Music Hall Marks Winter 2013

MUSIC HALL Marks

2013 Winter Issue 1 MUSIC HALL Marks SPMH - Presidents Message Great news, the Holiday sea- the Corbett Tower to hear our son is here! I’m excited and I hope yearly report. As we gazed out the you are as well. We have all been tall windows at the magnificent blessed in every part of our lives view of Washington Park and of and now is the time to celebrate the rapidly evolving neighborhood and be thankful. beyond, we shared What a wonderful several of our recent year we have had at achievements and Music Hall. The resi- glimpsed the future of dent companies have a revitalized Music continued to impress Hall. the entire community Throughout this with their varied and issue are articles successful programs about the annual and concerts. In fact, meeting and many of check out the cover our programs, as well of this magazine for a as articles about other “snapshot” of CSO’s items of interest. I spectacular “Lu- Don Siekmann promise you will enjoy menoCity”, which is them. now a “must-see” on YouTube. Remember, Music Hall is one of Your SPMH has also continued to the best places in town for a host play an active role in, and, to be a of holiday entertainment; check strong advocate for, Music Hall. them out, and I hope to see you Our annual meeting in September here. brought many of our members to Please know that we are truly

Table of Contents

SPMH President’s Message ...... page 1 The First “Messiah” ...... page 21 SPMH Mission Statement ...... page 2 The Banks ...... page 23 2014 Board of Directors ...... page 2 Reuben’s Shampoo ...... page 25 2013 SPMH Annual Meeting . . . . page 3 Allegory of the Arts ...... page 26 Prestigious Master ...... page 9 Board Member Andrew Bowen . page 28 Happy Holidays’ Stars!...... page 10 Thank You Members! ...... p a ge 29 Take a Tour ...... page 12 2012 - 2013 SPMH Members . . page 29 Restored ‘Garden Panel’ Unveiled! page 13 Joshua Timmermans, Photographer page 34 Music Hall Panels Screening ...... page 14 Acknowledgements...... page 34 Music Hall First to Remember . . page 15 MUSIC HALL Marks 2 thankful for your support. SPMH age you to use the enclosed mem- members are an inspiration for all bership envelope before year-end, the people of Cincinnati, as we are and join us as we look forward to “Standing Tall for Music Hall”. If not 2014. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!! already a member, NOW is the - Don Siekmann time to Sign-up. It’s easy; I encour- SPMH MISSION STATEMENT The mission of The Society for the Preservation of Music Hall is to preserve, promote, improve, and provide education about Music Hall, funding special projects in addition to Music Hall management’s operational and maintenance obligations, and facilitating communications among Music Hall management, owner, and tenants, in order to perpetuate Music Hall as the premier cultural center of the Region, and as a National Historic Landmark of international significance.

SPMH BOARD of Directors 2014

President Adrienne Beaudet Cowden - Cincinnati Symphony Donald Siekmann Meredith Downton Orchestra Victoria Morgan Immediate Past President Jodi M. Geiser - Cincinnati Ballet Norma Petersen Melissa Godoy Barbara Harshman Steven Sunderman Vice Presidents William Henrich - Cincinnati May Festival Joanne Grueter Ken Jones Marcella Hsiung Ramon Rodriguez Honorary Director Kathy Janson Eugene Saenger, Jr. Claire Phillips Peter Koenig Rosemary Schlachter Life Member Ed Rider John Senhauser Joyce Van Wye, Recording Secretary Sue Sommer Co-Founder Karen McKim Jim Tarbell Past Presidents Ronald Wehmeier Treasurer Marlene Johnson Mark Weadick Ex Officio Directors Joyce Van Wye Directors Patty Beggs Music Hall Liaison Lisa Allison - Cincinnati Opera Scott Santangelo Andrew Bowen Trey Devey

