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12-1940 Volume 58, Number 12 (December 1940) James Francis Cooke
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The copy, in the form appear as soloist with the New York the opera lover there are several fine MX % lour of Central America, collections What Is Behind last containing the stories and the the Popular Song.' . States in 1920 and of a handbill, was discovered sum- Orchestra this choicest music from the most 77 ^ ^ i i i j ^^^ j j j '"Uddie^nlZ so) twenty recitals in Kingston, Havana, United Philharmonic-Symphony famous operas. These books will of Baltimore add to your enjoyment of the radio Costa Rica, and other promi- is a teacher of composition at the Juil- mer by Jesse L. Cassard season. presentations. Each contains MUSIC IN THE HOME Trinidad, the best of music in substantial volumes of School in New York City. in an old scrap book. varying Two Outstanding Films nent places. liard Graduate character that have become, with Musle. ‘ both through musical " Donald \I nr THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY OR- merit and Reproduced Music of Real Moment tin 805 economic value, necessities for • • • the fullest enjoyment • trr Hugh Hi rd of the musical froni thl’ Broadcasting J‘l 806 are again returning CHESTRA opens its twenty-ninth season Studios.' . . . BELGIAN ARTISTS hour. Descriptive • Alfred Lindsay material on request. Ask for these books at your local Lhe Ltude Music Lover’s Hooksh.il Morgan 807 J • - • of last with Pierre Monteux music or For Unto Mcrrdith ('adman 8418 to Brussels after the tragic days on December 6th book store. Us a Child Is Born”. ..Norma Hyland Graves 80*j musical life. The Sir Thomas Beecham will FOR THE PIANIST FOR MUSIC AND May disrupted the city’s Clompetilion 6 conducting. THE OPERA LOVER STUDY Concerts de Midi at the Musee Royal, be guest conductor on January 3rd and Piano Pieces Whole World Plays $1.25 Fifteen Grand Opera at Home $1.25 Minutes of Stimulating Vocal Modern Piano Pieces 1.25 Practice ’ the very successful mid-day 4th, with Isaac Stern as violin soloist. Light Opera at The 'leather’s Round Kidney Buthcll 811 copied after Home Table. . Light Piano Pieces 1.25 j .25 . . PRIZES OF $250 AND $150 arc of- its donor. Full information from Amer- Modern Opera Selections ’ 1*25 The Pianist’s Technic and Gay Maier 812 at the National Gallery in Lon- . concerts Recital Piano Pieces 1.25 Tone. . 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Entrances close Febru- tor of Town Hall’s Concert Department, at Home 1.50 World Sings 1 25 the' Actmrdlon . Scale Pietro is being celebrated naturalized American com- Chopin at Home Songs Whole World Sings Practice for Guitarists Dciro 850 enty-fifth birthday native or 1.50 1.25 torye ary 1, 1941. and further information invited the pianist to open the series, Mr. Grieg at Home Songs of the Sunny South G C. Krick 854 of the National Federation of 1.50 1.25 throughout the world during the week Finch, 5806 North posers, by Piano Pieces for Sacred Music MUSIC from Mrs. Merle E. Hofmann replied: "I seem to be opening Everyone. . . . 1.50 125 offers prizes for vocal solo Songs For Everyone December 8th. In Helsinki, Finland, Illinois. Music Clubs, L50 Classic and Contemporary Kostner Avenue, Chicago, so many concert halls thLs year that I FOR THE VIOLINIST Selections piano solo, Jesu. Joy of Man’s Desiring. where musical life centers about this with piano accompaniment, Violin Pieces Whole World . beginning to think of myself as a Plays $2.00 Liebestraum J- Nrbanlian Hack 821 composition, two violins and am Modern Violin Pieces FOR THE ORGANIST beloved composer, the chief festival con- two-piano 2.00 Through the Mist in Lt*zt-Hod*on 823 A PRIZE OF ONE HUNDRED DOL- sort of musical janitor.” Light Violin Pieces Familiar Organ Classics the Iliue. piano, and full orchestra. Complete par- 2.00 Jack-in-the-box Thurtow Luurann 826 cert by the municipal orchestra will be LARS for the best Anthem submitted be- Violinist’s Book of Songs (Hammond Registration) 2.00 $2.00 Dancer in Blue •**••• Stanford King 827 ticulars from Miss Helen Gunderson, Concert Violin Solos Standard ’ conducted by Armas Jamefelt ( Ahr-mas fore January 1941, is offered under the 3.00 Organ Pieces 3^00 A .... H alter Wallace 1, Winter Frolic Smith 830 State University, Baton THE FIFTH WILLIAMSBURG FESTIVAL Standard Violin Concertos.... 3.00 .*.*.*.*.*.*** Sibelius’ brother-in-law. auspices of the American Guild of Organ- School of Music. Mister Scarecrow Ralph Fcdircr 831 Yahr-ne-felt) , Operatic Violin Pieces series of concerts took place in the 2.00 1’rrnoFi lAinc 832 ists, with the H. Gray as Rouge, Louisiana. Encyclopedia of the Violin MISCELLANEOUS Vocal and Instrumental In the United States, a National Sibelius W. Company 5.00 BOOKS Composition, candle-lit ballroom of the restored Gov- Saxophone Pieces, B Christmas Vigil (Vocal) Festival, beginning December 7th, spon- Eb— 0—Cm. each. . .$2.00 FOR YOUNG PEOPLE A Song of Winter .. .Margaret Hat him Lang 833 Palace in Williamsburg, Virginia, American Home Music (Vocal) . ernor’s Children’s Piano Pieces Album 5.00 sored by For Finland, Inc., is announced ’’ $1.25 What Do You Know About Music? O Holy Night! (Piano & Organ)'. R. Hawley S34 Children’s Songs . in November. The concerts featured sev- (Cloth, $3.00) Christmas Fantasy ; Adam Orem 835 by Mrs. Samuel L. M. Barlow, Chairman ; Boards 1,50 (Brass Choir) . YEHUDI MENUHIN, • ...Ross Wyre (arranger) HARRIET COHEN, distinguished English D ,0rV 83S Committee, which in- enteenth and eighteenth century music °Ung of the Festival pianist, cabled early In during his recent tour of Ttto^* October that her direction This volume contains concise, accurate cludes such notables as Dr. Walter Dam- and were under the of popular in- Come Skip with Me... Ada Hichtrr 840 house and all her possessions, including Australia, gave $70,000 to formation relative to Holiday *.**. Ralph Kirkpatrick, eminent harpsichord- matters of general Sleigh Ride • v; Black Well* 840 rosch, Olin Downes, John Barbirolli Little .Harry her piano and music library, were de- various war relief funds. musical interest, including Jack Frost Patterson Hopkin 841 ist. musical history, i Bar-bi-rcl-lii Dr. James Francis Cooke, Polly Wants a France* Terry 841 , stroyed by incendiary bombs. and his sister, Hephzi- composers, Cracker ! . He harmony, singing, grand opera’ Adeste Fideles Roxana Paridon 842 Eugene Goossens, Luerezia Bori (Bo-re) the orchestra, Heading- bah, gave several joint ERNEST SCHELLING’S memory was musical instruments, chamber u*tin 842 others. eighty- and Four hundred and recitals music, sacred music, etc. THE BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, sonata and were honored, October 16th, when a bronze Useful to music THE JUNIOR ETUDE one orchestras and fifty-one hundred lovers as well as teachers abeth A. Oc*t S60 during this its sixteenth season, will pre- received with ovations bust made by his close friend, Malvina for it provides a music organizations throughout the coun- systematic course in musical MISCELLANEOUS sent the following new works: the "Folk everywhere. Mr. Menuhin Hoffman, was unveiled at Carnegie Hall knowledge as try will feature the composer’s works in well as answers to queries on individual Voice Questions Song Symphony” for orchestra opens his fall season in and presented to the Hall where for so mat- Answered local concert halls. and ters. Helpful for “quiz contests” a >d CI oir Questions ” .Dr. Nicholas Douty S45 Carnegie Hall, New' York as well as a Vhmn A ? Answered' chorus by Roy Harris, Paul Hindemith’s many years the beloved musician con- Q 8W . . .Dr. Henry S. Fry 847 permanent musical possession “ "ed ’ early in which will al- sherT&^. Robert Braine 849 EUGENE ORMANDY has been given a “First Symphony” and his new “Violon- City, December. ducted the Young People’s Concerts of ways be handy to furnish 1 useful and essential 1 Decora,(>s tor Chriatoai'. '. S62 five-year contract cello Concerto”, Igor the New York Philharmonic-Symphony Quick '. new as conductor and Stravinsky’s (Stra- MORIZ ROSENTHAL, eminent pianist information on all subjects Work ? . . .Nancy D. Dunlra 818 connected with Legato Pedaiing. .7 ..Arthur music director of the Philadelphia Or- ven-ske) “First Symphony”, Benjamin pupil of Society. the art of O’Halloran 818 and Joseffy and Liszt, recently music. Marie Stone 818 chestra. Mr. Ormandy came first to the Britten’s “Variations for String Orches- recalled being seated with Brahms in a For orchestra in 1936, as co-conductor with tra” and others by Vaughan Williams, Vienna cafe some fifty-five years ago, THE SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL ORCHES- Sale at all Music Stores (Except in Canada and European countries) Leopold Stokowski and, in 1938, became Arnold Bax and Eugene Goossens. Stra- TRA, after thirty years of or sent direct on receipt ’W when a composer and teacher by the invaluable of marked prices. ' Co and Great t>"ghl, ,940. hr Theodore Preutr service Britain. Co jot U. S A. conductor and music director. The new vinsky, Defauw, Milhaud i Mel-6), Goos- name of Finck remarked: "Rosenthal, I to music lovers in Shanghai, is D. contract “expresses the appreciation of sens and Arthur Shepherd will share the guarantee you that in ten years no one disbanding because of the European War. APPLETON-CENTURY CO., Rica. ,vi '’ 35 W. 32d St., Cuba, Dominican BrJzl1 - Colombia, C.st» NewYork Repul^EmadS E ®S! the directors for Mr. Ormandy’s distin- baton with the orchestra’s The personnel of the Paraguay, Republic Guatemala. Mexico, Nicaragua. permanent will play a note of Chopin.” The pianist orchestra is pre- of Honduras Sim n 1 guished services and their confidence in conductor, Serge Koussevitzky (Koo- replied; “I know that, and so I will play dominantly Italian. his ability to uphold existing standards.” se-vet'-ske) 1 him now'.” "Bravo!” said Brahms. IContinued on Page 857) DECEMBER, 1940 THE ETUDE 795 ” —
Notes O YOU REMEMBER your first symphony Promissory concert? The first time you saw those D dozens of violin bows darting up and down and across, as if propelled by one musician? And heard a tympanist produce a clap of thun- By der from one of his drums? Remember how the instruments raced along together at times, with an agitated speed that made your breath race with them? Remember how surprised you were when the harp suddenly sounded its liquid, Blanche rippling notes? That tremendous orchestra, covering the en- tire stage, was something to enjoy almost with awe and to contemplate with reverence for long as With Victor Kolar as conductor, Mrs. months to come. Edith Rhetts Tilton joined the organization Tilton post per- also is in charge of another series of After that experience, symphonic music really educational director, the only such concerts or- played each winter by the orchestra, the began to mean something to you. When you manently maintained by a major symphony pro- grams for Young People. At these events, heard a recording or radio performance you chestra in the United States. lec- tures are given by Mrs. Tilton. knew actually what was happening. That de- “What we need,” Mr. Gabrilowitsch said to the so, to-day, like privileged lightfully eerie, shimmering sound came from then Miss Rhetts, active in music educational And grown-ups, the school children, when the free the violins; you could see the rhythmic rise and work in Kansas City, “is a wedding between our concerts are fall of the bows. And that blare of chords came orchestra and our city. You are the person best scheduled, may don their best clothes, and enjoy, from the lusty throats of the brass instruments equipped to effect this union.” in the huge Auditorium of the Masonic Temple, over there at the side. No longer did it seem a Mrs. Tilton took the reins immediately and the finest music their city has to ofTer. Their mere mass of sound coming from a cabinet; now now, seventeen years later, has set a record that station in life, their creed or color have no rat- it had become a living orchestra, with its many is likely to stand for all time. Under her direct ing on this occasion; they need only be children voices singing alone, in various small groups and supervision, three hundred and twenty-five in the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth grades of finally as a magnificent whole. And each time thousand school children in twenty-two different the public or parochial schools, or schools for the you listened, it seemed to grow even more in- school systems in the Greater Detroit area have blind. Their one expense is bus fare, a fee that OW AGAIN IS THE SEASON of the Feast of the join us at the Christmas season in prayers for a righteous teresting and more wonderful. listened in person each year to concerts of the has been greatly reduced for them by the De- Nativity! Its hallowed memories, its rich and peace. We wish that we could take each of them by the And in recalling your own first moving ex- Detroit Symphony Orchestra, having been fully troit Street Railways. beautiful treasures of and love, its exciting hand and tell them sincere is the grief of all Ameri- perience with a symphonic program, you will prepared for every composition they were to joy how realize what it means to many boys and girls in hear. Additional millions of these children, hav- In the Words ol a Pupil voices of jubilant children, its enticing aroma of the pine cans at this moment for the unthinkable tribulations and Detroit, Michigan, to hear their first woods, its cherished gifts, its spirit of kindness, mellow- losses suffered by such multitudes of innocent men, orchestral ing received the same detailed preparation, lis- The contrasting attitudes of the boys and girls, women concert as the guest of their city’s symphony or- tened to the broadcasts of these same concerts. before and after the concert, in fact every inci- ness and good will to all, its millions of lights, its wonderful and children during the last frightful months. May music, chestra. For it is a School Children’s Concert, The established fact is that, under Mrs. Tilton, dent of this exciting afternoon, have been so bells, its thrilling carols on the midnight air ! Is there any- joy and light dispel the blackness of the hour and lead to given gratis by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, was the first colorfully recorded by a Detroit School pupil that thing more exalting in the modern world than Christmas a blessed tomorrow. which brings many of them their first big major orchestra in the United States to broad- we like would to give you her eye- and ear- marvelous Christmas the glorious festival of music and Now is music’s great hour! May it enter your heart every musical thrill, their — first cultural opportunity of cast educational programs, the work having been witness account of what goes on. Incidentally, light ? day and fortify you as never before. The position of the this magnitude. begun several seasons before Walter Damrosch there are one hundred and fifty buses going to But what are we musicians and music lovers to say of a music teacher as Back in 1923, at the invitation of the late Ossip started his educational broadcasting a messenger of happiness, song, cheer and to prepared the Auditorium on each of these afternoons, so Gabrilowitsch, then director of the orchestra, audiences. year when the bells and the carols and the laughter of light in homes everywhere, helping to sustain the ideals and you can multiply the trip she describes by one little children are silenced by the roar of cannon, the rattle the morale of all people, has never been so important as at hundred and fifty. Our of machine guns and the thunder of bombs? What light is this moment. youthful reporter writes: shining in the darkness? Is the Star in the East still there? The history of all wars has shown that after peace "As the bus is about to has Are the angels of light still singing to welcome the pilgrims leave, the teacher has come, the nations rush back to these precious and indispen- of to turn resolutely from the night? sable things which the spirit of Christ brought into our the abject looks of the Always has Christmas been associated with music and lives. No matter how many times man falters and deserts ‘substitutes’, children light since the Wise Men first hailed the Star of Bethlehem. these principles of nobler and finer living which supplant who have brought bus Always have merry tunes and carols and masses and ora- hate with love, cruelty with kindness, intolerance with tol- fare, hoping that some- torios marked the blessed Christmas season. What about erance, greed with generosity, lies with truth—it must be one regu- on the envied music this year? What of the little candles of hope, faith remembered that when the people come to their senses they lar list will be absent the and promise of better things that for centuries have burned always find standing before them the presence of Jesus, afternoon of the con- upon altars and shrines in churches and homes? whose natal day we are now celebrating. This is not ser- cert. However, the sub- “The Light shineth in darkness and the darkness monizing. It is merely what every stitutes are always — broad-thinking practical comprehended it not person of doomed to disappoint- experience is obliged to see. The witnesses are runs the majestic line in the Gospel according to St. John. ment, because everyone myriad. Enormous courage is required to hold to the music So are the eternal Christmas carols everlastingly ringing, on the selected list is of Christmas when the sky is filled with flying death. but millions of ears hear them not. Nevertheless, present at school, carry- they can But, let history fortify your faith. Wars have come and never, never be silenced. They are the everlasting hope of ing his preferment like a wars have gone for centuries. Choruses of little children tomorrow. torch. will, nevertheless, never cease singing Hark! The Herald To all our “The bus begins to friends in all lands, The Etude, as it has done Angels Sing, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, Noel, Oh, move and everyone for nearly sixty years, sends its heartiest Christmas greet- Little Town of Bethlehem and Silent Night. shouts with one accord, ings, Despite the war and other disturbances, The Etude The voices of our little ones are raised in prayer for the ‘Let's sing.’ There is no has successfully launched a “new” Etude which in its mod- higher power which will guard them in the future, that in- breathing space after ern dress, form and content, has been received with great visible, undying force which will lead that. The song to be them away from enthusiasm. We are deeply grateful for your loyal patronage savagery, to joy and sung later, at the con- peace and security. Let us build no and feel richly blessed to have your increasing interest and hates in their hearts cert, gains a lusty dress for the evils of others. Tell them of support. To our friends in the lands that have been crushed the rehearsal. Songs learned tomorrow which always comes as a sign to the world by the anti-Christian disasters of the past year, we send of the for previous concerts are eternal truth in the ideals of the little Child who was our deep felt loving sympathy, and our hope for a new runners-up in popular- born in Bethlehem, nearly twenty centuries ago. world. This we extend especially to our fellow music work- ity. Passers-by in the Yes, the Light is shining in the darkness at this crucial ers, now in the depths of sorrow, who are brave enough to moment (.Continued on Page 856) and the music of Christmas can never be stilled. DECEMBER, 1940 THE ETUDE 797 There is no one, perhaps, in the ranks of laymen, who has given more zealously of time and interest to the furtherance of music than Mrs. Vincent Astor. President of The Musi- cians’ Emegency Fund, a Director of The New York Philharmonic-Symphony Society, a Di- rector of the Metropolitan Opera and former Music As an Avocation Christmas Committee of The for the Feast of Chairman of The Women’s Carols Neio York World’s Fair, Mrs. Astor devotes Puer Nobis Natus est de Marie Virgine infectious enthusiasm to causes ' genuine, ANGELS SING—” These • - e Be glad lordynges, be the more or lesse, “t ET THE HERALD which aid the appreciation of music, and im- cherished words will once again ring I Bryng you tydings of gladnesse, From an Interview with prove the condition of worthy professionals. out across the troubled world on Christ- As Gabriel me bereth witnesse. Mrs. Astor is herself a student of music; in mas Eve. All the sorrow and heartbreak and addition to her many activities, she takes a agony of war-torn nations cannot still the words of probably the most famous The of weekly piano lesson, and belongs to an en- caroling of voices lifted in worship on Christ- carols are believed to have been written (Helen Huntington Astor) all semble class. It is a privilege to bring to read- mas Day. years ago, but some five hundred the music to The Etude the views of so devoted a Christianity has ers of Throughout the centuries, it is sung dates back to the dim which ages music lover, expressed in one of Mrs. Astor’s been the greatest fountain source of lasting Christ. This beautiful old before hymn was rare public interviews.—Editor’s Note. beauty, of creative genius in all the world. most widely sung about 800 A.D., in the year Many of the finest masterpieces of music, when Charlemagne, Emperor of the Holy Ro- Secured Expressly for The Etude by Rose Heylbut literature, painting, sculpture and architec- man Empire, was crowned on Christmas Day. ‘>-^NE OF THE MOST SERIOUS problems ture have been inspired by the old, old Bible There are seven verses In all, beginning: I 1 confronting our musically gifted young stories. Dante’s “Divine Comedy” and Milton’s is more difficult or attainment to-day than ever competitive professional world. It is my hope people to-day is the question of outlet “Paradise Lost” reached the highest peaks of before. that, within the next few years, the nucleus of God rest you merry, gentlemen. for their powers. Experience shows that their the sublime in the world’s poetry. And the “ be possible,’ one may ask, ‘when an opera company may be formed, wherein ex- Let nothing you dismay, youthful enthusiasms spur them chiefly toward ‘How can that Christmas festival, celebrating the birthday interest runs high; when mechanical de- ceptionally talented beginners may find the rou- For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, the goal of professional achievement. The usual musical of the Christ, not only has shared the general radio provide our most outlying com- tine experience in drill work and perfect en- Was born upon this Day. ambition of the person of more than average vices like is responsible for glory but also has been and munities with the best in music?’ Surely, it would semble which cannot be provided in the studio all Satan's abilities is to secure excellent instruction, a poetry set To save us from power, one of the most popular forms of seem more logical to assume that professional and which has no place in an institution such as When we were gone astray. measure of artistic expertness, and a Great to music—a form beloved by children—the ever. Actually, the Metropolitan Opera. Such a company would Opportunity. After that, only one result can lie opportunities are greater than carol. O tidings of comfort and joy, Christmas not. In paying full tribute to the splen- play in New York during those months when ahead, and that is success. From the viewpoint they are “carol” is derived the Latin For Jesus Christ, Our Saviour, The word from radio has the Metropolitan is closed, using the gala opera the gifted young aspirant, such a thought did and astonishingly rapid strides cantare, to sing, and rola, an exclamation of Was born on Christmas Day. of music to the nation, season for touring. Thus, a worthy company of is natural and logical. He has boundless made in bringing good joy. This peculiar type of musical poetry, used pattern himself, he sees the coveted place at the it is hard to escape the corollary of this fact: the young artists would be afforded a full year of to celebrate an international event, was, how- Variations of this carol were sung for political faith in he plunges headlong widespread dissemination of free music makes routine repertory work; the regular Metropoli- ever, a common custom in heathen centuries purposes, much later, during the eighteenth top of the ladder, and so been allowed to the professonal start of young artists more and tan season would not be interfered with; and the before Christianity was taught to pagan Eu- and nineteenth centuries, but with different into the hazards of what he has fruitful pro- more difficult. far-lying regions of the country would have a rope. In those far-off days, the carol was lyrics written especially for the various oc- regard as the most glamorous and enough, then, “Who, among the average audience, prefers to chance to hear opera at favorable prices. danced as well as sung by many performers, casions. And in 1066, when William the Con- fession in the world. Regrettably quite different! He finds spend an admission fee to hear an unheralded “But such schemes are, at best, inadequate to who joined hands in a circle, singing as they queror came to England, this same carol was he often finds it to be picture includes far more debut on a rainy Saturday night, when he might serve the needs of all. There is still another danced in unison. With a perfectly divine wis- sung amid scenes of great rejoicing at Christ- that the complete hopeful dreams. Only later be sitting comfortably at home, listening to angle to the problem. Since we cannot create dom, Christianity did not destroy the natural mas time. The Norman-French period saw the than skill, faith, and in the field of music Toscanini for nothing? Thus we are faced with enough audiences to welcome all those who wish impulses of native tribes but merely gave them carol acquire a secular and sometimes con- does he learn that success a fairly paradoxical situation: ‘Big to play and sing, it might be practical to dis- a fuller and greater meaning. So that early vivial character. About 1521. a selection of names’ are in constant demand, while suade these gifted young people from a too hasty Gauls and Saxons, who sang joyful greetings Christmas Carols was published by Wynkyn the chances of establishing a ‘big name’ plunge into the professional world. to the feast of Thor and Odin, when they be- de Worde, and we find the more worldly Boar's Christians, merely grow correspondingly scarce. Of course, “At the outset, that sounds unsympathetic. came changed the object of Head Song included in this group. As a mat- their worshipful rejoicing. Likewise, the Goths radio is not solely responsible for the Further, it raises the difficult question of pre- ter of fact, the Boar's-head Carol is still sung and the Druids made much of the carol. greater hazards now surrounding a pro- suming to judge as to who can, and who cannot, on Christmas Day at Queen's College. Oxford, Here is an example of one as sung in their fessional career. Unemployment; finan- enter music as a life work. Actually, it is neither and we hope that even during these difficult time: cial fluctuations; unsettled world con- harsh nor presumptuous. It is simply a sugges- days in England, young voices will ring out: ditions (bringing to our midst an extra tion that each career aspirant act as his own Holly and Ivy made a great party; The Holly bears a bark quota of expert, often world famed judge, taking earnest and long deliberated coun- Caput apri deferi “Who should have the mastery As bitter as any gall, professionals) the very law of supply sel, with himself and his advisers, before Reddens laudes Domino ; expos- In lands where we go?” And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ and demand in an overcrowded profes- ing himself to the disappointments which inevi- The Boar's head in hand bring l Then spake Holly, “I am frisky and jolly, For to redeem us all. sion, all tend to lengthen the distance tably await an all too large proportion With garlands gay and rosemary; of our I will have the mastery The Holly and the Ivy, between the starting point of a career professional musicians. Let each young aspirant I pray you all In lands sing merrily where we go.” Now are both well grown; and its actual attainment. study the full list of requisites that goes Qui estis in convivis. into the all the Of trees that are in the icood “It is simple enough to name these building of a career—musical, personal, physical, St. Francis of Assisi is said to have started the The Holly bears the crown. It causes, but inordinately difficult to rec- financial requisites—and ask himself honestly singing is small wonder that shepherd carols were of carols by the masses, apart from tify them. Those arising from general whether he can - sung both in in meet them. Instead of saying, ‘A church ritual, in the singing of his own Song And so England and France, as well as we have carols dating back to conditions would need a change of place at the is the very other European days, top waiting for me,’ it is wiser to of the Creatures. To the ancient Romans, the earliest countries in those long-ago days after Christ. It is said that the world order to right; others, arising ask, ‘How can I sure first for shepherds and carried be that the pitiful disen- Holly was a symbol of everlasting peace and joy, carols were sung in old wandering minstrels England when the Augus- from mechanical advancement and chantment of joblessness and failure is the verses from campfire to campfire through- not wait- and when the Saxons, who had so honored Holly, tine mission prospered among the Saxons in out many lands. shifts of population, cannot be changed ing for me?’ Bay and Ivy, became Christians, Holly became Kent, about the year 580 A. D., but that was long at all. We are confronted by an altered “It is my earnest conviction that much joy and the symbol of the Resurrection and Eternal Life. after the Celtic Church had been established in world order, and the best we can do is richness of living can be had from music, with- The following verses, so beautiful in their sim- Britain. Herdsmen beheld these angels bright To them to adjust our outlook to meet it. With out the least professional activity. Certainly, our plicity, show the old devotion to woodland ever- The veiy earliest English appearing with great Light, carols dealt chiefly this in mind, then, I see two separate young people must be given every greens in the light Who said God’s Son is — chance to de- new of Christian Faith: with the Nativity and the Incarnation, bom this night as well means of bringing a measure of en- velop their gifts through study. But after study, as with the Annunciation. In Excelsis Gloria. Later, came the couragement into the lives of our mu- it is wiser to The Holly and the Ivy, devote the fruits of their learning Shepherd carols and those of the Christmas both are tide This King sically gifted youth. to music as an avocation. And how much there Now full well grown; the Wassail and the Boar’s Head. is come to save mankind. is to be done in that field! Of all the trees that spring in the wood, The Roman As in scripture truths we find, invasion brought Latin to England Two Outlets for Young Artists The Holly bears the Crown. Therefore “With the general level of music interest and m the first years of Christianity, this song have we in mind— as we find “One means—and it is far from com- high as it is, I wonder why we The Holly bears a blossom the Saxon Christians turning many In Excelsis Gloria. have not yet wit- As white heathen pletely satisfactory—is to provide op- nessed a greater revival of the as a lily Flower; Yuletide native songs into plain home music Christmas Latin portunities And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ There is a for competent, well trained and music making that was taken for carols. Here is a very ancient example tradition, traced back to the eleventh granted in, To be our Saviour. of a century, HELEN DINSMORE ASTOR young artists to gain the experience let us say, the age of Bach. Sweet mixed Latin and Saxon carol: which tells us that St. Stephen—who Mothers who have had was From a picture taken at a fancy dress ball in York they need to find places in the keenly the the first New advantage of study < Continued Christian ( Continued on Page 844) on Page 848) 798 DECEMBER, 1940 THE ETUDE 799 :
Christmas Music in the Little Town of The Bill of Musical Rights
AN EDITORIAL subsidized by the broadcasting interests, HOTEL JL HEN in 1791, what is known as set up to compete with BETHLEHEM which was the T Pennsylvania the “Bill of Rights” was added to houses Bethlehem, established publishing issuing the the Constitution of the United W ameS ^J-runcid music of the composer^ who are mem- States, the public was guaranteed certain ber of ASCAP. These represented nearly liberties and definite safeguards which all the foremost composers in the world. priceless in our have been common- : The object of all this legal and commer- * „ t' By wealth. What musical creators call their and cial strategy has been that of undermining the “Bill of Musical Rights” came into being in 1917, stances, generous returns. Aged musicians defenders of the “Bill of Musical Rights” and and since then literally thousands of musicians widows of composers have been cared for and the it impotent. You see, there is no 1: rights had social dignity of all composers without regard making com- have had guaranteed to them which .** **. or dispute about the importance or . \ formerly been stolen. Now they receive justice for to race and creed has been sustained. plaint the *** »* * thrill in home beauty, or the popularity of the works of genius k; n, . . ... their genius. Such a thing as literally starving Then came the radio, a modern . it- have produced, but to death, as did some of the masters of the past, life, and now a daily necessity. At first ASCAP that the composers merely a was made impossible by the “Bill of Musical gladly permitted the broadcasting companies to bitter campaign to give these composers less and *•**. f ! . produce. N M Rights.” Recently, however, a scheme has been use its members’ music without cost. Then ASCAP less for what they Customs in the bustling industrial city that evolved whereby the composers might be deprived made an alarming discovery.- Radio enormously All that we have discussed up to this point is a Unusual kind internecine war, in which you, the of the rights guaranteed to them by the “Bill of reduced the normal life of a song. The financial of reader, make music a religion, and religion, music. Musical Rights.” returns were decimated. The type of song “hit” may or may not be Interested or Informed. Now, The movement toward the “Bill of Musical that formerly lasted for years, now lasted only a however, that much abused but very Influential Rights” was set into action in 1913, when Victor few weeks. Its sales, which prior to that time gentleman, John Q. Public, comes into the pic- Herbert went into Shanley’s Restaurant on might have been two million copies, were re- ture. When the able and distinguished Mr. Justice Christmas Eve in Bethlehem Broadway, New York, and heard the band play- duced to one or two hundred thousand copies. Holmes handed down his decision and established in ad- country. we were told that, ing extracts from his comic opera “Sweethearts.” Therefore a charge for the use of the music the “Bill of Musical Rights", he did not take into "Try HAT IS THAT WONDERFUL LIGHT on mas City” of our “"Y odd dition to the regular city “Man alive,” he exclaimed to the manager, was suggested to the broadcasting companies, consideration merely the interests of the com- \A/ the mountain top?” The car was rolling Located some eighty * York City lighting, there was an an- “you pay your rent or taxes, you pay for light which was met with the reply that “all conditions poser alone. He could not do that as a Justice of * along the undulating ribbon of concrete miles from New home-owners’ light- service, fifty-two miles north nual and you pay for interest on your capital change and naturally the sales of songs like the United States Supreme Court. He was also in the beautiful, snow whitened, Pennsylvania and investment, thou- ing contest, with prizes. you pay for your food and liquors, everything else had gone down.” guarding the interests of the public. Note what hills. The light grew brighter with each turn of of Philadelphia, you pay for the musicians these modern We passed the site of the who are playing my “Yes,” answered ASCAP, “but music is an es- he said about the public paying out of the public the road. sands from Bethlehem Steel music at this moment, but you steal visit it each year, enormous my music, sential in your business. Your public and your pocketbook. Justice Holmes was not a “public be “I have it,” said the poet in the back seat, “it’s centers at South Beth- every last note of it, and you are going to stop. advertising making it the Christmas Company sponsors demand it. It is just as vital damned” man. The public has its rights, and in Christmas Eve, and we’re nearing Bethlehem.” I’m going to sue you.” to of the most thick- lehem, beyond which the you as your FCC license, your singers and per- the long run good business demands that the “Of course,” we all exclaimed, “and that is the mecca “Don’t sue us,” came back the manager, “sue formers, settled part of America. whole city was aglow with your dynamos or your elaborate studios rights of citizens be protected. These rights are star of Bethlehem.” ly cheer, after the Hotel Men’s Association.” and stations.” air, On the site of Bethle- Christmas not many and precious. That is why the original “Bill Glowing brightly in the crisp December “So,” roared Victor, “you are going to gang up Radio started to hem’s leading hotel, Count the garish fashion which pay and has continued to pay of Rights” was added to the Constitution of the the giant five-pointed star with its eight emanat- displays on me, are you? Very well, I’ll fight and I’ll for its music up to this time. like star of old, Nicholas von Zinzendorf, make some take Both sides pros- United States. If they were not observed in spirit ing rays appeared the shepherds’ never give up until I get my rights.” pered as they properly should. It a religious refugee from a kind of Luna Park The profits of the as well as in fact, our democracy could not con- hovering over the entire hillside community. Fighting alone, Victor knew that he would be broadcasting cheapness, but an illumi- companies were prodigious, but the tinue to exist. may easily be seen twenty miles away. We were Germany, met with his helpless. Therefore he went out in search of some companies were not satisfied. this huge Christ- followers in a little log- nation which seemed to They wanted more. The broadcasting companies served not interested in knowing that other fighters secured have now and John Philip Sousa, So did ASCAP. Here in broadcasting stands nearly one hundred feet cabin in 1741, on Christ- signify the light which was a busi- notice upon the composers and upon the pub- mas emblem then at his prime; Nathan Burkan, a brilliant ness largely Bethlehem came into the world on dependent upon music. It was gross- lishers that none high in its forest background, nor in the fact mas Eve; and then and The Nativity Choir, and powerful copyright of the music of composers lawyer, who through the ing $171,000,000 a year, and the music that over twenty thousand watts are required for there in the wilderness he the first Christmas day. makers listed in ASCAP will be broadcast after January first years of his efforts in the project gave his were getting a share com- At one of the entrances to the city, we were of less than three percent. 1st, 1941. In other its illumination. What impressed us most was named the settlement “Bethlehem” and services free; and Gene Buck, a highly successful words, these companies seem Where was broadcasting to get its increased that this busy industrial city of sixty thousand memorated it with the singing of a hymn com- greeted by Santa Claus in his sleigh on a float, to put themselves in the position of saying to the song writer and manager, and others. Thus, profit? Someone hit upon the plan of doing away public: inhabitants had stopped to mark its identity in posed by Adam Drese, dedicating the city to the possibly a concession to those who cannot do ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, with ASCAP music. In other words, the profits this way, which proclaims it as the “Christ- spirit of the Christ Child. The hymn runs literally without Santa Claus. “You will not be permitted to hear over the air Authors and Publishers was born. were to come out of the pockets of the geniuses any works which ASCAP started in a fight, and it has been fight- whose works had have been copyrighted since Bethlehem's Musical Shrine made the immense broadcast- 1884 “Not stately Jerusalem, ing ever since. The Association would be able (fifty-six years) during which many of the to ing profits available. Bethlehem As we moved on over the marvelous chain of most loved compositions Rather humble pay vastly more to its members if it had not been When ASCAP intimated in modem musical to the broadcasting literature have Giveth that which maketh life rich. municipal bridges, we soon were before the build- obliged to fight incessantly those who have tried companies that been composed. the proportion of its receipts Not Jerusalem.” ings of the old Moravian Seminary and College to “You will be shut evade the provisions of its “Bill of Musical should be increased because out from the opportunity to since 1932 the gross hear innumerable for Women, the oldest girls’ school in America, Rights.” The Association has had a series of over income of gems which may be developed the broadcasting companies of which Dr. Edwin J. Heath, is the one had like Indian Thus Bethlehem was consecrated the present thousand legal actions in twenty-six years. jumped up $156,000,000 yearly, Summer of Victor Herbert (which it was not met with Christmas City in music. That is why President. Part of the building was a hospital That is slumbered in a about forty lawsuits a year. The cost of favor. Then again began the publisher’s catalog for years) in- long battle of “Jus- cluding to-day, one hundred and twenty-five for soldiers during the Revolutionary War. It necessary litigation has been mountainous. tice some 300.000 other compositions repre- for Genius.” Some very disagreeable Five and sented in thousand people send their Christmas was in Bethlehem that General Lafayette was years after the founding of ASCAP, Su- shortsighted attacks were the catalogs in ASCAP such as: made upon ASCAP and cards to this city so that they may bear treated for his wounds. In every window of the preme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes ren- the The Stars and Stripes “Bill of Musical Rights” as well Forever, The Rhapsody dered as those in Blue, the postmark of the city. Unlike most seminary there glowed a lighted Moravian candle a decision against Shanley, and this standing up for them. ‘The Grand Canyon Suite’, The Rosary, Herbert and Sousa American communities, the in a candlestick. This motive sustained the performing rights element and Bolero, At Daivning, Christmas was carried out in in the Burkan had all passed on, but Gene The March of the Toy Sol- United States Buck Presi diers, celebrations at Bethlehem are still es- many of the decorations throughout the city. Copyright Law. He wrote: “If the dent of ASCAP is Oh Promise Me, The Sweetest Story Ever still in the “thick of the fight” music did not pay, it Told, sentially Christian and religious. Santa would be given up. If it *U thC Ir Sh The Old Rugged Cross, or of the thou- “ him ‘ In fact any The Pennsylvania "Dutch" . ’ enemies pays, it pays out of the public pocketbook. Whether i of sands and Claus and his alias, Kris Kingle, play a ASCAP trumped up a ridiculous charge thousands of works that have en- it pays or not, the purpose of employing and had eared secondary role. But do not think that Before going further into the home of our hos- it is Mr. Buck arrested and themselves to you and your families. thrown into jail in these profit and that is enough.” the We have no are not joyous occasions. There is pitable hosts, it is interesting to learn something State of Arizona whither he had gone regard or respect for the struggles Thus it was that the “Bill to re o the a real thrill to a Christmas visit to about them. In the geographical district extend- of Musical Rights” cuperate from a serious great body of American and illness. musicians Bethlehem from was born. ASCAP set out to get these rights for The ASCAP music workers, the the moment you enter ing from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, northeast to interests were then assailed huge musical clubs, the mil- its members. In this way many musicians, first ions of the portals of the city with the mural the Delaware River, there are thousands of who through State laws, second through teachers and children in public schools the Denart- paintings of Nativity. might have found it impossible to continue their ment of w o for half THE MANGER SCENE AT BETHLEHEM the worthy families known as the Pennsylvania Justice, and third through the a century have been striving to work, have been given support and, organi- ui This is small portion the As our car turned a corner into a “Deitsch” (long i as in “heights”). In in some in- zation of a new publishing d up an American school a ol huge municipal "Puts” shown in the this same company, heavily of musical composi- tion. All that we Christmas season particularly brilliantly lighted section, section there are, of course, thousands of other 800 are ( Continued on Page 846) DECEMBER, 1940 THE ETUDE 801 Festivals country. The annual Bach are now held the last illness of Pope against the but- hroughout instead of buttons as a protest larger Asa Packard Memorial were waiting in the old in the much Chapel Pius XI, stand-by musicians were used to such extent in Lehigh University tons which of Bethlehem’s fine under the T network studios for word of the end, so uniforms. Ha y, country in decorating soldiers’ Jones. The University the Pennsylvania direction of Ifor now has that this important news could be flashed to honest, plain-spoken, the million thrifty, endowment of seven dollars. Tickets with a fitting memorial program. At Co- of the most dis- an world “Deitsch” have fathered many top at four families of English, Irish, Scotch, Welsh and for the Bach Festival dollars. All lumbia Broadcasting System in New York, Lew Americans of a later day, including other origin. None of the so-called “Deitsch” tinguished of are usually sold long before the beginning organist-pianist, was given this as- Pianist Hoover; Gen. John J. seats White, staff The Radio Staff keep exclusively to themselves, except ex-President Herbert within groups Rittenhouse, of the Festival.” signment. For over six weeks, White was in ex- Pershing; John Wanamaker; David those in the more rural districts which Before going to the famous Moravian Church, constant call of the studio, prepared to go on