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IMP SUMPS DR. ALFRED HOLLINS, eminent blino the organist and composer, who had held West position as organist at St. George's Church, Edinburgh, since 1337, died there Sep- on May 17. Dr. Hollins was bom He tember 11, 1865, in Hull, England. had made many concert appearances Li the United States and Canada.

DR. CHARLES HF.1N- ROTH, Chairman of the Music Department of City College, New York, and for twenty-five years JAe M/ot£d o/Mmie organist and director of music at Carnegie In- stitute of Technology, Pittsburgh, has retired. Chaubs HERE, THERE. AND EVERYWHERE A former president of Hunkoth the American Associa- IN THE MUSICAL WORLD tion of Organists, Prof. Heinroth is said to be the first man to play organ music artists very active In great influence in Orchestra was assisted by visiting over the radio. He was husband and exerted a Sta- fame, all under the artistic di- the early experiments conducted by his career. For many years she was ac- of world Maurice Dumesnil, the eminent tion KDKA at Pittsburgh. He has been tive in the American Society of Com- rection of pianist, conductor. Six of the the City College since 1932. posers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), French at chamber music con- and was especially influential in having eight events were fact in the de- *TIIE BERKSHIRE MUSIC FESTIVAL has bill prepared. certs, a truly significant No. the copyright JOSEPH W. CLOKEY’S “Symphony velopment of music appreciation in the been canceled for this summer, a, casualty 1 minor” had its world premiere on war. The Music in E EMANUEL FEUER- g southwest section of our country. The of conditions due to the the program May 10, when it was on MANN, one of the world’s festival was acclaimed a great success. Center, however, will function under a of the given by the Symphony Orchestra greatest violoncellists, reorganization plan by which the school Miami University, School of Fine Arts of died May 25 in New LEADING AMERICAN COMPOSERS are will be maintained by the Koussevltzky the composer con- at Oxford, Ohio, with York City. A native of liberally represented on the programs of Music Foundation, Inc., organized by Dr. Overture ducting the orchestra. Austria, he became an the Goldman Band this summer in Koussevitzky as a memorial to his wife, exile to this country in recognition of the twenty-fifth anniver- who died last February. THE CHAUTAUQUA ORCHESTRA, di- 1934, and received his sary of the band. Original works espe- rected by Albert Stoessel; the Chautau- first naturalization pa- cially for band have been scheduled by DANIEL GREGORY MASON, MacDowcll those forces which have qua Association, conducted by pers in 1938. He made these outstanding composers; Aaron Cop- Professor of Music of Columbia Univer- Alberto Bimboni and Gregory Ashman; brought on the world the his debut in America land, William Schuman, Henry Cowell, sity, retired on June 30, after serving on the Mischakoff String Quartet; and the with the -Sym- Pedro Sanjuan, Paul Creston, Percy the faculty since 1910. Prof. Mason has greatest calamity history. Chautauqua Choir will present many in- to Victory in phony Orchestra in 1934. He had ap- Grainger, Morton Gould, and Nathaniel written many books on music and is teresting programs during the sixty-ninth peared with most of the large symphony Shilkret. considered an authority on Brahms. Paul All Americans realize the annual assembly from July 5 to August orchestras of the world since his debut, Henry Lang, of the department of mu- 30, at Chautauqua, New York. practical expediency of this at the age of eleven, with the Vienna DEAN DANIEL A. HIRSCIILER, Of the sic, has been appointed Professor of IT Orchestra. In the spring of College of Emporia, in Kansas, whose Musicology. MERICAN music workers have seen, in the daily press, notices conversion leading in the end to a righteous, just, humane and THE AMERICAN RECORDER REVIEW, a Symphony 1941 he was appointed head of the violon- work as organist and as conductor of the of the government regulations discontinuing the manufacture of tolerant future new quarterly magazine devoted entirely JLJL for mankind. department of the Curtis Institute Vesper A Cappella Choir of the college THE LESCHETIZKY ASSOCIATION OF to one instrument, the recorder, has just many types of music instruments (including pianos) "for the duration." In of Music. has attracted national attention, has AMERICA held its first organization meet- the meantime, it is the duty of music workers in all fields of the made its appearance. Inspired by the been elected president of the college. He ing and reception on May 11 at the Mac- This is an imperative war-time necessity, but it does not indicate art to renaissance of this ancient instrument, devote themselves to music as never before. Manufacturers THE ALBUQUERQUE (NEW MEXICO) has been dean of the department of mu- Dowell Club in , with Ed- the magazine contains articles of great in any way a lack of governmental appreciation of the enormous CIVIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA held its sic at Emporia for twenty-eight years win Hughes in charge. Mrs. Walter Golde must, through institutional advertising, keep their priceless trade marks interest and value to those interested in first June Music Festival with a series and his election to the presidency is a is chairman of the organizing committee. present of the revival of the recorder. value music in our great crisis. On the contrary, our Pres- of concerts, from the fourth to the twen- fitting recognition of this excellent before the public in anticipation of the peace in which American music of the month, in which ident (see "Our President Speaks for Music" in the June Etude) has ty-eighth the record. THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL CHICAGO- and music wares will play a far A CONFERENCE OF SACRED MUSIC will more important part than ever. There la.nd MUSIC festival wiU be held stated the present hour importance of music most emphatically, as be held at Ocean Grove, , are large stocks of many types of instruments already manufactured from July 20 to 25. Prominent figures in August 15, in Soldiers' Field. Chicago. have the leaders of American thought in the widely circulated poster, church music will lead the discussions, Sponsored by the Cracago Tribune Chari- and available in retail stores. C^onipctiti I J "Forward March With Music." Remember that your own instrument is among these being Dr. Frank van Dusen, on ties, Inc., this gigantic spectacle brings together a cast of 10.000 singers and more valuable than ever, and consult Dr. Howard Lyman, Harold Wells Gil- For the moment, we must concentrate on the tools of victory. your dealer about servicing it For bert, Dr. Henry F. Seibert, and Dr. George THE SIXTH ANNUAL COMPETI- United States or Canada. The text may be players from thirty states and Canada so that it may have the TION for the W. W. Kimball Company selected by the composer but must be in instance, one of the vital factors in modern war is the engineless air best of care "for the duration." W. Henson, president of the Ocean Grove and attracts an audience of 100.000. The prize of S100 is announced by the Chi- English. For full details, address Campmeeting Association. Walter D. Ed- the Amer- show this summer is dedicated to the glider, of which the Axis powers have thousands for the Your sheet music dealer has put in cago Singing Teachers Guild; the prize ican Guild of Organists, 630 Fifth Avenue, transporta- huge stocks of music to meet dowes, director of music of the Ocean armed forces of the United States. Henry this season to be awarded to the composer New York City. The contest will close tion of troops. They can be made only of fine the vast home musical Grove Campmeeting, will have charge of Weber, general music director, will con- wood by the most expert need, which is growing greater hourly. submitting the best setting for solo voice, on January 1. 1043. the conference. with piano accompaniment of a text to duct the festival orchestra of more than workmen. Naturally the government turned first to the piano manu- If you are a teacher, re-double your efforts to extend your classes. be selected by the composer himself. Pub- A CONTEST FOR ORIGINAL COM- 100, and Dr. Edgar Nelson will direct the facturers DAVID L. DIAMOND lication of the winning manuscript also and we can expect in American gliders the splendid per- If you have not POSITIONS for young pianists, open to festival chorus of 5,000 voices. Preceding yet sent for the fine red, white and blue poster has been awarded a cash is guaranteed by the Guild. Full details all composers who are American citizens, the festival there will be twelve pre- fection of manufacture found in fine American pianos. Whole may be secured from Walter piano prize of $1,000 by the Allen Stults, is announced by The Society of American liminary elimination festivals throughout plants FORWARD P. O. Box 094, Evanston, Illinois. Musicians of Chicago. This contest doses have been turned over to making them. The government has MARCH WITH MUSIC American Academy in the Chicago area, the winners of these to July 30; and full particulars may be Rome for his “Symphony compete in the finals in Soldiers’ Field. thus directed the genius of musical instrument makers to send today to the Presser A COMPETITION FOR AN OPERA procured from Edwin J. Gemmer, 1625 war-time Foundation, 1717 Sansom Street, Philadel- No. 1” and a string quar- by an American-born composer is an- Kimball Building, Chicago, Illinois. production just as it has that phia, of the automobile industry, the radio Pa., and as many copies tet. The award takes the nounced by Mrs. Lytle Hull, president FF.LIX WF.INGARTNER. as you can effectively place will be industry, place of the usual fel- of the New Opera Company, New York. THE THIRD conductor and composer, and scores of other industries to bring about a positive, un- mailed to you without NATIONWIDE COM- any cost whatever. lowship given in peace The award is $1000 cash Requests for thousands and and a guarantee POSITION CONTEST of the National died May 7. at Winter- conditional victory, and as quickly as possible exterminate times for travel and of a performance by the New Opera Federation of Music or control thousands have been received. Clubs, to give recog- thur in Switzerland, at work. Company. The contest closes November nition creative The win- to native creative talent, is an- the age of seventy-eight. ner, a native of Rochester, New York, 1, and full details may be secured by nounced by the committee in charge of addressing the Although his greatest studied at the Cleveland Institute of New Opera Company, 113 the event. The contest this year will be West Fifty-seventh Street, New York artistic triumphs were Music, the Eastman School of Music, and limited to two classifications—a chamber City. music work and a made as conductor of the American Conservatoire at Fon- choral composition. The choral competition closes on July 1 and the the Vienna State Opera, THE tainebleau. Felix PRESSER AN AWARD OF $100 IS OFFERED by chamber music contest he also was gifted on as found R November 1. Wei.ngaetm* T l o N the H. W. Gray Company, under the F O U N D E D 19 16 BY THEODORE Full details may be secured from Miss an author and educator. PRESSER MRS. ETHELBERT NEVIN, widow of auspices of the American Guild of Organ- Helen L. Gunderson, l 7 1 7 SANSOM National Contest He was bom June 2, 1863. at Zara, Dal- STREET • Ethelbert Nevin, the composer, died May ists, to the composer of the best anthem Chairman, Louisiana State philadelp University, Uni- matia. The influence of Franz Liszt on 15, at Greenwich, . She was submitted by a musician residing in the versity' Station, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. the young composer had much to do born in Pittsburgh and, following her with the future success of Weingartner. marriage, was a great help to her famous ( Continued on Page 504) JULY, 1942 4 33 ' ! . ! ; : : : 4

Editorial

vo your friends u real musical treat inexpensi THE ETOP Special Trial f .. 1 'lAJartime ^I jccc.S.iil, 1 7 JliiAic \'in e t published Monthly I Theodore presser Co., Philadelphia." t WHHBm.By - M ST A FT Offer.-.-.- EDITORIAL A N D ADVISORY \y/ I DR, JAMES FRANCIS COOKE, Editor ( the spirit of victory in its heart.” ' 6C editorial in fore the Lord has Jj ANTED, MORE BRASS BANDS,” an Guy McCoy and Priscilla Brown, Assistant Editors Angeles Musicians t 18th attracted President J. K. Wallace of the Los William M. Felton, Music Editor \ n the Saturday Evening Post of April the attitude, Krick Dr, Rob Roy Peery V Association (the musical union), has taken 1 Robert Braine Dr. Henry S. Fey George C widespread attention. The writer singled out a Pietro Deiro Karl W. Gchrkeos Blanche Lemmon Peter Hugh Reed W re- points out, can be supported by conspicuous Maier William I). Revel I i V in New York which he I Dr. Nicholas Douty Elizabeth Gest Dr. Guy / scene in the Pennsylvania Railroad Station Paul Koepke N. Clifford Page k sults, that music is of such vital importance in leading us j City, which had already brought many comments to The % 1883 BY THEODORE PRESSER FOUNDED that music workers should I Etude. Those taking trains at the station could look down to victory in the World War 1 just as much as those who are for ^ mezzanine floor, where young men were be financially reimbursed I upon a kind of engaged in all industries turning out airplanes, tanks, guns, t departing for the Army. It was a silent, grim, depressing and ammunition. This is a new and rather bold attitude. (Contents Quly, 1942 sight to see these soldiers, who only yesterday were in 1 for Music and musicians in the last war and in this one have US ' C RL0 civilian life, saying good-bye to their parents, wives, and f 0R« u T«t'N0 ^'"tn No. PRICE, 25 CENTS eagerly of their services, with high patri- 1 • ETUDE readers can introdu 1 VOLUME LX, 7 in this section have been thou- given freely and noPOR‘0 .ufED,-“ sweethearts. Penned up 0w"*, with Its many Inspiring and in-ii M*Ml V,acauM»'.fittUM"’ THE ETUDE 433 for their *** structive features to their pupils and musicmusical WORLD OF MUSIC g never once, when otic fervor. Few have ever dreamed of being paid GG* of on their way to camps and , TO1 sands men friends very inexpensively .. . . and what a * EDITORIAL . .1 .1.111 Via rlrtiim them!+V» n»vi t ForUrt** only 35c,1 ^ talents labor. Their love for our blessed country and . E*‘ r0 favor you will be doing we have been in the Terminal, have we heard a note of and ,> give to their x j n sending the June. July and August issues for all that it means to them has led them to al a YOUTH AND MUSIC music. The Saturday Evening Post properly remarked, C*» ^0 1942. — When Opportunity Knocks Blanche 430 without thought of money. Music is one of the —• ^0 ^ Just.Just cliprlin this ad. or if you prefer, simply send Lemmon “Here, surely, is an occasion for brass bands and flag wav- utmost, us 35c (U. S. stamps acceptable) with each ^0 MUSIC AND CULTURE It is precious life ideal name andad address to whom you would like ing, so the crowds would know who these men are and beautiful flowers of civilization. a Music for the Fun of It : Elisabeth Mitchell 437 the trial subscription go. This offer is good . to . , Sixty Years Among the Masters Alexander -ial subscriptions may later Qretchaninoff 431) at this moment the world over are f0r the summerummer months only and will not bbe re- “Alle/.-Oop" send them on their way with the cheers they deserve.” for which free men converted into regular full ! Circus Music Goes Classical Unfit Heylbut 441 peated this year . . . Just think! for 35<\ you ar subscriptions (*2.50) will be sending some musical friend approxi- MUSIC IN THE HOME What a difference just a little music would have made to giving their lives. th credit allowed for the mately $12.00 worth of music (if purchased this mtroduc- lc <* paid for singly), not to mention innumerable other de- u"? Karry Ellin 142 the men on that day which they will never forget! The We prefer to have our readers form their own opinion ry offer. lightful features. Radio Music Mitigates War's Alarms Alfred Lindsay Mar,/an 443 Large Stocks of Records on Hand peter lliit/li Reed lit stirring tones of The of the comments of Mr. file Etude Music Lover's Bookshelf H. Meredith Cad man 445 THE ETUDE MUSIC MACAZINE 1712 CHESTNUT ST., PHILA., PA. MUSIC AND STUDY Stars and Stripes Forever Wallace. After all, there is Sidelights on the Seale ... Orville A. Lindquist 147 no reason why one group 1 would not only have put ate the A< '<)» ls ' t ion of Technic TiruLiSwf N- Hr. James Mursrll 1 is ", Crustal Waters 4 ill of citizens, who are mak- ( "k," ; v, courage and patriotic zeal C i,U”‘ TheUnilea^ros'.ttde Lehman ,5„ ? . ™ ' would ing a rather startling con- ' ' in their hearts but Sing •' : ; : • : • : STIRRING * INSPIRING TIMELY ' & ! * irtJH MW3 he Teacher's V frVHTn Hnaon 4M have turned the tears of tribution to victory, should Hound Tahle 3 * 4-1. * 1 • Guy Maier ID CollectingV.tX.rrv forf the„ Amateur4- 'a eranctsFrancis Drake "Ballard -tv,. Questions and Answers urakeltnllanl the mothers and wives go unpaid, while others, r 11 Music i'nltes tile Americas " j‘k' ... ' "V ‘ !!. , Counterpoint in L L 1'." and the heartaches of the working in the same cause, Plain Languaee“ ; PATRIOTIC SONGS AND CHORUSES The Amazing Garcias Arthui A. On rhett 4.0 Technic Francts Rogers 4GU fathers to a thrilling pride are paid. Those who are of the Month—Vhords':' All' Varieties— For Educational, Social, Service, and Heller, Op. No. SYviug Music in Accordion (7, SO, Dr Guy Mater 4sj of country as the “boys” not professional music- Plaving' Community Program Bauj ° stage 8 Comeback! Use Musical' went off for “destination ians, in the sense that

Classic and unknown.” they are not dependent V FOR VICTORY THE STAR-SPANGLED Contemporary Selections BANNER Song at Midnight. (Service The value of music at By Robert Elmore and Version) Theme from Ra Frdrrrr 4fil upon music for their live- from Piano Concerto in \ MmorMinor JP* Robert B. Reed VOCAL SOLO (3 Keys) 40 Valse (Posthumous) Otriey.Leeine 4<12 CHORUS-Mixed .. this tense moment in the will, VOCAL SOLO |c to E) 50 (10c), S. S. A. (10c), Lotus Bud Chopin, Op. 69. A„. 1 4C4 lihoods we know,

• • - S. S. A. (10c), Men's In Old •. • -Edna B. Griebrl 4iiii CHORUS— M!««d (10c), Men's (10c) A. (10c) Vienna. Viennese Folk Meimiv : rT h life of the human race is of Dance of the Candy Fairy. " ","'',r"" r '<.7 give to the limit to our ' From -'uteraeltpr\ufc'ra'ek.'.r 'si,'nY- T 1 Little Suite . .Tschatkowskq-Rirhlt THE STARS AND STRIPES MARCHING SONG OF FREEDOM Colonel .. r 4U7 such prime importance that vast and noble Focal and Instrumental A ' flel,0rrf ^ common FOREVER By Henry Clay Compositions Work The Call feel of America (Secular) ... we that every music cause. Incidentally, the By John Philip VOCAL SOLO (d to F) 50 "„ Souso " With Us (Sacred) Alexander Mntthrics 47o CHORUS-Mixed ( 10c). S. S. A. (10c). JUJr IV , VOCAL SOLO (E to g) 40 Cackliug Hens (Violin and Piano) ....Robert COvertey 471 worker should devote part Los Men's (10c) Pells ’ Angeles Association CHORUS-Mixed (10c), S. A, (12c) at Twilight ..4. Louis Scurniolin 473 (Organ) . „ nom(> . S. A. B. (12c), on the Range. * Frederic Groton of his day to bringing this Unison (10c), Men's (12c) American CowhoV VonVS //. 474 of Musicians, of which S"P. or ™K or' COME ON, AMERICA TenorTenor Saxophone.Saxophone KbUh 'iv3. 1. Trumpet. Clarinet. Trombone or ) Arr. GIVE Delightful Pieces by Carl Webber 475 great truth to all he meets. US THE TOOLS By Kenneth M. Murchison for Young Players Mr. Wallace is President, The By William VOCAL SOLO (E-flat to E-flat) Star-Spangled Dichmont 50 Dreamy Banner . . Some, indeed, feel that bought $100,000 in Daisies . u War VOCAL . with -Rich try 47s SOLO (d to E) 50 Waltz • . .Louise E. K fairs 47s music should be AMERICA’S Little " placed Savings Bonds. MESSAGE Country . Mr. Wal- AMERICA CALLS Dance .Brahms-Carletan 47!) By Arthur Edward Johnstone Technic of the Month Lewis Brown 47!) upon the same basis as By Ado Richter CHORUS Chords, All lace writes: — Mixed ( I Oc Varieties ) , Men's (10c) VOCAL SOLO (c to E) Unison Stephen Heller, Op. ,V«. other war industries. Wil- SO Double Chorus (10c) THE JUNIOR ETUDE 47, -o 4S0 “The other day an Army Elizabeth Gest 500 liam Allen White, long the DEFEND AMERICA SONG OF DELIVERANCE MISCELLANEOUS Colonel commanding a By Arthur Voice J. K. WALLACE, President, Los Angeles Musicians Association Hadley (To The Music of the "Viking Song") Questions Answered sage of the common peo- VOCAL SOLO (e to F) regiment stationed near 50 By S. Coleridge-Taylor D iSI-f'AnsWered : ! : : : CHORUS Mixed : : : : : ; : ; : ple — (10c), Men's (10c) CHORUS-Mixed vK ; :: %X?y of America, whose (12c), S. S. A. (12c), Los Angeles phoned for Men a 0bit"arT H<>hert s ( 12c) Let ' OUR tlie ^lp wisdom and foresight two AMERICA Simplified years ago pointed out the con- an orchestra to play “free” Clef Reading ' music at an entertainment for ' k Esther Dixon 504 By Anna Case THE S a CALL OF AMERICA f, Comportment Mount , ditions, which if we as VOCAL Wnr ? ?T Kcxnur 440 a nation had observed, might the soldiers. This was just SOLO (d to g) 50 FOr"' Art/ Bo"’< one of eight or ten requests By H. Alexander Matthews An Antidote an] With Music” l "tan 440 CHORUS-Mixed (12c), S. S. A. (15c) fo? Worry have spared us the disaster of Pearl CHORUS-Mixed (10c), S. Harbor, wrote in for Men's (12c) S. A. (10c) A Human Metronome...'.'.'.'.';;;"" free music that we receive every day of the year from Men’s (10c) Bn'rtMt 458 ' "" m The Etude Entered as “ *" Wl/rr AHA symposium, “Forward March With Music,” second-class matter January Army and Navy groups, Civilian Defense and 16 1884 , ',s n charity the Act of March P P }, 1879. Copyright !'U" Pa " “The nation that can sing and 5 ! 1942' hs'lhJodb 'd°' make a joyful noise and Great Britain. > Theodore Presser Co., be- organizations, but it was a THEODORE PRESSER CO.. for U. S. A. little different in that the 1712 CHESTNUT ST.. PHILA.. PA. ar (Continued on Page 488) Distributors tor Oliver n OS“ssio s Ditson Co. ond John Church Co. Rka°CuCRica. Cuba, ^mV„;lALi!’ r ' Argentina, Boliv Dominican Republiclcuador Colombia. Cos ,a Paraguay,. I Republic of Honduras. 0, het countries, ,3.50 a year. Smgle c^. 434 Price 25 «nlf I THE ETUDE JULY, 1942 435 E

Music and Culture during the yeai he holds time to composition the a serious work in one youth and Music scholarship to produce of Works submitted must show the larger forms. sad experience of being allowed counterpoint hood, I had the of harmony and and be in thoroughly mastery to “play pieces” without having the extended musical forms. one of learned them. This is a sad reflection upon the Manuscripts for both the Beams and the Pulit- integrity of the teacher, and it cost me years of should be sent to Columbia University zer awards concentrated effort to un-learn slovenly study February 1st, and if an applicant wishes the Fun of It before Music for music maker should habits. Again, the amateur Opportunity Knocks both contests his manuscript should be When to enter interesting only if they realize that his efforts are duplicate. Scores only should be sent ac- sent in release a measure of beauty. Even if one never the name and address of the com- companied by Conference with professional performance standards, one birth, A achieves poser, the date and place of his a statement telling when, where and with whom he has studied and the date of any public performance ii3(anche oCtemmon may have received. that the submitted work The £LaLtk WucLtt compositions will be judged by a jury consisting of members of the teaching staffs of Columbia (Mrs. Charles E. Mitchell) of those that University and the Institute of Musical Art. Suc- OHN JONES is a young composer—an Ameri- annual opportunities here are a few cessful candidates will be expected to provide can, interested in writing serious music, con- John Jones may seize. SECURED EXPRESSLY FOR THE ETUDE BY STEPHEN WEST possible by of the winning works for the Library of fident that he has real ability. But he is The Joseph H. Beams Prize, made copies J Music of Columbia University. unknown. How can he make the musical public the will of Lillia M. Beams, is offered to persons the Department of Publication aware of his compositions and gain recognition of American birth or naturalized citizens of the The Eastman School Award is spon- for his creative gifts? sored by the Eastman School of Music in Roches- Not many years ago John Jones would have ter, New York. Each year composers are invited Mrs. Charles E. Mitchell has made music her life interest. Her had little except his own powers on which to rely. to contribute new works for its fall Symposium father, Colonel William P. Rend, Chicago, “minus talent and tone Among those abilities super-salesmanship would of American Orchestral Music. These works are of deaf, plodded persistently away at the violin. He took lessons until have been necessary if he were to persuade lead- sorted and examined by a jury and the most in- in his life played on the key no one ers of performing organizations to use his num- teresting compositions are presented by the East- he was seventy-six ; if ever he it.” Her mother went hack to her vocal lessons three bers on their programs—particularly his works man-Rochester Symphony Orchestra under the caught him at exposed to in the large forms. Ears that pretended to be direction of Dr. Howard Hanson; and as many weeks after Elizabeth rvas born. The child was not only discriminating were attuned only to compositions additional performances as possible are given the music; she took it. Early years of piano study were followed by Mero. that had come from a foreign land and to music works in public concerts, over the radio, and in serious and intensive work with Rudolf Ganz and Yolanda that had become familiar. Any leader who pre- the Annual Spring Festival of American Music. She studied composition and orchestration under Rubin Goldmark. sented new American music risked the loss of her orchestral transcriptions have been performed a From them is selected each year one or more Although some of large part of his audience and his following. orchestral compositions which have both musical by leading symphonic organizations, Mrs. Mitchell insists that she But, because the problem of the American com- value and the prospect of becoming valuable ad- has no professional aspirations. She regards music, for herself at poser and his work is one that affects our na- ditions to the practical orchestral repertory, and least, solely as a source of keen enjoyment. Her recent best-seller, tional culture, ways and means have been sought Duster,” explores the in which music the publication of these selected numbers is sub- “Music with a Feather ways by organizations and persons of influence in the sidized by the school. can and does enter the life of the non-professional. Since the great- last dozen years to bring to the surface the major The Juilliard School of Music Publication est proportion of music lovers fall under this category, and since contributions of our promising musical creators. Award is under the sponsorship of the Juilliard the appreciative amateur is vital to the health of music, THE ETUDE Time may reveal these to be valuable, or, on the School of Music in has asked Mrs. Mitchell to set forth her vieivs on the value of music contrary, almost worthless. But the important New York City, which holds an annual competition of an for those who will never make a career of if.— ditorial Note. thing is that these compositions are being for the publication orchestral brought out of desks and files for examination. work by an American composer. Only one work Nothing, it is safe to say, can make John may be submitted and this must be Jones’s path to recognition as a great composer, suitable for performance by a major symphony a smooth one, for even if John Jones is writing orchestra. It should be sent to the Dean of the masterpieces, we, his contemporaries, may fail to School before March 1st, and should be accom- R. CHARLES ELLIOT once wrote a delight- recognize them as such. Incredible, we think now, panied by the composer’s name and address and ful book, now out of print, entitled “The ing a nana at tnings tnem- when we read that Beethoven’s “Violin Concerto, a statement regarding any previous performances. D Durable Satisfactions of Life.” title selves. That That, precisely, is the Op. 61, in D,” was termed “radical,” From the and that GEORGE EASTMAN manuscripts submitted, the School se- sums up my personal approach to music. Music sports spirit. A bad score does MRS. CHARLES E. MITCHELL Wagner’s “discordant” music was scorned lects one or and more which it feels merits publica- is a spiritual bank account; a rich asset to draw not prevent a man from play- Distinguished Amateuse Pianist—Author of "Music With A Feather Duster." that Debussy’s Afternoon a Faun tion and of was hissed pays the cost entailed. The composer upon right down to the grave. Since I was a child, ing golf and deriving great booed! and Yet such are the facts, and music twenty-five. Actually receives all royalties and fees accruing from the it represents two prizes: my pet hobby has been playing the piano. At the pleasure from it. An inability history abounds with this sort of evidence that composition, first, a sum of $1200 for and he also controls the copyright. age of sixty, I find it just as exciting ever. I to a composition in la as duplicate the Horowitz technic should no can still play first judgments were inaccurate — familiarity beautifully—and music without lorm, such as a sonata for piano, have studied it through the years, but only for deter the piano and vi< musical amateur from tackling Chopin beauty is an empty shell. alone brought recognition of genuine inventive- or other instrument, a trio, a the sheer fun of it, exactly as friends play golf. If enjoys quartet, or an my he playing Chopin and conveys tha The first requisite in pianistic ness. In the case of John Jones the significant chestral overture, Aitnough the beauty is loveli- symphonic American Academy cannot un It is not necessary to be a “pro” in ex- - gratifying poem, symphc order to enjoyment, he is doing all that is required o ness of touch, and fact is that ways do exist to-day or other large present world or tone. The basis of a fine tone is work; the second, a sum conditions send Fellows to Rc perience keen enjoyment playing golf. The same the amateur, whereby some of his outstanding of $900 from the standpoint of sheer per the realization that a percussion works may come a composition in small for study and travel, instrument form-a group of or it carries on its policy thing is true of the piano player or of any ama- formance. to the attention of a trained examiner, then, if (which the piano is) sounds harsh if it pieces, a song cycle, or a aiding and stimulating is harshly suite of pieces for American music. In 1 teur performer of music. No better reason is There are other worthy, to performance, and finally to the per- cha standards, however, that th struck. Beauty of tone comes, ber music instruments. e*d a spec ^ never from striking At the present a ' competition for a cash prize needed to join the ranks of manent and available form of publication. time h( *in« amateurs than the amateur owes to himself and to the art hi the John ever, due to reduced income 5 000 in musical keys with tension in the arms, but from em- Jones does not need from the endowme composition, and, in additi intense personal pleasure it affords the hobbyist reveres, to maintain. to use persuasion to pull the The foremost of these i ploying weight committee in charge promises awarded four or five with relaxed arms from the shoul- himself out of only one pr prizes of twenty-five doll to take part in music himself. In this sense, then, complete respect obscurity. His symphony or his for the printed page. Even i Manuscripts may be submitted each for outstanding ders. There are too many amateurs and alas, quartet in both classifi compositions submitted anyone who has a fondness for holds — or some other creative work— if his abil- music one never plays professionally, one should turns; and to whichever candidates other alway some professionals as well! —who need to work ity is as great as he believes manuscript seems than the winner of the fi within his grasp the tools with which to build a play it to be—may be r m with immaculate correctness whatever ap W aWard6d the PriZe prize. If next year’s hard to reconstruct their tone according to entered in a number of competitions due in clas procedure is the same, can storehouse of fun, or perhaps I should say a pears on the that will fic°ation dates printed sheet of music. Every indi must file application standards of beauty. put his name on the roster of promising young with the Execut storehouse of solace and encouragement in these cation of the composer’s The Pulitzer Scholarship Secretary of must be carried ou There are, I have composers. And in Music an the Academy not Feb: found, two classes of amateur once he is there, further oppor- $1500 later than tragic and crowded days. And the rearing of this with integrity. Any scholarship, was founded swindling in this regari musicians. The first tunities under aCCOmpanyin t has no ambition to “play await him. the will S this application with structure casts an influence that reaches far be- makes for pretty the late Joseph Pulitzer composition terrible piano playing! There like and is 5 ; one either a professional,” and finds justification awarded to for orchestra alone yond the personal enjoyment of the amateur. One fore, one for Various student of music deemed m combination should avoid such swindling witl his Awards by its commitoL i with a hobby in the joy it affords him. ° solo instrument; and c music hobby in the community to-day becomes The second the most talented and s rin meticulous care. It is not possible to deserving in quarte^ or strives for perfection and works with discuss all of them here. tins normal t 5 some ensemble combii contagious and develops a dozen potential enthu- concentra- is the Traveling uc Space will not permit even Scholarship which as a sonata for tion to approach professional a complete list enab . violin and piano, a t siasts years performance stand- of its holder to f ? . ten from now. For that reason, it is No Music Without Beauty those study in Europe; ° in> Vlolonce ards, competitions that are offered regularly; in in any y6arwar llo and pianoforte, possi even though he never carries his playing ever, permission may ’ hoS fnr or important that people who “like music” do some- Further, the amateur addition there are some that be obtaincH 7 USUal pianist (or vocalist, o beyond his are sectional, others USe combination of chamber it. own four walls. Both points of view study in America. The ^ f thing about If they are able to play or sing violinist, too, for that recipient S ’ matter) should that come at irregular intervals. But among ofthc A sonata for Pianoforte beware o are entirely legitimate, and both be . or a fugue well, so the are helpful— expected to devote a larce m much better; but even if they per- the hazard of attempting to sufficient d ‘ mer sl0ns also too many pieces befon the performer amoumon 1: ? will be accepted. All co himself and to the cause 436 D0 form badly, they can still derive enormous enjoy- the first is in of music P ions submitted honest musical shape. In my child as well. must (Continued on Page 4: Personal participation in music making. jULY, 1942 THE ETUDE Music and Culture Felton Music and Culture William M. a work, Chanson Competition, he submitted au deepest re- informs its readers with the first prize. In 1915 he re- on whatever scale, aids one in achieving an ap- The Etude Soir which won known composer established gret of the passing of the well Philadelphia where he him- Years preciatively critical viewpoint—and music needs turned to Sixty works, William M. Fe thereaftei became performer, and and compiler of musical a teacher and soon the appreciative listeners. Composer, Philadelphia For self as died May 16 in late Dr. Preston Ware Orem, listener enter into a completely interdependent ton. who assistant of the associated witn tne in the twenty-five years he was of the Theodore Presser Company. threefold relationship. The greatest music Pressei Music Critic staff of the Theodore arrangements, meaningless, if no music publishing Felton’s compositions, and world would remain mute and of the Mr Company and later became the Editor some very widely used the Masters one performed it, and if no one listened to the compilations, including Among The Etude Music Magazine. He I believe we can Music Section of instruction, number over three hun- performance. For that reason, . i ..«Ahln f nor. methods of of melody which, go too far in our adulation of mere professional- dred. He had a rare gift with form his major duties. led to the composition ism. Instead of deprecating his own abilities, let his fine musicianship, of with William M. Felton was born in Philadelphia, From a Conference the aware amateur remember that his share in works—piano solos, piano duets, violin talented amateur many necessary March 12, 1887. His father is a secular the threefold give-and-take is quite as solos, organ solos, sacred and songs and musician and weekly musicales were a regular as that of the performer himself. We need in- choruses of permanent value. Mr. Felton was a the life in the Felton home. William formed, appreciative listeners to receive the mes- part of he was only ^SrKexa n cler retch cm inojj^ to started composing little tunes when sage of the composer and the performer, and leading synagogue in Philadelphia and later the five years old. His first teacher was William Craig build the taste that determines the music we Christian Science Church. studied from the organist in a the Schwartz, with whom William shall have. In this sense, it is important for Mr. Felton left a widow and three children. Eminent Russian Composer mind regards the amateur to keep an open as He had a host of friends and no enemies. His musical fare set before him. Nothing is easier passing in middle life is a distinct loss to musical than to reject new idioms for the sole reason that education in America. SECURED EXPRESSLY FOR THE ETUDE RY NICHOLAS N. ALL we do not understand them. As an indication of the fineness of his sensi- I remember hearing mother tell of an ex- my bilities we are reprinting the following poem she the perience she had long ago, when was on which he wrote some years ago on the day of subscription committee of the then young Chi- the passing of his mother. cago Symphony Orchestra. The conductor was N. D. Kashkin at the Conservatoire. the composer wrote as early as 1894. It was per- Theodore Thomas, and it was brought to his AFTER TWILIGHT Despite many disappointments, af- formed in St. Petersburg in 1895, under the direc- attention that subscriptions and box-office sales fronts, and troubles during his musi- tion of Rimsky-Korsakoff. Rest, little mother. were falling off, because he persisted in playing cal career, the composer has lived a “When I was in Moscow Conservatoire,” he re- The harvest days are done. the works of a certain “cacophonous modern” long, fascinating, and productive lates, “the orchestra for the concerts of the Rus- composer, whom nobody understood or “liked”! The tired but happy reapers — life. During those sixty years he has sian Musical Society was often supplemented with An entirely civil ultimatum was issued, whereby Return at setting sun. been forced three times to begin all the conservatoire students in order to give them Mr. Thomas was given his choice of resigning or over again. The first and the longest additional practice. Those who studied the theory of changing his programs. He offered to resign, if Sleep, little mother. phase of his career began in Moscow of music were obliged to play percussive instru- that were wanted—but if he stayed he declared All through the quiet night ALEXANDER GRETCHANINOFF Conservatoire and ended forty-four ments, but not at the important events. So, once with vigor that he would play that particular His love will guard your slumber, years later, in 1925. Then he left his I was given a part in “Glockenspiel” in Tschai- composer until Chicago appreciated him. Well, Till morning’s radiant light. homeland when he was already kowsky’s “Mozartiana." The composer himself di- Mr. Thomas remained, his programs underwent broadly acclaimed, leaving behind rected the orchestra, and at the general rehearsal, no alteration—and the “unpopular” composer Thanks, little mother. A LEXANDER T. him everything he had earned during that period. despite my excitement, all went smoothly. During was Richard Wagner! Certainly, music is not For all your tender care, GRETCHANINOFF, the eld- est among living In Paris, where he made his second home, an intermission, when I was talking to Kashkin, necessarily good because it is new. But it may be For countless deeds to others, Russian composers, began his musical life Gretchaninoff started his life anew, and at the Tschaikowsky approached, and Kashkin intro- good and great even though it is new! Thus, one Mr. Felton in his workshop For childlike faith in prayer. upon entering Moscow of the duties of the amateur is to strive for that Conservatoire as a youth of seventeen, in 1881, time when success again smiled upon him, he duced me to the composer, who shook my hand catholicity of taste the year of Mousscrgsky’s was forced to abandon everything for the second and, with his customary kindness, said to me, that will enable him to listen time he was eight until seventeen. Later he Wait, little mother. death; and he gradu- intelligently studied ated from St. time, leaving the French capital just before it ‘Of course, such parts and critically (in the best sense) to composition with Dr. Harry Alexander Across the mystic sea Petersburg Conservatoire in 1893, must be played by the each new work offered him. of the distinctly Matthews. then the same year in which fell into hands. young musicians. The professionals We He went to Denver, where he Our sovereign Pilot, Jesus. Tschaikowsky died. Thus, German would never non-professional group have our part in helping held excellent positions he studied music in the play so good.’ After this praise as an organist in church Will guide us home to thee. two best Russian schools I was at the sev- to serve music. and in the theater. While there of music under such A Welcome Haven enth heaven, and he studied under —William M. Felton masters as N. Kashkin, V. my fellow-students teased me One way we can Henry Houseley. In 1913, in the Safonoff, A. Arensky, S. Taneieff, In this country, already old weary from with the assertion uphold that part is by assert- All-Western December 2, 1934. and N. Rimsky- and that for a whole week I did ing ourselves more vigorously than we do on the Korsakoff. various misfortunes, Gretchaninoff patiently not wash my hand shaken by Tschaikowsky.” quality of many of the radio programs sent out to That period was the most constructive in Rus- began to build another living for the third and Opera "Dobrynia Nikititch" us. Whenever a music lover hears a cheap, tawdry A Human sian music. In St. Petersburg ruled the famous as he thinks, the last period in his momentous program, he should blame himself for its exist- Metronome “Mighty Group” of Balakireff, Moussorgsky, Boro- life. Gretchaninoff does not feel that separation ence. We can have from radio whatever we de- din, Rimsky-Korsakoff, and Cui; Tschaikowsky “I am like a pussy-cat in that I become at- from his native soil has made any harmful influ- mand of it. I feel that there is a vast, silent / l/amie I]ebon Sawyer was the czar of music in Moscow; the stars of tached to a place,” says the composer. “Almost all ence upon his work. “On the contrary, in my reservoir of public taste that has never been Glazunoff, Lyadoff, Ippolitov-Ivanoff, Scriabin, my life I resided in Moscow, where I left my compositions written abroad, Russian folklore is probed and that never can be probed until the wave you ever Rachmaninoff, and many other young composers books, archives, some scores and manuscripts, more determinate because had the experience of needing a from the distance I people themselves sit down to write their * opin- 1 had just began metronome tremendously, with none to glitter. Rimsky-Korsakoff had and notes and records. It was a painful task to can feel the spirit of Russia much deeper.” ions, impressions, suggestions, and immediately mately: objections. available? If finished his opera, “The Snow Maiden,” part with things with so, do not allow such a situation and was which you were bound up One of his dearest memories is connected with The dance-band public writes “fan mail,” organ- to 90 degrees dishearten you; make a = M.M. 56 working on “.” Tschaikowsky had com- for many years! I tried to start anew in Paris but the success of his first opera, izes “fan metronome of yourself. “Dobrynia Nikititch,” clubs,” and leaves no doubt in the minds 45 degrees pleted To make a metronome of yourself = M.M. 72 “Dame de Pique” and was busy with his the war destroyed everything. Now I intend to based on an old Russian legend. After of network officials and sponsors follow a few he finished as to its prefer- simple 22 >4 degrees last and most brilliant rules. First: stretch either = M.M. 88 creation, “The Symphony make my permanent home in this wonderful it in 1901, he sent the score to Rimsky-Korsakoff, ences. Until the lovers of great music do the same arm out to the side, to form an angle 11(4 degrees = M.M. 138 Pathetique.” Anton Rubinstein already had writ- country, though I would like to die in (with the of 90 degrees under the my native asking him to be his judge. The great man an- possible exception of the “fan clubs”!) arm. aving produced Second: let the arm fall to the four rates of speed by the lif ten his fourteen , and Edward Napravnik land, to which my soul and body belong.” swered that we have no reasonable right to express body and lift a he liked the opera and considered it wonder it again. movement of Repeat this lift-fall the arm at various angles, ar was nearing the end of his charming opera, In his “Sixth Symphony,” which that the quality of our motion several the composer as a valuable contribution to the Russian music. radio programs, by and tmies Knowing the number thereby establishing a series on the metronome th “Doubrovsky.” finished in New York, he puts his feelings and large, is no better than it is. Certainly, of beats. Each Although the Board of Directors of Moscow Bol- this is not fall of coi responds with the arm against the each, it is most gratifying to si Knowing all that, it is not surprising emotions experienced meant to imply that radio has not body should be counted that in the later tumultuous shoi Opera Theatre accepted “Dobrynia Niki- provided many as one beat. ow nearly accurate Third: experiment the tempo of any given me young Gretchaninoff, who came from a well-to- years. “This is the magnificent contributions to our with your metro composition of the Bright titch,” the performance of it had to be musical life. But, until ronome number postponed nome the indicator is can be approximated. spe< do family of a small tradesman, fell like everything else, radio can be placed at a number The in love with Spirit because, in spite of all hardships I still keep several times. The opera finally improved—and wheie i tne motion was given in con- the tick of the metronome will vary according individual music and, against his parents’ will, entered the faith it Is part of the responsibility of being a music corresponds to my in life,” explains Gretchaninoff. “I am cert form in St. Petersburg with the exactly with the beat consequently symphony lover to steps of your arm aeain the metronome numbers w Conservatoire. His decision to study music was an incorrigible optimist take about it. and always make my orchestra and several distinguished .soloists body. Fourth: tabulate the y. te idea is this: met with displeasure. Next to the result. For that when you see a metn “What?” the father ex- music sound bright except when I tied joy of making music oneself there is example^ am up under the direction of Count Sheremeteff* , swing of the arm at e n Umber an angle ’ you wil1 claimed angrily, “Instead the zest of getting of 90 degrees m . know how to produce of being a physician with words which require serious group f l a melody such participation under way. 56. Fifth: repeat 0 “On the momentous day of October 14, 1903, I the process at beats tha t is very close you want to sit at the back table with It is an excellent thing, both for ang£s « df ? to the metronon musi- as religious compositions.” felt personal enjoy- grees, 22(4 degrees, « speed indicated. myself restless and agitated,” recalls Gretch- ment and ln/4 degrees cians?” But the enchantment of music was His “Fifth and for music ( Continued, on ’ tahmL^'abulatln &' Symphony” was performed in 1939 Page 496) the results of each. Carry aninoff. “From early morning messengers brought your tabulation record with yc strong, and Gretchaninoff successfully passed the by the , under the direc- to my apartment various gifts and 438 erence when no examination and became a pupil congratula- metronome is availabl of Professor tion of Leopold Stokowski. The “First Symphony” tions not only from my ( Continued on Page 492) THE ETUDE JULY, 1942 439 a — >