Renew your membership or join today by using the enclosed envelope. www.spmhcincinnati.org. 3 MUSIC HALL Marks 2013 SPMH Annual Meeting SPMH held its Annual Meeting dent Don Siekmann introduced pi- on Tuesday, September 24th in anist and SPMH member, Don Music Hall’s Corbett Hurd. His rendition of Tower. More than 150 “The Music Hall people, including March”, first played at Board members of Music Hall in 1878 several major arts or- was a fine opening to ganizations, attended. the program ahead. As guests approached President Don in- the reception table, troduced the evening’s each had the opportu- agenda, calling atten- nity to purchase from tion to the SPMH Mis- Mary Coyne, the 2013 sion Statement and Rookwood Christmas gave highlights of the ornament the third in a activities of the Board, series, designed and Don Siekmann our Mission Statement manufactured specifi- in action. He said the cally for SPMH. With apparent fas- following: “our membership is cination many viewed the growing, we are now 480 plus award-winning documentary Music strong; demand for Tours is in- Hall Panels, produced by Board creasing, over 100 tours have member and filmmaker, Melissa been given by SPMH and CAA for Godoy. Also near the reception nearly 1,300 guests; our word table, the recently restored ‘Gar- about Music Hall is being dissemi- den Panel’, a 5 foot carving in nated, nearly 4,000 copies of cherry wood original to the 1878 MUSIC HALL Marks have been Music Hall organ distributed and screen, stood in the website splendor. This is www.spmhcincin- the first com- nati.org has fre- pleted of the 21 quent informative to be conserved updates; we also by SPMH. En- reach out to the joying the boun- public through tiful buffet marketing proj- catered by Hil- ects, the 3rd an- vers, cocktails nual SPMH and conversa- Christmas orna- tion, seats were ment is now avail- taken as Presi- Don Hurd pianist able for sale and MUSIC HALL Marks 4 our popular Wurlitzer Concert Se- Music Hall projects in the future. ries continues to be successful, Mr. Rider introduced Vice Presi- tickets are now available for the dent Kathy Janson, Editor of the December 12th “Happy Holidays Newsletter Music Hall Marks. with the Mighty Wurlitzer”; SPMH Kathy spoke about her work and funds special projects and these in- that of SPMH in the Music Hall clude the restoration of the historic Organ Panels Project. She pointed Music Hall organ panels and the out that the project became a topic cleaning of the Reuben Springer of consideration two years ago statue. Don emphasized that when the question of conse- www.spmhcincinncti.org contin- quences for the panels, with the ues to spotlight our activities in an approaching Music Hall Revitaliza- informative, entertaining and highly tion, became an issue. She elabo- accessible way. Mr. Siekmann then rated on the historic importance of asked several members of the the panels, significant representa- SPMH Board to give committee re- tives of the famed Cincinnati Art- ports expanding on the key activi- Carved Furniture Movement. Kathy ties outlined in his opening detailed the steps taken in the remarks. Conservator search, the process of Vice President Ed Rider, Chair restoring the 5 foot ‘Garden Panel’ of the Finance/Corbett Endowment displayed in the front area of Cor- Committee, reviewed the projects bett Tower and SPMH’s commit- funded by SPMH in the past year ment to restore the other 20 including the restoration of the panels. Praising Melissa Godoy’s ‘Garden Panel’, and the conserva- excellent documentary shown in tion/cleaning of the Reuben the front of Corbett Tower she Springer statue. He indicated that stated that “our purpose in this SPMH will continue to partner with conservation project is to bring CAA in determining projects to be back these important panels, pay addressed. Notably, SPMH will be tribute to their carvers and our rich a contributor to the Revitalization 19th century heritage, and to honor Project and will continue to fund this original art with an appropriate

Ed Rider Kathy Janson Peter Koenig 5 MUSIC HALL Marks

Scott Provancher and Rosemary Schlachter Linda, Don and Brian Siekmann

Trey Devey and Barbara Boyd Barbara Harshman, Andrew & Jenna Bowen and Marlene Johnson

Pat Henley Barbra Van Wye, Joyce Van Wye and Bob Henley MUSIC HALL Marks 6

Marcella Hsiung and Joanne Grueter Ron Wehmeier, Kathy and Mike Janson

Bill and Sue Sommer David Billmire and Steve Sunderman

Jim Schwab, Carol Pearce, Carol Walker and Jim Pearce 7 MUSIC HALL Marks and highly visible permanent dis- thanked and recognized retiring Di- play in Music Hall.” rectors, Barbara Boyd, Joel Eber- Kathy then introduced Vice sole, Marge Hammelrath, Kathryn President Peter Koenig, Chair of Shahani and Norman Thomas. the Nominating Committee. Peter Peter introduced the newly elected director Andrew Bowen who will serve a three year term. Peter also reviewed the roster of officers who have been elected to serve for another year: President: Don Siekmann Chuck Downton, Janelle Gelfand and Peter Koenig Vice-Presidents: Joanne Grueter Marcella Hsiung Kathy Janson Peter Koenig Ed Rider Recording Secretary: Karen McKim Treasurer: Mark Weadick Mr. Koenig completed his report by recognizing Norma Nancy Wagner, Mace Justice, Karen McKim and Norman Thomas Petersen, who, as

Patrick Korb, Joanie and Bill Lotts Joe Schwab and Steve Loftin MUSIC HALL Marks 8 the previous Board President, au- The chandeliers will remain and tomatically holds an officer posi- Music Hall will retain escalator action. cess to the 2nd and 3rd levels. He Following this SPMH business, stressed that the excellent Don again took the podium and in- acoustics will be preserved and troduced Otto Budig, president of protected. In closing his talk, Mr. the Music Hall Revi- Budig emphasized talization Company. the need for pa- Mr. Budig began his tience. talk by saying President Siek- “We’re well on track mann thanked Mr. to start construction Budig and then in- on our deadline of troduced Cincinnati June 2016.” He Opera Baritone said that the $100 Louis Orzco who million price tag will presented selec- require both private tions from Carmen and public funding accompanied by pi- and while challeng- anist Carol Walker. ing, he is confident This was a splendid that the goal will be ending to the achieved. Although evening which architectural draw- showcased SPMH ings will not be as a strong organi- Louis Orzco available for public zation, steadfast ad- viewing for some three months, he vocate of Music Hall, and its did say that Springer Auditorium is Mission Statement in Action. to be decreased in size, reducing seating to better reflect ticket sales.