the of note; Michael rich religious customs are preserved. America’s foremost astronomer call tremely were taken to the adjoining drug store of at any hour of the day or night. The Continental Treasurer; S. D. we air It Takes, and What He Makes Here may often be found quaint customs and Hillegas, the first Company, the oldest White was grab- What Molly Pitcher, Simon Rau and drug store came one night at 11:48, just as curious superstitions. Etude readers who want to Gross, eminent American surgeon; the United States still open for business. It hasty bite in a nearby restaurant. He heroine; Casper Wistar, emi- in bing a know more about this will find “Hex Marks the the Revolutionary at the organ Pepper, fa- was founded in 1743 and known at that time as rushed back to the studio, sat down Spot” by Ann Hark, very entertaining reading. nent American chemist; William In the back of the store is the signal to play. of the Lick tele- Die Apoteke. orig- and waited for the In the rural “Deitsch” centers may still be found mous physician; James Lick with the old still, the clay did not expect to play more than a By Hergesheimer, author; Clark Gable inal laboratory retorts, Since he those who, though their ancestors came to this scope; Joseph tradi- and the pressure pot. Here it was that Dr. J. Fred half hour, he prepared his program of country two centuries ago from Germany and and others. Wolle, beloved founder of the Bethlehem Bach tional music, accordingly. As it was, he played for Switzerland, nevertheless speak English very Notable Records ex- Choir, worked as a boy apprentice, before he one hour and fifty-five minutes. Having brokenly, and some wear a dress little removed Prot- In Bethlehem the descendants of English decided upon a musical career. Dr. Wolle con- hausted the music he brought with him, he in style from those that their ancestors wore two rl Catholic ancestors celebrate improvised for the ^£)oro estant and Roman ducted the Bach Choir for almost forty years. called on his memory and hundred years ago. The women appear in the Christmas in their own way. At the Protestant noticed that crowds were gathering remaining time. plainest clothes with lace caps. The men affect We rever- the ancient Moravian Church. Standing by is just an incident in the day of prophetic beards, long black coats and straight ently around The seats only twelve hundred the radio pianist and organist, since most of brimmed black hats. church people and begin accommodate the them play both instruments. But it is an impor- None of these interesting could not to multitude Schedule of ihe Radio Staff people have any con- well The its doors. tant incident. It requires a ready wit as nection with Holland or the Netherlands, al- at Pianist us: “They are coming as fingers. At a moment’s notice you may be re- though they are called Pennsylvania Dutch. Most A friend said to to the schedule of event, or Let us look into the Eve Vigils, the most impressive cere- quired to music-background a big news of them resent being called Dutch and prefer Christmas in the New York two minutes to two some staff men mony in our Christmas celebration.” Because of to fill in anywhere from Deitsch, which is dialect for the German word studios. Among those at the Na- wires go dead or something goes “Deutsch.” the size of the church and the great demand for hours when They speak a peculiar mixture of low tional Broadcasting Company are connected with wrong at the studio. These things happen more German and English, often resulting in amusing seats relatively few not the con- and Joe Kahn. and, unless the station has Vladimir Brenner word confusion. For instance, gregation are able to secure tickets. The Christ- often than you think there is the story Brenner plays in the Damrosch it commits the unpardonable of the farmer’s wife mas Eve Vigils service is distinctly a religious a stand-by ready, who was complaining of the Music Appreciation Hour; with the effect of the weather upon observance, and those who cannot be admitted breach of going off the air. her stunted crops. Music Hall orchestra standing by, the staff man has Radio City She put it this way: “First they feel it a privilege to be near while something In addition to was so long Rappee; in a program chores at the studio: accompanying singers under Erno little, that now they are so short big.” very sacred is being enacted within. As it is, the other called “Tapestry Musicale”; with The great migration and instrumentalists, playing in ensembles large of religious refugees from Vigils service is given twice during the day, once he small, giving recitals of his own, appearing the Josef Honti orchestra; and Germany, the Moravians, the Mennonites, the at five-thirty in the afternoon and again at and on both commercial and non-commercial pro- also gives solos recitals. Kahn plays Reformed, the Amish and other cults, came here seven-thirty in the evening. The church is beau- short, makes himself generally in the NBC Symphony Orchestra, first through the overtures of the English Quaker, tifully decorated with Christmas greens. Through grams. In he under Toscanini, and toured with William Penn. In order to secure what he con- the years the service has been crystallzed into a useful. organization in South Amer- sidered is called a staff pianist because he is hired that desirable settlers for his commonwealth simple and beautiful liturgy. After the playing of He the City Service which Penn wished to and paid by the radio station, and while he is ica; appears on make a sanctuary for re- the orchestra and the organ, there is a reading ligious liberty, for required to do a number of things well, his hours program; on “Information, Please”; those Germans who had been of scriptures, a prayer, and then the carol sing- crushed by the destructive results of are short five hours a day, five days a week, in and is given solo and stand-by the Thirty ing commences. Thereafter, until the end of the — Years War, he made a trip personally to Ger- Class A stations. And the salary is good. Most of spots. On “Information, Please”, he service, there is no Interruption in the music. Earl Wilde, Staff Pianist of W.J.Z. many. They were not all of the same type, this country’s seven hundred and eighty radio plays the musical questions asked how- The players modulate from one traditional carol ever. pianists. In the New York of and answered by Oscar Levant. to another. stations require staff The Moravians who settled Bethlehem were Class stations, the minimum salary is one For the Columbia Broadcasting System, Fred under way, he happened to be playing the “Con- During the service the sacristans pass through A disciples of John Huss who was burned at the hundred and ten dollars a week. Class B stations Feibel, organist-pianist, plays his own “Organ certo in C minor” by Beethoven, with the Petro- the congregation with trays of aromatic beeswax stake in 1415. The Moravians came from Moravia pay seventy-five dollars minimum for commer- Moods” and Phil Cook’s “Morning Almanac”, grad Symphony Orchestra to the accompani- THE OLDEST DRUG STORE IN AMERICA candles, decorated and set in tiny candlesticks. and ment of guns outside the concert hall. Bohemia. John Amos Comenius, a great Mo- Bethlehem's "Apoteke" cial work and fifty-five both of which are non- where Dr. J. Fred Wolle worked Everyone receives a burning taper. The perfume ravian scholar, was once invited to become a as an apprentice. dollars for non- commer- commercial. “Our Gal Brenner has a repertoire of three hundred mixed with the odor of the evergreen decora- President of Harvard College by no less than salaries in sta- Sunday” is a commercial compositions committed to memory. Most staff tions, cial. The Cotton is unforgettable. A large part of the con- Mather. The Moravian Church is a Prot- Pro-Cathedral Church of the Nativity, the ex- tions outside of New York for which he plays inci- pianists find it convenient to memorize their gregation is composed of children who, with their estant Episcopal Church. Its official name is tremely fine boy choir of average dental music. His stand- pieces. Shortly after coming to the National seventy voices under elders, vary, but around “Unitas Fratrum” the have passed on this wonderful music from or “The Unity of the Brethren.” direction of Dr. T. Edgar Shields has been sixty dollars a week by assignments are in ad- Broadcasting Company, Brenner played the re- generation to generation. The beauty of the con- In 1722 Count von Zinzendorf welcomed the Mo- called upon this year to on dition to these. Lew White maining minutes of a program that ended ahead make records of the best gregational Commercial programs ravians to his estate known singing, as well as that of the hall in Herrnhut in Saxony. chorals from Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio”, which he appears add to does “Life Begins”, “Grand of time, a symphonic program featuring another filled with the flickering candles, will remain Thence they moved to America, settling in with a spoken introduction Central Station”; accom- pianist in concerto. There followed a flood by the Very Rev’ fresh the pianist’s earnings, and a of Georgia and later moving Dean in the memory for life. Thus Christmas to the site of Bethle- Roscoe Thornton Foust. These were made some of them in Class A panies Richard Maxwell, letters from the radio audience, asking why the hem, Pennsylvania. has been glorified in Bethlehem, the Christmas This group spoke high Ger- to meet a demand and can be obtained stations average three tenor; plays the theme for stand-by pianist had not played the concerto at Beth- City, for man. Like the Seventh-Day Baptists at Ephrata, lehem’s active two centuries. music dealers, A. C. Huff and his hundred and fifty to four Amos ’n Andy, all com- since he was superior to the soloist. Fan mail Pennsylvania, many of whose son, Christmas Eve means far more in Bethlehem members, such as Rosser A. Huff. hundred dollars week. mercials, besides giving is the applause of the staff pianist, than Christmas a and the Conrad Biesel, were learned men, the Moravians Much of our information day, since it was during the night about the music of of In New York, for in- his own programs and radio audience is becoming more and more also were able scholars, and have from the be- Bethlehem came Christmas Eve that our Lord was bom. After directly from Dr. Shields and stance, the National stand bys. In one of his critical. ginning made a valuable educational contribu- from the learned and this the families go home and behold the Putz. genial authority Dr Broadcasting Company fifteen minute programs There are other exciting rewards, too. tion to W N and only then Re- America. Schwarze, President of the distribute presents. Moravian College and has twelve staff artists he plays both the Ham- cently, Brenner played a short fill-in recital, The Menonnites are followers of Meno Simons, Theological Seminary, whom we met shortlv The Land of the Putz who play the piano and mond organ and the piano after which he had luncheon at a near-by res- the Dutch reformer, and the Amish are followers after our arrival. organ. Most of them for special effect. taurant. At an adjoining table, he heard some of Jacob Amman. These sects and the other Ger- “You haven’t What is a Putz? The term is little known even heard anything yet,” exclaimed “double” on Hammond or- These men have brought people man cults came largely from among the Pennsylvania miles who had motored in from New Jersey the Palatinate and Dr. Schwarze. ‘Everything musical Dutch, a few from in Bethlehem away. The gan, and four specialize a varied experience to eulogizing his playing. Justly pleased, he intro- Switzerland. They have long since become centers around the Moravian word comes from the German Putzen Church across the on Hammond and pipe or- their work. Vladimir Bren- duced himself and took the party loyal patriotic Americans, and thousands of them street where meaning “to polish” or “to brighten” or “to deco- on a tour of the first performances of fought the fa rate. ’ gan. The Columbia Broad- ner made his debut as a the studios. in the American Army in the first World mous Bach Choir under A. D. Thaeler said in an address before the its founder, the late casting six War. The very first Dr Bethlehem System has pianist in Petrograd when Earl Wilde, one of the younger volunteer troops to respond J. Fred Wolle, were given, where Women’s Club in 1930. in explaining members of the first com- staff artists equally di- twelve years old. Every to the call of Abraham Lincoln were Pennsyl- plete that the Putz was used to brighten home for Fred Fiebel, Staff Organist and Pianist of the National Broadcasting Company staff, hails performances of the Bach ‘B minor the vania “Deitsch.” The Amish, however, have, Mass’ Christmas: vided between piano and W.A.B.C. Saturday afternoon from from Pittsburgh and studied like and the Bach ‘St. John Passion’ “The Nativity of our Lord is a theme piano with Egon the were given in organ. Thus it will be 1914 to 1917 he played for Quakers, opposed military service for cen- America, and which has engaged the deepest devotion of the Petri. He got his first professional experience where in 1810 parts of on turies. The Amish still dress Haydn’s art of seen that a pianist who is also an organist holds the Czar in his palace at Zarsky Celo, a suburb with hooks and eyes Creation’ were heard for centuries, and it is the Nativity about barnstorming concert trips. In one small city, the first time in our which the a responsible position in the broadcasting studio. of Petrograd. Just as the revolution was getting recalls, Putz has ( Continued, on Page 856) he he gave ( Continued on 802 Page 843 1 DECEMBER. 1940 THE ETUDE . ! —
Y THE TIME this appears in ***»* i me ^•,‘^'Music / in / print, two of the most note- JJ^Mumc’Vand :'CuUure SjfttfK B worthy films of the year will have had their New York and w>5'w *«•* 1 p r» California openings, and will be the already established rhythm. on their the rest of the way to The problem was solved by Mr. Songr country. The first of these is Two Outstanding Popular Willson’s keeping always a frac- What Is Behind The Charlie Chaplin’s long awaited tion of a second ahead of the fact that there exists a very different first talking picture, “The Great Singei phonograph, thus counteracting HE POPULAR SONG is as old as Intervisw with the Popular type of “teacher”—one who guaran- Dictator” (United Artists’ release) An the unavoidable time lag for pick- the human race. Long before no- tees success in advance of an audi- Let it be settled at once that the and Comedian ing up the beat. To Chaplin’s de- T tations and- musical rules existed, tion, provided his own fee is promptly film surpasses all expectations. light, a perfect recording was made sang, because self-expression promises have ruined Music people paid. Such many The world’s greatest mime and Films With in only two “takes.” When Chap- through tones and rhythms is instinc- young lives—and many older ones, best beloved comedian has turned lin makes a picture, that picture tive. The caveman gave forth his prim- too, when we think of the parents who his talents to a scathing yet becomes his life; he talks, thinks, itive cries and hand clappings, and so make sacrifices to let their children mirth-provoking satire of the eats, absorbs nothing else. No critic far as he was concerned, that was have lessons, and who spend money forces of evil loose in the world By could be so hard upon him as he music! Even when “real” music be- for nothing but disillusionment. to-day, with the result that those a distinction between is, himself. He is constantly fer- gan, there was I do not hesitate to say that a large forces seem, if not less dangerous, the church and artUi reting out the least false note, the formal music of proportion of the young people who at least less oppressive when one the popular songs of the people—folk have come to me for auditions ought substitutes an attitude of laugh- (j W tunes, trade songs, dance rhythms. never to have left the security of ing it off for one of fearing the 2v* They were a long distance away from home and jobs. That is why I stress worst. This is Mr. Chaplin’s first the popular tunes of our day, of the need for a thoughtful and serious picture since “Modern Times.” It course, but they expressed the same approach to the field of popular mu- took two years to produce, and it inherent urge to “let off steam” by sic. It is not as easy as It looks, and stands as a contribution, not personal participation in music. In violins, horns, bassoons, oboes. Each it requires a great deal more than merely to entertainment, but to the preservation that sense, then, popular music is a scene in “The Great Dictator” is ital- agreeable features and the will to be of world balance. real and vital part of the sum total icized by suitable music. Yet the Chap- famous! Besides acting a double role in the picture, of the tonal art. Whether or not one lin score can stand by itself, without Chaplin wrote the script, directed it, produced “likes” swing and hit tunes, it must accompanying pictures. Actually, some Voice Alone Not All it, and designed the costumes. Also, he wrote the their — be admitted that they have of it has been heard already, although music. Chaplin is a natural musician. He has an place in the scheme of things. The Popular singing differs from classi- ardent love for music, and excellent, discriminat- the audience had no idea what it was. in that the voice, point is, how much of a place and cal singing though recently arranged “Over- ing taste. He has a bewildering supply of orig- Willson an important, Is considera- what to do about it? not of prime 6”, inal ideas, and no knowledge of musical science. ture to Production Number using Experience has shown that the tion. We all have heard operatic art- themes from the picture, and played it But he knows what he wants. When it comes is curi- approach to popular music a ists who have made us think, “He coast-to-coast radio broadcast. time to do the score, Chaplin retires to his office over a ous one. No one would think of de- doesn't warm me, he doesn't thrill me with a Movieola and secretary. The response from the listening public voting his life to operatic singing or a He uses the —but, oh! what a tone!” In popular proved that the music Movieola to run through the entire film, time amply from “The violin playing unless he were specially singing, voice alone is not the whole again, all Great Dictator” can take its place on gifted with an unusual voice and a and time the while improvising themes story. Here, the singer must reach the orchestral program. on his battered upright piano. He plays dozens of an marked musical talent. The candidate heart, regardless of purely technical The picture is divided into seventy for honors submits to auditions, un- themes, reflects on them, discards them. But criticisms. But whatever he lacks in musical sequences, and weeks were dergoes examinations, gives years when he hits on something he considers just of tonal splendor, he must make up in Charles Chaplin and Paulette Goddard in Chaplin's new right, dictates spent in fitting each of them with suit- his life to intensive study and prac- he the theme to his secretary. iilm “The Great Dictator," for which he is reported to have something else. We call it “personal- able melodies. Save for an excerpt from tice. The approach to popular music Sometimes he composes on some other instrument composed all of the music. ity.” Actually, it Is the inborn gift of (he can play almost every Brahms’ Hungarian Dance Number 5, seems to have been formed along dif- one) , and sometimes human compulsion. It is the mysteri- and a bit from the Prelude to the Third from film and score alike. He fortifies his ferent lines. Anybody can sing a hit great ous, undefinable enables quality that Act of “Lohengrin”, the music is Chap- natural gifts with the most painstaking care tune so the result is that everybody for — a performer the to reach out across lin’s work. Most of it is in the sym- detail. Probably that is does! Suppose a youngster sits before the reason why he is footlights and to enter the hearts of phonic field. the radio at home. He hears a rendi- There are no saxophones, Chaplin his hearers, so that they believe in tion of the Mendelssohn “Concerto in no hit tunes. In one brief boulevard The second important film of the month is him, are moved by him, and identify E minor”; then the program changes, scene, a bit of light, semi-dance music Walt Disney’s “Fantasia”, which promises to themselves with him. This gift is un- and he hears a popular crooner sing- was developed, but it is more continen- raise the ceiling level of musical pictures. The mistakable, but difficult to analyze. ing Say It With Music. What are his Eddie Cantor's Contagious Smile tal than jazz-like in character. Once picture is a noteworthy experiment in the co- And that, precisely, is why it is hard instinctive reactions to the two pro- the arduous task of annotating the relation of arts. Disney speaks of it as “seeing for the untried beginner to make sure music grams? He does not dream of taking and synchronizing it with the music and hearing pictures.” There is no set of himself. It is simple enough to film was completed, up a violin and trying to repeat the Secured Expressly the recording be- plot, no distinctive characterization. The film far The Etude judge of fine tones. But it takes prac- Mendelssohn “Concerto”; that is art; gan, and there Chaplin was in his ele- consists of eight masterpieces of the classic sym- tice, and much expert to as- it takes study and practice and a lot By STEPHEN advice, ment. Enjoying the thought of working phonic repertory, played by the Philadelphia WEST sure the beginner that he has the with music (it is of other things he does not possess. said that he could Orchestra, under the direction of Leopold Sto- spark that draw’s fire not from a have become But he can easily catch the notes and — as great a musician as he kowski, and worked out in pictorial interpreta- follow the words the hit parlor full of admiring relatives, but is an actor), he spent days in of tune. In a the re- tion by the masterly animated drawings of Walt from casual, moment or two, he is singing it himself. At that the fewest of them ever amount impersonal audiences, in cording studio, listening intently to re- Disney. to anything different towns point, he begins to fancy his own voice, or his Why? Because they of varied tastes and interests. hearsals, suggesting changes of tempo have been deluded by the Each unit, or program number, is a complete clever imitation of the singer’s style. Presently, apparent ease of the and accent, molding every measure entity, popular style. Some of Carusos Find Themselves carried out in technicolor, and building he thinks that he, too, can sing popular songs them, too, with his own conceptions have been deluded by that most heart- of fitness. The the whole into a Stokowski concert plus That is why the motion, in professional style—it is just as easy as that. less of charlatans, the field of popular music is. if Brahms music occurs in an amusing action, unscrupulous “teacher” color, and dancing. Deems Taylor acts as At that moment, anything, more difficult to young another ambition for a singing- who promises success—at a price. attempt. If a scene where Chaplin, as the wistful lit- narrator, outlining Disney’s man can sing Pegasus and Young from Walt Disney's "Fantasia/' the ideal of the coopera- career is born. And that is a great deal of like Caruso, he it out how Let me hasten to say that wUl soon find music of which is tle barber, shaves a customer in strict tive I have only the and then being conducted by Leopold Stokowski. unity of the arts, and supplying spoken damage is done. deepest respect for the he probably will not spend his time time to the familiar melody. The serious teacher, who scene program notes for the individual sections. knows crooning hits. Orville Harold Charles his art and deals honorably and John was photographed with Chaplin follow- The first Unpleasant Truths with his pu lomas of these is the Toccata and Fugue in pils. I know how painful did that. But if he lacks the great voice, he whistles his themes. This drives his secretary ing the rhythm of a phonograph it is to face some eager record. When D minor, by Bach. Disney conceives Popular professionalism requires e must make doubly to distraction. this work as careful (if youngster and tell him, “You’d sure that he has the “some- the orchestral recording was later interpolated, as better give up abstract music and interprets it different) apprenticeship classic thing else” to Chaplin makes no in terms of as professional- the idea of a professional career, make up for it. Thus, the best attempt to arrange or or- difficulties arose in having the men keep and go home time to lighting effects and geometric forms. ism. In my work, I listen to as many as fifty advice to beginners chestrate his works. For the (The story am- and learn how to be a good carpenter ” is: do not be misled by the current film opus, I know seemingly is told that Disney accepted Stokowski’s bitious youngsters a week. All of them are con- because I have had unstudied ease can he engaged Meredith Willson, of radio fame, to selec- to do it. I respect the with which you tion of this vinced in- copy the score his work for the film, without realizing that they have “what it takes” to make a tegrity of a teacher who will style of the day’s most popular crooner. music for symphony orchestra, extend- tell a beginner the what “Toccata and Fugue” mean. great success. All of them are burning with unpleasant truth, at style is all his ing his melodies to full instrumental When told even at own ; otherwise would not dimensions. the sacrifice of his he MUSICAL FILMS finally, he exclaimed, eagerness to be heard and applauded. nave become Where Chaplin “Gosh, I thought it And only own fees. But there is no point so popular! Do not be misled by had used a piano, Willson added was a in blinking at the set-up like ‘Samson the charlatans and (Continued on Page 846) who ( Continued on Page 814) 804 DECEMBER, 1940 THE ETUDE 805 — . — ,
of good ECEMBER FINDS A WEALTH '-&* • Music in me/the /Homenomv music on the radio available to the eager ^ //
•-#r‘ :ic / ... . — —. listener. Sunday nights we again have - / D On '"^SMwSr '•* ‘ V* -W the programs of the Ford Hour, which opened so Beproduced Music of auspiciously six weeks ago with Heifetz as solo- ist. As in the past, the Ford Hour features every week soloists of prominence and a symphony or- Great Music from chestra of seventy-five players as well as a chorus of twenty-six voices. Moment Among the leading Sunday features of radio Real this year are the programs of the New Friends of Music (6:05 to 7 P.M., E.S.T., NBC-Blue Net- programs have been the Broadcasting Studios work) . Already five of these heard, but with the December broadcasts the programs take on added interest, since on De- Br cember 15 Fritz Stiedry and the New Friends of Music Orchestra return. Like the chamber By music concerts, for which the New Friends of ’9an er Music have been so widely acclaimed for the past ftlo five years, the orchestral concerts, started two iClty years ago, have made musical as well as “low priced” history. The orchestra was called into Jtfred existence in a slightly different manner from the Mendelssohn’s Ruy Bias Overture, Op. 95 was from pitch show that not all of most orchestras of the past. Having been organ- written as incidental music to Hugo's play of the young players are as yet accomplished ized with the specific purpose of presenting the same name. Curiously, it is music of dramatic conduct the Leningrad Or- Sunday afternoon assuredly is a lively time for virtuosos. Still, as a recording, this ver- unhackneyed side of chamber music and lieder sia to organize and effect that bears little relation to the drama; the radio listener who is interested in good mu- sion of the Bolero is a fine achievement. literature, the New Friends also wished to per- chestra. Mendelssohn was evidently less in sympathy Friends of sic and its propagation in America. The Phil- One should hear, however, both the form certain works by Bach that required a The orchestral season of the New versions before with Hugo than he was with Shakespeare when Music at Carnegie Hall will consist of ten con- harmonic-Symphony Orchestra program domi- ERNEST BLOCH Fiedler and Stokowski small orchestra, as well as bring to light many wrote the music to “A Midsummer Night’s the works nates the first part of the afternoon; this is buying a recording of this work, for both he symphonies of Haydn that were rarely or never certs. Four of these will be devoted to and For this reason, Ruy Bias is best en- his of NE OF THE TRULY GREAT SCORES of the have their favorable points. Dream.” performed. Since there was no permanent small of Mozart. Bach will be represented by two of followed by the Metropolitan Opera Auditions joyed as absolute music. Beecham, conducting the or- the Air (5 to 5:30 P.M., E. S. T., Twentieth Century is Ernest Bloch’s Whether or not one regards Stravinsky as an orchestra of this type in America, and also be- epic works: the “St. John Passion” and NBC-Red Net- music, his the London Philharmonic Orchestra, gives a fine the “Art of the Fugue.” In work). The Metropolitan Opera auditions are in O “Schelomo” (Hebrew Rhapsody for Violon- outstanding interpreter of his own cause the literature for small orchestra is too chestral version of of “Le Sacre du Printemps” or reading of this work; one which every admirer of addition, the orchestra will present contempo- their sixth broadcast year. Edward Johnson con- cello and Orchestra) , which Emanuel Feuer- latest recording vast to be exhausted in many seasons, the logi- of the composer should has- Hin- this mann, Leopold Stokowski, and the Philadelphia “The Rite of Spring: Pictures of Pagan Russia, the conductor and cal outcome was the decision of the New Friends rary music, as represented by Schoenberg, tinues year as chairman of the committee of Orchestra have recorded for Victor (set M-698) in Two Parts” (Columbia set M-417) is a more ten to acquire (Columbia 70352-D). of Music to form an orchestra of their own. judges, and Wilfred Pelletier again conducts the There is strength and endurance in this revealing performance of this work than any One of the most genuinely beautiful tone Fritz Stiedry, who continues as conductor, was orchestra During the middle of December the music, passionate beauty and profound sorrow. previous recording. The rhythmic pulse, the ex- poems of Sibelius is his Swan of Tuonela, Op. chosen to lead this new organization. His back- semi-finals in the auditions will take place. These No. 3. Its The voice of Israel speaks to us from the moving otic coloring, and the varied dynamics of the 22, program is based on Finnish mythol- ground is a guarantee that an outstanding mu- broadcasts will be of great interest to all vocal pages of this work, for it is avowedly Hebraic music require a wider-ranged recording to do it ogy; the swan being the sacred bird that swims students from coast to coast, and all should both in impulse and character. Schelomo (Solo- full justice than was procurable a decade ago. on the river leading to the Finnish Hades, known make certain to hear them. mon) has no program, but its implications will Stravinsky is fortunate in having had placed at as Tuonela. Ten years ago Stokowski gave us a It is rumored that the National Broadcasting be understood by all who hear it. The voice of his disposal the Philharmonic-Symphony Or- fine performance of this score on records; but in Company studios this year are having one of the great Biblical King is portrayed by the vio- chestra of New York for this performance, for those days recording did not have the dynamic their busiest musical seasons. Despite the war loncello, and, as we listen, it seems to picture: the acoustic qualities of Carnegie Hall, in which range it has to-day. And so it is not surprising to and the flood of news reports that dominate the first, a man meditating upon various aspects of the orchestra plays is and recorded, are most find the new recording by Frederic Stock and airways, good music still persists, and its pur- life, upon the abundance of his worldly helpful in clarifying posses- the details of his intricate the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Columbia disc veyors are as active as ever. NBC announces the sions, the emotional delights of living; and then scoring. “Le Sacre du Printemps” is a highly 11388-D) revealing shades and nuances that were resumption of its opera broadcasts each Satur- the preacher, bitter in his admonitions against dissonant and revolutionary score. Hissed at its missing in the earlier of one. The mystic beauty day afternoon, beginning with December 7. the vanities and iniquities of life, “sombre and first performance in Paris, in 1914, it is ap- the opening closing and pages of this score are In connection with this broadcast it is interest- mournful in acrid wisdom.” Bloch speaks like a plauded by audiences of 1940 and is perhaps the more realistically conveyed in the Stock version, ing to learn that the Metropolitan prophet Opera Guild of his people in this music. The charac- most outstanding exposition of primitive bar- but on the whole the the sad, majestic song of is planning to organize about two thousand lis- ter of Solomon is strikingly brought out and the barity ever evidenced in music. If one does not swan —given to the English horn—is more elo- THE MESSIAH EVERYWHERE tening groups throughout the country. “passion and violence” of his nature are superbly enjoy the frenzied They second half of the score, one quently played by the soloist in the Stokowski unities all over the world "The Messiah" is given annu- hope to establish these as regular features, with contrasted; for Bloch himself has these charac- should not lose sight of the merits of the more recording. last Christmas at Fort Wayne by the Lutheran Choral the idea that these groups will teristics and knows well how to exploit them. poetic meet during the opening section. Harl McDonald, gives under the direction ol G. G. Arkebauer. the American composer, season for a study and discussion of Especially beautiful is the lament of the violon- Mendelssohn’s “Symphony No. each opera 3, in A Minor, us his impressions of the Mission of “San Juan cello eric” was to give them Christmas party. to be broadcast. The Guild, which is a nation- in the latter part of the score, suggestive of Op. 56” (“Scotch”) is an atmospheric work Capistrano” a in two evening pictures. The Mis- wide organization, a universal grief for all mankind. In a world as closely akin to the composer’s Fingal’s For the last eight years, Handel had arranged is promoting listener interest Cave Con- sion and Fiesta on (Victor disc 17229) played by ' , in the Metropolitan unsettled as our own, this music falls fittingly cert Overture in B minor, 2. here at the London Foundling Hospital an an- Opera House. During the No. It is an unjustly Koussevitzky and the Boston Symphony Orches- first broadcast an expression of upon our ears, and as it stirs our emotions so neglected score. Even if one does believe nual performance of “The Messiah”, to raise thanks in behalf the tra. Of the two pieces the nocturnal picture of will it “chilHron ” TXrV»v7_V»r> VtoH fVm of the Metropolitan will be made to the provoke much thought. The performance “Italian Symphony” (“Symphony in A”) a more The his radio au- Mission is the most impressive, being music Mozart one, will contain the is extremely well recorded and excellently bal- distinctive work, the appealing dience that contributed nearly one third of the qualities of the of a highly poetic anced. atmosphere; while that of the Overture to the “Marriage of one million dollars raised Perhaps some may occasionally disagree “Scotch” are not to be refuted. For this reason, last year. Fiesta is, despite its rhythmic drive, conventional Figaro,” the Adagio with tempi employed here, but since Bloch’s it is particularly gratifying and Fugue The operatic broadcasts this year should to have the modern and unimpressive. bring music is both highly in C minor, the “Piano Concer- a number of novelties, imaginative and wholly recorded performance of this symphony by Fritz Stiedry discusses a score with a young for the list of revivals for the A French recording of l’oye” subjective there little Ravel’s “Ma mere member of the New Friends of Music Orchestra. to in F” (with Hortense Mo- the can be possibility of one Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, under the present season is imposing and enterprising. di- ( Mother Goose Suite”) Coppola specific type of performance. Feuermann, as al- rection , made by Piero nath as soloist), and the fa- One can never of Jose Iturbi (Victor set M-699). Iturbi, be certain that all the revivals and the Paris Conservatory Orchestra (Victor ways, plays with warmth and purity of tone, and here making his debut mous “Symphony in E-flat.” will be broadcast, but there is on records as a conductor, set M-693) a good chance that wisely , brings out the subtleties of the score sician has been selected for the newly created The broadcast avoids any exaggeration of the emotional gives us a reading more admirable of the 29th will feature Emanuel several will be heard in the coast-to-coast for its spir- better than the air- qualities of the composition. ited qualities recent recording by the Ameri- post. A pupil and assistant of Mahler, he later Feuermann, the violoncellist; and the program than for its lyrical grace. The re- way projection. can conductor, Howard the occupied that master’s Stokowski and the All-American Youth Or- cording is splendidly achieved, Barlow. This is chair as first conductor comprises Weber’s Abu Hassan Overture, Wag- Among the promised realizing tonal charming and works are Gluck’s “Al- chestra are heard in a performance of Ravel’s shades and dynamics fanciful suite that Ravel first de- and musical director of the Vienna Opera. He ner’s Siegfried Idyll, Boccherini’s “Cello Concer- that were entirely missing vised ceste” (never before heard at the Metropolitan) Bolero in as a four-hand work for of a was Bruno Walter’s successor in the posi- to,” Ibert’s Columbia (set X-174) . The conductor’s in the earlier the children same “Concerto for Violoncello and Weingartner record of this Ten Donizetti’s “Fille du Regiment,” revived for work very close friend, tion the Lily interpretation is more an example of clarity and then later scored for or- at Berlin Opera, in which city he was Winds,” and Schubert’s “Fifth Symphony.” Pons, chestra. and performances of Beethoven’s “Fidelio” than of a striking exposition of the music. It Perhaps it was intended for orchestra in president of the International Society for Con- and Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” with Bruno features the the first place, for temporary Music. His Walter winds and brasses more than usual, certainly such pieces as The experience also includes as conductor. In view of the fact that the revival owing to the seating arrangement the Empress of the Pagodas, Beast. conducting engagements with great of players RECORDS Beauty and the European of Gluck’s and The “Orfeo” was broadcast, it is to be that Stokowski now employs. Occasional lapses Fairy Garden are more deliciously re- orchestras in a vast repertoire of classical and RADIO vealed hoped the same will prove true of “Alceste.” in orchestral (Continued on Page 853) modern works. In 1933 Stiedry was called to Rus- Both have much in ( 806 common, Continued on Page 852)
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* fcLEASE, MA’AM, can’t i just say Merry 'Vs * VgS. Christmas to him? It isn’t eleven o’clock iti [the/Home $ T yet, and there’s plenty of time.” Little >-#r i.™ Putzi lifted pleading eyes to the dour-faced ? VJ^N 'V+ €0 St * The Etude matron of the London Foundling Hospital, who was grouping her wards, two by two, before Music for Christmas Joys marching them into the adjoining chapel. There most famous musi- Us a Child Is Born” were assist England’s “For Unto Horace J. Gardner has compiled a sizable book they to Bookshelf cian, George Frederic Handel, in presenting “The all about Christmas celebrations. There are Music Lover’s carols, poetry, stories, plays ideas Messiah”—an event long anticipated for this legends, and 5L Star JlandJ’t “Uhe TTUiak” for parties galore. The book is a veritable treas- Christmas Day, 1758. f of ure house of a variety of things dealing with “No, of course not, Putzi,” Mrs. Snite said Christmas Fantasy based upon the creation of one of Christmas in all lands. So varied is the material curtly, and gave the child’s shoulder an impa- A By masterpieces that it is literally impossible to make an adequate tient shake. “Do you think the great Mr. Handel the most famous of all musical review of it. Better go to your dealer and look it has time for you when the chapel is filled with over. To those who endeavor to make Christmas London’s great ladies and gentlemen waiting for more joyous through celebrations in the home, jd him to play his beautiful music? Such boldness By the school or the church, this book certainly after all my careful training.” Angry splotches of vei “fills the bill.” It is so complete that it even in- color crimsoned the matron’s cheeks. “I am ra cludes a number of recipes for Christmas viands ashamed of you.” (and Mexican roast turkey to divinity fudge. girl Q from Slowly, the frail, little flaxen-haired went “Let’s Celebrate Christmas” back to her place, her lip quivering with disap- years has been a valued contributor to The Etude. tna By: Horace J. Gardner pointment as she fought back the tears. She Yjor’ M. Dumesnil, educated at the Sorbonne and the book listed in this department Pages: 212 Any loved the blind old musician with all the affec- South author has brought out the striking historical facts sur- Price: $2.50 Paris Conservatoire, has toured North and may be secured from The Etude Music The tion of which her half-starved little body was " America repeatedly and is known personally to Magazine at the price given plus the the writing and presentation of The Messiah", Publisher: A. S. Barnes & Co. capable, for in him she had found her first real rounding vast numbers of people who are acquainted with slight charge for mail delivery. imaginative background. friend. Why, then, would Mrs. Snite not allow her and enveloped them in a fine his extraordinary linguistic ability. This is his to do something for “Uncle Frederic” when he Master of Dreams second book written in English and it displays was so kind to all of them? Perhaps it is not altogether fair to appraise what can only be called a virtuosity in a tongue She was still puzzling over the fame of great which, although once alien, is now that of his musical world upon the pro- master was gently assisted from the bench. a man by the bibliography that Dumesnil and the the matter when the study has grown up around after his adopted country. His vocabulary is prodigious, book. Leaning heavily on the arm of his secretary, he him death, but in duction of this memorable door swung open. Framed in many cases this is a very good historical and he used it fluently, with a Parisian sense of of Dreams” slowly left the room and entered the hallway ba- “Claude Debussy, Master the areaway stood a white- rometer. Shakespeare, Napoleon, Goethe, Dante, humor, flashes of color, entertaining touches, leading directly to the dining-room. By: Maurice Dumesnil haired old man of seventy- Franklin, Washington, Beethoven, Liszt and graphic characterizations and musical veracity, The children followed him with grave dignity, Wag- Pages: 326 three. Putzi smiled through her ner, have book long bibliographies. so that he has preserved his master in a life story until they were safely out of the matron’s sight, Price: $2.50 tears as she recognized “Uncle We have been gratified to note the Two Parts” (Columbia set M-*io is a mure broke into excited comment. Sud- number of m Publisher: Ives Washburn Frederic” who leaned heavily when they books about Claude Achille Debussy which have revealing performance of this work than any denly, “Uncle Frederic” felt Putzi’s tiny fingers on the arm of his secretary- been appearing in different tongues since his previous recording. The rhythmic pulse, the ex- slipped into his, and his face softened. Ever since An Kngi.isii Aspect of the manager. Slowly, the two men death. Books of biography fall into three classes. otic coloring, and the varied dynamics of the the little girl had been left at the Hospital, crossed to the other side and There are those that have a kind of clinical as- music require a wider-ranged recording to do it Musical Career favorite. entered the chapel where, in nearly a year ago, she had been his pect in which the individual is subjected to full justice than was procurable a decade ago. Your reviewer has taken a great deal of pleas- cheek front of the console, Handel “Oh, Uncle Frederic”—she rubbed her severe research, and the facts are presented as Stravinsky is fortunate in having had placed at ure in reading “Music as a Career” by W. R. An- paused for a moment until his affectionately against his hand—'“your music are the specimens in a Natural History Museum. his disposal the Philharmonic-Symphony Or- derson, because it gave him a glance at this sensitive fingers located the was so beautiful! It made me feel all bright and Some of the biographies in this class are so dull chestra of New York for this performance, for practical subject as seen from a British view- organ bench. shiny inside, just like a Christmas tree!” to the average reader that they have all the ap- the acoustic qualities of Carnegie Hall, in which point. The writer has endeavored to make himself As the deep tones of the or- “So you liked my music, my little one? That is peal of a hardware catalog. Other biographers the orchestra plays and is recorded, are most familiar with certain American conditions, and gan swelled forth to fill the good.” Handel nodded his great head in pleased have attempted another technic which in the helpful in clarifying the details of his intricate in one of the early chapters he quotes the code chapel, the fifty little found- fashion. “Not always have people said that, my hands of a novice can be very dangerous. This is scoring. “Le Sacre du Printemps” is a highly of professional ethics adopted by the New York lings started forward. “Halle- little Putzi.” the semi-novel form in which the writer strives dissonant and revolutionary score. Hissed at its singing teachers. lujah!” they chorused in Gravely, he shook his head, recalling the many first their to reconstruct the character as an actual living performance in Paris, in 1914, it is ap- The selection of a career is one of the most childish treble. “Hallelujah!” insults once heaped upon him. The Bishop of human being. Another form of biography is that plauded by audiences of 1940 and is perhaps the important acts in the early life of every man. . . . For unto us a child is London had even forbidden the performance of composed of special studies or sketches of sub- most outstanding exposition of primitive bar- One cannot be too well informed upon the sub- born.” “The Messiah”, labeling its composer a heretic, jects barity ever evidenced in And Putzi’s sweet young about which volumes have already been music. If one does not ject. Even though this book is as British as Mr. THE MESSIAH EVERYWHERE “for dragging the Bible onto the stage.” written. enjoy the frenzied second half treble rang out more clearly And, Such a work is the admirable “Bee- of the score, one Pickwick, any American reader may peruse it than all the rest. In thousands of communities all over the world "The Messiah" is given annu- following the Bishop’s example, the clergy had thoven" by Edouard Herriot, should not lose sight of the merits of the former Premier of more with profit. The chapter, “What Brings Success", ally. Thus was it given last Christmas at Fort Wayne by the Lutheran Choral poetic opening Around the dark old walls of thundered against him until he had become an France. section. is a very sensible discussion of a subject about Society under the direction of G. G. Arkebauer. Mendelssohn’s the room hundreds of candles outcast. “Immortal Franz” (Franz Liszt) by Zsolt Har- “Symphony No. 3, in A Minor, which perhaps more men have written than any were burning, their light at times seemingly eric” was to give them a Christmas party. All during the drive to his home in Brook sanyi is a masterpiece of the novel type of biog- Op. 56” (“Scotch”) is an atmospheric work other. centered on the white haired master at the con- For the last eight years, Handel had arranged Street, the old master was strangely silent. Not raphy. With great skill the author produced a closely akin to the composer’s Fingal’s Cave Con- “Music As a Career” cert Overture in sole, again catching the gleam of satin or of here at the London Foundling Hospital an an- until he had eased himself down in his chair and work of fiction which had all the charm of a B minor, No. 2. It is an unjustly Author: W. R. Anderson steel hilted swords. Every seat was filled, for the nual performance of “The Messiah”, to raise slipped his feet into well-worn carpet forceful novel which at the same time on close neglected score. Even if one does believe the Pages: 271 slippers fame of the inspection revealed that the historical elements composer was so great that it was money for his “children.” Why he had thus sin- did he return to anything like his accustomed which can not fail to make this book the Price: $3.00 had “must” necessary to secure tickets weeks in advance. gled out the foundlings, no one actually knew, manner. Even then, old memories, apparently been meticulously observed. This was a great biography of Debussy. The famous Publishers: Oxford University Press composer re- Like a mighty warrior marshaling his forces although there were numerous speculations as to quickened by the accomplishment because Harsanyi, who is a de- lated to M. Dumesnil performance of “The Messiah”, during the course of long around scendant of one of our greatest writing families friendship him, the blind Handel sat at the organ, his reason. were uppermost in his mind, for occasionally he and pupil and master association in An Unforgetable Song-Bird his massive head thrown back as if his eyes were Was it, as many believed, a great disappoint- hummed a phrase or of its Europe had no first hand knowledge of his many incidents which have two music. never hitherto been o seeking great Hungarian compatriot, but must have N visiting artist to America ever made a the light which had been denied him for ment which had so embittered him that he had “You may go now, Smith,” he dismissed his told. These, the author has woven into a fascinat- deeper impression the past five years. At times his sensitive fingers turned to gotten his facts and literary balance from enor- ing life upon the American people than children for comfort? Whatever the secretary, almost curtly. “I will not need you any story, so natural and simple that one Jenny Lind, wandered over the keys, as caressingly light cause, it mous reading. Pity that he did not know Liszt feels that admission known as the Swedish Nightingale. as a was commonly known that at his death longer.” has been obtained to personally. De This was by no means summer breeze, or swept into a triumph mighty the bulk of his large fortune about fifty bussy’s home circle. Vidal, due to her voice and mu- — thou- “But are you comfortable. Dr. Handel?” Chris- Chevillard, Chausson. sical The latest biography in this modern style accomplishment, but to her character as as the universe. sand pounds, including the prized manuscript of topher Smith asked anxiously, Faure, Ravel, Massenet and other masters deeply concerned whom well. Unfortunately On either side of him stood comes from one who enjoyed the advantage of M. Dumesnil has known, in her day there was no the foundlings, “The Messiah”—would be willed to the Foundling at leaving the blind old man alone on Christmas come and go in the means being closely associated with his subject in per- narrative of recording her voice and therefore the proudly erect in their starched white surplices. Hospital. Day. “You gave a magnificent and give additional charm to the performance this son for years, who his work record of it must remain On other days, they knew their ugly, ill-fitting Although of late became mouthpiece and The writer desires to in the wholly unsatis- there had been many rumors morning, sir,” he added softly, as he buttoned congratulate both M factory uniforms disciple, and who after his death, had, through word reports, which although written in somehow made them different from of Handel’s failing health, his playing held all himself into his great coat. Debussy’s widow, opportunity to examine the superlatives, mean little in idea of other boys and girls. That, and not always hav- the strength and beauty of old; and as conveying any the last, “Ach, yes, the music was all right,” Handel re- what ing composer’s papers. The result is “Debussy, Master her singing actually was like. As a woman. enough to eat. But to-day they were one with full voiced chord faded away, a reverent silence plied indifferently. “But sometimes there are of Jenny all Dreams” by M. Maurice Dumesnil, eminent Lind was admired and loved all. Bar- the world. To-day was Christmas! And as filled the chapel. Then, as one, the by great audi- other things more important than music.” A deep French pianist, conductor and teacher num rose to his greatest soon as the oratorio was finished, “Uncle Fred- ence who for heights in exploiting her. rose to its feet, remained standing until the sigh escaped his lips. “Hasten To him, along home, Smith. Jenny Lind was (Continued on Page 844) 808 DECEMBER, 1940 THE ETUDE 809 a