Music and Culture and changes may be made at any TRAPEZE, a circus score N THE HIGH the thirty-two week season. performers time during pair of aerial rou- Musical Score O swing through their A Complex tricks. Necks tine of intricate modern circus strives to better the ola Circus Music audience “The “Allez-Dop”! eyes wide, the playing craned, vaudeville pattern of simply one act watching. Some- is intent upon as rhythmic accompaniment and then of their through where in the background of the next,” following on with the rhythm Mr. people are con- watching, the “Our goal is the shaping of rhythm Ringling tells you. a Classical soft, swaying Goes scious of the with the plan, purpose, and cli- accompaniment. continued score, of a waltz-time musical show. Our music must be band shapes a maxes of a full Suddenly the obbligato. It interprets music. more than a mere the marked crescendo in the changes and spirit of the acts, suggests contrasts, Including Interviews with Merle Evans, Circus Super- Immediately there is an increase continued pattern. As nearly all a sharp and shapes a of in audience awareness; blended And the two-hundred-odd numbers into our Bandmaster,” and the well known American salvo of applause rings out. score are taken from familiar music, the com- the management of the circus of the score demands the greatest care. Operatic Baritone, Robert Ringling, Mus. Doc. knows that audience reactions piling of all, of course, each number must fit the are running true to form. The First rhythmic needs of the act it accompanies. But trick that called forth the out- only the start. From among the rhyth- burst of clapping may be no more that’s numbers, we choose those that daring than the routine preced- mically suitable ly l^sode the expressive as good music and that keep to ing it; but the change in are music produces an emotional re- the traditions of the circus. like the sponse. That is the purpose of “The big production numbers— Parade the audience, of course, it seems as though the score is fitted together in a circus music. of the Holidays, the Marriage of Gargantua, the animals were following the beat; in reality, the big book, with all the cues Ringling Brothers’-Barnum and Spanish number—are worked out first. Here the music follows the act. Seals have no musical gifts marked in. That makes it Bailey’s “greatest show on earth” music must definitely capture the meaning of the at all! They toot their tunes on signal. The wild simple to find our way back considers music as important as spectacle by awakening memories and associa- animal act of Albert Court—the greatest animal to the beginning of any any of its stellar acts. The selec- tions in the audience. The Marriage of Gargantua trainer in the world—is so well trained that it trick in any routine. tion of musical numbers and the uses I Want a Girl, the Wedding March, and 0 never varies more than a bar or two from score. “Cuing the score is a vital preparation of musical continui- Promise Me, climaxed by ‘wow wow' mutes. In the Eaeh step in the progress of that act is timed part of preparing the sea- ties receive as much care as any Christmas music, we run the gamut of yuletide from the ring. As the moment of climax arrives, son’s music. Once the selec- of the drills. In the acts them- emotions, from Jingle Bells to a dignified presen- MERLE EVANS a bell in the cage is rung so that I know exactly tions are chosen, they must ROBERT RINGLING selves, care and precision may tation of Adeste Fideles. Religious music in a cir- The musical wizard of the saw- when to come in with the fanfare. The secret of be fitted together according Mus. Doc. mean the life of a performer; in cus? Certainly! It rounds out the emotional con- dust who. more than any other man. is animal training is immense, unshakable patience. to the time Mr. Ringling. Execu- the music, they mean the life of tinuity of Christmas associations, which is exactly duration of sibie for raising the standard of circus music of today. tive Vice-President of Special qualities of leadership or magnetism? the the show. From the first note of what we want.” strains. This fitting is the circus, is the son the thirty-minute band concert Those are not needed. Patience is the thing; the worked out by modulations. of one of the founders Weeks of drill are devoted to the musical con- greater a trainer’s patience and kindness to his It would of Ringling Brothers- that opens the performance on tinuity of the individual acts. The performers sound monotonous Barnum Bailey. animals, the greater his act. Another thing if and the road to the last fanfare of themselves do not choose the music that accom- you the score were all in one key, and much of the show carries the first elephant ballet ever to be For thirteen years he sometimes hear is that the the final spectacle, music is an panies big cats are ‘fixed’ effect would be lost. When a new act begins, when staged. Fifty elephants, in fetching ballet skirts, was a leading bari- them. integral part of the circus, teeth blunted or claws filed down. That isn’t so a great production tone of the Chicago creat- “In assembling acts from all over the world,” number enters, when an emo- perform a dance routine designed by the master Opera Company.The ing “circus atmosphere,” binding either. Performing animals are wild animals, in tional lift is needed, says Bandmaster Merle Evans, “it is possible that we modulate. Five arrangers choreographer, Georges Balanchine, and set to portrait shows Dr. the acts together, every sense. and heightening several performers might want tune or orchestrators work out the full score. At any music by Igor Stravinsky. Ringling in the role the same suspense, pulsing as the vital “Since circus performers are only human,” Mr. time during the season of Faninal in Rich- that European performers might ask for foreign a change of music may be heartbeat of three-and-a-half Evans continued, “it can happen that the best of Ballet ard Strauss's "Der airs that would mean nothing to our public. In needed—a number is overworked, let’s say, or a of the Elephants Rosenkavalier." hours of fun. them sometimes miss a trick. When you see that new hit order to avoid any such difficulties, we take over appears. When tunes are changed, it is “The elephant ballet was John Ringling North’s Ringlings’ music department happen, it’s a genuine miss, not a gag or a stunt not is the selection of the music ourselves. We choose necessary to advise the performers. We work idea,” says Robert Ringling. “It represents a con- composed of distinguished ex- to make the trick look more difficult in its final out a new ALFRED COURT'S suitable themes, or ‘strains’ as they’re called, run- musical routine, according to required densed version of what one might see at any perts. John Ringling North, Pres- accomplishment. No matter how seldom it hap- accents Huge AnimalDisplay ning anywhere from sixteen to sixty-four bars and rhythms, and simply put it in. Then, ballet. There’s Weber’s Invitation to the Dance In which the beasts ident and Producer, and nephew pens, I am constantly on the alert for a possible at the next each, according to rhythm and color. In the Holi- show, the performers hear entirely and the Dance of the Hours from “,” seem to know their of the miss. founder of the circus, is a day Then we go back and pick up the music at new strains.” musical Parade, forty-nine strains have been fitted performed by ballet dancers, and then, as the cues. gifted the start amateur who practices together. of the trick that was muffed. Our entire The current edition Routine acts call for their own set of Ringling Brothers’ big climax, comes the ‘modern’ note—Stravinsky per- wood winds for his own amuse- rhythms. Horses need gallops quadrilles. For formed by elephants! Balanchine ment; while and worked out the THE FLYING Robert Ringling, an aerial act, we use a dreamy waltz of marked dance pattern and sent it to Stravinsky, with a CONCELLOS Executive Vice-President and son and continuous rhythm and without crossbeats request for exactly four minutes and fifteen sec- of one of the founders, holds the oi conflicting rhythms onds of music. degree of Doctor within the strain. Any It’s immensely tricky music for a of Music, and good, catchy tunes in those band; it is ranks among America’s rhythms will answer. high in key and works in elaborate most Acts are planned eminent and rehearsed without music. changes of rhythm. Each act in the circus has its operatic artists. For The thirteen accompaniment is added after the routine is own climax, and the ballet years he was leading climax is unique.” m perfect order baritone of the Chicago —and the curious thing is that During some eight months of the year, the big Opera no matter earning how good an act is, it still looks like show goes on tour. distinction for his por- Fourteen hundred performers, rehearsal until trayal of Klingsor, the music goes in; that rounds it musicians, crew workers, and a fully equipped Kurvenal out to Beckmesser finished performance. work, medical unit, , Telramund The important together with animals, equipment, and of course, other roles of the is the timing. Each swing of the tra- costumes, and scenic properties travel Wagnerian peze the coun- repertoire. each prance of Assisting the horse must be perfectly try in ninety railroad cars, split up into four Messrs. synchronized. com- North and Ringling I always stand with my back to the plete trains. The performers are Bert an make their homes Knapp who as I direct, alert designs the musical for the least split-second in the cars. During the remaining four months, continuity and vanation in the rhythm is responsible for down in the rings. the troupe is hard at work at the Ringling winter much of the orchestration; Sam quarters at Sarasota, . The crews have Grossman, arranger and orches- lodgings on the lot while the performers occupy trator; and Merle 6 uie numan acts gets be Evans, super- off . to houses in town. In winter, the ter tw nt wagons are painted, er Wh° has y-f°ur years’ experience. Ar scenery ’ directed fJL 5, f is refreshed, new acts are , broken thet rhbigrtshow’s a ways lcee you in, and band for P on your toes, twenty- m , because old routines are drilled. Practice four years goes on every without horses—recognize musical f missing a as day, all day. New acts are secured through single one of the S lhythms scouts two-a-day per- - horse is used to tui sent out to “spot” formances. and hnm- at a material all over the world” Approximately 8 Ch°rd si nal he’ll eight routine nv. S . slip into When a new act weeks are appears with the big show, it is needed to he hears The Famous Elephant Ballet for prepare ^ the chord even i which Igor Stravinsky wrote the the score. by invitation, in a ne issued on ( Continued 4-40 piece and has oji Page 489 no signal value at al ]ULY, 1942 THE ETUDE 441 S ^ . >

Music in the Home lthough most of the pop- Music in the Home A‘ musical ULAR American father were programs continue on professional singers, the air these days, in- and her mother was formation on their ac- Radio Music also church organist. tivities or plans cannot Later, when the fam- be obtained far enough ily moved to Woon- in advance for pre- Magic Metal socket, Rhode Island, sentation to our read- Eileen continued her ers. As one radio offi- Mitigates War’s Alarms piano and voice stud- cial said recently to ies, and sang solos in the writer, the major- church to her mother’s ity of programs are Romantic Traditions of the Bells accompaniments. Not working on a two- so long ago, the singer weeks schedule; even came to New York to the artists to be heard i y study with the former three weeks in ad- i vance are not known. , Merle Al- There are, of course, cock. Eileen promises exceptions to the rule, have an auspicious but these are few. ^Kj^recl ejCincldag YY]organ to future, judging from Such features as the singing heard Columbia Broadcast- her fine Tuesday after- ing Symphony and the in her NBC Summer Sym- noon recitals. She formal radio phony, which in for- made her Ponselle on a HEN THE VAST STILL AIR between mer times had their programs planned many debut last fall impersonating Rosa Heaven and Earth is suddenly made alive weeks ahead, supply only the information to-day news drama broadcast. The United States Navy Band, featuring instru- W by the sound of reverberating chimes, it is that their programs are scheduled to go on with- two then that there are set free phantoms, even out telling what music is planned for perform- mental music in the military manner, has memories, that run riot with the imaginations of ance beyond a week or two in advance. concerts on the air on Wednesdays. At 3:30 P.M.. men. Bells, with their amazing versatility, have The Columbia Broadcasting Symphony will Continue EWT, the band is heard in a half hour broadcast had an almost unbelievable influence on man, all over the Columbia network, and from 6:00 to 6:25 "ONE OF THE STRANGEST THINGS its concerts during July with Howard Barlow con- down through the ages. IN THE HISTORY OF BELLS ducting. The programs are still planned around P.M., EWT, it is heard in a program over the Historians tell us that Napoleon once said, is the custom of baptizing and christening them, after music of the United Nations, with representative NBC-Red network. often “How has the booming of the village bell the manner of baptizing human beings." This baptized speakers from the particular countries being The broadcast, Children Also Are People (heard broken off bell, the second oldest in America, the most interesting conversations.” is hung by rawhide feted. soloists also 4: 15 to 5:00 P.M.. EWT Colum- straps, Occasional instrumental are Wednesdays from — Even the stern, iron-hearted at the San Miguel Mission, San Miguel, California. William the Con- scheduled. bia network), although not specifically dealing queror was often made to feel and weep by thet The uncertainty of radio schedules is borne with music is, however, of such import that its sound of bells. home this past month by the change of the NBC planned activities deserve to be included here. To-day a bell rouses us in the morning, usually Summer Symphony programs from Tuesday to Sat- This is the program series of talks in which the all too early; a bell informs us our toast is ready; urday nights. In last month’s copy it will be re- leading national organizations concerned with a bell According to many announces a visitor before we can get away legends, bells have refused the soule.” to sound at membered we announced the conductors sched- children and young people are presenting their from the house; a telephone bell delays us still times and on other occasions, have In addition to favored inscriptions, pet rung of their names uled for Tuesday periods, which we had been programs for children in wartime. During July, further. As we dash madly for the station, bell own accord. Countless stories a have were often given to familiar been told many bells. Tne most previously told was the evening that the pro- three schedules will be conducted by religious at the crossing stops us before we can be killed. of bells which when rung have pronounced of these are Great Tom (Oxford, England), Big gram would be heard. The change occurred sud- groups: The Catholic Youth Organization will And so it goes throughout the day. There is even words and even sentences. At least Ben (London) and Old bells have , Kate (Lincoln) denly during the latter part of May without any discuss primarily handwork they encourage chil- an electric eye bell which records our fifteen sec- met special needs, such as the Storm The “Black Bell” of St. Patrick is considered to onds tardiness. Bell, the Gate Bell, the Harvest previous fanfare. Four concerts are planned this dren to do, products of which are utilized for men Bell, the Seed- be the ing Bell, oldest bell in Ireland, the people of Head- month by the NBC Symphony. first Bells have rung in historical events; they have the Gleaning Bell, the Fair The broad- in service camps; the Protestant groups will be Bell, the ford believing colored Oven Bell, the bell to be a gift from an angel cast, July 4, is to be a special Independence romances, inspired architecture, given and the Tocsin or Alarm Bell. Day represented by the International Council of Re- to St. Patrick. It was originally the consolation, opened markets, announced guests, In Charleston, South of silver. And concert (the conductor was unannounced at the ligious Education, discussing a special program Carolina, as late as 1851 roused to “Bell of Blood,” believed to be one of some fifty time of writing) on danger and even struck terror in the two bells were rung every ; July 11, the orchestra will be for boys and girls in industrial defense areas; night, at eight and ten consecrated hearts of the superstitious. o clock in bells given to the churches of Con- under the direction of Alexander Bloch; and on They have summoned summer and at seven and nine and the Jewish Welfare Board will present their during naught by St. Patrick, to war, welcomed the victor, pealed merrily the winter. The first was used in administering July 18 and 25 the young Pittsburgh boy, Lorin Weil. at bell was the signal for EILEEN FARRELL president, Frank the oaths. When in weddings, joyously announced the birth of heirs, young children to get to bed; use it never left human hands nor Maazel—now in his twelfth year, will be the or- Great Moments In Music, featuring highlights at the second bell the rung out the old year the did it ever touch the chestra’s leader. and rung in the new. Bells watch for the night was set, ground. Lorin, whose talents first at- of popular operas, on Thursday evenings (Colum- and after that In have even tinkled on the ankles of pagan dancing no servant might step the chapel of St. Fillans, in Scotland, there tracted the attention of the musical world at the outside his master’s house the Centuries” program that radio listeners began bia network, is scheduled to continue through girls and on the sacrificial robes without a is said to be a very of Levitical high special permit. ancient oblong bell about a New York World’s Fair in 1939, it will be recalled, July. Jean Tennyson will continue in leading priests. foot in to talk about Miss Farrell, and to admire the I Clties height. In days gone it kept conducted the orchestra last in sma11 cla by was usually summer. roles. Scheduled to assist her are the One of the "““u y bells, costing on a power and clarity of her soprano voice. So uni- strangest things in the history of nonn more than a penny, gravestone in the churchyard, and used in The new Telephone Hour differ- are sold in goodly numbers show, featuring a tenor and the baritone Robert Weede. bells is the custom of baptizing and christening to the Poor the technique of curing versal was the listener admiration, in fact, that on July 25th, commemorating “mad” people. The suf- ent celebrity each week, seems to have met with All three of these artists have appeared in most them, after the the ferer manner of baptizing human feast of St. Paulinus. was first dipped rites wide approval. the young singer was asked to reappear time and In France it is in the saint’s pool, Three American artists and two of the operatic highlight beings. Yet said that it is programs of the past this is done even to-day in Catholic were performed over British again. Recently, CBS invited the him and he was then bound musicians are scheduled to be heard on young soprano five months. Jan Peerce, the latest countries. The bells thus with tenor acquisi- consecrated become ropes and left to over these Monday night to share an important remain in the chapel shows during July (9:00 to spot on Tuesday after- tion to the Metropolitan Opera, has long been a spiritual things, and cannot be rung without the night. Next morning, when the bell was placed 9:30 P.M., EWT—NBC-Red network). These are: noons with Howard Barlow and the Columbia consent of the church authorities. radio favorite; previously we outlined how he on his head, lo! his wits were Helen Traubiel, returned! In case it soprano, on the sixth; the popular Concert Orchestra. began his singing career in night clubs then “Lutine” stolen, this and bell bangs ,» th bell would extricate from the two-piano team, Ethel Bartlett A Curious Tradition itself and Rae Robert- One of the first became featured tenor soloist in once thief’s things dark-haired, comely the Radio City when ships have foundered hands and promptly return home, all by son, on the thirteenth; Grace Moore, soprano, The Swiss, for or havp on Eileen Farrell Music Hall broadcasts. What we did not instance, have a curious tradi- reported missing; itself, ringing remembers were the music lessons know was its warning note all the way. the twentieth; and Lawrence Tibbett, baritone, on tion, that all the baptized bells in Switzerland room” brings to the The given her by her mother. This was back the fact that it was actually at a testimonial a silence that can Death Knell Bell” person the twenty-seventh. Donald home in must be taken to almost be was rung when a Voorhees continues party for the late Rome every year during Pas- strokes St Two was really Willimantic, Connecticut, where Weber and Fields in 1932 where mean good news as, dead. It is as conductor of she was born. sion Week, for instance " still a common practice. the 57-piece symphony orchestra. and brought back in time ’ thene ar Peerce got his first start. Among those present to be rung rival of an overdue entimes Singing, she tells vessel. a large bell was rung three strokes Among newcomers to radio this past year, Eileen us, was no novelty in her family; on Easter Morning. And in the high reaches was the fabulous S. L. “Roxy” Rothafel, im- of A favorite legend, for a male, two who the Alps, found on for a female, then tolled for one Farrell, the twenty-two-year-old soprano, continues both her Irish-American mother and her Scotch- Swiss muleteers tie the clappers of their many bells read, mediately realized his extraordinary vocal gifts, thus, ' I to hour. the church, the living Sometimes the age had to gain in prestige through little bells at certain places call and’tn tv? of the person who her recitals heard on the mountain grave do d aS and gave the young singer his first start at the summon all.” A bell alS0 rung at the knell. Tuesdays (3:30 to 4:00 P.M., roads, lest the vibration bring down an avalanche dated 1604 located mi? ,^ end of the death EWT—Columbia net- Radio City Music Hall. Lincoln, England, carries The Passing Bell” of this kept evil from work) . In a relatively short time, Miss Farrell snow. message ’“I sweet v spirits in the air has Robert Weede, American baritone toiling men „„ cal, to ng he of the Metro- taste „„ me “ J bodies of People who had just died established herself as a radio favorite. It was fS and ^ politan Opera, won his spurs not only on the dra- 442 from hindering when she appeared as the ( Continued on Page 488 soloist on a CBS “Songs of matic stage, but in ( Continued, on Page 496) THE ETUDE JULY, 1942 4-43 Music in the Home devotees^ A Record Dictionary will delight all Haydn in A minor (for flute and strings) A competent and comprehensive catalog, or Telemann: Suite ; Music in the Home with William records of twelve manufac- The Philadelphia Orchestra, Kin- rather a dictionary of of . Vic- turers, has been compiled by Irving Kolodin. We caid, flutist, direction use the term, dictionary, because the author has tor set 890. Bach, Telemann record as well as words Rated in his time above (1681- striven to define each undeservedly neglected to-day. The pres- can define music. The book is one of the most The Etude 1767) is of akin to Bach’s sensible the kind that we have seen. One hun- Large Stacks ent work has been called “Suite of although not quite eighty-four composers are presented in No. 2 in B minor,” and the dred and perfect product that the Bach work is, it is none- alphabetical order. Two thousand works, “from It is splendidly Prokofielf,” are thus encompassed theless a close runner-up. played Palestrina to Music Lover’s Bookshelf recordings. extension by Messrs. Kincaid and Ormandy, and warmly through five thousand An Records an Hand recorded. index makes the location of records a simple Corelli: Suite for Strings; The National Symphony matter. The comments are excellent. Orchestra, conducted by Hans Kindler. Victor "A Guide to Recorded Music” Irving Kolodin Any book hero disc 11-8111. By: reviewed may Corelli’s music has been justly praised for its Pages: 495 be secured from Indeed THE ETUDE MUSIC bij f^eter contrapuntal purity and its nobility. A worthy Price: $3.00 MAGAZINE of the price given plus art, this suite has long been in Publishers: Doubleday, Doran and Co., Inc. example of his postage. need of a modern recording. Particularly impres- beauty of the Sarabande, might have been. sive is the restrained Schnabel’s Philosophy FACT that shellac has be- that has not been as popular as it WING TO THE the Giga and Badinerie are fine examples of No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36, while come a critical material, highly valued in Tschaikowsky: Symphony A very telling little book by the famous virtuoso, of Leo- these early dance forms. Kindler does justice to' O the defense industry, the War Productions The NBC Symphony Orchestra, direction Artur Schnabel, gives a new aspect of the men- Victor set 880. the music. Board found it necessary to curtail the produc- pold Stokowski. tality of this pianist who for three decades pre- Tschaikowsky Arensky: Variations on a Theme of Tschaikowsky, Op. records in this country in mid-April. Since Stokowski’s performances of the sented in Europe and America recitals of the tion of Chamber String Sinfonietta, symphonies are, as Time ,5a; The Philadelphia man the record industry, ac- greatest music, revealing profound thought and B, B. nUU CaJ, unor- conducted by Fabien Sevitzky. Victor set 896. cording to the Encyclo- magazine states, rich musical gifts. in The performance here does not compare with paedia Britannica, con- thodox. He indulges Schnabel’s thoughts while varied are in no arbitrary ritards and an earlier one made by Frank Black and the NBC sumes sixty per cent of sense cursory. It is fortunate to have preserved phrasing, and frequently String Symphony (Victor discs 12096/97 in set sonality, the social interest, the inferiority feel- the output of the finest his valuable observations derived from a busy life Stephen Foster and FIis Little 390). The playing lacks essential resiliency and ings, the family influence grade of shellac, it was sacrifices linear incisive- and all sorts of factors Doc I not surprising that the ness for sumptuous tone nuance. which make up the normal as well as the sub- to an Italian Comedy; The Chi- This is another of the series of gift books for WPB made this ruling. and vivid coloring. Here, Benjamin: Overture normal child. Orchestra, conducted by Fred- children attracted Shellac is of great value his treatment of the slow cago Symphony Two Brooklyn, New York, assistant school prin- by Opal Wheeler which have 11-8157. very favorable illustra- in insulating work, it is movement is highly sen- erick Stock. Victor disc cipals, have produced a very carefully worked out attention. There are pen used on airplane motors, timentalized and long- Here is a melodious and lively composition by volume, discussing corrective treatment for un- tions on every other page and the lovely Foster among other things, and drawn out, and his whole an Australian composer who has successfully adjusted children, lazy, obstreperous, unsocial, melodies are introduced In very simple form. The for coating shells to pre- approach to the sym- written for the stage and films. Skillful crafts- failure-minded, discouraged and unhappy pupils stories are presented in very simple direct fashion vent rust. Conditions in phony almost diametri- manship and instrumental technique make much who must be straightened out before anything with a distinct appeal to children. the Far East, and more cally opposite to Kous- of melodic material which is more tuneful than successful in the way of teaching can be accom- “Stephen Foster and His Little Dog Tray" especially India, neces- sevitzky’s, which has distinctive. Stock gives the work a knowing per- plished. Author: Opal Wheeler sitated the conservation been widely acclaimed formance, and Victor provides him with better “Corrective Treatment for Unadjusted Children” Pages: 170 of the product on hand as the best reading of recording than Columbia previously did. By: G. Goldberg and N. E. Shoobs Price: $2.00 at this time. Shellac is the work on records. minor, Publisher: E. Bach (arr. Stokowski) : Toccata and Fugue in D Pages: 238 P. Dutton & Co., Inc. found in its purified form Beethoven: Symphony No. and Prelude on Ein’ Feste Burg; The All-American Price: $3.00 of lac only on acacia in 5 C minor. Op. 67; The Orchestra, direction of Leopold Stokowski. Colum- Publishers: Harper and Brothers trees in India. is I he Director’s Problems It made Philharmonic-Symphony bia set X-219. by scale insects which Orchestra of Sylvan New York, Although this is one of the best recordings and Donald Ward has created a very useful attach themselves to the direction I he Avocation of Music of Bruno Wal- performances of the All-American Orchestra manual for directors, especially those engaged in trees for feeding pur- ter. Columbia set 498. Rightly, only a relatively few people who in high which Columbia has issued, it does not either in “go school work. The book has many illustra- poses. WILLIAM kincaid Those for music” are professionals. who admired tonal quality or reproduction quite come up to Most of us are tions and many notation examples. Each chapter There has been a lot of Walter’s recording amateurs. If you are an of the the recordings the conductor previously made amateur, the fun is is supplemented with long lists of correlative nonsense rumored as well “Eroica Symphony” largely in being as fine an will with the Philadelphia Orchestra. amateur as possible. material. as published about substitutes for shellac, but ac- find this set a worthy companion. Despite some It is surprising how proficient of Schubert: Quintet in Buda- many the “The Instrumental Director’s Handbook” cording Frank B. C major. Op. 163; The to Walker of RCA-Victor, no inconsistencies in tempi, the dramatic sweep busiest men and women become in pest Quartet with B. Colum- their musical Author: Sylvan Donald Ward desirable substitute has yet been found. Vinylite, and intensity Heifetz, violoncellist. of the score are brilliantly at- studies. Those who, year in and year out, make Pages: 95 a synthetic product made by DuPont, bia set 497. among tested by the conductor. Toscanini’s perform- music study a part of their daily This is one of the works in all lives, are those Price: $1.25 others, does not exist in sufficient quantities ance is the most most deeply felt inspired reading of the “Fifth,” who find the most happiness. Publisher: for the industry. chamber music. In doubling the violoncello, Rubank, Inc. record Furthermore, vinylite is Furtwaengler’s, the most poetic. In The reproduc- Schubert a very comprehensive and practical book, produced under circumstances not far removed tion of the followed Boccherini’s procedure, rather Toscanini set, however, is Music As a Hobby,” by no than Mozart’s, quin- Fred B. Barton has taken a from the manufacture of Neoprene rubber. And means as richly sonorous and who doubled the viola in his spacious as that leaf from Arnold Bennett’s famous booklet, “How Bach Chorale Text since Neoprene rubber can be used in army of the Walter. tets. This work, completed in the last year of ARTUR SCHNABEL to Live on Twenty-four Hours a Day,” and Henry S. Drinker, a distinguished trucks, and for other vital needs, it is logical Schubert’s life, is not only of the most heart- shown Philadelphia Haydn: Symphony No. 96 in D one major; The Vienna how even the busiest people can get “loads attorney and accomplished that it would take precedence over vinylite in Philharmonic felt compositions he wrote but also one of those of musician, has for Orchestra, direction of Bruno with so many valuable fun” from production. Wal- in contacts in the world of music study. (Arnold Bennett, by the years taken a deep interest in the ter. Victor set 885. which he shows himself completely master of promotion of musical art. way, was an exceedingly good the works of Bach Record buyers have no cause to lament the cur- The recording his technical resources. previous perform- pianist.) We in America. His latest con- dates from 1937, when Two Music and the Line recommend tailment Walter of Most Resistance” this book very enthusiastically for its tribution is a fine translation of musical discs at this time. In the past was the leading conductor ances were unsatisfactory, in the one case (Co- of the Bach Chorale of the opera and or- By: Artur Schnabel missionary value in helping Texts in two years there have been far more recordings chestra lumbia) because the teachers to build English with annotations showing in Vienna. It is a cherishable of the recording and in* Pages: the souvenir of 90 classes of adults. Lend it around use of issued than music lovers could completely absorb. its other (Victor) The and see if it does the melodies elsewhere by Bach period, and one of the conductor’s because of the performance. Price: in his Undoubtedly, many have best per $1.50 not bring you patrons. vocal and organ lists of records which performances on present rendition is satis- works and a musical index to records. The work is in every way a wholly they one of the Publisher: Princeton University Press “Music As A Hobby” the want, and now is the time to take these symphonies Haydn fying one. melodies. The chorales, numbering over four composed for his first lists to one’s dealer visit to Author: Fred B. Barton hundred, and think about procuring London in 1791. Hanson: The Lament East- represent many of the major achieve- Thematically rich and of Beowulf, Op. 25; The Pages: some of the works passed up in favor of the most diverse Problem Pupils 157 ments of Bach and this music repays familiarity. There man-Rochester Symphony Orchestra and East- have had a wide influence familiar and famous ones. is a lovelv Price: $2.00 There are probably a slow movement as man School Your reviewer has reluctantly upon musical literature. Mr. Drinker’s well as a vivacious finale Choir, conducted by Howard Hanson. come to the con- transla- lot of less well known works on the dealers’ shelves which clusion that Publisher: Harper & Brothers tions parallel Victor set 889. teachers of music do not begin to the German text and therefore which would repay investigation. Now is a fitting Hanson’s give as much intensive may be adapted syllable by choral writing is both significant and study to general educa- syllable to the music moment to go exploring the by-ways of music, to telling. tional theory as they as there is no music in The present work remains for us one of might. Teaching music is this collection. browse through the extensive catalogs of the the most not merely the art of The book is privately RECORDS endufing and stirring contributions of imparting musical knowl- BOOKS published and distributed American companies and to hunt out its kind edge, but also that by The Association material to American music. From the epic of the of comprehending the per- of American Colleges 19 West &£ '.I...., 44th Street, Norse King, Beowulf, (Continued on Page 484) New York City. 444 JULY, 1942 THE ETUDE 445 4 . 9 : 4 3

Study SAID that pedagogy, next to Music and the sixth line of the OMEONE HAS the note C, middle C, we find theology, is the most conservative thing in always made use of the music has tha eleven. S the world. When we see how slow piano Study student Music and books tell the Ex. 5 Although most text the modern scale fingering, written on the firs teachers are to adopt soprano clef is a C clef ‘the we might well wonder why theology should be line,” placed first. Why is this fingering not more wide- Sidelights on the Scale Ex. 1 uses the lower five of the eleven, ly accepted. Perhaps many teachers think that Simplified Clef Reading The bass clef * above the staff we is and on the first leger line the trouble necessary to relearn the fingering the sixth line of the third line, the note C, middle C, not worth the advantage gained. eStiar clef written on the find $3 \Wlauriti the alto is a C ij The learning of the new fingering is not nearly Ex. 2 as complicated as is commonly believed. It is only numerous experiences, both _/V. cjLinilqu.i&t hrough the left hand fingering of four scales that has l)i! Orville as a judge at music contests and as a written on the fourth been changed: G, D, and A in the sharps, and F . is a C clef T teacher, the meager knowledge of the clefs and the tenor in the flats. displayed by our young musicians has been forced line, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth The If we examine the new fingering for the left so-called arrangements have Ex. 3 clef, and at its third line upon me. Too many lines are used by the alto the hand in the scales G, D and A, we find that it is been printed in which the arranger simplified C. we find middle in fact, the left brasses by the same in each of them; hand alto and tenor clefs for strings and Ex.7 The Modern Scale Fingering clearei to fingering for all the sharp scales is exactly the changing them into treble and bass clefs. this does not make the matter much all is made of a same. This makes the fingering identical with that It Is. of course, hardly possible to rearrange the average student. No mention and of the right hand flat scale. (Just who discovered works by the masters. Therefore, since within relation between the treble, bass, alto, tenor the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh lines between The third, this fingering is not known. Charles Easch- last few years nearly every high school, col- soprano clefs. This existing connection cal fact: While playing the B-flat scale ascending scales have been mentioned; B-flat, B, C, D-flat the clef. At its fourth line we are used by the tenor in his “Exercises techniques pour lege and university—not to speak of municipal- the clefs is found in the note, middle C. man-Dumar with the right hand, start from F-sharp in con- and D. From this we see that, in the practice of be some devised for clef find middle C. Piano” was probably the first to make it public.) ities—have good orchestras, there should In the method which I have trary motion with the left hand. See that the these few scales, all difficulties of thumbpassing fol- means of showing the young musician a simpli- teaching, music is written on eleven lines as In the sharps the left thumb is always on E and same fingering and the same order of keys are and handshifting are met. Naturally none of fied method of clef reading. Such a method would lows. B, while in the flats the right thumb is always on used in the left hand that are used in the right these five scales should be omitted from daily but be of value not only to instrumental music Ex. F and C. Could anything be more simple? This hand for playing the B-flat scale. In the example scale practice. choral seventh, also to choral music. It would benefit a The soprano clef uses the sixth, eighth, fingering can all be learned in a moment’s glance below, note that the D scale was played with the the so fre- middle at its first organization, if they could read now ninth and tenth lines, with C at this example left hand, and with the modern fingering. A Clumsy Thumb chorales in the clefs in which quently sung Bach line. (R. H. fingering for flat scales) The chief fault in thumbpassing and hand- they were written, instead of in the arrangements Ex. shifting is a too heavily played thumb; the reason or translations in which they are read at the Ex. I On the 6th line of the eleven is the note C, our for which is usually that the thumb-joint at the present. = middle C. Only the organ, piano, harp, marimba b=*= wrist is too stiff. This tension causes a too heavy the clefs dates back to the mid- The history of clarifies the relations xylophone, vibraphone and celesta use the two This chart simplifies and thumb stroke. The exercise below is an excellent dle ages. During the early eleventh century, a only one staff, of the clefs to each other and consequently makes one for Guido d’Arezzo, invented a staffs; all other instruments use lightening up the thumb, since, no mat- Benedictine monk, (L.H. fingering for scales) leger lines being used to indicate notes above or the reading of music, as the composers have sharp ter — notation system which simplified music reading. what the rhythm “twos", “threes", or “fours” written it, a comparatively easy task. We now have to learn only the left hand finger- If you play the E-flat scale ascending with the Before him a Flemish monk, Hucbald, had in- below the staff. —it never receives the accent. Practice also in ing of the scale in F; this is to start on F with the right hand, and at the same time descend vented a system of writing music on a staff, not Ex. 10 from E-flat. Treble and Treble Bass Alto Tenor Soprano third finger and pass the fourth to B-flat. Is there C-sharp with the left, you, likewise, will the staff of to-day but one of six lines. Guido find that Clefs Clef Clef Clef Clef Clef . 2 Bass anything very complicated in all this? Ex „ 4 I | 4 d’Arezzo simplified this by using four lines and you have played the A scale with its modern fin- Now, for the benefits to be derived by the giving every line a color. gering in the left hand. This same physical re- - change: the chief obstacles to a well scale Middle ) i Middle played lationship Since, at this time, all singing during the r ip . P * P r holds throughout all of the scales. If Til It). C tj 1 c are passing the thumb under the hand and shift- church service was done by men, or monks, the / you play any scale with the right hand and, from ing the hand over the thumb. Thumbpassing is music was written in a suitable range for then- the same relative position on the keyboard, fol- Prompt Finger Release U4ual two staff One staff One staff One staff One staff One staff easiest when the passes voices. On the first line, a yellow one, middle C thumb under from a black low, with the left hand, the same order in con- notation employed used by: used by: used by: used by.- used in key to Whether passing the thumb under the hand, or was located. The second line, black, had no special a white one; and the easiest hand shift is trary motion, one hand will be playing scale by: piano, organ, , bassoon, viola, bassoon, choral works a made over the thumb to a black key. By the use shifting the hand over the thumb, it is very im- meaning. On the third line, which was red, F was harp, marimba, piccolo, trombone, trombone, trombone, by ancient in flats, and the other one in sharps; and each celesta. vibraphone, of the fingering portant that the finger that precedes the thumb placed. The fourth line was also black. This flute, oboe, tuba, violad'amore. violoncello, composers, modern this ideal condition is will have the same number of accidentals and xylophone. English horn, baritone, bass. met in each stroke should have a very prompt release. In all method of writing can still be found in manu- of the scales. Of course it matters identical fingering. What better argument could French horn, cello, scripts of the middle ages. Soon these colored lines not which way the C scale is played since it con- thumbpassings it is either the third or fourth trumpet, bass, be desired for adopting the modern scale fin- tains finger that is so released, and. in were discarded, and just the letters, C and F, clarinet, no black keys. gering? the handshift, were placed at the beginning of the staffs. These viola, cello, It will be found, also, that this new fingering it is always the second finger.- baritone. staffs ranged from three to eleven lines. gives greater freedom when playing scales in Thumbpassing and Handshifting The treble clef uses Scale Rhythms At the end of the 16th century it was definitely the upper five of the eleven In all thirds. It is sometimes said cases the sound of middle C is on the that the modern fin- Since thumbpassing and handshifting are lines, the decided to use a staff of five lines for all secular and on the first leger line below the staff same gering is well enough Since practically all runs in pieces pitch. for the left hand alone, but principal difficulties to overcome in scale play- are played music, although for church service the four lines that the old fingering should in “twos,” “threes,” or “fours,” it would foolish be used when play- ing, it is well to take a closer view of these ob- be continued to be used (Hugo Riemann). During ing hands together. not to use Such rhythms in scale practice. stacles. There are three varieties of the first dif- The the time of the famous composer, Palestrina On the contrary, I eleven rhythms here given should had occasion, in my youth, ficulty and four of the second, as follows: be known to (1525-1594), ten different clefs used. were These Donts in Stage to play the Concerto in A minor, every student of piano, so that he Comportment by Grieg, with Thumbpassing (1) The thumb passes under the may be able included contra-basso, bass, baritone, contra- an use orchestra. At the end of this composition, as hand a half step from to them in his daily scale practice. tenor, tenor, alto, mezzosoprano, black to white: D-sharp soprano, treble many of my readers probably know, there is a to E, and A-sharp to in Ex. and high treble clefs. Every voice range had its fU&.oardmannu B B scale ascending, R.H., long scale passage that takes in the whole sweep or D-flat to C and G-flat to F in D-flat own clef. With the advancement of instrumental ON’T EVEN THINK about scale de- your clothes. It is of the keyboard—a D Major run played both Don t forget to acknowledge of by scending L.H.; (2) a whole step from music and the development of instrumental com- too late to do anything about the assistance black to them, once your hands. I did not have much velocity technic at position, the composers of instrumental works D accompanist. white, E-flat to F and D-flat to C, D-flat scale you have stepped upon the stage. the time and found it very difficult to get to the used the clefs which closely resembled the char- Don’t go Don’t forget to walk ascending r.h., or F-sharp to E and C-sharp to B upon the stage carrying encumbrances directly to the piano, if you top note on schedule; acter aie invariably, the left hand in B scale descending of the voice. The bass clef was used for a such as a flowing handkerchief a pianist, but always pres- L.H.; (3) a whole step or or a pocketbook acknowledge the lagged. I tried various fingerings bass-like instrument, the alto clef for an alto-like ence of and finally half step from white to white in Don’t slouch or race to your position. your audience before sitting down. C scale either stumbled on to the fact of keeping my fourth hand. instrument, and so on. Of all the ten clefs only Don’t fail to show in n t for e your face that you are ?° S t. at informal gatherings, not to finger four are generally „ „ on F-sharp. After that I had no trouble. used at the present time, really glad to see your audience. alibi.” If Handshifting (1) The hand shifts across the you cannot play the piece well, or if Since, at namely the treble, that time, I knew nothing about the the alto, the tenor and the Don’t grin like a Cheshire you cannot thumb a minor third from black to black as E-flat cat if the audience sing because you have cold, the modern left hand bass clefs. a fingering for the D major scale, to G-flat, D-flat applauds. audience will scale either hand; (2) A minor the find it out soon enough. I could not have been prejudiced. At present time the following instruments This seems third from black to white, o~ — YYinic yuu sing, U Don’t encourage or white to black, Chromatic Scale Accents use the alto clef: trombone, coaxing. Either accept an in- ample proof that the new fingering viola and viola you have had excellent is superior F-sharp to A and C-sharp to E, training in this. Betti vitation graciously D scale R.H., or It is an interesting fact d’amore. or decline positively. to the old when playing hands together, just as that, if you accent your hands rest at your sides. Bad B-flat to G and E-flat to C in B-flat scale L.H.; gestures i Don’t it every third note of the The tenor clef is used by the bassoon, trom- recognize friends in the is when playing them separately. chromatic scale, the ac- you look, as the actor says, audience, (3) A major third from black to white, “hammy.” on t sing or white cented notes will be those bone, violoncello and double bass. sometimes to the entire group, would to How old Mother Nature must smile when she that form the dimin- clasp their hands in front as vou to black, B-flat to D and E-flat to G, B-flat Although of t a Pile of hears us scale ished seventh arpeggio. C, the soprano clef is no longer used in This is cabbages. Pick calling this the modern fingering. D-sharp. F-sharp, A, all right, if you refrain from out the leaders in the She R.H., or D to F-sharp and A to C-sharp, the orchestra, some composers “pump crow knew all D scale C, and so on; every fourth still use the so- Don’t forget to and sing to them about it countless ages before Johann note accented pro- bow graciously when intimately, as though modern fingering left hand (4) a major or prano clef for choral music. The classical they were Sebastian Bach minor duces the notes of the choral audience applauds. alone in the began to experiment with key- third from augmented fifth triad hall. This commands in- white to white, C scale either hand. arpeggio, board fingering. Here is C, E, G-sharp, C, and every a most remarkable physi- Notice that in second note 446 the above paragraph only five gives us the whole tone ( Continued on Page 499) JULY, THE ETUDE 1942 447 >

and Stujy all means Music sound as it should. By concentrate study them Music and Study upon them. By all means diligently, application. Bui if with intelligence and you pull them out of context, and set them up to be learned independently and with no relationship they become deeply to a working setting, altered, of studying them is How to Facilitate the and much of the value lost. As to the remaining ten per cent of the time, most of it should be devoted to made-to-order exercises which pull out and high-light the tech- nical problems when and as they arise in the Acquisition of Technic music being learned. This is far more intelligent and effective than grinding away on standardized material in the general hope that something beneficial will happen. A made-to-order exercise should be just that. It should be devised on the 2), ^ameS I. W-rJt spot by teacher and learner to meet a particular ^ situation. This in itself promotes an analytic, intelligent, and thoughtful approach to technical Professor of Music, Teachers problems, and helps to avoid that bane and bug- College, Columbia University, bear of all practice—unthinking routine.