Norma Petersen buys Ornament from Mary Coyne Otto Budig 9 MUSIC HALL Marks Prestigious Master, Instrument Awards The American Theatre Organ room (with its three manuals and Society 2013 National Convention 31 ranks of pipes) and the Mighty was held in Atlanta in July and was Wurlitzer in Ron’s home music attended by enthusiasts from all room (with its four manuals and 37 over the U.S. and around the ranks of pipes), as significant in- world. Three very special awards struments of exceptional historic were pre- and musical sented to merit. SPMH Board Mem- member and bers of master organ SPMH and rebuilder, Ron the Ohio Wehmeier for Valley his work and ATOS can expertise. In Ron Wehmeier with awards in his workshop be proud of the photo he is shown displaying the Music Hall Ballroom Albee the awards at his work bench Wurlitzer’s induction in the National where he spends lots of time. The Registry. This designation is impor- Award for Technical Excellence tant in that it recognizes the preser- honors those who exhibit an out- vation of this organ as a historic, standing level of expertise in main- significant theatre organ. Next July tenance, restoration, rebuilding or the American Theatre Organ Soci- renovation of theatre pipe organs. ety National Convention will be It includes excellence of workman- held in Indianapolis with the Encore ship, professionalism in working in Cincinnati. Attendees will visit with organists and others in the Ron’s home to hear organist Jelani field, general knowledge and un- Eddington at the console and then derstanding of organ building tech- will have the opportunity to experi- niques and materials, and the ence the sounds of the Music Hall ability to skillfully complete a job. Mighty Wurlitzer played by organist This is his Ron’s most cherished Mark Herman. Both organists are award. He has been in the field sensational and have played for since 1965 and his life’s work was sold out crowds at the SPMH recognized by a Technical Commit- Mighty Wurlitzer Concert series, di- tee composed of top organ builders rected and produced by Don Siek- and organists from around the mann. The Ballroom Albee world. The other two awards, pre- Wurlitzer award has been mounted sented by the same committee, ac- in the organ chamber, for all to ad- knowledge the Mighty Wurlitzer mire through the chamber door installation in the Music Hall Ball- window. - Ron Wehmeier MUSIC HALL Marks 10

The Society For The Preservation of Music Hall presents

with the MIGHTY WURLITZER In cooperation with the Ohio Valley Chapter of the * American Theatre Organ Society

* Also Performing: Dancers of the Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy Reserved Seating - $25 ($20 for Seniors, students and groups of 10 or more) Tickets • CincinnatiArts.org • Arnoff Center / Music Hall Ticket office • (513) 621 - Arts (2787) • Group Discount (10+) (513) 977 - 4157

Thursday, December 12, 2013, 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM, Cincinnati Music Hall Ballroom

Happy Holidays Stars! Thursday, December 12th, ists. Walt has performed from 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM, come for coast to coast in the U.S. as well the cheer as SPMH presents a as in Japan, Australia, England dazzling show with the and Canada. He is the Mighty Wurlitzer in the only living organist to ‘Winter Wonderland’ of have been twice voted Music Hall’s Ballroom! “Organist of the Year” by Walt Strony is one of the American Theatre America’s premier con- Organ Society. As a cert organists with the recording artist, he has reputation of being one over 30 albums to his of America’s most origi- name. His book “The Se- nal and interesting crets of Theatre Organ sounding concert organ- Walt Strony Registration” is the stan- 11 MUSIC HALL Marks dard reference book on the sub- and later served as house vocalist ject. Walt’s talent as a pipe organ at the Celestial in Mount Adams for consultant of both theatre and clas- more than 15 years. Recently she sical instruments has taken him has been a regular singer at Chez around the world. Mr. Strony has Nora in Covington, the city where lived and performed in Las Vegas she currently resides. since 1999. Cincinnati Ballet Mary Ellen Tan- Otto M. Budig Acad- ner is one of the emy was founded in Midwest’s most re- 1997 and has built a spected vocalists, reputation as one of performing with the the finest programs Illinois Philhar- in the nation. Taught monic, the Dayton by nationally and in- Philharmonic, the Mary Ellen Tanner ternationally recog- Les Brown Orches- nized faculty, tra and others. She has received Cincinnati Ballet Academy offers a the local Cammy award for Best comprehensive dance education Jazz Vocalist multiple times. Tan- through three programs: Children’s ner taught as an adjunct professor Division, Main Division and Adult for 11 years in the jazz department Division as well as five different of the Cincinnati College-Conser- summer programs. The curriculum vatory of Music and has recorded is Vaganova-based and infused numerous jazz albums. Beginning with various 20th and 21st century her career as a child, by age 12 influences that have developed she was singing with the Deke over the past 60 years in classical Moffitt Big Band. A regular on the ballet The primary goal at Cincin- Nick Clooney Show in the early nati Ballet Academy is to provide ‘70s, she joined the Bob Braun excellence in technical and artistic Show from 1978-84. Mary Ellen training and to inspire a love of sang with such groups as Dee Fe- dance. lice and his Mixed Feelings Band

Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy, Childrens Division MUSIC HALL Marks 12 Take a Tour! Do you love historic architec- cators and students. Any size ture? Are you pining to learn more group is welcome at a nominal about Cincinnati’s rich choral tradi- charge of $2.50 per person (mini- tions? Are you dying for a great mum charge for groups smaller ghost story? Do the than 10 persons is mysterious machi- $25). Financial con- nations of “back sideration is given to stage” fascinate schools and non- you? Well, there is profit organizations. something for By appointment everyone when you only, tours are led and your group take by volunteer mem- a private tour of bers of The Society Cincinnati’s historic for the Preservation Music Hall in Over- of Music Hall. One of many Music Hall chandeliers the-Rhine. With the ongoing The Czechoslovakian crystal renewal of Over-the-Rhine, the chandeliers that grace the foyer completion of Washington Park and auditorium, the beautifully re- and the coming renovation of stored hardwood floors of the Music Hall, demand for tours is on stage, the ‘fly system’ that starts in the increase. Likewise, the need the basement and stretches all the for tour guides is growing. If you way to the roof, the courtyards that wish to become a tour guide, no separate the main building from experience is necessary. A desire the north and south wings—these to learn about Music Hall (you will are just some of Music Hall’s inter- receive the materials and training esting features, that, taken to- necessary for leading tours) and gether tell a compelling story. In the availability to give a few hours addition to the familiar spaces, ac- per month to tours, is all you need cess is given to non-public areas to get going! of the building. During your tour To schedule a tour and/or to be- you will gain new perspective as come a guide, please contact you view the many architectural SPMH Tour Coordinator, Meredith curiosities and learn about those Downton at [email protected] who created and those who main- or 513-368-2548. Alternatively you tain them today. can contact Sarita Sciers at Tours can be tailored to your [email protected] or specific interests and they can in- 513-744-3344. corporate the requirements of edu- - Meredith Downton 13 MUSIC HALL Marks Restored Garden Panel Unveiled! On Wednesday August 28th, garden where it remained until it Thomas Heller of Heller Conserva- was donated by her estate to tion Services in Nashville SPMH. The delivered the completely panel, now with restored ‘Garden Panel’ to rich color and SPMH. Don Siekmann, Ed fresh gilding, Rider, Kathy Janson, Scott was on display Santangelo, Steve Loftin, for first public and Scott Provancher viewing at the were among the first to September 24th view the work. The panel, SPMH Annual the first to be restored of Meeting. Otto the now 21 in the SPMH Budig, Presi- Organ Panels Project is dent of the nicknamed ‘Garden Panel’ Music Hall Revi- as it was given to Frances talization has Jones Poetker (of Jones given his assur- the Florist) in the early ances that the 1970s when the 1878 plans for a re- organ screen was disman- newed Music tled. Frances put it in her Hall will allow for a permanent and visible display of these significant ex- Cherry carved ‘Garden Panel’ amples of the from the 1878 Music Hall organ famed Cincin- nati Art-Carved Furniture Movement. At the October 14th SPMH Board meeting, members renewed commitment to funding the entire project. We shall keep you all posted as new details are known. Several SPMH members have sent dona- tions earmarked for the project –Thank You! Pat Henley views 'Garden Panel' with Don Siekmann - Kathy Janson MUSIC HALL Marks 14 Music Hall Panels Documentary Screening On Sunday, servation of one of the existing December 1st, cherry carved panels which deco- Cincinnati World rated the original 1878 Music Hall Cinema will pre- organ. From the moment the con- miere Music Hall servator first walks in the door of Panels in its en- Music Hall in February to the ac- tirety. Screening tual cleaning work at the Heller time is 6:30 pm at the Carnegie Conservation Services in Arts Center, 1028 Scott Nashville, the camera fol- Blvd., Covington, Ky. lows the panel and the 41011. Additionally 10 story unfolds. Interjecting other short films from the insightful commentary by LUNAFEST national Cincinnati Art Museum short film tour will be curatorial leaders Anita shown during the ap- Ellis and Amy Dehan, proximately 2 hour pro- with historical facts, in- gram. cluding a cameo by Tickets are available Queen City historian ($10 in advance and $12 Robert Vitz, Godoy’s cre- at the door), by contact- Melissa Godoy ative, thoughtful and en- ing the website tertaining touch assists www.cincyworldcinema.org or by the viewer in connecting past to phoning 859-957-1940. present, making the case for con- Cincinnati World Cinema pro- servation of the remaining panels, vides the community with outstand- significant artifacts of the Cincin- ing motion pictures that inform, nati Art-Carved Furniture Move- educate and entertain. The organi- ment. In May, Melissa presented zation presents films that otherwise her film to the City of Cincinnati in might not be seen in this market, Memorial Hall and was awarded with genres including international, one of only 7 fellowships given for documentary, American independ- the new Cincinnati Arts Ambassa- ent, live-action and animated dor Program. shorts and locally-produced works. This is an outstanding opportu- Music Hall Panels, the docu- nity to view her award-winning art mentary produced by SPMH Board presented by Cincinnati World Cin- member and filmmaker, Melissa ema, an esteemed organization, in Godoy, reveals a story: the a distinguished venue, the progress of the SPMH funded con- Carnegie Arts Center. 