Charles Uncle Frederic,” she cried eagerly, His poet friend, house to eat, of him his fingers over the there is nothing in the the desk J^t closing small HE DURATION of the regular daily vocal Jen„e„s, had laid it on sticky package which she had \ Study sir.” he had stepped held practice period as an important factor to- .n4#Music. land — the usual yesterday, when in one V V<1 • “Ah, so ” In place of tightly clasped hand ever Twards progress is sometimes overlooked. health. to inquire for his Handel’s words hung in since John had come for her at impatience, when the package finally tell the Curiously enough, the earnest vocal student is with an undertone of such Even Hospital. It was her greatest the air to lie there some treas- inclined to lose all count of time while practic- man open, it continued every man belongs on hopelessness that his serving ure—the candy from the party—that ing, and a word of warning against overdoing That is where before Handel was sufficiently stirred, as if in protest. time in the hand of her Christmas Day. With his wife and instinctively to glance at its she put friend. is frequently necessary. his roused from despair Fifteen Minutes of dropped Day after day, he had seen “All this for me, my little Putzi?” It children.” Wearily, his head From the mass of closely should be remembered that vocal practice a despond- contents. back, and he closed his tired eyes. master struggle against his eye: “Why, Uncle Frederic, you’re cry- is synonymous with vocal exercise or calisthen- written lines, a title caught which, like quicksand, was blue eyes widened Waiting only long enough to as- ency Slowly, he picked up ing.” Her anxious- ics. It follows, then, that to overpractice the dragging him “The Messiah.” sure himself that the master was slowly but inevitably • I Viic P»VP5s ly. “Don’t you like my present?” vocal apparatus is not only waste of time but, Smith hurried down. Never until to-day, however, asleep, Christopher “Nothing could be finer, Putzi, or if persisted in, is also positively harmful to the Stimulating Vocal Practice so utterly despond- off to caution the faithful John to had he seemed dearer to my heart,” he told her, his voice itself. examine it more closely. eye on the old ent. Not a vestige remained of that keep a watchful line here white hair very close to her flaxen One eminent vocal teacher recommends two carried At first, he read only a musician. old driving power which had curls. “To think you would but after a few moments remember hours a day—one in the morning and one in the the composer’s him so far on the road to success. and there, For a short time impatience me with such a beautiful gift. I have afternoon—but in fifteen minute periods, with at and defeat were written he reached with feverish breathing was as regular as the tick- Weariness what it By next page, even before he had often dreamed would be least ten minutes rest between. wall clock. Then he began in every line of his face. for the ing of the like,” he said simply, “for a little Few students, who are merely amateur vocal- finished the preceding one. At the to move about restlessly, occasion- Loyally, the servant strove to hide he flung the papers back child to love me so dearly. Now I ists, or who have a living to earn, are so priv- “Ah,” he muttered, his pity lest he add to Handel’s suf- conclusion, ally to cry out. know.” ileged that they can thus apportion their time. onto the table. His cheeks were his fingers impatiently tapping the fering. Why, before his master had flushed, and into his eyes had come “Do you know what you were do- Often enough but one short period can be ne “I will find a way—I must.” been seized with paralysis, he had table, I in. Uncle snatched from then only y eager light. ing when came Frederic?” a busy day, and at the Sd dreams Handel was re-liv- been London’s undisputed master- an In his she prattled on. “You were singing sacrifice of something else perhaps an extra “Here is my answer!” he cried. “I — ing the eventful summer of 1741, composer and producer of Italian shall set these verses to music—make the Hallelujah. Chorus!” half hour in bed in the morning. when, in a little more than three opera, writing as many as four op- of them an oratorio.” “Was I, Putzi?” He smiled as he In such cases, and bearing the fifteen-minute eras in one year ! For the last twenty weeks, he had composed what was nant. Do not neglect consonants. Invent short tone to start with (longer as proficiency devel- All weariness had left him now. lifted one of her yellow curls, limit in mind, it is well to make very sure that to become, perhaps, the world’s years he had kept up this terrific phrases to sing to your arpeggios, and so forth. ops) , with your very best vowel and quality, care- expression became thoughtful, clumsily holding it between his fin- the best possible use is made of this one chance greatest oratorio known through- pace until even his great physique His — for ful attention to legato, absence of “wobble” and if he were listening to gers. “So much In my life has cen- practice. its had broken under the strain. pensive, as Period out the world to-day for mag- Your Morning Practice bearing in mind the requirements for beautiful something beautiful, borne to him tered around that music, my child. nificent Hallelujah Chorus which Now, after months of pain, he was The Ideal Practice Program the music is You see” he chose his words care- Let us suppose that your one opportunity to tone—freedom, clarity, steadiness and fidelity to has become traditional Christmas fighting a mental paralysis far worse from afar. “Already — “I hear it all fully so that the little girl would un- First, give considerable thought to the prepa- practice is in the morning before going to busi- pitch. Sing it thus: music. than death—the fear that he might coming,” he whispered. derstand— I wrote ration of a practice program. Second, do not let ness. Of course, you will do your singing before * * * never again compose. Under it, the around me—triumphant, as an angel “when ‘The Mes- breakfast, it is splendid Start the day. shall siah’ I was desperately 111, and yourself get into a rut and sing the same exer- and a way to London was experiencing one of flow of his great creative genius, chorus. My ‘Messiah’ bring a had of hope to all mankind, as been so for several years. After I had cises, on the same vowels and in the same man- A few limbering up physical exercises, while its rare heat waves, that summer of once as continuous as the waters of message wide his finished the oratorio I ner, every day. By this is meant: vary the mood getting dressed, will do nu.jh good. A glass of 1741. Great numbers of its citizens a mighty river, had become dammed it has to me.” He flung began to get in your scales, arpeggios, and so forth. Sing them quite warm water, taken after gargling the throat Keep this within easy range. It is intended to had already escaped to the seashore, up as if by invisible gates. arms, the tears streaming down his well. Soon the paralysis no longer intentionally sometimes gaily, sometimes with some mild solution half a teaspoonful of improve the “middle”, or very best part of but George Frederic Handel was not “John,” the master said at last, cheeks. troubled me, and I could work again. — sadly, — your — sometimes joyously, even laughingly. baking soda in half a tumbler of water is wise. voice, “which is really the among them. He had but recently “take this ” On his open palm lay In the days that followed, Handel “Since God in his goodness had You will be — foundation of all good surprised short, firm massage of neck singing.” returned to the city after weeks a schilling. “It is the last one,” he gave himself wholly to his work, al- helped me, I longed to show my how much you can put into, and get A the throat and out of, a scale muscles spent at various spas, vainly seek- said simply, “so buy as much bread lowing no respite from his self-ap- gratitude—to give ‘The Messiah’ to when you really try to infuse your with some good, oily liniment and you (Ten minutes gone!) tones ing recovery from a stroke that had and cheese as you can with it.” pointed task. In vain his servant the world. I even thought that per- with some definite mood. are ready. 5. Three minutes arpeggios and descending In paralyzed his right side. With the shutting of the street begged him to rest his tired mind haps it might help others who des- the arpeggio exercises, when singing “Hal- This preparation may seem quite elaborate; scale on changing vowels, or short phrases, such lelujah!” imagine yourself On this particular August after- door, the bitterness of his thoughts and body. But to all such pleas, paired. But, Putzi”—he smiled a lit- encouraging a whole but it takes only a few minutes and really saves as: noon, he was in his workroom— broke into words. “A few more hours Handel turned a deaf ear. Nothing tle sadly at the remembrance—“the chorus in the triumphant: time in the end. You see, the whole idea is to Ex.4 . combination bedroom and study so —at least I am given that—before must interfere with his work. Now world —at least England—did not get “warmed up” with one object in view: fifteen Ex.l sparsely furnished as to suggest a the final reckoning. And then that, and then he took meagre sustenance, want my music. So I tossed the minutes of real practice. If you are able to prac- temporary residence rather than the too, will go. Like all the rest.” As he yet even then did not stop his fever- manuscript into my desk, trying to tice at a time of day when the whole body is AH-EE-0 - OO AH how 1 love Thy Name home he had lived in so many years. said this, he glanced up at the can- ish writing. Haggard and unshaven, forget it. Some time later, the ora- thoroughly invigorated by general physical ac- E - ver and e ver Ha - - Ie - lu - - - - jahl vas, the gift of his beloved his eyes burning tivity, - Six chairs stood stiffly at one side, mother. with an inspired torio was performed in Dublin. At the foregoing will be unnecessary. My sal va . - - . tion, light, etc. seemingly aloof from the harpsi- If only she were here now, some- he toiled on, night and day. first my ‘Messiah’ seemed to be as Now for a typical fifteen-minute program: One Lift your hands to lead them and it chord and flat topped table which one to whom he could pour out his week. Two. Three weeks. much of an outcast as I was.” make sound 1. Two minutes humming five-tones and scales Baritones, especially, should listen for “cov- triumphant. took up so great a portion of the problems, his troubles, his fears. A Only once, struck by the suffering “Uncle Frederic, how can you say about the middle of the compass. And be sure it ered” tones in this exercise. small room. the table wife. Children. in his This sort of practice helps to develop Above work Had he not always servant’s face, did he attempt that?” little Putzi asked indignant- what is a genuine hum—free, loose and vibrant, but 6. Two minutes final polishing off with a short hung an oil portrait, vividly beauti- longed for them? Heartsick, to explain Marie Withrow calls “aural dare.” It accustoms he the impelling force which ly, as the old musician paused for not forced—a hum that fills your whole skull and vocalise, or a few scales with the best possible ful in spite of its drab background. leaned his head on the table, his was driving you to hearing yourself do something unusual. and him on. “I have seen all breath. “Does not our King rise sets your teeth buzzing when you bring them vowel and tone quality, then stop! And your Since morning, Handel had shut shoulders shook with sobs. The Heaven before Later on, when you have occasion to let yourself me and the great God each time the Hallelujah Chorus is lightly together. voice should be well “up” and something to en- himself all events of the last himself,” go in a song, this aural dare up alone, deaf to impor- few years had left he said gravely. “It is His played?” will come more nat- 2. Three minutes “Ah” sung quietly and easily joy all day. tunities. Twice his servant had tip- little in life for him. His rivals had power that inspires me, urally to you. Moreover, who cares what you do that has “I believe so,” Handel agreed, “but on the same tones. At the end of this your voice Keep before you constantly the advice of Oscar toed to the door, only to be curtly finally succeeded in ruining his last helped me write this.” when you are practicing alone? Nobody but you! He thumbed it took years for me to gain that should feel thoroughly free and resonant. Saenger, who said: “The pupil should be very dismissed. But on this, his third operas, and with their failure, over Dare to do these things. the the manuscript he had just Quite often you will 3. recognition. I made up my mind Three minutes of the “scale of the ninth”, careful how he produces his speaking voice, a visit, he was permitted to enter his savings of a lifetime had been swal- completed. “Listen to this,” he yourself be surprised to discover unsuspected com- then that if ‘The Messiah’ ever taking all the vowels, or as many as there is time matter of great importance, for one who speaks master’s room. lowed up, leaving him with debts manded, qualities and and began to hum the mag- should potentialities in your voice. And for, in turn, be successful, every bit of the proceeding upward by semitones correctly is immeasurably helped thereby in his “Mr. Handel, sir—” he began apol- large enough to stagger an ordinary nificent Hallelujah when you do—stop! Stop Chorus . and think for a few money would be used to help others. from the initial starting note. Repeat any scale singing.” ogetically. man. Then, when he needed every * * * moments. Try to remember just what you did Unfortunate men and women. Most and vowel that does n,ot satisfy. Expect freedom, And now a further “Well?” ounce of his great word of caution. the composer asked vague- strength, he had “Uncle Frederic, wake up. that brought this about. How did it feel? Just Uncle of all, to protect hundreds of little with a little more volume throughout this exer- The precise timing of the foregoing ly, and glanced up with an inquir- become paralyzed. And now, this Frederic, it’s how did it sound? exercise Putzi.” children Then go after it again, get cise. who had no one to fight for It’s real purpose is for breath development program may give an impression of hurrying ing frown. mental inertia was driving him to Startled into uprightness, hold of it, make it your own! to the old them.” and range extension. get lot the brink of insanity. a done in a short time. This is quite The shades had not been drawn, musician rubbed his eyes, You, who have only a limited time for con- trying to “That is why you do so nice prac- Ex.2 trary the “Am I through many to the intention; for with vocal practice and sun beat mercilessly down with life at fifty- collect his bewildered tice, need to pack every bit of thought of thoughts. things for us foundlings, isn’t it, and con- upon he sat before six? Oh, dear God in all things, it is necessary to make haste him as limply a Heaven, it can- Strange, he had not heard centration possible into this brief period. slowly. the door Uncle Frederic?” The child leaned The table piled high with manuscript not be,” he sobbed brokenly, his left open. timing and suggested exercises are Were there really little You should vary not only the manner merely arms closer against him. of sing- AH an indication paper. Some of the sheets bore a hand beating against his shackled around of what may be done if his neck, a soft cheek pressed ing your daily exercises, but also the weekly pro- EH all goes Handel smiled gently, but made no well—not of scribbled phrase or two, but most of right side. “It cannot be that my close to his gram. EE. what must be done. Also, it is obvious wrinkled one? Or was he reply. Devote considerable thought to this. Take them music is ended, etc. that these exercises were blank. forever.” still dreaming? mental notes of weaknesses may be transposed to suit For a and strengths, and 4. “Mr. Handel, I sorry to inter- As he sat there while there was silence in Two minutes slow scales—two beats to each any voice range. It will am crushed by his “Putzi, my child,” he devise exercises to build up the be infinitely more bene- murmured in the room, and the former. You will rupt you”—the servant mopped the thoughts, the fingers of his left hand then gradually ficial to repeat any section of amazement. “What brings be tempted to sing your best and easiest the program if the — you here eyelids of the lfttle flaxen-haired exer- perspiration from his face “but it is had been playing mechanically with little one?” voice does not respond satisfactorily cises, those that sound especially well. You at the end of time girl began to flutter. Soon she was must for your dinner and, you see, the cord of a package lying in front “See the brief period allotted it. what I have brought resist this temptation. Get after the to Not only intensive you. ( Continued on Page 857) awkward VOICE vowels but also intelligent vocal practice 810 until they are all equally full and reso- is what is needed. The authority THE ETUDE (Continued on Page 857) DECEMBER, 1940 811 —
and Study Insecurity .'y^Music/- Round Table The Pianist’s Technic make one’s efforts sharp and brittle. Teacher’s it has no The is a prime “tightener”, even though are direct bearing on the hand muscles. If you officials, to demand that an you feel frightened, and Tragic Procession of Refugees Monthly other Amer- not sure of your playing, Conducted ican be considered for the job. your work becomes stiff and lifeless. If, on the Ends in Hollywood too, why not get into Then, cahoots other hand, the plan of the music is perfectly local branch of the Tone with the Musicians’ and (Hr. Maier's answer to -n-hat many regard clear in your mind and you are certain of repro- state- which will always use its as a crucial question is a courageous Union influence will reflect ducing it on the piano, your playing ment of bis own opinion based upon deep con- to enforce a thorough sifting of the mer- viction and wide experience. The Pressor and both you and your listeners its of the American-born musician ver- that free surety, Foundation, in its relief and other depart- fl/laler naturalized will feel ease. ments, reports that approximately ninety- sus the recently foreigner? Conference with at A of tech- eight percent of its assistance has gone to Teachers and artists should at all times Rhythm is another important source American musicians . —Editor of The Etude.) great deal Noted Pianist be on good terms with this organization; evi nical mastery. True rhythm involves a students; some are its aggressive policies might well be emu- It means the funda- I teach advanced Cob more than counting time! toward university degrees, others and Music Educator other musical bodies which working lated by have :4e placing of note values within the greater study privately with me—all are prepar- mental the interests of the American musician _Jdard breathing. ing for professional careers. Most of them scope of Universal Time, quite like this Depart- World-Renowned Pianist will teach, a few hope to become concert Correspondents with at heart. requested to limit Letters phrase of each composition has its own Oftentimes I confess to feeling ment are Each pianists. Hundred and Fiftp Words. as to their prospects of success; to One inner rhythm fixed there by the com- hopeless The *'i\eic Cilizen Problem driving — for it seems to me that the large num- poser—which the performer must discover and ber of refugees, the foreign artists and Yes, but what about the foreigner who Expressly for The Etude by Myles Fellowes teachers have swamped this part of the Secured make part of himself. In other words, rhythm just become a "citizen”? What are his such an extent that there is lands? has country to lantly carrying on in their own must come from within. Only after it has been no chance for our young people. Do any chances? All right—let him humbly start these artists conceive that dozens of other regions have the same problem? Can felt and fixed can it be translated into playing. countries in at the bottom, throw away that know-it- Some of the foreigners are excellent, but Americans would flee to their all attitude, keep his mind flexible, prac- Purely technical difficulties grow less, once the many others are mediocre or poorly invasion came here? And case war and a equipped, but in all cases they are given tice consideration and tolerance, leam Harriet Cohen, a native of London and inngr rhythm of the music is found. Rhythmic if the Americans did flee, would they be precedence. They capture the teaching the English language, try to understand Matthay, ranks among the the poise that rids one of permitted to live on the fat of the teach- pupil of Tobias balance makes for positions, and seem to have a monopoly whelming lists of foreigners, the concert adopted country? our educational alms, respect the ideals world’s distinguished pianists. She made her tension. Deliberation makes for presence of mind. on the concert dates. Isn’t there some- included) ing and concerts in the courses (civic and community of our own aspiring artists and teachers thing we can do about this desperate in the light of past experience. Be- first visit to America in 1930, at the invitation who have thought their duty done if they Not situation?—E. B., California. Americans of out- and at least be gracious toward his Amer- Coolidge, and has The Clue to Good Piano Playing hired one American artist each season, fore the war, even of Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague accomplishment were ican hosts. There is plenty of room for Other Round Table questioners, please the symphony orchestras, notorious for standing artistic won a wide following, both in the United The ultimate resource of technic (and one that everywhere. If proves to so not wanted in Europe. They were not him he be be patient! This communication is so im- their preference for the foreign name, the Canada, as recitalist, ensemble per- stressed) is the secret of much better than our own professionals, States and cannot be too much portant that all else must be sidetracked allowed to play concerts, teach or prac- W. P. A. for hiring supervisors or con- former, and orchestral soloist. Miss Cohen is finding the key to each difficult passage within for profit in those he will win out in the end. But Just now for it. It is, in fact, one of the most ductors who cannot even speak the king’s tice their profession he must take his proper place in the particularly well known for her unusual pro- the passage itself, and nowhere else. Scales and pressing questions our page has ever had. (or President’s!) English. countries. Every obstacle, official and un- line. grams. As devoted interpreter of Bach and exercises have their value, undoubtedly, as a gen- It is high time to abandon all pussy- An equal chance? Our native perform- official, was put in their way. There, also, just Not only in your own State of Cali- the early classics, she has also done outstand- the fingers; but no footing about the serious problem of the ers, conductors and teachers have never they got a raw deal. They were eral means of limbering up fornia, but in New York, in the South, compositions emigre artist, the foreign-born teacher had a look-in. They have been given thrown out, that’s all! Is it ungracious ing work in making known the of scales and no exercises can offer you the final in the Midwest, is this emigre problem or performer who has applied for U. S. nothing but the rawest of raw deals. The for me now to submit that the aUen in contemporary British musicians, as well as grasp of a Chopin etude. No external aids of any unfairly going to citizenship and who has been put on our midst is very differently treated? acute. Positions are foreigner arrives on our shores experi- those of Spain and the Soviet. In recognition sort can facilitate your playing of a passage that non- Americans or Americans of such re- what is ironically called an “equal basis” enced and routined in the practice of his Possibly—but it is time to proclaim the of her services to British music, King George has not already yielded up its secrets to you. with the rest of us. truth. cent vintage that only in the letter, not art. In his land he and his countrymen Brit- citizens. VI named her Dame Commander of the That, I believe, is the fundamental “clue” in Let us look at it realistically. The for- conduct the orchestras, play and sing in How can we go about giving our youth the spirit, can they be called Strings of concert engagements are going ish Empire, a title which corresponds to well. eign artist—good, bad and indifferent the concerts, hold down the teaching jobs. an equal chance with the emigre? Noth- learning how to play artists, inferior man. Her London studio is a has never been on an “equal basis” with His government sees to that! Conse- ing but militant methods applied over a unjustly to foreign born knighthood for a Approach each passage as a new world to be performers. Universities are in all his American rival. He has always re- quently he does his work with authority. long period of time wfll get results. For to our own meeting place for distinguished folk conquered on its own terms; forget all you have ceived marked preference in this land of let city organize training dozens of American musicolo- Einstein, G. B. Shaw, Lytton But the poor American? How rarely does instance: every a “Mu- fields, including learned before in concentrating upon it, arid let the free. We have carried him on our he get any opportunity to learn the tech- sical America for Americans” Society to gists only to give away their jobs to Bennett. Edi- Strachey, and the late Arnold — your concentration be first a mental one. Survey shoulders, we have glamored him, we foreigners. torial Note. before whole; look at it have enriched him—and how! Now, as Incidents multiply to show the serious- the problem you as a as a result of the tragic world conditions, ness of the situation. The director of a though you were poised on some pinnacle above we have five hundred foreign pianists, well known music school was being high he MOST SERIOUS PROBLEMS confront- it; see exactly what needs to be done, as a whole. violinists, conductors, musicologists, in- The Technic of the Month pressured into engaging a foreigner as a ing the piano student deal with technic and And then relax; let yourself feel the inner rhyth- stead of fifty. The half dozen truly great department head. He, however, was de- T tone. This is quite as it should be, since mic drive; proceed to work out the problems of musical personalities do not concern us. THE ETUDE takes pleasure in announcing that beginning in the January termined to secure an honest-to-goodness they are the sole means at his command for that particular passage, regardless of scales, ex- They are not only welcome but are neces- issue and continuing each month. Dr. Guy Maier will conduct, in addition to American. The more foreigners he inter- drawing his mental conception of music out of ercises, or the discipline of past work. The accent sary for our inspiration and development. The Teacher’s Round Table, an entirely new and original department viewed, the more determined he was to But what of the other hundreds of lesser the keyboard. In one way or another, every phase you need for mastering French is of no use to entitled The Technic of the Month, which we believe will be surpris- resist the pressure, for he found that not lights, the not so great who menace our of pianistic study has to do either with muscular you in learning Arabic, and the difficulties over- ingly instructive to readers of THE ETUDE. We are publishing this informa- only could these aliens (many of them own young artists, many of them not so well in music world) facility or tonal coloring. HARRIET COHEN come in studying Bach will be of small direct tion now so that subscribers may arrange to have this series complete. known figures the able or so well equipped as the native not speak or understand English, but Technic is partly a matter of natural endow- help in approaching Schubert. Each passage car- product? Shall we stir , up prejudice our none of them had any conception of ment. The ease or difficulty one experiences in ries the key to its solution within itself; each against them, shall we prevent them from educational plan, procedure or methods, mastering technical problems depends largely requires its own set of mental, manual, earning an honest living? Not at all. By nic of concert projection, to develop work with Women’s and Clubs, Churches, ideals. Furthermore, they did not want to True Relaxation all means give them their chance. But in through apprenticeship and routine, or Lions, Kiwanis upon the inborn structure of the hands. Hands, rhythmic adjustments. Clubs, and such organiza- leam our ways, in fact refused to believe considering their problem, we must not to teach his brilliant students to the tions, demanding with an adequate stretch, that are neither too Whatever his natural physical equipment, the The study of “tone” is, actually, a misnomer! from the civic and com- that we had any sensible notions at all deprive our own young Americans of final “finishing up” stage! The concert munity concerts or local heavy nor too stiff, can find their way over the pianist must build for himself certain resource is or college con- on the subject of music education. I am Tone an all-pervading force of nature, like their rightful chance. For once, let’s give schedules go to the foreigner, the talented cert management the same number of happy to report that in this isolated case keys more easily than hands that are too small, qualities for the development of technic. Chief of light or heat. This thing we call the pianist’s our talent a square deal—let’s put the youngster becomes the pupil of the alien native-born American artists as foreign- an American was engaged. too light, or too weak. But an inborn predisposi- these, perhaps, is relaxation. It is true that re- tone, or touch, is really the sum total of many matter on a fifty-fifty basis. celebrity, the orchestra goes to the emigre ers on next year's concert course. If twen- Recently, Hedda Hopper in her syndi- tion to pianistic manipulation is by no means laxation has been made into something of a personal idiosyncrasies, expressed No one will dispute the fact that the even though he is a mediocrity. ty music teachers by hands on persuade the parents cated wrote concerning the movie column the whole story. Most definitely, technic can be fetish, and I do not countenance its exaggerated a keyboard, but bearing not at all American artist has never had and is not Right here I would like to get one mat- of twenty students to sign a demand upon the to situation in your state: acquired, even by hands which are now having this equal chance with the ter off my chest. It concerns those hordes this effect, each guaranteeing pianistically aspects. Flinging one’s self about in supine fash- science of tone! A stormy controversy was raised, the sale of “Some fine American writers who built alien. Who are the chief offenders in this of lesser musical luminaries who have one course ticket for far from perfect. My own hands are much too ion has no bearing on good piano playing. Play- recently, by Sir James Jeans, the eminent the concerts, the haciendas in Rancho Santa Fe have be- scien- flagrant discrimination against our na- fled from their homelands although they result will hardly small, and have naturally too little stretch. Still, ing requires, be in doubt. This could there. not inertia, but definite muscular tist, who made the statement that a piano key tive-born are not regarded come 'American refugees’ down talents? The music schools, the there as undesirables. even be accomplished by they have learned to find their way about a exertion. a few dozen They used to do two to four stories a The trick of relaxation, rather, is an could be struck by anything at all (a stick, a foundations, the universities, the concert Why are they here? Are they not needed regular concert patrons. Such a plan for foreign keyboard. How? By intensive hard work, through absence of tension. hammer, a boot, or courses, the civic community music in their own countries to year the movies, but since the the finger of Paderewski, let and share the re- should not be difficult, assuming that the refugees have been pouring in these longer practice and more concentrated study. To be properly relaxed, one must be free, us say) the associations, the symphony orchestras, sponsibilities of their peoples in these teachers or music and resulting sound would in no lovers are interested in more Arid even at times the Federal Music Project dark days, to help bolster writers haven't done a story for yet this necessarily arduous system of study poised, balanced, not only in arms and hands, wise betray its source. the morale of the advancement of our native Naturally, this aroused a art and than a year. Maybe that’s what we call has given me a more observant which has done more than the others to their countrymen, to light and to carry willing to put attention to the but in the entire person; mentally as well as tornado of comment largely from “elbow grease” into the our own — pianists. Sir foster American music and musicians. the torch which is being so ruthlessly new democracy, throwing out our composer’s intention in music, and a deeper in- physically. fight. Indeed, the value of relaxation is James was kind enough to send me a copy of his They are all guilty the universities trampled? and taking in strangers. Why couldn't we — and Have they contemplated the Also, when a college sight into it than I might otherwise have had. more psychic than muscular. position is vacant, Fear, tension, or work and to ask my reactions to it. Thus schools for engaging too many alien shining examples of Myra Hess, at least give them equal opportunities?” I had Walter members of the association There is compensation in all things. stiffness of could phone Serge that any sort constricts the muscles and good opportunity to study the question. teachers, the foundations with their over- Gieseking and a few others who are gal- or write Koussevitzky said recently Ulti- the alumni, the trustees, and (.Continued on Page 851 ) DECEMBER, 1940 812 813 THE ETUDE — —