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it. xnm.iv cal practice should be geared GENUI NELY ARTISTIC specifically to the musical An Important Problem OST PEOPLE take it for granted without and SINGER has complete use much question that to expressive delivery of specific pas- A and control of his voice Frequently another problem acquire and main- sages. looms M tain an executant musical technic is a throughout its entire compass. A just as large. Consciously or time-consuming and very arduous undertaking. The first reason for this is the vocalist does not deserve to be unconsciously, you may be holding To some extent they are right. No great and deli- familiar and indubitable truth called an artist who sings only the to one voice only. A girl may con- cate skill can ever be easily gained. Yet many of that efficiency in learning depends few notes that are within easy tinue to use the weak, high voice the obstacles to technical progress are entirely largely upon the learner always range. It demands good healthy $la( Wei of childhood, not realizing that avoidable. They are not intrinsic to the skill it- having in mind a specific short- effort to learn to produce musi- girls’ voices change too, though self. They are created by a radically faulty and term goal, a goal of which he is cally those higher and lower tones not so much as boys, or that every- wasteful approach. By an application of known at all times explicitly aware, and that lie beyond this natural limit. one has a robust voice as well as a and established psychological principles it should which is set up in such a way that A singer of art songs must have a range of more one continues without much change. The prac- thin one. As time goes on, if full self-expression be possible to reduce the labor needed to reach a he can observe his own progress than two octaves, and such command of all its tice of good vocal principles which are set forth is demanded of this voice, it will become shrill given technical level by at least fifty per cent, towards it. Routine practice with tones, from the lowest to the highest, that they here make easy the transition of the robust voice and edgy, or breathy and wheezy to the point of and probably more. nothing save a vague general im- flow as one voice without a break or an apparent to a lower pitch. The muscular fibers of youth’s vanishing. Or perhaps a boy may use the large, This very thing has been done again and again provement in mind is almost cer- change in quality. vocal bands develop gradually from day to day, robust voice only, thinking that the "’’ is in connection with other types of skill. We ordi- tain to be inefficient. Suppose, What about your own voice? Are your highest and if the process of the fluttering edges remains too weak and thin to be of practical use. As time narily find that in the teaching and learning of then, that we isolate a given pas- sounds singable? Your lowest, musical? Does the unimpeded, the deepening quality of the large goes on, if full self-expression is demanded of such skills, certain conventions of procedure sage in a composition for technical entire voice flow smoothly from tone to tone? Or voice takes place without attracting the slightest this voice, it will become harsh and strained, es- have grown up. Often they are of long standing, study. The aim is to make it sound does it suddenly flop from a large, robust quality notice. pecially on its top tones. Both these voices and are backed by much experience. And they must to a weak, thin as we wish it to sound. Here is one? Or from a weak, thin quality be discovered and developed and, in spite of flops get results—after a fashion. But in every in- A Troublesome Condition something tangible and clear-cut. to a strong, thick one? This happens to a'll of us and “breaks” during the construction period, stance, when they are analyzed, they turn out to the Moreover the at first. Regardless of one’s age, however, two must be extremely inefficient; and when they are dras- inexperienced learner the two voices, be bridged into one voice that rings The basis of the vigorous, robust quality of one’s as separate entities, tically revised in the light of our psychological in collaboration with his teacher, may seem troublesome when out with the sweetness of the upper voice and the voice is the instinctive capacity to groan and one begins to increase knowledge, very striking advantages are gained. or the experienced learner work- the range and to gain com- sonority and vitality of the lower. grunt like other animals; and the basis for the of all This, in brief, is the key idea of the efficiency ing alone can be aware at every mand its tones. Unexpected changes from Bridging the voice demands the systematic pro- weak, thin voice, the instinctive movement, which has registered a whole string stage of his approximation to- capacity to whine one quality to another over which there is no cedure that parallels constructing a suspension and sigh. Such sounds may seem totally unrelated control, of startling successes. But as yet it has hardly wards his goal. The whole process can be extremely embarrassing if one bridge. An engineer builds two piers, one at either to the glorious tones of a trained touched the pedagogy of music. The teaching of is brought under conscious scru- singer but in demands perfection too soon. The first essential end of his proposed bridge. Then when cables reality it is only when nature’s technic is still dominated by convention; and like tiny and control. And two major way of producing is mental poise. Remember that such emotions as are swung from one end to the other, the piers most tones is adopted that the voice has the oppor- conventional pedagogy, it is highly ineffi- advantages accrue. Technic de- excitement, doubt, and over eagerness, have a share the support of the entire passage. Each cient. It is unreconstructed, tunity to fulfill itself. of although the expe- velops far more rapidly and cer- way gripping the throat muscles. This inter- pier provides practically all the strength at its rience and knowledge needed to improve it are at tainly than by routine repetition feres with the adjustments which the self-acting own end, and strength in ever diminishing quan- hand. Growth of Vocal Muscles of formal material which may vocal muscles are seeking to make in response to tity to the far end, where it practically ceases. The essence of a psychologically One may think that sound ap- never transfer prob- the vigorous quality of the the thought impulse of pitch. Such throat con- The passage is JAMES L. MURSELL to the actual made secure and permanent by proach to the problem of technic may be lowest sounds and the thin quality summed lems of musical performance, and of the highest strictions increase the hazard of a “break” in the the overlapping of the strength provided by the in up the following four propositions; ones are too far apart ever to be united into one voice. which is wasteful because it lacks Actually, nothing breaks. Inexperienced, two piers, one increasing its support as the other any voice. It is the purpose of the exercises at the end undeveloped The Problem Analyzed convincing and palpable aim. vocal muscles flop around as awk- decreases it. thinks of this article to bridge the two into one co- it more than likely And a linkage is set up between wardly as a baby’s wobbly legs. If fear, or dread For a singer, the two piers are 1. Ninety that most of the two voices per cent of all technical practice the musical and ordinated whole that will flow smoothly and learners energies are really going technical development, for the study of another “break,” is permitted to disturb one, as separate entities, the thin one at should utilize as its to the mastery the high end material, the very music of that particular o e expressive evenly from the lowest to the middle tones, and the exercise, or study, or demands of music sets the tech- conditions are made worse by closing the of the range and the robust one at the low end. which the student is learning to perform. scale or lca from the middle vocalize, rather than to the goals, and technical and tones to the highest ones. throat even more. This can They should There is building up of study clarifies become a vicious be built independent of each other. on the market a very large amount of a gen ma es Boys and era facility which can be specific the learner’s girls alike, as early as seven years of circle, unless one so-called technical applied to any ro awareness of these remains calm and nonchalant. Practice each voice a little every day, and let it material. The student of the or p bTem demands. age, seem to to any situation. The mere have two voices, in spite of the fact The voice should be allowed be psychology of skill can only fact that the to flop, much as one the aim to produce clear, pure vibrations for be amazed at the terial is ma ere that there is just one isolated, pulled out of is something more. of pair of vocal bands. The two flops around in the water docility and sheer lack of critical context, and for Any separation when learning to swim. each quality sound. judgment with mally tPnhFAlc voices are strongly presented, is quite enough r °m ex ression contrasted in the adult man. effort . P is a disastrous dis- Any to prevent a “break” will Some vocalists which it is accepted by musicians. enormousiv t f t and cramp the call these two qualities the There arises at reduce its * Other than practical value. This g abst-raction. his normal voice, he has what is vocal progress. once in his mind the means , A musical technic is not There should be a continual effort “chest” voice and the “head” voice, obvious question: What rea- very tw merely called but the truth large proportion of formal a standard a “falsetto” voice, which has a high, thin, son have we to believe this technical repertoire of movements. It is to build the muscular strength of the entire vocal is that both are vibrated by the conventionally ac- tice on TraF reedy quality. same pair of abstract material is aPtatl°n ° f cepted material is sheer waste movemen t to mu- instrument, and in time there will vocal really practical? He knows full of siri^ purpose. Two be no hin- muscles. Thick edges vibrate to produce This is the reason for S' PreSenting During the maturing years, from twelve to eight- well how risky it is recommending diflerent of drance from sudden changes. to assume that what is learned g thattw thP “interpretations” robust voice, and thin edges, to produce thin ninety per cent of all «l e een, the vocal muscles in one technical f- PaSSase Wil1 grow longer and thicker, context can be used successfully in an- exbibit differences in move- voice, like the thick and thin strings that vibrate actual music. ment n !, H more so in other. There is no question ern sma11 a boy than a girl, and the spaces of When he watches a learner working away then asto toe 77 ' no doubt, but critically im- respectively to produce the low and high tones practicality of the problems portant T the throat become enlarged. of at an exercise, a study, They are thT ^ Words As a result, the ro- a scale, or a vocalize, he ’ the technical problem a stringed instrument. lems one must solve is inextripahi° bust voice of the child to make y ^bound up with gradually deepens into the . the expressive in- VOICE As you have no direct tent Sn n mature voice control of the vocal mus- 448 is that a of the adult, while the thin, high (Continued on Page 494) cles, to produce these ‘Continued on Page 482 JULY, 1942 THE ETUDE 449 Study musical science, a Music and therefore be a well of psy- umpire, a kindly Music and Study chologist, an impartial adviser, diplomat. Charles-Marie and last but not least, a eluded in this division. The Bridal Song, from Widor answered every one of these qualifications. “The Rustic Wedding Symphony,” by Goldmark- asked if Widor had any particular "Third Sym- Now it may be Postlude Westbrook, and the Finale to the system in teaching compo- Unheard illus- method, any personal The phony,” by Mendelssohn-Rogers are good not. Instead, he directed sition. Apparently each trations. In the realm of original organ literature aptitudes. Charles-Marie Widor student according to individual Once the Widor “Organ Symphonies” stand supreme. being questioned upon as Isidor Philipp was what Some selections from the opera sound symphonic answered candidly, 3. 6. his method was, he “But I on the organ as does March on a theme from ‘Philipp method’. have none. There is no I only Ilj cl n l> “” by Gounod-Roberts. From the liturgy of likewise might Cdwcu teach—piano!” Widow have an- j the Mass the elevating Gloria in Excelsis from Teacher of Composition swered that he “just taught composition.” Never- Mozart’s “Twelfth Mass” sounds symphonic as a theless it is interesting to draw sketch of the well as pontifical. principles upon which he relied for his instruc- Miscellany. Here belong those interchange- SEEMINGLY UNNOTICED and The hymn type. There is a wide range of tion; and these ought to prove illuminating to ES, THE labeled “Prelude” and “Offertoire” material available in this category, suitable to able numbers engaged upon a creative career. unheard postlude also merits careful con- anyone prayer which seem much more like postludes. Many Y sideration. The organist would become very conclude somber, serious, devotional, or “Grand Choeurs” also make The Elements of Great Music conspicuous if he played no postlude. Even if the lij (^ucmcjefine c^Celiman better postludes than pre- postlude is too short, there is a marked void. Whatever its' nationality and whether originally ludes. For a special treat to Mus. Doc. While this music is an integral part of the serv- invented or based upon the folklore, music, if we the man in the pew, work be so loud as to make it in its constitutive elements, is ice, perhaps it should not Composer-Author analyze made up up a piano and organ duet Well-Known American greetings between pastor and departing worship- of a general combination of capital factors; every now and then. Occa- pers impossible. melody, rhythm, harmony, counterpoint. If we sionally give him something architecture, The organist can seriously mar the atmosphere add proportion and coloring and familiar, like the Grand sensitiveness, and power of modeling the inspira- created by the sermon by using the wrong kind judgment March from “Aida” and the tion according to the subject treated, we have of postlude. Musical and spiritual Miss Lehman had the good a March from “Tannhauser,” fortune to know Widor personally in Paris. The master in selecting the appropriate fair summing up of the requisites needed to should be exercised ivas a great admirer of her compositions. Following the Miss the March o.f the Priests first performance of sermon. Moreover, it is pos- achieve a permanent work, a work which is built music to follow the Lehman’s oratorio, “Sainte Therese of the Child Jesus” in Paris, Widor remarked, from “Athalia” by Men- to last. sible to carry out the theme of the service in the “She is as musical as music itself.” Afterwards, at Fontainebleau, Widor personally delssohn, and Pomp and “Musical history shows us that the great postlude. For example: A simple gospel hymn presented to Miss Lehman the medal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, decorating Circumstance by Elgar. masters possessed these qualities in a superlative would be the proper selection to follow an evan- her for her outstanding work accomplished on French soil.—Editorial Note. Variety in postludes is degree,” Widor said. “It was owing to these quali- gelistic sermon. It might even be best to repeat just as possible and impor- ties that they wrote in a way that defies time, the last hymn sung by the congregation. A bril- tant as it is in preludes that causes their works to stand up like a rock of liant, technical organ number would actually and offertories. the ages.” He also claimed emphatically that no ruin a simple gospel message. Then, on the other The following postludes music can be permanent if a proper balance does hand, a phlegmatic postlude would be an anti- MONG MUSICIANS and the general public ing of the rules have been found highly for the purpose of achieving cer- not exist between those various constitutive climax to an imposing service devoted to pomp alike, Charles-Marie Widor is primarily tain particular effects. Finally, he must, at all and ceremony. How suitable The Hallelujah successful by practical or- AL elements. known as the author of the organ sym- times, try to transport his own reactions into an “What, Chorus would be to follow a jubilant Easter mes- ganists: phonies for instance, has preserved and will which constitute a monument com- atmosphere similar to that which inspired the always preserve the names of Rameau. Bach, sage. The Bliss anthem arrangement could be Title Composer parable only to those erected before by J. S. Bach author. A successful teacher of composition must played if desired. It is also fitting climax to Choral Postlude Mozart, Beethoven, ( Continued on Page 494 1 a and Cesar Pranck. The Toccata, in particular, has Christmas festivities. A similar number is the W. D. Armstrong become a “war horse” for all aspiring or accom- Amen Chorus from “Judas Maccabaeus,” by Chromatic Choral plished organists. Besides, there is hardly any Handel-Batiste.1. W. D. Armstrong form of music that Widor did not attempt with CLAIRE COCI. At the console oi the organ in the Cadet Faith success, Once in a while the organist has to change Hymn of from sonata to opera, from lied to ballet. Chapel at the United Stales Military Academy in West Point. postludes2. during the benediction. Not knowing W. D. Armstrong But to those who were fortunate enough to come the nature of the sermon, he may find that he Postludium under his guidance, he will also be remembered has chosen the wrong type of postlude. At such W. D. Armstrong as one of the most inspiring teachers of com- services. position. a time a hymn is usually the best substitute. Besides plain hymns, there are innu- Festival March G. W. Armstrong Any old merable “Chorales” by the master composers of March in F E. For a number of years Widor taught at the Con- march will not do. Do not march the S. Barnes the organ to consider. Transcriptions or varia- March in servatoire National de Paris and led many young people out of the church with a driving rhythmic E R. Barrett French march. Give tions of well known hymn tunes are pleasing to Hallelujah Chorus. the composers to the supreme award of the them a chance to carry away the From “Mount Prix the churchgoer. Onward, Christian Soldiers, as of de Rome. Notable among those are Gabriel message. Seldom is a military march in order. Olives” L. van Beethoven If arranged by Lemare, Fideles Dupont, that rare genius who had a premature the postlude is too “marchy,” it may become and Adeste (Christ- In Remembrance F. von Blon mas Postlude, death by tuberculosis at the age of thirty-six, and dignified by a slower and more sedate tempo. as arranged by Whiting, are effec- Calm as the Night c. Bohm Marcel tive paraphrases. Dupr6, the now world famed successor of A certain organist always gives the audience Strange as it may seem, an Adoration f. Borowski Widor anthem at the console of the organ at Saint Sulpice musical fireworks for the postlude. There are and movements from the Mass and Piece Romantique c. Chaminade in Paris. Later on, oratorio are usable as postludes. when he devoted much of his times when an organ sortie is effective. There is The anthem Postlude. Polonaise Militaire, Op. 40, activities to the arrangement promotion of the American Con- a time and place for any type of postlude ranging of Beethoven’s The Heavens are N°- 1 F. Chopin servatory of Fontainebleau, Declaring, the Gloria he took great interest from a solennelle marche to an exultant pcean. in Excelsis, from Gounod’s Processional March s. Clark in the musical development on this side The “St. Cecilia’s Mass,” as edited of the organist’s good taste must decide which is by A. F. Halpin, Triumphal March. From “Naaman” M. Costa ocean, and occasions were not few and Thine is the when young the correct kind. Kingdom, from Gaul’s oratorio Grand Chorus in A minor J. G. Cummings American writers found themselves helped and To “The Holy City,” are practical indicate the different types of postludes examples. Pcean in D major j. Dickson stimulated by his enlightening comments or re- the following categories are 4. Special occasions. No ordinary postlude will An Evening Benediction marks. suggested: R. Diggle do for special occasions like a young peoples Marche Melodique Teaching r, Diggle composition is by no means an easy rally, district or Various Classifications state convention, union Lenten A Song of Thanksgiving r. matter. If the teacher is Diggle himself a composer, he service, song service, Harvest festival, patriotic Song of Joy J. F. must make abstraction of his personality The ordinary postlude. These are often mar- Frysinger in order Sunday, guest day, candle light tial in character. vesper, or choir Allegro Pomposo J. L. not to let it influence his judgment on the pro- Organists and church pianists Galbraith need reams benefit concert. At such times the organist feels Postlude in A duction of others whose nature may be radically of these general recessionals. J. L. Galbraith impelled to play an outstanding postlude, and an Grand different from his own. He The recital type. Brilliant Choeur ..C Harris must appreciate at recital numbers impressive choice their demanding is dependent upon his sense of Postlude just merit the points which any degree of . . Harris are obviously professional ability fitness. good make Short Prelude and of standard value in the essays sub- excellent postludes. This includes solos h. P. Hopkins 5. The symphonic postlude. mitted. He must criticize that are not Dramatic organ Christmas Postlude technically ail evident ecclesiastical enough to use other- arrangements E. S. Hosmer mistakes wise during of orchestral masterpieces are in- Postlude in corresponding to wrong orthography or the church service. Rapid move- G E. S. Hosmer syntax in the literary field. Still, he ments from organ Festival Postlude in C has to dis- sonatas and many Bach Pre- C . Kohlmann Widor was THE GREAT criminate between clumsy errors organist at St. Sulpic^in'pa °RGAN AT udes and Fugues Days of Sunshine and wilful break- , 0 ST. SULPICE fall into this classification. r. Kronke long friend and confidant. Also Prof. I. Philip^Xj ” pieces entitled Grand pg* Y r *' Toccata, Choeur in C 9h ' *“ th ‘ S hiS U! Fantasy, Fanfare, r. 8 fight is* ‘- pic,ure is Ca- Maitland 450 Me 1 7 0 Uupre,Diro re^ 'w'rtWidor price, Canon, A Joyous s successor at St. Sulpice. Minuet, and . ORGAN Postlude Cyrus S. Mallard ( Continued on Page 484) THE ETUDE JULY, 1942 451 Music and Study

Music and Stud y field?” “A good way is to make an ap- plication. You will then get an OAN RAY, San Francisco soloist audition, and if it is satisfactory, Shall Band Music Be? and teacher of voice, began probably get a What you’ll chance to J her musical education in Aus- An Unusual substitute when a soloist cannot tralia as a pupil and protege of come. If you meet the require- Madam Melba, Later she studied ments you’ll be called again.” on the Continent and had achieved “What are the requirements?” L success in leading European cities ¥ “Funeral directors look for a soft before coming to States. the United Opportunity mellow voice. The three important She finally settled in San Fran- points are: a velvet tone well pro- cisco where she became prominent duced, pianissimo work, and good in concert and radio circles. diction. They’re extremely particu- Virgil' OkomSon Because of the spiritual quality lar about diction.” of her powerful, well controlled Noted Ammnnn Compnser voice she has gained prestige as a for Singers The Importance of Diction church soloist. Something of a We remarked that her record was made by her unbroken diction left nothing to be desired. fifteen years with First Church of would be readers present two interesting and informative Christ, Scientist, in Mill Valley, for “That natural after Editor’s Note: To our many we studying for five years under viewpoints on band music and the place of the band in our present musical pic- she made the semi-weekly trip be- L Mel- an article in the New York fore the advent of the Golden ¥ ba,” she answered smiling remi- ture. The first published in this issue is a copy of in York. The Gate Bridge without a lapse. She niscently. “She drilled me on dic- Herald-Tribune criticizing the programs of the Goldman Band New cer- resigned to become soloist of tion for weeks before giving me second to be published next month is Dr. Goldman’s very able reply. We feel Eighth Church, in San Francisco. any vocal study. I began to despair tain that the viewpoints of the distinguished music critic, Mr. Virgil Thomson and It is that same spiritual appeal cjCeinard of ever getting voice. But that of the noted band conductor, Dr. Edwin Franko Goldman, which will be presented which makes her contralto voice hard work has been well repaid.” in the next issue of The Etude, will prove most valuable to our readers. The editor especially desirable for funeral greater attention to band programs and “Who selects the songs for a fu- VIRGIL THOMSON wishes to encourage music critics to give singing. While she is the regular neral service?” band music and to offer constructive criticism as frequently as possible. It is from singer for one of the oldest funeral “When arrangements are being this association and with such information as contained in Dr. Goldman’s letter, directors in San Francisco, she has NELUCTABLE IS THE CHARM of the military made for a service, and music is that music critics will become more familiar with the band's place in the musical sung in every funeral parlor in band. Frequently incorrect, however, is the desired, the funeral director sub- world. It is only through such association that a common understanding can be that city, I military denomination. One uses it, lacking a mits a list of songs to the patron, reached by critics, band audiences and conductors. The tnaterial is reprinted by “It’s a field that offers real op- proper term for ensembles like that which plays who may make a selection or re- permission of Mr. Thomson and Dr. Goldman.—William D. Revelli portunities, yet has scarcely been of a summer evening in Central and Prospect quest something of his own choice. touched,” she explained. Her self- Parks under the leadership of Messrs. Goldman “It is customary to sing two se- assured personality and distinct and son. From a military band, strictly speaking, lections, a sacred song and a enunciation mark her English one expects a possibility of ambulation not easily to for this absorptive public all of chiefly to prove the classical culture of conductors hymn. The numbers on the list play avid and origin. Her British matter-of-fact- modernist It most consistently used are James concordant with the use of the tubular chimes that organization’s best and most characteristic and of composers. does not yet ness routs any possible morbidity and of Italian harp, occupy the major part of our orchestral programs. Whitcomb Riley’s Prayer Perfect, the though no doubt our new literature. We do not put up with string quartets of her position. “I guess fear keeps motorized armies, did they not consider noises programs are nowadays almost wholly oc- Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, and the playing transcriptions of piano music nor with Band people away from it. I went very of engine of caterpillar with transcriptions of orchestral Dvorak’s Goin’ Home. Of the sa- and tread appropriate organists who insist on playing Wagner. Why cupied music. unwillingly the first time.” cred songs and sufficient music for their parades, might solve military bands should fill up nine-tenths of their To their detriment, I think. “How did one old, universally you happen to sing the problem of the portative harp and chime as forgive leaders for loved hymn is included, as programs with versions of symphonic stuff I do One can band playing the at your first service?” such neatly and as elegantly as the cavalry long ago not know. “Lucia di Lammermoor” Sextet and the overture to “A minister who Lead, Kindly Light, Abide With Me, was to officiate solved of kettle In The Garden, Christian’s that the drum. More classical, of I know, of course, that the library of original “William Tell.” The snobbery which has elimi- at a funeral was asked to bring The a course, is the practice really Good Night, Still, Still With whereby military band music is not awfully large. It consists chiefly nated these admirable works and others like them singer, and he knew of my work. or outfits exercising in the field leave behind them of marches, though these constitute in themselves from the programs of our two-dollar concerts has After that service the same com- Thee. in barracks all instruments of unwarlike appear- a unique library. There are also a certain number left us no place to hear them save on the Mall. I pany had me sing several times One song especially fitting for ance and symbolism, though they hesitate not to of “characteristic” fear rather that any extension of again. Then they engaged me.” Masonic funerals is The City That or “genre” pieces by band- symphonic employ these indoors for celebrations of the masters, of for snobbery to these frankly It was not that simple. This Lieth Foursquare. At Serbian and most which are too cute current popular circumstances peaceable and sedentary concert rite. company had been long searching Greek Orthodox funerals, an Ave tastes. There is also the further and much larger may end by eliminating from our lives altogether Wholly peaceable and sedentary for the right singer, and they were Maria and most often the hymn of a summer field of what we call “popular” music. Such music the repertory bf popular “classics” and “semi- night is our municipality’s pride, impressed with Miss Ray’s rich Lead, Kindly Light are used. the Goldman must naturally be performed in “arrangements”; classics” that gave to band concerts formerly JOAN RAY Band. Equally peaceable is the crowd both seden- it voice and her ability to soften it “Catholics have a Service of the but since is never found anywhere except in such charm and such power of sentimental ap- tary and deambulant that without sacrificing that richness. Rosary (not a mass, which takes assists at these musical arrangements, it is legitimate to consider all ar- peal. ceremonies They liked her purity on the Mall. The opening concert of rangements of it as equally appropriate of diction, place in the church) . In shop talk to the the season last Wednesday Wagner Sounds Fine on the Mall her poise and calmness. Her con- a soloist will say, ‘I'm going to sing night was almost too instruments for which they are made. Such com- peaceable for tract to do this type of work came a Rosary.’ An Ave Maria, either my taste. I should have liked more positions frequently contain, indeed, writing for Among popular “classics,” or among the “semi- only after they music in the military style and less duplication were convinced that their search comfort, through my Schubert’s or Gounod’s, is always of wind ensemble that is in every way idiomatic, classics,” if you prefer, that it is pleasant to hear songs, those left behind. was ended. That occurred four This used and several symphonic repertory. It is scarcely worth while sonorous and satisfactory. years ago, and the realization helped me and to-day hymns of which two contain the at band concerts I place all selections from the arrangement I reallv^ name going out to the Mall has been a happy one for both. love the work. Jesus are often requested. The two most to hear Tschaikowski's works of Richard Wagner. Not that these works used are, “Romeo and Juliet” or the Distinguishing Arrangements from “The funeral singer must Safe In The Arms Of Jesus, and Asleep Sibelius “Finlandia,” are unavailable at the opera. It is rather that An Irregular Schedule cultivate poise and both Transcriptions peace of mind. In Jesus. My Rosary of which are plugged all winter at indoor This is especially important and Lead, Kindly Light are many familiar passages from them, having long During this time Miss where favorites concerts and on Ray has sung a funeral a funeral takes place in for Catholic the radio and both of which I am not protesting against the use of arrange- ago extracted themselves like the family home. At funerals. nut meats from on an average of once or twice the sound infinitely better, if a week. “You funeral chapel the soloist we must have them in ments, in so far as that term means free versions their theatrical context, lead is unseen, but in to-day as inde- never know how often you’ll be called,” the Strange the summer, played with she said. home she is in close contact with Requests strings by the Phil- of familiar melodies. I protest against the abuse pendent an existence as that of any Italian over- “One the mourners ,, day I had four funerals in succession with Sometimes uring harmonic at the . the crowd is so great *? the Christmas is of transcriptions, by which I mean the transla- ture or air. They are constantly four different clergymen.” that it is neces' Season Silent Night being played sary to stand in the used at almost tion to other kitchen to sing. It every funeral and the two others instrumental media of works that (slightly transformed) at orchestral as well as "No doubt experience has helped isn’t easy' What Is the Band's Basic Repertory? at overcome ob- you can keep calm under most in demand are: are both satisfactory and easily available in their stacles?” such conditionsons Oh Little Town Of Bethle- band concerts. I find the band versions rather you’ve passed hem and The question of repertory for one test.” Adeste Fidelis. band concerts is correct form. The fad for orchestral transcrip- more satisfactory, on the whole. “The only problem was to The absence of get rid of heaviness “Does a singer SOt r a vexing one. It is not that the general public change her technique g ests include fox- tions of organ music and other eighteenth-cen- violins removes that juicy-fruit and of being depressed for funeral ,f swing tunes and quality I find so by the tragic scenes some- singing?” Auuerai trr f T won t take high-class music. If ^es of the that were true tury matter is so far a harmless one; it times , ’ departed. turned serves corny in the orchestral versions. enacted. At first I thought I could 1n These are there It is less bother- not do ‘No except to a ads would be no problem. The is keep her ’ and truth that my best and never could voice subdued. ' when necessary, all personal some in the theater than in a concert because have kept on as a reg- organist Both pronouns New York’s proletarian and soloist must remember in the text are public, which is both ular singer if I had not learned to constants changed. there are usually fewer strings and because the see the healing that they are musical and highly literate, not rendering a solo ° f 1® popular will take any amount side of the work. I was there as a but ballads most often re- placement of the brass instruments throws these messenger to give comfort. Sfto ouetteTi , ‘J of symphonic Never should they d n 1“de repertory or of anything else. It BAND and ORCHESTRA sing fortissimo’’ When I Grow Too Old To Dream, last into still further relief. MyMi, Tir ,] » seems to Edited by 0. In the versions for 452 Wild Irish Rose, me the duty of all musical organizations William Revelli ( Continued 482) military on Page band every- ( Continued cm Page 489) JULY, THE ETUDE 1942 — )

Music and Study

Music and Study Teacher’s Hound Table The Violin Collecting for the Amateur A Round Tablers' Forum

Once again I apologize to those of you her husband gets enough to eat, and whose serious, Intelligent questions have Conducted Monthly rustles around in all sorts of civic and not been answered here. If you have not defense activities. Makes most of as feel received a reply, it is for one of these ashamed of ourselves! Especially those A Therapeutic Balm for “Nerves’ reasons: 1, your question lias not enough who can’t find time to practice or general interest to warrant publication; study, who feel quite satisfied to go on 2, it concerns matters outside the func- from year to year teaching the same tion of this page, as. for instance, the old music in the same old way, never analysis of a musical composition; 3, learning a new piece or even keeping questions like it have recently been an- Noted Pianist ones, cutting up the old and the ruts Lu rancid ^j£)ralte Mallard swered; it concerns controversial sub- 4, and Music Educator deeper and deeper. jects, such as specific methods, or J.M.H. has put into practice the kind "schools,” which prohibit its use because of teaching program I have long advo- Invidious comparisons might cause re- cated. “Every student,” she says, “has one sentment; 5, the question is outside my private forty-five minute lesson weekly field or (shame! » I — shame! can’t an- URING TIMES OF STRESS, either personal master” class is a matter to be left entirely to the and one hour class lesson composed of swer it. four people. The class group has theory, or national, a part-time hobby builds handful of recognized experts available in the Usually No. 5 is at the root of the ear training and rhythm drills for a D morale, and with millions already in the United States. For a fee which varies from five half trouble. So, you'll just have to be patient Trios and bear with me! hour, then a half hour of technic. Each ranks of amateur collectors of this and that, the to twenty-five dollars, these experts will value and pupil has a definite assignment Very often I wish The Etude were pub- B.L.B. (Indiana) gets this off his chest: to play. hobby of violin collecting for the amateur can certify any old violin sent to them. But once the Each wants to excel, and all lished weekly instead of monthly, for it “In my opinion the practice of playing practice furnish fascinating FRANCIS DRAKE BALLARD a “release” or “escape,” albeit amateur has mastered the knack of automatically seems so on one keyboard hard to do so. The plan is working like a ’’ long between Round Table Correspondent# with this Depart- trios (three persons) a temporary one. weeding out the worthless crop of cheap "fiddles, ment requested to limit Letters chats. Indeed, I am sometimes tempted are is harmful. No matter how small the charm.” to One Hundred and Fifty Words. Because large scale professional violin collect- he will be saved a lot of this expense and will need to hold up our long-suffering Editor for pupils may be. there is sure to be crowd- As we all know, class work adds con- ing is practical only to have two pages instead of one. Why? Because ing, confusion and tension on the part siderably to our burdens, for it bums up instruments for Round Tablers send in so many fascinat- of one or all the players. A great deal concentration and vitality at a terrific those with a great professionally valued ing, deal of it helpful items that I am desolated cover that instructions were not being of music has been published in this form rate. But it produces results—and how! money, might only if real worth or at not being able to use them in our carried out but flagrantly disregarded, and it seems to have found favor with be well to point out authenticity is indi- necessarily limited space. Only once in and she might possibly take even more some teachers. . . . Incidentally, where A Warning how an amateur col- cated. The amateur awhile can I devote the page to those seriously that ‘fight I have to make him does your ‘floating elbow’ come in while A book might be written called “The lector with a small ” soon can learn stimulating observations from thought- practice.’ playing in this cramped position? I like Round Tablers are warned to ” watch Stradivarius Myth —especially for ama- amount to invest, and enough ful readers. As head of the Table, I do that to spot most Wow! that’s telling ’em brother. . . . slogan, Floating Elbow, very much.” their state and city legislators so that no teur collectors. In it not consider it the author would with the perserverance wise to monopolize this Such a record would certainly be an ear To which I respond with three fervent vicious licensing plan for music teachers “phoney” instru- space; and I try hard to avoid pontificat- point out that the chance necessary to learn the opener to all concerned. “Amens,” one for each victim. I have al- will be put over on them. One state and of unearthing ments, and in this ing on matters pianistic and pedagogic. ways thought the practice of sacrificing city have just had a bad scare. Only by a Strad is less than finding a needle in rudiments of violin type of detection, of So this month you'll do the talking! three darlings at one keyboard evaluation, can A Problem Solved a torture- swift cooperation of the piano teachers the proverbial stack of hay. Most of to- create course, lies the fun some one. B.L.B. hits the nail squarely was the situation saved. Music an absorbing teachers day’s great violinists play on Strads hobby and thrill of the O.J’s. (New York) when he says “it is Teacher's Tribute despairing problem conducive to a dis- must learn to pull together or they will and, perchance, make (notable exceptions being Heifetz hobby. of the girl who claimed that nothing in torted manner of playing.” be victimized by all sorts of crack- and W.A.L. (Texas) has the floor: “Do you some money with Whereas a pro- music “made any sense” has come to a brained Spaulding, who favor Guarnerius) but scherpes. The merits of requiring ; which to know what I consider one of the best happy ending. buy War Sav- fessional collector And not at all because music teachers to be for state it should be tributes a Adult Beginner's Triumph examined remembered that the where- teacher can receive from a of my belated attempts to devise ings Bonds! a solu- certification have, I think, been suf- usually is willing to student? It is when a student abouts of most genuine Strads is known, says, ‘I tion for “A Hopeless Case” (February From H.B. (Oklahoma) The writer started , comes this ficiently pay at least the certainly enjoy work aired; but you should know half my with you be- 1942), but by reason of O.J’s. clever thrilling and good ones cost anywhere from $15,- experience of an adult beginner both sides of before you amateur violin collect- cause you show me so interesting the question market value for an many strategy. Here’s what she says: “Well, whose intelligence, 000 to persistence and pas- meekly accept what a politicos dish $150,000. However, there are many ing two years ago, ways to practice my technic and pieces.’ few old master instru- would you believe it? That girl is de- sion for music have conquered formidable out to you. For the good of all, I’ll print fine old Italian violins of great value strictly for fun. To my Shows that I’ve really tried to be in- veloping into ment, it is the sole a very good student. She obstacles. Listen to his telligent in my approach, words: “The in a forthcoming Etude some of the dis- lying around waiting astonishment, I might don't you is studying the eyes out of her head! adult to be discovered. purpose of the ama- beginner need not place a limit on advantages think?” She has of the compulsory licensing Among even say to my em- come to life, has had an awaken- himself if he possesses the most famous makes are: teur to find such an You bet! a higher courage system. They are indeed formidable—as And may I add, stimulating ing. She told me that when she barrassment, I made a was and something more than ambition. Guadagnini, Gagliano, Balestrieri, Ber- instrument for a and inspiring. After all. the chief func- As- this one state discovered just in the nick young her schoolmates treated her hor- piration has always substantial sum of tion of any teacher overwhelmed my of time. gonzi, Gobetti, Rugieri, Montagnana, mere fraction of its is to show the stu- ribly, and she was obliged to defend her- being. At twenty-five I money, simply by the dent how to study: and you are evi- resolved to edu- Only the other day the high calling of Storioni, value. Because the self. This inferiority complex gave her cate Mantegatia, Maggini, Rogerius, myself; at thirty-two there process of passing on dently doing that, plus! that awful wooden manner. came music was put in its proper place at the Panormo, amateur should How cruel it another hunger and longing— Seraphin, Goffriller, Despines, If we were put to the test, how many the desire City Hall of one of our most enlightened to other collectors and is when a child is conditioned this way to express thirst for knowledge myself in music. Landolf , Rocca, Tecchler, Testore, Bal- of us would qualify as A-l teachers? in early youth! Would it be towns by the clerk who announced that a players my “finds,” at But now she has come possible for one first, and material Check up on yourself. of my age to take dantoni, Gragnani, and Do you help your out of herself, and is a very up hearing was being called ”to consider the the last of the a fraction of their sweet and music and to do anything gain second, students tackle their technic and pieces with it? I not status of great making trusting little person. Do you know what only Junk Dealers and Music Teach- Italian makers, Pressenda. But worth. with resolved to begin, a concentrated, enthusiastic ap- I but also deter- ers!” The good "mistakes” is part of did? I treated her with absolute sin- mined teachers present had a alas! finding one of these Obviously, judging proach, or do not to turn back. But famous names you just let them dum- cerity but with there were laugh, then rolled up their sleeves, sailed the fun! the utmost strictness. enemies arrayed in the fiddle the value of violins dum, repeat monotonously, “go through” against me that I could into Grandpa left in the attic I made her write out every scale she not the scrap (no pun intended!) and The writer started their stuff, hope to overcome. falls into two tell them to play louder or practiced. The enemies were won may mean no more than finding the general I made her copy whole bars those their point. Result, no ten-dollar his adventures prac- softer, faster or slower, allow double-jointed fingers, ten classes, (1) judging A PETRUS GUARNERIUS MODEL them to of that despised ‘stuff’ of them; license for the city fathers from music name Rembrandt on the that ‘made no and to this day daub hanging tically at scratch. slop along at their own lackadaisical I just manage to average sense'—until she has developed a strug- teachers, and a lot more respect for our in Aunt value instru- gait? posi- U®h grade Minnie’s parlor. To be valuable, With very little Watch four - out—your class will dwindle tive appetite So I turned all ments for the very things f profession. So, be your guard, won’t and (2) knowing which mymv effortsn° to on your old how to pick the master- knowledge of violin unless you use sound, intelligent ap- ‘meant theory and composition, fiddle-find must possess the the except how to play it in nothing' to her. and now you? pieces. The amateur need only concern proaches to your students’ problems. some of my dual attributes himself an amateur fashion. I “I had a difficult time getting pieces have been of authenticity and at was casting about for a rhythm with the first class, which is, roughly, y three °f the judging hobby and into her, but she’s it best mL> s ic least fair condition. decided to take lessons in order got now . to . , Remember there and publishing«concerns.” Pay — violins worth from five dollars she can for Memorizing to five hundred become Records Again hardly wait until she can play are some more proficient as a performer. Bravo, for H.B.! genuine Strads which are dollars. It is a passage as And don’t anyone not impossible to acquire this knowl- smoothly as I can. So I ever 1. Will you give me your opinion as to Speaking of checking up, again ruined tonally and have only historical edge, do you re- told her nbt to make herself that Stupid old the advisability of starting small begin- and also the judgment necessary to Seeking ridiculous— linen I spot Hidden Treasures member that paragraph in the December g , m too old to study ners in both ad- value. So did she ever hear of anyone running music.” clefs at once? I see no make haste slowly when worthless instruments as against those with an (1941) issue on vantage in it. newer But once I set out “How Would Your Rec- before he could but so many of the counting combing the old violin market even walk? Whew, if your fortune in old fiddle dis- approximate value of from fifty to five ord Sound?” E.A.S. (New instruction books are planned that way hundred for a fifty dollar violin Hampshire) you knew what patience A that (my price limit) the fasci- I've had to em- Full-Time Job I wonder if I am going to find myself coveries. But by all dollars. thought up this one: “There are many ploy means go on hunt- nation for with that girl!” too old-fashioned if to go judging violins became so times I continue ing!— The would-be collector great, that when it might be an advantage to Well, slowly in the Editorial Note. should at once accept I'd call that pretty drastic treat- matter of clefs. the hobby never ceased. make a record 2. of the lesson just to send ment, but What can we small town teachers do the fact that judging fine violins in the “old it seems to have gotten excel- There is nothing home to ‘fond mamma'; in competition with one who pays his more appealing than seeking she might in lent results. “Just proves,” you sigh, “that pupils for all they do? At the rate of so hidden treasures. this way become informed as to Collecting old violins, of course, some music teachers must chmr much a page, add the role of piano ’ Practices every child is paid to mem- of the reasons why ^ u ' takeslaKes vnJ1, falls exactly her child does not psychiatrist v°‘ce lessons, orize a piece. flock into this class, and one to the many heavy practices " Naturally the children successful progress as he should. parts piano music two to him. She might dis- with , and conscien- “find” pays for they already play.” a team i.r we who are trying VIOLIN any number of mistakes! / tiously to teach music and our children to love After all, a playable E d i t e violin is d by Robert B r a i worth something, 454 ( n e Continued on Page 482) so there is little chance i Continued on Page 486 fULY. 1942 THE ETUDE 455 f —

