dancing groups. But one scenic set is ously. in D Minor—Franck is unhackneyed. around special cash price of 30 No. 3 Symphony propriate material that ap- cents, postpaid. nical writing for .25 gestion. in ordering music "on the this 1 in C Minor Brahms.. played by the fifers in the Continental necessary, and as most of the costumes When work is issued it will ap- No. 4 Symphony No. partial list of contents follows: A she of piano student. His Threshold of Music, The—Abbott 1.25 ranks. proval." Mention approximate are modern sports and evening clothes pear in the Music Mastery Series, the Arioso, Handel; Romanza from the TWELVE PRELUDES, From the “Well- Master Etudes in Minor Keys choir. Its capabilities and preferences, Gradus ad Parnassum, volumes Twelve Dialogue The Battle Hymn of the Republic, Tempered Clavichord,” the expense of production may be kept of which are priced at 60 cents (Piano)—Zachara 20 Violin Concerto, Wieniawski; Book I, by Johann published in the stirring number which came into the abilities of the soloists, and any- to a minimum. A Stage Manager’s 1817, proved each. In advance of publication a Twelve Preludes from the "Well-Tem- from the Magic Flute, Mozart; Sara- Sebastian Bach, Compiled by Orville A. copy (Bach)—Piano—Ed. thing else you think will assist our directions to be the first impor- of Eighteen pered Clavichord" Triumphal March, Grieg; being in Lincoln’s day, grew out of a may Lindquist—The amazing energy Guide with complete will be Short Studies in Technic Lindquist 20 bande, Bohm; of Jo- tant step by tune is clerks in intelligent selection available a rental basis in the de- and Style Minor, Chopin; Melodie, hymn which reported to have making an hann Sebastian Bach as on when the may be ordered at the spe- Rises Musical Comedy Prelude in E a composer is When the Moon — its numbers also Vocal Score parture from the harp- cial cash with 40 Chaconne, Durand; Scher- had origin in Charleston, South Caro- Vocal solos and organ manifest by the fact (words and music) is pub- order price, 20 cents, Kohlmann Boellmann; that even today, sichord to lina. The tune was claimed may be for examination. Remem- lished. the modern style of piano postpaid. Copies ordered zetto, Beethoven; and Extase, Ganne. by William had about 200 years after his death, now will be de- little- playing. Preeminent among those who of publication cash price Steffe who wrote many numbers used ber when asking for standard oratorios, known masterpieces In advance of publication copies of livered when the book is “off press.” The advance from his pen are carried in Sunday Schools and request "Pres- the Vocal Score be ordered on the creation and develop- of At the Console, postpaid, is 75 cents, Southern camp cantatas and anthems to brought to the fore with a may at 40 SPRING CONCERTS AND THE COM- frequency ment of technical studies be or- meetings before the Civil War. With the ser Edition.” cents, postpaid. after Clementi MELODIES Di- at which price single copies may which is surprising. What is EVERYONE LOVES, A Collec. MENCEMENT MUSICAL PROGRAM— acknowl- are Czerny, Duvernoy, Burgmiiller, Hel- delivered upon publication. Civil War a Massachusetts infantry edged as tion >/ Piano Pieces for the groups dered, to be one of his great works, the SYMPHONIC SCORES, Lis- Grown-Vp Mu- rectors of vocal and instrumental SKELETON A ler, Henselt, Gurlitt, Moscheles and Because of copyright restrictions, the battalion at Fort Warren in Boston “Well-Tempered sic Lover, Compiled and Arranged and many individuals in the music ed- Clavichord,” comprises tener’s Guide for Radio and Concert by Loeschhorn. by confined to Harbor seems to have been William now for sale of this book will be the responsible Preludes and Fugues in each M. Felton—The grown-Up music ucation field are planning of the Violet Katzner A most interesting feature States and Its Possessions. for the “John Brown’s Body” text twenty-four in the de- lover of today has voice, and instru- United to to Music by Ada Rickie, Many chi keys. From this work, Pro- No. 1 Symphony No. 5 in advantages that were these events. Piano, — C Minor velopment of the etude from period this tune. These words were considered fessor Orville to unknown to his teachers, too, are assigning num- ucators are familiar with the cha A. Lindquist, an ardent Beethoven parents and grand- mental MUSICAL flippant by some and, period has been the gradual tendency programs. THE ETUDE HISTORICAL as they swept into little volumes ” Bach disciple, has selected parents, especially in the matter of bers for Spring Recital Poems for twelve of the No. 2 Symphony No. 6 in B Minor toward the use be- SERIES It would be well favor for marching and of more poetic and im- school festivals and PORTRAIT — camp singing Peter” and -More Poems most representative Preludes for coming familiar with worthwhile com- In most states, publi- Tschaikowsky aginative musical material. nigh impossible to make a complete in the early days of the Civil War. cation in a This is most positions. By