score. Even had must develop it she would her voice pi- who seeks fine tone personal keyboard habits of the in been less lovely than it is, she would correct musical habits, affect his playing and through people’s anist that he may produce a have warmed hearts. There the quality we striking one note, make it personal (in the stick of will always be room at the top, but pianists sound no different from . Some call tone, or touch) the the top lies a long distance away “That is fine!” and have her repeat the same James’ experiment—but in than others; some Sir it play more slowly playing he from the easy singing of hit tunes! Monotones tone a number of times, gradually sustaining continuity of his Dn Helping more legato; some hurry when related before mately, I agreed with him—although play an artist. over greater periods. It will not be long up when can proclaim himself Musical Democracy there should be an explanation of the they play loudly; some slow the pupil associates that particular placement of some keep down illusion of tone, differing with vari- they play softly; We have radio to thank for break- the tone in her voice with the tone of the piano. Let us analyze this il- the pedal and raise the hands; some or ous pianists. ing down some of the barriers be- By Tell her what the note is, whether C, E. G, individual tone, or touch. raise the pedal and keep down the the lusion of What Is Behind tween “music” and “popular music.” whatever it may be. Try to keep to the C scale, principle of hands; some sit so near the keyboard Undoubtedly, the basic The elimination of the admission fee although in some cases the key of E-flat may quick- ev Sir James’ statement is correct. On that all their notes are struck Popular Song? has persuaded many a plain person UU'tl‘ produce better results; or other keys, as experi- ly and sharply; some sit far enough the piano, sound is not produced by 804) to listen to operas and symphonies Positively, no high tones ( Continued from Page mental work will show. the human finger putting down a away for all notes to be struck more j for which he would never venture or low tones should be used at first. Remain key, but by the hammer attached to gradually and more spaciously—one in promise success, after ten lessons to pay. Listening to them, then, he close to the pupil’s speaking voice placement. striking the string purely could enumerate such distinctions Mb the key, —a blues singing. If they could master discovers that they are wonderfully pupil has become tone conscious these are the After the mechanical process. Thus, th.e per- for pages on end. And that, would they success as easily as agreeable, and he listens again. On and is able to reproduce several tones, try Do, sonal qualities that give life and things that make for personal tone enjoying seek your trade instead of the other hand, the popular tunes NE FEELS A NATURAL SYMPATHY for school that she could really sing America. Week then Do, Mi, Do. Explain that these the striking of a single key! Re, Do; Re, tone to piano playing must involve never themselves? Do not single tones, easy scale the spotlight that come pouring out of the radio those unfortunate persons who cannot dis- after week, we worked on are little phrases made of tones in the same way something beyond the mere striking That is why we say that tone (or are look for “openings” until you have convinced many a serious O tinguish one tone from another or who intervals, and the simplest of melodies, until after phrases in speak- that words are used to build is the touch) is a mirror of the personality. of the key. It sum total of for them, ready voice sure you are ready music lover of the heart appeal of cannot carry a tune. Their condition is all the six months she not only developed her and ing. Show the finality of the interval from Mi to many personal considerations that the Coordination, and Poise to give forth the voice and melodies that do not derive from more pitiable when they actually like to sing, her sense of intonation but also took part in a her try differentiate one pianist’s playing Do, similar to the end of a song. Have human warmth that alone can Beethoven. Kreisler made a record and think they can, and are eager to join choirs noteworthy stage production and correctly sang from another, not the striking of The secret of how to acquire a Do, Re, Mi, Fa, So, Do. Show the difference be- transmute an opening into an oppor- of a waltz tune called “Beautiful and choruses. They are actually unable to tell a popular song preceding one of two dancing note. there, precise- good tone and a personal touch is to tween the whole tones and the half tone between any single And one, but tunity. Find out, not from Ohio!” The height of democracy is that they are not singing in harmony with their numbers. ly, is where the question of tone (or map out a mental conception of the Mi and Fa; also show the finality of the interval from a dozen honest experts whether reached when, in the half hourly fellow singers. They keep in time and believe Several other such experiences with monotones touch) enters. most musical way to coordinate all So down to Do, as in the end of a tune. Do not you have the qualities that will carry these many and varied personal change of programs, the same radio that they are doing well, much to the distress or off-key singers have proved especially inter- use any other intervals than those suggested you across the footlights. If you have Pianist's Tone a Composite of His habits into a balanced style of play- brings the listener a variety of of nearby singers and the director. esting. However, no teacher of singing ought to until these few are mastered, or are fairly ac- not, be thankful that you have that reaches Keyboard Habits ing. Be poised, as you exert yourself music from Bach to attempt this work who does not have a great curate in intonation. It may be months before found it out in time. Berlin I the How to Approach the Monotone Problem We know that each pianist has his in playing, as the Greek athletes — mean composer, not reserve supply of patience, iron-clad nerves and the complete scale may be used. If, however, you are one of the the city. often hear of own very definite style of, or ap- were poised. Listen critically to your- We what can One monotone or out of tune singer will throw well controlled temperament. As soon as possible, start work on a simple few who possess the necessary quali- accomplished by a entire proach to, playing. Some performers self. Find out whether you are pro- be mere switch an vocal organization out of true intona- song with many repeat tones. The best beginning Practical Remedies for the Tone Deaf fications, then make up your mind of the dial; have you ever reflected tion, or at least will spoil the work of the most never play quite in time, pausing the ducing, on the keys, the tonal ideal song I have found is the well-known comic num- to work as hard as any classical on what happens if you don’t switch? accurately least bit before the first note of a you have in mind. Take great care in intoning singers. The effect upon an Assuming that the pupil is old enough to un- ber entitled Old Macdonald Had a Farm. The will lie along dif- bar, or hurrying least relating the notes to each other, singer. Your work You get, quite simply, a cross-sec- audience is simply that the singing is somehow derstand what she is told, the first step is to the bit at the tune is simple and catchy, and the range is will end. Such a habit may derive from keeping each in its place, according ferent lines, but it not be any tion of democratic American taste. off key and not at all pleasant to hear. have a clear discussion of tones. Ex- will some individuality of temperament. to your pattern of rhythmical con- easier. You have to master Frequently, poor singers are introduced into plain the staff and its purpose, how the control, A Musical Family A naturally irritable person may trol; if the time sounds round and breath voice production, dic- choral organizations just because they are spaces spell “Face” and the lines, “Every tion, phrasing; you will have to play rhythmically enough, yet as- whole, as the composer meant it to I have loved music all my life, and “friends.” And, unfortunately, it is much more good boy does fine,” with Middle C on sign briefer duration values to his do, the tone does, also. Guard against learn to read music fluently, and to the fact that my work takes me into difficult to remove or eject off-key singers than the added line below. Write the notes adjust yourself to different styles notes. A more genial person plays fear or insecurity in any form. Per- the field of popular music does not it is to get them to join. In a group of singers on the staff, as you explain them. Fol- styles that can change three times a more spaciously, more languorously. fect the control between brain and stop me from reverencing the clas- where voice tests are required, there is, of course, low this with the scale of C-major up year, while the art song remains the Very often we confuse the approach hand, so that you are alertly ac- sics. I try never to miss a recital by no danger of an “off-key” or monotone becoming from Middle C. Establish firmly in the to an inner rhythmic countable for every same. The expert popular singer pattern with, note you play Mischa Elman. And good music is a a member. But in some school and other music pupil’s mind that this is called the key tone. We must remember, however, and sure that every note will match does his work so that it seems like member of our family. Mrs. Cantor classes, as well as social organizations, undesir- of C scale and that it is made up of that, in judging a pianist’s tone, its mental model. Avoid mannerisms fun—no trills, no cadenzas, nothing we taught piano when she was a girl, ables are bound to creep in. In a music class, the whole tones and half tones, but do not never stop with one single note (as of posture that make it difficult for that looks like the fruits of hard and to-day she keeps an eye on the off-key singers can be detected and separated mention “major” or minor” to compli- in the hypothetical experiment) but you to get around the keyboard free- work; just an easy, smiling letting , practicing of two of our daughters, from the rest and given special training. In so- cate matters now. Show above each consider his playing of many notes, ly. And let the piano play! It is not out of words and tunes. He does not who are skillful pianists. It gives me cial and other organizations, these poor singers note its number from 1 to 8 and below many phrases, many works, as a necessary to be doing things all of show the years of striving, of study- queer happiness to hear them play- may be found to be the finest type of persons, each its solfa designation from “Do” to whole. Thus, it is the relation of all the time. Bring a clear rhythmic pic- ing, of practicing, of trying out new ing Beethoven and Chopin. I like to good natured and jolly, and real social assets “Do.” Then connect with a line the the notes to one another that gives ture of the music to the keys, styles, and of devising and let bits of busi- see them passing so easily through to the group. Tact must therefore be used by the notes numbered 3 and 4, otherwise Mi us the illusion of tone. That is a the piano help you do the rest. If all ness to point up his effects. Yet doors—great doors—that were closed director of the choir or chorus, and the best rem- and Fa, and explain that these inter- very different matter from striking these considerations are in good or- those years of work lie behind him; to me in my youth. I do not suppose edy is to offer to one the person, or persons, private vals are a half tone apart; likewise note, then asking the hearer to der, your tone will be good, and you otherwise he would not be an expert! they will ever attain the heights of vocal lessons—perhaps one or two free ones to those marked 7 and or Ti and Do. guess whether the resulting sound will find no need to seek external I wish it were 8, possible to convince Myra Hess, matter. but that does not arouse interest. In any case, a lesson or two is Point out that the rest of the scale came from a stick, a hammer, or the means for improving it. the thousands of young people, who I would rather see them work hard sufficient to show the would-be singer that she consists of whole tones, finger of Paderewski! The value of relaxation is have their and illustrate that it eyes on the goal of popu- at their practicing, regardless of does not have the ability to carry a melody or to this on the piano. Begin We know that if a key is put down helps you get to the next note peace- lar music, of the training the arduous discipline professional results, have distinguish quickly, than to one tone from another. ear to hear the difference between whole The Great Organ at Royal Albert Hall, London the hammer strikes the fully and freely, and from there to that lies along the way. The begin- them w'ander off into popular music, Strangely enough, many monotones have a tones and half tones, string more sharply, more air is dis- the next note, and the next, in the ners’ field is more the whole tones pitiably over- in search of the “easy” goal that good sense of rhythm, placed in vibration, vital business and this encouraging fact sounding farther apart and half tones closer and the tone of relating all the crowded than in practically to- within a few notes. Young children like its hu- any does not exist. And I feel the same should be pointed out to them. sounds sharper. If the key is notes to each Concerning this gether. It will not be possible to clarify all put other. The familiar other calling, yet those of mor, and older pupils will willingly use it when who assert about other youngsters. feeling for rhythm, one seven-year-old down more gradually, less air is dis- gesture of loosening the girl of this foundation work in the first lesson, wrist after themselves can be counted on the but try they find that it is easily learned. The oft-re- Popular music has its place, quite our acquaintance was an excellent tap dancer to placed, and the tone sounds softer. you have struck a note does nothing fingers. If, over make the pupil realize just what is required. peated G’s and D’s are a number of years, as but excellent for placing It is the all much as the classics. The de- often wept when she came home from school By all pianist’s stringing together at for the note just struck; what a dozen sincere experts means do some actual voice work in this these tones in the mind. assure you scendants of the sang trade because her schoolmates of all his tones, then, according to it does is to free you to men who laughed when she sang, first period, if only for go on to the that you can go ahead, then a minute or two. Have the After Old Macdonald has been visited go; and songs and sea songs, while the learned or rather tried to sing, long his temperamental approach, that next one! It is always the relation give America. Although her pupil try to sing single of the best that is in you. tones as you play them enough, another comic song may be used: Reu- marks his But monks were writing down the Gre- sense of rhythm and ability to keep in “tone” as sharp, lyric, or the notes to each other that stamps otherwise, stay time were on the piano. If she did not realize before ben home, go to work, gorian how and Rachel. Many tones are repeated in the any number of things, all of the pianist’s chants, need their own free very good, her appreciation of tonality was just them playing as individual. and save your families “out of tune” she was, she will do so now. But do melody, the grief of and the words are amusing. There is very personal. I think that Sir James Certainly, no two expression in the popular music of about “zero.” Her mother knew that it would be pianists sound paying money not allow her to become discouraged. Soon, if she nothing for heartbreak. to-day. like keeping a pupil in good humor when failed to take into account this ques- alike. But it is not merely And they need expert profes- a great advantage for the child to sing in con- has the strik- A really marked average intelligence, she will accidentally or there is talent cannot get sionals difficult work to be done. tion of tones in relation to each ing of keys that marks their individ- to give it to them, too. But nection with her tap dancing. So I took the otherwise lost. When I first met Deanna reproduce the tone correctly, or nearly When the pupil has advanced other, when he his scientific, uality. Dur- the professional must be able to give pretty little miss (she was to the singing of made It is their entire mental, bin, I knew indeed charming both so. When this happens, she was potential star tell her immediately, the complete scale, America may be if startling, pronouncement. Other- physical, and rhythmic it. That is why our youngsters must in appearance and personality) in hand for used; then approach to material, even before she vo- Oh, Susannah! wise we would had sung make sure they cal training. and other simple Foster songs. have to agree with their work. It is my firm belief that a note. There of themselves before was something At this time, too, him unreservedly. in her venture into so At first, the ever popular w’altz tone is really the combination of all manner this field that looks the work was quite discouraging both song of speaking, her person, My Beautiful Lady, In the last analysis, then, it is her easy, yet has wall of to teacher from “The Pink Lady” the these things. That is why the pianist looks, her charm such a granite and pupil, but she was extremely by that convinced me Caryll, will be interesting and aptitude and discipline around it. anxious to progress, so that she might show at practical, with its 814 repeated tones and ( Continued on Page 846 1 DECEMBER THE ETUDE , 1940 815 — —
noyed because he cannot make it sound PART II Music/- and ' ~ * he repeats the passage that way, or some appeared ( part I of this article appropriate exercise again and again. ^ S$udy-§^' Etude for November.) .>*#Music and k Each time it gets a little better, but each in The “child of the regiment in and perfect. became a Questions time it fails to be So the pupil The first famous clarinetist was army, playing solo clar- and works, occasionally the French works playing Beer, born in Grunwald, Bo- Josef Clarinetists inet with the regimental band. When the entire composition so that the con- Famous hemia, May 18th, 1744. He founded was engaged Music as Life Work nection of part with part and of parts seventeen years old, he first clarinet school in Ger- whole may remain constantly the first clarinetist with the Sym- Q. I am nineteen years of age and am with in his as in many; invented the improvement of just completing my freshman year consciousness. Sometimes he may say to phony Orchestra of Monte Carlo, and college. I am taking Chemistry, English, wrote concertos, Answers his teacher, “You have given me such a fifth key, and joined the great Mathematics, and Harmony. I play second By at eighteen he that I see very variations, and many other comet in the college band and sing in high ideals plainly that duets, Lamoureux Symphony (Concerts the college choir. Prior to my coming to I must work largely at mechanics for compositions for the instrument. He a of Paris. He appeared college, my musical education was limited Service Lamoureux) Music Information time, so please let me use most of my died in Potsdam in 1811. to a year of cornet in the seventh grade A organization for about fif- just to develop with the and a year of piano in the tenth grade. practice hours my me- Jean-Xavier Lefevre, who was teen years, for the most part as It at first seemed inadvisable to consider chanical ability.” This is the moment at born in Lausanne, March 6th, 1763 vin seriously majoring in music; but as I en- clarinetist; and in this ca- Conducted By - which the teacher approaches as close died in Paris, November 9th, principal tered into the activities of the band and and to heaven on earth as he ever is likely >,. pacity he also fulfilled a contract choir. I found myself wanting more and 1829, was another famous clarinetist. 2 ^ study music as life work. do. But if it is the teacher for a num- more to my eti* to who says He was a member of the Grand with the Opera Comique, decided to take music I would study If I jJi to the unmotivated and, therefore, prob- ber of seasons. the piano as it seems the best means for Opera orchestra, a professor in the rebellious pupil: “Your technic uation at the famous Conservatoire, musical expression; also I already can ably is as first clarinetist in the court or- foundation laid by his (j Paris Conservatoire, and joined the To the play third grade music. With a lot of rotten—you must work at mechanics for wrote an ad- the officials were at a loss to find an W- 1807. wrote chestra. In addition, he father’s training, his schooling in Orchestra in He hard work do you think it possible to year before I can give you any Imperial tal- a music for the clarinet, as award worthy of his outstanding his master the piano in four years? I think j(J clarinet method accepted and mirable method the Conservatoire of Paris and to play”—well, in such a case both teacher the Honor” that I would make good in anything I number of popular com- ent. A special “First Prize of adopted at the Conservatoire in 1802 well as a experience with outstanding French undertook, but I do not think I would be and pupil are tottering on the brink of the one spe- positions. It was Karl Baermann who was created, and it was be at- happy or contented in any other profes- abject failure. If you are such a teacher, and composed six 'concertos; also musical organizations, may sion than that of music. As a teacher in von Weber, the cial prize ever awarded a graduate will you not let this little essay function trios, duos and solos. brought Carl Maria tributed the truly marvelous technic high school or college, or in the perform- concertantes, composer of “Der Freischiitz”, to on the clarinet; he had surpassed ing business, I would be completely satis- Professor of School Music, as the helping hand that reaches out to He added a sixth key to the clarinet. which made him universally consid- fied. his famous over- all pupils in all branches of musical you and keeps you at least from falling Albert Stadler, already mentioned, Dresden to conduct ered one of the greatest clarinetists Do you think it possible to begin at berlin College his over tlie brink. Perhaps, If you follow my opera at a special con- study that year. The day after my age and overcome the handicap of a was a brilliant performer—the artist ture to that of all time. His later prolonged visit Conservatoire, late start? What qualifications should psychology, you may even be drawn a cert given on December 18th, 1820. graduation from the Musical Editor, Webster’s New for whom Mozart wrote the famous to America confirmed this reputa- one have in order to enter the field of little nearer to the state that I have Mendelssohn composed for the Baer- a newspaper criticism said of him: music? What are the possible positions “Stadler Quintet.” tion in both hemispheres. Internationa] Dictionary dubbed heaven! son) two grace- “This year we were happy to hear an available in the different divisions of Another nineteenth century clari- manns (father and Among the members of the Boston the possibilities of music; and what are ful trios for the clarinet, basset horn, artist of the highest order. He plays getting such positions?—B. B. B. netist to receive recognition was Symphony Orchestra to go down piano. Karl Baermann greatly the clarinet admirably; his execution I cannot of course go into detail but I am Hyacinthe-Eleonore Klose, born on and with the French liner Bourgoyne in A. I advise you to change your course How lo Set ( p an Adequate clarinet quality of his tone glad to give you the psychological prin- October 11th, 1808. improved the Albert system is majestic, the and study music. With the start you have, the Isle of Corfu, mid-ocean in 1895 was Leon Porteau, ciple on which any good system ought to School A lusic System for which he invented quite a num- excellent; he has agility, suavity, there is no reason why you should not From 1839 to 1868 he was professor the first chair clarinetist. Porteau be based. ber of key combinations. This clar- ampleness. Mr. Selmer possesses all in four years of hard work make yourself Q. It would be greatly appreciated If of clarinet at the Paris Conserva- was a great virtuoso. Endowed with The most common and the most basic you would send me Information con- the Baer- qualities in the greatest de- Into a fairly good musician; and by con- toire, succeeding Josef Beer, his inet, which was known as these cerning setting up a complete course unusual musical ability, he produced disagreement is between those who begin twenty illustrious sons of tinuing to study all the rest of your life in musical training throughout our teacher. In 1843 he improved the mann system instrument, had gree.” The two with mechanics and attempt to lead up music with striking artistry. He was as every good musician does—you could school system. We have an elementary keys, and for it he wrote his remark- Frederic Selmer, Henri and Alex- fingering of the clarinet by applying painter, his to music; and those, on the other hand, school consisting of first, Becond. third, also talented as a and probably become an excellent musician in able method and studies. andre, were pupils of their father, who begin with music and lead down to and fourth grades: a Junior high con- Boehm’s system of ring keys. The widespread atten- time. The road to fine musicianship is canvases received sisting of fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, The English school for clarinet was and later attended the Paris Con- mechanics. In order to acquire an ade- Klose method for the clarinet is loss keenly felt, and in long and hard, but it is a lovely road and, and ninth grades: and a senior high tion. His was quate technic in any phase of musical generally acknowledged to be the established in 1820 by the most cele- servatoire. even though there are steep hills to be No question will he answered in THE ETUDE consisting of tenth, eleventh and twelfth American musical circles there was performance there must, of course, be accompanied the full name grades. Each has a separate buUdlng. has brated of the English clarinetists Alexandre Selmer was born in 1866 climbed, there is much beautiful scenery unless by most perfect in existence and great doubt as to whether anyone repetition. The only question is whether and address oj the inquirer. Only initials, The only musical course we have Is along the way and you will experience been adopted by the majority of Thomas Lindsay Willman, band- at Laon, France. Following the cus- or pseudonym given, will be published. for instrumental music (band and could fill his place. However, in Alex- the repetition is motivated by a feeling of of the Coldstream Guards. fired his deep satisfaction in merely viewing the orchestra), which was organized In 1937. leading players throughout the master toms of France, and by need on the part of the student as he andre Selmer the problem was pleas- mountain tops even though you may not Now we would like to have lnformaUon world. His compositions for the in- In 1820, Willman was also principal musical background and the example attempts—and faffs—to render a compo- concerning the type of program, or a ingly solved, and for some years he be able to scale them for years to come. highest rank; clarinetist of the Grand Opera and set by his father and brothers, it sition adequately; or whether his failure tentative outline of such a program, strument are of the To be a musician one must have (1) will again eventuate in a still more per- was engaged as solo clarinetist un- that we should have In the public a remarkable com- Philharmonic, and a professor of was but natural that he should be- is anticipated by the teacher who, there- fect synthesis on, indeed, he was high general intelligence and (2) a sensi- —and so ad infinitum, schools in addition to band and orches- der Gerecke. Upon leaving Boston, fore, directs the student, before he has a poser and arranger and well deserves the Royal Academy of Music. come a student of the clarinet at an tive and responsive nature capable of for absolute perfection is actually never tra. It is our wish to have a complete, he went to the Cincinnati Symphony chance to fail, how to build up adequate supervised course within our schools. the title of “Father of the Boehm Henry Lazarus, another famous early age. There were thirteen chil- deep and various feelings. With these reached. Orchestra for a few seasons, and mechanical ability. P. R. P. two to start with, one must then work The teacher who begins with mechanics — clarinet.” His death occurred in English clarinetist, was born in Lon- dren in all, and their universal zeal In the former case pupil then later was engaged as principal long, intensively, and intelligently, at the works before the student feels a need for better A. The first thing to do would be to Paris, during August of 1886. don, January 1st, 1815, and died and talent for music soon gained psychologically, by the whole method. He clarinetist for the New York Phil- playing, singing, creating, listening. Along mechanics is violating one of the most have regular periods of singing in at An outstanding clarinetist, who there March 6th, 1895. As a pupil of fame for them as a family of musi- has a general idea both of the composi- important harmonic Orchestra by the great with these there must be the study of law’s of psychology and is least the first eight grades. The voice became court musician in Munich Charles Godfrey, Sr., he made his cians. tion and of technic harmony, counterpoint, as a whole; he sees throwing into the discard all is really the all music Mahler. form, history of the findings foundation of (born debut in 1838. Under Willman’s very soon that is was Heinrich Joseph Baermann Among the best known of the music, and so on; also lot listening he failing because he of experimental education, I beginning In a of workers on the problem and believe that clarinet- 1910, Alexandre Selmer returned does not have adequate mechanics at in Potsdam, February 17th, 1784, and leadership, he became first brothers is Charles Selmer, who was to famous compositions. There is no rea- of learning during the past fifty years. with instrumental work is “putting the to his native France, and devoted ist in the Coldstream Guards and son some point; this motivates him so that So is the died in Munich, 1847) . He made bril- one of the finest flutists of Paris, why you should not make a start at teacher who has his pupils work cart before the horse”, as it were. Such his entire talent, as he repeats and repeats each time played second clarinet with him at unquestioned nineteen. Modern psychology teaches that — com- at “each hand alone” at the beginning work would require a specially trained liant professional tours, before he playing principal flute with the or- ing a little closer to his goal perfection. authority on intonation, acoustics, one “can teach an old dog new tricks” — Of the study of a new composition. And so teacher, one who sings and who under- settled in Munich as court musician. the Sacred Harmonic Concerts, suc- chestras of the Opera Comique and When he fails he is annoyed and deter- and so on, to the development and provided the dog is eager to learn. are a lot of other teachers who set before stands children’s voices. There is plenty His intimate friendship with von ceeding him in 1840 as first clarinet Concerts Colonne for over twenty All in all believe mines anew to succeed, so he practices their pupils improvement of the Selmer line of I your best chance only the ideal of mechanical of material on the subject, and if you Weber and Mendelssohn inspired at the opera, and playing in the years. Emile Selmer reached fame as would be in the field still harder and longer. He has a goal and perfection, woodwind instruments. of school music; hoping vaguely that the good are seriously interested I advise you to them to compose various clarinet Birmingham Festivals, 1840-85. After he is striving toward it. a trumpeter, while Henri Selmer, and I advise you to study in some institu- Lord will in some miraculous secure Christiaan Kriens, famous way add copies of two of my books, pieces especially for him. He himself many years as professor of clarinet like conduc- tion that But the teacher who begins with me- who Alexandre was a truly great offers a good four-year course unto this a musical perfection also. namely, “Music in the Grade Schools” tor and clarinetist, was born in is credited with about ninety works, at the Royal Academy of Music, he The in this subject. In addition chanics, hoping that eventually his pupil To train clarinet virtuoso, won first prize (a I advise you the pupil in technic, the and “Music in the High School.” They in will arrive at perfection in musical thirty-eight of which are published retired in 1891. Hague 1854 and died in Haarlem, to begin at once—this summer!—to study ren- teacher should first allow gold medal) awarded each year to him to attempt may be secured from the publishers of Holland, in 1925. the piano. dition, is putting the cart before the are still most popular with clar- He was professor at I agree with you that it is im- a musical composition. If the pupil per- The Etude. and the most talented member of the portant horse. It is the teacher’s experience Selmer Family the Royal Conservatory in The Hague for people to work in the field forms it badly and is perfectly In inetists. His brother was a famous The graduating class of the Conserva- rather content your junior high grades there that will make them most happy; and than the pupil’s that dominates with his and conductor of the Haarlem bad performance the teacher ought to be, in addition to the funda- bassoon player. An equally famous clarinetist was toire. Henri played for years with Sym- there seems to be no reason why you the process, and we have long since will then proceed to set up higher ideals mental work in singing, the beginnings His son, Karl Baermann, who was Frederic Selmer, the favorite pupil the Paris Opera Orchestra and the phony Orchestra. And together with should not find both success and happi- learned that the pupil learns chiefly—and and standards. He may do this through of an elective system. If you do not born in Munich, October 24th, 1811, such fine musicians as Ysaye, Cesar ness in certainly most rapidly—through his of H. Klose, and godchild of Frederic Garde Republicaine Band, as solo the field of music. own his own (that is, the teacher’s) perform- have classes for beginners in both wind died Thomson, Hekking, experience. We have also learned that ance, and there in May, 1885, was his Beer, the first teacher of the clarinet clarinetist. He was also the origina- Holman and by the performance of a more ad- and stringed would the “whole method” is instruments, that far superior to the vanced pupil or most apt pupil. Young Karl accom- at the Paris Conservatoire. He was tor and manufacturer of the well Mole, he belonged to the famous How is Technic Acquired? an artist, or by means of be a good point at which to start. There “part method” because it sets up a goal, a phonograph record. panied his father on his tours, considered the best clarinet player known Selmer (Paris) clarinets. Bilse Orchestra of Berlin. His Will The pupil, having ought to be a piano also, and as son, Q. you please give me some ideas and it shows the learner the relationship become class as to how technic in dissatisfied with his shared his fame, and succeeded him of his day in France. Upon his grad- At the age of thirteen, Alexandre (Continued on Page 853) piano playing is of the parts to the whole. own lack of soon as these groups get well under way acquired?—P. B. The natural ability, now asks “What can I do to im- you ought junior method of learning is from a crude and prove?” The to organize both a A. There is teacher points the a great difference of opinion imperfect synthesis to the w’ay in high school band and a junior high perfection of the case of a certain concerning this matter, the devotees of detail or perhaps school orchestra. ought some detail which will make for a more Probably there The Etude’s Band and Orchestra Depart- Mr. Revelli, in his classes various several details. The pupil and clinics in “methods” each insisting that his perfect synthesis, practices hard to be also a glee club for boys and a glee this to be followed by ment for tg t will be especially strong, BAND and ORCHESTRA he has become 4 various parts of our country, will he (1(1 particular scheme is the only motivated. He hears in his club good one. improvement in some other detail for girls. Edited by William D. Revelli which inner ear a perfect rendition, practical, interesting and helpful. lo greet friends of The Etude. he is an- (.Continued on Page 851) 816 DECEMBER, 1940 THE ETUDE 81 7 instru- he VIOLIN is a most ungrateful 1 in addition of “flags” drawn to the stick “stems.” ment for the beginner. After all, when the S&i&MusicA and Sludy-^> or text, the other is to quote the melody words can be made by removing the a key he is or church, Whole notes wooden T budding pianist presses down notation. In the schoolroom musical First tack large S&MMusic/- an& \Study^g~fjJ‘' spiiit stick—rests are drawn. sheets of sure, providing the instrument is in good condi- "Ppf brings something of the real Christmas o#^£*Msp it to the wall. but of a white paper or cardboard Draw the tion, that the resulting tone will be in tune, to write either the words or notes, or both, Beth- “staff” with red or green crayon or ink, using a poor, neophyte fiddler has no such assurance. few bars of Holy Night, Oh, Little Town of the Red yard stick as a guide for the five lines. Add the Moreover, as a famous scientist claims to have lehem, or Adeste Fidelis upon a blackboard. This Matter of Tone Decorates treble clef and signature and then wire the recently proved, it is possible to strike a The Musician chalk may be used. Frame the blackboard with only notes on to the staff, to form a Christmas piano with a stick of wood or Christmas evergreens, silver tinsel or paper, candy single note on the for Christmas tune. Add the flags, as suggested above, to the sensitive finger of a Hofmann, and a blind- desert holly, cotton batting or “snow.” the wooden stems of these lollipop notes. If the cannot tell the difference, whereas Another effective way to quote Christmas music, candy folded listener By ). is wrapped in cellophane the “notes”, after they sweep of the bow across the llanctj 2 ^jbunfei for decorative purposes, is to use the gummed it takes but one been sung, can be given the children tell even the most unmusical initial seals. With these capital letters a phrase have as strings of a violin to favors. listeners the exact degree of advancement at- 10 USIC PLAYS A DEFINITE PART in real can be gummed upon the mantel edge, or upon of qYV Pipe organ decorations are another effective wielder of that bow. Christmas joy, and the musician can at- a large square of red cardboard and fastened tained by the Christmas decoration for the musician to use. Too often a pupil studies for several years be- iU M tractively emphasize this fact in decorat- against a door or suitable wall space. mailing tubes, or tubes upon parent can admit that his ing the home, the studio, a hall, school or church, Something entirely different and with certain Cardboard which fore even the fondest is rolled, form the Often, too, the playing or even a package. appeal for children is to make music notes out waxed paper may inexpensive playing is really pleasing. “pipes.” Paint the tubes little inac- Christmas bells, for example, make charming of lollipops. Choose the red and green candies basis for the with gilt. of an advanced pupil is marred by decorations and should be used with stick handles, as these can be used to simu- When dry, cut openings—organ style—on the curacies of tone. Neither of these need be. After several major and minor scales in the fol- whenever rhe Intonation and the Major Scale elude pipes, using a sharp knife only three factors, and Perfect song Jingle Bells is part of the program. Further- late quarter, eighth or sixteenth notes by the front of the or scissors. all, tone is dependent on lowing ways: second topic. As the basis the organ pipes to the wall space can be started on at least two This brings us to our more, bells are suitable decorations for the holi- Tack above a even a beginner 1. Whole bows, counting four, three octaves, for perfect intonation, the major scale has no season whether attached mantel or on a piece of cardboard. Frame with of these. They are: first, perfect control of the tone and purity of day to the front door, soon with and without vibrato for intonation; equal. The study of scales should begin as the lighting fixtures, stairways or suspended from greens or holly, and if possible place a lighted bow; second, absolute accuracy of intonation. learned the various tones in the taper at each end of the organ panel to third, a correctly produced vibrato. as the child has arches—because they are equally appropriate for empha- and 2. Slur three octaves, accenting fours, then sixes. position and their symbols on the staff. He ringing in the New Year. bells, Christ Reigns To.day size the spiritual aspect of Christmas. first firm “Swing ring 3. Down bow on each keynote, slur six with — Firs! Steps in Bowing should first clearly understand the difference be- bells ” Thus they can serve for two occasions. Pictures of the Nativity, the Three Wise Men the tip. A Hymn ol CJiristmas Faith tween a half and staccato, towards Bells in different sizes can be purchased, ready or Madonnas, also make an attractive central Before any- with flying staccato, towards the a whole step, be 4. Same, but made, of red tissue paper. But with a little in- decorative motif with the musical bell trimmings thing is said The winter sun now fades beyond the city wall, to play nut. genuity trifling cost, allowed and bells of different sizes already suggested to denote the joyous mood about fingering, thirds, sixths, and octaves. A new star shines upon the sleeping sands. them at the key- 5. Two octaves in and colors can be produced for jolly and pic- that our Christmas carols celebrate. a beginning vio- 6. The arpeggio. turesque decoration. Let your children And angel voices tell of deathless love for all. board, to sing or pupils linist should be through three octaves. and final- 7. The broken chord help make these decorations, and they will enjoy Of peace, good will, to bless the stricken taught to draw them the festivities all the more! ly to reproduce lands. Quick Work! a full bow—from The Introduction of Vibrato them on the vio- nut to point and Home Made Christmas Bells Remarkable Featfl in Composition lin. Then the There are two schools of thought as to when Behold a King is horn, back—with firm within the manger there, should be introduced: one that it Discarded paper lamp shades make excellent pressure, even major scale for- the vibrato A King to whom the world will always bow. -Arthur O’JJa/foran the pupil can foundations for bells. Cover them with red, green, Bf escapement, mula should be should be taught almost as soon as A King whose power transcends the the string; the other that gold or silver paper. Another foundation for a sea and air, Handel wrote the “Messiah” in three weeks, equi-distant explained and put his finger down on bell is available, if milk in your community is King whose silent the it should be postponed until the habit of correct A might is with us now. probably the greatest feat in the realm of mu- from the end of played on sold in cardboard cone-shaped containers. sical composition. (key of intonation is firmly established and the simpler Wash the fingerboard keyboard the discarded paper milk cone, dry and remove Mozart after bowings have become second nature. The Wise men humbly bring their precious gifts wrote his opera, “La Clemenza dl Tito”, and the bridge, C) which the bottom with a sharp knife or scissors. The tendency is to explain the of gold. in a fortnight, whilst still having on hand and and parallel the child should The author’s own remaining cone—now cornucopia shaped—can be giving some attention to his immortal "The sing the scale production of the vibrato whenever the child And power and glory mark his royal sway/ with the bridge. cut in two and serve as the foundation for two Magic Flute.” with syllables, first asks why you wiggle your fingers that way, Arise ye people, Count four to bells, one large and one smaller. Bells may be listen to the voice of old. Rossini, children experiment at famous Italian composer who lived in a bow, then two with letter when you play. Many covered with the paper pasted flat on the outside, For Jesus Christ our Lord and Master reigns Paris, the “Mecca” the vibrato, usually achieving an up- of musicians in his day, took and finally one. names and tell home with or with it gathered at the top. Crepe paper is to=day. only a fortnight difficult to offset later. to compose his famous “The When this has where the half and-down motion that is best for the latter method. But silver or gold J. F. C. Barber of Seville.” He was twenty-three at the been mastered, and whole steps Therefore it is just as well if he understands the paper looks most bell-like when pasted flat to the time. any good method come, before principle of the vibrato and is urged to do his foundation. If desired, silhouettes of a bell can Schubert “dashed off”, of in the white heat of will provide the playing it with experimenting under the watchful eye the be cut flat out of cardboard and hung on the inspiration, many of his greatest songs, some of pictures of these long bows. teacher. wall above a mantel. It is easy to cut a projecting which were written in a Vienna beer garden. As each new The vibrato is of course, a slight and rapid bell “clapper” when merely making the silhouette Legato Pedaling rhythmic prob- Schumann, in the “Year of Song” following his scale is pre- change in pitch of a given tone, produced by of a bell. lems on the staff, marriage to Clara Wieck, must have worked at a sented, the pupil rolling the finger back and forth on t^e tip. The Other attractive bell decorations are here sug- <£, Warie Stone and the pupil terrific speed. Here is an extract letter to gested: from a should be urged should first fig- teacher should demonstrate a “slow motion” of his wife: nine years of age When young piano pupils begin to use “Since yesterday morning I have written Patricia Travers, who since her debut at ure it out at the the effect, then have the child place his third 1. Make some flat cardboard bells, silver painted the always to look is now, at twelve, well established as a mejer concert artist. damper pedal they usually have rather twenty-seven pages of music.” And such music! finger one of the strings, and, keeping the or paper covered, three and one half inches deep. hazy ahead at the keyboard, tell on ideas of it Sir Arthur when should be raised or Sullivan, of Gilbert and Sullivan still, finger forth String these on fine wire across the front edge of depressed to time value of the the signature thumb draw the back and from connect melody notes. fame and composer of much fine serious the mantel shelf. Cover the music in next note and to judge the escapement of the and where the half steps come, and then play the original tone to the half-step below. The re- wire either with Every vein, teacher knows that it must be wrote the music for “Contrabandista” violin. Christmas greens, red ribbon, red hinoki, or a changed bow accordingly. After this the use of the half- it on the As previously stated, various sultant caterwauling is hard on the ears, but it directly after a melody note is played, (Comic Opera) in extraordinarily quick time. Hawaiian lei made of red crepe paper. and while bows—from nut to middle and from middle to bowings may be combined with these, and ex- does give a correct hand motion. Then, placing the key is still pressed down. A very helpful Within sixteen days of receiving the libretto he 2. Make a large red bell, over a form, and sus- way point—should be taught, together with the com- ercises in the same key should be given along the same finger firmly on the string, the teacher to illustrate this point is to mark in the had finished the work, including whole of pend inside a wreath of Christmas greens for the counts as the binations of these with the whole bow. This with each scale. Any inaccuracies of intonation, should gently rpll it back and forth, thus giving shown below, and tell the pupil the orchestration, and space over a mantel, or in a large studio window. to change this had commenced re- takes time to master, but both teacher and pupil particularly on the half steps, should be pa- the child the feel of the correctly produced pedal (raise and lower it again) quickly, hearsals. 3. Tie very small metal bells with silver ribbon when- will be repaid by the effort. Later come the study tiently corrected. Two and three octave scales vibrato. Thereafter, a certain amount of ever time he says the word “change.” This A number of small works, also, in to Christmas packages; also tie them with fine may be were created of bow attacks on which the author held forth may be studied as the different positions are should be spent on the vibrato at each illustrated — lesson, in a brief excerpt from The Big remarkably brief periods of time. Balfe, Irish wire to the tip of each branch on the Christmas Bass the in the September, 1937 Etude—pattern bowings, learned, and finally scales in thirds, sixths and using first the third finger, since is Singer by Walter composer, that easiest tree. Rolfe. wrote the popular song Killarney in the study of the various staccatos and spiccatos octaves, arpeggios and broken chords may be for most people, then with the second, the first, half an hour; De Koven’s 4. Use bell-shaped paper seals for both Christ- famous O Promise Me and their application in studies and pieces. added. Progressive scale studies by Blumen- and finally the fourth. is said to have taken mas packages and letters. the composer twenty min- faults in more advanced students usually stengel, Hrimaly, Schradieck, seveik utes, Bow and Flesch There are various little things to watch in 5. Use while Carrie Jacobs Bond’s a bell-shaped candle—they are made of appealing song, fall into four types: (1) faster escapement of the are valuable; and, of course, minor scales A Perfect are learning the vibrato. A stiff left wrist will usually solid white wax for Day, was the outcome of an hour’s — table decoration as a center- bow at either point or nut, (2) uneven pressure learned in the same way as major. For an ad- result in a fast nervous vibrato, and the second piece. work. on the bow, (3) crooked bowing and (4) bowing vanced student daily scale practice should in- the wrist approaches the neck of the instrument 6. Try lining some silver paper bells blue with too near the finger board or bridge. A tendency the tone diminishes by about half. A reasonably tissue paper and using mistletoe for the clapper. It is just as easy for to any of these should be nipped in the bud. the pupil to say “change’ relaxed wrist, held well out, results in the full, Suspend from the ceiling. as Do You Know? “and”; and if this counting is Exercises for their correction may be combined open tone most to be desired. done steadilv il Other faults in- There are two ways in which Christmas music will give That Handel and Bach VIOUN him a definite signal for raising were both born in the with the playing of scales in the study of intona- clude the too wide vibrato which sounds can be used for decoration. anc same year, Edited by Robert Braine con- One is to quote the lowering the damper pedal. 1685—Handel on February 23 and tions, thereby remedying several defects at once. stantly out of tune, and ( Continued on Page 848) Bach on March 21. 818 DECEMBER, 1940 819 THE ETUDE — —