cover in a year, it is impossible to give Music and Study you a definite outline, but X believe you he music educators national con- What Are the Seven Rhythms? will find the following list helpful. The ference held in Milwaukee, March 26 to explain the seven are arranged in approximate order na- Q. Will you please items TApril 2, was a living embodiment of rhythms?—M. W. Questions and of difficulty. tional unity, spiritual fellowship between the Album for the Intermediate A. There are no "seven rhythms" com- “Bach Americas—North, Central, and South—and a con- monly accepted by musicians, and my Grades,” edited by Allen Spencer; “Little solidation of civilian and governmental agencies guess Is that the term is used in some Preludes and Fugues”; “Bach-Album,” in purposeful action to use music to help win the system of piano study or possibly in some edited by Sara Heinze; “Two- and Three- Music Unites the Americas from schools, colleges, con- set of school music books. Probably the Part Inventions”; “The Well Tempered war. Music educators scheme to which you refer would include Answers Clavichord”; and “The English and servatories, studios, industry, and churches from the following commonly used rhythmic French Suites.” all parts of the western hemisphere came to- figures: “The Shorter Compositions of Bach,” gether, for the first time as such, to confer with Information Service edited by Prout, is also a splendid vol- each other in a cooperative study of the use of A Review of a Memorable A Music from moderately ume. It ranges easy to the universal language of democratic n. n, j. Ji sm ^ > music as m difficult compositions. Included in this understanding and as a power in vitalizing the large volume are all the “Little Preludes” Musical Educational Congress destiny of free men. But in compound measures, such as six- Conducted By and the “Two-Part Inventions” as well For eight days the citizens of all ages in Mil- eight, nine-eight, twelve-eight, and so as many movements from various suites. ef- acted as hosts to thousands on, the notation—and the musical In addition to giving your piano stu- waukee and environs quite different; and with the en> fect—are dents training in playing Bach, you will, of visitors representing every phase of musical modern composer using all sorts of new C.el^ course, give them compositions in our western civilization. Eight great <\t) of of endeavor rhythmic devices and all sorts of com- * \J V Mus. Doc. many other composers. To concentrate festivals were presented in the large Municipal binations of old ones, it becomes increas- cjC. <-J^ititleAaij entirely on one style is much too narrow Auditorium. Herman F. Smith, Supervisor of hj r2V. (jH’orij e ingly difficult to standardize or even to J(ad for high school students. systematize rhythm. So my answer to Music of Milwaukee, presented a graphic series of your question is a frank, “I don’t know.” demonstrations of the high level of artistic ex- Director of Music, Hoard Perhaps some of our readers will be able Many Questions—and Some pression and accomplishment attained by the of Education, Philadelphia to tell us where the phrase “the seven Professor Emeritus elementary and higher schools in music. Mass rhythms” is used and what it means. Answers Oberlin College choral groups of children sang beautiful pro- Q. 1. What methods are used In playing chords, octaves, and single notes staccato, grams of part songs with charming simplicity Music Editor, Webster’s New thus: and sincerity. Elementary instrumental classes, On Schnabel s Edition of At the most dynamic moment in the history of man, it seemed very fitting that a International Dictionary orchestras, and bands of large proportions pre- Beethoven Sonatas Ex. 1 great convention of all the music educators should be held in the New World with sented multiple solos, ensembles, and orchestra Q. 1. At present I am using Schnabel's the great objective of employing the universal language to promote international jj> 7 J> 7 J> 7 J> 7 and band selections at all levels of difficulty. Mil- edition of Beethoven’s "Sonata Op. 28,” | comity. Dr. Lindsay’s review will be read with great interest. and at times I feel that the changes of waukee believes in music expression and in musi- tempo, such as Measure 48. are fitting, Three-Two Time in a resolute forte cal instruction, both vocal and instrumental, for and other times I feel that a stricter Q. In the May Etude 1941, I And the 2. How are the various staccato attacks tempo is correct. I would like your all citizens, in schools, music Hornpipe from “Water Music," by accomplished? not only the but in the opinion on this matter. G. F. Handel. I shall be pleased to know 3. What arc the various octave playing community at large. Fine cooperation between port of American music for Americans. One gen- ductor, composer, and pianist, 2 . Also give an explanation of the played his own how you count the first two measures. methods and how executed? Roman numerals which appear above school music educators and professional teachers eral session was devoted to the theme, “American compositions and conducted various I think it is triple time. How many counts 4. If a "leads participating the staff. phrase somewhere” and would each half note get in three-two surely a cadence, do we call that group was revealed on all sides. Superintendent Milton Songs for American Children.” The program was bands and 3. What about repeats in this sonata? to orchestras. time?—F. D. N. of notes under the Ictiato mark a phrase? 4. Can you supply the names of some C. Potter greeted the visitors and brought out the presented in cooperation with the Music Division An Inter-American Broadcast between Mil- meritnble concertos that are not too old 5. Is this portamento and therefore fact that music in Amer- of the Library of Con- waukee and played to death; that Is, something played semistaccato by using forearm and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was a high and hand one unit? within the last fifty years or so. as ica needs no excuse for gress in Washington, and light of the conference. William D. Berrian, As- 5. What do you think of Castelnuovo- being, in that it is an end Tedesco’s marks an important sistant Director of Humanities, Rockefeller Foun- "Second Concerto?”—R. S. No question will be answered in THE ETUDE Ex. 2 in itself and the national unless accompanied by the full name phase in the history of dation, New York, master of ceremonies, intro- A. 1. Mr. Schnabel stands very as and address of the inquirer. Only initials, high A. Each half note gets heritage of all of the a beat—or a or pseudonym given, will be published. music education. This is duced the guests of the conference. an interpreter of Beethoven, and I would Among the count as you call it, u_u there being three people. If a language has aptly expressed in hesitate to say that any of his markings the distinguished guests present from South and beats to the measure. If the second meas- 6. What is the test method of playing to be learned in the are wrong. We may think that he is not Foreword of the bro- Central America were Antonio Sa Pereira, Brazil; ure troubles you, count it one-and-two- trills? justified in using a certain retard, for This problem is thoroughly discussed in schools beyond our com- chure—“American Mr. and-f/tree-and a few times, then throw 7. I know what my dictionary says Songs and Mrs. Francisco Mignone, Brazil; Domingo instance, but we may not know of the Chapter I of “The Homophonic Forms of about acciaccaturas and appogffiiaturas, mon tongue, it should be away the “and’s” and count three to the for American Children”; Santa Cruz, Chile; Filomena Salos, Chile; Esther various little Musical Composition” by but pieces are not always printed con- spots that he has hurried measure as in Percy Goet- the universal language of “This any triple measure. The sistently with these erudite explanations. step is the adher- N. de Calvo, Republic of Panama; Juan Bautista a trifle and which help to balance. Of schius. You will enjoy studying this book. music. passage will sound just as though it were How do we know?—Mrs. G. C. ence of the music edu- Plaza, Venezuela; this X feel sure: When the editor 2. Since there is a difference of Jose Castenada, Guatemala; marks written with the following note values; only A. 1. played cators of the United and Luis a retard, accelerando, or change of tempo one sharp between the keys of C and G Chords and octaves can be "Free Men" Sandi, Mexico City. Olga Coelho, Bra- that, to you, does not seem right, and one flat between the from the wrist, elbow, or with the full States to the principle zilian soprano, you are keys of C and A Drama of presented a song recital of native Ex. 3 F, the primary arm. The method justified to play it your own way. Some- triads of these associated tempo governs the that one essential basis music. Many instrumental compositions by com- keys are very used. American Democracy times you will be wrong and often added J J J J J> J> closely related, as the fol- The greater the speed the shorter of | music education in a posers from | | the other Americas, were played experience will cause to lowing chart shows. the lever is a good to follow. The One of you change your maxim the outstand- country is the folk music throughout the conference. Some of this music mind. But for the time being you should A considerable same might be said of single staccato ing events of the week amount of music is writ- of that country.” Harold is being play it as you feel. tones; is published in the United States, and it is ten in two-two, three-two, and four-two, however, most staccato work was the presentation of Spivacke, Chief of the 2. I think only Mr. Schnabel could done from the wrist. evident that a strong school of composition and you must get accustomed to using “Free Men,” a Drama of is answer this question. There are many 2. More would Music Division of the Li- developing in the half note as a beat note. space than is available American Democracy. our southern neighbor nations. markings in his edition that seem to have be needed Keep brary of Congress, to answer this properly. and a There is a verve in rhythm, brilliancy of color, nothing to do with This was the premiere of the composition. I the first joint of your finger firm, and committee of the Music and interesting contrast once If the seventh the dramatized of mood that character- wrote the publishers, Simon and Cadences, Scales, and were added to the domi- listen. Your own ear should be your best adapta- Bach nant Educators National Con- ize these new American Schuster, about this. They answered that triads, the relationships would tion of the compositions. Q. 1. What is the not teacher of staccato playing. When the Educational Importance of cadences be quite ference planned the pro- there were many such marks in the orig- in as complete, since B-flat Policies determining the form of a composi- is not hand can be kept quiet a finger staccato Commission’s gram. New inal manuscripts that should tion? m the key of C nor F -natural Alan Lomax and Departures in Radio have been in the key may be used; otherwise use the wrist. book, “The Education of 2 . Relate of left out in the complete edition. the tonic, subdominant, and G. Peter Bowers interpreted 3. Forte played Free Educational radio programs were dominant seventh chords in the keys octaves are usually Men in American featured be- 3. I wouldn’t hesitate to little omit the first of C, G, and F. from known American ginning with the Music the elbow with wrists well arched. Democracy.” It was pre- DR. GEORGE L. LINDSAY and American Youth net- repeat in any of the sonatas of Bee- 3. In a test this uc iur a question was asked: compie Velocity octaves are played from the songs of earlier days. work preview of high-lights thoven if “A complete review view of the sented by local and of “Freemen.” Then you so desire. I think the short of the development development of scales, sub- of scales” wrist; this is especially true when the Charles Seeger, Chief of followed a repeats should be used. or “The history of the scale indeed asking a urban schools demonstration of a typical NBC edu- form.” tremendous que and community organizations. In the Music Division Just what is included in this There octaves are piano. of the Pan American Union cational 4. An easy and very brilliant concerto question? are, of course, many this superb program showing the unfolding of more 4. presentation, the entire story of the spoke a than our Yes. on the future of the American folk song. is the one in A minor by Godard. Both 4. After using Charles Vincent’s Bach major and minor growth of radio script. This happened to ones, and 5. freedom was portrayed be the Inter- Books I and II the history It Is correct to play them so; how- with orchestral of MacDowell’s concertos are lovely. with pre-high school of these forms American One is compli ever, background, dramatics, Participation broadcast. The next broadcast students, how would you advise giving they may also be played from the choric speech, and beauti- of Notable South and Central was that is in A minor and the other in minor. In the November D Bach study through each of the 1941 iss ful choral of the School of the Air of the four years* The wrist. Portamento staccato is a three- singing. The struggle for American Americas, with a If you do not know the latter you have of high school?—M. M. M. Etude, i answered freedom as Musicians this same it demonstration of class a tion, and I quarter length rather than half. The developed was heightened preparation, and a class wonderful treat in store. Franck's refer you to that until it brought us Christopher Columbus A. I. A cadence is issue t discovered America the close, either magazine. length cannot, of too precisely to the world in evaluation after the program. All “Variations Symphoniques" is course, be crisis of to-day and to the challenge of this was fol- a good complete or incomplete, of 1492, but we in the United States did a phrase or 4. I measured, so a long not discover lowed by concert number. The Concerto in presume that think of it merely as w ich America and the an intensive session on radio as B-flat period. Since all form depends you are referri democracies have ac- the culture of South a factor minor, upon the Charles staccato. America until 1942. All in by Xavier Scharwenka, is fine and relationships Vincent’s edition cepted. music education. Among the of phrases and periods, ca- of “The through the students giving very effective. Book of 6. Use action from fingers conference eminent musicians, dences are Magdalena Bach” knuckle, com- their reactions to the three of great importance in de- for plan, close posers, programs was Joan 5. I am not acquainted cause of the to keys. American and music educators from North, with it. termining the form of difference in the Songs for American Children South, Bishop of the Quiz a composition. amo 7. Kids Program. The young material which Use your own musical feeling as a and Central America appeared peo- various studems One of on various pro- ple were quite guide or the issues brought clearly frank in stating their opinions 436 — else consult a good teacher. to the fore grams and participated actively in of throughout the conference the discus- educational broadcasts, and was our need for sup- sions. Francisco Mignone, while favoring cer- eminent Brazilian con- tain broadcasts THE ETUDE which were informative, they JULY, 1942 457 , , .

Music and Study previously outlined "Forward March With Music aving Music and Study War Council Endorses the function and history of coun- proceed to study H terpoint, we may rules, he is Yet if he disregards the forms and patterns. The simplest its like a person who cheats at solitaire; pointed out that it was a good chance for lazy follow the course way to do this is to himself. work. It he hurts nobody but pupils to take time out from intensive a student takes as he prog- of study Counterpoint As he progresses, however, his hori- was agreed that unless the program was worth increase. resses and his powers his topic for zons widen. With every advance, while, of general interest, and made the meets is The first difficulty he not bounds. and later evaluation, little 3nclititrieS 'IVnr (Council powers increase by leaps and periods of preparation /uiic musical but lingual. Words that have good resulted. He draws nearer to the great composers, Boulevard, Chicago centuries seldom stay 20 East Jackson been in use for The attendance of government officials from Room 1204, and obscure passages in their works be- Howard C. Fischer put. They change their meanings; or ac- Washington, and their participation in many in come clear, their strokes of genius leap Administrative Secretary cumulate a number of meanings more or programs revealed the intense interest of our up at him from the printed page. less contradictory, and often ambiguous. government in using the power of music to unify Counterpoint came into being when the Americas and to develop morale. The major The Species Explained Latin was universal among scholars. It sessions of the closing day of the conference were RESOLUTION There are five species of counterpoint is odd to realize that words such as devoted to “Music In the National Effort” and the only five! Yet they teach the student canon, imitation, Language — counterpoint itself, Plain “Status of the Educational Program in Relation everything he needs for writing of all iorms of music about Council is dedicated to the mobilization augmentation, diminution, were once to the National Effort.” In the first session, a WHFRFAS- the Music Industries War furnishing the civilian workers and children may have the advan- fluent, plastic melody; national effort, that our armed forces, self-revealing and instantly clarifying. symposium on the “Function of Music in the to the that music affords; and educational benefits and the patriotic msp.ration raw material for further adventures Major tage of the recreational and By now they have acquired a musty, National Effort” presented as speakers: with canon, imitation and fugue. Let us Bronson, Music Officer, Special Serv- published a poster entitled. Forward March With Music, academic flavor, a forbidding air of Howard C. WHEREAS: the Presser Foundation has look at them in turn and see what they of bringing the importance of music in war-time to the atten- learning. ices Branch, War Department; Marshall Barthol- which is of inestimable value as a means heavy have to offer. omew, Chairman, Sub-Committee on Singing, tion of the American people; and Moreover, when harmony came cen- First Species: Note Against Note. That and Navy Committee turies after counterpoint, many of the Music Division, Joint Army Foundation has supplied the Music Industries War Council with 25,000 For- WHEREAS: the Presser is, one whole note of counterpoint tin Harold W. Council to carry its message contrapuntal words were carried over, on Welfare and Recreation; and Major ward March With Music" posters, which have been circulated by the each part if more than one “voice” is Kent, Education Liaison, Radio Branch, Bureau throughout the country; now therefore be it so that they have acquired meanings used) for each note of cantus firmus. of Public Relations, War Department. which are often antithetic. Harmony Music Industries War Council go on record as thanking the Presser Foundation of his work in establishing RESOLVED: that the these. original For example: Major Bronson told vital role in the American of life and in itself is one of The Greek for its cooperation in spreading the gospel of music's way the use of music in the Army camps. He is espe- referred to agreeable rela- Cantus firmus: CDFEGFEDC our national war effort; and be it further armonia an cially interested in having The Star-Spangled tionship of tones, hence “melody.” By Counterpoint: CBAGEFGBC a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Dr. James Francis Cooke, president of Banner sung in a lower key, at least for the use RESOLVED: that extension it covered counterpoint as We begin and end in unison (or oc- the Presser Foundation, by the Administrative Secretary of the Music Industries War Council; and smoothly, of the men in the service. He has prepared an well, and still does. But by now har- tave) . The counterpoint runs be it further Army Song Book used by every soldier in the mony has acquired also a special mean- Part Two: for it is a “rule” to avoid wide skips if all of recreational service. He has organized kinds RESOLVED: that copies of this resolution also be forwarded to Dr. Harold Spivacke, Chief. Music ing, and it relates to chord building and possible, yet each note of counterpoint is of and to the trade press. music and provided training courses for leaders Division, Library Congress, chord progression, the antithesis of both “in harmony” with each note of cantus and army musicians. ADOPTED: this 27th day of May, 1942, at Chicago, 111. melody and counterpoint. The Dry Bones of Melody firmus, in this case either thirds or keynote Marshall Bartholomew was one of the There are other ambiguities such as sixths except at the start and finish. speakers in calling for the use of singing in the (Signed) Max Targ, Chairman augmentation and diminution. In har- Smooth writing, but what does it present crisis. He pointed out that passive re- mony they refer to intervals: a perfect teach? Chiefly to compose a good bass, ception of music is not enough. He declared that fourth, as from C to F in scale steps, is though one may of course use the can- habitual listening instead of participation is augmented if the F is sharp, diminished tus firmus tor a bass and write the weakening; that we must fight the “audience if the F is flat. This holds in counter- counterpoint above. In the example habit” as this is the totalitarian way and not the point, too, but also refers to the time duration of “counter points” ( punctum a point, old word for given they are interchangeable. But the bass is democratic way. Major Kent is concerned with

notes: a melody is augmented when its notes are a note) , working his way through all five species: especially in writing with the morale of the civilian in relation to the na- the main thing, hymn doubled in time value, and diminished they first for two voices, then three, or tional effort. He called for more friendly vigorous when four more. The one note or chord for each syllable, as in America. are halved. rules group singing in every school and community. An Antidote for Worry Extended and contracted would be are strict. He must avoid consecutive oc- For a more extended use of this principle, take a better words in fifths; This brings a sense of belonging, of unity. the latter connection. taves or he may use three sixths or three look at the bass of Grieg’s Ase’s Tod, from “Peer Counterpoint, like harmony, has thirds in succession, but no more. Whether you “huff or puff,” take a part in music oCouella dSartlett a double There are other Gynt,” or the first and last section of Schumann’s now. The national effort must become every citi- meaning—a broad one including all the poly- rules, which often seem contrary to general usage, “Important Event.” In thousands of pieces, the phonic devices, zen’s responsibility. Group participation by every N QUEENS HALL, LONDON, some years counterpoint, canon, imitation, so that over and over, passages which “sound harmony changes only once in each measure. ag( My teacher friends who successful were most and so on and a narrow one referring sort nice” are rejected by individual is all important with bombardier crews, a fairly well known singer was suddenly seizec — to a the teacher and something For instance, by prolonging the first note in each last year saw to it that given I their pupils were of glorified part writing less with air raid wardens, and America must “Sing with panic just as she was about to go upor which is counterpoint pleasing must be substituted to conform to measure of Mendelssohn’s Spring Song, treble and plenty of inspiring music, as a of combat- to Victory.” Major Kent spoke of the pathetic the stage means proper. the rules. of that famous concert hall. She triec ing worry. bass, you get counterpoint in the first species with The writer just finished a conversation For silence of a large audience on Broadway while a her voice and found that for some inexplicablt academic purposes, a distinction is drawn The effect is maddening. The student feels like only slight modification of the rules. with a famous oculist name band played the National Anthem. reason she who was asked to give his between strict counterpoint a would-be could not sing. She could speak, bu opinion and free counter- swimmer whose teacher binds him Second Species: Tioo notes of C.P. Counterpoint upon the eyesight of elderly lady. He she could not make a an point. hand and foot and musical sound. She'wa: chucks him in at the deep Against One of C.F. ( Cantus Firmus ). All the said, “She is unfortunately nerve The Purpose of Music in the American Way taken at once to a the victim of end. He famous specialist, who aftei strain. spends much time on the easy task of notes in the first species were “harmony-notes.” of Life This has brought about insidious It examination said, “There is an How Grew finding no medicine that car process passages from Mozart and Beethoven With the second species, passing notes may occur of nerve paralysis, leading to diminished Strict Unity do you the least good. What you need counterpoint is mainly for students and which disregard the rules. It “American Through Music” was the is rest anc vision. would profit him in the second half of each measure. If this is not Unfortunately, this insidious condition is is of the conference absence from worry. You are affected a modern adaptation of mediaeval rules. Coun- more to look for theme and this was exemplified by a ner- now too the thousands of times they possible, a harmony note may be used. As follows: advanced to help her medically or sur- terpoint in every program. Spiritual unity was expressed vous strain brought about by some intense grew up in different “schools,” the obey. emo- gically. It is C.F. C D F E whole notes tional upset. If only a matter of a few months before Netherlands, Italian, in a historic Sunday morning session in which you continue to worry, no mattei English, and so on. Each The object of it all is to bring his she will be totally musical mind C.P. A-G- F—E-D—F-A half notes how great the provocation, blind. I find that for years she school had its own theories, Dr. Roy L. Smith, Editor of “The Christian Advo- you may never re- each teacher his own under discipline; to help him control as been surrounded the flow The G and E are passing notes occurring by cate,” spoke on the text, “He shall cover. Take a lighter, happier by annoying conditions method. After Bach and his scale,” give them aspect of life al- “tempered a of “wild melody” that runs through the mind ways remembering which have brought of step between A and F, F and D, respectively. They songs in the night.” On Sunday afternoon, the that protracted fear about fear, worry, hate and need was felt to simplify and codify the rules. any gifted student. worry have to be by step. hate, and anger are anger, and now she This task, The F between D and A at combined Church Choir Festival was an event more than often cultivatec is suffering a tragic result.” begun by Fux, Albrechtsberger and The five species “classify” all the conventional the end is a harmony note (the implied long to be remembered. vices or habits and have Therefore, take your others was completed chord is A great processional of nothing to do witt music catalogs and check by Cherubini of the Paris turns and twists of melody used over righteous indignation o the and over D-F-A) vested choirs of every denomination formed into in meeting j oiliest, happiest and Conservatory; and E. F. Richter of the Leipzig emergencie- numbers you know again by all composers, until he “thinks” in a when they arise. Therefore, make sure Conservatory, A good example of the practical application of a huge mass chorus and sang some of our great hereafter remember that every one of your pupils has founded by Mendelssohn. Most text flow of melody; and in such a way that his parts, counterpoint in the second anthems and hymns. There was BBBht 6°°kSl always at least books in current use species is the bass a beautiful pres- 37' BtlBht movle* one piece that will bring cheer to are derived from these bass, tenor, alto, soprano, not only flow “Kt smoothly, part of Bach’s so called Air for the string entation of Gregorian chant and other Liturgical e ome. In your sources. G (the In own teaching work be especially but also are complementary, taking up each these terrific times, musicians Strict original in “Suite in D” is written an octave music by the St. Joseph Convent Choir. The Na- must fight thi careful at this counterpoint limits the study to raw es- gloom of critical hour to watch your own other’s figures and phrases, providing movement the world with as much sentials. higher) . Bach’s bass is in quarter notes repeated tional University and College Music Festival happy music a- woriy barometer. The teacher provides the eanti to possible. It is a good thing to remember firmi in one part where another sustains. A young man pupil said which in octaves, but changing each half measure. brought together ten large college choirs in an to me recently the words of the student must add his counterpoint, The I am cutting out Epictetus: “Record the days in which The rules train him to avoid known pitfalls, gloomy movies these which comes in movement in the bass is almost all scale wise with elaborate choral program with the Milwaukee days l you have been five “species.” A cantus firmus is particularly well as gloomy and sad angry. I used to be angry every the awkward intervals between Fa- passing radio programs. There a sort of chant in notes on the second half of each measure. State Teachers College Orchestra assisting. While enough f ay, how every whole notes lor dotted half Ti, or its inversion, Ti-Fa, trouble and misery in our other day; then every third and which the ancients Third Species: Four Notes daily lives - notes for a triple Against One. the National High (Continued on Page Thl1Th iourth beat) . It is a fixed quantity 490) is no time to buy day; and if called diabolus in musica “the devil tears!” you miss it so long as thirty which can in music.” This allows both harmony notes days, not be altered. and passing offer a sacrifice Against this the student rebels, as Beethoven re- 458 of thanksgiving to God.” Against these eanti notes, to which changing notes are also firmi, the student writes his belled against Albrechtsberger. added. Changing notes may be (Continued on Page THE ETUDE 484) JULY , 1942 459 Music and Study SONG AT MIDNIGHT the Ralph Federer. Watch the pedaling veiy closely so that Song at Midnight is one of the most appealing of the works of the richly-talented The Amazing Garcias

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ANY YEARS AGO there was a popular to the accompaniment of his own guitar, a song song, the refrain of which went something that remained his “theme song” throughout his M like this: career, A Smuggler Am I. There is no clear record of what Garcia was “Johnny Morgan plays the organ, doing during the years that surround the turn His father plays the drum; of the century; in all probability, he was singing His sister plays the tambourine. leading tenor roles in the more important Span- MANUEL GARCIA And they all go Boom, Boom, Boom.” ish opera houses. He emerged once and for all Just such an all-out family of musicians was from obscurity when, in 1808 he, with his wife and the Garcia family, only the Morgans were all in- infant son, arrived in Paris and made a success- dictator of that region, as the leading tenor of strumentalists, while the ful debut at the Theatre his private chapel, a position carrying with it Garcias were all vocalists; Italien in a now forgotten considerable prestige. also, the Morgans were fic- opera by Paer, “Griselda.” The excellent impression that Garcia had made titious people, while the He had never sung in Ital- in Paris had been reported in Naples and created Garcias were real flesh ian before, his acting was considerable curiosity to see and to hear him. and blood. The Morgans still crude and his mu- He—always a good showman—in order to whet are now all but forgotten, sicianship, according to this curiosity, devised for himself a really diffi- while the Garcias are, and French standards, none cult musical stunt. At his first rehearsal with ever will be, memorable in too secure, but the bril- orchestra he began his opening air a half-tone America, because in 1825 liance of his voice, his higher than the orchestra was playing the ac- they gave to the New York good looks and, above all, companiment and held his pitch without falter- public its first perform- the fire of his tempera- ing to the end. His hearers naturally thought his ances of opera, both seria ment overwhelmed ad- ear to be defective, but when, at his request, they and buffa, in accordance verse criticism. Garat, a repeated the accompaniment and found his in- with the best European tonation this time to be perfect, they applauded traditions. The family him heartily for his unusual feat of musicianship. group consisted of five His public debut and his subsequent perform- persons, whose important ances were so favorably received that he was in- careers as singers and vited to all the leading opera houses in Italy. teachers of singing ex- Rossini, just on the threshold of his career, was tended, all told, through- living in Naples and, recognizing out the nineteenth cen- at once Garcia’s value as a singer, tury. There were Manuel, wrote for him a part in “Elisa- betta” and later senior, as long as he lived the role of Almaviva in “II Barbiere.” Other Rossini roles in which Garcia the dominating personal- MARIA MALIBRAN. To the right, was ity; Signora Garcia, wife PAULINE VIARDOT-GARCIA especially admired were Tancredi and Otello. and mother; Manuel, In 1816, after the fall of Napoleon, Garcia, now reckoned the junior; Maria, daughter, known later as “Mali- famous old French most important tenor of the day, returned to Paris bran”; and Pauline, daughter, much younger, singer, spoke for all as leading tenor in the com- pany of Catalani, celebrated as “Viardot-Garcia.” Paris when he said, the acknowledged Queen of Song. Manuel, senior, was born in Seville, Spain, in “I love the Andalu- The Parisians found him immensely im- proved 1775. His father is said to have been a gypsy sian frenzy of in all ways and showered him with praise. the man. He puts life into every- musician, his mother a woman of gentle birth. thing about him.” He acquitted himself well in all the current reper- Already an orphan, at the age of six, he was a tory, especially well in the newly composed “Bar- chorister in Seville Cathedral and in that gran- From Paris to biere, ’ and added to Naples his list of roles that of Don , diose edifice received all his formal education. For two years Giovanni, which remained Garcia remained in the French always one of his favor- The exceptional musical qualities and the ex- capital, studying and ites. But his popular success for practicing his art diligently grew too great traordinary vigor of Catalani, mind and body that char- Then always in search who, unwilling to triumphs of new fields, he trans- share her acterized him in later years must have developed feired himself with anybody, and his little family by made his position so uncomfortable early, for by the time he was wav of that seventeen he was Turin and Rome to Naples, he finally broke his him which at that time contract and hied already known as a singer, actor, conductor and was the metropolis o London for the of the operatic world There first of numerous visits. composer of popular musical productions. Oppor- for the first time in his life, he had the'chance tunities for serious musical study were few in to study music under competent masters and Seville, where in 1775 there was not even one remedy defects to uuaon took in his previous education to him as kindly as did Paris and pianoforte, but Manuel took advantage He was of what so fortunate as to study or several years he vocal technique wTth divided his time between was available and in 1792 made his operatic debut Anzam, a these two celebrated tenor, who cities, beginning to to his operatic in Cadiz. His voice his may have been a add and handsome person were pupil of Porpora, V1 S classes the teacher of countless in the art of singing. The year admired, but his acting gave little promise of the singers great 1825,iaoK Vu of Handel’s and Hasse’s the fiftieth of the intensity day From An/l Garcia’s life, marked and resourcefulness for which he ' later Garcia seems to have imbibed apogee of his career. For became famous. theTest tradin the London season alone, From Cadiz he passed to Madrid, or canto, 16 course M which he late, Paseed °f which he in where he appeared „?t„ ht j. produced and sang successfully in an opera of his pupils in singing. 'Z ope as Another piece of good °f his own, he was paid the very large own composition, in the course of which he sang, fortune „ i ^ was his appointment by Murat, salary (for those the Napoleonic days) of £1250. e spirit of 460 youth ( Continued on Page 498) /. British JULY 1942 V Copyright secured ETUDE THE 461 = l

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©184! IT Heller Dp. 47, No. 2Q THEODORE PRESSER Cl. for PIANO SOLO HY SOME EDITIONS insist flow of the music. (Couldn’t be much • I GOT RHYTHM on calling this study “Tri- more wrong, could there?) Gershwin-Stone $ .75 umph” is beyond my compre- Don’t worry about your wrist—it W ...Exactly as he wished it to be played • fascinating rhythm hension. Composers rarely celebrate will follow naturally the outward and and so indicated on the score. That is 75 the big advantage in controlling tempt) Gershwin-Stone tip. victories in the sombre key of C upward movement of your elbow in the new, the modern, the electric

• espanharlem minor. Look over the piano literature Once you know how to play with way . . . bv THE 75 Reddick and see for yourself. Mozart, Bee- easy, swinging elbow upness, you will MODERNE ELECTRONOME • SYMPHONIE thoven and Chopin are usually in not need to exaggerate any of the (Trade Mark »«*. U.S. Pat. Off.) Steiner-Rabinowitch . 1.00 their blackest moods when they write physical movements; they will look ELECTRIC METRONOME • RHAPSODY IN BLUE in this key. There is something dark, natural, graceful and flowing, and ...first choice of professional, teacher Gershwin (Original) . . 2.00 despairing, hopelessly tragic about C will produce beautiful free, rhythmic and student in determining for them- • SUITE OF SERENADES minor. Storm and strife are some- curves. And you will look, feel and selves the accuracy of their timing. Springs run down, their tension weak- I. Spanish 2. Chinese 3. Cuban 4. Oriental times found in it; but if heroics enter sound a hundred times better when ens, the tick-tock of the old-fashioned Herbert 1.00 they are soon cowed. you play. Be sure to remember too metronome becomes irregular, like a worn-out clock. But the controlled im- • THREE PRELUDES Examine this month’s study. (Of all have their founda- that up chords pulse of "The Metronome That Oper- Gershwin 1.00 course you already know it well!) Do tion at the base of the spine, in the ates Electrically” can’t go wrung. It • YESTERTHOUGHTS (Meditation) the opening or closing phrases sound free forward movement of the torso must always heat time at the exact Herbert 50 tempo for which it is set. No springs, triumphant to you? Does the climax from the hips. nothing to wind; simply plug it in, flip • AN AMERICAN IN PARIS give you the “lift” of victory, or the Whenever you decide to play a the switch and note the improvement in Gershwin 2.00 your performance; change tempo with sense of despairing struggle? And down touch chord, don’t forget too one band without interrupting heat. • SIGHTS AND SOUNDS what about Heller’s insistent use of that down touch is an in touch, that GUARANTEED FOR 5 YEARS (An Orchestral entertainment that fateful figure of the double dot is, you let as much of your body arrangement (or piano solo) PRICE *12.50 with its long, despondent weight as you wish into the piano. Dealer Bennett 2.00 J-JU J Ask your about FREE cry on the first beat, followed by the Don’t be one of those misguided souls trial offer, or write direct to • IN A MONASTERY GARDEN soft, swift shuddering sixteenth? And who drop arms heavily on our be- Ketelbey 60 FRED.GRETSCH mfc.co. how do you reconcile the effect of loved instrument or flop on it or jab • 'At Makers of Musical Instruments Since 1M3 ^ staggering and exhaustion of the last it, and then justify the attack by Porter-De Solis 1.00 60 BROADWAY, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK • sixteen measures with any note of calling it “shoulder weight.” MUSIC PUBLISHERS triumph? In this study you have a fine op- HOLDING CORPORATION No, if you must have a title, I sug- portunity to show the extent of your SWING PIANO! gest something like “Heroic Strug- dynamic gradation. Avoid being one Learn to play real Swing Piano. for free M. WITMARK & SONS • HARMS, INC. Send Home gle” or “Valiant Strife.” of Study Folder. TEACHF.RS: write for business oner REMICK MUSIC CORF. those thousands of earnest but CHRISTENSEN STUDIOS. 52 Kimball Hall. Chicago RCA BLDG., ROCKEFELLER CENTER Train yourself from the first to deadly pianists whose range of ex- EW YORK entire play the piece without look- pression is limited to mp, mf, and f. ing at your hands or the keyboard; Test yourself; play one of the meas- PIANO TUNING allied TAUGHT this will forestall any tendency to ures marked ff or sff, then immedi- Splendid field for men and women musicians. hit chords, or to poke or yank down ately follow it by one marked p or pp. School endorsed by Steinway A Sons. Baldwin Piano Co.. W. W. Kimball Co. and other leading piano mfrs. from above. Not a single tone must (Use your soft pedal freely!) Is your Write for information Dr. William Braid White. Principal be played until the finger tip first fortissimo tremendous? Your pianis- School of Pianoforte Technology PED ALIZ ATION! feels its contact with the key top. simo a whisper? Your piano rich, full Color your Piano Playing with artistic use of 5149 AGATITE AVE., CHICAGO the Pedals. How to produce the striking effects Many of the chords are the familiar bodied, yet truly soft? And how about that make your music “different”. A new presentation of this important subject. A quick up variety. Please remember these those measures which direct you to correspondence course. Write for information. REED STUDIOS are not played by the wrist, or by play fp or pf? Is your contrast in- 2912 Alta Vista Bakersfield, Cal. thinking of the shoulder, or by pull- stant and sharp enough? What about “The pedals are the soul of the piano ** ing, pushing or pancaking down first that long crescendo in the middle of and going up afterward. Not at all! the piece? Do you play loudly too They are played simply by a slight soon? Does your right hand melody mMimm upward and outward movement of ring out during the crescendo like a Pianists—Send for fret booklet show- the buoyant elbow tip. At first you trumpet—first soft, later loud, against ing how you may greatly improve your A Definite technic, accuracy, must watch this elbow tip like a the subdued memorizing, sight- but insistent left hand? and Practical System reading and playing thru mental- zouscular co-ordination. hawk. (Too bad we are not wall-eyed Do wkick Quick results. Practice effort you have plenty of reserve r- ALL Piano Students minimized. Used by famous piaDiats, teachers and and Teochers Should students. No obligation. so we could see both elbows at once!) strength left to drive home the cli- Investigate Broad well Studios, Dept. 62 -G Covina, California An upward jerk or downward of pull maxing ffs and sffs with thrilling Vol. 1—For Beginners . . . the wrist will spoil the economy and effect? And finally are those last two Vol. 2—For Students with smoothness of your approach, will pizzicato Fair Knowledge tones soft sobs of despair or . . *1.00 tighten you excessively, will endan- do they bump out like dumb grunts? Vol. 3—Advanced Students *1.00 INCREASE YOUR ger nuance, control, and will ruin the Are they truly ppp or just dull mp? 5HEFTE PIANO IMPROVISING INCOME ! eon all players *1.00, « Easily Substantially —Pleasantly * * * * Take Subscriptions for — ^ Piano teachera the etude music magazine should write us “However so-called sober-minded musicians may disparage consummate for special adver- Wrile for particulars — tising plan. 1712 brilliancy, it is none the less true that every genuine artist CHESTNUT ST. PHILADELPHIA PA. has an instinctive .’’ desire for it —Franz Liszt MUSIC m SO WAIAIH AVI. FORSTER PwtusHca me. • CHICAGO JULY, 1942 481 . ; :