contests soon will be under way. Music a for Peter" which Mrs. separate volume. No. 3 Symphony in D Minor means of the radio and gallery of all the folk famous minister urged Mrs. apparent when we think of the more section of women’s portrait Julia Ward Howe In his preface to the the phonograph music of clubs and the music Borie wrote for her own work, Mr. Lind- Franck or less every kind in music during the last several cen- in December 1861, to dry and academic studies of the presenting their annual endeavor to pro- son. quist says: “Of all the piano can now be heard, and people clubs will be and which today composi- No. 4 Symphony No. 1 in C Minor early writers and are dis- turies. Nevertheless The Etude Histori- vide a better text. Thus came tions of contrast them with covering programs. The preparation of an oper- forth the are considered almost as , the Brahms the beauty and wholesome- Portrait Series, in the course glorious text the inimitable etudes by Chopin, civic groups cal Musical Mine Eyes Have Seen the Preludes from which ness of master etta will be undertaken by classics In children's lit- his ‘Well-Tempered Due to the special copying work and compositions that once of the many months that it has been Glory of the Coming studies really erase the border line be- committees. of the Lord. Clavichord,’ Bks. I and II, were practically inaccessible and school erature. It Is a priceless are the most unusual preparatory details incident to tween the etude and often prob- running serially by the alphabet, has Although America’s serious colorful, and piano piece. All of these activities present efforts in gift to most changing in mood, most the production the unknown. people of interest the be able to perpet- of Symphonic Skele- This volume, now those having in included many more larger forms of music did pianistic, most in the course of To hear lems for directors and not start uate, modern, and I think ton Scores it has good music often, is lovers until in prose and verse, — not been possible to preparation, is a to learn appropriate ma- to present day music than any comparatively recent many will work which will prove the selection of , “t .yearsyears it11 admit to love it—and charge mav clever sayings, —the most beautiful. put these Scores on the market as soon to love it is to want to ex- other one literary or journalistic under- be seen,seen from just-hicf dh. happen- to be a real contribution to the some- terial. To these an invitation is what little the covercov Although composed in the Classical perform it, if only in ings and humor In th life as was- expected. The progress during what a simplified form facilities of taking in music ever has presented on this issue brings Period, limited number of books for the tended to make use of the forward, there is they might well be In Melodies Everyone Mrs. Richter’s practi considered the past month, however, has been par- advanced Loves there is a helpful descriptive lit- heretofore. much that is interesting as belonging student and it will at the Presser Service— and pictur- to the Romantic Period of ticularly gratifying wide variety of interesting and is particularly interesting to note esque teaching children led and since the special same time establish familiar erature giving extensive listings of suc- It associated with tunes Chopin, Schumann, the author, a coun- material, none and texts arranging and Mendelssohn. advance of publication offer will of it over fourth examination that so many composers of piano pieces, which never will beautiful «r be tryman of Chopin, as a most grade cessful numbers, liberal be denied a place It is a startling truth gifted in difficulty, and other in to play. that, notwith- withdrawn as soon as the works appear some of it still easier. the assistance of a songs, anthems, and numbers in America’s musical history. Her My First Song writer of genuine etudes. privileges, and ( Continued and Play on page 144 ) Advertisement and Sing (7J c) are FEBRUARY Advertisement \ 1940 142 r Ht ETL'DE 143 : — —. — ' S a —

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This is Drigo, Chaminade, Delibes, Sunday for four-part singing as Gabriel-Marie, Gillet, Massenet, etc. cause the notes World of Music or gospel The MUSICIANS • • • of 40 cents, given in the average hymn CONDUCTORS COMPOSERS PATRONS For the low cash price (Continued from Page 75 ) not conveniently our customers may order sin- song book often are postpaid, average pian- complete copy in advance of publica- “under the hands” for the examination Lhuir Invisible gle copies now, be fsecuieu. w The AUDIENCES • HOLLYWOOD and RADIO as soon as hers may for nineteen years tion; the book to be sent ist. mail service MARK ANDREWS, of publication through the direct Because of copyright restric- We now have in course choirmaster of the First published. more Presser Co. organist and confine the containing the music for Theodore Montclair. tions we are compelled to this book Congregational Church of arranged as to make book to