UCwlHL<> C**J “ 4 ui noli; WV*. One purely vocal hint that is found very help- Music/ and} Study- . SELECTIONS ' the voice “* ful is not to coddle unduly. It is a CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY 'V & *“w fairly hardy member, and can stand use. It is unwise to strain the throat before singing, of course, but it is equally unwise to spend the OF MAN’S DESIRING whispers. We JESU, JOY day speaking in have all heard CHORALE There Is No Dpen-Sesame programs in which the singer needed half the is often time to warm up, which the result of vet, pructjea, «»d Etude eeadees .«! be de„g b«d ,» fiud , H . too much coddling. The throat needs exercise, it •**' u «• * - *«* the circulatory massage that comes ~ *»» «•**•? % - —*» needs from . .K ******* >4 Conference with use, and the best warming up one can do is to follow a moderate routine of talking, vocalising, fjibhdt and exercising on the day of a performance. The reiice throat must be spared all effort a few hours C<< a' before singing. But a day of over caution defeats World Renowned Baritone its own purpose. Since singing is but one Leading Baritone of The Metropolitan Opera of the requisites of serious artistry, the student will Secured Expressly for The Etude find it helpful to amplify his vocal work with gen- eral musicianship, as soon by ROSE HEYLBUT as possible. He must budg- et his time to include any YOUNG SINGERS BELIEVE that, if singing before people. If the history and theory of only they could persuade some established he has not yet obtained music; the rudiments, at M vocalist to tell them “how to do it,” their public engagements, let least, of orchestration, difficulties would be at an end. And so they him sing for his friends, and—what is most essen- would, if it were possible to end difficulties by at clubs, at church gath- tial—piano study. The confiding tricks. The fact is, there is no open- erings. It is my firm con- piano is the best single sesame to good singing. No one theory or catch viction that one learns means of acquiring musi- phrase can catapult one into famfe. One expert best by doing. Let him cianship. I speak from ex- may talk in terms of relaxation; another seeks correct his errors as he perience here. It was eco- to solve all problems through breath control; a goes along—indeed, he nomically impossible for third dwells on special methods of resonance. will never find himself me to pursue general mu- And all may be right, to a given extent. But the entirely free from them sical studies during my important thing to remember is that no single but do not delay the first ’teen years, and it was formula can launch the ambitious student plunge into the young midst of necessary to work twice as on the highroad to success. That is found only stimulating activity. Lawrence Tibbelt as "Simon Boccaneqra" hard, at the start of my after the careful exploration of many arduous public career, to build the bypaths. A Matter of Psychology as Well as Voice needed background. And snatching an hour for The young singer should first convince himself As to actual points of vocal technic, it is well piano practice, between rehearsals and concert that he possesses not merely ambition, but the to be wary of too much dissection and analysis. trips, is not the easiest way to learn. The serious voice, the intelligence, the No one, at long range, can singer, after all, is not merely an emitter of high imagination, and the mu- tell you what to do about C’s; he is a medium through which musical sical urge to build his your tones. The teacher communication must flow. The earlier he ac- necessary bulwarks. After who works with you can quires the fluency of musical communication, the a period of elementary help. But, in the last anal- better for him—also for his audiences. training (two years at ysis, only you yourself can Believing as I do that the communication of least) one should not at- make that subtle adjust- beauty, emotion, and thought is the only reason tempt a professional vocal ment, between planning for singing at all, I am inclined to approach the career without having your tones and sensing the entire question of study been assured by an ex- from the interpretive feel of them, that is the rather than the pert, of musical authority purely vocal standpoint. It is a basis of singing. mistake to suppose and personal integrity, that all one needs to do is to Too much talk about permit some celebrated that he is equipped with voice specialist to make technic can be confusing. magic signs those ingredients that over his throat. It cannot be done. Singing is as much a mat- Certainly, warrant public attention. the student must have most careful ter of psychology as of instruction And even authorities may in placing and producing his tones voice, and experience but once disagree as to how these he has them, what is' he going to do shows that the more you with them? ingredients blend. One The average student tends to narrow concentrate on any one his singer may have more field too closely upon vocal problems. He technical point, the more voice than intelligence, would do well to combine his vocal development it becomes emphasized out with another more tempera- dramatic development, from the very start of focus. If you talk to a and with ment than voice; and suc- equal application. The first day he singer whose one thought learns cess may be possible for how to draw a correct should is breath, breath, he you come away begin to study all of them, provided their feeling what to do with that breath in a breathless; if you natural ingredients are musically communicative way. talk to one whose creed developed by thought and Lawrence Tibbelt as "Falslaff' is masked Vocal hard resonance, you and Dramatic Technic Should Be work. It takes a great begin twitching your nose Studied Simultaneously deal more than voice alone, to make a singer. To my mind, there is no “one point” about sing- I favor an early start. The voice, after all, is a ing. Dramatic art is essential The mechanics must be individually to singing. Even if physical thing, mas- e performer and it receives its best building tered, with due regard for never sets foot on an operatic each step, and with- stage, during the most plastic years. Seventeen is none out he needs over-emphasis of any. Heed well dramatic technic to help him too the counsel project young to begin study. By the time the singer that your vocal his songs. My personal in- tract must be relaxed, but do approach to is twenty-two, he should have the tools of his not let terpretation is through a fanatic on relaxation convince you a definite idea of the craft well in hand, and should be accustomed that c aracter set to by throwing yourself inert on a forth in the song. Every song re- couch, you will veals a given character, (Continued 844) 820 on Page Copyright 1940 by Theodore Presser Co. THE ETUDE DECEMBER 1940 821 LIEBESTRAUM
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NEW COLLECTION OF PIANO MUSIC BY ALBERT E. WIER A MAGNIFICENT n // Piano M U SI c "Piano Pieces the Whole World Plays editor of "Masterpieces of n d COMPOSERS Leisure Hour" demonstrates conclusively BY CLASSIC AND ROMANTIC . — , the MUSIC , , , "Pimn Music for that ClassifiedI n e Reading the * of pianists, more contribution to the enjoyment than a million of Mozart ^Vtccld the Bach, S. Gossec this volume is ^ twenty years. The J. Minuet in D (Divertimento) during the past infinite variety of No. 156) Gavotte in D A collerttons Arioso (Cantata Rondo Alla Turca romantic and modern composers of more Bourree (’Cello Suite) ninetydour pieces by classic, tl|n Classified Handel Pergolesi its rantedcontents, composingcomprising J Jesus, Joy of Man’s Desiring on all compositions in Bourree (Suite for flute) Crowning y qenuine |y human notes addition tof- Siciliana (Nina) £ f Beethoven Largo (Xerxes) interesting, useful a„d-fro Rameau ,o make i. .he mo- m the Contents Adagio ("Moonlight” Sonata) recordings: cosine Tambourin Tate rr^on Minuet in G Haydn Achievement volume ever published. { nomic standpoint—the most inexpensive Boccherini Gipsy Rondo Rubinstein Romance, Op. No. 1 Minuet in A, Op. 13, No. 5 Liszt 44, Chopin Consolation No. 5 Scarlatti "Minute” Waltz, Op. 64, No. 1 Pastorale the Leisure Hour Lotti The musical scope and purpose of "Piano Music for Nocturne, Op. 9, No. 2 Schubert Aria (Pur Dicesti) Prelude, Op. 28, No. 6 Moment Musical, Op. 94, No. 3 the Foreword to the volume are so clearly and comprehensively outlined in Prelude, Op. 28, No. 7 Mendelssohn Serenade publishers are Field Confidence, Op. 19, No. 4 Schumann written by its editor and compiler, Albert E. Wier, that the Nocturne in Bb Consolation, Op. 30, No. 3 Romanze, Op. 68, No. 19 Giordani Spinning Song, Op. 67, No. 4 Slumber Song, Op. 124, No. 16 quoting it in its entirety. Aria (Caro mio ben) Spring Song, Op. 62, No. 6 Traumerei, Op. 15, No. 7
for enjoy- MUSIC BY MODERN COMPOSERS af”T~iHE idea of assembling a comprehensive and varied selection of piano music in this Albeniz Elgar Paderewski -L ment in the leisure hour, long in the mind of the editor, has finally been fulfilled Tango in D, Op. 165, No. 2 Salut d’Amour Menuet a l’antique, Op. 14, No. 1 Poldini that even if no other music was available, Brahms Faure volume. The music has been chosen with the hope Dancing Doll (Poupee Valsante) Cradle Song, Op. 49, No. 4 Romance Sans Paroles, Op. 17 Hungarian Dance No. 5 Rachmaninoff pianists find themselves completely in sympathy with the majority of the compositions Fibich would Prelude in CJf Minor, Op. No. 2 Waltz in Ab, Op. 39, No. 15 Poeme, Op. 41, No. 5 3, Romance, Op. No. 2 Cui Herbert 8, within its covers. Ravel Orientale, Op. 50, No. 9 Serenade, Op. 3 Pavane for a dead Infanta Debussy Hollaender Reverie Saint-Saens In order to fully satisfy the wide range in musical taste, expanded considerably during the Canzonetta Drdla Swan, The (Le Cygne) Ilyinsky past few years by radio broadcasting, the contents of this volume comprises not only the original Souvenir Simonetti Song, Op. 13 Drigo Cradle Madrigale piano pieces by classic, romantic, modern and salon composers; but also transcriptions of favorite Valse Bluette Lasson Spendiarow Franck Crescendo Berceuse, Op. 3, No. 2 excerpts from operas, ballets and standard dance music. Notable creations by composers in coun- jjpifi Danse Lente Lemare Strauss, Joh. Granados Andantino Beautiful Blue Danube (Waltz) Strauss, R. tries all over the world have been included— American, Austrian, Czechoslovakian, English, & Playera, Op. 5, No. 5 MacDowell Traumerei, Op. 9, No. 4 Grieg Scotch Poem, Op. 31, No. 2 French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Swedish the 5 Szalit — Erotik, Op. 3, No. Massenet Csitjiift Norwegian Dance, Op. 35, No. 2 Intermezzo, Op. 3, No. 4 purpose being to completely cover the gamut of melodic and rhythmic expression through the Dvorak Melodie, Op. 10 Tschaikowsky Humoreske, Op. 101, No. 7 Moszkowski Andante Cantabile, Op. 11 infinite variety of music conceived by composers of many different nationalities. Largo ("New World” Symphony) Serenata, Op. 15, No. 1 Chanson Triste, Op. 40, No. 2 flinety-four classic,
romantic . modern The comments preceding the compositions in this volume are entirely informal; they are salon and operatic MUSIC FROM OPERAS AND BALLETS pieces for the piano designed from the standpoint of human interest rather than critical appraisal, and are included Aida Hansel and Gretel Red Poppy March and Chorus Children’s Prayer and Witch’s W altz Dance of the Russian Sailors mainly for the purpose of increasing the interest of pianists in the composers and their works. Arlesienne, L’ Henry VIII Roi s’amuse, Le Intermezzo Shepherd’s Dance Passepied The recordings listed at the conclusion of each comment are for the IONGMAN.N. (.KEEN AND COMPANY convenience of pianists who Callirhoe Iphigenia in Aulis Rosamunde Dance (Pas des Echarpes) Gavotte Entr’acte wish to compare their interpretations of standard compositions with those of Scarf well-known virtuosos Cavalleria Rusticana Kuolema Sadko Intermezzo Valse Triste Song of India Millions d’Arlequin Samson and Delilah If the use of this collection in the leisure hour affords pianists the amount of pleasure Coppelia derived Valse Lente Serenade My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice from its preparation by the editor, its purpose will have been fully Coq d’Or, Le Orpheus and Eurydice Sleeping Beauty accomplished. LEISURE comprises pages, sheet- PIANO MUSIC FOR THE HOUR 192 Hymn to the Sun Andante Waltz printed, on excellent pur- at Sorotschinsk Prophete, Le Tales of Hoffmann music size (9 x 12”). It is paper, and can be Fair Hopak Coronation March Barcarolle Albert E. Wier editions: an atfrifctive maroon and blue paper binding chased in two Faust Pygmalion Tannhauser binding in the at $2.50. at $1.50, and a handsome clot! same colors Ballet Music (Excerpts) Extase (Intermezzo) Grand March
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This improvising The Hammond organ is useful for experience, he says, has often come especially solo work, as an accompaniment for to his aid in radio work, singers and for ensemble, although on stand-by programs. it does not blend so well with larger Fred Feibel, of the Columbia orchestras. Two or more of these Broadcasting System, started violin organs go well together. At the New lessons at the age of ten, was a York World’s Fair, Ferde Grofe con- member of the high school orchestra ducted an ensemble of four Nova- and played in local concerts. Later chords and one Hammond organ. he studied the piano and, at his Each of the Novachords was as- church pastor’s suggestion, the signed respectively to strings, brass, organ. He became so proficient that woodwinds and percussion, getting he was appointed organist. At the effect of a complete orchestra, twenty-one he became organist at with the organ for special effects. the Rialto and Paramount theaters The Novachord is a more recent elec- in New York, and came to the tric instrument with a piano key- Columbia Broadcasting System in board, but without foot pedals. It can CHOOSE YOUR PIANO 1929, where for many years his produce almost any orchestral effect, “Organ Reveille” served as the including percussion. morning alarm clock for the nation. AS THE ARTISTS DO 4. The ability to improvise is a Talents Required great help to stand-bys, as is also Varied Following is a partial list of artists who have selected the the ability to arrange music. The As may be gathered, versatility is Baldwin either as their principal or accompanying medium pianist is thus able to present old, the keynote of the radio staff for their appearances in concerts and recitals as well as their familiar tunes in a novel way. Well pianist. Here are some of the neces- homes. These musical notables whose fame and fortune known pieces, whether old songs or sary abilities as enumerated by Dr. depend upon what critical audiences hear, must select the tunes, always go over well on the Frank Black, musical director of the world’s finest medium of expression. Those who choose their radio; especially when given a dif- National Broadcasting Company: pianos as these artists do invariably choose the Baldwin. ferent “dress.” This ability also helps the pianist or organist when Josephine Antoine Josef Lhevinne 1. Ability to play both classical called upon to play incidental music Roger Aubert Rosina Lhevinne and popular music. Pierre Luboshutz for radio drama. Guiseppe Bamboschek Ala rand 2. Ability to play ensemble, to Joseph Battista Anne v 5. Lastly, a good memory is an Harold Bauer Alfred Mirovitch accompany, to transpose, to advantage if not an essential. Elaine Bela Bartok Grace Moore read readily at sight. Thomas was once shoved into a Jeanne Behrend Genia Nemenoff 3. Ability to “double” on the Anton Billoti Charles Naegele Columbia Broadcasting System stu- Hammond organ. Sari Biro Joaquin Nin-Culmell dio to play a half hour stand-by, Jussi Bjoerling Willem Noskc 4. Ability to improvise and to without rehearsal. Her memory Moissave Boguslawski Gregor Piatigorsky arrange music. saved her as well as the studio. Lucrezia Bori Lily Pons Angel 5. A good memory. Mario Chamlee Reyes Moriz Rosenthal Perfect Timing and Program Making Jose Eehaniz Maurice Eisenberg Helen Schafmeister This appears to be a large order. When assigned to stand-by duty, Severin Eisenberger Tito Schipa The first and second items are the pianist waits in a designated Daniel Ericourt E. Robert Schmitz Arnold Gabor Isabel and Silvio Scionti ‘musts”, the rest useful and valu- studio equipped usually with a piano Eugene Gash Bernardo Segall able. Let us consider these in detail. and a Hammond organ. In a glass- Jakob Gimpel Leonard Shu re 1. Since the radio audience in- paneled control booth, an engineer Boris Goldovsky Ruth Slenczynski cludes literally everybody, the pian- listens to the program coming to the Robert Goldsand Leo Smit Boris Golschman Solito De Solis ist who plays for it must try to station from some distant place. By Eugene Goossens Joseph Szigeti please as people as possible. many phone, he learns that the program Amparo Iturbi Alagda Tagliafero He accordingly chooses his selec- will end “on the nose,” meaning on Jose Iturbi Alexander Tansman tions all the way from Bach to Ber- time, or several minutes early. If Edward Johnson Alec Templeton Alexander Kipnis Helen Traubel lin. He aims to achieve a neat blend early, the engineer signals the pian- Robert Kitain Paul Wittgenstein of classical music, not and popular ist who goes on for the remaining Serge Koussevitzkv Eric Zardo too much of either one; unless but minutes. The latter computes by a The Belgium Piano String Quartet he can play both, he is handicapped glance at the clock how many min- for radio. utes and seconds he has to fill, then The Boston Symphony Orchestra now 2. Ensemble ability is a “must.” quickly arranges his program to uses the Baldwin in its concerts. Two-piano work is frequently called close on a complete cadence. for, also trio work, and the ability The type of music played for these to play in both small and large fill-ins must be carefully chosen. orchestras. The staff man is required You cannot, for instance, follow a to accompany singers and instru- symphony program with Melody in JW&win mentalists, both for auditions and for F or a bit from Tin Pan Alley. You Pr f the air; hence, the necessity to have must know for what program PIANOS $99r the ability to read readily at sight. you He is frequently called on to trans- are standing by and be prepared THE BALDWIN PIANO CO., Cincinnati, O. pose a song. with appropriate music. ALSO BUILT BY BALDWIN 3. Owing to its convenience and Other precautions are observed range of tonal combinations, the for broadcast speeches and events, HAMILTON, HOWARD and ACROSONIC PIANOS
Hammond organ is widely used in ( Continued on Page 852) S42 DECEMBER, 1940 the etvds 843 ; ; t — , ”
think of singing^s for It is helpful to Carols the Feast protracted and sus Open-Sesame dramatic speech, There Is No taterv^ gtH of Christmas in Page 820) tained on definite (Continued from ; Schuber ( Continued from Page 798 Voice Duestions in mastenng ) character make n doing a given thing. The the singe for instance, , , martyr and whose Holy Day real human being, engaged recitation of comes may be a his snoken after The effective the first Christmas—was once in real action, as in Schumann’s as dramatically great poem junior official in the bij may complete a Palace of Iniiuered Two Grenadiers the character hopes to make as he Herod. Stephen, like the Wise be the poet himself, expressing some be able to do tin. Men song, and he must Star of fear, con- His color- saw the Bethlehem and de- abstract emotion of love, he begins to sing it. DR. NICHOLAS DOUTY before cided to set forth from the templation of nature, as in Bee- child’s terrified appeal King’s ing of the to seek the Christ. liebe dich, and Schu- “MeinVater Hall, Herod offered thoven’s Ich the words accompanied by the must lie in riches No question will be answered in THE ETUDE unless full name each case, of him food and and gold to re- bert’s Fruhlingsglaube. In without the help the inquirer. Only initials, or pseudonym given, will be published. mein vater . . and address of or main, but he steadfastly refused the song shows a person doing, music. The pitch of his each a note of ordered experiencing something. Thus, the tone, the gift and so was by Herod to voice, the quality of his death. strings. if strings alone only reasonable key to the song is to all be stoned to And back to the Italian Method of Singing It is possible, good color of the child’s emotion, Age. Practical lurid begin the are available, to play some or all of the person is, and fifteenth century we can trace 1. At what age should one discover who that his treatment of the this (). wind and brass parts on the piano. must lie in singing! what he is about. This is a very dif- add the carol celebrating the legend: study of "XI Matrimonio Segreto” by Cimaroso is he is ready to Is the Practical Italian Method of words. When 2 . an amusing story with simple music; it ferent matter from memorizing words his used only by coloraturas music, then he simply sustains Singing needs to be well acted. A vocal score with an melodies. Saint Stephen was a clerk have attempted to answer this and quality, and color over the A. We English translation and a rather simple pitch, in many issues of The TEACHERS:—You can encourage parents to keep up The singer must feel his way In King Herod's Hall, vexing question orchestration are available. children’s music lessons if you don't discourage uoiiipc of the notes. The only important Etude We agree that it is a very “Fra Diavolo", by Auber. The story of an them with the cost of music. CENTURY EDITION thoughtfully, carefully, into the char- And served him of bread and upon the Individual, — at only 15c—keeps the cost of pieces at a minimum cloth one. it all depends attractive brigand, who must be tall, hand- development, —yet, doesn't restrict your teaching in any way. acter whom he is to portray in the As ever king befall. upon her physical and mental some, have a fine baritone voice, and be a emotion through music. Please Remember, this standardized price has not been heighten her musical talent and her education. good actor. You might try to get Robert printing an inferior Edition. If you are song; he must reconstruct him, from achieved by the emotional our answers in other numbers of The ob- at all skeptical regarding this, we would urge you Thus, it is clear that read Taylor. Vocal score with English words given, exactly that, speaking gen- most earnestly, for your own sake and for the benefit the acts and emotions must be Stephen out of kitchen came Etude. We should say tainable. Also orchestration. of your students, that you secure a copy of Century significance of the song in erally, fifteen is early enough, although Donizetti. and compare it with any other existing edition which the anthropologist reconstructs "La Fille du Regiment”, by A as sing- With boar's head on hand; begin earlier. you may have or may be familiar with, and we are thoroughly mastered before the some cases it is advisable to light story with gay music intended to at- certain that Century will prove positively and con- his creatures from a given bit of in your He saw a Star was fair and bright Consult the best singing teacher tract audience. Full of action, it clusively that it has no superior. ing voice can communicate it. a French bone. He must adapt his very voice neighborhood. must be very well put on, and he exceed- All the suitable classics and a multitude of Stand- vocal Over Bethlehem stand. That is why I believe that Niccolo Vaccai's “Method Pratico”, or ard modern compositions are available in "CEN- texture to the needs of his character. 2. ingly well acted and sung, to be effective. TURY” at this standardized 15c price, irrespective should be “Practical Method”, has stood the test of with English words available. whether the Edition contains and dramatic technic Vocal score as to two or twenty For example, compare the voice tex- years of use in many studios pages. Approaching He kist adown the boar's head one hundred Also orchestration. learned simultaneously. lands. He believes that the Italian Here are few selected at random for Damrosch’s Danny and many “The Bartered Bride”, by Smetana. An a from our ture needed went into Hall; catalogue: song values in this way, it is incon- And the language, with its clear, open vowel sounds, amusing comedy opera, requiring good sing- Deever with that in Jacques Wolfe’s encouraging good "I forsake thee. King is the best medium for ing. good acting, a rather large company PIANO ceivable that one could first learn to Herod, CENTURY SOLOS, ea. Short’nin’ Bread. Only then is the voice production and that style of singing and varied properties to be effective. Any 15 c And thy works all. sing the notes of a song, and then called “Bel Canto.” The exercises in the heard the very fine overture (Capital letter indicates key the grade.) singer ready to bring his character one who has —number designed for coloratura “interpretation" small book are not which is so popular with symphony orches- 132 Amaryllis graft a layer of (Air of Louis XIII). E— 4. . . .Ghys to life through vocal interpretation. soprano especially, but may be used by, every immediately realize that the or- 746 Avalanche. Am—3 Holier place. The com- I forsake thee. King Herod, tras will 1321 Barcarolle (Tales of Hoffm'n), over them, in second of voice. They are designed to be trans- F—3 . Offenbach The dramatic training singer type chestration is difficult. A reduced vocal score 514 a Beautiful Blue Danube, D—4 Strauss And thy works all. posed to suit the individual range. A few 1606 Betty’s Waltz. poser did not treat his material in with an English translation, and orchestra- C— 1 Martin needs may have little to do with 2750 Big Bass Fiddle, simple Italian poems are set to simple tunes The. C— 1 Hopkins fashion; interpreter There is a Child In Bethlehem born tion are available. 147 Black Hawk Waltz. 2 Walsh such a the Eb— wide operatic gestures. Characteris- employing sustained tones, seconds, thirds, All the vocal scores, including “The Bar- 2416 Blue Butterflies, Valse Cap.. D—4. Leon Dore Is 516 Bridal should not. better than we all." and so on, even going as far as the ap- Chorus (Lohengrin). Bb—3. . .Wagner tic enunciation can help one to tered Bride”, and information about the m 1963 Bunch m of Daisies. A. Valse. G—1 Martin poggiatura, the trill and the recitative. In rental of orchestrations may be procured 999 Butterfly. The, Etude. Em—5 Lavalle While vocal mechanics require just achieve dramatic effects far better some editions there is a preface giving a 1704 Butterfly, Op. 81. No. 4. D—3 Merkel through the publishers of The Etude. 968 Crimson and due care, they should not be al- Among the Dutch and French in KALB, ILL. Blushes, Caprice. G— 4 Lester than a mere making of motions. The table of the more usual vowels and con- After considerable thought, the Editor of THE RUDOLPH WURLITZER COMPANY, DE 2973 Dance of Goldenrods. F—3 Fitzpatrick lowed to exclude the same sonants in Italian. you try, 2S7I Dark Eyes. Dm—3 Grooms words of ordinary speech carry color these wider hori- century we find a folksong Voice Questions recommends that 2541 Deep River (Transcription) , C—3..... Grooms least look at, the shortened version, 1385 Edelweiss zons. The vocal student type of carol or at Glide, . based Waltz. Eb—4. . Vanderbeck within them, and the singer must does well to upon subjects "The Greatest Success Story of All Time 2738 El Choclo (Tango Argentine). Dm—3.Villoldo Operas for Amateur Performance with or without chorus, of Mozart’s very 1018 Elegie (Melody). Op. 18. Em— 4 Massenet ask himself exactly why he chooses drawn from mystery plays and fan Tutti.” this it. lovely “Cosl . Improvement Guaranteed 1614 Elizabeth Waltz. study color to release The in- Q. A group composed of ambitious young C— 1 Martin The Swedish Nightingale organs— 1225 Fairy Wedding. Waltz. C— 2 Turner singing as a life work. If he merely pageants. Of this group the follow- singers who wish to make singing their We build, strengthen the vocal terpreter of songs should approach Ueeone—ii W- by fundament.Hy 1304 Falling Waters, Reverie. Eb—4 Truax rot with »| nging Minutes’ Practice Biography Jenny Lind ack’ulificiilly correct nlrnt . . . career, and other singers with excellently Huskiness, After A Few A of . \ round and 209 Fifth Nocturne. Op. 52. Ab— 4 Levbaeh wants to get ahead, in the ing beautiful his material exactly as the composer matter of verses are appealing and ribnoluU'ly guarantee to improve ..ny einfin* 1959 Floral Parade, The. Valse. 1 Martin I twenty years old, a bass-baritone lor C trained wish Q. am . . Write — voices, to study and produce By HELEN HEADLAND or speaking voice or monoy refunded . 217 Flower Song. Op. 39. 3..,,.,. Lange louder tones, faster sent free. Learn WHY you F— trills, or higher to young and old; little over two octaves com- J wonderful vok-e book— 1070 Flowers did in the first place. It is interest- Opera in English. TTp wish to produce operas with a range a , want. No literature and Ferns, Tone Poem. G’—4..Keiser With most delight- I
< . - - Forms of life appear, at last, fair on the face begin- k ASCAP The offer is with the States government, which sustained true as it ning uni-cellular amoeba “ This is especially The Bill of Musical Rights the “Bill of Musical Rights”, think? d and continuing through the Organ amd Choir Olestiims the good will which crea- many of does not affect the mezozoic (Continued from Page 800) Personally, from knowing companies have tures of age, but no the broadcasting the long-headed, able business men throug further; no mammal is depicted. endeavoring to build up Mr concerned with, is in paying less for broadcasting sys- been it at the head of the Disney makes clear that this con- so that we can pay tremendous advertising. our raw material tems, and this includes some of the ception of the creation is fnsweredrniwerect byLt advantage of enthusiastic co- not his more to our stockholders. outstanding men of America, we The own, but the scientific one, between both sides is ob- authen- “Instead, we are now making and have never thought for a moment operation ticated by Dr. Barnum are like t Brown, of HENRY S. FRY, Mus. Doc. publishing music as fast as we vious. Separated, they new that they have ever had any such the Museum of Natural History and the handle of an axe- in Ex-Dean of the Pennsylvania Chapcer of the A. G. O. can and we hope that you will like impractical idea in mind as doing blade New York, Julian Huxley, strength lies in con- and the it, but whether you like it or not, useless. Their anything to impair or undermine staff of the Field Museum No questions will be answered in THE ETUDE unless accompanied by the full and in unity only. of Chicago. Mr. John Q. Public, this is the music their precious public “good will.” tinued unity name and address of the inquirer. Only initials, or pseudonym given, will be pub- have poured The fifth offering is Beethoven’s you are going to hear over the air.” More than any other industry, broad- Musical creators, who lished. Naturally, in fairness to all friends and advertisers, we can express no opinions “Sixth ( Pastorale ) Symphony”, brains and their souls into their il- as to the relative qualities of various instruments. In other words, the compositions of casting depends upon the widest pos- their with scenes the world can lustrated depicting’ Mt. Sousa, MacDowell, Herbert, deKoven, sible public support. It simply must art, deserve the most They always Olympus and a host of mythological Nevin, Lieurance, Friml, them, not the least. tell he accepted 8' Is in doing this sound J. H. Rogers, have the respect, confidence, enthu- give personages, including Q. Will you me what would at pitch. my idea- than they re- a Disney in- as the proper metronome tempo for the Bridal Your suggestions regarding extensions of any Deems Taylor, Cadman, Howard Han- siasm and good will of the public. give infinitely more •• vention of “centaurettes” Chorus from Lohengrin Wagner ) and the of these ranks are welcome and I will do my to protect the interests which ( , son, Speaks, Gershwin Spross, Ber- The idea that the independent pub- ceive. It was Wedding March by Mendelssohn at a church best to secure any additional pipes you think should go far toward adding , that the to gen- duplexing to be lin, Kern, Hadley, Borowski, Cole lic can be regimented to accept all of these men and women wedding? Also what would he used if these most helpful. I understand eral rejoicing. In the stormy compositions were not desired? R. II. B. an arrangement whereby any set or combina- Porter, Romberg, Mrs. H. H. A. firm, “Bill of Musical Rights” came into pas- — its music from one subsidized tion of pipes may be played Jrom either manual. of the sages, Zeus is shown pushing clouds A. We have found the following metronome Bloch, Carrie with the stamp is it necessary to have two Beach, Ernest Jacobs is certainly not one which experi- existence marks in printed copies of the numbers you Such being true, “Bill aside to reveal Vulcan, striking thun- similar sets of stop keys t If two sets of stop Bond, John Alden Carpenter, Walter enced business men have any belief United States government. This name: Bridal Chorus (Wagner) M. M. J=76; keys are is there any way of indicating and der from his anvil. Next comes the Wedding March (Mendelssohn) M. M. ^=84. used, Damrosch, Nathaniel R. Dett, Edwin could succeed. of Musical Rights” still stands the "home” manual the stop? Do you think These are the customary pieces used at wed- of Dance of The Hours, from “La Gio- the pipes available will produce a good balance Franko Goldman, Ferde Grofe, Percy “The situation is preposterous,” will continue to stand. dings. If they are not wanted and no num- conda”, done as a satire, with for size of instrument, when artistically Grainger, W. C. Handy, Lorenz Hart, said one extremely popular radio os- bers are requested for use in their stead, voiced —J. D. T. smart triches. hippopotamuses, elephants, whatever appropriate numbers are available e believe you will agree also that this Fritz Kreisler, Mme. Mana-Zucca, singer. “I have great difficulty in may be used. A. We suggest the following specification, Films and crocodiles capering Wnew two* manual console, ffce latest Wicks Two Outstanding about in Sergei Rachmaninoff, Alec Temple- getting one or two really good new if you can secure the necessary pipes to make Colorful of tone, graceful in appear- Q. 1 hare recently secured a small one man- figures. is unusually attractive and practical. It may precise ballet Seventh on the it possible : creation, ton, Pietro Yon, Vincent Youmans, songs from all of the many catalogs ual Furrand and Votey reed organ, which ance, your Lester Grand Piano or Betsy With Music program is Moussorgsky’s 8' at slight additional cast, with the increas- as well as countless others here and combined. What chance would I have A Night works on a suction principle. Will this prerent Great- -Open Diapason be had, will respond at the mere (Continued from Page 805) Ross Spinet the installation of a motor or blower? Is this Melodia 8' illustrated above. abroad will be peremptorily cut off on Bald Mountain, showing the ingly popular small organ of getting good songs if I were ex- in- 8' touch of your fingertips, with ever- firm still in business? Can I enlarge the Duleiana the public struggle between good and evil in to with additional 8' the air, not because does pected to use the publications of one Delila’, or ‘Tristan and Isolde’, with strument two manuals Gross Flute to see and hear these instruments, sparkling performance. We would be We urge you grim but striking picturlzitlon. stops? Are additional stops added hy using Octave 4' Extension of not want their works, but because firm only?” Toccata the hero, and Fugue the And $775.00 for the one -manual pleased to mail you our catalogue. additional reeds? If so, where can I secure the Geigen Principal which are priced from the broadcasting companies do not finally, there Is the Schubert Ave A famous pianist-composer said: lady!”) The men of the orchestra parts ? Are there any books or papers on the Duleiana 4' Extension of organ without decorative front pipes. construction. What are Duleiana 8' see fit to pay ASCAP the small and “This boycott would destroy the very are seen in shadow' play, their forms Maria, showing the ultimate tri- subject of reed organ some general collections of music for the reed Flute 4' Extension of Melo- just increase from the towering umph of spiritual truth, and illus- musical liberties of America. It is and motions silhouetted against a organ? The church of which 1 am organist is dia or borrowed profits of broadcasting. obvious that the musicians have to screen. As each choir enters, a golden trated by a procession of nuns, filing planning the installation of a new organ. Will Rohr Flute 4' you please send me the names and addresses Swell Geigen Principal 8' ASCAP’s one thousand or more band together for their protection. light bursts from the instruments. through a forest of lofty trees, the — of reliable organ builders —T. R. 15. Melodia 8' composer members, as well as the What power is it which can say to Next comes branches of which arch Into the like- Duleiana 8' Tschaikowsky’s “Nut- Suction machines are available for the A. Lieblich 8' WICKS Gedeckt representatives of the estates of them, ‘All that you have been writ- Cracker Suite”, in original ness of a great, universal cathedral. instrument you have, and information done and Lester Piano Mfg. Co. type Rohr Flute 4' many others, are intensely loyal to be secured as to size, price and so forth ing during your lifetime is now characteristic dance sequences. Two Technically, “Fantasia” is de- may Geigen Octave 4' (Extension Geigen INCORPORATED from firms who furnish the machines. We it because through the better part of junked as far as the air is con- scribed as ushering in revolution Principal 8') sections of the original score have a the builders of the instrument are no think Nazard Flute 2%' (Extension Lieb- two decades they have had abundant cerned? have used LESTER. PENN A. advise en- ORGANS We your genius been omitted from the film version, in sound technic, by means of a longer in business. We would not lich Gedeckt 8') largement of the instrument. Additional evidence of how ASCAP has defended to help us build up our immense which begins complicated device whereby the mu- Piccolo 2' (Extension Lieb- Highland, Illinois - ET with the Dance of The speaking stops would be furnished by addi- their position and produced legiti- business, but from lich Gedeckt 8') now on your work Sugar-Plum Fairy (drawn as a sic is heard not only from the screen tional reeds, but we do not advise the addition ” Dew- Oboe 8' mate revenues for them which other- is worthless practical, as you probably would have to on the radio?’ Drop Fairy). The third in front of the audience, but from as Cornopean 8' symphonic increase the wind capacity. There is, we un- wise they could not have secured. The writer cannot imagine that some sixty Clarion 4' (Extension pvo you take advantage of the many work is Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Ap- amplifiers throughout the derstand, a very complete book on “How to Cornopean 8 ) excellent merchandising oppor- The broadcasting companies have any sound business man would at- Reed Organ” by H. F. Malin. Some ' prentice inspired by Goethe’s great theater, giving the spectator the im- Build a Pedal—Bourdon 16 collections for Reed Organ include: made a splendid bid for public good tempt to interfere with the musical ' (Extension tunities which ETUDE Advertising rightful poem about the pression of being deluged in musical Flute 8 young apprentice “Gems for the Organ” by Jackson; “Reed Bourdon) will by what is known as sustaining demands of its chief producers and Lewis; “59 Original Pieces Columns offer you? who learned the magic words that sound. Further, the pianissimo ef- Organ Player” by Lieblich (Extension Swell programs, that is, programs without its public. is Franck; and “Reed Or- It like burning down called forth fects. for Harmonium” by Gedeckt 16' Lieblich GedeektH') supernatural powers by this device, are produced Church Use.” All the books advertising sponsors and interrup- the factory to gan Selections for Duleiana 8' make a profit. into a broom, with secured through the pub- but did not know how' greater delicacy and fidelity. mentioned may be Lieblich Gedeckt 8' tions. We have repeatedly gone out Moreover, we have no doubt noted at the head that to bid them disperse lishers of The Etude. As Flute 4' again. Here the we cannot recommend of our way at personal expense of even in this jittery age the wise music of this Department Cornopean 8' conveys a story, and it is any particular builders of organs. time and money in the past, at our business interests that On Helping Monotones Clarion 4' are behind treated as a plot story, the only one below a list, of pipes avail- home office and in Congressional in- broadcasting and Q. I am giving Usual couplers Tor an instrument of this broadcasting ad- of the (Continued from Page 815* build- various sections of “Fantasia" able for a small pipe organ which I am size. vestigations in Washington, to make vertising, will see that the way to Chapel the State prison. I would to be so developed. Also, the ing in the of We would prefer real basses rather than clear that secure story gracefully flowing melody. The range WRITE like your opinion as to the most effective speci- substitutes, after personal contact and maintain good will is has FOR FREE LITERATURE grooved which can be used if real the services of a star. be developed from this material. I with European systems of presenta- certainly not to slam He is one is but an octave, from E-flat to E- MAGIC FINGER DEVELOPER ED- fication to basses are impossible. Two sets of keys are the door in the of TH organ, so any suggestions the busiest and most B95E G4 AVE’VANCDUVER B-C-CANBCA hare never built an advisable where duplexing is used. The “home” tion, we have felt that the face of the popular of flat, and the intervals all but sing instrument is American public and thus “wall Hollywood’s offered will be appreciated. The manual may be indicated by the name of such glamourites, pedals and I think system with its support of advertis- up” art and popular treasures and his themselves. to include two manuals and manual being placed on the stops—an illustra- which name is Material avail- Mickey Mouse. Mickey it advisable to duplex and unify. tion Swell-Dulciana S' (Great) the “home” ing sponsors for certain programs have been endeared to the acts When My Beautiful Lady has been GUILMANT ORGAN SCHOOL public the part of the able is as follows: manual being indicated in parenthesis. The and its really magnificent sustaining for years. apprentice. He as- satisfactorily and 41st YEAR sures the sung, both teacher OCTOBER 1 Great—Open Diapason 8' 61 Pipes pipes you have will be fairly satisfactory, but musical tower world that this Write Mark programs is is his first pupil for 12 WEST 12th STREET, NEW YORK Melodia •)' 1(9 Pipes the instrument will probably prove more the Yuletide Season with Holiday the finest in the world. It would be just as hurtful to the really should be equally pleased, Music dramatic role, Duleiana 61 Pipes satisfactory if you can secure the necessary from Your Church Tower We did this because we believe that interests and that he an created V of American asset will i composers not conducts himself have been Tenor C to pipes for the suggested additions. accordingly. 8’ broadcasting is one of the greatest to see that the from liability in Stcell—Gross Flute 73 Pipes broadcasting com- Fourth what had been a EDWARD ELLSWORTH HIPSHER, Q. Will you kindly tell me why some notes in order comes Geigen Principal V 61 Pipes of all present day blessings in our panies have fair Stravinsky’s every word. MUS. DOC., A.R.A.M. in hymns are very small, tchile others are a and equable set- musical sense of the J Rite of Oboe e f 9 Pipes Spring, treated Twenty Years Associate Editor The Etude large? One hymn. Sweeter as the Years By. country. The public not as . Go unconsciously tlement in the matter as to the Just how far go with Instruction Cornopean V J(9 Pipes have the spring of the the pupil may by Correspondence includes small notes for upper voice. Another year, Harmony, o 16’ Pipes appreciates these things, and that is composers’ interests nor the spring! Counterpoint, Musical Form, Peda l—Board n kh ggESBEHIIISEElEIS and life work time her singing is, of course, dependent 8' hymn. Who Will Go?, includes small notes for of a human Composition Lieblich Gedeckt 32 Pipes These traditional Christmas Carols as well a* being’s > the priceless ingredient in American ruthlessly life, but Musical and Literary alto—also octaves in the accompaniment many other low noise acetate recordings demolished. as it Manuscripts Criticised are non ASCAP upon but Flute ’ 32 Pipes in- the her ability and interest: Rohr r [ spring, or and Prepared (small notes). In the hymn He Lifted the available. (All 12". two sides; may l»e had with industrial creation, of for Publication , Me. success known as “good sists that for the next five the world is teach hare listed Melodia Duleiana, Geigen vibraharp and chimes if desired). years the The sequence wise and advantageous to Club Papers Written I , notes for alto are doubled an octave higher— opens as pitch to CH 7280 Adeste Fideles—Silent Night. Holy Night will.” What would the public think broadcasting millions of 249 Principal . Oboe and Cornopean -V $3.00 interests will probably off miles how good tones are produced and to Madison Ave., Marion, Ohio small notes.—M. E. R. in space, with show actual pipes on hand. My idea was to CH 7281 It Came Upon A Midnight Clear—O Little if it found the affluent broadcasting gross far above planets and me- $200,000,000 yearly. 0r do simple vocalizing soon as the groove an additional lower twelve notes of A. We succeeded in finding two of the Town of Bethlehem 3.00 companies S Ving aS the ° as unwilling to give “Jus- Since riginal Duleiana- ranks into the lower hymns you mention and suggest follow- CH 7282 O Tannebaum—Joy To The World . seventy-four s°urces Melodia and the . 3.00 percent of radio of lightiLht a H pupil is able to reproduce musical and motion, pipes the Open Diapason ivhich are ing treatment: In Sweeter as the Years Go By CH 7356 Angels We Hare Heard On High Noel. tice for Genius”? What would the programs employ music, a and accom- PIANO TUNING ALLIED TAUGHT twelve of — 3.00 very large sounds of ac- would allow total play the small notes, Complete list sent free on request. panied by bassoon with a fair degree ARTS stopped wooden pipes. This a which might also be Recorded especially for Federal Communications Commis- amount of it strains to pianists and other musicians musical towers. Guaranteed to satisfy. ASCAP music, it does that set a curacy. of 7.? notes for Melodia at 8' and a total of 61 sung by soprano if desired. In the hymn lie mood of One pupil who had consider- School officially loneliness approved by Steinway & pitch. lower twelve Lifted play Write for information on protected talc* terrUoru* sion (FCC) “the watchdog of the air”, seem reasonable and coldne Sons, notes for Duleiana at S' The Me. the small notes, and as a foi that it is SS W. W. Kimball Co., Baldwin Co., etc. commrrcuiUp rated agents. .4 great very little Th e able Macdonald opportunity for profit « trouble with Old Grvss Flute pipes are also stopped wooden soprano part is included in this hymn the thu to prevent which issues licenses in the “public to ask so small an Wlth » demand for carillon * and high aualitu amount as three space, now vocalizes C and ones, and by adding twelve lower notes to upper notes might be sung by one soprano. recordings. interest, convenience Sa“ Tir?to the level of up to High and necessity” percent of the net income for the sea non School Geigen Principal, Oboe and Cornopean grooved These notes are probably intended to be SUNDT ENGINEERING the below it, each sings many easy songs with good in- of Pianoforte Technology CO. think? What might change into these we would hare a total of 73 pipes played as part of the accompaniment, and 4783 the United use of the enormous resources representing 5149 AGATITE AVE., CHICAGO RAVENSWOOD AVE. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS of Passing tonation, period of in the Geigen at 8' and 61 in each of the others their being sung is a matter of of a hundred milhon after a training preference. 846 /ears. about eight months.