is an there . are unusual, at present ^ when you An Unusual Opportunity abrupt change in quality iff: middle tones to the ascend from the : Voice Questions where the lower, for Singers highest ones. This is to sup- robust voice suddenly ceases ]\/[usical the voice, instead of continuing ( Continued from Page 452) port gradually diminishing strength. with moo Games, Puzzles, is forced to carry DDUTY Sing Here the thin voice jl, iaerJ Ly DR. NICHOLAS Me To Sleep, Absent, Good Bye, spot for some song that we know but 3. Grunt vigorously, like a sick the entire burden. Such a change is calf Books for and Aloha Oe. Among requests three do not have, and of course such a re- on your lowest tones. and alarm, nor is it an ac- Turn these songs of no cause for Carrie Jacobs Bond rank quest is filled from memory. grunts into vigorous tones. excuse to push and force the Alternate- high; these ceptable Summer Home and are 1 Love You Truly, "Even this work has its touches of ly sing and then hum each voice to equalize the scale; for if pitch Just Awearyin' thin accompanied by the full name For You, and, for comedy. Odd requests come to us like from the lowest up as high No question will be answeredin THE ETUDE unless vibrated as it should be, the as pos- child purely . . Only initials, or pseudonym given, will be published. services, A Little Pink Rose. the recent one for Home On The sible. Relax the throat, Studio Parties and address of the inquirer. + ..aIaa zinvi nntrfii’ hoonmo nDWPT’- extend the Of all requests the three songs most Range to be sung at the funeral of a ribs, and serve the sounds with asked vig- for are, Beautiful Isle Of Some- who had left a legacy of $2,500 man orous action from the abdominal * GAMES AND PUZZLES where, I Love You Truly, and Goin’ to be paid to any person who would THE MUSICAL Diction Than A Gradual Development muscles. The vigorous hums FOR Questions Do Male Singers Have Better Home. The great will A Diversity of demand for the look after his thirty cats.” Daniel Bloomfield (60c) range of Female? gradually smooth out By Q. Will /otI please tell me if my Continuing the daily independent the harsh 1 Q. I have reached the opinion that the male HERBERT three Carrie Jacobs Bond songs men- and puz- voice is best suited to soprano or alto singing f course-fibered quality of A book of interesting musical games singer has a cleaner diction than the female. exercises for the robust voice, learn this robust entertaining Middle to E-flat above FOR THE tioned comes from people In all An Unusual Library zles which have high social and It is from F below d the difference in apti- walks r Am I wrong t Or docs voice. features besides educational worth ro all High-C, but I notice that the richer, fuller of life and for all to sing higher and higher with it as tude for clearer diction lie in the of types of services. In addition to the mortuary’s song music lovers, even the young beginners greatest ease 4. tones and those sung with the hare YOUNG well as lower, and softer and more Sing these exercises with the tone or the apathy of the artist! I Other songs attain a flash in the pan list Miss Ray has your and volume are from A-flat below Middle-0 to a portfolio in which robust heard the best singers of both sexes and think vogue intimately, as well as full-toned and voice from the lowest PIANO FUN WITH D-flat above High-C. PIANO ALBUMS while they are being hummed are over sixty selections, collected tones * that John Charles Thomas is the perfect ex- up high FAMILY AND FRIENDS 2. Give me the range of the other voices. and sung by the public— vigorously, and it will gradually ex- as as possible with comfort ample in the art of blending tone and clear such as Bing through the years, and four non-de- S. Do you think my range of roice could Arranged by Dorothy Hughes ($1.25) diction.—H. C. Crosby’s There’s tend its influence within the co- and plenty of good healthy effort. By easily blend with others or would it be better A Gold Mine In The nominational hymn books. She con- , Ex. of games of chance and skill, in solo singingt LAZELLE LIGHT Sky, which was asked for ordinated voice. In time, it will pro- 2 A collection A. know of no physical reason why a on an aver- tinually adds to this private library, and stunts, with musical ac- priced We guessing games . Ho you know of any reasonably age of vide the resonance and vitality for the piano. About 24 require woman should not have as clear a diction as lot once every day for several which has become very valuable. companiment by derive that could be used in the home, for no musical training, 27 require a knowledge a man. In fact, there are many women sing- your one voice from recording one’s voice t It seems to me that, if months during 1940—but those of the lowest to the aplenty for school and club beautifully. Perhaps you II “What about clothes? Do you wear of music. Fun the quiet ers who enunciate GRADE gatherings. The 28 piano one could listen to one’s own voice in Mrs. Bond maintain the highest tones, but always strongest a h m ah m ah. groups, for home are not very familiar with French, German same high anything special?” ___ worth the the home, it would be easier to discover compositions included alone are of and Italian, or you might have mentioned level of popularity. for the lowest tones 5. Now you are . C. E. D. VOLUME ONE and diminishing ready to the book. defects and to cure them “I always wear bright colors, as practice price of — such women as Flagstad or Lehmann. Marlon “There is one request in strength for the upper ones. coordinating the two determines the TOYLAND that has al- dark things are depressing; and I voices. R.V. A. 1 and 3. Quality of tone Anderson and Gladys Swarthout have very ways seemed Again, classification of a voice quite as much as Its fine diction, as do many other women. Mr. MORNING odd to me,” said Miss always remove my hat because you probably hear another stands for “robust voice” and T.V. for GOOD a MUSICAL DOMINOES range. Your range is a long one, but, since Thomas has not only a remarkably clear dic- Ray. “Whenever we have abrupt change in quality “thin voice.” TO THE LAND OF MY a service hat catches the sound. People are when you you say that your best, freest, richest, easiest, tion In several languages, but he has a pro- 1 . 00 for a ($ ) ROMANCE waitress they ask for the song, changing. Deep descend from the middle tones to the and most voluminous tones are from A-flat duction of tone which Is so easy and com- OWN mourning in dress Everybody knows how to play “domi- Lay My Head lower T.V. RV. T.V. R.v. TV. below Mlddle-C to D-flat above Hlgh-C, we fortable that all merely technical difficulties MARCH OF THE TOYS Beneath The Rose.” and attitude is less ones. This is where the thin noes and this musical £ame is played common than it should say that you may be a dramatic so- are lost sight of. He Is the "Beau Ideal” of in the same manner, giving the partici- GYPSY LOVE SONG "Do you and the organist have re- voice suddenly ceases voice, both for used to be. Even the ministers are to support the if i i 'thorough knowledge of note prano. This Is a very valuable American . hearsals?” pants a However, we ROMANY LIFE voice, instead values. This substantial game always is solo singing and for ensemble. adopting a lighter note.” of continuing with h-m hm bm hm a popular favorite. would have to hear you. personally, to be Songs for a Alto: Well Modulated KNOT OF BLUE “No. Funeral musicians are ex- gradually diminishing Low A "People have the idea that funeral strength. Here absolutely certain. Speaking Voice ABSINTHE FRAPPE pected to know their music. the robust 2. give you a table of the usual ranges, Some- singing is so easy,” she remarked in voice is forced to carry We Q. Please suggest some songs I ran sing times I but Individual differences make them very do not And out what is to be her the entire burden. and practice to develop my low voice. My roice clear-cut English. “They say, Be nonchalant, for Musical Card Games approximate. : VOLUME TWO sung until I arrive is a low contralto or alto. I am interested in for the service. ‘Well, if I this is only temporary. can’t sing any other place Those daily developing a low pitched speaking voice, well MOONBEAMS This means keeping oneself familiar exercises I will sing at funerals.’ Let them try for the thin voice, ie MUSICAL AUTHORS 60c modulated.—R. W. with sung WHEN YOU’RE AWAY every song on the firm’s list. louder A deck of 48 cards, each giving the name of We to establish a reputation as a funeral and louder without destroy- A. You give few details about your voice KISS ME AGAIN must be a composer and 10 biograpnical questions. ready to fill any request. If soloist, ing their purity, except that It is a low contralto. We know and they will realize that it will gradually extend TRAMP! TRAMP! TRAMP! we do not nothing of your technical control of your have a song we buy it. On is far its influence ALLECRANDO 60c from easy.” within the coordinated Begin voice, THINE ALONE several by humming the two, then the range, your musicianship, or whether or not occasions I have waited in the voice. Teaches the names of all the notes, the value The lyric soprano has almost same Joan Ray with her full, rich voice, In time it will you know any foreign languages. We must BECAUSE YOU RE' YOU office provide the gliding from one to the of notes and rests, keys, and time. with perhaps one or two semitones less at the while a song was being pur- her sweetness other. When make a “shot In the dark” when we suggest calmness, and her ability for and smoothness for top. Dramatic soprano: I'M FALLING IN LOVE chased, your you can do this smoothly by vigor- ELEMENTAIRE 60c the following songs: Schubert, Death and and then have gone right up mental one voice WITH adjustment supplies the from the highest to ously Ex. 2 the Maiden; Brahms, Immer triser wird mein SOMEONE to the organ loft and the extending the ribs, you will be Teaches the rudiments of music. So easy sung it. Once needed lowest tones, Schlu miner ; Holmes, Kgpris Rossi. Ah rrndi- LOVE IS THE BEST OF ALL qualities. Consequently she always strongest young children can readily play it. in a while a request for able to sing the scale smoothly, with- mi Burleigh, Deep River; Daniel Wolf. Iris. has to be turned receives letters he highest from people express- ones and diminishing The publishers of The Etude will get any or Price 75c each down because we do not in out a break, or an apparent change SCHERZANDO 60c know the ing appreciation strength for all of them for for some solo that the lowest A beginner's game of cards in which the staff you. song or it is ones. in quality. out of print. A substitu- notation 2. To develop a well modulated, low-pitched has helped heal their grief. Such re- is used as a basis. Mezzosoprano, take off one or two tones at tion is made but not soprano, voice, we suggest that you study with a M. WITMARK & SONS before we have sults indicate that the company the top, of the range of the dramatic is CREAT COMPOSERS 60c and add one or two at the bottom. Contralto: woman who has the pitch and quality of RCA BLDG • exhausted every effort to get the se- ROCKEFELLER CENTER justified in the high valuation During Similar to the well-known literature game voice that you admire. One learns much lection. placed the many years I At times we are asked have be Authors. Each card gives the portrait, dates from imitation. If this Is not possible, re- NEW YORK on the upon its music. a teacher Ex.3 of singing, of birth and death of the composer as well member to speak slowly and carefully, In countless st The Teacher’s Hound a dents as a list of four of his best compositions. have come to my deeply pitched voice, never allowing excite- studio w ment or emotion to raise the pitch or allow 7 Wide ranges Table TRIADS OR CHORDS 35c the voice to strident. - bu * th become Do not force FREEMANTEL will sanasang th withw twof qualities A card game that helps pupils to a mastery of the breath, and form the words by a very that were the common train ( Continued from Page 454) chords in music, the various keys free action of the enunciating muscles. Listen YOUR VOICE and their ”1 they Seemed signatures. attended & concert given by Mary Stewart. a tota and learn from those speakers and singers rocmer Bridging unrelated,unrelated pupil of Frederic Freemantel. I was so the Voice ^in an for its whose voices you like, both In person and impnamd amazingly shr own sake and build a firm founda- MUSICAL CASINO 60c by her fine singing I travelled 10.000 tion over the air. inllea rrom Shanghai to New York t for later study are left in the back- for the privi- ^ bridged into 0 The matching, pairing, etc., arc accomplished lege of studying with Mr. Freemantel.” ( ground. Continued from Page smoothly flo by means of the major and minor intervals < Signed) Priscilla Pote-Hunt 449) m? voice. Five Here a dollars for a is and the common chords. A Dramatic Tenor some of the piece of five pages FREEMANTEL STUDIO exercises naturally much more alluring a child Dramatic tenor: almost the same, with a 0- I am forty years of age, of good looks, that enabl to 205 Wsit 57th St. Now York. N. Y. hem than or two af the bottom. This Is very rare good physique and personality possess two different voices you must think to widen their "the joy of the working" and tone a and I up and down the range strangely, voice. BarltQne: a strong tenor voice. My teachers told the quality scales with a qual- command aSgag parents seem to make no objec- hare sound, hear it in the lty of all its tlon.-w. of the Great me that my voice is that includes both the tones M„ Maine. Music Masters stronger than Caruso's, mind’s ear, robust and 1. and that I should and free the throat so Whine gently By Grace Elizabeth Robinson ($1.00) make good in opera. I hare the thin voices. It and clearly 1. lovers is not difficult lonesome y likee Beginners of all ages assimilate both memorized "Pagliacci” and part of "Aida.” that the vocal edges can to puppy ’ This combination—Pictures Stories Music mMUSIC Fine records at bar- easily re- Turn , — — W I sing with this clefs Am I too old to study for opera f— coordinated simultaneously if they are taught —is irresistible to children fas- A. W. gain prices. Boch, voice Wh“ provides ... „ , spond with the right adjustment. >»- *ar cinating — Beethoven, Brohms. To Stretch as parts entertainment. Each of the stories is Mozart, Wagner, etc., ployoble open the throat, K Si^L of one grand staff of eleven maintain or a great master, A. It is on any phonograph. Original imports ascend the scale smoothly, stretch lines, related in language clear to be regretted that you did not cost SI. 50 to extended ribs, Middle C of the to a child. 52.50 each—American duplicates and see that a course being Favorite pieces by the hero of each decide to study lor opera fifteen years ago. only 50c ond 75c open the throat a little breath eleventh. story arc introduceef Send for FREE catalogue containing more, yawn- column If the clef first, in easy form for piano if your voice is as good hundreds of from the ,0 G is learned as the and as strong as your selections. wise, for each abdominal muscles “ U tale is unfolded, and suitable illustra- step, to allow the vocal •.Sesfi confusion is often tions letter says it is, and your looks, physique serves the vocal Telax'th caused later when the are generously placed throughout the edges like the r°at pa; book. and personality The GRAMOPHONE SHOP, Dept. edges to stretch; bow- sage and F clef is The twelve composers are equally fine. However, E and to descend, ing of a extend introduced. thus introduced violin. are: mch, Beethoven. Brahms, Chopin. there Is no good In crying over spilled milk. 18 East 48th Street. New York relax the throat to allow 2- °ly Handel them to You will H smoke! Do you mean to say Haydn, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Schu- Our suggestion Is that you should study two discover that bert, Schumann, loosen, just as strings the middle at anybody Verdi, and Wagner operatic r«‘>les, words, are stretched tones in the world offers five dol- music and action In TRAIN sound better 4. There are several makes of recording , to raise than all f iars for ma- the original language. When you are sure the pitch and loosened to the abdominal “ memorizing five pages? Why, E2R. others. This is muscles. chines: and good ones cost from about $150 that you can sing them well lower where the two tnats tiptop (and act them, it. voices union wage! I should think to $200, including a good microphone. A cer- too) communicate naturally overlap with one of the great con- each other, the children THEODORE PRESSER CO. tain skillful manipulation of the machine is Now forget the two and it sing m °Uth would demand double pay ductors In Montreal, Toronto, Boston. voices as sep- thl an produce good New t0 6Xtend this foliowin^exerci or overtime. Everything in Music Publications necessary, to a record which York, Chicago or Philadelphia, arate entities, and coordinated aS We are breathless to know asking for an swing the voice region and as low hig will last about one hundred playing hours. audition. will G/Results GUARANTEED! from end as who pays He tell you quite unequivocally h' bu.dd. to end. Unless possible ? a for the racket—teacher, par- 1712 CHESTNUT ST., PHILA., PA. The Theodore Presser Company might strengthen the vocal organa- -w you clear maintai be whether or not you are on the v.ne.ne leasona—but by ’ Pure, n right track. pound eel- thin , or entierally correct 482 tones anonymous musical patrons? willing to obtain one for you. or tell you Do it now though, for silent and vocal exercise*, you have no time to with ut**y ouamntee comolete satisfaction where you could get one. It is certainly Wr, le for Voire (Continued lose. There is always room for that rare bird J™ Book. FUFF Went tT 22 on Page 504) to hear one’s voice -' e*' sigmedTfVsriS valuable on a record. a good dramatic tenor. PERFECTarigenT™.£VOICE INSTITlTE.Stvfjv 5117, HE- LriiSt. CHICAGO THE ETUDE JULY, 1942 483 — . — ; f . /

1 ody; genius clothes them A/usig PEAC E OY them actually it follows the path of Counterpoint in Plain Language and sinew, and breathes into the post-romantics. This music may ne- yate/r Aotns- its living fire. utter outlined, cessitate repeated hearings for its ( Continued from Page 459) With the progress thus full entered appreciation. Biggs gives a urit/i pfo'bUMtd* however, our student has splendid the of the polyphonic performance and recording is ex- explained as follows: The whole note Beethoven makes much use of it, only the threshold way to go; cellent. ORGAN MUSIC Is arts. He has still a long C, equal to four quarter notes, and a lovely example is the middle Doc. in future discus- French Art Songs Apres Un erJ ly HENRY S. FRY, Mus. C-C-C-C. These may be changed by section of the scherzo from his so but as we shall see reve _AnM rapidly from (Faure) and Si mes vers visits to neighboring notes, provided called “Moonlight Sonata.” sion, the horizons widen avaient des Chapter of the A. G. O. ailes (Hahn) Psyche (Paladilhe) Ex-Dean of the Pennsylvania that the identity of the original is On the ridiculous side, it is plain now on. ; and not lost: CDBC, CBDC, DCBC, BCDC, syncopation, and as such the father Chanson triste (Duparc); Offrande all those resemble the "turn”; CEDC, of all ragtime, jazz, swing, torch and (Hahn) and L’Heure exguise (Hahn) questions will be answered in THE ETUDE unless accompanied by the full CDEC, CABC, CBAC. All those boogie-woogie music. As Hollywood Maggie Teyte (soprano) and Gerald No be pub- name and address of the inquirer. Only initials, or pseudonym given, will changes use C twice, but some free- says, "It’s terrific!” Moore (piano) . Victor set 895. The Unheard lished. Naturally, in fairness to all friends and advertisers, we can express no opinions dom is allowed so as to arrive smooth- To those who contend that Fifth Species: Called Florid. It em- most of as to the relative qualities of various instruments Refreshment flows ly at the first note of the next meas- braces a freer use of all the previous these songs have suffered from Postlude repe- from organ pipes ure; thus, CBED-C. Scale progres- species, and is, in fact, of the essence titions we point out that it takes only sions are preferred. of melody itself. Only a little genius 451) a good performance of |C{ A COPY ICc ( Continued from Page any one of 70) IN CANADA I In these trying times, inspirt- 1 M IM 16' Their use is Swell to Swell or endless, both in melody is needed to vitalize it! them to make it live again. Q. I am contemplating studying the organ. added to vary the effect iional organ music brings wel- Miss satisfactory. I formerly played all ‘ by ear” but for the last 4' coupler, or both, If results are and counter melody. Compressed into Reduced to simple form, the love Teyte proves our point TEACHERS:—You can encourage parents to keep up twelve come refreshment. Solace S. G. Pease conclusively, children's music lessons ir you don't discourago two or three years I have been endeavoring The registration for a choir of men of sixteenth notes they form the runs the cost of music. CENTURY EDITION re- melody from Tschaikowsky’s “Romeo for she makes them live them with to play by note. I studied all last year on the voices, will depend upon volume of tone Postlude in E. M. Read here in a keeps the cost of pieces at a minimum More than ever, an instrument G —at only 15c— of passage being played. and curlicues which fold and unfold and Juliet” music is nothing but a bit doesn’t restrict your teaching in any way. tpiano, and can play fairly well by note. What quired and character truly memorable manner. Few sing- —yet, embodying reliable qualities of Postlude in F J. E. Roberts are chances successfully studying organ t You might try for general support Swell so gracefully in all Mozart’s Remember, this standardized price has not been my of music. of florid counterpoint over first spe- 4', Great construction, excellence of tonal Festal Postlude in C. G. N. Rockwell ers are as gifted as Miss Teyte; her achieved by printing an inferior Edition. If you are Some people say one should be well learned in Violin Diapason. Flute Harmonic Chopin’s Minute "Waltz all skeptical regarding this, we would urge you loud or begins with cies counterpoint for bass tenor and at piano—others that knowledge of bass notes is Dulciana, Viola dl Gamba (if not too form and a responsive electric Marcia Pomposa G. N. Rockwell artistry embodies both an intimacy most earnestly, for your own sake and for the benefit a copy of Century technic can be ac- Melodia, with Swell to Great a row of changing notes which break alto, with the bass as cantus firmus: of your students, that you secure sufficient and that piano harsh) and action, is essential. AH these and Joyous March J. H. Rogers and a directness that are admirable. and compare it with any other existing edition which quired as one proceeds with the organ. What coupler, playing on the Great organ. If pedal away and run have or may be familiar with, and we are more, are found in each VI icka up the scale. In free Ex. 3 you may Bourdon 16' with man- Donizetti: L’Elisir certain that Century will prove positively and con- is your thought and advice f—J. V. D. stops are required the Postlude J. H. Rogers d'Amore Una furtiva Organ and guarantee a lasting, counterpoint, chromatic intervals clusively that it has no superior. ual couplers will probably be found suitable. xih r: in lagrima: and Verdi: Rigoletto one. also Postlude D A. L. Scarmolin — Recit. All the suitable classics and a multitude of Stand- A. If you have acquired a fair knowledge Perhaps the Qulntadena Is not a good artistic performance. may be freely used. A charming 1 modern compositions are available in “CEN- and : ard of reading music, you might, with hard work, It should be usable as a solo stop and the Postlude March G. S. Schuler Parmi veder le lagrime; EllriCO at this standardized 15c price, irrespective passage derived from skill with the TURY” grade Let one your contributions to as to whether the Edition contains two or twenty successfully study organ. A fluent piano tech- Tremolo can be used with It. Different of o. Postlude Pomposo G. S. Schuler Caruso with Victor third species occurs in the middle Jg- *8_ Symphony Or- pages. nic is an advantage, and while a knowledge chimes are available, and the price would be the stability of the notion, selected at random from Installation and section of Postlude in D E. H. Sheppard chestra. Victor disc 11-8112. Here are a few our of bass notes Is advisable it is not ideal prepa- dependent on this feature, be your continued interest and Schumann’s Novellette, Op. catalogue: ration. If you decide to take up the study of so forth. We suggest your securing an esti- Festal Caruso’s activity in the arts. • ••••• 99, No. 9. Chromatic runs in the bass March S. T. Strang rendition of the Donizetti con- builder. PIANO SOLOS, ea. the organ, we advise you by all means to mate from an organ offers CENTURY ] 5 C part are later transferred to the March Postlude in C R. M. Stults aria a striking example of his tinue your piano work. f\ If o particular organ organ treble, then Evening Devotion T. D. Williams lyrical gifts. (Capital letter indicates key—number the grade.) Q. Two pears ago I began to study V'u problem hat presented f/*) back again. A familiar Both recordings are ' Q. I have been studying the organ for a under an excellent teacher, and practiced on \ ' itself, a II irks technician 132 Amaryllis (Air of Louis XIII), E— 4. . . .Ghys use of third species is to provide a Postlude g. A. Buraett among his best, hence pedal etc. they should 746 Avalanche, Am—3 Heller year and have become greatly interested in an organ with a two octave straight jS isill gfatUx assist. 1321 Barcarolle (Tales of Hoftni'n). F—3. Offenbach ponderous running bass at Postlude in E-flat be welcomed organ specifications and planning. I enclose board. Eater I did find a little difficulty in ad- the wind e- W. Fauikes in the present re-re- 514 Beautiful Blue Danube, D—4 Strauss — imaginary organ, which to pedal board on 1606 Betty’s Waltz. C— 1 Martin the stop list of an justing myself to the concave up of a triumphal march, as in Wag- Sortie—Postlude J. G. Ropartz cordings, which provide more real- 2750 Big Bass Fiddle. The. C— 1 Hopkins my m ind would be of most- value for its size another organ. Recently I discontinued my ner’s 147 Black Hawk Waltz. Eb—2 Walsh Tannhduser March. Postlude in D H. R. Shelley istic orchestral Butterflies. and cost. Will you please give your advice and illness but would like to con- backgrounds than the 2416 Blue Valse Cap.. D—J . Leon Dore study because of That melody as it progresses 516 Bridal Chorus (Lohengrin), . .Wagner Fourth Species: Suspensions makes Postlude in lib —3. criticism t—P. K. G. tinue it again. A music teacher began the study and B-flat A. E. Batiste originals did. 1963 Bunch of Daisies. A. Valse. G 1 Martin use of all the familiar — this summer with another organ Retardations. Written passing notes, 999 Butterfly, The, Etude. Em -5 Lavalio of organ WICKS Postlude against the C.P. in D minor J. B. Calkin 1704 Butterfly, fairly sat- practice changing Wings Over Jordan— Eight Negro Spir- Op. 81. No. 4. D—3 Merkel A. The instrument should prove teacher, who would not permit her to notes, and so on, that are 968 Crimson Blushes. Caprice. in half notes, the second half note Postlude in C minor G—4 Lester isfactory for an instrument of that size. We on the straight pedal board. Is this teacher ituals; The Wings Over 2973 Dance of Goldenrods. F—3 Fitzpatrick the stock-in-trade of any Jordan Choir, the following changes, additions and type organ of each measure is "tied” across contra- 2671 Dark Eyes. Dm—3 Grooms suggest correct in his opinion t Does this of to H. E. Parkhurst 2541 Deep puntist. It Worth Kramer, conductor, Rev. Glen River (Transcription). C—3 Grooms so forth: To the Great organ—the addition really retard progress so that it would require ORGANS does not mean, however, the first 1385 Edelweiss Glide. Waltz. —1 . . . Vanderbeck half note in the second Postlude in Eh stops; in Swell like A-flat J. C. H. Rinck T. Settle, 2738 El Choclo (Tango Argentine). Dm—3.Vllloldo of Twelfth and Fifteenth the twice as long to finish study t I would that Tschaikowsky laboriously pieced narrator. Columbia set 499. measure, and may clash with the Postlude in F 1018 Elegie (Melody), Op. 18. Em—4. .. .Massenet organ a substitution of Violin Diapason for advice for two reasons—first, I would like to Highland.. Illinois K. F. Becker Those 1614 Elizabeth Waltz. C—1 Martin them together from a text book. It who have heard this fine the Open Diapason; that the Cornopean be of continue my own study, and secondly, I hare Cantus Firnws above or below. It is Postlude— 1225 Fairy Wedding, Waltz. C—2 Turner “Glory” 1304 Falling addition of a Mix- pedal the miracle of w. Kern Negro chorus in its Sunday Waters, Reverie. Eb— 4 Truax a bright character and the started two students on the straight must resolve music that these worn morn- 209 Fifth Nocturne, Op. naturally on to a har- Postlude in 52. Ab— 4 Leybnch ture stop and a 4’ Clarion; in the Choir organ organ, but will certainly have them discon- tags of D minor A. J. Silver ing 1959 Floral Parade, The. Valse. C 1 Martin melody, distilled through the broadcasts over the Columbia — of Piccolo 2’ and to the Pedal mony note of the measure following, Festal 217 Flower Song. Op. 39. F—3 Lunge the addition a tinue if you think best.—S. M. H. Postlude O. 1070 Make THE ETUDE Your Marketing Place mind of genius, emerge with E. Schminke network will welcome these record- Flowers and Ferns, Tone Poem. G—4..Keiser department the addition of Dulciana 16', Dul- and it must make sense. It the 1109 General Grant’s March. F— 3 Mack can not Thanksgiving Postlude ciana 8' and a 16' Reed stop of suitable size, Etude Advertisers Open the Doors to Real stamp of originality; and with ings; those who have 238 Gypsy Encampment. Am—2 Behr A. The use of the concave radiating pedal be left hanging in the air. some not heard the 628 Gypsy Rondo. G 3 Haydn extension of the Swell Cornopean. In Opportunities — or an board. Is, of course, most useful, but we quality peculiar to _ A. H. Turner choir will 2379 Hanon Virtuoso. Pianist. Part 1 Burdick Illustrating each tone poet do well to investigate its the Coupler section might be added Choir to It twice as the third and fourth 2203 Hungarian Dance. No. 5. A— 5 Brahms would not agree that would take Postlude in D 4'. who uses them. G. E. Whiting work. 164a Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2. Cm—5 Bendel Great 16 & long to finish your study on the straight pedal species, the following from Stylistically the singing recalls 1013 In Albrechts- Postlude in Rank and File, O— 2 Lange Certain F J. E. 1015 Kamennol Ostrow. Rubinstein board nor would we say that it is necessary berger is in patterns of melody have West the Hall- Johnson FI—5 three part writing. The Choir, although the 2097 La Golondrlna. The Swallow. G—3..SerradelI Q. I have access to a two manual pipe or- for you to discontinue your students’ work. been used over 2694 Let ’Er Go! (March) F—3 Wood "alto” is the and over. A striking performances of gan. There are several things about it that I It will be an advantage for the student to be Cantus Firmus. The the present group •3 9 Love and Flowers. Em—3 Aldrich illustration 21*7 do not understand . Stops are named on en- of this is found in are Love Dreams (Liebestraum). Ab—6 Liszt able to play whichever pedal board happens counterpoint above it is of the fourth the not prearranged but 313 Melody developed in F. F— 4 Rubinstein closed list. I also enclose a rough diagram of to be available in connection with his or her QUIT SEARCHING! first four notes of 8?* Menuet in G. No. species, the running bass How Dry I Am. apart from the 2. G—2 Beethoven the console. The three pistons above the Swell radiating, below it of printed page with the 813 Minuet (Don Juan). G—2 Mozart work. It might be possible to have a They are * *75 Minute the third identical with the Waltz. Op. 64. No. 1. Db—3.. Chopin organ stops and below the Swell organ work concave pedal board attached to your instru- FOR THAT species: opening conductor. Moonbeams Large Stocks 2?72 on the Lake. C—3. .. .Fitzpatrick above the Great organ of the of Moonlight perfectly, but those ment, thus removing the possible objection. Larghetto from Beethoven’s ioo Sonata. 02m—6 Beethoven Edwards: Into the Morning Prayer. stops and below the Great organ do not. What ,|28 . Ex. I “Second Night: and Camp- Melodie. F— 2. . .Streabbog SHEET Symphony,” a melody *226 Mountain Belle. Schottische. F—2 Kinkel to remedy this condition f On the rich bell-Tipton: 352 can be done Records on A Spirit Flower; Gladys Over the Waves. Waltzes. G—3 Rosas Q. Is is right for a church congregation or r—J in the quality Hand 361 left side the Crescendo pedal are tico pedals. peculiar to Poet and Peasant. Overture* D 4 Suppe of parts, or it MUSIC! wm• Beethoven Swarthout — r any audience to sing in is the m (mezzo soprano) with Vic- One is a Combination pedal for Swell stops, — ( W which one has to call “sublime.” Continued from Page proper thing for any such group to sing only TONKabinets 444 ) tor but the other takes off all stops of the Swell etc. Symphony Orchestra. Victor disc VIOLIN AND PIANO DUETS, ea. in unison t—E. H. V. H. file sheet music The same figure, J5 C this it should dot On the however, appears - that are on. Is what handily, keep it 10 1001 . Swell three pedals. in several of Each number has separate parts for Violin & Piano right side of the are more sorted by types, Mendelssohn’s “Songs Hanson chose the A. The matter of a congregation or audi- SPH moving scene of Both The first is a Great to Pedal reversible. I do composers or of Without these songs are favorites A— 1 to A—3 Very easy to medium Words,” notably the the King s the the ence singing in parts or in unison Is a difficult titles in specially middle burial, in which B— 1 to B—3 Easy to difficult not seem to be able to ascertain use of The the war- of students to control, musical effect designed draw- fourth species of counterpoint section of the Duetto. and singers alike. Miss C —1 to C—3 Medium to concert solos other two pedals. Please give me a registration one and the would But here again rior’s tell of their dead er-trays. They is sovereign’s Swarthout during Holy Communion, depend on whether the body of singers in the plainly “syncopation." When put the Mendelssohn sings them w ith admirable 2*78 Beautiful Blue for playing softly protect sheet to “flavor” is unmis- prowess whiie the Danube. A—3 Strauss audience was well balanced as to musical women lament £°,at Song. A~ 1 Vogt and a registration for a choir of twelve men's music against good use, it produces cross takable. as artistic restraint *>44\V*\ likely accents the and a rare beauty Crimson Blushes. Caprice. B—2 Lester voices. use is the Quintadcnaf It can- parts. This is not to be true in many loss and damage. burial mound is Dark Of what and the clash built. There is of tone. ?667 Eyes. B—2 Grooms cases. Unless unison singing is explained and Lovely, fine fur- of momentary disson- Lastly, the first 835 Dream of not be noticed with full organ, and it does not eight great the Shepherdess. C—1. . . .Labitzky measures of nobility, dignity frequent announcement is made, it will prob- niture styles for ance. It and power ream Wa,t A~1 Vogt sound very good as a solo stop. Should the can be sublime or ridiculous. How Dry I Am, in Cluck: Crfeo 2408idna B . £ homes. Business- emerge from the tins —Che faro senza Euridice, Hungarian Dance. No. 5. B—3 Brahms ably be advisable to let matters take their mind music to which 457 La Tremolo be used with this stop if I use it a like cabinets for It is, for instance, the of the performers and Paloma. A— 3 or B—2 Yradier natural course. very founda- the Viennese Che pure ciel ove and Flowers. time f be the schools, bands, Lehar as the first Ho full justice. ; Rise Stevens (mez- onn E A—3 or B—2 Aldrich very short What would cost of tion of Isolde’s Love-Death, eight Menuet in G. A—3 or B— 1 Beethoven having chimes installed R. W. studios. Sizes to the theme measures of the zosoprano) ve the Waves. — waltz from Sowerby: with the Columbia Con- *f60 2 r Waltz. A—3 Rosas hold from 450 Symphony i„ 29 Poet Q. I think that II. II. in The Etude would of which is C major ? and Peasant. Overture. B—3 Suppe to distinctly derived from “The Merry (for cert *•51 1600 sheets Widow.” Orchestra, Star of Hope. Reverie. 1 Kennedy be interested in knowing article E P rS conducted by Erich B— A. We suggest that you consult the organ- about the on of music. This the fourth species, as this Beethoven playin JoO Traumerei and Romance. B—2 Schumann Electronics simplified and Mendelssohn S the Leinsdorf. 2866 w Guitars. ist of the church, or the proper authorities which appeared in Radio-Craft. A 11 -drawer style cer- Organorgan ;fof theth p Columbia disc 71365-D. 7, ? B— 2 Grooms TMemorial 1744 Valse Barcarolle, friend told this article holds about 800 . passage shows: tainly Church A—2 Offenbach at the location of the organ. The additional me of and described were well drilled Har- * in counter- vard Vocally this is the results 3 5 Vi high. University. one of Miss Stevens’ The stop you mention may be an Open Diapason. he obtained as being very success- Ex. a point, and Victor set 894. Century Catalogue contains over 3,000 compo- WRITE FOR probably Lehar had finest sitions consulting a practical ful. He used the prestwood sounding board some ictor is to be records. In both selections there consisting of PIANO SOLOS— DUOS and We suggest the of organ free illustrated knowledge of commended TR I0 v, °L*N and PI ANO — DU OS — TRIOS and contact microphone. Also suggest that II. it. Long years of study for,0 r its is notable , £.7: mechanic who can personally examine the helpful folder 0( “; beauty of tone and expres- QUARTETS— SAXOPHONE and PIANO — H. cultivate friendship with TONK MFG. CO. (Dept. 212) and name so organized the Jmerlcan MANDOLIN and GUITAR and pistons and advise you as to remedying the a number of re- of their minds co sion. VOCAL. 1980 N. Magnolia Ave., Chicago nearest that when poser. This Stylistically, ren- defects or explaining conditions. The uses of pair men through whom he might pick up odds dealer. the is a more however, her Ask moment of inspiration sober and re your dealer for Century music, and if he can’t and ends of second hand chest, came the dition of supply the pedals depend on what they are supposed pipes and so strmned work Che pure ciel is more cred- you. send your order direct to us. Our com- skill was there than others plete catalogue to affect. The combination pedals to the right forth and build a small instrument suitable with which to make of Sower! itable will be mailed you FREE on request. 0n eC0r S than her Che almost of the Swell In addition to the Great to Pedal for his purpose, for much less than he could the best d ' faro. The possible use of it. ^ thmeS here Counter- given dance-like CENTURY MUSIC reversible, may be Great organ combination buy the lumber. C. A.vB. TONKali ela « PUBLISHING CO. — nets point supplies bora t tempo adopted in the lat- the dry bones of contrapuntal treat- pedals. The practical mechanic can also ad- mel- mintment bybv the ter destroys 254 West 40 St., New York. N. Y. the composer; the dignity and pathos vise on this point. For a soft registration we the work sug- A. We will forward to the Inquirer the in- of the scene. suggest Swell Aeolina 8'. To this may be formation you send. for Sheet Mitsic JULY, 1942 THE ETUDE 485 ! — — ! —