15 MUSIC HALL Marks Music Hall First to Remember the Great War In the Sep- most varied tember 27th and most issue of the complete col- Enquirer, lection of war Janelle materials and Gelfand wrote implements “As worldwide ever assem- commemora- bled constitut- tions begin for ing the United World War l States and Al- (1914-18) lied Govern- Cincinnati will ments’ War be one of the Andre Maginot Memorial – Verdun, France Exposition, is first cities to to be open to mount a public remembrance. The public inspection at 10 o’clock this program, conceived by Evans Mi- morning at Music Hall and will con- rages, Cincinnati Opera director, is tinue on display for a period of nine comprised of at least 17 of Cincin- days.” The following report con- nati’s major arts, cultural and med- sists of excerpts taken from various ical institutions pulling together to editions of the December 1918 remember those who died with a Cincinnati Enquirer regarding this series of unprecedented commu- phenomenal undertaking. nity events across the city.” Events For several years the various in Music Hall include the Nov. 29- Governments that were engaged in 30 CSO performances of Ravel’s the great conflict made a careful Concerto for the Left Hand with collection of materials and equip- Louis Langrée and pianist Kirill ment which entered into battles on Gerstein, and Cincinnati Opera land and sea. In bringing this expo- presentation of “Silent Night” on sition to Cincinnati, the men in July 10th and 12th. charge of the enterprise were par- In 1918 Music Hall was one of ticularly impressed with its educa- the first and foremost venues in the tional and inspirational possibilities, entire U.S. to commemorate the not only for adults who for four heroism and sacrifice of the service years have been closely following men and women of the First World the events of the war, but also for War. The Great War ended on No- the rising generations. The exhibi- vember 11, 1918 and the Decem- tion, as staged at Music Hall offers ber 14, 1918 issue of the Cincinnati the most complete display of these Enquirer reported that “The largest, trophies so far given in the United MUSIC HALL Marks 16 States. This is due to the fact that position every nation which has the two wings of Music Hall and contributed to this wonderful collec- other exhibition space in the large tion of war implements and relics is buildings offer a greater area upon represented by one or more of its which to place the 15,000 objects fighting men the only exception embraced in the being the nations show than has which were com- been available in pelled to surren- any other city in der to the allies . which the expo- These men are sition has been on hand continu- held. In fact ously from the every foot of French 75mm Field Gun opening of the space in the exposition at 10 north and south o’clock each wings of Music morning until Hall, over close at night for 100,000 square the purpose of feet, are utilized giving intimate to accommodate information and the collection of historical facts war materials. concerning the This exposition displays in their brings the battle Big Bertha 210mm German Field Gun charge. Today fields of Europe has been desig- to the people of nated as “Sons America. Ob- of Service Day” jects range from and will witness the smallest spe- the first display cialized shells, of photographs the lightest of Cincinnatians forms of rifles, French Whippet Tank who left home to the largest pat- fight, not only tern of mobile cannon, partly de- under the stars and stripes, but molished field artillery, various with the armies and navies op- types of machine guns, flame posed to Germany. An inspiring throwers, minenwerfers, gas shell feature of the day is to be an ap- projectors, trench mortars, how- pearance on the Music Hall stage itzers and every type of weapon tonight of Mrs. Louise Kerr, mother used by the United States, the Al- of the first Cincinnatian to give up lies and the defeated Germans. his life on the battle fields of Eu- During the entire run of the ex- rope. Mrs. Kerr is to make a short 17 MUSIC HALL Marks address at 8 o’clock. Peluso of the Italian navy and his The first night of the array tends two assistants described the rea- to create a feeling of awe. Sur- sons why the Italian soldiers wore rounded by a railing are to be white uniforms of fur, cotton and found, all labeled and tagged for canvas. At the Belgian exhibit Lieu- identification machine guns of tenant Pierre Daye, of the Belgian every nation set up in battle, aerial army who has seen service at bombs of various descriptions, Namur, Antwerp, Ypres and in the bomb proofs, snipers’ shelters and Congo district of Africa, described towers, one man tanks used by the scenes of atrocities pictured in his Germans, shells of all caliber, parts exhibit by means of huge photo- of three captured German air- graphs which are being saved as planes—all placed so that a com- evidence against the Germans. At parison can be made of the various the Pershing and American exhibits types of these articles used by the no explanatory description was armies and all of them explained needed to convey the deeds of by members of home guard corps. heroism and bravery that resulted Around the walls of the south in the capture of the hundreds of wing are booths of the allied na- trophies that were shown. There tions containing smaller relics of were German helmets, swords, the Exposition and thousands of uniforms and machine guns of sacred relics of France. Decorated every description. Additionally with their national colors the relics Canada and Australia have their are attended by the officers and the own exhibits and Turkey and Bul- men of the nations they represent. garia are indirectly represented In the French booth Lieutenant through the thousands of materials Rene Froument, Adjutant Paul contributed. Robert and Marechal des Logis From the ground floor of the Maurice Greiard were in willing at- south hall visitors throng upstairs to tendance on visitors to describe the remarkable exhibit of the Red the method and heroic action by Cross showing all the activities of which the sacred relics were saved that branch of the United States from destruction by the Huns. In military service where demonstra- the British booth Lieutenant L. D. tions are given all day long of the Gibbs, of the British army, and methods of caring for wounded sol- Regimental Sergeant Major S. L. diers both at the first-aid hospitals Glenister told the history of such and immediately at the rear of the things as the torpedo director from front line trenches and also at base the German raider