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learned them, I have that talent, and enthusiasm As An Avocation training, are not NEVER-TO-BE-FORGOTTEN GIFT Music to assure a A LOVERS 799) enough professional ARTIST, TEACHER and PUPIL CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR MUSIC Continued, from Page FOR Uuestions ( career. Violin no finer hobby, could find “In applying to the MEF, each ap- the practice o than supervising plicant must state his training, pro- building a firm home children, and fessional experience, and musical music with them. Why interest in recommendations. If these indicate ^/dnswered by clubs for mus can we not have first-class musicianship, bridge he is asked well as for playing making as to play an audition before a jury games? Or communal of ROBERT BRAINE and other professionals. If the audition classes in is music centers? Or music B-plus, Franz rated as A or the MEF tries The Famous houses and libraries, ulti- No questions will be answered in THE ETUDE unless accompanied by the settlement help him. Otherwise, he initials, pseudonym given, will be published. builders to is either and address of the inquirer. Only or to serve as audience electronome mately passed along to other Off. making of music, organizations, Trademark Reg. U.S. Pat. Or simply the work if metronome or given — possible—in some the electr/c of the joy of it? An Adult Beginner in China Snakewood are also found in the forests sheerly for field. tastes, but non-musical The artists ac- of gifts for the music-lover; one that Ho Shih Hon. Peking, China. From distant Brazil. They have characteristic The gift ; — increases the joy of musical as Pernambuco; are all serious, lasts a lifetime, China come a number of inquiries about vio- not so strongly marked Self-Reliance cepted capable, ex- tempo the -A. N outstanding col- Musicians Need appreciation, and insures the perfect lin study. Mr. Hon writes, “I began my violin neither are they so elastic, nor so well fitted perienced professionals, composer originally intended. No one, profes- A. COMPREHEN- lection of standard fa- r jl MOST complete asked to help many of study only a year ago. love ior this magic for making violin bows. Brazilwood and “I have often been student, can go wrong with an ELEC- My sional or work. Snakewood are used in making the cheaper SIVE collection of vorite songs. Words child’s book, contain- people through the them famous in their fields. The TRONOME. Absolutely accurate, amazingly instrument grows daily with my hard gifted young the turn of a switch; it, the grade of bows. more than two hun- and music. Included ing nursery rhymes, Bureau of convenient; operated by But the more I become absorbed in will fit them Placement the MEF has with one hand. No springs, maker of all time, dred well known are many home, senti- songs and a series of sort of education that tempo changeable more anxious I am as to whether I will be Tourte, the greatest bow S-yr. written guarantee. posts for some five no winding. Covered by long is said to have discovered the peculiar excel- classic, modern, light mental, operatic, sa- piano pieces and duets careers, and I have found thousand able to master it to some extent in the for professional DIRECT OR FROM the making of in schools, SATISFACTION DDIPF $10 run. I am now twenty-three, and am fully lence of Pernambuco wood for operatic and sacred cred, children’s, suitable for the young do so; not of them, orchestras, pri- GUARANTEED rillUfc *1U MUSIC DEALERS always hesitated to aware of the fact that the mastery of it is very violin bows. compositions. NO southern, college, sea, folks. A REFRESH- dealer can’t supply you, send $1 good- with am- vate teaching, and solo engage- If your difficult or even impossible, for grown-up through lack of sympathy shipment C.O.D. for balance MUSIC LIBRARY rounds, hymns, pa- ING FOLIO OF faith deposit for people. I work on it, in spite of this, and as to A Prediction on Swing a cruel ments. The New York Public Schools of 39 and charges with 6 days’ trial in your own COMPLETE WITH- triotic, national and HAPPY REMIND- bition, but because it seems T. Y. I.—Just how long swing music will home. Christmas mails are subject to delay; the difficulties, I conquer them gradually and it VOL- folk young cooperate with us, allowing us if last is anybody’s guess. It is possible that OUT THIS songs, popular in ERS OF YOUR OWN and mistaken thing to start a to order early. Your money promptly refunded patiently. satisfied with ELECTRO- become eventually the folk music of the UME. Radio Broadcasts. EARLY EFFORTS. false colors. send artists to present twenty-min- you aren’t 100% “To a Chinese, the violin is entirely a may person out in life under accuracy, convenience and appearance, Albert Elkus, head of the NOME j foreign instrument. Though the beautiful 20th century. Prof. Each volume contains 536 pages. Cloth Binding $3.00 each. ute concerts, in the various classes, University, Aid can prove to be a Danai'dean its department of music at Stanford Reinforced Paper and charming tone is loved by many, and Cover Binding $2.00 each. FRED. GRETSCH MFG. CO. declares that the continued popularity of gift. Family, friends, or a sponsor in conjunction with the individual art highly valued, yet there are very few who Instrument Makers Since 1883 swing has developed it into something more For sale at all grood music stores. If your dealer cannot supply you vre will school's music work. Musical can play it. A competent teacher is as rare will help at the beginning—but, Communities BROOKLYN, N. Y. fad. own opinion is that swing send postpaid on receipt of price. Money cheerfully refunded if not entirely 60 BROADWAY as a green tree in the desert. than a My or two, just as Rag- satisfied. (WOT SOLD IN CANADA.) later on, the world will not help. all over the country have helped us “I am now studying with a Mr. Mac Ma, will disappear in a year time, Jazz, and other monstrosities have done. for place artists, and we have sent who was formerly a pupil of Mr. Joseph MAIL COUPON FOR ILLUSTRATED FOLDER The world demands a just return one American people want novelty, no mat- WITH CONTENTS who is now playing accompaniments The conductor as far as Rumania! Oroop. its outlay, and the person who de- While MUSICAL SHORTHAND for Walt. Disney of movie fame. His playing ter how awful it is. Fashions. Its smartly compact encasement The Mumtl Publishing Co., Inc. ( ) Book of a Thousand Songs. pends on the ease of assistance is it is heartening to see work being A SYSTEM OF RAPID MUSICAL NOTATION is excellent, I can say. I have studied works 1140 Broadway, New lork, N. Y. ) Masterpieces of Piuuo Music. Violinists nimble Fingers to express themselves ( by Hohmann, Maia Bang, Schradieck, Kay- Salaries of tempts Enclosed find $ for which ( Child’s Own Music Book. found for experienced receives ) automatically robbed of learning to artists who R. E. M.—Jascha Heifetz probably musically while its glorious tonal fidelity please send the books checked. Indispensable to the Composer, ser, and now my teacher tells me to take up ( ) PAPER ( ) CLOTH the highest fees for his violin playing, of meet that demand. Is it not part of need it so sorely, it is equally sad- the Kreutzer Studies, which I am afraid, inspires a life-long appreciation of beauti- ( ) PLEASE SEND FREE ILLUSTRATED Arranger, Teacher and serious Treasury figures, FOLDER WITH CONTENTS. follow. any living violinist. U. S. dening to find our lists would be quite beyond my ability to ful music. Name the training, after all, to assert one’s crowded with of its recently released, showed that Heifetz re- music student because Therefore, I beg you to give me a list of books Write for FREE self without help? applicants who are fresh from 1 ceived $100,000 for working in one motion Address the up-to-date and studies which I can attack one by one exquis- high speed. An book picture for Samuel Goldwyn, Inc., of Holly- booklets of “Artistic emergence depends on so conservatories, who can find noth- for many years to come, and which would City State for the modern composer and wood. Other eminent musicians are paid very ite Period and provide me with a sure path to artistic play- L—12-40 much more than mere instruction! ing, can make no start at all. large salaries. Leopold Stokowski, until re- Conventional De- student of composition. ing. cently director of the Philadelphia Symphony It depends on complete self-reliance, “It is for such reasons that I ad- Yours very truly, sign Consoles, and Orchestra, drew $80,000 from the Walt Disney Ho Shih Hon.” Super-Scale Grand Twenty-One on the will and the ability to batter vocate, temporarily at least, a shift 50 { per copy Productions for work on his animated car- 1 Pianos. start in his earlier violinists earned down obstacles through sheer per- of emphasis from professionalism to Mr. Hon has had a very late toons. In times great IN MELODY LAND Musical Shorthand been much better for their work. Paganini, consid- MELODIOUS SOLOS violin study. It would have large sums 816 N. Kedzie Ave. sonal force. It is kinder, in the long avocationalism in matters of music. GULBR ANSEN CO if he had started at the age of six. ered by many as the greatest violinist who Dept. Chicago Not an instruction book, but supplementary Wheeling, Va. E of Positive Worth run, to accustom the young aspirant Let us value natural endowments. W. Still, as he seems to love the violin, and is ever lived, earned such large sums, that he willing to work hard to master it, he can no was able to leave $400,000 in his will to his to the method in use. to the independence that must be Let us do what we can to develop By ROBERT W. GIBB doubt learn enough to afford himself and son. his, if he is to stand up at all them the list — in the and, with them, the practice his friends much enjoyment. From PROTECTyour. CONTENTS: Playing on the Open Strings: 1—A Wee Bit; 2—Little Indian; 3—On the Lake; lists of professional DcrnDniwpoRTs of studies and exercises he sends, which made A Variety of Questions 4—Drummer Girl; 5—Soldier Boy. Introducing the First Finger: 6—Raindrops; 7 —The Swing; contestants. If and appreciation of the loveliest of If f M I M Brand new, English 8 I V |\ judge that he had M. W. 1 —It would be much better if all the Lullaby ; Roaring year’s study, I should — 9— Lion. Introducing the Second Finger: 10—Merry-Go-Round; 11 The he finds himself utterly I V POLYD OR- SERIES up a Precious RECORDS Cloister; 12—Fireflies. Introducing the Third Finger: Chatterbox unable to arts. But let us be wary of encour- the first year. He should questions which you have been sending to 13— ; 14—The Scooter; 15—Music records—never before sold at these low prices. Sur- tried to do too much Box,; 16 Folk 17 say, smartly-styled phono- — Dance ; The Princess (Founded on Scale of D Major) 18 Arrival carry on material. me were taken to your teacher, who. you Gel this — ; of the Prince without artists and to this — ; assistance at eight- aging a too hasty exuberant faces superior to domesHc records. Finest have given two or three years 19 -The Peacock (Founded Scale 20 or too cabinet, add real beauty on of G Major); —Gavotte (Founded on Scale of in 10" records only year is very good. When I have a pupil who is graph A Maori ; orchestras outstanding classics. one een, at least The idea of taking up Kreutzer after your 21—March, '‘Our Class.” Each piece, if judiciously selected is a drill on the subject at he will be spared the entrance to your room, and guard hand, although into professional music. All 75^. Send today for new, FREE catalogue containing should advise him to having difficulty with chin rests, I go with to the pupil it is a “really truly” violin solo. of study is absurd. I honograph records against sort of ignominy that must inevi- music hundreds of selections. Exclusive with “Violin Teaching, and him to a music store where they have a large t lovers following: are < Practical application to any system of teaching can assume a share of take up the Samage. TONKabinel;- —class or private—is facilitated by grouping of titles rests of various models. under tably come The GRAMOPHONE SHOP, Dept. E Study”, by Eugene Gruenberg (for the assortment of chin available in sizes for all rec- headings in the table of contents. For example: Where the lesson introduces the second finger to a dependent nature responsibility here, our Violin by urging I have try several until he finds one that in styles for the selection should be made from numbers 10, 11, and 12 if 18 East 48th Street, New York violin playing) “Scale Studies”, by him ord collections; ; the study is in the key of D major assign ten years later. theory of number 17. The is comfortable, and which enables him to all See your dealer or piano parts have been kept well within the scope of the average pianist to encourage young people to examine their pow- Henry Schradieck. Review Kayser Studies rooms. performance in the home. My work “Special Studies”, by hold the violin securely in the proper posi- WRITE FOR free folder and with the Musicians’ ers carefully be- THE SECRET OF VIOLIN TONE (three books) Op. 20; and dispassionately advise violin students by mail nearest dealer’s name. PRICES: Violin & Piano (bound separately), $1; Violin Book alone was never reached through age, use, or varnish, but in Mazas; “Brilliant Studies”, by Mazas. “Violin tion. I cannot (without cover), 30c; Emergency Fund has prooer 212) Piano Book alone brought me fore taking a step which can so construction, as exemplified in SCHWENK Hubert Rles. These as to what kind of chin rests would be bast TONK MFG. CO. (Dept. (with cover), 75c. Artist Violins, Violas, and Cellos. $150 buys a gem. School (second part)’’ by Magnolia Ave., Chicago into full contact with pupil may have a long neck, 1980 N. the bitterness easily turn a gift for music into a Free Trial will serve for a year or two of study. for them. One WALTER JACOBS, INC. 120 Boylston St., Boston, Mass. that can be the Dept. A. V. L. SCHWENK CHICAGO, ILL. another may be of a short, chubby build, re- lot of musicians burden of disenchantment." competent, To Indicate Vibrato quiring an entirely different type of chin rest. well schooled, first-class example you send, from a Take your teacher with you to select the chin musicians CHRISTMAS SEALS D. M. B.—In the —as the result of harsh work by Wieniawski, in which eighth notes rest, even if you have to pay him for his time. world with wavy lines above, the vibrato 2—You wrote before about the Paganini “se- conditions. This organization are marked It is performed by a to and fro cret” of learning the violin. I wrote you that egun in 1932 This Matter of Tone is indicated. under the guidance of motion of the hand as it rests on the tip of I thought it was “bunk.” I still think so. VIOLIN APPRAISING - CERT I FI CA- Dr. Walter which is placed firmly on the None of our leading violin teachers advertise Tl ADVICE Damrosch, is not my cre- (Continued from Page 819) the finger, ON — EXPERT ation, string. You can see it demonstrated by watch- that they teach according to the “Paganini E. N. DORING, 1322 Hinman Ave., Evanston. III. and hence I can Editor -VIOLINS and VIOLINISTS- Publisher speak proud- the vibrato begin- the violin players in any good orchestra, secret.” 3—Playing the guitar develops the ly ot used only in the ing Per Issue 25c—$2.50 for 12 in U.S.A.—12.75 Foreign its accomplishments. have an opportunity of watch- stretching power of the fingers. 4—I have With the ning of the or if you the bow stroke, leaving still, take a never known of a violin which would stay in °f the financial ing a good violin soloist. Better upheaval six inches at the the six two on the vibrato from a good tune constantly, and never get out of tune. If of 1929, music nut and lesson or Engravers suffered the you could invent such a violin it no doubt fate of inches at the point to produce a flat teacher. most commercial would be worth a large fortune. 5—Your non-essentials and colorless Faithful copies of “The tone. Wood for Violin Bows teacher, who knows you intimately, who Messiah.” Lithographers musicians found sometimes difficult for an watches you and who listens to you play Stradivari’s most famous violin. Sub- ^ them- Most important of all in learning A. J. H.—It is lime tonal quality and great carrying Write to us about anything in this line S°rry Straits Identify Pernambuco, Brazilwood, every lesson hour is the best fitted to advise ST ' The amateur to power. Free historical folder. Musi- how to tone, the SEND FOR ITEMIZED cSn? 1 produce a good and Snakewood, the woods most frequently you in regard to the violin, and all that per- PRICE LIST ency Fund ~ Expert repairing and revoicing. Was orP an pupil and violin bow making. Pernambuco wood ains to it, and not one who has never seen Sedized to reliever r should be urged to listen used in conditions in the forests of Brazil. It is wonder- you, or heard you play. FRASER, among to criticize classmates, is found CHELSEA M.V.M. musicians. It great artists, and not too heavy for making is not a ’relief’ organi fully elastic, 2025 Stark Street Saginaw, Michigan himself. It is relatively easy and bows. The best bows are made of Pernambuco Unknown Violin Makers ver - its chief functi° wood is used also as a dyestuff. It J. S. M.—Authorities on violin makers do to provide n * pleasant to analyze others; to pick wood. This occupation reddish color, and has a characteristic not give any information on a Bavarian maker COSMETIC BRACELET There arc certain ivcU-dcfincd. ~r for is of a NEW! natural rules of technic unem one’s so Kloz, who is supposed to and other laws of ployed musical own technic to pieces is not taste. An experienced bow maker puts a shav- named Anton have Complete with Lipstick, Rouge, Powder, expression artists 3 Puffs, 2 Mirrors, all cleverly in general, andi.fimfiioyed by all artists. But there and teachers wood in his mouth and tastes made violins in 1850, nor on a maker named hidden is no method ght much fun. Yet once the habit is ac- ing from this within the bracelet! A (lick of your applicable to years of real Pernambuco. Norman L. Fox, living near Ceylon, or Milan, finger transform! thia unique bracelet all peoplf any irore than there is one emergency if he wishes to tell if it is standard suit of clothes ivT *™ work it into your complete make-up that the MEF still quired. it is of inestimable value, Interested in judging these Ohio, in the 1880’s. There were a great number kit! Ultra fits everybody."—Kenjlig.' receives If’ you are really smart! Exquisitely designed. Neutral requests fm- better to go to of violin makers in Germany, named Klotz, cosmetics. 12 gay colors with gold employment and, from beginner to artist, will en- woods, you could not do than from an none named Anton. There have been metal bands. It JO postpaid complete avera^age S / of a good bow maker, and ask him but with refills. persons ten able the utmost the shop 9 extra refills 50c.Gb»mu«4 a davuay andanri violinist to get the Help to Protect Your you specimens of the three woods, thousands of violin makers scattered all over m working with to show 848 out of his practice. about which you inquire, and to point out the the world, many of whom have been quite HOUSE OF GIFTS Bor IDOMl Minn Beat*. Home from Tuberculosis differences among them. Brazilwood and unknown to fame. FI*. THE ETUDE DECEMBER, 1940 849 .
to transpose into the or down from the given key to the not be difficult G,FT»,B-fiat, A, E-flat, and key in which the selection is to be THERE’S NO FINER keys of to the rest of the keys. It is transposed. If the selection is written Piano Alliihdiun s0 on Christmas Ciift The to play the scale of the in the key of C and transposed into well always transposing into it. D, every note would automatically THAN AN AMERICAN MADE new key before in- raised Think the tone and note of each be a full tone. If in the key EXCELSIOR ACCORDION! striking the key. of A and transposed into the key of FULL- terval before THE SMALLEST, LIGHTEST, Here's a supremely useful holiday gift Simplified As writing part of the prac- G, every note would be played a full CS Transposing the’ Ihot offers any musically inclined child For folk lifetime of happiness — or we suggest simple songs tone lower than written. or adult a tice, V0LUMED A 90 BASS ACCORDION profit! There’s six different models from transposed into all keys. The scale A musical education always seemed which choose at your music dealers' Accordion to on the each key should be written first. to the writer like a beautiful tall MODEL “OF” NOVA GRAND of ? DESIGNED. IT’S THE use the accordion until the monument built stone upon stone. EVER C HIGH AND LOW EFFECTS! Do not These explanations will naturally melody has been transposed, The various branches of study repre- Full-sire . . . lightweight (approx. 19 entire
. . very elementary to it to test accuracy. sent the individual stones and each lbs.) ... 9 tonal combinations seem those who and then play / SOPRANI . . master and NEW "Rocker-Action” Shifts . have already studied transposition, The third part of the practice con- one depends upon the others for M bass shift . . . Jet Black or but our purpose is to simplify the of taking any regular accordion strength and support of the struc- While Pearl. /9U By sists subject for those who have hitherto and transposing it at sight. ture as a whole. If one stone is See Your Music Dealer Write for FREE 1941 Catalog ^eir° selection AMPLIPHONIC neglected it. Here again we realize the impor- omitted, or if it is inferior, the rest those of the structure is weakened. few INC. tro Transposing the melodic line re- tance of previous practice as A EXCELSIOR ACCORDIONS, ie ‘ quires practice and study. True who have neglected their sight read- of the component parts of our mu- MIDGET 333 SIXTH AVE. NEW YORK, N. Y. ElVera Collins As Told to enough, there are some musicians ing practice cannot expect to trans- sical monument are: technic, in- it! 34 who are especially talented and can pose at sight with any degree of terpretation, memorizing, harmony, • Think of play as easily in one key as sight reading, transposition and True lo the tradition of the artist he accordion reduces another success. treble, and 90 bass avoid many others. When applied to the THE TASK of transposing to a but since these are in the minority, We warn accordionists to PIETRO has chosen ACME, the only must also add the keys, beautiful tone, Tminimum and for that reason we shall approach the subject from learning to transpose by trying to accordion we accordion worthy his a hility. ac- the study angle. Much depends “pick out” a melody, striking various skillful manipulation of the instru- volume. of it seems peculiar that so many upon amazing to real- neglect this important how thoroughly a student has built keys until the right one is found. ment. We urge accordionists THE ACME SUPER A IS DIFFERENT cordionists See and try this won- his musical foundation beginning it is better to ap- ize the importance of the perfect FROM ANY OTHER ACCORDION BUILT. of their musical education. up before he At the *r part . Um$ blending and coordination of these Soprani at ONE BUTTON AUTOMATICALLY GIVES Those who aspire to become profes- attempts to transpose. A few of the proach the study from a mathe- derful new YOU ANY COMBINATION DESIRED. with the ear various branches of their musical sional players and seek orchestral essentials are that he be familiar matical standpoint -> your dealer’s, or write for try education and not to neglect any of Write for Free Literature accompaniment work should no with the signature of all keys, major merely assisting. Those who to and 356 trans- minor, be able transpose by the ear alone fail on them if they wish to reach their FREE booklet. Sole New York and Philadelphia agents longer postpone learning to and and to name to obtain them immediately without unfamiliar melodies. Transposing, goal as successful musicians. PIETRO DEIRO ACCORDION HEADQUARTERS pose. They will not be able having to INC. branches of musical Pietro Deiro will answer questions SOPRANI, 46 Greenwich Ave., N. Y. C. or to hold any worth while position stop and figure them out. He should like all other DEPT. 1237 practice if accordion playing. Letters BOOK until they do so, since orchestra know all scales, both major and study, requires constant about Chicago, III. ACME ACCORDION CO., INC.. 43 W. 16th St., N. Y. C. (Bet. 5th fir 6th Aves.) 630 So. Wabash Ave., | in care leaders take it for granted that all minor, In every key and should also one wishes to become adept at it. should be addressed to him Street, their musicians can immediately know the formation of all principal One of the short cuts in transposi- of The Etude, 1712 Chestnut Music Lovers to earn LIBERAL COMMISSIONS transpose a selection into any key chords In every key. Another phase tion is to consider the intervals up Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. securing subscriptions for THE ETUDE. Part or This is particu- training Is CHRISTMAS ACCORDION MUSIC! full time. No Cost or Obligation. Write for com- they might mention. of to be able to Identify plete details TODAY! Address: larly essential when an orchestra various Intervals so they may be Sacred Songs and Christmas Carols 75 CIRCULATION DEP’l accompanies a singer. recognized by ear and by sight. Hymns and Sacred Songs 75 THE ETUDE MUSIC MAGAZINE A PLEASANT POSTPONEMENT 1712 CHESTNUT ST., PHILA., PA. The question of transposing the When thus fortified, transposing will Christmas Carols and Sacred Songs 75 bass accompaniment may be dis- not be found difficult. Owing to the large number of Christmas feature articles in this issue it And Others posed of with very little difficulty, has become necessary to postpone to our January issue Erna Buchel for active Allegro Send for Descriptive Circular 12-E because the bass keyboard of the Koehler’s stimulating article (previously announced) upon “Our Musical O. PAGANI & BRO. SPECIAL NOTICES accordion is so arranged that one Beginnings in the Southwest.” AND PIANO TEACHERS need only shift his playing position 289 Bleecker St. New York, N. Y. only from the keynote in which he has ANNOUNCEMENTS been playing to that of the key in deal. If we do, I am convinced that in a Excellent merchandising opportunities are to be found in Etude advertising columns FREE: “The Student Pianist”, a which he wishes to transpose. After The Teacher’s Round Table very short time we shall be thrilled to 36-page booklet containing the 11 that the succession of basses and (Continued from Page 812) contemplate the full measure of their SPECIAL NOTICES EASY TRANSCRIPTIONS chords, as well as bass stature. But we must fight every inch of FOR solos, can be he has been astonished at the number of PIANO listed below, every played in the way. ACCORDION HOOKS, MUSICAid LITERATURE about num- the same relation to each talented composers, conductors and per- SHARE musical instruments music, musicians, ber absolutely complete but re- other as in the former key. formers he has found native bought and sold. 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ANNOUNCEMENTS page doe3 much in arousing Dominant 7th iV‘). been given the chance to develop their the pupil's interest, this No ma key of B which and he tests and inspects every instrument feature has been given careful attention, the G we would begin on boys and another for girls, membership editions into what fine talents. All Koussevitzky before it leaves. carrying smart, modem designs in key these measures honor to SALE: Folio popular song hits. Ten attractive colors ma’ is the third scale. Our to WRITE FOR tone of that for championing if in which is restricted those having Pietro has compiled several special lesson free trial, return or send 50c. transposed, we our Americans. Now, days then OUR DIRECTOR, March know that after courses with extra features, including . 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proudly NBC announces that accompanist. She was on duty from the Maestro Toscanini will conduct played in the Chicago Symphony Or- Great Music from a'l The Radio Staff Pianist signed on in the of the Famous Clarinetists sidelight on the time the station concerts NBC Symphony Or- chestra. An interesting until it signed off at night. Studios on Saturday his is the fact that ( Continued frovi Page 843) morning Broadcasting chestra nights during ( Continued from Page 817) performance Miss Steward did not have to stand Page 807) the month of December, Shreurs used a blue silk-cotton cord (i from and that especially those of a political nature. Continued a by for programs coming from the broadcast is Christiaan Kriens, Jr., is well known for his holder instead of the com- special planned for the reed If, for a Hitler pronouncement, the much of the outside, since at that time there and they contain of December as a violinist, composer and con- usual ligature. suspects that night 28, when Tosca- metal pianist should play Horst Wessel or were no such programs. But she did poser’s best music. One ductor. brought Traubel nini and the orchestra will give Men of this caliber have the Fuhrer’s soprano Helen a Wagner, favorite, let- plenty of filling in for artists who the American special concert in Carnegie a rich heritage to the clarinet as an since she has Hall. Modem Clarinetists ters would pour into the station ac- did not appear. Time limits were not will be cast as Alceste, _ ennobled aria “Milestones in the History of Mu- instrument; and they have sta- featuring the famous Playing cusing it of being pro-Hitler. A so important in those days, and been has again returned Of the many great artists on the all musical art. of Modern Piano concert recent- sic” to the air- tions often stayed off the air until Divinites du Styx in clarinet in recent years, man’s favorite tunes are usually re- ways. This is the program Richard Virtuosity also recorded it. The heard on and served for his musical obituary they had something to offer. Miss ly, and she has Miihlfeld deserves marked distinction. and Saturday mornings from 12 to Verdi’s “Un Ballo in Mas- 12:30 compiled and are kept file in the large Steward discontinued her radio revival of It is interesting to know that he was In 7 inspired volumes on network P .M., E. S. T., NBC-Red Network, married. will probably be broadcast stations. But for political speeches, career in 1932, when she chera” the formerly a violinist, but saw more Reproduced Music of for. A coming from Eastman School of Edited by ALBERTO JONAS A succession of pianists has been and is worth watching possibilities of musical expression in the music must typify but not Montemezzi s Music in Rochester, with Dr. Howard identified with radio since the early planned revival of the clarinet and accordingly took up enjoyment glorify the speaker. com- Hanson as conductor. Real Moment a GIFT of life-long days. Some have left to teach, con- “L’Amore de Tre Re”, with the Owing to their general Both the Rochester the study of the instrument. His usefulness, probably not Civic and the ( Continued from Page 806) certize, conduct, compose or other- poser conducting, will superb playing with the Meiningen SPECIAL OFFER pianists were the first musicians to audience’s atten- Rochester Philharmonic Orchestras wise engage themselves. Some have engage the radio Orchestra, of which he was assistant dress than they are on the piano. be added permanently to radio performance of the are again on the air this year. The lor Christmas \ remained. In former days, radio was tion, since no conductor, delighted Brahms on One of the greatest concertos that staffs, and Kathleen Steward was on Civic Orchestra programs, under COMPLETE SET used as a build-up, but to-day it is work has previously been heard the Bach wrote was his “Concerto in D direction of Guy Fraser more than one occasion, and in 1891 Regularly $30 one of the pioneers. In 1925, when a career in itself. It has become it is hoped that it Harrison, the air. However, the composer became so interested minor for Clavier,” which most au- ($20 Offer Expires Dec. Kllst } WEAF was located in the are heard on Mondays from 2 to 2:30 Telegraph more exacting in its requirements will appear on one of the broadcasts, thorities agree was originally a vio- E. that he asked for a private recital, and Telephone building in New our confrere, Peter P M, S. T., and those of the Phil- and more remunerative. In short, for, according to at which Miihifeld performed the lin concerto. The late Donald Tovey Available in English, French, Ger- York, of the great- harmonic Orchestra, which are Miss Steward served as host- it is not an undesirable career, if Hueh Reed, this is one contended it was not only a violin man and Spanish. mainly under the principal works for the instrument ess, announcer, pianist, organist, direction of Jose the pianist has “what it takes.” and explained its peculiarities. With- work, but the greatest and most dif- Iturbi, are heard on Mondays from The world’s greatest piano virtuosos in a few months Brahms had com- ficult violin concerto before the time 9 to 9:30 P.M., E. S. T. and teachers have put thousands of pleted the “Trio in minor for of Beethoven. Szigeti, the violinist, One of radio's outstanding A Clar- dollars worth of instruction into contri- To Master, this New 1941 P-A evidently agreeing with Tovey, has inet, Violoncello and Piano”, and the these pages to save beginner or ad- butions to the drama this year is 21 Major Improvements • Just touch a key and blow normally; recorded the “Concerto in D minor” “Quintet in B minor for Clarinet (or students of hours NBC's “Great Plays” series presented you can't miss. So easy, and auch beau- vanced hundreds tiful tone. Nothing to compare with in the version edited by Robert Viola) and Strings.” It was said of of practice Endorsed by 17 ivorUl on Sundays (Blue network, 3 to 4 these new P-A Saxes, Clarinets, Trum- pets, and other P-A instru- Miihlfeld, who died in 1907, that no Reitz (Columbia set M-418) . This is P.M., E.S.T. ). This is aptly described ments. Fully guaranteed; famous pianists. OPPORTUNITIES your success assured. See one of the finest Bach performances one could get more out of your music dealer or write meaning a as two thousand years of drama HAVE Don’t miss this oppor- direct for beautiful on records; for Szigeti encompasses exceptional >U TRIED musical phrase, and that “in all from ancient Greece to Broadway. FREE BOOK tunity! -- No obligation. 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At the early age of thirteen tion of Fritz Stiedry, who gives a- can School of the Air” (Columbia he played a clarinet solo at a con- competent rather than an illumi- • Interesting positions are open in every part of the field. very small Broadcasting System, Tuesdays, cost and no interference with f. .. nating orchestral Schools your • reading and playing thru mental- cert which the King and Queen of performance. It is and Colleges are making it necessary for every regular work, you, easily and quickly AM.). Owing to the Christmas holi- muscular co-ordination Quick results. Practice effort teacher to be can qualify Szigeti’s show, and a grand one, too. equipped for his work; the Radio is minimized. Used by famous pianists, teachers and Belgium attended. The Queen was calling for higher and more profitable positions in for highly specialized training, the days, no program is to be given on students. No obligation. and standardized teaching fine It is commonly said that the bas- tures! Today .wore than ever. musical world. Bfoadwell Studios. Dept. 51 Covina, California so impressed by his playing that makes competition keen even in small communities. December 24 or 29. The program of -L. Conns are the “choice of she made inquiries about him, and soon is the buffoon of the orchestra; the artists.’' You'll ad- WRITE Are you an December 8th is entitled “Animal vance faster and take ambitious musician? DIPLOMA OR BACHELOR S DEGREE arranged that he should be given a but this is a rather misleading state- more pride in a genuine FOR Fantasias,” and the selections are PIANO PLAYING Conn — made by the world's A successful musician is most always a We help you to SWING ment, as the performance of Mo- largest manufacturer. 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FUCHS with a school 370 Lewis fly. Brooklyn. N. Y. ties, but it can also be e Se d m e C a al0g ing of this young marvel, Mr. Thomas an instrument recommended ' '™' a"d ful1 information regarding all ages, by thousands of I hi course dealing with aspirations suc- vrm a rLd be| ovI arranged an audition. Mr. Kohn, the of poetic graciousness, as the slow cessful teachers, you may be sure Piano, f~| Normal Course Trumpet and loves, problems and disappoint- Popular Sheet Music is for Cuitar The Etude clarinetist with at that movement of this work proves. 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YORK snappy Have you studied of the 6th, Dr. Damrosch delightful runs, what this great Home Study Musical Harmony? the number, Mr. Thomas, despite his qualities of the music. breaks and tills. Would you like to earn the Degree of Bachelor of concerned with B (see Play all the late song Music?. . Series and Organization has to offer you. A Marjorie hits at sight. It is easy At Harmony Simplified 1.50 reputation as a martinet and disci- Lawrence singing Rich- last month’s article) first sec- JAZZ with our new. guaran- the ; Counterpoint plinarian, ran over to Shreurs and ard Strauss’ songs, Lied An Meinen teed 20-lesson course. Mail the coupon or post card today tion of the “The Simplified . . . 1.50 for free details. program is titled like Sohn, Op. 39, No. Des Dichters Tlie took him in his arms. Nothing 5, and THE Harp simplest and clearest presenta- ' u diversity Extension and the Piano.” His selections the clarinet Abendgang, Op. No. 2 Erskine Studio, Dept. E. 810 East 14th St Co tion it had been heard on 47, (Victor disc Oakland, Calif. nderua of tor are chosen from Tschaikowsky, Ber- these essential subjects. It is claimed that Shreurs 17230) while leaving us grateful for Gentlemen: Please send me free Information about 15 2 5 5 3 R before. , your EAST D STREET (DEPT. A-22 lioz, 20-lesson course In piano jazz. 3 ) CHICAGO, and Liszt, among others. The recordings ill OLIVER DITSON CO. had a record of never making a mis- of these unusual and Finale of Fan- Name . Liszt’s “Hungarian take or having to be corrected by highly interesting songs, does not Theodore Presser Co ^ Distributors tasy,” for piano, will Address orchestra and Thomas or Frederick Stock, succeed in encompassing their diffi- 1712 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Theodore ( Continued on Page 860 > City. conductors, in all the years that he culties with absolute ease. State . .