ex- Italian makers, before vulnerable places have settling 0n come true, so it cracks in pattern mm, had three of them re-sale value their famous and varnish Violin Collecting cellent tones, but their isn’t impossible! collector must made a few violins on the affected, and a pat- My first big thrill was in discover- is very hard, Violin Dues' commercial worth tern, using a light colored tioil old always think of the 'IUrn for the Amateur ing what presumably was a fine orange-yellow varnish. This a of his collection! instru- Italian violin, gathering dust in answered this venture was with an old ment description! used furniture shop. The proprietor My next I Workers < Continued from Page 455) Italian rushed to an appraiser. Premium violin. I felt that the wanted twenty-five dollars for it. This French JinMverJ Lj ROBERT BRAINE rather cruel to me, After an interminable period, and I was makers had been he is a lot for a “blind buy”— only every old violin collector, said, “I’ve seen one Mantegatia Now you may earn as premiums to suffer a total loss. It is best to not exactly sure of my judgment. although No questions will be answered in THE ETUDE unless accompanied by the full name gets back to collect- like this. It is entirely different and address of the inquirer. Only initials, or pseudonym given, will be published. adopt the policy of never spending a There were no strings or bridge, so sooner or later, from the instruments we associate large amount for a violin, on general the tone could not be tested. But the ing Italian works! with A Superb Set of an old French these makers, but it is genuine! 1644-1737. He was the greatest master in the (and practical) principles. On the fine old scroll fascinated me, and I One day I discovered One “The Strad Magazine” devoted matter his striking resem- of the first Mantegatias made!” L T R —"The Strad Magazine.” of violins that ever lived, and contrary, it is though fiddle that bore a wise to seek at low was certain that the top, the Violin and Violin Playing, pub- name is known all over the civilized world. is it mainly to Lupot. But the back had “How much worth?” I still appears on His father was Allessandro Stradivari, his prices as many instruments of real cracked considerably, had an excel- blance to a asked lished in London, England, has not mother. Moroni. Stradivari married COMPOSER which I with a throat trembling as usual. The war Anna was commercial value as possible, lent old oil varnish; and the back was a peculiar type of varnish from sheer the book stands with existence, violin lovers will twice, first to a widow. Signora Capra, in 1667. the ecstasy. bombed it out of the fond hope of finding of the in- knew had not been applied by obtained in the and then to Signorita Antonia Zambelli in a real “old a thing beauty! I bought be glad to know. It can be neatly shaded “I’ll give you six hundred to the office of 1699. • master" In the process. I discovered strument and at an appraisal later, original maker. It was dollars United States, by writing . PLATES published by Ernest N. “Only two of Stradivarius’ sons followed the in- for it,” he said, “but Violins and Violinists, three old masters, and was deceived I found that it was a cheap Saxon around the sides, and while no doubt you ” their father’s profession. Francesco and on several fiddles which were not fiddle, worth about five dollars. The strument showed signs of real wear can get more ! Omobono. The house in which he spent fifty- eight years of his life, and in which he died, worth half what was paid for them. scroll teas good, but was new, other- in the proper “wear places,” I was I sold the Mantegatia for eight premium is at present No. 1 Piazza Roma, a modest . «ere is probably the most unique Violins by Schweitzer H By selling the “mistakes” wise the fiddle worthless. After convinced of the violin’s authen- hundred dollars! And then I building of Stradivari ever offered to ETUDE Premium at half was not went Johann Baptist Schweitzer was a three stories. was a have oi W. R.— of eight porcelain plates, each with the head price the scroll crazy. I bought every made violins pupil of Nicola Amati. in whose shop he set front, Composers to students who had little spending ten dollars getting the ticity. The top was superb, old fiddle in well known violin maker who a famous composer imprinted in sepia on the of worked for many years, and many violins made s leading i : n — n orf ictir* well known expert writes of one of that composer money to spend, it sight for the next at Budapest. A the manuscript was possible to fiddle in playing condition, I sold it months. But the by him were furnished with Amati labels, the edge; and a brier him, “He made very fine flat model violins.” melodies running around Represented liquidate part of the “mistakes,” for lightning didn’t strike violin and sold as . It was in the year 1666 biography of him on the back of the plate. at ten dollars, checking off the thrice! Six Sorry I cannot set a value on your that he began himself, did the seeing it. Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., to work for and he • same time passing on a better twenty-five dollars to experience. that varnish on the back! I bought months later I was so discouraged without Eight and a half inches in diameter, these plates furnish so until 1730, that is sixty-four years. The violin dealers in New York City, can used for studio decoration or for serving instrument to the student than his This has to happen to every instrument for forty dollars and (and capital may be amateur the my was running low) you quotations on these violins. work of Stradivarius is divided into four food by the teacher when she offers refreshments Beethoven small budget would have collector, periods: 1. The violins standing under the after recitals or group classes. Teachers with studios procured for never again is his thirst took it to Mi-. Heifetz’s violin maker, that it seemed best to give most of in their Chopin influence of his master. Amati, and called. nr music lovers with sDecial music rooms through regular commercial channels. on Violin Making so acute that he will jump into a trap who discovered that it was a very fine my “mistakes” to poor students. Book violins, Grieg A Amatis6 1666-1690 ; 2. the so-called B. W. T.—For a start in learning to make So a little altruism comes in, which headfirst. By a costly “mistake” Long Strads having a length of about four- he example of the work of Jean Francois few were sold, and then I decided to violins, you might get the book; “The Violin, Liszt always In- teen and a half inches. 1690-1700; 3. the sweetens the taste of a hobby! gains the poise and self-control Aldric, contemporary of Lupot, and How to Make it. by a Master of the a quit the whole thing. Strads. set Mendelssohn This contains one hundred and Grand somewhat shorter, but broader. Here is how you may win one or a complete How does one prepare for an needed by a collector. strument.” ama- good My twen- whose work he copied. The explana- But along came a all of 1700-1725; and 4. the violins made in the last man who said he forty-three pages, taking up elements Secure one subscription to THE ETUDE at $2.50 Paderewski teur collector’s career? First, he ty-five dollar loss things, it gives years of his life, showing the high age of their must was excellent train- tion for the peculiar varnish on the wanted to trade his fiddle for one violin making. Among other and you may have one plate of your own Schubert read of the Stradlvarius violins. maker. The last violin he made (1737) states selection. every authentic book that he ing; my next purchase was tempered very simple. careless the measurements back was A re- “not so loud.” The very word “loud” purchased through the pub- that it was made in his ninety-fourth year. Tschaikowsky can beg, The book can be Send 7 subscriptions and the entire set of borrow, or (temporarily) by the lesson. pair adjusted his He made altogether about 2.000 violins, and man had clamps in violinese usually denotes a cheap lishers of The Etude. eight plates is yours. steal on the left, when he died, a large number of them subject of old violins. too tightly and had marred the German fiddle, for they are the unfinished. These were finished by his sons as there is a possibility that the supply may be limited. This browsing becomes A Near "Find" A Good Book on Violin Playing We suggest you act promptly a most im- original his pupils, were fitted the varnish. To remove the tell- “loudest” in the field 1. “Violinist’s Lexi- and and with portant —at least under H. S. T.—M. D. —The part of the hobby, and has In an old violin repair shop excellent labels. Sub-disciplina di Ant. Stradivarius. or. was tale marks he had wiped off the the player’s ear. I con,” by George Lehman, is an marvelous So scarcely looked Sorte la disciplina di Ant. Stradivarius. therapeutic effects. The discovered a dust covered fiddle work, treating of all branches of violin play- The Etude Music Magazine marred varnish with alcohol on a at his violin, but let him try over pub- “The labels of Stradivarius vary somewhat subject of is my ing. It can be purchased through the music a gentle one. And which had been held several years in size, but average three and a quarter inches cloth, which explained the even remaining crop of “mistakes.” Even- lishers of The Etude. Price, two dollars. 2 the violin is one of the most appeal- for a repair by one-half inch or more. They are usually 1712 Chestnut St. Dept. P. Philadelphia, Pa. bill. The bill was thirty- sweeps which separated Many people, interested in the various de- the remain- tually he found one he liked. I traded printed on yellowish paper.” ing emotionally of all musical instru- five dollars,, partments of The Etude, write asking that and the repair man sold ing “first coat” light varnish from the for five dollars, figuring this amount more space be given to the particular depart- ments. it to me for Violin Bows that amount. It bore a original in which they are Interested. Unfor- dark red. I sold the violin would pay for time with ment L. R. T.—Pernambuco (pronounced pair- Any antique object is “Mathais my spent always be done. romantic. In- Thir” label, but it looked for three tunately this cannot nahm-bod-ko), is the name of a very re- hundred dollars; which the prospective “sw-apper.” asmuch as the most desirable old unmistakably Italian. The markable wood found in the forests of Brazil, scroll was amount established some real violins were made capital A few weeks later I took the man’s The Klotz Family and other South American countries. It is before the twen- cheap looking, and the neck evidently E. J.—The Klotz family, with its numerous Naturally, the fun in especially valuable for making the sticks of tieth century, their amateur col- violin out of the case and examined branches, family of violin possession carries had not been spliced, so confusion set was a famous violin bows, owing to its elastic properties. lecting is to pit your in a lure that judgment and it. It was coated with dirt, grease, makers of the Mittenwald (Mid-forest) Such a good elastic bow stick is like a piece becomes more fascinating in. But the varnish was a beautiful newly gained Germany. Jean Carol Klotz was not one of of steel, but lighter. The extraordinary as one “knowledge” against and rosin. far much delves into the history of their “Strad red” and the sides of The sound post was the most famous of the clan, but made some marvel- the world, and try properties of this wood were first discovered makers. to come out win- out of excellent violins on his own account. I find ous wood. The top looked in position (directly under the by Francois Tourte. the most famous bow- good ner. I started, now, the following about one of his violins in the After a “book haunting all the bridge hence the “loud” tone), the maker of all time, and his best bows are made knowledge” is gained, condition, but the back, a one-piece — catalog of a prominent American dealer. old violin shops, pawn of it. A well known authority on violin bows it is necessary to slab shops, and bass bar was loose, the fingerboard “Jean Carol Klotz. Mittenwald. 17 Medium augment this with cut, was cracked. However, I — says of them; “His bows are elegant, slender, dashed anywhere high maple; practical knowledge. an old violin was crooked, the model. Back, two pieces of curly light, elastic, and wonderfully balanced. All This can be purchased the instrument. The re- —but while wiping off thought to top, spruce, of fine grain. Brown varnish. famous violinists use Tourte bows. Tourte gained only be lurking. Fortunately, I dirt, by “doing.” There is a pairman said there was no something about the lustrous Very mellow tone. Price, $450." I have known question had gained a bows are listed at from $225 to $800. by leading violin maker certain restraint and choice specimens of this maker to sell for or repair man in almost but that it was Italian. However, he golden-brown varnish — that which American dealers. These bows are especially poise, and was able to somewhat higher prices than the price named. valuable for executing the staccato bowing. every community. Obviously he warned turn down had not worn off flut- pos- me about the patched crack —set my heart Are you sure your violin is genuine? There sesses dozens of cheap Mittenwald real knowledge on the subject, under the sound post. fiddles tering. I dashed into my professional are many imitation Klotz violins. Better get Violin Collections which their N. O. L.—Among the best known collections and if the amateur gives owners declared were the opinion of an expert, as to whether your him a little Alas, I discovered that appraiser’s shop. He took one long, of rare violins in the crack in genuine Strads. violin is genuine. owned the United States, are business, and draws him out, he’ll the devouring those of Lyon and Healy. violin dealers. Chi- be back had permanently ruined the look. “You have here,” he glad to pass The next purchase cago, and the Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. of New along many hints. The tone, and found was a fiddle of- said delightedly, “a real Guadagnini Carl Becker Violins myself in the posi- York City. Another fine collection is that peculiar thing about Mrs. R. w, W.—I do not find the name of of the violin busi- tion of owning an —worth at least dol- Guy H. Moyer, of Freeburg. Pa., which in- authentic Italian snop. i two thousand Carl Becker. Berlin. Germany, violin maker in ness is that almost he proprietor cludes a Nicolas Amati violin, valued at everyone in it, violin said it was i lars, any list of Masterpieces of Piano which would be worth at least perhaps more!” famous violin makers. He may have Music professional questionably Italian, made some excellent $10,000. Moyer is well known as a concert vio- or amateur, loves to talk two hundred fifty but said tha violins for all that. The dollars without the I choked. following linist, and also a practical violin-maker. has been termed the library of Piano about it! was in poor condition is a translation of the label in your crack ! But that and had a t violin; Music in one volume. particular crack was nble It is now almost a year later. I "Josef Guarnerius made this violin in Tools for Violin Making The more than What tales some of tone. He had not , in 200 selections the old timers in the particular spent the year 1746. The I. H. S. stands H. J. . Ai a rule large by great composers con- place which rendered mi have bought eighteen violins in the T — any music house time looking for “Jesus, savior of Men.” Below', it says tained in can weave! How they “discovered” it deadly. at it, and can supply tools used in violin making, such its 536 pages, comprise 53 I sold the instrument for because neighborhood “Carl Becker, an repairs needed of twenty-five dollars Geigenmacher, Berlin, No. 4698. as the woods from which violins are made, Classic. 75 Modern. 38 Light. 25 Sacred Amati in an attic. How a Lupot forty-five were so The latter dollars and decided I was extensiv apiece. number means that your violin also Pernambuco wood for bows, bow hair, and was worth at They are all bad. But I have was 29 Operatic Compositions. This vol- found being banged around by a rather lucky! least fifty dollars— the 4698th violin the maker had made. fittings for bows and so on. he kept the ume is truly a source of constant enjoy- square not feel Guadagnini, and am taking Of course your violin is a counterfeit Guar- dance fiddler, who sold it disposed to open for Far from being it up, re nerius. I do not know where ment and entertainment to the pianist ten discouraged, I the neck, lessons on it! .you could get a dollars and a gallon of put in a new quotation on its For Authentic VIOLIN Information Read who delights in good cider. studied more and more the bass bar br; value. You could send it to music. earmarks many of Perhaps this experience, which an expert such How an old lady brought in her the cracks and as Lyon and Heally. violin For sale at your favorite music counter or sent of good violins, and particularly dealers, VIOLINS and VIOLINISTS the of time brought two happiness Chicago, and they could tell you all POSTPAID upon receipt of price. Money re- grandfather’s fiddle done up in °n a wild years of great about American Publication a bad places where cracks occur. goose chase. Th- it. They charge five dollars, for the in- An Devoted to the funded if volume does not meet with your ap- flour sack It was was no label and a successful cure for badly formation. Interests of String Instrument Players proval (NOT SOLD IN and offered it for a new found that visible, just a but I am afraid you would meet CANADA). Illustrated some cracks which faded pi, with Subscription $2.50 for 12; single copy folder with contents cheerfully instrument "without look of blank jangled nerves, will serve as an in- certain disappointment. 25c sent upon cracks and with terribly bad are paper. I took the request. harmless to tone fid, spiration WILLIAM LEWIS & SON, 207 S. Wabash In.. Oi:ago new, shiny varnish.” And for someone else to become Biography how grand- and have little of Stradivarius Send for Unique and Instructive Catalogue of MUMIL PUBLISHING CO.. effect on the value sh„„l; Violins Free INcT - on request pa’s fiddle turned S’ for an amateur it c - T F°r a short, of — 1140 Broadway. out to be a Gua- while ab°ut collector. Or maybe succinct history New York. N. Y. other cracks, by their fifteen minut the life and dagnini! position Slowly will serve to works of Stradivarius. the great- Enclosed find $ for which Alas, the amateur collector a Mantegatia merely as a warning est send post- near the bass bar, or sound label b violin maker of all time. I cannot recom- paid Masterpieces of Piano Music. has a long road post, may appear «£n beware of mend ahead before these as the old fiddles! To explain my to violin students anything than < ) Paper be disastrous from dust better A REVELATION IN RESIN ( ) Cloth an investment disappeared luck, that of Heinrich Bauer, dreams become real. But the delved at once I always adage: in his “Practical Hls- for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass writer into repeat the Name . point of view. the ory of . Many old violins with history of t the Violin.” formerly published in Mantegatia “Fools rush in it’s New Yor “OLD KENT” brothers. These . . Sometimes k. but now. unfortunately out of Street 486 fine ! fun Pr nt. Mr. Used by Greatest Artists. Teacher? and Students to be a fool! Bauer’s story of the great master * rice — Transparent or Black — 50c per cake >s as follows: M.HAUSMAN,32Union City & State. “Stradivari, Antonio. Cremona. Square. New York City E7-42

THE ETUDE JULY, 1942 487 of metal called for kling instrument When money - raising organizations for religious ceremonies, Music—A Prime music. They have found from experi- maraouth in NATION-WIDE purpose of keeping the ence that music gets results. The the express respectful distance. What Shall Band Music Be? Treasury Department has figures in Evil One at a Opportunity years ago, the authori- Wartime Necessity black and white to show that at the In Turkey, ( SERVICE... ringing of bells lest Continued from Page 453) Victory House in Pershing Square, in ties forbade the repose Knocks Bonds the sound should disturb the (Continued from Page 435) Los Angeles, the sale of War they supposed, wan- and Stamps falls off to almost noth- of souls which, seems to me It was charming indeed to hear two dered in the upper strata. thing takes on what ...FOR ing when there is no entertainment, ( Continued Page 436) from of Haydn’s “Trumpet of Greek war horses, ac- Wagnerian proportions. The movements Colonel did not want to take “'no” for and sky-rockets immediately when Headgear ideal harmonie, or Concerto” executed with neatness cording to Euripides, was adorned brass becomes a true an answer. He Insisted it was our the band music we furnish them gets Mr. for the purpose of show facility in handling large in- and all the woodwind and delicacy on the cornet by duty to come out and entertain his onto the stand. with small bells village band, AMERICA'S spurring the strumental forms. This competition sonorities simply out- Leonard B. Smith. One sat through men. “Let us hope that the U. S. O. will terrifying the foe and and percussive of its is open to unmarried men under accents of this, like a the Wagner with toleration "Well, is greatly increase the number of musi- warriors to the fray. growths and the Colonel was right. It the hung a bell thirty-one years of age who are citi- out-of-doors gives open-air qualities and through our duty to entertain the soldiers. cal units which they are sending out It is said the Romans daisy’s petals. The UNDERWOODS the emperor so zens of the United States. substance, too, a Tschaikowski and the Bach and the Soldiers need music. It is just as and that other agencies concerned upon the chariot of to the music’s pros- Sibelius with what was already get- essential to their well-being as com- with the building of morale, both of that he, in the height of his healthiness that is far from unbe- John Simon Guggenheim Memo- ting to be patience. What one really fortable living quarters or well- service men and civilians, will soon perity and power, might be ad- coming. It ceases to demand from us mind- rial Foundation Fellowship that brought home from the evening was prepared food. Of course they could realize that music is a defense indus- monished against pride and be the routine emotional responses in a similar survival in the exactly what one had gone for, two exist in any kind of living quarters, try, and will make the necessary ful of human misery. And When John Jones considers him- it seems to need for marches by Goldman, pere. and they could exist upon any kind financial arrangements to provide it way early day shepherds tied bells self thoroughly experienced he may concert hall. It stands on its own feet Everything else, excepting Mr. Co- of food, but the Army knows that in the needed quantities.” to their sheen and thought that try for one of the fellowships offered for once as perfectly good music in well’s piece, can be heard to better men who have a few comforts are by the Guggenheim Memorial Foun- the theatrical vein, and not devoid advantage at the Stadium and dur- the much happier and therefore much tures grew fat. dation, established by former United of a certain Teutonic dignity. You are fortunate if your typewriter is an Underwood. In ing the season’s course certainly will better soldiers. The Army also knows In the New Hebrides Islands the States Senator and Mrs. Simon Gug- first place, Underwoods are so ruggedly built they can stand en- Marches Are the Cream of Band be. I find it a little excessive to have that soldiers who have music and en- aborigines have bells made from genheim as memorial to up under exceptionally severe use. In the second place, when a a son, for frankly non- tertainment have much higher Magic Metal tire trunks of large trees. A long Repertory to sit through so much trained mo- the purpose of improving the quality repairs become necessary you will find thoroughly in order to hear rale and are, therefore, much better narrow slit on one side marks the is trimming essential repertory one of education and the practice of the Everything, however, service representatives operating out of 436 offices from soldiers. Thus, I repeat, it is our duty ( Continued from Page 442) only the in- two short works from the band’s opening through which arts and professions and filling at a band concert, except end of this country to the other. in the United consider to entertain the soldiers. terior has been carved out. When are the essential repertory. I do not States. Fellowships for those who the military marches. These of all that classical Today, with the rapidly increasing demand for typists and “There was only one thing wrong peace of all the departed souls. struck with a hard wooden mallet for its existence, that the replaying have plans for creative work in musi- historical reasons of the Gold- secretaries, it is more important than ever that typewriters be with the Colonel’s argument. He A “muffled peal” is rung, in most the deep boom is seldom forgotten. the only reper- truck shows a raising cal composition are open to men or and they comprise wanted us to give away the only standard. Quite kept in good working condition. com- cathedrals, when a church dignitary There is the lali, of the Tongan it. rep- man Band’s cultural women and to married or unmarried tory that is unique to That modity we have to sell—the only dies. This effect is produced by wrap- Islanders, also carved from a tree small nor the contrary. It shows submission to candidates. Usually $2500 for ertory, which is neither means musicians have of ping a year UNDERWOOD ELLIOTT FISHER COMPANY making a one side of the clapper in a trunk. Nearby its sound is not contains almost the the plugging procedures of the Ap- of twelve months is granted, monotonous, living—the means whereby we are thick pad so al- cultural re- ONE PARK AVENUE NEW YORK, N. Y. as to form an echo to startling, but as one recedes it be- of a great and preciation Racket. The though shorter and longer periods whole memorable work able to buy War Bonds, give to the the clear stroke of the to Organization other half. comes more mild and musical, albeit characteristically American master, sult is the same as what happens Service Everywhere Through A Nation-wide with appropriate stipends will be Red Cross, and support other war ac- This is considered the most magnifi- growing in volume. cooking when farmers stop eating considered. Fellows are normally the late John Philip Sousa. It com- UNDERWOOD ELLIOTT FISHER HELPS SPEED VICTORY tivities. It was pointed out to the Colo- cent effect which can be produced In the not because somebody Congo region, iron double prises as well many fine pieces from what they grow nel that it is also the duty of with younger than twenty-five years of bells. bells are carried before princes, which Franko Gold- on the air told them nationally ad- carpenters age. Applications for fellowships the pen of Mr. Edwin to build cantonments, of If a bell’s tone is too low, when announce must superior the visitor to be on state man, our band’s elder leader. It was vertised canned goods were mechanics to build airplanes, of ship- fresh be made in writing on or before Oc- PLAY A DEAGAN MARIMBA from the casting mold, it may or other important business. to the home-grown pea. tober nice to hear young Goldman’s excel- SPECIAL NOTICES builders to build ships, but the gov- be raised 15th, by the candidate himself, to master . . . a little by grinding off some In New Guinea bells are made out Easy ernment to the lent transcription of Stravinski’s does not ask them to work of the lower edge; if too high, secretary general of the foun- always popular . . . it can of shells and into each one is fastened Dr. Goldman’s reply to Mr. Thom- AND for nothing. be dation. “Fire Bird” Lullaby and Finale. It was made a little thinner with a file, a pig’s tooth for The Committee of Selection richly satisfying. a clapper; with these nice to hear Henry Cowell’s original son’s article will appear in the suc- "Everyone working in Defense In- and the tone lowered. bell will require evidence that candidates A would the natives decorate their scanty issue of The Etude. Write Dept. E. ANNOUNCEMENTS dustries at- piece for band, called “Shoonthree.” ceeding to-day is being paid except sound dull if it were of uniform are persons of unusual creative abil- tire. J. C. DEAGAN, INC., CHICAGO musicians. Our contention is that thickness throughout. A bell is thickest ity, and each candidate must have Grown girls of Benin City, on the music is also an essential part of the at the sound bow, near the definite plans edge, west coast of Africa, wear an apron for proposed study. SPECIAL NOTICES defense program and should be fig- where it is struck. The foundation consisting entirely of small will consult with re- ured in the budget the same brass WM. S. HAYNES COMPANY Foil SALE: Aeolian Skinner: three- as hous- And when a bell is struck, it gives sponsible artists regarding bells. The Maoris in New Zealand use the value manual with all stops. 2% Octave, concave ing, clothing, and equipment. Some off more than one sound; and Flutes of Distinction foot pedals. Player attachments are harp, what we a bell called Pahu for practicability of the projects people might object purposes of chimes and four pedals. 2437 pipes. Church to this expense really hear is a combination of presented STERLING SILVER—GOLD—PLATINUM war. Hill tribes in southern India and the personality and of Christ, 48 E. 80th Street, New York City. upon the grounds that music is in- sounds. In order to sound well, bells promise of Catalog on request have a small cowbell which they the applicants. The trus- FOR SALE: Old concert Violin in first tangible. When they buy a tank or must be in wor- tune with each other, and ship as tees may subsidize class condition, conceded exceptionally a god. It is the the publication of ! 108 Avenue, Boston, build barracks they have one worn by “Allez-Oop” Circus Music Mass. good tone quality. Price $350.00. Clyde something each bell also must be in tune with the important bell-buffalo of each sacred herd. contributions produced by Umphress, Colfax, Iowa. they can see and touch. Music, as far itself. This is especially true in re- In east India holders of fellowships, as they are concerned, the Pegu unite twenty though they Classical FOR SALE: Koch Alto Recorder and flies off into gard to swinging bells, such Goes as are bells into one instrument, do not undertake to aid in publishing YOU CAN NOW LEARN complete library for this instrument. the air and disappears, with nothing used in which is Reasonable. Address William change ringing. These, how- all — Kerrick, beaten with sticks. The works so produced. 135% “Lafayette Street, St. Marys, Pa. to show for the outlay of money. Be- ever, twelve Java- (Continued from Page 441) have not been manufactured in nese There cause they bells on Island sound, are many more awards that PRECISION PIANO TUNING can’t touch it, they don’t America, because there to FOR SALE: Violin. Cremona. 1680, Wur- has been no a traveler our serious litzer certificate. Books, want to at a distance, like a young composers may Our methods, studies, pay for it. demand for them. string new Temperameter is a scientific teach- for Violin, Cello. Piano. Cheap. Ferrier. orchestra. The seek; these mg device for either oral or correspondence. "But music is tangible. It lives on Mohammedans, in named represent some of evidence of his Rhinecliff, N. Y. in When the first Spanish explorers of performance. The same thousands bandsmen. When No error; no guess work. Our graduates earn spite of their the various Jo to the hearts of everyone objection to* the use types that are open to is 515 a day. Fortieth year. Authoritively who hears it. came to America, they of true of the bandsmen. The thirty- band needs a new member, he does n found that the bells, his rsed - Write for free booklet. The soldier look forward to consideration. They do not make t A°. marching into battle with Indians in Mexico hearing bells piece band is staffed by trained, sea- not have to advertise or audition; he BRYANT SCHOOL, 77 B. B., Augusta, Mich. used small bells in Paradise, his task ANNOUNCEMENTS a song in his heart is shaking on the easy. Probably nothing can an irresistible tied to their rattles. A wand “golden soned musicians. Some are veterans knows whom to select on the record decorated shafted tree of ever do SINGING fighting machine. Even the primitive with Eden.” that, for reasons stated of MADE EASY: For information bells and rattles of deer hoofs The Sousa’s band; some are symphony of past performance. This saves address—Eastern Studio, Chambersburg, savages realized this best tale of all earlier in this article, the truth because is still used in celebrations concerns Port and for men. Not every band or symphonic much time and energy. Schools—C0LLE6ES by the Royal, in reason they marched to war to the the West Indies, that creative work will never beat of Zuni Indians. which, at player is equipped for circus band And once a performer joins the big LEARN piano TUNING Simplified, that time, near be easy. — tomtoms. The Scottish Highlanders In the end of the seven- But our John Jones of to-day work. authentic instruction. $4.00—Literature the ancient days of Isis, Besides the routine requisites show, he lives a regular and whole- free. Prof. in their the teenth century, is fortunate. Ross, 456 Beecher St., Elmira, colorful kilts, known as the Egyptians, was submerged in the More than any young of CONVERSE COLLEGE in religious solid musicianship and instrumen- some life. The meticulous precision Ernst Bacon, Dean, 3 ceremonies, sea. For 8partansburg, 8. C. fiercest fighters of the last many years the composer in history great war, used a handled hoop sailors in he can find op- tal and theoretic training, the acts demands vigorous health, COMPOSITIONS called the sis- those parts the circus of CORRECTED and pre- marched into the mouth of machine would tell portunities that pared for publication. trum, which was pierced by remarkable in fair competition bandsman must possess exceptional perfect control, strong nerves, and Arrangements made guns and several stones of how they may be Galesburg. 111. from melodies. Original music composed cannon with the strains of bars anchored his. James MacC. Weddell, Chairman. to which bells were amongst alertness and the ability adjust, straight thinking. Slovenly habits to your words. Send work for free criti- the bagpipe attached. the chimneys to KNOX Catalogue sent free upon reoueat cism. Harry ringing in their ears. This was and church steeples Wooler. B-. Music, 14846 sometimes called a sishesh, of * « * * without preparation, to any possible and displays of “temperament” are Washburn Ave., Detroit, Soldiers must have the city beneath * Mich music. and is the waves. They still In use to-day also alteration in rhythm, style, color. notably absent from circus routine. "And civilians by the declared that, Music is indisputably fittest and CONSERVATORY must have music too. priests at times, the the of a Christian sect in Abyssin- sound of medium Just as the circus scouts keep them- Unequalled for fun and thrill values, OF MUSIC One evidence of this fact 6 UrCh b6llS aS for the thought that cannot SHENANDOAH W»d. E. Miller. Pre. is the ia. The ’ they were Answering Copts, who are also Chris- agisted be selves posted on possible acts, so the “greatest show on earth” repre- Courses leading to Etude Adver- countless bv thee conveyed by speech; well , _ _ requests we receive aVeS ’ COUld and one from all tians, in upper Egypt, be ^ard most Merle the B. Mus., and B. Mus. Ed. degrees. Rates shake a tin- l„! might call the Evans makes it his business sents twelve months a year of solid, reasonable. In the heart of tisements always pays inmost essence o.f all the Shenandoah to know Valley, Dayton, Virginia. 488 vision. Music.’’—Wagner the individual aptitudes of unremitting, disciplined hard work. and delights the reader. JULY, 1942 THE ETUDE 489 — "

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of Heart's Desire . STUDY? Land 1.00 I TO Voices. GO Treble SHALL for Three-Port WHERE Cantata Americas The Piano Accordion in Venice—Suite A Day 1.50 Piano Solo 1.50 American Composer Piano . . The Violin and from Page 2.00 (.Continued 458) tttttttxixxxxxxx Violin, 'Cello, and Piano 1.50 Organ Solo Teachers (Eastern) 1.50 Teachers IWsstern) Private Vocal Solo Private MAY WELL BE REPRESENTED ON .60 School Chorus, Orchestra, and Band Three-Part Treble Voices Swing Music in Accordion Playing were not assembled this year, there PROGRAMS WHEN REPRESENTATIVE JOHN PHILIP SOUSA (1854-1932) CHITTENDEN (Born in Washington, D. CJ were many fine high school and ROSE OUGH KATE S.

COMPOSITIONS ARE CHOSEN FROM El Capitan March VOICE Repertory — Appreciation — college instrumental organizations i'!3y. ptetro !T)eiro Pianoforte — Piano Solo ... — •••••••••• Former Assistant to Lazar S. Samoiloff THE WYOMING, 853 7th AVE., SUCCESSFUL PUBLICATIONS OF Piano Solo (Simplified Arr.) which came from far and near. Some in Hollywood Symphonic Band As Told to ElVera Collins Reopened Her Voice Studios at NEW YORK of these were bands representing the Stondard Band 1931 —8TH AVENUE OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA Full Orchestra University of Wisconsin, WPA Sym- Telephone Glencourt 6115 The John Church Company Small Orchestra Voices All-State Male phony, Wisconsin Band, ach YEAR, as the summer va- of our readers want our opinion of it FREDERIC FREEMANTEL A Catalog The Liberty Bell— March Famous for Its Attention Elkhart High School Band, Lane it. not narrow Piano Solo cation period approaches, we we shall give We are EDNA GUNNAR PETERSON ; Voice Instruction to the Progress of American Music Piano Solo (Simplified Arr.) High School Orchestra Technical of accordionists not to waste minded enough to condemn swing on study lessons, Symphonic Band E urge Concert Pianist—Artist Teacher Author of 24 horn, Production and Standard Band Chicago, Cleveland Heights Orches- in a general general principles nor to allow our "The Fundamental Principals of Voice these precious months 229 So. Harvard Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif. Tones and How to Sing Them A Few Suggestions Full Orchestra Singing"; also "High .... tra, University of North Dakota Band, taste to influence us on the FE. 2597 Small Orchestra letting down of all musical activities, personal Studios: 205 West 57th Street Mixed Voices and Fair Park High School Band of consider them as a fine subject, for we must admit that there New York City Phone Circle 7-5420 CHARLES WAKEFIELD CADMAN CHARLES HUERTER Male Voices but rather to (Born in Pa.) Shreveport, Louisiana. music Johnstown, (Born in Brooklyn, N. Y.) The Stars and Stripes Forever—March opportunity for increased effort and are some exponents of swing LAZAR S. SAMOILOFF

Piano Solo . . Song of the Mountains The Brook ... All of the most modern trends and of certainly produce a fascinating High Voice, d-E Piano Solo (Simplified Arr.) greater accomplishment. Students who Voice teacher of famous singers 5C Two-Part Treble Voices 15 ALBERTO JONAS