the United States than fifty hymns, so SOLO former dean of the New sale of this has SHEET MUSIC—PIANO New Jersey, a possible for a young pupil who Compobor pr and Its Possessions. it No. Title and chapter of the American Guild to “show up” Cat. Op, 110. Jersey by year of study Lesson, LEVANT First , OSCAR had only a 11876 The g 30 as conductor ' and active a • \ Organists, not know how to 1 —Krogmann Vi of MUSI- older amateurs who do Drum Major, U P- Glee Clubs of America, CHILD'S OWN BOOK OF GREAT 4184 The Little of the Associated handle hymn playing properly, when No. 5—Engel. ij? Tapper 3. , 40 10. aged sixty- • December Thomas . by .. CIANS—DVORAK, the average hymn Through the Air Kern passed away of of they have nothing but 22545 Dream "INFORMATION, PLEASE" selecting Dvorak as the subject 1168 The Sailor Boys 40 In to read the music. This four. popular series, book from which LeHache his next booklet in this hymns, meet- is a fine variety of favorite DUET RODANSKY, for twenty-four the author has chosen a musician whose SHEET MUSIC—PIANO ARTUR Millions of songs. Teachers will do Anthony. of German radio listeners know that the World’s Champion identifier of musical admired by the Ameri- ing, or gospel 18105 Salute to the Colors years the superb conductor works are much that their young pupils whose distinctive well to see to it COLLECTION for the Metropolitan Opera Com- melodies, themes, and song titles is Oscar Levant, of the famous program Information, can music public and as well PIANO DUET opera have this book for recreational Four Hand Album—Engelmann November 23. 1939, in New melodies are familiar here, even to the pany. died Please! But what they may not know is that Mr. Levant has grown up, studied, and practical uses, particularly when such Two Players returned The beautiful Largo, from the as York! He had but recently children. come from the homes of those METHOD flourished in musical circles from New York to Hollywood; has known intimately his piquant pupils PIANO summer in Vermont, in appar- “New World” Symphony, Churches. Graded Course of from a who attend Evangelical Standard 1.00 Vienna, he . . .5 Born In the great and near-great musical figures, from song-pluggers to symphony con- Humoresque the gay Slavonic Dances, Studies, Vol. 5—Mathews ently good health. , publication cash price The advance of as a child and and the touching Songs My Mother began study of the violin ductors. And now he tells the whole surprising, amusing, fascinating story, from is 30 cents, postpaid. VOCAL SOLO COLLECTION folk, for a single copy Church orchestra of the Taught Me are loved by music beyond Devotional Solos for at twenty was In the No orders accepted for delivery Home 'On backstage at the American Musical Scene, in his new book, "A Smattering of everywhere. and venerable Friends of Music Society the United States and Its Possessions. Ignorance.” Most Etude readers are acquainted CHURCH MUSIC hearing Gustav Mahler lead a perform- Barnes. . -15 published booklets Unison Anthem Book— lie once said. "I with the previously ADVANCE OF PUBLICATION OFFER (Collection).. -40 ance of Lohengrin' ”, the Anthem Offering in this series and their purpose in "WITHDRAWN—Although the forthcom- suddenly realized what being a conductor A“ Who’s Who in American Music” composers for the moving pictures. Here are The OPERETTA changed musical education of children. of the work being issued — and from that moment some never-before-revealed facts about the gen- ing publication An Old - Fashioned Charm meant, There is hardly another man in America so of biography makes the compos- given extensive life.” ius (and eccentricity) of George Gershwin; the study this month has not been Kohlmann my whole plan of perfectly suited to write this book. For Mr. are ^ inside story of what goes on behind micro- ers of the pieces young students few orders for copies the publicity quite a OCTAVO—MIXED VOICES, SACRED known Levant knows not only opera and symphony. play real live human Perfect FIEDLER. Internationally phone, the footlights, the Kleig lights; a pro- called upon to have been received, proof that there is 20502 Thou Wilt Keep Him in MAX He also knows the music that touches the lives child’s in- Peace Matthews « 1 Z who from 1908 till 1912 led found, yet salty criticism on the serious music beings and it multiplies the demand for tuneful, devotional can- conductor, of the millions—an intimate of Gershwin— a of modern American composers. And all inimi- studies. For classes, Boston Symphony Orchestra, died movie studio terest in his music tatas that can be presented with com- OCTAVO—MIXED VOICES, SECULAR the music consultant—a radio concert Mana-Zucca—Peery .12 He tably studded with fables, anecdotes, jokes, for use in junior music clubs, these Immedi- 35272 I Love Life December 2. in Stockholm. Sweden artist—a song-writer—he knows who the real and paratively little rehearsing. "mysteries” about the famous names of stage, ideal. of Ztttau. 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