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Ex- r Fretted Instruments Carols for the Feast MARIA HUSSA of Christmas Berlin Formerly stellar soprano of the ( Continued, from Page 844) and Vienna Opera Companies, currently From the days of William the Con- SAM0ILDFF singing with the Guitarists queror until the reign of Good King Practice for music has endowed his Scale Hal Christmas rituals and feasting announces that a lover of CHICAGO OPERA COMPANY increased and multiplied until, in G, or third string, all of which with again Henry VIII’s day, Christmas rejoic- CANTO STUDIOS AND OPERA ACADEMY Sherwood s artist- BEL is now a member of By requires careful practice. ing and religious fervor reached their faculty. Now let us take up the playing of most elaborate expression. The Tudor Chicago. 111. the scale in G major which requires 410 S. Michigan Ave., sovereigns and titled gentry paid the use of all six strings of the gui- musicians to sing carols; Institutional Member of the Christmas tar, keeping in mind that our first SIX HALF Association of Schools oj Music and in this manner developed the National object is to develop a beautiful round From now on the use of a metro- custom of singing from house to tone and the next to obtain facility nome will be found very helpful in house by people called “Waits.” Those SCHOLARSHIPS of of execution and speed; also CLEAN CUT PERFORMANCE let us developing facility of execution and who chanted carols at Court were by an remember what has been a musical composition said re- speed. paid, for that age, the fabulous sum hailed with de- garding the pressure of left guitar will SHERWOOD A artist is always hand Players of the plectrum of twenty-five shillings, the equiva- audience fingers. Play slowly, counting light by an appreciative two find the above suggestions helpful lent of some six dollars. in the form of a permanent seri- each note; begin MUSIC SCHOOL be the goal of every for by striking the by using down strokes of the plec- L and should When children took up the prac- fund to help talented and de- the guit.u. on the third fret of the ous minded student of G low E trum in scales such as Example 1 and tice of singing carols from house to students to obtain at of a public per- string with the first finger of the the alternating down- serving \ The first requisite substituting house, it came to be called going BALDWIN-WALLACE / technic, and right hand, then A open with years vocal training. former is a flawless the up stroke for the first and second “a-gooding.” And in recent years this least two CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC / \ hours finger, and keep this can result only from many second on alternat- fingers of right hand in the remain- BEREA, OHIO (suburb of Cleveland) custom was kept alive in Yorkshire \ conscientious preparation, ing the first and second fingers un- examples. The proper plectrum Affiliated with a first class Liberal Arts College. / of careful ing where children assembled in a body, Four and five year courses leading to degrees. Faculty Aspirants to be judged on with the practice of scales til you arrive at G on the first string. strokes for the scale of G in eighth of Artist Teachers. Send for catalogue or informa- / \ beginning carried a Christmas tree as banner tion to: This the musi- in all major and minor keys. Now play same scale descending or sixteenth notes are to be found in their vocal talents and ALBERT RIEMENSCHNEIDER, Dean, Berea, Ohio \ and from doorstep to doorstep sang / CONSERVATORY to train in a similar manner, always scale practice is necessary listen- Example 6. blithely: cianship. OF MUSIC \ pro- / the ear to hear every sound ing carefully to every sound pro- DR. LAZAR SAMOILOFF M1LLIKIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC / 74th YEAR \ duced on the instrument, and to de- duced; and continue with this as- Teacher oJ World-Renowned Singers A complete school of music, dramatic Well a-day! Well a-day! DECATUR, ILLINOIS facility of execu- cending and descending scale / art and dancing. Courses lead to degrees. \ velop gradually a until Christmas, too, soon goes away; Special students may enter at any time. Offers thoro training in music. Courses leading to tion by training the fingers of both the ear Is able to detect a gradual Bachelor of Music Degree. Diploma and Certifi- / \ Then your gooding we do pray, WRITE FOR FULL PARTICULARS AND CATALOG cate in Piano. Voice, Violin, Organ, Public School SECOND SEMESTER perform their task. Improvement In tone quality. hands properly to For the good time will not stay. Music Methods and Music Kindergarten Methods 27 / Opens January \ For the guitar student this is of Bulletin sent free upon request Write catalog are not beggars door to door, for Ex. 1 We from South Van Ness Avenue Los Angeles, California importance, as it is more dif- 610 W. ST. CLARE M1NTURN. Director / 2650 Highland Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio. \ special But neighbours’ children known be- ficult to develop an even scale, due fore, to the difference in the thickness of n = Down stroke A = Up stroke So gooding pray. But must away, strings and the material of which So far we have spoken of scales in We cannot stay, for Christmas will lattiJ (Dufiir they are made. The lowest, or sixth !*/t k*m4/%+£** tmg Qbfap Jnatitiit* nf two octaves but a guitarist should not stay string, is made of silk wound with professional school Confers Bachelor of Music Degree, Master of Music Degree, Artist Diploma have command of the entire finger Well a-day! Well a-day! A wire, as are also the fifth and fourth. in a university environment Faculty of Nationally Known Musicians board of his instrument, and for The sixth, being heavier than the BERYL RUBINSTEIN, Director, 3411 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio that purpose all scales should be ex- It has been customary, too, for the For Free Bulletins Write to others, requires more pressure of the Now we will proceed to play the tended to three octaves. With all this poor to go a-gooding. And on St. T>e SCHOOL OF MUSIC left hand fingers and more power same notes, scale In groups of eighth accomplished the real work for the Thomas Day, the rich would be from the fingers of the right hand; 1830 Sherman Avenue INSTITUTE of repeating each note with alternating student now begins by taking up the Paul TUTTDAIT visited by groups of singing poor Evanston, Illinois passing on to the fifth string just a first and second fingers and then UNIVERSITY UIjIKUII MUSICAL ART study of scales in thirds, sixths, oc- who duly collected offerings from little less 1 CHICAGO pressure is required, and again with second first. DR. FRANCIS L. YORK, Chairman and taves and tenths, and this in the well-to-do fellow citizens. This NORTHWESTERN this pressure their DR. EDWARD B. MANVILLE, President of both hands should words of the Spanish guitar virtuoso caroling for reward was also called THE SCHOOL OF Member of the National Association of Music Schools. be lessened somewhat in passing Ex. Founded 1897. All branches of Music and Dramatic Art. and composer Ferdinand Sor, “is the “mumping” (begging) or Doling Day. UNIVERSITY School of Sacred Music. Faculty of 70 artists. Accredited over the higher strings. When play- Teachers' Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. secret of all good guitar playing.” ing a In Devonshire the Waits receive HUmc H. B. MANVILLE. Business Manager descending scale beginning on i * * Now just a few hints 52 Putnam, Detroit. Mich. gT*5 more on how money for their services, which they the first string, the action of the fin- offers accredited courses in Piano, Voice. nORTH PARKIXOLLEGE to practice. Have a definite object save and expend on their Twelfth gers is necessarily reversed, the sec- Violin, Organ. Public School Music. OBERLIN Conservatory in view and every E. Clifford ond string concentrate on Night frolics. Harmony, and Orchestral Instruments. fJckool A Division of Oberlin College. Thorough instruction in all requiring a little more Toren, i rrtfc rf B. Ph. branches of music. 46 specialist *^w^ — ffifr movement of your fingers in order Confers Degrees of M., B„ and 50th teachers, excellent equipment pressure _ — — as— Not for a moment can we be left (200 practice rooms, 23 modern organs, than the first. Director etc.) Degrees : Mns.il., This increase M. M. (.Music,> to obtain the results seek, be it a Y ear School Mus. B., A.B. with music major. Delightful college in pressure should you in doubt as to the real importance town. Catalog. Frank H. Shaw, Dir., Box 5120, Oberlin. Ohio be employed in Distinguished* faculty including better tone or more speed. Listen and intrinsic value of carols through- the same ratio as the lower strings The next step is to play as indi- Trains students for active musical careers in carefully to every sound produced ages, for of the most ARTHUR C. BECKER their chosen field. Progressive faculty. Conserv- Make THE ETUDE Your Marketing Place are relatively heavier cated in Example maintaining the out the some and offer more 3. SERGEI TARNOWSKY atory occupies own building. Piano, voice, Etude Advertisers Open the Doors to Real and try it again and again until you classic writers have mentioned them. violin, cello, reed and brass instruments, resistance. same tempo as in Example 2 When church Opportunities One are satisfied. Do not hurry; in the Jeremy Taylor, in his “Great Exem- MME. MARIA KURENKO and choral music, theory, music education and must keep in mind, however, the fingering of this scale has been expression. Fall semester begins September 16. beginning especially, best results will in reference to the Angels’ RICHARD CZERWONKY that this difference mastered, ready to plar”, Write E. CLIFFORD TOREN, Dir. in pressure is the student is WALTER KNUPFER Have you gotten your copy of very slight, come from slow, deliberate move- Carol Gloria in Excelsis, says: “As 3201 Foster Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. and a great deal of ex- practice all the principal major and "HOW TO BUY A NEW PIANO" perimenting ments continued until they become these blessed choristers had sung SAMUEL A. LIEBERSON and practice are minor scales in two octaves, using re- automatic. an interesting little booklet prepared after extensive research by THE ETUDE quired until Set yourself a high stand- their Christmas love and taught the The Dept, of Drama otters a 3-year Course the action of the fingers these examples as a pattern. Music Magazine giving the important facts to be considered in making a ard and becomes automatic; keep this before you always. church a hymn to put into her of- Address Registrar for Bulletin OSMOPOLITAN satisfactory choice of a piano. Etude readers may secure copies without also, we must Ex 3 Others have done it, why not you? fices forever, in the anniversary of SCHOOL OF charge by addressing firm ressu re DePAUL UNIVERSITY MUSIC P Questions SHIRLEY GANDELL, M.A., Oxford f the left hand fingers regarding Fretted In- this festivity, the angels returned THE ETUDE MUSIC MAGAZINE on all strings Room 401. 64 E. Lake Street. Chicago, 111. University. England, President. is struments should to 37th year. Accredited. Offers courses necessary to be addressed into Heaven.” *-" • 1712 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. obtain a clear in all branches of Music. Certificates, ring- George --V ing tone The first, C. Krick care of the Etude, And in the twelfth book of “Para- diplomas and degrees. Desirable board- second and third ing accommodations. Located in down- 1712 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, dise Lost”, Milton speaks of the carol town musical center. made ° £ Box E, 306 S.« Wabash Ave., gut ' the tone Chicago, colS^fcolor of the Pennsylvania. ^ sounds produced on thus: "If the player will focus his attention on the point at which he is playing these strings is somewhat and not let it rush ahead, then each measure ivill suggest the following different one from those on the “It is not the man who knows most To simple shepherds keeping watch three silk « and continuity will be undisturbed. ‘Wondering what comes next’ has mined mm, speed, it AMERICAN To who can lead best. leader CONSERVATORY gain more facility and The best many that by night a performance had been progressing splendidly.”—Alexander the is is suggested to begin again with the man whose appeal is strongest, Raab. They gladly thither haste, and by a OF MUSIC — CHICAGO of whose scale groups personality commands the Offers courses in all branches of G. but to play it In quire of music and dramatic art warmest Faculty of sixteenth Example 4 and admiration.” Dr. Frederick 135 artist teachers notes as in squadroned angels hear his carol Member of National Association of Schools of Music C. Ferry. President of Hamilton Of Send for a free catalog— : follow with 5. Address John R. Hattstaedt, President. 576 Kimball Building, Chicago 854 Example College. sung. c THE etlve DECEMBER, 1940 855 —
-jt.ttttapt-. SCHOOL OF MUSIC- the corner near the young misses in a west side school I resent the term as I haven’t any bus rounds quartet of tiom ™The a induced Parent Teachers Associa- President first complete the group breaks into ERNEST HUTCHESON, The ancestors from the Netherlands. l, and upon instruments that were already eI e m We h00 brought to Beth of their school song, tion members to contribute the nec- great grand- was i l , are known as a very practical and Zrtv version Christmas Music in the antique when your first used a the essary delicacies for a baked goods 1754 They were people. by a few ‘rah-rahs.’ It MUSICAL ART father was a lad. The opening carol ceme- hard working Some of the Soldered INSTITUTE OF at dawn in the school, and the sale, then persuaded a storekeeper to leuehtet Easter service ‘Deitsch’ in time at A. WEDGE, Dean Little Town of Bethlehem is likely to be Wie schoen auto- Pennsylvania different Ssmissal GEORGE Franklin his of display in an attractive win- tery. Benjamin little or are waiting to hear them from Page 802) Stern (How Brightly sections have nothing to do „ther children ( Continued, der Morgen lettel^ t Classes in Theory, Com- biography includes a ° ...” dow, after the affair had been ad- Individual vocal and instrumental instruction. . There are music, but in Bethlehem, experience. Moss and bark, paper Shines the Morning Star ) of the veryg with music their also grown up. which he speaks to lis- vertised by posters made in their of music education. trombones, wife in thing of daily community are not only waiting position, and all branches stumps of trees, diminutive fig- soprano trombones, alto in Bethlehem is a im- They and music” he heard to talk, too, school’s art department. When the and M. S. degrees in instru- what is known fine portance. It has advertised the finer they are waiting Courses leading to diploma and B. S. carved in wood, or fashioned in tenor trombones, and ten' ures 1756. till was opened, youthful salesladies departments. the great in of our city all over have heard the concert by singing, and public school music and little trees are the as the F-bass trombone, qualities the tor they mental, papier-mache, began to sing and with reason. of the whole family. Opinion Its value to Bethlehem the radio, even if they were — materials that are brought together grand-daddy Late Steel King's world. cannot way of Catalog on request. The to Therein was money enough to make the Moravian Church the trom- represented in terms of fortunate enough on this day and built up, with more or less skill, In M. Schwab, foun- be millions not Avenue, New York The late Charles it a praiseworthy contribution to the Room 122, 120 Claremont choir has a significant tradi- dollars. There is a vast Like the quota whose turn also laying a strong demand bone Company of difference see it. but of the Bethlehem Steel Orchestra. part. der which they were acquainted Detroit Symphony upon that faculty of imagination tional as the “Steel in a community boasts of a was to attend, and known everywhere That the helpful attitude of the One story At Winston-Salem, North Carolina, forest of fire-belching smokestacks, numbers played, for their which is so lively in them.” once told the writer: The with the the famous Salem College is King”, periods as well young people, as well as that of the told of a very poor child who made where and a ‘community with a heart’ music appreciation is populace, the orchestra SCHOOLS-COLLEGES pic- are proud to say the real audience had entire and his Christmas Putz by cutting which we has been as those of studying them. Their is a reciprocal one resulted from the SCHOOL tures from newspapers and gather- applied to Bethlehem. This Christ- been devoted to OF Mrs. Tilton, orchestra’s broad-visioned concep- MUSIC ing twigs and string and other little mas will be one of enormous pros- supervisors and CONVERSE_ COLLEGE; music 8. C. orchestra, tion of its place in the city’s scheme Ernst Bacon, Dean, Spartansburg, articles, so that he might have a perity to Bethlehem, as the new educational director of the of things: as a great Civic Institu- OF MUSIC Christmas celebration to suit his industrial expansion is beginning to coordinated the work of the COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT had Galesburg. 111. program, tion serving its community and its Chairman. own way of thinking. have an amazing effect. For the last school with the symphonic James MacC. Weddell, KNOX free upon request assemblies have survey of the state by performing great music and Catalogue sent Many of the Putz six years of my administration my thus giving them a accumulating in families. whether making that music available to as CONSERVATORY been long office has been flooded with relief year’s program as a whole— OF MUSIC many persons as possible. To the Wodo K. Miller. Pres- They represent a personal participa- cases often of an extremely tragic devoted to dance forms, op- SHENANDOAH, it was \ THREE FREE COURSES Courses leading to tion in Christmas. It is an expres- particular types city’s youth it brings the opportu- Kates and pathetic character. During the eratic selections, or 'Trinity Principle Pedagogy (Perfect) the B. Mus., and B. Mu 9. Ed. degrees. Christmas in nity of hearing all of the great mu- (Elementary and Advanced) reasonable. In the heart of the Shenandoah sion of the poetry of last four weeks these applicants have orchestral music. Tdgether with Musicianship of Piano Playing (New and Different) Veliev. Dayton. Virginia. the family. The Franciscans and practically disappeared. had been told sical works by offering each year a Now I ac- this,, the children cirux (not “do re mi’’ Jesuits, particularly in Bavaria, have diversified series of performances. not numbers tually find myself lonely in office things about the eiJirikir i my many interesting SINGING not intervals 46ttl* had scenes of the crib in the manger The 1940-41 schedule of the orches- j TEAR in the afternoons." composers. Moreover, with their at- EFFA ELLIS PERFIELD IKeadre - flRiene S for years. With this humble symbol tra includes, in addition to the 2-4859 Toach- SAcramento OPERA-Foi; .Acting, tending classmates, they had learned l 3 Schools DRAMA . DANCE, RADIO ing. Directing. Faculty 36. STAGE, SCREEN & ( Park Ave) New York City of the Bethlehem protestants, the School Children’s Free Concerts, six 1 03 E. 86th St. ., while learning. Graduates: Una Merkel, Fred with which the afternoon appearances ^Shannon. Cata the song f Astaire. Lee Tracy. Laurette Taylor, PeBffy size and the cost of the Putz means Concerts, ten low- Sec’y Schubert, 66 West 85th St.. N. . lacked that the re- Young People’s log. Apply Promissory Notes closed. All they little; it is the spirit. Toys and mun- priced “pop” concerts, eighteen free turning enthusiasts had had, as a Etude Adver- 7 dane things are never associated ( Continued from Page 796) summer concerts as well as twenty- Answering A REPRESENTATIVE &TC matter of fact, was visual experience. WANTED: with the Putz as they are with the one regularly priced performances. tisements always pays TRAIN CHILDREN’S VOICES streets turn in smiling wonder to see ~ " Remuneration**“' tree. There are no electric High Grade Work- Excellent Christmas Audience other words, here is fine music El G ESTER 160 W. 73rd St.. New York these modern troubadours who A Vast In I and delights the reader. Jl LOUISE W trains, no safety razors, no cameras, for every type of income, for purses make the place resound with their that experience will be theirs dolls, menageries, or express And no no flat, fat or bulging. When, as in the rendition of Prayer Thanksgiving, the next, or the one Established 1857 wagons. The custom of Putzing is of next month, or opportunity case of the School Children’s Con- also popular. Anyone may go up to Oh, Land of Lakes from Finlandia, after that; for this certs, no admission fee is asked, the CONSERVATORY the front door of any home and say: Send Out Thy Light, Erie Canal and works in rotational fashion. This orchestra assumes the entire obliga- others of similar quality. Sometimes free concerts will accom- BALTIMORE, MD. “May I come in to see the Putz?” and LITTLE BARK year six termed PEABODY A tion and plays what might be be sure of a welcome. The Bethlehem a child begins a spiritual, and since modate twenty-seven thousand and OTTO ORTMANN, Director ON THE HIGH C interest-bearing promissory notes. Municipal Putz is placed in some many of this group are colored, six hundred attendants at the audi- What these notes pay and will con- central position in the city. Last year TO WISH YOU. A there is immediate response. Their torium, and four times that number tinue to pay in cultural benefits to seventy-five thousand citizens from clapping emphasizes the strange of sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth this great city is incalculable. the neighboring country came to the rhythms and when the spiritual is grade pupils will listen to the radio of Music city to see the Putz. the shouting, happy type, one sees a performance. For seventeen years The World
transcendent joy on their faces. this plan has been delighting thou- ( Continued from Page 795) Millions of Lights Stimulating Vocal Practice little students and When the group is becoming a sands of eager young one The lighting of the Christmas City world fame to PETER ILICH TSCHAIKOWSKY’S tired, there are calls for individuals vitalizing their courses in music ap- (Continued from Page 811) MASTER MUSICIANS of is hard to describe; in fact, the whole anniversary is being com- join the faculties of colleges and univer- hundredth to perform. Perhaps L obliges, a preciation. Now the eighteenth sea- miles is already quoted also said: “It is far in Soviet Russia by five countryside for many lighted sities throughout the United States in- memorated lad who can out-Calloway any mem- son is under way. tone forward five bearing his portrait and appro- in altogether unique fashion. The better to think the clude Igor Stravinsky, again at Harvard stamps, ber of this particular group. He ren- The orchestra receives from its recently issued by the prosperous manufacturing cities of minutes and to sing one minute, University, Boston, Massachusetts; Egon priate designs, ders as much youthful listeners letters that authorities. Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton a swing tune with many than to practice the reverse.” And, Petri, pianist and teacher, Cornell Univer- postal located, there is a similar choir. One music of Bethlehem means so much eclat as is possible when you are express childlike and occasionally . Darius Milhaud, are separated only by a comparative- “It is the quality, not quantity of sity, Ithaca, New York; CONSERVATORY of the offices of this impressive group, to me because THE NEW ENGLAND when I was a youth 1 lurching through city traffic. misspelled “graditude”, letters that Mills College, Oakland, Cali- ly few miles. In fact, in driving vocal practice that is beneficial.” composer. in its seventy-fifth year, during the year, is to announce the was OF MUSIC, now a professional musician anc is very express preferences letters that Ernst Toch, composer-pianist, oc- through them they seem almost like “During the concert there and fornia; has inaugurated an entirely new curricu- death of the members of the congre- music teacher for three cupying the Alehin Chair as professor of one continuous city linked by a high- years; sec- little confusion. They seem preoc- make requests. When the Flight of lum, offering a four-year course leading gation. The first chorale is one by ond because I have long composition at the University of South- way twenty miles long. Bethlehem, been con- cupied with the importance of re- the Bumble Bee was programmed “ForUntoUs a Child Is Born” to the degree of Bachelor of Music. which everyone who hears it knows vinced that ern California Music School; the mem- however, is the center and it is not music is of priceless edu- maining within sphere of their not long ago, the pupils of one school the (Continued from Page 810) Alphonse that a death has occurred. The next cational and social bers of the Pro Arte Quartet— THE OPERA THEATRE recently was surprising to learn that the Christ- value, and, ir elders’ approval and so sit smugly wrote to Mr. Paine, percussionist of chorale, however, is unusual. By the Onnou, first violin; Laurent Halleux, sec- organized in Chicago to present lyric mas electrical equipment owned by case of such a center, of the -play asleep in the old musician’s enor- within a halo of surprising goodness. orchestra, to ask if he would fast viola, and ascertaining the chorale selected, mous business and ond violin; Germain Prevost, masterpieces seldom performed by major the city is valued at over thirty thou- advertising valut This does not interfere with their it on his xylophone. There was a arms. the community may find out at once Warwick Evans, violoncello, at the Uni- opera companies. Under the direction of sand dollars. The city fathers con- in drawing people to the city. great bell of the nearby Multi- enjoyment of the music, and they period of suspense, then a dither of As the Giacomo Rimini, six productions will be whether the person deceased is tudes come to the closing tribute four thousand dollars an- Bethlehem for th( react magnetism. anticipation, and last the thrilling cathedral began to chime RUDOLPH GANZ has composed a new season, young or old, joyfully to its at given during the current the first male or female, mar- music, and smile of nually to the Christmas decorating thousands when thej for the performance! swiftly fly- hours of Christmas Day, a work for piano and orchestra in which “II Matrimonio Segreto” by ried or unmarried. When the audience rises Under his of which, fund, local think of Bethlehem face. and merchants make think of it noi thrilling seem to ing hammers, that well known insect utter peace stole over Handel’s he will appear as soloist with the Chi- Cimarosa, was given on October 20th. The music of the choir is song together, they generous contributions. impres- merely in the hard this Yule- Orchestra under Fred- and fast terms o; com- buzzed and realistically To no one in England had cago Symphony sive, highly individual and have distilled an essence of bumbled so most a powerful industrial than erick Stock, in February. DESIRE DEFAUW, formerly called “the center, but ir that both audi- tide brought greater happiness The Trombone Choir pleasing. Notwithstanding this, plete happiness. seeing and hearing dictator of Belgium” because of they terms of the most not have musical beautiful of arts entire ences were enthralled. In fact, there to the old master. Did he When Christmas morning arrives tell a story in Bethlehem of how the “On the trip home, the a drama based the many musical posts he held, is now They tinnfc 0f the little child? THE LAST CONCERTO, cultured citizen: more was just one regret in the whole af- the priceless love of a it is proclaimed at dawn from the choir saved the city from the In- of group is much more calm and life and music of Samuel Cole- a refugee in the United States. During the community ring- on the as followers o: re- fair, and over the bells were tower of the Moravian Church by dians. It appears that, when the In- reflective. Someone laughingly which was that Rimsky-Kor- Over ridge-Taylor, written by Harriet Gibbs the coming season, he will be a guest “ “ P™ el'ss »»» the sakoff’s out the message from “The Mes- conductor of the Boston Symphony Or- one of the most ancient and un- dians intended to attack the city, to fhe marks that L had been ‘in bee blew away much too soon. ing Marshall, of Washington, D. C., has been ci“- in concert, Reflecting siah” that had now found echo with great chestra and will, doubtless, have a return usual groups of instrumentalists in the choir went into action and the Bethlehem’s groove’ on the trip to the the orchestra’s interest presented in Negro centers active and engagement with the NBC Symphony America, the famous Bethlehem Indians were so terrorized by the pruden but after hearing the beautiful music in them, the students take an active his heart: success. The National Negro Music Cen- Mayor, Robert Peiffe, first recently to God in the highest is endeavoring to have it made a Orchestra, which he conducted last Trombone Choir of from fifteen to sounds that they ran away and to the sah he was ‘In the mood.’ Others are interest in the musicians’ drive for “Glory ter writer: “I will music festivals of December. am what i s funds, on earth, peace, good feature of the Negro twenty-five performers who play never came back. caffe- busy giving voice to plans for their and they voluntarily do what And a Pennsylvania (Continued on Page 860) Dutchman, they towards men.” the coming year. although own music making in the future. can to help. Last year, some 856 857 THE ETUDE DECEMBER, 1940 . A : ;
Class A, fourteen to The Junior Etude will The First Noel sixteen years of age award three worth while Etude The First Noel Junior Class B, eleven to ( Continued each month for the ) prizes fourteen; Class C, interesting and most eleven years. hand “And now, it is almost for our under Bf €. Jl. Q. were made entirely by time original stories or essays books Contest Names of prize win- were very precious and valuable. meeting to adjourn, and we must on a given subject, and and ners, and their con- Club was meet- only a few of these hand sing a few carols before we go. Who for correct answers to The Allegro Music There were will appear on this page in a hand went open to all boys and tributions, before Christ- Only one up, and that books, and they belonged to wants to go to the piano first? puzzles. Contest is ing for the last time written whether future issue of The Etude. The thirty was Tom’s. time, as fa- girls under sixteen years of age, learned people of the Choose and accompany your contributors will be given hon- mas. the or not. Contestants next best to “I can,” he said: vorite,” a Junior Club member suppose you are all going was long before the invention of Miss Linwood directed. orable mention. “I this are grouped according to age as follows this year? “Adeste, fideles, Up went Mary Belle’s hand. “Si- sing Christmas carols printing.” Lceti triumphantes; SUBJECT FOR THIS MONTH asked Miss Linwood. “The people in those days must lent Night,” she announced as she of tho Venite, venite in Bethlehem. time, since went to the keyboard. The class sang “Oh, yes,” answered some have had lots of spare were raised. Natum videte read books or it very well. members, as hands they never had to terin (boniest party, Regem Angelorum; (j “My sister’s having a carol newspapers,” remarked Betty. “Jack, your turn next. What will there,” said Venite, adcremus Dominum.” and I’m going to be “But those people had other ways it be?” Helen. “Good gracious,” exclaimed Betty, about events,” Miss Lin- “I don’t know,” he answered. “I of learning CONTEST RULES is going to “Our Sunday School “you certainly know lots of Latin. I continued. “They saw them like them all so well.” wood b a E'-e,” left corner and your address in sing out of doors, Christmas wish I did.” in stained-glass windows, “Good King Wenceslaus,” whis- * «tr»dTl“(A. R, Tr C) m™ ip"«r in upper pictured 2 NlmT tn.re than one she,, of paper, bo right eorner .If your paper. If you nerd said Ned, “and I’m going with “Why don’t you study it?” in plays, sometimes pered Ned. Jack played it, and every- ,”e upper teased in paintings, and sure to do this on each sheet. do not use a typewriter. Al.GEST them.” Ned. “It’s not very hard.” mystery and miracle plays. St. one sang lustily. 3. Write on one side of paper only and called . > v . i u-nrk for von. conduct the Miss “My father’s going to Francis wanted his townspeople to “Tom, it is your turn next.” the Community tree ever: Linwood nodded toward him. singing at see a stage representation of the before Christmas, piano, as he night the week Infant and the manger in Bethle- Tom walked to the I’m going with him. I'm going slyly, “Adeste Fidelis, in Learning Mistakes and hem, so, in the year twelve hundred announced right front and watch him Adeste Fideles to be up and twenty-three, he prepared such Latin.” The Piano Honorable Mention for conduct,” joined in Jack, with :nrac I can’t,” cried several at (!3g 33idneu d3uiheli an affair for Christmas Eve, and he “Oh, Class A) Essays: “Come now. boys and girls, we are (Prize winner in September pride. their carol asked the people to come to see it once; but they opened piano! Not Montgom- getting away from our subject. Since What fun it would be to be a Harriet Ruby Gross; Betty Ruth “My mother plays the organ in printed belong- Hamilton; and to sing hymns; and that is how books and sang it from the a concert grand, nor the instrument ery; Betsy Fay Winfield; Marcia “Wait a minute," said Daddy, who progress more rapid.” so many of you are going to take second-hand Kanglser; Mari- church, and I’m going to her carol to learn it ing to a great composer, but a Eleanor Vock; Ferdinand J. our Christmas caroling first started.” page, and all promised with Elizabeth had been listening to Alice “learning “Well, that might be true,” said part in carol singing, I think you one, rather out of tune; perhaps even anne Klrecher; Rolford Freytag; services. I guess I’ll be kept busy,” gift to “The year twelve hundred and from memory as a Christmas a broken key. mended by some ingenious Corcorran; Marian Craighead; Marjorie Jack- her mistakes,” as he called it. “I’ve Alice, thoughtfully. “Maybe you are should know something about the Bert’s equally proud comment. I would not care if my paint Betts; Patsy Anderson; Doris Hay- was twenty-three seems awfully long ago, Miss Linwood. music lover. son; Jean before that note is right, dulled; I Holman; told you a wrong Daddy, you usually are. But “Good, good,” said Miss Linwood. carols. Who knows when the first was chipped a bit. or my varnish ward; Katherine Shlppen; Jeanette it?” asked Helen. “And now, good-bye and Merry ran his little toy Kohlbrumer; nearly always the result of taking what am I to do about it?” ones were sung?" she asked. doesn’t would not care If a baby Laura Nell Peterson; Maria “And we are going to sing some I would be happy know- John Green Landis; “It was long ago,” Bert told her, Christmas to everybody,” said Miss car over my keys, for Cynthia MacDowell; false steps, or some wrong fingering “First of all, look over the finger- Up went Bert's hand as he mother of Stillwell; Bobby carols now, before the meeting is an- Linwood, and everyone answered: ing I could give pleasure to the Helen Jean Britton; Barbara leading up to the mistake; so, you ing very carefully. And remember dryly. family. Of course. Junior would thump Drewmanson; Mildred Lehman; Edna For- over. Each member may choose a nounced. “The angels sang the first the “Tell us some more, Miss Linwood,” “And Merry Christmas to you and the keys before he started to practice, and sythe; Gertrude Marston; Ohne Larson; Julia see it is useless to stop after you have that look over does not mean over one.” and he quietly: favorite.” sang hurry away the minute his time was up. Sis- Gallagher; Robert MacBlrney; Eleanor Fox. HEARD the mistake and make fran- look. Incorrect pleaded Ned, who liked to hear in- to EVERYBODY.” fingering is responsi- " The ft "St Noel, the angels did ter would sometimes slip into the room to Father tic dabs at other notes to correct it. ble for lots of incorrect notes, as say. teresting things and had a good try out the season’s latest hits; and some of his favorite You should try to make •preventions well as poor rhythm. Then, play your memory. would grimly try to play Was to certain poor shepherds Portrait Puzzle classics. Mother would play a few hymn of mistakes, instead of dabbing at phrase slowly, and when you “Well, St. Francis’ idea became she would remind come in fields as the lay." tunes, and when she stops By Harvey Peake Junior it was his time to practice. what you think are corrections. They to the troublesome note, ACCENT it. The First Noel very popular and spread far and "Yes. those every Sunday I would thank God that corrections, will are the words of the And are not and you This will help to place it correctly wide, and now Christmas would not Here are the names of eight com- American family, and do carol"—Miss Linwood nodded—“and I could live in this make the same mistake the next and in your mind. Play it a number of “Mine is The First Noel,” said seem like Christmas without its posers who want to honor a ninth my bit toward making music. now who knows what Noel means?” Edna L. Gifford (Age 15). the next and the next times until times this way until it sticks in your Betty. “And is mine Joy to the carols and creches.” one. Each one contributes one letter Rhode Island finally you learn the mistake just as mind and fingers. She looked around the room, as no Then you can play World,” added Doris. Two more “What is a creche?” asked several out of his name to make the name of one answered. “Come on, can't some thoroughly as you learn the good it with proper expression and appro- hands were raised, and Miss Linwood members at once. places. You see, this will make your priate speed. Then “ one raise a hand?” The Piano think of your nodded toward them. Come All Ye "Creche is the French word for piece as a smooth, rhythmic Tom raised his timidly. "I think (Prize winner in Class B) whole, Faithful,” announced Tom, who knew crib, or manger,” Miss Linwood ex- it is Juniors of Oakland, California and not a patchwork of scrambles a lot, but the French word for Christ- The piano Is an instrument that brings seldom spoke. “That is plained. In Indian costume recital beauty to the home, school and church. It is and stumbles.” my favorite, too,” mas." agreed Ned. “Tell us some more,” again pleaded becoming more popular each year. When It Christmas Game for Club “All right Daddy, I’ll “Certainly.” said Miss Linwood. try it right “It is a fine old tune,” Ned. is played correctly, it brings out the beauty said Miss Prize Winners for September Meetings or Parties away and I’m sure I will get the Linwood. “Can anybody “and the French may have come of the composer’s thoughts, and shows man- here sing it “Tell us about some of our carols,” kind what beautiful art can be expressed wrong notes right this time.” in its from the Latin, natalis. or birthday; Arithmetic Puzzle: Each player in turn repeats what original Latin?” she asked. suggested Mary Belle. through sound and carol comes from the Latin, too. enjoy playing my piano each day and And Class A, Edith Otaka (Age 14). Washington. the previous player said and adds “We have some lovely ones,” Miss I fun as any branch of education. Class B, Lois Howard (Age 13), Louisiana. and means to sing and perhaps to It as much one new item, dropping out of the Linwood began. “Adeste Fideles, or Through piano music you can express your- Class C, Jean Ann Bradley (Age 9), South sing and dance at the same time." completely to all people of any Dakota. game on “forgets.” The one staying Come All Ye Faithful, was written self fully and is universal language. in the longest wins. “Are the carols very old?” asked country, for music a about seventeen hundred and eighty, In other words, the piano is an instrument Starter: did Betty. of Answer to September Arithmetic What Santa bring though the composer is not known. of all the people and for all the people “Yes, indeed, are, any nationality. you? First player: He brought me a most of them It Puzzle: was sung for the first time in the Doreen Grimes (Age 13). sonata by Beethoven. Second player: though not all. Does any one know Portuguese chapel in London. Joy to Texas 1756 minus 1685 equals 71; plus 1797 equals He brought me a sonata by Beetho- who started the Christmas carol 1868; minus 35 equals 1833; minus 8 equals the World was written to melody In the above names, a the ninth one. 1825; minus 8 equals 1817; minus 10 ven and a book of terms. Third idea?” No hands were raised this equals by Handel; and the music of Hark, this letter is always a capital. Get The Piano 1807; minus 16 equals 1791, the year of Mo- player: He brought me a sonata by time. zart’s death. the Herald Angels Sing was com- these capital letters together, rear- (Prize winner in Class C) Beethoven, a book of terms and a “I don't.” confessed Helen. "I posed by Mendelssohn. I Saw Three range them and find the name of The piano Is a common musical instru- new piano. Next player: He brought never thought about it before.” Instrument, be- Honorable Mention for Ships is very old, having come down the ninth composer. ment. It is a sort of string me a sonata by Beethoven, a book “I guess I just they were cause when the keys are pressed down a thought from the September Puzzles fifteenth century.” little hammer strikes the wire attached to of terms, a new piano and a music always sung at Christmas time." “What about King Wences- it, and it makes a tone different from all Eleanor Matusiak; Marian Craighead; Erma bag. Next player: Good Dear Junior Etude: He brought me a said Mary Belle. at our other tones. When different keys are played L. Climer; Glenn Trotter; Marianne Kircher; CHRISTfllRS laus?” asked Bert. Our Music flub meets once n month sonata by Beethoven, taCe turns being hosts together beautiful harmonies can be made. Rosemarie Volos; Dolores Kepusta; a book of “The story is quite interesting.” teacher’s studio. We Marjorie “That tells about a legend of St. and hostesses. We play pieces for each other. The piano is also the accompaniment to Jackson; Florence Decker; Phyllis Maxwell; terms, a new piano, a music bag, Miss finished we tell what we Linwood told them. “It began When the piece is other instruments, and to the voice. If you Mary Ellen Merrick; Elsie Taschek; Florenee Wenceslaus of Bohemia, who was playing. Each time we have a and the Wild Rider by Schumann. in like about the start in early to learn to play the piano, Narel; Betty Ruth Montgomery; the thirteenth century, and St. instrument player come and play for Cecelia May And so born in nine hundred and eight. different you may play nicely when you grow up. Scott; Ethel Dice; Claire Dawson; on. Francis, u^ and we learn about it. We know about Buster who lived in Assisi in Italy, trum- composers have written beautiful Jones; Addle McKinley; Silent Night (“My favorite,” whis- the flute, the viola, the violoncello, the Many Helen Hughes; Mary Any number can play this game. is hosts and hostesses responsible for it. You see. in those pet and the bugle. The music for the piano. It was invented by Julia Smith; Constance Elmore; Harriet pered Mary Belle.) was composed by before we go home. Our How long can you “stay in”? days, serve refreshments Christoforl from spinets and harpsichords. Hoffman; Paul Donohue; Etienne Marcel; very few people could read, and ni>,h ia intorAfiflnP’ Franz Gruber, who was born in Aus- Cecelia May Scott (Age 10), Hazel Cooper; Francis Fellows; Henrietta ( Continued i Michigan Cornog; Elsa McMannus; on Next Page tria in seventeen eighty-seven. Sydney Heston.