Symphonic Band iTiiiiiiiTiiiiTiiTnirnYrrnrnnmiiiiiiTTimiTiiiTTTTT Low Voice. b-C sharp . 50 The Woods timely problems in school and pro- are age are relieved of all other rhythm and do it well. What we From rudiments to professional engagements From Hollywood— Piano Suite 1.50 ^Three-Part Standard Band school Treble Voices 12 Beginners accepted. Special teachers' courses Celebrated Spanish Piano Virtuoso The Pompadour's Fan Piano Solo 50 King of Air Full Orchestra fessional music received major con- entire prejudiced against is the increasing — the Am I studies and can devote their of famous pianists will all summer at his Studios. Teacher many Three Moods— Piano Suite 75 Men's Voices 12 Small Orchestra Dr. Samoiloff teach sideration throughout the confer- of accordionists who devote 19 WEST 85TH ST., N. Y. C. Tel. Endicott 2-8920 To a Comedian—Piano Solo 40 Chansonette Mixed Voices time and energy to the accordion. number Write for catalogue—Special rotes for the Full Orchestra Mixed Voices (S.A.B.) of duration. Street. 95 ence. The question the decline of which will be accom- a lot of their valuable practice time On Thursdays in Philadelphia, 132 South 18th REGINALD DE KOVEN (1859-1920) Small Orchestra Three-Part Treble Voices The amount 55 610 So. Van Ness Ave., Los Angeles, Cal. Tel. Victor 1577 or Locust 9409 (Born in Middletown, Conn.) Unison Voices the study of stringed instruments in they Piano Solo 40 plished during the vacation period trying to play swing music when Not connected with any Conservatory. Male Voices Recessional —Song favor of wind instruments received goal should be spending that time devel- High Voice, c-g-flat 60 will depend greatly upon the *Low Voice, a E flat ALEXANDER MacFADYEN (1879-1936) OLEY SPEAKS ELIZABETH SIMPSON 60 attention. It is interesting to note each individual accordionist oping their technic, rhythm, sight ’Mixed Voices 12 (Born in Milwaukee, Wis.) (Born in Canal Winchester, Ohio) that ’Mixed Voices (S.A.T.B, Divided) 15 that a national movement is under essentials for Author of "Basic Pianoforte Technique" SYRENE LISTER Cradle Song In Maytime—Song now outlines for himself. Many plans reading and other EDITH •Mixed Voices (S.A.B.) . 12 High Voice, F-g AUTHENTIC VOICE PRODUCTION Med. Voice, d-tlat-F 50 way to restore the violin and other regular music. If an accor- Teacher of Teachers. Coach of Young Artists. •Two-Part Treble Voices 12 Low Voice, vacations in the mountains and playing Three-Port Treble Voices 10 d-E for Pupils Prepared for Concert Work. Class Courses 405 Carnegie Hall, New York City Three-Part Treble Voices 15 Mixed Voices stringed instruments to their Piano Solo .• right- 50 seashore have been cancelled dionist cannot play simple time cor- in Technique, Pianistic Interpretation, Normal •Four-Part Treble Voices 12 Four-Part Treble at the Collaborator ond Associate Teacher with the late W. Inter Nos—Song Voices ful place. priorities, Methods for Piano Teachers. •Men's Voices 12 Male Voices War conserving providing a grand rectly and if he fumbles over easy Warren Shaw and Endorsed by Dr. Floyd S. Muckey High Voice, F-a 50 this year, thereby 609 Sutter St., San Francisco; Wednesday: Troup Music Studio, Lancaster, Po. Med. Voice, d-F-sharp 50 For You, Dear Heart—Song metal have had an effect in changing exercises selections, we R. NATHANIEL DETT opportunity for accordionists to technical and 2833 Webster St., Berkeley. Col. Low Voice, b-flat-D 50 High Voice, d-G Thursday: 309 Preiser Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. (Born in Drummondville, Quebec) Low Voice. b-flat-E-flat the emphasis of the manufacturers see how he expects to play the Country Dance— Piano Solo 50 double up on their lesson schedule. do not Somebody's Knocking at Your Door—Song Beloved, It is Morn—Song Nocturne— Piano Solo to instruments made of wood. The and note Med. Voice, b-flat-E-flat 70 50 High Voice, d-F-sharp What a thrill will be experienced by more complicated rhythms Private Teachers (Mid-West) Mixed Voices 20 Low Voice, b-flat-D effect of the economy program of the they real- arrangements found in swing music. (Fronk) (Ernesto) Three-Port Treble Voices 20 many on October 1st when I'm So Glad Trouble Don't Last Alway MANA-ZUCCA 1930’s in reducing music instruction STUDIOS CHARLES GILBERT SPROSS ize that during the three months of Our motto has always been to do the ARNOLD SCHULTZ LaFORGE-BERUMEN Song (Born in New York City) (Born in Poughkeepsie, N. Y.) and supervision in vocal and instru- Voice— Piano Med. Voice F-F 50 vacation, they have first things first. Teacher of Piano I Love Life—Song Will-o-the-Wisp Song their summer Three Part Treble Voices — Frank LaForge teacher of Lawrence Tlbbett since 1922 10 High Voice, F-F High Voice, mental music has been checked, and Author of the revolutionary treatise on A Man Goin‘ 60 c-g the equivalent of six Roun' Talcin' Song ’ accomplished 1100 Park Ave., Corner B9th St., New York Names ’ piano technique — Low Voice. d-D 60 Low Voice, g-D Med. Voice, c-F 50 there is evidence of the restoration Seeking a Definition "The Riddle of the Pianists' Fingers" Tel. Atwater 9-7470 Vocal Duet '49 Three-Part Treble Voices months’ work. Done Paid My Vow to the Lord published by the University of Chicago Press Mixed Voices J2 Four-Part Treble Voices of the much Three-Part Treble Voices 15 needed trained music accordionists who have already Three-Part Treble Voices Those who must be away from To 622 FINE ARTS ILL. Don't Be Weary, Traveler J2 Sunrise and Sunset—Song BLDG. CHICAGO, Men's Voices .12 educator in our American schools. have Six-Part Mixed Voices 20 High Voice, F-F during the summer will benefit done their ground work and The Top home O Hear the Lambs a-Crying o' The Morning—Sonq Med. Voice, d-D It is obvious that music cannot be High Voice, F-F Low Voice, by having their teachers work out a sufficient time for extra study, we RICHARD McCLANAHAN Mixed Voices 20 59 b-B [[ RAYMOND ALLYN SMITH, Ph.B., A.A.G.O., Med. Voice, E-flat-- E-flat used effectively Representative Cinnamon Grove—Piano Suite 1.25 50 Yesterday and Today—Song as an art expression think there is a TOBIAS MATTHAY Low Voice, c-C systematic practice schedule for will say that we Dean .59 High Voice, E-a-flat Private lessons, class lessons in Fundamentals Three-Part Treble Voices if proper foundations are not laid in Central Y.M.C.A. College CARL HAHN (1874-1929) 15 Low Voice, b- E-flat depart. Accordion- place for swing music in the reper- Lecture-demonstrations for teachers " them before they School of Music (Born in Indianapolis, Ind.) The Zouave's Drill— Piano Solo childhood. 50 Let All My Life Be Music--Song The art literature which intend to become 806 Steinway Bldg., New York City The Green ists who reside in small towns and toire of those who Complete courses leading to degrees. Coeduca- Cathedral—Song High Voice, F-a High Voice, d-g should be the heritage of every child also say that tional. Fully accredited. Day or Evening. Low tuition. 40 Low Voice, d-F sharp. ... spend part of their vacation in the entertainers. We might iirmiriniiTiiiTimni Low Voice. ETHELBERT NEVIN b-flat-E-flat 60 (1862-1901) is an end in itself Kimball Hall, 306 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois Mixed (Born in Evangeline just as much in expect to play Voices 15 Edgeworth, Pa.) larger cities will enjoy some of the even those who do not Cantata for Three-Part Two-Part Treble Voices Mighty Lak' Treble Voices. .75 vocal music .12 A Rose—Song as it is in instrumental professionally will find it interesting EDWARD E. TREUMANN Three-Port Treble Voices A Bird-note is Calling short special summer courses offered js High Voice, E-F sharp 50 —Song Men's Voices High Voice, music. The much Concert Pianist Artist-Teacher J5 Med. Voice, d-E " ’50 G-a discussed instru- little time on — Hymne by various accordion schools. and worth spending a DR. FRANCIS L. YORK Celeste— Piano Solo .50 Low Voice, c-D " cn Low Voice, E-flat- F Recommended by Emil Von Sauer, Moritz Moszkowski " mental approach to vocal music Advance Piano Interpretation and the Theory work Vocal Duet " cn Arabian Song just for the sake of knowing what it and Josef Hofmann. Cycle required for the degrees of Mus. Bach., Mus. Mas., CHARLES B. HAWLEY (1858-1915) M ixed Voices " High Voice seems to have Studio, Carnegie Hall, Suite 837, 57th St. at 7th Ave. " m been changed, and To "Swing" or Not to "Swing" the swing rhythm is pro- and Ph. D. in music. (Born in Brookfield, Mass.) Mixed Voices 17 Low is and how (S.A.B.) ... Voice vocal music DETROIT INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL ART Tel. Columbus 5-4357 New York City Sweetest Flower that Two-Part Treble Voices Barcarolle— has been restored as the Master to Blows—Song JO Piano Solo We would like to see every accor- duced. Liking it is more or less a Detroit, Mich. Summer Class—June Sept.—Apply now. High Voice, c-G Three-Part Treble Voices Polonaise 50 10 Brillonte Piano Duet foundation and point of departure Ma le Voices taste. ex- Low Voice, ‘ Sonata in personal b-flat-D .’50 ...... 10 D minor—Violin and dionist devote some extra study time matter of Some Piano. . Vocal Piano Solo (Arr. . for zxxxzzxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxrrxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxrxxxxxxzxxx, Duet *50 Davis) ,50 musical understanding and par- Mixed Violin and this summer working on technic. We cellent players find it impossible to Voices JO Piano (Arr. Banner) " 50 LILY STRICKLAND ticipation. Four- Part Treble Voices Organ Solo ‘59 ,12 " (Born in Anderson, are the swing rhythm so that it Men's S. C.) not at all satisfied with the per- project Voices jq My Desire—Song Mabelle Music Lovers to earn LIBERAL Night Song— Piano Solo Glenn of Kansas City, Mis- COMMISSIONS Noon and Night—Song High Voice, c-sharp-A-flat .35 centage of accordionists who can sounds right, while youngsters in 60 securing subscriptions for ETUDE. Part or High Voice, Low Voice, souri, a leading THE E-flat-gflat 50 b-flat-F An HARRIET WARE exponent of the ex- teens, have had very little Med. Voice, c-E-flat Three-Parf Treble play at a rapid tempo and, at the their who full time. No Cost or Obligation. Write for com- 59 Voices 12 (Born in Waupan, perience Low Male Voices Wis.) curriculum for elementary Voice, i a-C 50 2 same time, enunciate each note dis- musical training, seem to have the plete details TODAY! Address: Three-Part Piano Solo Boat Song Treble Voices .’50 —Valse Lente ,'40 children, pointed High Voice, d-g out that the songs it CIRCULATION DEP'T A Song of Winter The Nightingale's Song tinctly. There are still far too many knack of producing perfectly. Med. Voice, c-F the children High Voice, F-E High Voice, E-flat-G sing should be related to THE ETUDE MUSIC MACAZINE Low Voice. a-D who become so engrossed in develop- Published arrangements of swing Low Voice, d-flat-C Low Voice, c-E the 1712 CHESTNUT ST., PHILA., PA 40 Three-Part Treble !:' school program. Mixed Voices Three-Part Treble Voices She also empha- nn Voices ’tr Male Voices ing speed that they do not listen to music show the division of time and Male Voices PianoPinnn Solo sized the ”!!!.!!!!!!!!! !o fact that children 8 Mammy's Song must their designate special accents, but these The Woodpecker—Sonq own playing enough to realize A. High Voice, E-flat have challenging WALTER KRAMER High Voice, F-F g ... musical experiences .50 Low Voice. that they are producing merely a help an accordionist only to a certain JCearn to play the See THE SUPER A (Born in New York City) Low Vpice. d-D c-E under expert Three-Part Treble musical guidance if ACCORDION BY MAIL! The Last Three-Part'Treble '. Voices develop Hour—Song Voices' ,2 jumble of tones. We urge accordion- point. After that he must n9 f America . High Male the Se is ACME Voice, Voices to e-G-sharp cn - °— Piano Solo become truly musical. Med. .12 TheTL White>.£ ists to use a metronome build his own style and put that certain Sole New York and Voice. c-sharp-F *cn Moth— Piano Solo Adequate and to Philadelphia Agents Low Voice. preparation for all teachers b-E-flot cn up their into the rhythm which ... PIETRO DEIRJ ACCORDION Mixed Voices velocity gradually and sys- something especially written two—tried ..." n who are responsible for and tested —Correspondence HEADQUARTERS Three- Port Treble music teach- Greenwich Voices 17 tematically, for only in this way can cannot be found in the notes. Listen- courses—that guarantee results. 46 Ave.. N.Y.C. Mole Voices ing in Write for FREE Information Write for Free Catalog ,*|5 American schools in every a dependable of the name bands which HEAOQUARTERS The Call of Love—Song state technic be established. ing to some Acme Accordion Co n Inc. of the Union came in for con- York City High Voice, E-flat q cn “Smearing” of tones the feature swing music is often a help Phils., Pa. Med. Voice. £ siderable may be c-E . ... attention. There was a seri- Low Voice, b-flat- 0 vogue for some brass instruments until such time as the accordionist :!o The ous note in this The Patriot —Song John great conclave of Church when inwardly hear and feel the pul- playing it High Voice, d-g-shorp nrusic modern music but can . 7c Co. educators Low in renewing em- Voice, b flat E 7? certainly has no place in accordion sation of the swing rhythm. Valse Triste— Piano THEODORE phasis upon the THE ETUDE advertising pages are the marketing centre Solo 'cn PRESSER CO., Distributors need of worth while Lomento—Violin and Piano music. Some of our readers have asked us . . . . and " " inspirational leadership the * Sold 1712 on only in U. S. A. CHESTNUT ST., part of We must confess that we have been to define it. A brief way of doing so for thousands. It pays to read PHILA., PA. all concerned with the great ETUDE advertisements, and mission guilty of evading the issue when the would be to say that it contradicts of music for a finer American — 490 democracy. question of swing music has come up and defies all established rules. write the advertiser "I saw it in THE ETUDE." for discussion. However, since many ( Continued on Page 495) THE ETUDE JULY, 1942 491 note that Lieu- Years Among the Masters It is interesting to Sixty he recent performance tenant-Commander Eddie Peabody, of Arcady Dubensky’s Varia- banjoist on the (Continued, from. Page 439) nationally known tions and Finale on melodies by Instruments T Fretted v program has 1 weekly “Barn Dance” Foster has again stirred up MS%IS 81 — Stephen begun an ardent campaign to bring from people en- land it became an operatic impossi- controversy about the place friends, but often a lively back the instrument to widespread unknown to me. That memor- bility.” banjo in American music. Ac- tirely of the popularity. He has engaged the sym- when, with my wife, I Gretchaninoff gained wide recog- the program notes for this omui! able evening, cording to Will the Banjo Stage a Comeback? great many fellow ban- pathies of a entered a box of the first tier of nition by numerous compositions for Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra con- joists as well as leading newspaper- Theatre, my heart was beat- children, including the operas, “The Finale is scored for muted Bolshoi cert the Cjeorge C. men. Ashton Stevens, music critic of in a few Little Teremok” and ing rapidly. I knew that “Christmas horns, a flute solo, a for solo en- other instru- the Chicago Herald-American, hours fate would be decided. Tree’s Dream.” He also wrote followed by Beautiful Dreamer tone is clear, snappy and it carries shadows that of the my many violin discussion by coining the Niki- ments especially so when presented tered the “The main parts in ‘Dobrynia religious songs, three complete and a bridge passage for banjo, lead- even farther than that of the piano. and microphone, but this could phrase: “Pick yourself a banjo COLLEGE titch’ were sung by the best Russian Masses, and various choral pieces and ing to the theme, Oh Susanna. The It is capable of rhythmic and har- over the sug- corrected with the perfected play American.” It has been operatic artists, Chaliapin and Nej- prayers. full orchestra swings into the theme, monic effects, which no other instru- easily be recording equipment of gested that this phrase be adopted as danova. When in the middle of the which is gaily developed. Another ment can imitate.” radio and Moscow Conservatoire Since the guitar has the slogan for the current year book CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC first act I heard loud applause, my song follows for violins and wood- Now why is it that this instrument the present day. of the of the American Guild of Banjoists, heart was ready to jump out of my Several months before Gretchan- winds and a sustained passage brings which has been a very definite part supplanted the banjo in most hear dis- Mandolinists and Guitarists. Paul chest. More applause followed and inoff’s entry into the Moscow Susanna, with the banjo. of Americana, historically and musi- dance bands we frequently Con- back Oh Post A professional music school forced to as to their respective merits. Kennedy of the Cincinnati in an attractive some of the singers were servatoire its founder and first Hank Karch was the banjoist on this cally, since pre-Civil War days, has cussions di- with a column college town. repeat certain . Between the In our opinion this controversy can jumps into the fray (Member of the National rector, Nicholas Rubinstein, died in occasion and he won considerable lost some of its popularity? We sin- called to settled by using both in- containing arguments pro and con. Association of Schools of Music.) second and third acts I was Paris. It was difficult to replace him, praise from Cincinnati critics for his cerely believe that the main reason easily be the stage and was presented with struments. Just as many saxophone and during seven years, between Ru- fine work. is the lack of good players. In the Various Opinions Thorough instruction for carefully selected wreaths from the public and actors. and players are expected to double on the binstein and Safonoff, the heads of There are other symphonic com- early twenties a chap with a tux students in all branches of music under After the finale I was forced to ap- clarinet. So should the guitarist be Now let us see what some of the artist teachers. the Conservatory were Goubert, Al- positions by American composers a banjo, with a knowledge of the Special training in pear on the stage again and the prepared to use the banjo in certain orchestra leaders have to say. Russ hand and choir direction. brecht, and Taneieff. The faculty in- containing effective passages for three principal chords in all keys Morgan admits the banjo is match- audience gave me an ovation.” cluded Kashkin, Safonoff, banjo, such as John Alden Carpen- could easily And a job with a dance numbers that call for the more de- Write for catalogue describing Oherlin’s Taneieff, conservatory Since the first performance of “Do- exhilarating tone of this in- less for rhythm, and “If Eddie Pea- and Arensky. Young Gretchaninoff ter’s “Sky Scraper Suite” and many band. Most of these players could not cisive, courses and its superior equipment (200 practice brynia Nikititch” the opera has be- little strument. The tone color of these body can get all the leaders of or- suffered much disappointment, cha- numbers by Ferde Grofe and others; read music and they devoted rooms, 23 modern organs, etc.). Degrees: Bachelor come very popular in Russia, and has is entirely different, and chestras to reinstate the banjo, Russ of grin, and wounded pride. After nu- but frequently orchestra conductors time to practice. Some tuned their instruments Music, Bachelor been placed in the regular repertoire arranger would take Morgan can be counted on to be in of School Music; Master of merous misfortunes in music he came have difficulty in finding competent instruments differently and arrangers if a composer or Music, Master of every Russian , in- to note of this fact, he would be in a the front line.” Roy Shield, one of the of Music Education. to the conclusion that he was a com- banjoists to play these parts. were often in a quandary as the cluding those of Moscow and St. Pe- of N.B.C., says that plete failure. Twenty years ago no dance band exact scoring for banjo, and for this position to write for both instru- musical directors Frank 11. Shaw, Director, Box 582,OberIin, Ohio. tersburg. At one time it its was per- failed take it seriously. In ments and thereby obtain new the danger in the banjo lies in “Safonoff’s attitude was often was complete without a banjo; and reason to formed in two Moscow theatres and overriding other orchestral instru- characterized by cruelty,” we know that there is a lift, particu- other words a great number of the orchestral effects. in one of St. Petersburg’s simultane- recalls Gretchaninoff. larly in the faster swing tunes, that banjo players were not musicians, The banjo could and should be ments but also believes a way can be ously. “When I was playing give. and the instrument itself was blamed brought into its proper niche through found to surmount this difficulty and for him he would often make no re- no instrument but a banjo can this lack of musicianship. the efforts of orchestra leaders and bring back the banjo to its legitimate "Sister Beatrice" marks and pay no attention. After Paul Whiteman once said: “The ban- for I bands. Earle had finished jo is an instrument of the highest Another reason given is that the with the cooperation of banjoists and position among the When, in my lesson he would take 1907, Gretchaninoff saw guitarists. (Continued on Page 495) the music from the piano, importance in dance orchestras. Its penetrating tone of the banjo over- lift] tB.'l till tl!i the great Russian actress, Vera Kom- roll it, and hand it to me DETROIT INSTITUTE missarjevsky, in the leading role without a word, but E. Clifford of with a look in which I or MUSICAL ART Toren, Maeterlinck’s “Sister Beatrice,” he could see only Since 1914 has prepared ambitious voung 50th realized contempt. I would return to people for careers in music, dancing' dra- Director at once the great musical my seat matic art. All instruments, Year frustrated, voice, theory possibilities of this not knowing what I composition, sacred music, conducting, cam- passion play. panology. radio technique. Accredited. Di- “After should do next.” Trains students for active musical reading the play in a good plomas and degrees. Faculty of 70. Catalog. careers in their chosen field. Progressive \t faculty. After Teachers Diploma H. B. T\ Manville, Conserv- Bus. Mgr., 52 Putnam Ave., Detroit. Mich. translation, I decided to write two years with Safonoff, A atory music occupies own building. Piano, voice, violin, cello, reed and brass instruments, church for it,” says Gretchaninoff. “In order Gretchaninoff received the Prelude and choral music, theory, music education and expression. to preserve the and Fugue in E Kail semester begins September 16. Roman Catholic char- by Handel, as an ex- BALDWIN-WALLACE acter of amination test. Write E. CLIFFORD TOREN, Dir. the music, I freed myself The day before the CONSERVATORY 3201 OF MUSIC Foster Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. from the melodic final examination, BEREA. atmosphere of the Safonoff asked OHIO (suburb of Cleveland) Greek his ( Bachelor’s Degree 111 1 Afflliulcil with Orthodox style. I student to play A a Amt class did not for him. Liberal Arts Collette. com- When IN MUSIC iMuir utul live .Year courses lending to degrees. Faculty pose ‘Sister Beatrice’ Gretchaninoff Am t teachers. Send for catalogue or informa- all at one time, finished, the professor tion to: JSMOPOLITAN but having written said, Very ALBERT RIEMENSCHWEIPER. half of it, I put it well, now I see that you Dean. Berea. Ohio SCHOOL OF In "Your Spare Time at Home aside for are MUSIC almost two years; and dur- not altogether destitute of musi- SHIRLEY GANDELL. M.A.. Oxford University. ing the summer cal ability. England, President. of 1909 I finished it. Maybe the course in doth year. Accredited. Offers courses in all branches In the autumn theory M1LLIKIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC of Music. Certificates, of that year I went to would be very useful to you.” diplomas and degrees. Desirable board- Berlin N EVERY COMMUNITY there are ambitious We offer them without obligation to you. This great musical organization now in its 37th suc- DECATUR, ILLINOIS ing accommodations. Located In down- and there played the opera At the next term town musical center. Gretchaninoff en- men and women who know the advantages of cessful year—has developed and trained many musicians Oder, thorn Box before a training in mu.ic. E. 306 S . Wabash Ave., group of friends. ered giving Count, leading to _____ Chicago. Everybody the classes new inspiration and ideas for their musical ad- We are the only school instruction in music by successful the Bachelor of Mu.ic on theory of com- / and many teachers. To you we offer same Dettree. 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CLARE MINTURN. principals & chorus fo the on Lermon toff’s Director , ' words, which will be of untold value. n Su"'"'r Thc“ lre »» busy one. iSKAiITiWeSi , KS',S„ opera score.” later Yet he is the one who finds extra time for Openings in the music field are was published in the Later first book something worth while. And to such a one Extension growing very rapidly. There are This Is YOUR Opportunity Gretchaninoff offered “Sister of songs Op. —Mail the Coupon TODAY! I, No. 5, and became very Courses are the greatest boon. It isn’t always possi- big paying positions for those — - - - - ...... College Beatrice” . _ P° i” — 1I of Music NATIONAL to the Maryinsky popular. ble to DfimiLLIRRAI FV COMPOSERS CLINIC Opera give up an interesting class or position and who are ready for them. UNIVERSITY EXTENSION CONSERVATORY. Polytechnic Institute University of Akron House, in St. Dept. A-293 Petersburg, go away for instruction. 1525 E. 53rd Street, Chicago, Akron, where it was This song I Illinois. Peobia, Illinois Ohio accepted was composing with October 25 fo November but never staged Please send me catalog, sample lessons full it 1 because such The Home Study Method is equally advantageous to Do you hold the Key and information regarding course I have appraisal, public performance, enthusiasm that marked with wmimui and national it was looked I was abso- the an X below. PnldlnTlo"! Mti“ ECTSfa-rtt upon as a religious u e beginner or the amateur. Because the work can be , ln0 y sure Piano, 0' K“ rl- that Teacher’s Normal ’°j“- siring., woodwind,. brass. profanation. Taneieff would like done at home in spare with interference to the best teaching Course Harmony Violin OTmDnB| |lnl| j N < i In October, time, no J [m ‘ 5 ' C ’ 1912 Piano, Student's Course eWme - abS,:. it was says Cornet Trumpet Guitar SenTfur “ren b.,ll“!r‘ oW ?ur.r;? 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The accent falls on the weaker beats, scales simply as scales without any Wider, Teacher of Composition the Banjo fourth which to Charles-Marie Will namely the second and How Facilitate consideration of the move- intelligent are played very short while the first ment-patterns they must use, having Comeback? At from Page 450) Stage a and third beats are played and the trouble the "turn” almost every (Continued Acquisition at are slurred into the chords. This time, yet doing nothing about it. Can Continued from Page 493) slurring of the bass into the chord is < anyone deny that this is highly in- the leading of the COLLEGE of Technic or De- them but different JONES Wagner unpardonable in other music except BOB Chopin, Schumann, efficient? their parts; and besides, they would start bussy? It is the fact that in who according to Stevens, tangos or where specifically desig- ( Continued Page But indeed the very idea of singling- Roberts, from 448) perfect on any kind of a “cellule” of a few Concerts—Recitals —Oratorios—Operas music we find an almost “plectrums a banjo as delicately as nated. Radio Programs— out all the technical problems of the build a whole the elements available notes and sonata or a Example 3 shows a few measures great many manipulative difficulties virtuoso, codifying them, and work- blending of Whistler dry pointed an etching,” out of it. In the last Opportunities for Public Appear- time, coupled with an in- symphony years of a fox trot as it would regularly be Afford Students Many arise simply from attempting to per- ing on them in isolation will not bear at their says “that with a few more broad- bears the unmis- of his life, however, Vincent d’lndy written, form passages without any clear idea consideration. For movement prob- dividuality which from N.B.C’s Dan Thompson Prominent Guest Artists. his sheets ance, Some in Association With of takable stamp of each master.” changed mind. He came back to how they ought to sound—of the lems are modified and affected by and a bit more good missionary work the points of contact be- a saner appreciation of harmony and Ex. tonal, and above all, the rhythmic ef- their setting—by what precedes and Obviously, Milt Wolf, the banjo man, every- it in by fects to be tween them were many; in the works used again extensively his teach- produced. Any teacher or what follows them, and what other body will be joining up for the na- learner creator of harmony, ing. This was accomplished mostly who will give the idea a fair things may be going on at the same of Rameau, the instrument and crowing, ‘I persuasion tional trial will be amazed to find how there was already the clarity, the through the of Paul Le time. So the part of practical wis- told you so all the time’.” many distinction which Flem, the actual director of the refractory technical difficulties dom is to study such problems as conciseness, the One thing we should not forget— almost solve themselves when ap- they occur mark the modern art of Claude De- “Chanteurs de Saint Gervais,” and in the music we are trying the banjo has been for many years proached from the angle of clear bussy. The majestic structures of one of the noted French authorities ex- to master, and in the setting which undoubtedly will be for years to and while Example 4 shows it would pressive awareness, rather than from does so much to Bach seem to live again—in other on theory. how determine and define come the instrument of the people. that of manipulation pure and them. forms and other clothes—in the be arranged for swing. Widor's "Mental Gymnastics" Even if the orchestra leaders refuse simple. gigantic Wagnerian lyric dramas. A to find a place for it within their Ex. As to the remaining ten per cent Musical Development Imperative Chopin prelude, though romantic, Widor laid particular stress upon organizations, there still are thou- of practice time, one may suggest 4. Technical study should always shows as much gem-like chiseling as the necessity of submitting to a few sands of amateur players young and that it is sometimes desirable to work be preceded by effective and genuine Mozart ever achieved with his exercises of "mental gymnastics” old, who prefer its merry voice and for muscular strength. Nearly always musical development. supreme graee. Beethoven, profound, every day before setting to work. He solo performers or as mem- this is done better and with less who, as risk Perhaps this idea is less easily ap- rugged, reached such moving inten- had done so all his life, and still of overstrain and injury bers of banjo bands, do give pleasure away from plied than the other three; for it pre- sity or deep philosophy that his in- continued to the end. As he familiar- enjoy listening to music the instrument. Also there will be to those who supposes that the teacher have con- spiration blew like a whirlwind over ly put it, “Be sure and go through a some place for formal practice, of a light character. Especially dur- time has been where trol of the entire development of his everyone, carrying everything away. line or two of counterpoint every Notice how the the learner pulls out a given move- pupil ing these dark days a capable ban- changed in the music for the right from his earliest years—some- “The great line of such masters morning, and also interpret several ment pattern playing his rollicking tunes will and experiments with thing which is all too rarely offers joist hand so that it will conform with the possible. a rich field of meditation and measures of given bass. Do it as a it in since this isolation. But the staple of all Yet it is beyond be welcomed by all of us, bass. These illustrations were taken question sound and study to all young composers,” Widor routine, just as you comb your hair technical practice should be the iso- important. provides an excellent mental escape Many delays and difficul- commented. “It sets before their eyes and brush your teeth.” from the text book “Modern Rhythms lation of passages in occurrences that music being ties in the building of a technic an outline from all the tragic for the Accordion” by Alfred d’Au- Four artists the Metropolitan Opera John Dudley, Hilda Burke, come of the goal which is at He was emphatic in his recom- of — learned for performance, and the from lack of musical confront us daily. As far as we are Helen Olheim, and Norman Cordon—who recently appeared with the background. the end of an arduous road. Their mendation to observe berge. painstaking a right measure in production Faust. study of them with clear A child or an adult concerned the banjo as a musical College Chorus and Orchestra a of — beginner example is in itself a great teaching.” in the realization of the Those who wish to perfect a few expressive utterance as the musical dis- goal. should have a chance to grow musi- In this he concurred instrument needs no apology. If stu- measures of swing rhythm should entirely with course. “Be careful. Do not over- cally before starting technical study. the advice dents will apply themselves as others Analysis of Movement by M. Henry Rabaud, load!” memorize the excerpt from the swing He should have developed an enthu- former director of the do on violin or piano, take their arrangement of “Carnival of Venice” Voice, Piano, Pipe Organ, Violin, Orchestra, 3. Conservatory Sometimes he On the purely mechanical side, siasm for the would examine a art through listening, of Paris, who wrote recently, instrument seriously, work hard to as transcribed by Mindie Cere. technical practice should turn “Do not manuscript, nod his head approving- on the free imitative performance, and believe acquire a perfect technic and then Choral Training, Speech, and Art Without cre- that you show great knowl- ly critical, intelligent, experimental an- ative here and there, and conclude, “The Ex. expression. His enthusiasm edge by writing music play in public as often as possible, alysis of movement. which is very idea is good, but It has been re- should have been canalized the working out Additional Cost Above Regular Tuition. into an difficult to play. One should listen they will not fail to find a responsive peatedly found that learners who awareness to should be improved upon. The writ- of phrase structure, har- the works of the masters, audience. work for and try to ing is too some skill without expert monic structure, crowded. It needs ‘ventila- and above all, imitate them.” ” In the meantime, let us hope that College, in its musical training as well as in all scrutiny, develop tion.’ Bob Jones clumsy and more or rhythmic flow. There may be nothing It is with intent the present controversy continues, less self-defeating movement-pat- that M. Henry At other its other fields, is developing Christian leaders young here of a very tangible kind. Yet time Rabaud times he would simply — terns. Even the used the word “imitate,” be- keeping in mind the remark credited high-level expert so spent will be listen to the music, seated in people who have an abiding faith in the Lord Jesus Christ far more than made cause it is obvious a big to the late P. matters often unwittingly tolerates that anyone who T. Barnum, “It serious up later on. armchair in a corner of his studio. I as their personal that Anyone starting the wants to innovate not what people say about me, as Saviour. Bob Jones College believes impediments in his own action; and must first bow to recall technical study of voice or of an in- the one instance when I took to when they are rules of strict discipline long as they talk about me.” talent is a gift from God to be invested for His glory. cleared up, he mar- strument with We him a piece such a background is would commend, for violin and piano vels at his improvement. The in passing, a re- ques- at an immense advantage. which I had just completed. tion always It means markable contribution Andre to have in mind is: What at by Sergei Pascal Further information about the Music Departments and once that the specialized learning- had kindly consented to be the are the movement Rachmaninoff published in problems involved processes are the De- interpreter. other phases of the work of Boh Jones College will he ready to move. Try cember 1941 When it was over, Widor in the expressive utterance of issue of The Etude Swing Music a given starting a car with asked for a sent request. passage? a crankcase full This article contains second hearing, after you upon For Bob Jones College is not just of the most en- summer oil when the temperature lightening which something obviously Here we run into remarks about left him a music school. It is a Liberal Arts college, and the wdde another major is ten the phase In Accordion below zero, and you will under- of unsatisfied. “Please, defect of the formal so-called “modernism,” play the last part variety of courses offered technical mate- stand why and it once includes: Four-year college lack of musical prepara- should more, from the da are not designated for rials. By and large, they are not be read and meditated capo,” he Playing The accents based tion impedes upon said. course . . . four-year high school course . . . four-year on technical advance. by every student At the end he smiled, took the the basses but the principle as ex- movement analysis at all. One of composition. of To sum up, efficient manuscript secondary the technical study Widor and pointed with his in the foregoing paragraphs and elementary teachers’ courses . . . two-year most impressive collections of as it has been plained is simply music study centered already finger, “There Continued from Page 491) piano upon stated, are four too project the real elementary teachers’ course . . . exercises is claimed by its dis- had no “system.” bars should be used to one-year business and movement problems. The teaching in this he juany, right tinguished author to differed here,” he advised. “Just swing rhythm. secretarial embody every material should from other great course. consist of music in teachers. leave them out, Example 1 shows a few measures of technical problem of the virtuoso Vincent d’lndy, and it will be all Pietro Deiro will answer questions other words, of “pieces”— for instance, right.” basses and pianist. As a matter and formal who chords as they would be playing. Letters of fact, it does no exercises was not free from about accordion Located in the beautiful can be almost wholly dis- prejudice, demon- The played in regular music. Tennessee Valley section of the such thing. It is simply word “overloaded” (sur- should be addressed to him in care an assem- carded. The value strated it when he blage of exercises, in discarded har- charged) Old South, Bob Jones College is accredited as a four-year of all kinds of musical figura- also came often in Widor’s Ex.t of The Etude, 1712 Chestnut Street, fact, is one of the mony almost entirely. tions, myths of the pro- For a long re na rks institution and its relationship to time regarding Pennsylvania. by the Department of Education of the State move- he / , instrumentation, Philadelphia, fession. A technic can best be taught mostly which ment types which are, built counterpoint to his at the Conservatoire of Tennessee. mechanically, out of the pupils of forms * * * Credits are accepted by leading universities the piecemeal study of per- the Schola ^ar 0 heart of technic, is at best Cantorum As a ^ eurriculum quite formance result, ,. in the com- and graduate schools in all sections problems when and as they they soon carried posi ion of the country. accidental. To make this clearer, con- the principle classes. He advised A "VISITING" SONG arise. For technic does not too far and clarity, sider as a concrete example mean the sank into excesses. ever spacing, The first and third beats are ac- Navajos go to pay a call on the play- ability to play The r and accurate distri- When ing scales or trills or any piamstic of a scale. A very special problem writing became bution of the cented. Example 2 shows these meas- a neighbor, they announce them- other formal figurations chiefly sonorities along the For illustrated literature and catalogue tcrite of movement-orientation at a given horizontal” s foll ures as they always oc- level (contrapuntal) ™ °wed in would be played for selves as they approach the house by of tempo and it < his remarkable curs and dynamics. It sounded at the top and the bottom— thin, withered, reatise of swing music. “visiting” song. But, say at means simply an d and ,„,d Instrumentation.” He singing a the "turn” of the solely the ability he luscious « DR. BOB JONES. JR. scale. Yet one con- of the tonal effects mended that the experts, one must not stick his individual to make music produced bv shm,rn every student stantly hears students practicing a more "vertical” ot sound as it (harmonic) only read head out the door to see who is com- should. concen . ^ many orchestral Bob Jones College n- Nothing s, ut Cleveland, Tennessee seemed to also hear ing—that would be impolite. 494 matter to them performed ( Continued —The New York Times on Page 497 ) THE ETUDE JULY, 1942 :

were melodies of the Russian Musical Society, called there sian Imperial the great Charles-Marie Widor, Teacher of Composition Tschaikowsky, it Requiem. There composer in the memory of sym- had predicted his approaching Sixty Ynnrs Amnnrj the Masters was decided to perform his last direction of death! phony again under the (Continued Page 494) the mournful impression from ( Continued Page 492) Maryinsky “Under from the foremost conductor of beloved master’s death I and Tschaikowsky’s close of my wrote AMERICAN Opera an elegy for orchestra, and I became close friends, I re- Then I said to him that I was glad he Edward Naprav- in his memory friend and admirer, to find out how to write promising on the ground of form and it did in order minded him of that episode, and he liked my work, but that I was not years I can but at that time not satisfy me nik. After almost fifty sonorities as perceived style. Had he not set himself the aside. Years later I down certain admitted that he had been careless satisfied with it myself, because it every detail of that ex- and I put it wrote clearly recall by the ear. most eloquent example with the se- CONSERVATORY with my first composition.” reminded me of something by Boro- For the memory it all over again. It was performed in ceptional concert. “Go to symphony concerts. Listen ries of organ symphonies to which Gretchaninoff din. Moscow but without success,’* interrupted his study of his friend, Napravnik surpassed " to a Weber overture, an allegro from reference has been made? He was in Moscow Conservatoire after an in- 'Don’t be disappointed if your and conducted Now, after sixty years oi active all his previous efforts Mendelssohn symphony, or the slow patient with students who occasion- cident with Arensky, life, Gretchaninoff a e^MUSIC who felt that work reminds you of something “Symphony Pathetique” with musical finds the from one by Mozart. Then, ally came under an outside influence, the young ” all movement student had no talent for effective,’ was Rimsky’s wise advice. such emotion that one could not hold himself well known over the 57th SEASON “ take the piano arrangements, and since it is only natural that when a CHICAGO musical composition. Gretchaninoff ‘You should be disappointed if your world. He continues to work regularly orchestration of was depressed by Arensky’s from them make an beginner has not yet asserted his own Conserva- disdain- composition is alike to nothing worth part. as he did all his life. Founded in 1886 by John J. Hattstaedt, today The American ” your own. You can compare your ver- personality he easily falls under the institutions for music education in ful attitude, and one day a storm while.’ the “I still can work because I like to tory of Music is outstanding among “Under the masterful direction honor broke out. Gretchaninoff sions with the authors. There is no spell of others whose art he admires. this country. Its graduates are to be found occupying positions of completed his first appeared before the audi- work,” says the composer. "Twice I symphony and responsibility in every department of music. "Every time I was working with a important work, the “String better lesson.” It has been so at all times. Even the Quartet ence in an entirely different aspect. have lost all my possessions. There is using a small orchestra great masters of been fugue, Arensky would see something No. 1,” for which he received Be- He advised the past have Member the National Association of Schools of Music Only now it could be noticed that in left only a short time for me to ar- of wrong with it and order me to re- liaeff’s prize, in 1893. Next year he at first, so as to learn to obtain ef- linked in an evolution whereby the the first part there was a theme of a range my well-being. Don’t forget, I The Faculty—One hundred and thirty Professional and Teaching Engagements write it. At first I did it obediently, wrote the “First fects with a minimum of instru- early style of one reflects the later artist teachers, many of national and in- Although the management does not Symphony in B- funeral in the other parts seventy-seven years old!” — song and am ternational reputation, including pian- guarantee positions, it has been most knowing that it was necessary, but minor,” ments, just as a painter must become style of another master who preceded which was approved by ists: Heniot Levy, Rudolph Reuter, Al- successful in assisting students to find I expected that sometime this re- Rimsky - Korsakoff, and performed thoroughly expert with blending seven him. Mozart’s last “Sonata in C len Spencer, Edward Collins, Kurt remunerative situations in colleges, acad- and in concert, writing Wanieck, Louise Roby.n, Earl Blair, emies, music schools should come to an end. But under his direction in 1895. or eight colors before he lays twenty- minor” is already and strikingly Mabel Osmer and others: Voice: Theo- opera, radio, orchestra, lyceum and choir LaBerge, John work. Arensky insisted that I rewrite the five or more on his palette. And he early-Beethoven, or if you prefer to dore Harrison, Charles Wilcox, De Sellem : Violin: John Death of Tschaikowsky Elaine manuscript again and again. I began Music for the Fun of It quoted an anecdote of the famous put it another way, the first Beetho- Weicher, Herbert Butler. Scott Willits, Tuition is reasonable in keeping with the Stella Roberts: Organists: Frank Van times and may be paid in convenient in- to hate my work, as well as Arensky, The musical season in St. Peters- pastellist and cartoonist, the late ven sonata is late-Mozartian. The Dusen, Edward Eigenschenk : Theory stallments. Complete particulars given in and it ( Continued from Page 438) seemed to me that I was ready burg, in 1893, opened with Tschai- Charles Leandre, whose name was so early Chopin still retains a flavor of LeoSowerby, John Palmer, Irwin Fischer. catalog which will be mailed on request. School Music— Dissinger, Aan Trim- to hate the music itself.” kowsky’s then new “Symphony Pa- popular through his caricatures of Hummel, while his Barcarolle con- ingham, Henry Sopkin. Students' Self Help The management “After countless revisions thetique” advancement, to work at duets and standards be makes every endeavor to assist needy I brought (the Sixth) which was per- expanded. Another thing kings, diplomats, financiers, actors, tains a seed of modernism extending Accredited Courses are offered in Piano, students to find part-time employment. the manuscript to Arensky and formed under the personal direction ensemble playing, with a number of that would be of great help to our Vocal, Violin, Organ, Orchestra and Band politicians and other celebrities of almost to a latent fragrance of Ra- Instruments, Public School Music, Chil- Many find work as teachers, accom- asked him to give me another theme, of the composer like-minded friends. Even if it goes national music— panists or part-time positions working on October 16th, at and a thing in which Parisian life. Once a lady told Lean- velian ninths. In his youth, Debussy dren's Piano Work, Class Piano, Musical Theory, Dramatic for commercial houses, etc. as I could not work on this any more. the first meeting badly the first time, try again! Feel almost any Art and Dancing. of the Russian Im- women’s group or club dre: “What an extraordinary talent lingered under Massenet’s charm the Degrees Bachelor of Music, Bachelor Dormitories— Desirable living and board- He ordered me to go on with the perial Musical Society. fun of pulling together, of making could have a share is — — the further you possess! Your last cartoon of until his unique personality blos- of Music Education, Master of Music ing accommodations can be secured at work; I refused and a sharp quarrel "A few days after that historical the accents bite sharply together, of development of and Master of Music Education are con- the Conservatory Dormitories at moder- children’s concerts. King Edward VII is simply wonderful. somed forth. But Widor had no use ferred by authority of the State Illi- ate rates. Particulars on request. occurred. After that I could not very concert I met Rimsky-Korsakoff, adjusting niceties of tone. Let your Music of and habits, like habits of manners But how can you catch the expres- for anyone who lacked sincerity, who nois and recognized as a guarantee of well remain in the Moscow Conserva- we exchanged views on' the musical groups stress ensemble work and speech, accomplishment. Students enrolled at any time. sym- are best formed when sion, the personality of your subject tried to be anything but himself, or toire. In the fall of 1890, and reading 1 went to St. phony,” relates Gretchaninoff. even more than solo the mind is plastic and receptive. If so admirably, in a few minutes and who sought notoriety through cater- For free catalog address John R. Hattstaedt, President Petersburg, where, after “ “performances.” successful ‘The work is not bad,’ said Rim- At one time, on the a child is allowed to hear good music with so few strokes of your pencil?” ing to snobism and passing fashion. examination, I became a student of sky-Korsakoff. ‘The suggestion of Harold Bauer, I slow finale is formed when he is little, his taste is formed 579 Kimball Hall, Chicago, 111. the Conservatoire, “A few minutes?” Leandre retorted, If he encouraged original harmonic then under the really impressive. But after the a group of thirty amateuse music unconsciously; he will never have to surprised if I tell you, “finds” of taste, disliked direction of Anton Rubinstein. lovers, “You will be good he and Fourth and Fifth Symphonies there who came together regularly bridge the gap of unlearning trash; Madame, that this caricature cost me condemned pose, pretense, and un- is nothing to play on two new.’ pianos. We were of and the listening Rimsky-Korsakoff standards of his a week of hard work. And I read six warranted discord. “A few hours varied degrees of after this conversa- performance-profi- life are built in the "When f entered most natural, books in order to assimilate the king’s “Do not attempt to write a sym- the large con- tion I was informed of Tschaikow- ciency, but we enjoyed Tell your Music ourselves painless way. What a splendid thing Loving; Friends about THE ETUDE and ask them to give servatoire studio where the examina- sky’s sudden hugely character!” phony,” he also advised, “until you illness and in order to —after Mr. Bauer made a sec- it you the privilege of sending in their subscriptions. tions would be if amateur groups all were going on, I at once learn the ond suggestion Then he explained how he had have tried your hand and experi- details, I at once went at that we go in more over the country bent ’ recognized Rimsky-Korsakoff their energies worked it out gradually, reducing his mented repeatedly. And when you — tall, Malaya Morskaya Street, where the for sight reading than for formally slim, with toward planning a number of chil- goatee. He looked like a composer usually stayed prepared “programs.” original sketch, erasing one line here, have succeeded in writing a sym- THE ETUDE 1712 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. at his Then the dren’s concerts hero of his future opera, each season! Local still at- 'Kostchei brother’s, when in the city. agonizing, the striving one touch there, condensing, cutting phony, wait longer until you There I for effects, orchestras could the Deathless.’ take part in them, down until a few to write a string quartet.” found out that the distressing news and fear of not doing well were indeed, seemingly tempt all thus enlarging their From the beginning, a own outlet fa- strokes all, warm was really true. It was said that after removed, and we made music remained, but these were the All in Charles-Marie Widor’s friendship sheerly cilities. Even recorded between the famous com- his for music could be essential invaluable it last concert Tschaikowsky had the fun of it. ones that formed the syn- counsel was because poser and young used. The person of student was estab- supper in a restaurant I am delighted professional ca- thesis and conveyed a lifelike impres- sprang from a lifetime of observation and appar- to note the enor- pacity lished. This lasted for many years, ently can always take care of him- T>e had a drink of plain water. At mous development of just such ama- sion. and study. Even after he passed his till Rimsky’s death. The self. But we amateurs great man that time in Russia teur groups all must look to “One can proceed musically in the ninetieth anniversary he still prac- there was an over the country. In the Paul had paid much attention to Gretch- development of the next genera- epidemic of Asiatic cholera and the such a way will our national same way,” Widor said. “Soon you ticed daily on his two manuel organ UNIVERSITY aninoff’s work and music tion of amateurs. gave him price- composer might will tt CHICAGO easily have become discover that it is not so much the in the Salle Decaen at the Institut de _ | less assistance. At that time a kind infected with that deadly illness. Day quantity which counts, as the special France. of antagonism THE SCHOOL OF existed between Mos- and night a crowd cow stood quietly in quality. An overloaded chord is less One day in 1933 he said, “I think CONSERVATORY and St. Petersburg musical front of Tschaikowsky ’s house eagerly satisfying to the ear (except in special I am finding something new about spheres. In Moscow, the god of Radio OF MUSIC music awaiting for the reports. I went Music Mitigates ‘massive Hlu&ic was Tschaikowsky, there War's Alarms effects’) than the same har- organ playing. And possibly also and there every- several times to offers accredited look at the bulletin. mony writing for the organ.” courses in Piano, Voice, Established body ( Continued expressed in four notes in about / 1867 worshiped him. In St. Peters- from Page Violin, Then the terrible thing 443 ) Organ, Public School Music, burg, the happened. On ‘string quartet style’.” This statement, coming many years leaders were “The Mighty November Harmony, and Orchestral Instruments. America’s Oldest Independent 6 t.h, Tschaikowsky died. radio, / Group of concert, and And he went to the keyboard to after he had reached glory and his Confers Degrees of School Devoted Exclusively Balakireff, Moussorgsky, The news oratorio. Born in Anselmi, B. ML. A. B„ and to shook all Russia. Neither Baltimore, in Milan. illustrate Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakoff, he began his vocal Returning to this his remark by this example: organ music was used and admired M. M. Music and Allied Arts and Cui. before nor studies coun ry after Tschaikowsky’s that in 1933, he Distinguished / Not having been aware m city under the late was engaged by the world over, is a profound lesson faculty including of that hid- death have I George Roxy ever seen such deep Castelle. as the leading A complete school of Music, den rivalry, young Gretchaninoff In 1927, he won the baritone of the in itself. Through it shines the mod- ARTHUR C. BECKER public manifestations National a 10 f Dramatic of sorrow. The Federation City Music Hall. simplicity, Art and Dancing. open-heartedly admitted to Rimsky of Music Clubs Weede made esty, the the self-efface- SERGEI TARNOWSKY funeral of the beloved composer Contest. his Metropolitan Courses lead to that Tschaikowsky was Later that year he Opera debut in the ment of the truly great. This experi- degrees. was his most be- most impressive. went to Rochester MME. MARIA KURENKO / loved Delegations came to continue spring-season of composer. As a result of that his studies at 1937, scoring an im- ence is in harmony with one more of RICHARD from all parts of Russia; the East- mediate CZERWONKY Registration: lie felt and a man School success a little coldness in Rimsky- of Music, where he as Tonio in “Pagli- his favorite recommendations. “Pa- WALTER KNUPFER / mountain of wreaths and flowers suc- September 4, 5 \ Korsakoff s attitude. This, Wlth the tience and perseverance accomplish however, covered the coffin. Eastman SAMUEL A. LIEBERSON Classes Begin: September soon The procession ex- Theatrl^Theatre B,ltlsl, ' 8 disappeared. Company during Ame'ican Festival (heard great things. Everything comes to / tended over a mile and a 1927 anri The Dept, of Drama offers a 3-year Course j "Once I half from 1928. In days from Of course Special Students showed one of 1929, Weede 3:30 to 4:00 Widor was quite uncom- him who only cares to wait. . May Enter at my works to the Kasan Cathedral won the Caruso P.M EWT Rimsky, and, to the Niko- Memorial mb Address Registrar for Bulletin / Any Time. after several insignifi- laevsky Foundation Award network) ^ scheduled to \ cant Railroad Station. and as con?n, f corrections, he a result spent the 6 cu™ Jul DePAUL Write catalog approved of it. following g y- If you have not UNIVERSITY for "At the special meeting of year and heard / the Rus- a half in Italy any of Room 401, 64 \ studying these Preoccupation E. Lake Street. Chicago, 111 496 under Osca^ programs we rec- with language at the expense of the thing to be said has (C ontmued always *- 2650 Highland Ave. on Page 499 caused . . . deterioration and consequent oblivion."—Abram Chasins. ) / Cincinnati. Ohio THE ETUDE JULY, 1942 497 —

