THE BACH SOCIETY OF KALAMAZOO ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST ANNUAL

13ach ~stivaf ] J tjcrrla11uJ(n""'lf 11 rnat ~~1_ A COMMUNITY PROJECT 1 . 1 r1 . _.1-cra"~~ "A fine addition to the music projects of the city" ..n.atj~1.:fl -HENRY FORD, Jr., Mayor of Kalamazoo

HENRY OVERLEY SPONSORED BY KALAMAZOO COLLEGE FESTIVAL DIRECTOR "I can think of no person and presented in bett e•· qualified to direct sut/1 a program". DR. LOY NORRIX STETSON CHAPEL SUPT. OF SCHOOLS

..e~~~, e~aito. A special welcome· to our "home town" singer, who has appeared with out­ standing success under the baton of such noted conductors as Sergie Koussevit­ sky, Thomas Beecham, Frederick Stock, Dimitri Mitroupolos, Ifor Jones and others. "-one of the great oratorio singers of the present"- -Chicago Herald and Examiner

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A profound musician, sensitive interpreter, with magnetic personality. He will sing the words of the Christ in the ''Passion". He has sung under the baton of , Arthur Rodzinski, and others. He has mastered a prodigious repertoire. "-If a first prize for performance had to be awarded, it would go to Leonard Treash" - Inquirer

Ma/1.'1Ma~~,luu; PencieiJ, BEAUTIFUL STETSON CHAPEL $~ For severa l years the soprano soloist with the Bach Festival at Baldwin­ -with its distinctive atmosphere, its distinguished organ, its superb acoustics-provides Wallace College, under the direction of the eminent Bach authority, Dr. Albert an ideal setting for the six Festival performances. Riemenschneider. She has been in great demand in oratorio because of ex­ ceptional vocal and interpretative ability. From the lofty heights of the Chapel tower, Bach chor.ales,-played by a QUARTET OF . BRASSES-will be amplified for 20 minutes before each of the six concerts. Three quartets will alternate in performing: one from the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra, one from Central High School, and one from the College. Lawrence Barr, director. Neld.o.n..£eo.na/I.J, !Jad-d- --!JMdo-ne

"THE MUSIC OF THE FESTIVAL PROGRAMS" will be discussed by Prof. Theo­ Dr. Leonard, of the University of Illinois, has sung the "Passion" with the dore Heger, of the Music Department of the University of Michigan, at the Chapel, Bethlehem chorus, the Oxford Bach Choir in England, and under David Friday evening, February 21st, at 8:00 o'clock. McK. Williams in New York. He will appear as soloi st with the Chicago Your Festival admission card will admit you without charge. Apollo Club in its production of the B-minor Mass in May. The Bach Society Invites You To become a SUBSCRIBING MEMBER you need only to buy one or more admission cards at $2.40 or $1.80 for a series of three concerts. To become a PATRON you contribute $10 or more towards the support of the Festival. This entitles you to two admission cards in the section of seats espec­ ially reserved for patrons. Names of patrons will be listed in the Festi­ val program book. The Bach Society is dedicated to the high purpose of promoting an annual Bach Festival, so that local music-lovers may have the opportun­ ity of hearing and performing the immortal masterpieces of Johann Sebastian Bach.

To know Bach is to love him. His music is warm, fascinating, compelling. .It grows On one

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EACH ADMISSION CARD is good for a single admission to a series of three concerts. (No tickets sold for 1 concert ). The card is transferable, sa that a friend may attend any concert that you may nat be able to attend. Admission cards may be purchased from any member of the Festival Chorus; also at the following places beginning Feblluary 12th GRINNELL BROS., 110 W. Michigan OAKLAND PHARMACY, 773 W. Michigan MEYER MUSIC SHOP, 340 N. Rose STERN MUSIC SHOP, 313 S. Burdick COLLEGE MUSIC HOUSE, 813 W. South TREVA REED, 116 W. South MAIL ORDERS ACCEPTED NOW. Use the convenient order form printed below. Enclose a stomped, self-addressed envelope with your remittance.

ADDRESS PHONE 3-1551 BACH FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE KALAMAZOO COLLEGE MUSIC HOUSE 813 WEST SOUTH ST, KALAMAZOO 46, MICH.

ORDER FORM- Check as desired O Patron Membership 0 Subscribing Membership

Amount contributed; __ seats @ $2.40 each (incl. tax) center Entitles donor to 2 seats in special reserved sec ­ sections, main floor and balcony. tion . Larger amounts, ($25, $50 or more ) entitle seats @ $1.80 each (incl. ) side sections, donor to additional seats. In this case please main floor and balcony. state how many : Which Series? D JIAII D "B" Which Series? D "A" D "B"

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