Emden, cap- hospitals farther back. This exhibit tured uniforms and other interest- is attended by members of the ing relics which are on display. At Cincinnati Red Cross. the Italian booth Marechal Ciro Crowds surge ceaselessly into MUSIC HALL Marks 18 the next room on the upper floor in States in charge of these pictures the front of the building, the first of as the representative of his brother three rooms filled with the pictures artists in France and was formerly of Cincinnati boys in the service of a newspaper man. He was car- the United States Government. toonist on the Paris publication La This array of pictures is one of the Presse. Sergeant Lortac attracts most popu- consider- lar exhibits able atten- of the Expo- tion by his sition. In an- drawings other room of various are the fa- trench mous collec- scenes in tions of war his cata- paintings by logues as French he talks to artists in visitors. service at In the the front. next room Nowhere not on the even in the upper midst of the floor, relics on the which is lower floor the north- does one east cor- get a keener ner of the conception building, is of the real what ap- conditions pears to as they were Cincinnati Enquirer Dec. 18, 1918 be a very in the trenches in “No Man’s Land” elaborate acre-plot in the middle of night and day or in rest billets in summer. On all sides stretches 12- the rear of the fighting lines, than a foot scenery of woods and hedges visitor obtains by theses pictures. and grass. There are squares of Interest in the pictures collection is fresh soil, three or four inches thick enhanced by the presence in the on the floor between which little room of Sergeant Robert Lortac, a shoots can be seen pushing their member of the famous French Blue way through the ground. This is the Devil Corps—and a hero—for he exhibit of the War Gardens Associ- has won a number of medals and ation. has been wounded three times. Emerging from this spot the visi- Sergeant Lortac is in the United tors find themselves in the spa- 19 MUSIC HALL Marks cious upper north hall of Music Hall which results in clean camps and which is surrounded by comfortable clean communities and, last but not looking huts, booths, recreation least, the booth of the Salvation rooms and displays. This is the dis- Army where men from the trenches play of the Commissions on Train- in this service tell of their experi- ing Camp Activities in which every ences and the conditions under organization that has taken in their which “real doughnuts” were made hands the comfort and welfare of and given to the boys hot, with a Americans away from home, in steaming cup of coffee. There are training camp or in France, has an reproductions of trenches, dugouts, exhibit. There is and other habita- the Y.M.C.A. tions of soldiers with its replica of near front lines in a hut in France addition to camp such as is found kitchens. in training On the lower camps of this level floor of the country, and at- north hall visitors tended by are confronted by Cincinnati rows upon rows Y.M.C.A. men down the full who explain how length and center the Americans and sides of the were helped. hall of the biggest The Jewish Wel- display of artillery fare Board has of the allied na- an exact repro- tions and Ger- duction of the many while in the Jewish Welfare French National Cemetery & Ossuary – Verdun center of the hall Board hut which standing up on its is a familiar scene in any camp. A nose exactly the same position as Y.W.C.A. hostess house in which when was captured, is a German Miss Gladys Mary Smith—Field Taube airplane which was downed Agent for the National Y.W.C.A. is by the French. Many of the pieces as a real hostess; a real camp li- in this array of field artillery have brary under the auspices of the been subjects of newspaper sto- American Library Association, ries from the front during the past showing what Americans had in the four and a half years and include way of reading matter and how it such guns as “La Belle France”— was placed at their disposal at all the famous “French 75” which is times; an exhibit on Social Hygiene the “darling” of the French nation. It showing the law enforcement was the wonderful work of the bat- MUSIC HALL Marks 20 teries of these guns in the hands of by the Government, picturesque the trained French soldiers which pageants staged by foreign born kept hordes of the invaders back citizens of various nationalities, from Paris in the early days of the tableaux depicting national life and war. Directly opposite the “French customs in foreign countries and 75” is the “German 77”, which the many other unique entertainments. Germans copied from the French. Supplementing this Victory War Other comparisons of artillery just Exposition, on the second floor of as interesting are afforded in the the north wing of the building, is collection of big guns. the War Work of Women Exhibition A sentimental department of the chaired by Mrs. George Hoadly of exposition is the elaborate display the Subcommittee on Women’s Ac- of relics taken from churches and tivities Victory War Exposition. other buildings which were Cincinnati women have undertaken wrecked by the devastating and to sell 20,000 tickets, 15,000 of ruthless bombardment of the Huns. them ordered by the Women’s Sacred statues, paintings, carved Committee National Council of De- ornaments, tower bells and other fense. This National Council of De- equipment of churches and cathe- fense as well as the National drals are shown in the exact form League for Women’s Services in which they were left by the Ger- arranged a number of exhibits dis- mans playing Women’s Service during Special entertainment programs the War such as Food Conserva- are offered in the Music Hall’s main tion, Child Welfare and General auditorium: choral concerts, organ Services. Girl Scouts, Camp Fire recitals, addresses by men of na- Girls, Daughters of the Revolution, tional prominence, daily concerts the Devastated France Committee, by Sousa’s Band (a 100 piece - these are a few of the many band from the Great Lakes Naval groups participating. Training Station), daily showings of (Courtesy ProQuest Historical Newspapers, thrilling motion pictures produced Hamilton County Public Library)