This the before his departure he gave Maria is Mutual’s new broadcast called recorded mishap and to without Frenchman Radio Music Is Your Enemy (heard Sundays from a large in marriage to a named unmistakable satisfaction of The Amazing Garcias Malibran, a resident of New York 10:30 to 11:00 A.M., EWT) . This audience. James and fashionable be wealthy. replaced the and so City and supposed to So Mitigates broadcast recently OEM Fenimore Cooper was there, as a young matron, was left show Keep ’Em Rolling. The continuity Another author Maria, (Continued from Page 460) was Fitz-Green Halleck, the behind with her husband. The jour- of the program is chiefly dramatic, "Marco Bozzaris,” who promptly of New York to Mexico City War’s Alarms except for a brief section in each OF SHERWOOD’S in love with ney from seems never to have flagged in Gar- trati to be heard in London. She won fell not too deeply the for- in those days was a mighty arduous broadcast during which the facts of he lived, but by the the hearts of the public, exerting al- Rosina. Joseph Bonaparte, DISTINGUISHED cia as long as the little company of from Page 496) Fascist terror that are dramatized a box, and one, but ( continued time he reached the half-century ready the marvelous magnetism that mer King of Spain, was in Julia troupers eventually accomplished it, are documented by an authority—in ARTIST-TEACHERS mark, his voice was beginning to was soon to lay New York and musi- with her parents was little expecting to open their season forth- you tune in on them; most cases a newspaper correspond- prostrate at her feet. who was to become famous, ommend that show unmistakable signs of the wear cal Europe Ward, they Battle Hymn with. To their dismay, discov- have already made radio history ent who has lived and worked in the and tear of some forty years of con- A characteristic tale is told of her forty years later, by her they 'Hicherton important and ered that somewhere and somehow this country and in the Brit- Axis lands. Helen stant use. Always adventurous in first performance with Velluti. He, an of the Republic. Most both in all their music had been lost and are re- accustomed to embel- of all was Lorenzo da ish Isles, for the programs mood, he decided to try his luck in old-timer, was picturesque Artist Teacher of Voice; brilliant Amer- they lacked was not to be found for lish his airs with such and Ponte, the friend of Mozart and the what corded here and flown to London that far-away city, New York, where ican soprano of radio, concert, and "Cosi all Mexico. But nothing could up- flourishes as seemed good to him, but librettist of “Don Giovanni,” in rebroadcast there by the British was entirely unknown oratorio, who has appeared with the Nozze di Figaro,” set for long the indomitable tenor- Company. The festival Sidelights and his company of singers need fear in rehearsal contented himself with fan Tutte” and “Le Broadcasting Orchestra, Chicago he straightway sat Chicago Symphony better merely humming the melodies with- and who, in 1825, became the first impresario and the achievements in music no unhappy comparisons with celebrates Chorus, Apollo Club, and other to the task of writing out all Bach qualified predecessors. As the princi- out ornament. Consequently, Maria professor of Italian in Columbia Uni- down of two great democracies whose des- on the Scale choral and orchestral parts from leading organizations. pal roles would be taken by members had no idea of what embellishments versity. It was he who persuaded the tinies have become so dramatically memory. In addition, he had to trans- (Continued from Page 447) of his own family, the payment of sal- he meant to use that night. At the Garcia to produce “Don Giovanni,” joined at this time. Instruction from eminent artist-teachers is available to talented students all the Italian texts into Span- Sherwood. Degree courses in all in- aries would be less of a problem. His performance, in the course of a duet which Mozart and he had prepared late Since music and books have an scale, C, D, E, F-sharp, G-sharp, A- from the beginning of their studies at because the public knew no voice, public school music, conducting, theory, and composition. seventeen-year-old daughter was his with her, he introduced some vocal for performance in Prague nearly ish, equally strong appeal to all people, sharp, and so on. Enharmonically struments, opened his season with September 14. Moderate rules. ; his son, Manuel, was pyrotechnics in his best style. A mo- forty years ago. Italian. He and since the Columbia network speaking there are only two whole Enroll nou> for new term beginning Chicago, 111. Maria reproduced every “Don Giovanni,” following it with Dormitory accommodations. 412 S. Michigan Ave-, the baritone and buffo; his wife sang ment later broadcast, Invitation to Learning, brings tone scales—one starting from C and flourish and ornament that he had A Brilliant Season some operas of his own, as well as second parts. The only outsider was us in touch with book classics in both the other from C-sharp; naturally, Italian basso of no special employed, throwing in at the end, for the best known of his standard an During the next ten months, a fascinating and entertaining man- if you start the chromatic run from celebrity. good measure, some dazzling sky- repertory. usic School seventy-nine performances of a dozen ner, we believe it would be well to C-sharp you get the other one. Maria had been born in Paris in rockets of her own invention, which Ol MUSIC operas, including several of Garcia’s survey this series at this time. Invita- INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OK SCHOOLS 1808 during Garcia’s first visit and brought down the house in a frenzy before A Disastrous Climax Other Hints for Practice own composition, were given tion to Learning started on an ambi- always considered herself a French of delight. Such was Maria when she good-sized and responsive audiences. Although Mexico was in the throes tious summer schedule on June 7, It is safe to say that ninety-nine woman. At the age of five in Naples landed in New York! The most important productions were time, the public of revolution at the which will extend through October per cent of scale practice is done Manuel Garcia, Junior, born she played a child’s part in Paer’s was those of Rossini’s “II Barbiere,” gave Garcia a hearty welcome and a 25. Among the many writers whose from keynote to keynote. This is a “Agnese.” One night, in the course in Spain in 1805. His father was de- “Otello,” “Tancredi,” and of "Don few weeks later he and his troupe mistake, for running passages start MAIER /llinclenwooJ classics are listed for discussion are GUY termined to make a singer of him of a performance, the tiny creature, Giovanni.” Edmund Kean, the Eng- left for Vera Cruz, where they were Confucius, Caesar and Anatole France. off the keynote as often as from it. SECTIONAL and from the very first lavished on SERIES OF of her own accord, added a third lish tragedian, was playing in New embark for Europe, taking with CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC to During the summer period twenty- If the pupil would practice' his scales, CLASSES him all his resources as a teacher as MASTER ion of inden rood CoUt i/«* part to a duet, much to the surprise York that season. He came to the them some thirty thousand dollars DirU L not just from the keynote of the for U'omrn. Thorough prepara- delight audience. indefatigably as he worked with four books will be analyzed by Mark and of the As a first performance of “Otello” and in- soldiers tion for career* In mualc under in gold. A company of was scale, but from each degree of it, he child she spoke with ease French, Maria, but the result was not com- Van Doren, the Pulitzer Prize poet MILWAUKEE, June 29-July 3 a dUtingui&hed faculty. B.M. vited Garcia to come the following decree, certificate and diploma engaged to protect them from ban- 1413 So. Laylon Blvd. chairman, and other would be surprised at the benefit de- Alverno College of Mu.-ic, organ, Spanish and Italian; a few years mensurate with the effort. The boy night and program in piano, voice, violin, and see him play Shakespeare’s dits, but very soon the “soldiers” dis- other pub- assistant rived by so doing. July 6-10 harp, Instrument*, later she was equally fluent in Eng- had a baritone voice, he was docile, noted scholars. Leon Levine, CHICAGO, lic school mualc, theory, har- “Othello.” The newspaper critics, dis- closed themselves as bandits in Scales, in thirds, Sherwood Music School, Fine Arts Bldg. mony. history and appreclat Ion lish and German. Her father had musical and intelligent, but he lacked CBS education director and producer when played quite unversed in Italian opera, did guise and made off with all the of mualc. Well -equipped atu- sixths, and tenths, will sound better July 13-17 dlns. beautiful building# on her taught piano and theory under all enthusiasm for the theatre and its their of the program, says the books chosen MINNEAPOLIS, best, some of which was very valuables, very 138 acre# near St. Louis with including Garcia’s if a trifle more tone is given to the MacPhail School of Music, I.asalle at 12tli. the best masters and by the time she concomitant life. His operatic ca- good and are among those “which the world Ita frequent concerts, operas, some pretty crude. They only a other munieal attractions. For clothing. All her life Pauline, right hand than the left hand. 20-24 was eleven she was able to play much reer scarcely outlasted his visit to thus far has not been willing or able BUFFALO, July catalog and view book, write all make interesting reading. The re- tiny girl of six, in 1827, liked to practice Mrs. Una Leeming, Sec’y-. 24 Elam Place. of the music of Bach, a favorite com- America. to let die.” partial list of these is: Pupils often waste a lot of Harry Morshouse Gage. Pres. long season came to a brilliant con- A count her visual memory of her Box 1242. St. Charles. Me. poser of his. With all her extraor- Signora Garcia was able and will- Bacon’s “Essays,” St. Paul’s “Epistle trying to smooth out a run when it is PHILADELPHIA, July 27-31 clusion September 30, 1826, as it had father, standing naked on a rock, Theodore Presser Co., 1714 Chestnut St. dinary aptitude for learning and a ing to complete her husband’s en- begun, with to the Corinthians,” Blake’s “Poems,” really the piano that is at fault. If, “II Barbiere.” The largest forced by the bandits to sing to the loving and lovable nature, she was semble, but her only claim to a place receipts Butler’s “Erewon” after a reasonable amount of prac- RICHMOND, VA., August 3-7 for one night were $1,962; and More’s “Uto- COLLEGE OF accompaniment of his own guitar his Montague Holland, Sec’y., 104 West 30lh St. . quick-tempered, impatient of disci- in the Golden Book of Song is that tice, a run does not improve in even- Mrs. J. BOSTON UNIV the smallest $250. The grand total pia” (to be considered on the same pline she famous A Smuggler Am I. Thorough preparation for careers |wl and indolent. Her father, with was the loyal wife of a justly for the program) ness, try it an octave lower, or ASHEVILLE, N. C., August 10-14 IJSICww season was $56,685, a satisfac- , Caesar’s “Gallic Wars,” in music. B.Mus.. M.Mus.Ed. and characteristic zeal and persistence celebrated singer, the mother of two Somehow or other the troupe man- higher; better yet, try it on another (Private lessons to Aug. 21.) A M. degrees, and diplomas. Voice. Plano. Organ. tory result for those days. Castiglione’s “Courier,” Confucius’ Cello. Brass, Wind and Percussion instru- aged Miss Marie Shank, Sec’y., 801 Jackson Bldg. Violin. was determined to overcome these of the greatest prima donnas of the to make their way back to Eu- piano. If it is all right then you will ments. Public School Music. Theory. History of Maria’s relations with her father “Wisdom,” the “Declaration of Inde- Music. Musicology. Composition. Church Music. in rope, where eventually, defects in her temperament, in order nineteenth century and of the most they arrived know it was the fault of the piano Distinguished faculty, including many Boston New York had not always been peace- pendence” and the “Magna Charta” Symphony Orchestra members. Cultural opportu- to bring her evidently great gifts to memorable teacher poor in pocket, but much enriched in Attractive Catalog. of singing of the ful. Cannot” the felt on some hammer becoming nities of Boston. dormitories. was a word he (scheduled for the same broadcast), Alfred II. Meyer, Dean, 53 Blagden St., Boston, their fullest never experience in OF possible development. same hundred years. by their adventures too hard is the usual trouble. RIVERDRIVE SCHOOL MUSIC & ARTS Hm«. permitted in his family. What he Emerson’s “English Traits,” France’s The task was arduous and productive barbaric America. In this matter of containing several notes that 84 Riverside Drive said must be done,—cost what “Penguin Island,” Gogol’s “Dead Runs of much suffering for the child, but A Musical Explorer effort experience, “Our Musical Columbus” New York City it might. He have strayed from the beaten path Revealing in told Maria to prepare a Souls,” Poe’s “Tales,” and the “Trav- FREDERICK G. KOEHLER, Director A New Book Two Parts Garcia’s will was not to be denied “Our musical Columbus” (as an could have told much the same sad new role within a few days. els” of the scale are often troublesome. Dormitories j^^FPARAGON OF RHYTHMIC COUNTING and in later years Maria admitted anonymous She pro- story of Marco Polo. newspaper dubbed Gar- tested that of disappointment as his im- Nine tenths of the time this trouble SUMMER SESSION FOR ALL RHYTHMS the time was too may enter at freely that her success in life was cia), landed in short mortal A new edition of the “Listener’s Students any time. New York with his He replied forebear, Christopher, had mental. runs should be For catalogue and information addresr Secretary PARAGON OF HARMONIZING that if she did not obey Guide,” third is Such mem- largely owing to her father’s’ stern little troupe in September, related to be printed, is being applied to 1825. No- him he would more than three centuries orized before they are practiced. This kill her. She learned written by Mr. I FOUR discipline. vember 29, following, he opened earlier. Van Doren for use by KINDS OF HARMONIZATIONS the role! One night, is easy to do if the run is divided into Make THE ETUDE Your Marketing Place J At the age of fifteen she began her America’s after a hot dis- listeners to the summer broadcasts of Id Send for explanatory circular first Italian opera season pute Etude Advertisers Open the Doors to Real behind the scenes, they clusters of notes. This example from EFFA ELLIS PERFIELD vocal studies with her father and a at the were the series. The first “Guide,” prepared Opportunities Park Theater (almost next This highly will W 103 East 86th St. I Park Ave.i New York City playing the last act interesting story Godard’s Second Mazurka is a very year later in Paris made her profes- door of “Otello.” Sud- for use with the 1940-41 broadcasts, to City Hall) with “II Barbiere denly Maria be continued in the August issue of sional debut noticed that the dagger simple one of this type, but will serve in a concert given under di Siviglia.” One can perhaps imagine The Etude. sold more than 18,000 copies. The sec- -JUILLIARD SCHOOL OF MUSIC- m her father’s hand as an illustration. the direction of Garcia’s friend, Ros- was real and ond edition, how full and strenuous the interven- that for use with the past there was a ERNEST HUTCHESON, President sini. Her performance was not more ing weeks murderous look in ***** 1941-42 winter must have been for the his eyes. season, met with a than credible, but Thoroughly frightened, in June 1825, in tireless Spaniard, who had to assem- she “It is high time that scientific good demand from those who tune in fell on her knees before London she appeared at the royal ble an orchestra him, plead- principles the world INSTITUTE and a chorus, prob- U1 ® “ should become the com- classics program. Plans are OF MUSICAL ART panish > For opera as a substitute for an impor- ably totally ignorant God’s sake mon under of Italian opera father,wv, don’t possession of all professional way for compilation of the dis- GEORGE A. -WEDGE, Dean tant singer in the role of Rosina. Her kill me!” But Garcia’s and the Italian language, and drill musicians, and that our musical in- cussions heard wrath was only stage on the 1941-42 pro- Do not play the groups of “threes,” success was so real that she was en- them to at wrath and the Individual vocal and instrumental instruction. Classes in Theory, Com- least a respectable degree dagger only stitutions should introduce lectures grams in Volume II of the book, “In- but simply place the fingers silently gaged for the a substitute for position, and all branches remaining six weeks of proficiency. But to Garcia a mis- giving a vitation of music education. obstacles laid property dagger. more defined and rational to Learning.” This volume over the keys. While doing this look of the season for the goodly sum of were Courses leading to created only to be overcome, Garcia basis for correct and varied ‘tone will be published in keyboard get a mental diploma and B. S. and M. S. degrees in instru- £500. was tempted to August by Ran- at the and Her colleagues were some of and those now in prolong his mental, singing, and public his path were cer- New York production’ (touch) on the piano- dom House. of what you are to play. school music departments. the best singers successes, but, picture going of the day, including tainly overcome to ever ven- forte, an astonishing turesome in which now is largely a matter Among the important will be surprised how easy the Catalog Velluti, the last of the spirit, he decided non-musical You on request. famous cas- extent. The historic evening instead of chance passed to tiy his and individual tempera- programs, dealing is play; likewise how easy it is luck in Mexico. Not with propaganda run to Room 122, 120 Claremont Avenue, lon°- ment.’ of New York 498 —Maria Levinskaya. significance in these hectic times, to memorize.

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MUSIC LOVf^k tative they have been will especially welcome to music lovers OF FAMOUS COM- guided by it in selecting subsequent ments from the symphonies of Beethoven, tice periods seem like tasks instead of Our cover for this month is Our Flag, be CHILDHOOD DAYS each the Sabbath or for Mozart, Lottie masterpiece to pleasurable experiences. the symbol of our country wherever it for diversion on re- POSERS—The Child by Ells- be “skeletonized” and Brahms, Dvorak, Franck, Haydn, Mozart, recreation at other “scored.” The attractiveness of this book for lit- flies. Let each of us have the satisfaction laxing musical times. worth Coit and Ruth Hampton—Too often Beethoven’s Fifth, Tschaikow- Schubert, and Tschaikowsky. 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Sibelius; My Heart Ever Faithful by Mail assured of this first book of a new made available in this form to date. Ad- Piano teachers and students should singing groups of in the armed and the men Bach; and Saint-Saens’ placid The Swan. a first-off-the-press copy. series, Mozart is presented mittedly they were chosen because they avail themselves of this unusual offer drawings,” single lines forming the body, forces of our country are used by courtesy / 942 Too, there are fantasies on Easter and not as an adult but rather are the works of this type that are most immediately by ordering a single copy of limbs, etc. of the Press Associational and International Christmas themes by the compiler. 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His long experience use- The authors, who are authorities in casual musicians who, through limited Co., to send a copy for examina- teacher can do this in this capacity has well equipped him ful of the lesson period, education, have en- study in studios, schools, and colleges, LET’S CHEER! BAND BOOK, by James M. tion, permitting you return privileges if of the best things the OFFERS the field of music summer is to look wisely ahead in some for the task of selecting and arranging Mrs. Richter tried telling deavored to make the text of the book and through radio programs, records, mu- Fulton and Major Ed. Chenette Why not you do not care to buy it. "long range planning.” Just now, when the contents of this book. stories with illustrative informative as well as enjoyable, and sical moving pictures, and “pops” con- start the new school year off right with facil- During the time of music improvised more than ever, the transportation All of the books in this list are in preparation, a single on the have included easy arrangements of some certs have whetted their appetites for a a practical band collection that is perfect INTRODUCTORY OFFER-THREE SUMMER ities of our nation are taxed almost be- preparation for publication. The copy of this book may be ordered at the piano. From this imme- of the master’s early and late composi- greater musical understanding. These for the fall and winter season with its ETUDES FOR 35 CENTS-The Etude is yond their utmost, there are definite low Advance Offer Cash Prices ap- advance of publication cash price of 40 diately popular idea has tions as well as charming illustrations of scores present the complete theme of football games, pep rallies, parades, mass making its annual get-acquainted offer advantages in ordering studio stocks and ply only to orders placed NOW . cents, postpaid. Delivery will be made as grown the very successful scenes from the childhood of Mozart. each work in a manner easily under- meetings, gym events, etc. Written in of the three summer issues June, July Delivery (postpaid) will be made soon — supplies well in advance of the time when as the book is published. The sale “story with music” series stood march form, readily when the books are published. An added feature is an outline of music and they multiply many times the but adaptable to and August—for the small sum of 35 they will be needed. One of these advan- is limited to the United States and Its to which The Lit- Paragraphs describing each pub- Three appreciation and program possibilities pleasure of listening to master symphonic concert styling, many of these numbers cents. Undoubtedly, Possessions. you have some spe- tages lies in the fact that, when the Fall tle Pigs soon will be added. lication appear on these pages. for young people of various ages, which works. The entire melodic line in the feature well-known melodies, folksongs, cial friends to whom you would like to season gets under way, one’s studio sheet As in those already published in the include listings of available recordings concert key here is printed on one staff, and other similar themes. The band parts bring this inspirational, music and book supply will already be on PASTELS FOR musical treat PIANO-Tone and Relaxation series, Mrs. Richter, in this new book, has have the Album of Duets For Organ and Piano for listening programs and complete di- intact and without the harmonic ele- words cued in as a guide in ac- as a gift for only a small outlay of money. There will the delays nor- Studies, - hand. not be by Guy Maier—Etude readers are interwoven the familial childhood Kohlmann .40 tale in rections for the presentation of the story ment that would confuse many. Complete companying group singing, and so the again, mally attributed to the homeward rush For very familiar Then you doubtless have many Cathedral Echoes Organ Felton .60 with the name of Guy simple form among vividly descriptive For Piano Peery in recital as a playlet. The story may cueing for the changing instrumentation players themselves can do a vocal chorus of vacationists and the departures for Chapel Musings .40 Maier for his acquaintances who would be glad to avail popular monthly feature, music which is Childhood Days of Famous Composers tuneful and worthwhile, also be correlated with a miniature stage is indicated throughout, however, and a occasionally. schools by thousands of students. A sec- Mozart Coit-Bampton “The Teacher’s themselves of the opportunity to get .20 Round Table,” and his although of an easy grade. Such titles as Favorite Movements from the Great setting depicting important events in the thorough, simply worded analysis of the All of the numbers are not arrange- ond advantage of early ordering is the practical and helpful these three fascinating issues of the Symphonies Levine .35 “Technic of the We’re Off to Build Our Houses, Invita- opportunity the active teacher finds, dur- Month” life of the composer. form is indicated clearly along the left ments of familiar music, however, for world’s predominant musical magazine . series Let's Cheer Band Book. Fulton-Chenette including music and ex- tion to the Fair, The Wolf's Song, and Place - ing the more relaxed days of summer, Band Books, Each .20 planatory lessons. your order at once for a single hand margin on each page. Additional several excellent new parade marches for this nominal cost to them. Piano Conductor .30 Little Pig Sleeps will have a real appeal to examine carefully the material re- copy of this unusual book at our special features in each publication are the full round out the contents of this collection Pastels for Piano—Tone and Relaxation In this new book, Dr. Just think of it . . . for only 35 cents Maier combines to the child’s Imagination. Clear-cut line Studies Maier .35 advance of publication page portrait of the composer and the and add the freshness so necessary ceived so that tentative assignments can his talents as arranger and cash price of 20 in they will be getting a supply of fine mu- Three Little Pigs—For Piano Richter .25 composer drawing illustrations, which can be col- be made. in cents, postpaid. discussion of symphonic form in general keeping interest at the highest peak. The The Singer's Handbook Samoiloff 1.25 presenting thirty tone sic and instructive and inspiring and relaxation ored, also will be included ar- The famous “On Sale” system of the Symphonic Skeleton Scores—Katzner along with for the layman. solid musicianly scoring throughout also studies for piano. Those who do not ticles on various musical subjects that No. 8, Symphony No. 3 in F Major know suggestions concerning use of the book Theodore Presses Co. has for years been Guy Maier, THE SINGER’S HANDBOOK, by Lazar S. Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 in contributes admirably in this regard and Brahms .25 the composer, have a would normally cost them 75 cents if the treat for children’s concerts and recital pro- Samoiloff the mainstay of activity in up-to-the- in store for In Dr. Samoiloff’s new book we F Major is now being prepared for publi- bands capable of handling moderately them. With a decided dis- issues were purchased separately. And grams. offer minute studios all over this continent position and a distinguished work by a distin- cation in this series and, like the others, difficult material will find all of these genius for rich harmonic In don’t forget that this amount will later and in many other parts of the world. advance of publication a single copy guished texture, Dr. Maier has created authority. For here are the fruits it has been selected because of its uni- numbers much to their liking. be credited against pastels in of this highly desirable a full yearly sub- A special point in favor of this plan is teacher of singing, be sure to mention tone of such book may be or- of long experience in teaching and train- versal appeal. Those who have already Until parts are released for pictures as November Rain, dered sale gen- scription if they decide they wish to that, once the studio stock has arrived, at the special price of 25 cents, ing the voices for which you are selecting Chinese Temple, Drear students in his New York and Los discovered and found useful the other erally, single copies of any or all of December, Mel- postpaid. them continue the inspirational, monthly visits its usefulness begins. only is it Not in- material. Our clerks will do the rest. ancholy, The Angeles studios. Symphonic Skeleton Scores will be may be reserved for future Sounding Sea, Oriental delivery by of The Etude by paying the difference dispensable as a source of teaching and Blues, The The Wayward Brook, and Santa outstanding principles and well pleased to know that this one still may be paying the special advance price of 20 between the annual recreational material, but in the planning CATHEDRAL ECHOES, An Organ subscription price ALBUM OF DUETS FOR ORGAN AND Barbara Mission at Sundown. Collection thought out theories, upon which the ordered in advance of publication at a cents each and 30 cents for the piano- of recitals with Hammond and our introductory offer price. of all kinds, it stands an al- PIANO, Arranged by Clarence Kohlmann Interspersed Registration, Compiled and author’s with these original com- notable success has been built, considerable saving. The special Advance conductor’s score. These prices are post- ways ready helpmate. Arranged by William M. Felton— This splendid collection, now in prepara- positions are masterly The qual- are discussed in The Singer's Publication cash price, 25 cents, post- paid and delivery will Our arrangements of ity Handbook. of be made as soon CHANGING YOUR ADDRESS?— “On Sale” system is always at tion, will prove invaluable arrangements and transcriptions that We are ap- to church not-so-familiar classics. Here, too, one finds excellent suggestions paid (the list price will be 35 cents) also as copies are available. your disposal. "Early Among them were made proaching vacation time An Order" for music musicians everywhere, as well are Ave available several months ago and many sub- as those Maria by Franz; a on such matters as it inexpensive for those unfamiliar and books under this folk tune in a preparing for and makes scribers may be elsewhere plan is recom- fortunate enough to have both The similar collection are daily receiving than at home an organ Madonna’s Lullaby; several making auditions, choosing with the series to test its merits. ADVANCE OF PUBLICATION mended at once, Chorale ’s new a teacher, OFFER WITH- during the and the stock can be and a piano in their homes. plaudits from organists summer months. No doubt Comprising BaC Schubert ’s Under throughout arranging retained until the JV the Linden the a program, platform etiquette, DRAWN—In accordance with a long estab- you will want end of next season, a fine assortment of material, ^Ttee, The country. Naturally enough, since Mr. The Etude to come to you, chiefly Stars, and Let Me matters of health, lished policy of when that which has not been used or Dream- Felton has etc. There is also a FAVORITE MOVEMENTS FROM THE the Theodore Presser Co. if you are one of from the classics, it will constantly afford Roses at Evening by long been famous as an ex- them. We want to sold Brahms; and Minuet carefully chosen list of songs for student GREAT SYMPHONIES Compiled by Henry in giving teachers an opportunity to to pupils can be returned for full musical variety pert arranger, the get serve you without interruption for the service and else- and Adagio by Mozart. praise is for the splen- vocalists. and there- credit. As needed the supply can be did As a result here will be a work Levine—Never in the history of music has a copy of any new book published by the fore added where. **A *“***"•single musicianship and request that you let us have your ' wcopyw mof thisuns bookBook thorough under- of real to at will. , , , mavmay be importance to literature had the widespread Theodore Presser The nominal postage involved Mr. be standing of his teachers and stu- symphonic Co. at a price that new address at least Kohlmann s book again proves that ordered now at the medium that is exempli- four weeks in ad- in special advance dents alike. it to- the delivery and return of “On Sale” “Necessity e m every Especially is this true of the appeal which enjoys practically ignores any publisher’s profit vance of the is the mother of invention”, publication cash price number. Without exception, delivery of the issue which music is borne of 35 cents ™ ?" many ambitious radio and the by the teacher. The ’ post le uoiks vocalists who have not day, for the and never includes any royalty, a new you want constant need for organ and piano paid. in At the Console are per- bad to go to the new address. Al- Our “Selection Department,” .fectly the advantage of Dr. phonograph have brought piano educational book. - staffed duets suited especially to the require- suited to organ work with Stunts for Piano w ays give us the old address rendition and the Samoiloff, as well as with experts, is prepared at all times to many himself. the finest music and the by Ada Richter, for a number of ments of the church service, made us CHAPEL colorful stop months the new, and thus make it ML’SLNGS-Tu Album t e combinations which possible for look after your needs. Just state Tbe name Lazar skillful artists and in a realize how ndlCa , . S. Samoiloff stands most has been on advance of publication offer us few such ed , to arrangements were Com positions for the Piano for Aguiar two-manual check accurately and render you letter to the Compiled*TL ; !gh in Theodore Presser Co. the available. IrL‘ls the records of our present day conductors within the reach at a very nominal price. Hence this unusual collection. Rob Roy Peery— and for lile prompt and satisfactory service. kinds of material Church or Simduv , ,, Hammond Organ, musical you wish, mention the which will include, f , activities. Accorded nationwide of everyone. We congratulate teachers among other works, pianists as well as enhance tbe collection who are fore- approximate size of home nlav^. i it and make respect the class you are the enchanting Melodie a I" for his high achievements, its Many pianists, however, sighted enough to take advantage of from “Orpheus” have no hesitancy in °* ler - the SECURE ETUDE SUBSCRIPTIONS planning for, and give some idea obtataw » “ “ ,or * ftst earer, over - IN- of the by Gluck; Schubert’s beautiful Ave Maria; of this a period of years, has helped are not content just to hear the sym- advance offer and we are sure that these grade new collection for fcar nf SitSS* CREASE YOUR INCOME—ADVANCE range. If you are a vocalist or theme /T ountless THE a from the lovely Finlandia by eating the 1 aspiring students, many of phonies performed, but have a desire to teachers and many more will adopt the contenTof any to believe Hiat such CAUSE OF MUSIC—All of us nowadays are oTher sabred an bave won arrangements in Advertisement precedented „ fame in opera, concert, secure good, practical so book their regular teaching procedures looking for every 502 bargain collection and the possible means of add- musical films that they can get some of the best loved now that it is on the market. Teachers, ing to one’s income, what with increased Advertisement THE ETUDE JULY, 1942 503 " — — ) — .

living, buying de- Let the Parent Help taxes, higher cost of World of Music fense bonds, etc. It should be easy for you to sell subscriptions to The Etude By Blit er 2>ixon Continued, from Page 433) to your many musical friends, for after ( all it is the most widely read and ac- “Teachers are born, not made,” is cepted musical periodical in the world HUGHES has been elected presi- fjext EDWIN old saying; but the modern in- the an You can justly feel a sense of satisfaction Bohemians (New York mu- When the dent of might be, “Children are in selling The Etude because you know Rogers, well known terpretation sicians’ club) . Francis favor to all contributions to and players must be made that you are doing a real vocal teacher, whose bom, was who are interested in music and music The Etude have been widely read, teachers.” Good piano teachers are education. Furthermore, there will be a communities, and on tli re-elected a vice-president. rare in some many substantial profit in it for you. All you mothers send their children to piano have to do to learn how this can be done Came! PHILADELPHIA THE MUSIC GUILD OF teachers who are far inferior in is to write a postal card to the Circula works for public per- has selected eight musicianship to the mother herself. tion Department, The Etude Music sub- formance. from the 106 manuscripts Philadelphia, Pa., and com Perhaps the mother has never taught Magazine, during the 1941-42 season. The JUST WHAT I WANT IN AUGUST mitted plete details will be forwarded to you. piano; but even so, her years of ex- composers are: Paul Nordoff, Roland Etude issues are planned months and months perience have brought wisdom, knowl- Leich, Vivian Fine, Norman Cazden, the blackouts came to England thousands PREMIUM WORKERS, ATTENTION! - In aheod and we know that you will delight in w„, every page of the August number. Gerard Carbonara, Arthur Kreutz, Mabel edge and an instinctive understand- spite of governmental restrictions and families found in music a blessing, priceless and Wood Hill, and Harold Morris. Composi- ing of child psychology, which might of priorities, we are going to be able to should be tions for the 1942-43 season instill a iove for music in the child’s incomparable. offer you Interesting and attractive Fif- sent to the Music Guild, 251 South this same premiums for securing Etude subscrip- heart. Too often, mother teenth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsyl- Music calmed the fears of frightened children, tions. Thus you have the opportunity to expects the music teacher to see that vania, not later than November 1, 1942. secure useful and serviceable merchan- the child advances without any help averted panics and helped the homes meet the dise for a small expenditure of your time at home. Whereas; if the mother— GRAHAM McNAMEE, veteran radio an- frenzy of awful uncertainty. and effort. We list below a few of these nouncer, whose early career was in the with interest and enthusiasm—would

attractive premiums : . professional music field, died May 9 in supervise the reading of notes, Obliged to remain at home, the people soon redis- The New American Cook Book—This New York City. His voice was known to rhythm, touch and hand position, she great volume is an Encyclopedia of cook- covered the greater delights and privileges of the millions of radio listeners through his fine ery, household arts and home economics might well make a musician out descriptions of many of the literally emptied the broadcast of an otherwise careless and listless fireside. Reading and music . . . the only book of its kind offering to important events of the past decade. He the world of women the latest informa- pupil. The teacher therefore should and the music shops of their wares. made his d6but as a baritone in 1920 and bookshops tion on housekeeping and cooking, com- try to secure wherever possible the then followed several years of concertiz- pletely illustrated with 1024 pages of new Gathering around the piano and taking an active ing and singing in churches. In 1923 he parent’s whole-hearted cooperation. recipes—each one tested and approved. entered radio and soon became nationally part in making music, children helped to stabilize Bound in washable, imitation leather, it known for his extemporaneous descrip- is a book that for sheer information on the amazing morale of the Empire. tions of events as they unfolded before the art of living is an education in it- The Teacher’s Round his eyes. parents congratulated themselves upon the self. It is yours for TWO SUBSCRIP- Many PIANO SOLO COLLECTIONS CLAUDIO ARRAU E—Ea$y M—Medium A—Advanced TIONS. Table day when they invested in music lessons for their WILLIAM SCHUMAN has won the first Easttnan Bullet Camera—Here is some- Among the Birds (E) 50 Miniature Classics (Vol. 1) (Bach and Handel) (E) .50 CREATIVE TECHNIC FOR annual award of the Music Critics Circle thing that will be found very useful in (Continued from Page 482 1 children. *Best Loved Themes from the Great Masters (E) .... 1.00 Miniature Classics (Vol. 2) (Haydn and Mozart) (E) .50 THE PIANO of York, for the best orchestral the vacation days to come. With new, New new Book of Famous Compositions (A) 1.00 Musical Visits with the Masters (E) 75 A new genius among piano virtuosi is work performer in that city during the Small wonder that musical activities in England Book of Piano Pieces for Adult Beginners (E) 75 Nutcracker Suite—Tschaikowsky Richter (E) 75 molded construction, this camera re- Claudio Arrau, Chili’s most famous musi- Please, we beg’of you, give us fuller de- Boy's Own Book of Pianoforte Pieces (E) 75 Once Upon-A-Time Stories of the Great Masters quires cian, who, despite the competition past season. The winning composition is no focusing, is easy to load, has of art- have Celebrated ists from other lands, has captured tails and relieve us of our suspense! Our expanded 30% since 1939. The fine group Compositions by Famous Composers (A). . 1.00 Robinson (E) 1.00 an eye-level finder the his "Third Symphony” which was given and takes pictures interest of American audiences and thrilled Cinnamon Grove (Suite) —Dett (M) 1.25 Piano Classics (A) 1.00 its New York premiere own "joy of working” would be greatly 1%" x 2 % on Kodak Roll Film #127. them with his playing. His article is filled by the Boston of American children shown upon this page, are Classics for the Church Pianist—Earhart (M) 1.00 Sabbath Day Music (M) 1.00 with keyboard helps that will enhanced if offered prove very Symphony Orchestra, under we were a dollar for Classics for Felix You will have fun taking pictures with useful. Koussevitz- the Young— (E) 1.00 Sacred Music for Piano Solo (M) 1.00 ky, every page memorized. And just think adjusting themselves to the new economic life of Concert Transcriptions of Favorite Hymns Sea Album, The (M) this simplified, candid-type camera this on November 22, 1941. 50 what an inducement that would be to Kohlmann (M) 75 Songs of Stephen Foster—Arr. Richter (E). 75 summer. Awarded for securing THREE MUSIC, MORALE, the nation, AND and at the same time cultivating an Day in Venice, A (Suite) —Nevin (M) 1.50 Songs without Words—Nevin-Spross (M) 1.50 EDMUND SEVERN, composer, those concert artists who never learn a SUBSCRIPTIONS. ELSA MAXWELL violinist, Dream Pictures (Suite) —Lemont (M) 1.25 Sousa Album for Piano Solo (M) 1.25 new piece! What a boon. too. to art of Flashlight teacher, died May 13, 1942, us con- permanent importance to them. Easy Pieces in 1) —Here’s an article which you No personality in radio or on the stage or at Melrose Easy Keys (Vol. —Wilmans (E) . . .75 Sprightly Rhythms (M) 75 screen been cert goers who have has discussed more than to listen to the same Easy Pieces in Easy Keys (Vol. Wilmans . may need very badly in days to the Highlands, Massachusetts. He was bom 2) — (E) . .75 Standard Opera Album (M) 75 come sophisticated'Elsa Maxwell, with her unc- In these in old numbers, year in and out! days of restricted transit when the privi- Echoes of a Journey (Suite) —Stolz (M) 1.50 Strauss Album of Waltzes (M) 75 when there is the possibility of air raids. tuous humor. You will "love” her opinions Nottingham, England, Dec. 10, 1862; upon the music of to-day. That teacher in your Forty Favorite Airs (E) 75 Ten Recital Pieces (M) .50 Of course we hope this need will he studied in Boston, and for some years town may be un- lege of sacrificing not non-essentials so that our boys Gems of Melody and Rhythm—Steenman (E) 1.00 Themes from the Great Piano Concertos—Arr. Levine arise, taught in New York City. ethical, but there certainly is something but even if it doesn’t, it is a useful His published Girl's Own Book (E) 75 and there has fishers Cello, and Piano paper. Attractive a been some , you 11 Pul • red, effort just have to Complete 2.00 Whitt’, and blue* cover. to revive the community singing become resource- Violin, Cello, that Ditson Trio. Album, Vol. One—Rissland Complete 2.00 and Piano the veterans of former wars found e Ugh t0 devise Distributors for Publications of ?1.00 a Dozen other substitutes to Violin, Cello, Twenty Trios for Church or Concert _ $8.00 a Hundred Mary J. Nelson tells of the "Music is nrh L°t and Piano Room musical an intellectual or senous OLIVER Vol. conditions she found in camps a sen- drain on your sugar re- DITSON CO. and JOHN Ditson Trio Album, Vol. Two One _ CHURCH Rissland. . . CO. — .Complete 2.00 2.00 , THEODORE PRESSER CO. that will interest every reader. sual pleasure, 6S Violin, ^ according to 1101 10 Violin, Cello and Piano (or Organ) ^ 1712 Chestnut the tem merition the digestive up- 1712 Cello, and Piano St., Phila., Pa. perament sets CHESTNUT ST., PHILA., PA. Twenty Trios for Church or Concert of him who hears Easy Quartets for Young Violinists Room it’’-l Vol. TWO Comhlrir De Quincey 11 Can>t Complete with 2.00 believe that dollar-a- Piano 2.35 Violin, Cello and PageDaepVh^’rate— Piano (or Organ 504 especially in Maine. * Copyright restrictions export to Canada. THE ETUDE '

BERNARD WAGNESS PIANO COURSE NAMES BERNARD WAGNESS 50 instruction. Oblong snape. jijmhers. For private or class ^ qq * * * * * ‘ ‘ ’ Book One * beginner or as a follow-up to the Practical oe- aVe ' d*i a no Denote drills, harmony fundamentals. That cove'ri™ three octaves, rhythmic Preparatory Bonding c™ds° featured. Oblong shape. antT interesting pieces to play are ^ ^ Two • • • • support good car Book 'irailv 'consistent with proper technical provide the pupil with a first recital discernment^a’n^basi^miicianship.^SuppIementary pieces repertoire. qq •••••• ' ' ' TEACHING ‘ Book Three V V'.- chord analysis. Includes MODERN n n a ™ methods of a| 0 P S e a other interesting compositions. Copiously ‘folk tunes, classics, etudes, and s dec t?oL from f avorite illustrated.

THE ^SEMB IP agnen Piano in Book Onerot the trnard Duet^a^d^Serand "piano Parts for pieces parent, or more advanced pupil. MATERIALS ! coulfe ! Pans can be played by teacher, ^ T SEC0N Piano Colne' or any second SuI!ut?d,!s m s’JpEpfememfW Twl o(\hn Bernard Vagnisi year method. Helpful annotations throughout. THIRD YEAR ETUDES including works by Czerny, Heller. Burgmuller, KSii’* A collection of 33 third and fourth grade studies practice hints. for PIANO etc., together with invariable Loeschhorn, TECHNIC FUNDAMENTALS •• •• - • •• -4® produced in recent years. Copiously illustrated The most useful and successful work. of its kind with photographs of the author's hand in action . EIGHT CHORDAL ATTACKS ...... phase is individually discussed and An illuminating work on chord playing in which each are a feature. photographically illustrated. Practice material and recital pieces

louis. ROBYN MARY BACON MASON FOLK SONGS AND FAMOUS PICTURES 1-00 years of age which cleverly presents notation, rhythm, A method book for beginners 7 to 1 1 TECHNIC TALES songs and well- scales, keyboard harmony, transposition, etc., from material based on folk .75 out and pasted BO#k known art pictures. Over 75 pictures, cards, and charts are provided to be cut principles in first ye»r piano technic. brnWii® up In°s?o*ry form.'thiVbo'ok 'presents 15 essential in the book. music reading ability, thus aiding his the child's hand so that his finger dexterity equals his 75c. 1.00 interpretative powers. TEACHER’S MANUAL available, FIRST CLASSICS AND FOUNDATION HARMONY **************** H A second year book to follow "Folk Songs and Famous Pictures”, which correlates classical Book Two ,,«*,«,#• ••••••••••••••••******** elementary principles indispensable in music, literature, pictures, and poems. The second half of the book is devoted to A continuation of* Book One presenting 15 additional technical second year i«Krucjioii ™ 5 harmony presented with games and cut-out cards. correlating the musicianship studies of the modern I TEACHER S MANUAL available, 75c. technical development so essential to satisfactory playing. BOY MUSIC 75 • titles, texts directions—has Chord Crafter* (Book Three) • • • »75 A first method book for real boys 8 to 16. Everything—music, and fundamental Continuing the work of the two preceding books. Book Three introduces the 12 been designed to interest and appeal to the boy pupil. Encouragement to play as desired and grade 4. May be used in conjuncion with features. chord attacks whichi may be given tot students ready for progress to sustain interest are almost any course of study. 100 75 FLASH CARDS HIGHWAYS IN ETUDE LAND (The Child's Hanon) All piano teachers, regardless of the course of study preferred, can use these 60 flash cards for Includes 12 exercises with applied etudes necessary in the fundamental technical training of the notational drill. ' child begun in Technic Tales. Books One and Two. Each exercise has been brought to life illustrations. THE PIANO 1.00 with a descriptive story element. Helpful explanatory notes and photographic ADULT APPROACH TO Consisting of selected standard airs arranged, graded, and furnished with specific explanations, KEYBOARD TOWN 75 this book is a practical guide for mature beginners. The pupil is expected to learn tor himself the rudiments of music and thus progress more quickly. All childish titles, themes, etc. have of delightful story of that friendly community. Keyboard Town, Miss Robyn has deftly woven Into a course been avoided. the important basic facts about the keyboard and staff. A captivating introduction to sight reading. Four octaves are covered and more than 75 little melodies are included. ROBYN ROTE CARDS 75 Especially designed for pre-school use, this book of musical funny-pictures explains notation principles, aids coordination, and leads to organized sight-reading habits. ROBYN-HANKS HARMONY JOSEPHINE HOVEY PERRY Book One 75 THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT 75 Course, for students of any age, in written harmony, keyboard harmony, and ear A Junior By means of note, key, and finger charts this splendid book helps primary grade age beginners to training. be used with any method. Includes a Master Key for the teacher. Can read music notafion and to play that which they read. Charming illustrations and attractive Book Two 75 little pieces are featured. Continues work begun in Book One, introducing the harmonic and melodic minor scales, PLEASURE enharmonic changing of notes and intervals up to and including the octave. Includes oral drills, A PATH TO THE PIANO 1.00 written and keyboard work and a Master Key for the teacher. In illustrated story form, this study book for pre-school beginners starts as a rote-playing book and progresses gradually until reading and playing are welded into one. Book Three 75 Continues the fundamentals of harmony for eye, ear, and keyboard. Carries the student up to BUSY WORK FOR BEGINNERS 60 four-part writing and may be used in conjunction with any method. Through entertaining, constructive "busy work" with directions in rhyme, this book aims to teach the relationship between the fingers, piano keys and their note representations on the ROBYN-GURLITT .75 grand staff. Includes 85 etudes especially selected and arranged to develop sight reading, pedal technique, and rhythm. MORE BUSY WORK FOR BEGINNERS 75 Gives carefully prepared "busy work” for pupils who have advanced to the First Grade in ROBYN-HANON 75 music. May be used with any modern instruction book. From Hanon's "Virtuoso Pianist", Miss Robvn here presents 25 exercises, all on white keys, A MUSICAL MOTHER GOOSE FOR TWO especially adapted to training young pupils in fundamental finger technic. 75 Profusely and attractively illustrated, this book presents 12 very easy four-hand numbers for KINDER CONCERTO—HAYDN (Two Pianos—Four Hands) juvenile pianists, each set to a Mother Goose text.

The spirited "Concerto in D" is here presented in a most playable adaptation for two pianos. The second piano part is a reduction from the original orchestral score. Two copies of the book are needed for performance. KINDER CONCERTO—MOZART (Two Pianos—Four Hands) An adaptation from the great "Concerto in B-Flat" arranged for two pianos. The second piano part is also a reduction from the original orchestral score. Two copies are needed for performance Oliver Ditson Co. THE SNOW QUEEN—TCHAIKOVSKY THEODORE PRESSER CO., DISTRIBUTORS This adaptation of Andersen's fairy tale to the delightful music of Tchaikovsky’s "Music for the Young" illustrates in story and music the principles taught in "Chord Crafters". 1712 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. .