Soldiers of the Great War 21 MUSIC HALL Marks The First Messiah

For many of us, attending the hall would be when finished: and performance of Handel’s Messiah the singers could also form a pretty has become a tradition. But how correct opinion of what they would many people know that the first have to sing to when it should be Messiah was performed in Music filled with its audiences of four Hall not in December but in April? thousand, a month hence. In the April 9, 1878 Cincinnati En- More than all, everybody was quirer the following was written: satisfied on the very point they had “Mr. Reuben Springer had a right to all been in doubt—that is, its feel gratified last night, as also had acoustic properties. The verdict the people of Cincinnati, in the was universal, that in that respect it opening of the grand hall, which could not be improved. A tremen- stands as a monument of his mu- dous room like it is, without furni- nificence. It was an undress affair ture and without audience, would and altogether informal—simply a naturally be expected to show rehearsal of the chorus of six hun- some defect in this respect, some dred voices in the Oratorio of The echo or reverberation, to mar the Messiah—and the hall had been harmony, which defect might disap- thrown open for the first time to the pear with its being filled. Such is chorus singers and an invited com- often the case: but, happily, it was pany of perhaps three hundred not in this instance. The hall had more, who were asked to be pres- been constructed on the proper ent to judge of its merits. The scaf- acoustic principles, and was all that folding was still on the stage, could be desired. required by the organ-builders to The chorus went through the complete their work, and the floors entire score of the oratorio, to the and galleries were bare of furniture evident satisfaction of the leader, as yet, but still the visitors could Mr. Otto Singer, who once during get a very good idea of what the the performance descended from MUSIC HALL Marks 22 his conductor’s dais and went back other artistic work upon the instru- to the extreme rear of the hall to ment will be put in place as rapidly get the effect from that part. Mr. as it is possible.” (Courtesy ProQuest Springer was there, and seemed Historical Newspapers Hamilton County especially pleased with the Public Library) acoustic properties of the hall, as So, now you know, Messiah was also Mr. Joseph Longworth, was the first triumph of the historic who has taken so lively an interest May Festival in the yet to be pub- in the construction of the building. licly opened Music Hall, and in the The work on the organ is pro- spring no less. Put the ‘Triumph’ in gressing satisfactorily, though it your own holidays and purchase must necessarily be slow. It is tickets for Handel’s Masterpiece thought that the pipes will all be in The Messiah, the date is Sunday their places and properly tuned this December 22 at 2 pm. For tickets week, and after that the ornamen- www.mayfestival.com. tal work, the carved panels and Available at the Bravo Shop! SPMH 2013 Rookwood Porcelain Ornament featuring

The Rosette Design from Music Hall's Coffered Ceiling At $35, perfect for gifting or keeping! 23 MUSIC HALL Marks The Banks

River view from The Banks It was Saturday, October 12th, MUSIC HALL Marks Summer 2012 one of those sweet blue-sky days, issue. Becoming animated, I im- a kiss from summer before the au- posed myself on the unsuspecting tumn blast and I was at the Moer- fellow at the reception counter. lein Lager House, second level, “Excuse me,” I said “I’m from out of and river side. I could see it all, town and I was just admiring your segway groups, families pedaling sign and the other posters. I no- carriage cycles, brides in ruffles ticed that the same huge building and ‘mermaid’ gowns, couples with is in all four scenes. Do you know canes—all enjoying the newness what this is?” I didn’t expect the re- of the ‘Banks’ and ‘old man river’. sponse as he jumped up, over to This was just the start of the the wall and said “That’s Music evening as my husband Mike and I Hall, one of the most historic build- planned to walk to Sawyer Point ings in Cincinnati.” So I asked if it and along the paths of Friendship still exists since there evidently is Park. So when the check came we so much new construction around were eager to go, except….we lin- the riverfront. “Oh, very much so” gered. “Kathy, look at this!” And he said, and then he told us the lo- there in the main entry way was cation, he told us about the various the Christian Moerlein sign flanked productions there, about the by four 19th century Music Hall Ex- beauty inside and about the revival hibition posters, one of which had going on around it. Enthusiastically been used for the cover of the he recommended that we “get tick- MUSIC HALL Marks 24 ets for an event there when you the 35,000 of all generations who are next in town.” Thanking him, came to LumenoCity and to the we were out the door. many festivals in Washington Park. Strolling east along the river walk, the paddle wheels of the BB River- boats gave a splash of red through the just-turning autumn leaves adding interest to the sparkling lights of Bellevue. Laughing children, a Music Hall Exhibition and Christian Moerlein posters wedding party in the house on the point, a Thinking back to the Moerlein sunset to be remembered; we Lager House with its surprising dis- made the rounds, returning to the play of Music Hall Exhibition swings in front of the Moerlein. We posters and the abundant informa- like children claimed one as our tion this ‘out-of towner’ received own and up into the air for a differ- from an obvious fan of Music Hall, I ent kind of river view. Two fellows came to the conclusion that there next to us left their sky-born seats is more knowledge about, rever- and passing asked “Isn’t this fun?!” ence for and support of this build- From Detroit and Nashville the visi- ing than I would have guessed. tors proclaimed “It is so clean, so That it, like the Banks, will see its much to do here. We will be back.” bright day. Patience was a key I reflected on a few short years word from Otto Budig at the Annual ago when most wondered if there Meeting. Confidence is a word I ever would be a ‘Banks’. I thought feel as I anticipate the words from about all the people, young and old a visitor to a future Music Hall, reveling here on a magical night. I fresh carpeted relieved of tarnish thought about Music Hall and its with new amenities “Isn’t this fun?!” ‘Revitalization’ with its ups and - Kathy Janson downs. And then I thought about 25 MUSIC HALL Marks

Reubens Shampoo

The Imposing Springer Statue”, Long, the former Director of the Taft an article in the 2012 Winter Issue Museum, and members of the con- of MUSIC HALL Marks put a spot- servator staff at the Cincinnati Art light on this impor- Museum recom- tant work in Music mended Elizabeth Hall’s Lobby. “It is Allaire, a conser- quite possible that vator specializing the majority of pa- in the treatment trons to Music Hall and care of three- miss the statue of dimensional works Reuben Springer of art. Ms. Allaire, due to the fact that with over ten it is ‘lost’ or rather years of experi- blends into the ence, provides lightly colored wall services to muse- behind.” People ums, galleries and did begin to notice private collections. and to remark that She holds a Mas- the ‘pure white ter’s degree in Art Carrara marble’ History with a Cer- carved by Preston tificate of Ad- Powers of Flo- vanced Studies in rence, Italy, was Conservation Sci- no longer ‘pure ence from the white’, that State University Reuben’s pate College at Buffalo. had acquired a cu- She was em- rious hue of dark- ployed in Exhibi- ish gray. SPMH tions and Objects and Scott Santan- Conservation at gelo would not Chicago’s Field Conservator works on Reuben statue permit grime’s in- Museum and in fringement on the locks of Music Objects Conservation at the Cincin- Hall’s noblest benefactor. But, it nati Art Museum, prior to working in was decided that a bottle of Prell private practice. Elizabeth exam- might come up short. ined the statue in early August, not- Suggestions sought, Phillip ing the accumulation of grime in MUSIC HALL Marks 26 more deeply incised areas. She much to so many. The SPMH proposed the use of several clean- Board recognized the merits of the ing solutions specialized for stone funding of this cleaning project and conservation, including non-ionic shows again by this gesture its detergents and gentle soaps with commitment to preservation. the use of ammonium citrate for It was said of Reuben that more ingrained discoloration. Total “every morning the tall, stately old estimated time of 55 hours for the gentleman would go riding on his work was planned with a Decem- gray horse sitting as straight in the ber start date. saddle as the Duke of Wellington, This sculpture, which has been himself.” Springer was a modest in the Music Hall’s entrance way man, yes, but impeccably since May 15, 1882, has been groomed, always. Surely, he would revered by generations of patrons. welcome this endeavor, and smile The left foot is polished to a glossy at his ‘Shampoo’! finish from people touching it—so - Kathy Janson beloved was the man who gave so Allegory of the Arts The mural above the grand Arts and is in the shape of a chandelier in Springer Auditorium large, shallow saucer. It is a was painted by New York artist richly-colored, Neo-Baroque oil Conrad Arthur Thomas. In The Bi- painting that includes figures that ographical Dictionary of Cincinnati represent Music, Literature, Sci- Architects, 1788-1940, Walter E. ence and History subjects which Langsam writes that “Thomas were well represented in the am- was commissioned to do the work bitious scheduling of Music Hall. by William F. Behrens, an interior Originally Springer Auditorium, decorator well known throughout along with the north and south the east and someone who had wings were used as exposition worked with Samuel Hannaford. and meeting spaces for a host of Sources are at odds concerning organizations with a plethora of the installation: some place it oc- interests. Although the painting curring in the late 1890s with the was glazed with a protective coat- first renovation of Music Hall, oth- ing of paraffin wax, over time it ers indicate that the work was acquired an accumulation of commissioned and completed in grime and smoke from heating 1905”. devices, light fixtures and to- The painting, which took as bacco. It was ''rediscovered'' in much as seven months to com- 1941 when the ceiling of Springer plete, was named Allegory of the Auditorium was cleaned. 27 MUSIC HALL Marks Thomas was born in Germany the chamber of the Board of Alder- in April, 1858, and studied art in men in City Hall, St. Louis, Mis- Europe before coming to the U.S. souri, and in the DeKalb County in 1892. He was primarily known Courthouse. The Courthouse actu- as a painter of Native American art ally features several murals by and allegorical and historical fres- Thomas: Allegory of Justice and coes. The Music Hall mural is one Allegory of Liberty are in the Circuit of several remaining examples of Courtroom, and the murals in the Thomas’ work. Others can be east stairwell are The Spirit of found in Louisville, where he Progress and The Spirit of Indus- painted murals in the lobby of the try. Thomas died in his hometown Seelbach Hilton Hotel (again using of Pelham, New York, in 1932. the Baroque style) and in the - From the SPMH website Radisson Hotel. Other murals www.spmhcincinnati.org Thomas painted can be viewed in

Allegory of the Arts MUSIC HALL Marks 28 New Board Member Andrew Bowen SPMH has a tradition of attract- Bank with 14 years of experience ing talented members of our com- in financial services. He worked as munity to serve on its Board. It is a Regional Vice President of Sales with pleasure that the newest for Ohio National Financial Serv- member, Andrew ices and prior to Bowen is intro- Ohio National, he duced. served as a Vice Andrew is Vice President at Na- President and tional City, which Relationship later became PNC Manager of Key Wealth Manage- Private Bank. He ment. works primarily Andrew gradu- with business ated from the Vir- owners and pro- ginia Military fessionals as an Institute, where he Investment Solu- studied history, tions Specialist. business and Span- His company pro- ish. He completed file states that further education at “Clients come to the Universidad de Andrew with a Salamanca. An ac- wide variety of Andrew and Jenna Bowen tive member of his goals and priori- community, he cur- ties. Whether it is leaving a legacy rently sits on the Board of Directors or protecting assets, creating a of the Camargo Hunt and engages charitable foundation, or establish- in other charitable activities. ing an estate to pass on to heirs, Andrew is an avid horseman he builds a customized investment and he and his wife of 6 years, strategy to help them achieve suc- Jenna, live on a working cattle cess”. Andrew joined Key Private farm in Kentucky.

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