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A dictionary noon, PRESSER’S HOLIDAY RARGAINS—Con- part of the System (11:05 to terms and symbols used “Prague Symphony, No. 38, in D.” Broadcasting The World of Music tinuing our custom of special price of all musical Concerts of the symphony and the child is in- Great Music from the is again di- E.S.T.) . and music has been included The program of the 20th ( Continued from Page reductions on music albums school, under the 857) look up the definition as each Series and B, and orchestra of the literature works, the Theodore Presser structed to vided between A Kreisler, Broadcasting Studios of Alexander von AMERICAN new term appears. the opening half is entitled “Flute direction SOUTH MUSIC was featured Co. again presents this year money- as one of Single copies of this book may be (Continued from Page 852) selection marked the organization in three concerts of Brazilian music at saving opportunities for the gift buying and Clarinet.” The chief at the the air. of Modem Prices ordered in advance of publication Mozart’s “Clar- the best of its kind on the Museum Art in New York season. These are Holiday Cash be played. The latter half of the pro- will be the Finale of 25 cents, postpaid. Luther and City during October. Burle Marx, Bra- remittance with order delivery is special cash price of “Motion in Music” is According to Frank and for gram, called “Myths and Legends in inet Concerto.” composer, and Zora Layman, who sing the songs zilian Hugh Ross of the made postpaid. Selected items from the Music,” has musical examples from the title of the latter half, and the ONCE-UPON-A-TIME STORIES OF THE been singing for Schola Cantorum, assisted by famous Holiday Offer will be found on advertis- and selections chosen include such fa- all Americans have For Young Pian- Pierne, Gluck Wagner. The Brazilian musicians, conducted the issue and those desiring GREAT MUSIC MASTERS, three hundred years (Sun- con- ing pages in this broadcast of the 13th is divided be- vorites as On Muleback from Char- the past Elizabeth Robinson Inter- certs. Among featured artists was Artur to have a list of every publication in- ists, by Grace NBC-Blue Network) : Series and D; the first part, pentier’s “Impressions of Italy,” the day morning, gave his esting stories of the lives of the great tween C pon- Rubinstein who usual excellent cluded in the Holiday Offer are invited “Fly- “ you don’t have to consult their music make dealing with musical forms, is called Spinning Song from Wagner’s — performances of Villa-Lobos’ composi- to send a postal request to the Theodore masters coupled with scholarly tomes to get the collection as “Theme and Variations,” and the se- ing Dutchman,” and the Barcarolle derous, tions. Presser Co., 1712 Chestnut St., Philadel- this an excellent recital history of your to music lections scheduled are the Andante from Offenbach’s “Tales of Hoff- lowdown on the phia, Pa. Ask for a copy of the complete well as an interesting approach Just know HOMER WICKENDEN was appointed second grade from Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony,” mann.” American predecessors. Holiday Offer. appreciation for first and all that Director of the Metropolitan Opera Guild, element has an and Wedding March from the “Rus- The Cincinnati Conservatory of the songs, and you know piano pupils. The story this fall. The Guild is planning to or- FOLD- pianists and the volume for there is to know about them.’ In the CHRISTMAS MUSICAL GREETING appeal for young tic Wedding Symphony” by Gold- Music returned four weeks ago ganize radio listeners by connected establishing two ERS Could there possibly be a more affords an excellent opportunity for mark. The latter half of the broad- its seventh season of Saturday belief that there is a song — thousand groups throughout the country, minded inaugurate place, and event appropriate way for musically teachers and parents to cast is given over to Mozart’s morning concerts over the Columbia with every person, gather in homes, clubs to and college individuals to extend the season’s greet- studio and home music apprecia- Luther is ex- school, in the United States, auditoriums, to listen to broadcasts by ings to their musi- tion hours. The stories are so written ploring dusty archives and memora- the Metropolitan Opera Company. cally minded friends that children and adults may enjoy them. for long forgotten folk ballads. bilia or associates than to So expertly have the selections been ar- WHERE I STUDY? fifteen years, THE PHILADELPHIA CHAMBER STRING SHALL GO TO He has been at it for with beauti- effective THIS It is “say it” ranged that they possess an SIMEONIETTA, founded and conducted THE COVER FOR MONTH— and the results of his researches will dvance of^Publication ers fully conceived and within the possible that any one anywhere Offe fullness though brought by Fabien Sevitzky, opened Its fifteenth hardly soon appear in a book. The Luther- reasonably priced pianist. prove that a greater variety of capabilities of the young ZXZXXXXZZXXXZZZXTTZTXXTXZrZXTXXXXXXZXIXXXTXXXXXZZZX'ZTZXT anniversary season on October 17th in could nx singers, featuring Miss Lay- “musicated” Christ- volume for first and Layman efforts has been used to tell Those seeking a M the Bellevue-Stratford Ballroom. pictorial —December 1940- Private TEACHERS(Westem) RUSSELL A. WOOD this untapped reper- mas cards? second grade pupils in which the art of man, draw on the story of, or convey the spirit of, a Teacher of Voice toire of for their weekly pro- These colorful and piano playing and music appreciation songs ALEXANDRE GRETC1IAN1NOFF (gra- subject as has been the case with Christ- ROSE OUGH School of Music cleverly designed fol- are correlated, and whose desire it is to gram, and the songs are presented cha'-ne-rtof), the Russian composer- mas. The great arti:*-s of all ages in Central Y.M.C.A. College All of the books in this list are in VOICE der-type cards, costing only 5 cents each instill in children the love of good music, as they originally were sung, without pianist, is teaching holding to the sacred theme of Christmas Former Assistant to Lazar S. Samoiloff now in New York preparation for publication. The low 1234 Kimball Hall Chicago, III. or 50 cents a dozen, including envelopes, will find this album particularly suitable. in Hollywood fancy arrangements and instrumen- City, an exile both from his native land have conveyed the glory of the first Advance Offer Cash Prices apply Reopened Her Voice Studios at it practical for teachers, students, publication orders for sin- in different ways, some Delivery make Advance of 1931 —8TH AVENUE OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA tations. In his research Luther has and from France, the country of his Christmas many only to orders placed Now. DR. FRANCIS L. YORK of art to inject a bit of Telephone Glencourt 6115 (postpaid) will made when the and patrons the gle copies may be placed at the special Advance Piano Interpretation and the Theory work come across some interesting data. adoption. At seventy-six, the composer concentrating on the Star, others on the be required for the degrees of Mus. Bach., Mus. Mas., are published. Paragraphs de- their personality into a traditional cus- advance of publication cash price, 40 EDNA GUNNAR PETERSON has survived two wars, two revolutions Angelic Host, others on the Shepherds hooks and Ph. D. in music. For instance, the British under scribing each publication follow on tom. Incidentally, dozen lots may be as- cents, postpaid. DETROIT and the loss of two homes, yet fields overlooking Bethlehem, and Concert Pianist—Artist Teacher INSTITUTE OF MUSICAL ART he and his in the Detroit, Mich. Cornwallis marched into battle, he these pages. sorted if desired. 229 So. Harvard wife look forward with vivid enthusiasm others on the Manger scene. In recent Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif. found out, to the music of The Perhaps these identifying names of EIGHTEEN MINIATURE SKETCHES, For FE. 2597 to their new life and work in this coun- years current art work for the Christmas Private Teachers ( Eastern World Turned Upside Down. the different folders will help you to the Piano , by N. Louise Wright—With LAZAR S. SAMOILOFF try. The composer, once a pupil of season has embraced all possible angles “Between 1820,” your selection: Silent Night (cover every youngster taking piano lessons 1790 and Luther - - - - - Child's Own Book—Foster—Tapper 10 make Voice teacher of famous singers Rimsky Korsakoff ( rim shki kor' sa of the sacred message of Christmas, and BARBARA BLATHERWICK tells us, “there were more than two Child's Own Book—Kevin—Tapper 10 illustrated above), A Song of Best representing an individualism which k6f > , is probably the oldest living for the sake of children, small From rudiments to professional engagements mem- frequently Classic Masters Duet Book—Fiano—Beer 35 Recital - Coloratura Soprano - Opera Wishes, Lyre and Wreath, Joy to the must be considered by the Beginners accepted. Special teachers' courses thousand songs written about presi- ber of the Russian national school. and grown-up, Santa Claus, brightly dec- Classics for the Church Pianist—Earhart .50 Teacher of Voice Eighteen Miniature Sketches— Piano World, Carol Star Beams, and The World teacher, and with every 6IC So. Van Ness Ave., dents and admirals; the rest, about orated Christmas trees, be-ribboned holly Los Angeles, Cal. The Italian Bel Canto, founded on the Wright 20 principles of Manuel in Solemn Stillness. If, however, you teacher in some measure Garcia three thousand more, were comedy ALBERT VON DOENIIOFF. pianist, leaves, and sprigs of mistletoe often are First Solo Album—Wood Wind or Brass 121 Madison Ave. New York Murray Hill 6-6963 * six folder- ELIZABETH SIMPSON composer and educator, passed away in Instrument and Piano—Webber 50 would like to examine the having his or her own songs, none of which strikes us utilized. now Games Dances Stecher and Mueller.. 2.00 them, Author of "Basic Pianoforte Technique" his New York City home, October 4th, and — cards before ordering a quantity of individualism figure in KATE S. CHITTENDEN as very funny.” In bringing to light The Etude Music Magazine had a Magic Feather of Mother Goose, The at the the Theodore Presser Co. has arranged teaching procedures, Teacher of Teachers. Coach of Young Artists. these age of sixty, after a long Illness. number of Christmas cover ideas sug- Juvenile Operetta—Austin and Sawyer 30 Pupils Prepared Pianoforte — Repertory — Appreciation old ballads inspired by histori- for Concert Work. Class Courses Mr. von Doehnhoff, son of Dr. Edward My Own Hymn Book—Easy Piano Collec- for the sale of a packet Including one there is as a result a need in Technique, Pianistic Interpretation, THE WYOMING, 853 7th AVE., gested to it this year, and it was finally Normal cal incidents, Luther hopes to ac- tion Richter 30 for Methods for Piano Teachers. NEW YORK von Doenhoff and Mine. Helene von — of each, complete with envelopes, for a tremendous variety quaint decided that a subject holding to the My Piano Book—Richter 25 Americans of this generation the special price of 25 cents. Be sure to of elementary teaching 609 Sutter St., San Francisco; Doenhoff, former Metropolitan Opera sacred message of Christmas and yet Once-Upon-a-Time Stories of the Great 2833 Webster St., Berkeley, Cal. ALBERTO JONAS with the Americans who sang them singer, Music Masters—Easy Piano Collection place your order now, especially if you materials being available. was a director of The Bohemians, bringing it right into the present time Celebrated Spanish Piano Virtuoso long ago. believe Robinson 4o wish this “trial” packet, so that you will We that those who secretary of the Musicians Foundation would Dr. Wright makes a Teacher of many famous pianists be very fitting. In the safety and are unfamiliar have ample time to get your musical contribution to elementary educa- Private Teachers (Mid-West) 19 WEST 85TH ST., N. Y. C. Tel. Endicott 2-2084 with the Luther-Lay- and secretary-treasurer of the Walter security of this country certainly the new On Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Philadelphia, as Christmas greetings on their way. tional material with these very at- man programs will find considerable W. Naum berg Foundation. church bells piano Director of Piano Department in the Combs College ringing out on the Christ- tractive decidedly practical Eighteen of Music, 1925 Chestnut St. interest in them at this time. mas morn of 1940 ought to awaken in still may be scanning the field for a and CECILE DE HORVATH N NADINE SKORI.INE, famous Russian MY PIANO ROOK, by Ada Richter—A sur- Miniature Sketches. These selections Folk songs are sung in the hearts of Americans a deeper sense likely selection that they could use as a Concert (Frank) (Ernesto) their orig- age of piano students Pianiste and Teacher concert singer known as La Plevitskaia, Listed below are a vey of the starting carry young piano pupils through needed LaFORGE-BERUMEN inal form on the CBS network pro- of the Christmas message. Christmas offering. Pupil of the noted virtuoso and conductor, STUDIOS died October 1st in Rennes prison, would perhaps disclose a range of from training in rhythm, fingering, phrasing, gram “Back The artist who produced this cover to few that are worthy of consideration. Of Ossip Voice Piano Where I Came From,” years, with the largest num- Gabrilowitsch — Rennes, France, where she was serving also be exam- five to fifty staccato and legato playing, and other Frank LaForge teacher of heard meet the desires of The Etude is Miss course these numbers may 418 Fine Arts Bldg. III Lawrence Tibbett since 1922 Monday, Wednesday Chicago, and Fri- sentence for complicity in kidnap- ber commencing somewhere between the MOO Park Ave., Corner 89th St., New York the Verna ined “On Approval”. technical and interpretative details, with- day (10:30-10:45 P.M., Shaffer. Tel. Atwater 9-7470 E.S.T.) . from eight to twelve. While the MAE ELEANOR KIMBERLY Two ing of the White Russian General ages out letting the pupil feel that he or she folk song specialists, solos little difficulty in selecting a Alan Lomax Eugene De Miller. She was fifty-four vocal teacher has is being forced to practice studies or Coach—Accompanist— Pianist CHRISTMAS MUSIC—The month of De- and Nicholas Breathe Your Soft Prayer to Christ the for either the kindergarten or Studio EDITH SYRENE LISTER Ray, write these years of age. cember method exercises. little sketch is filled with —Room 422, Fine Arts Bldg. pro- always finds a few individuals, Child (High & Low) C. B. Hawley $0.60 Each 410 S. Collaborator and Associate Teacher with the grams, and the G. 60 older first grade pupil, it is often per- Michigan Ave. Chicago, 111. regular members of due to the pressure or Emmanuel (High & Low) C. Spross musical interest and bears a title such as late W. Warren Shaw of other duties Tel.—Wab. 7579 Home Tel.—Gra. 1547 the RHKNK-H conduc- in Oil Judea (High & Low) (Violin Obbl.) find the right book for the cast are the Golden ATON, composer and because plexing to appeals to a child. These studies are for in AUTHENTIC VOICE PRODUCTION Gate Quar- of some unavoidable slip-up, Adam Geibel 60 tor, died at his home in Chatou, France, child has completed a kindergarten 405 tet, Burl Ives, Night Nights (High & Med.) (OD) who pupils along in the first grade EVANGELINE Carnegie Hall, New York City. and Woody Guthrie suddenly discovering that of and they LEHMAN, Mus. Doc. (Wed.) Troup Music on October 9th. B. Van De Water 50 Studio, Lancaster, Pa. all famous for method. carry into the level of early second grade Thursday. 309 Presser Bldg., their authentic inter- another anthem, a short Ring Out, Ye Merry Christmas Bells (High COMPOSER and VOCAL COACH Philadelphia Pa. Ada Richter, realizing the importance pretations of the cantata, an easy pageant, & Med.) Grace Bush 50 work. Dr. Lehman has coached some of the old-time ballads. AI, H. most famous CANBV, retired theatrical mana- This Is the Day the Christ Is Born (High of a work to follow up her own Kinder- singers of the In advance of publication teachers Paris Grand Opera. Terms on RICHARD or something of the sort is Low) (OD) A. Walter Kramer 50 may application. McCLANAHAN ger and former actor and newspaper & garten Class Book, has conceived this Representative TOBfAS needed to round out the Undimmed Star of Bethlehem (High & order a single copy of tins book at the 167 Elmhurst Ave., MATTHAY man, died in Am- (Highland Park), Detroit, Mich. Private lessons, the Brunswick Home, Low) W. H. Neidlinger 60 work from the experience gained in her class lessons in Fundamentals Christmas program. Every low advance of publication cash price of Lecture-demonstrations for teachers ityville. Long Island, on October 15th. at full appreciation of year this classes. With the postpaid, delivery 806 Steinway Bldg., New York City the same situation arises and ORGAN 20 cents, to be made as ARNOLD SCHULTZ age of eighty-four. In the Eighties, phraseology required for the juvenile every year a few Adeste Fideles Reading-Lemare .40 . soon as the publication is completed Teacher of Piano he directed more people learn to by opera . .50 tours of several comic Carol Fantasy R. Diggle. . explains in Author of the appreciate A mind, the author a most engravers, revolutionary treatise on FRANTZ PROSCHOWSKI successes the meaning of “Presser Serv- A Christmas Carol (Joseph Lieber, Joseph the lithographers, and bind- piano technique and produced "The Prince of original and graphic manner such dry “W lthout any -friction, ice”. Special pains Mine) W. S. Nagle ers. "The Riddle of the Pianists' Vocal Teacher the bad has Pilsen” are taken to han- Fingers" for Henry- W. Savage, in London. Christmas Pastoral (Puer Natus) H. A. necessary fundamentals as the key- published by the University 200 W. 57th St., place dle every A but of Chicago Press New Yorl< to the better music, the Christmas music order, whether Matthews .50 622 FINE Tel: COLumbus 5-2136 better staff, clefs, notes, etc. CLASSICS FOR THE CHURCH ARTS BLDG. CHICAGO, ILL. it be regular J. H. Rogers .35 board, PIANIST, good, and in MRS. Euro- mail, special delivery, or Joyous March some cases the MARY WILCZEK, former E. S. Hosmer .50 good t March of the Wise Men The step by step progress has been Compiled by Luciie Earhart Many of air mail, in the efficient our RAYMOND ALLYN SMITH, Ph.B., A.A.G.O., best. Millions pean and American concert violinist, most manner Prelude and Christmas Pastoral (OD) C. F. E. dwelling in planned, with but one new prin- older organists remember. the EDWARD TREUMANN the lower possible so that the Manney .50 carefully time when Dean died at her home in Pleasantville, New desired materials will Concert Pianist and darkness of Silent Night Gruber-Kohlmann .40 ciple introduced with each lesson. A the use of a piano for the rendition Central Y.M.C.A. College —Artist-Teacher accepting mere rhv be on hand when wanted. Quick action of Recommended by Emil Von Jersey, October fourteenth. At one time School of Music Sauer, Moritz Moszkowski no'se as number of short exercises are placed in offertories, voluntaries, and other and Josef Hofmann. a substitute for now in ordering specific publications or PIANO SOLO serious Complete courses leading to degrees. Coeduca- music, have Mrs. Wilczek was concert master of the tional. Fully Studio, Carnegie Hall, Suite 837, 57th St. at learned requesting Eve (Gr. 3) Carl Heins 30 the back of the book, with the necessary music during church services was much accredited. Day or Evening. Low tuition. 7th Ave something of the Boston composed “On Approval" selections is Christmas Tel. Columbus 5-4357 New York inner signif Fadettes, an orchestra Night. (Gr. 5) Gruber-Kohlmann 40 Kimball Hall, 306 S. Wabash CiG sure Silent instructions regarding their use with the less frequent than nowadays. If a Ave., Chicago, Illinois Summer Master Class—June to and of to get results if you order from church Sept.—Apply now emotional power of music women players, and for twenty years xxxxxxx xxxxixxxsi as a “Presser’s”. PIANO SOLO COLLECTION progressing lessons. Special pieces cov- lacked the possession of a pipe organ xxxxzxxxx xxxrxxxxxxxx xxxx-xxxxxx itTTTTi guage.” she toured Europe Unite] States h Dr. Walter Da, and the Scenes from the all important holidays arose!,. Soloists, vocal The Child Christ. Storied ering the through- (even a small one into which the wind as a concert violinist. or instrumental, are not (Gr. 4) (OD) Louise 860 Childhood of Christ out the seasons have been added as rushed a was pumped by hand) , there was usually quite so much, and many of them Robyn 1 * 00 THE ETUDE Advertisement December, 1940 861 — — . ? . . . . : —.
Books will be pub- Four different Solo Magazine carry the official receipt of the valu- this clever work will appeal to expe- have made many as follows: Theodore Presser Company. Help us to to the authorities who teachers who aim to lished CLASSICS FOR THE CHURCH PIANIST—Con’t Recently, Mr. Beer contributed thought rienced make the Instrument (Suit- protect you. contributions to educational Solo Book for C We cannot be responsible for available a cabinet organ that proved an Presser Co. catalog a unique able they put in on an operetta Theodore they represent work mean Flute, Oboe, or C Melody the work of swindlers. cabinet from and practice. Together able for the acceptable substitute. However, collection of violin pieces arranged experience in more than just entertainment for the Select a Gift from over seventy-five years of Saxophone) GIVE THE ETUDE AS organs are now less common, and for manuscripts of the old classic masters. teacher participants and their adoring audience A GIFT AT CHRIST- of teaching, including Book for B-flat Instrument churches without a pipe organ, the piano greatly admired. He all aspects and friends. Solo MAS TIME—Until December 31st, 1940, These have been and as super- of relatives Naturally, the Comet, Trumpet, rendering of type training in several colleges, (Suitable for is depended upon for the now offers a collection of similar primary purpose of this operetta is to The Etude will accept two one-year sub- consultants, and administrative Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxo- appropriate vocal accompaniments and material in piano duet arrangements visors, entertain, but the author also introduces scriptions to different addresses at $4.00. Library years many hun- Baritone (Treble Musician’s instrumental music. These have directors. During these phone, Clarinet, Each additional about grades three and four. camp, club, an educational note in revealing the his- gift subscription may be of specialist, classroom, Clef) or Trombone (Treble Clef) A growing acquaintance with the large from manuscripts and old dreds , added to this quotation been made have been asso- toric origin of the various Mother Goose at $2.00 a year. published music has revealed and playground teachers Solo Book for E-flat Instrument literature of publications of Handel, Mozart, Couperin, characters, thus providing an opportu- A fine gift card will be sent to the fact that among piano compositions Kirnberger, ciated officially with them. (Suitable for E-flat Clarinet, Alto the Rameau, Scarlatti, Marpurg, nity for correlating the study of history recipient bearing the name of the donor. material in the book is arranged Baritone Saxophone, there are a large number that have a Kuhnau, Krebs, Ha’-Bler and Kirchhoff. The Saxophone, In ordering in the basis of suita- with the practicing of the operetta. this way, you make a sacred, serious character and are filled compositions in an- to facilitate its use on or Alto Horn). Most of these are Vocal Score, which is obtainable very substantial saving. Let your sub- of the several age-groups The with inspirational melody. The compiler cient dance forms and Mr. Beer’s en- bility for each Solo Book for Bass Clef Instrument and including now at the above-mentioned special scriptions come forward at once. Cards of this book, Lucile Earhart, herself an for from early childhood up to for Baritone, Euphonium, deavor has been to make the parts full (Suitable and copies will not COVERS the activities aie price, contains directions for staging, be mailed until later BOUND WITH PROTECTED HEAVY PAPER experienced church pianist, has been both players of equal interest. adulthood. Further, Trombone, Bassoon, or Bass) SUBSTANTIALLY classification on the costuming and lighting in addition to if the subscriptions are gifts. This is an able to assemble a large collection of is in preparation for grouped in each age for Piano Accompaniment. While this book text Book all year Christmas gift, re- Complete Series. activity. Although the the complete and music. The solo each month Send for Catalog of numbers suitable for Preludes, Postludes, publication single copies may be ordered basis of kind of The advance of publication cash price no area of activity parts are easy to sing and the choruses minding your friend of your thoughtful- Offertories, etc., since such classic writers at the special advance cash price, 35 content is diversified, one Solo Book with Piano Ac- all in unison. The time required for any ness. Let The Etude do your Christmas slighted. Each area consists of a rich are for MODERN as Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Haydn, cents, postpaid. is companiment is 50 cents postpaid. If MODERN of material. performance is about 45 minutes. shopping and save time, annoyance and Mendelssohn, Mozart, Schubert, Liszt, and comprehensive body of the other Solo RUSSIAN SONGS single copies of any money. FRENCH SONGS Rubinstein, Tschaikowsky and others CHILD’S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MUSI- Descriptions are simple and diagrams are "Newman CHILD’S OW N BOOK OF GREAT MUSI- Books are desired, they may be ordered Edited by Philip Hale Edited by Ernest music is CIANS—NEVIN, by Thomas Tapper In generously. wrote much piano that sublime provided ETUDE PREMIUMS MAKE SPLENDID to Franck VOL. I —Alpheraky to Moussorgsky Thorn;!, adding 25 cents for each. VOL. I —Bemberg CIANS FOSTER, by Tapper—With by Voice High Voice Low Voice and spiritual in character and will add this forthcoming addition to the im- The contents of Games and Dances CHRISTMAS GIFTS Each year, thou- High Voic Low — passing of the years, the As many different Solo Books as de- — the beautiful, Widor VOL. II Moussorgsky to Wihtol to the dignity of any church service. mensely successful biographical booklet consist only of such activities as have sands of our readers cover their entire VOL. II —Ceorges to — melodies of Stephen Collins sired may be ordered in advance of pub- High Voicr -Low Voice High Voice—Low Voice series, Mr. Tapper tells the valuable over simple Foster Many of these prove to be of only mod- been found interesting and list of Christmas purchases with rewards rich in lication but only one of each of the Large volumes of songs by the best modern These volumes of Russian songs, life story of that beloved have become the counter- erate difficulty, while many of the harder a period of many years by literally hun- obtained by securing subscriptions for composers. Biographical sketches and beauty and variety, were compiled and will be supplied at this special French composer, Ethel- part of Old World folk four the composers represented. edited by one of London's foremost critics ones have been simplified without de- American dreds of teachers and thousands of par- The Etude Music Magazine. For each portraits of tunes—the folk songs of price. Be sure to specify the Solo Book and historians. tracting from their original worth and bert Nevin. How the crea- ticipants. It includes: Books desired. subscription secured (not your own) we beauty. tor of such beautiful melo- all age-groups, America. Who does not or Games of all kinds for give one point credit gift know’ love Old toward any ONE HUNDRED SONGS In preparing Classics for the Church dies as The Rosary, Mighty varying con- and My PUBLICATION OFFERS suitable for use under the ADVANCE OF listed in our Premium Catalog. Reliable ROBERT SCHUMANN Pianist care has been taken to preserve Lak’ a Rose, Narcissus, and ditions of space, equipment, and climate. Kentucky Home, Old Folks As promised in recent is- BY TEN MASTERS WITHDRAWN— merchandise is offered for one, two or FIFTY SONGS an evenness in grade and character that i 'a&Jjf many others known to mu- Contests of various kinds, including at Home (Swanee River), The Etude Music Magazine, the Edited by Henry T. Finch sues of more subscriptions, depending upon the by Henderson Old Black Joe, Jeanii Edited W. J. Franz, will make the work universally accept- sic lovers the world over, antagonistic activities, Publishers now have ready for delivery VOL. I —Schubert, Schumann, article selected. Your friends will be High Voice—Low Voice Rubinstein and Jensen able and practical. had to struggle against Song games, dances and other rhyth- with the Light Drown subscribers a rather unusual to advance pleased with any gift you may send The singer’s library will be enriched by this High Voice—Low Voice Single copies of this volume both poverty and illness Hair and Beautiful Dreamer Yet how songs and his or may now mic activities. The dances include folk book that, it is hoped, will find a place collection of Schumann’s VOL. II —Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Crieg, them taken from our catalog. Send a most certainly should include be ordered at our special advance of pub- during his all too short life-time makes and other national dances; couple, circle, many know the story behind these un- where the her repertoire Wolf and Strauss hi many American homes card for free of our a goodly number of them. High Voice lication an engaging and highly post a copy Premium Voice—Low cash price of 50 cents, postpaid, inspiring story and group dances; tap dances; and pretentious masterworks—the story of around the piano. family gathers Of Catalog. The following are a few articles The names of the composers and the editor copies to be mailed when published. for young students. Like the seventeen Foster the dreamer, bookkeeper, father, square dances. In all cases the musical course, teachers in the Kindergarten and should be sufficient to indicate the super- previously taken at random from our catalog for lative merits volumes. issued booklets in the series, score is printed, or the record number showman, famous composer. of these MY OWN HYMN BOOK, Farorile H,inns in primary grades also will welcome this fine your consideration: 100 ENGLISH FOLKSONGS the Nevin booklet employs unbound For young students, Mr. Tapper pre- /'ins' Arrangements of an available recording is provided. for Piano, hi/ Ada Rich- collection of tuneful rote-songs from the Edited by Granville Bantock pages with “cut-out” pictures, blank sents the life story of Foster in a soon- Knife and Fork Set: A fine set of six 70 NEGRO SPIRITUALS t«-r—The effective hymn arrangements Mimetic games, a source of great en- pen of a celebrated American composer. pages for writing student’s Medium Voice the version joyment and value for children. to-be-published addition to his unique stainless steel Knives and Forks with Edited William Fisher found in this collection make it possible young As copies are being delivered to those Songs covering the period from the 13th to by Arms of the story, a heavy paper cover and and immensely popular Child's genuine Marbalin non-bum handles an authoritative for the second year piano Stunts for several age-groups, few of Own who ordered them in advance of publica- the 19th centuries. Includes High Voice—Low Voice needle silk cord of folk songs by the editor. and for binding. which require use of Book series. With interesting pictures to your choice of green, red or onyx. A very discussion A most authoritative and complete collec- student to contribute his equipment. tion, the book is being placed on sale at A single copy of this tion of these picturesque and appealing folk- booklet may be Track and field events, cut out and paste in designated spaces, practical gift and award. Offered for talents to the church serv- with sugges- a fair price in all music stores, the spe- songs. ordered now in advance of publication subscriptions. ice. So expertly have fhe tions for conducting group competition. blank pages for the child's own version securing two at the cash price of cial advance of publication price is now 10 cents, postpaid. Achievement standards in of the story, heavy paper cover and Tray: With Bale Handle, FRANZ SCHUBERT hymns been arranged that connection withdrawn, and copies may be had for Sandwich EDWARD GRIEG there is retained a musical with numerous self-testing activities needle and thread for binding, play and Diameter 14% 8%" high overall. FIFTY SONGS GAMES AND DANCES, For Exercise and for examination from the Publishers. ", FIFTY SONGS richness that boys and girls. study are here cleverly combined. subscriptions. Edited by Henry T. Finch. escapes oc- Recreation, by William A. Stccher Songs Mother Goose, by Sidney Wrought Aluminum. Five and from Edited by Henry T. Finch taves and difficult chord Demonstration activities covering While this booklet is in preparation High Voice—Low Voice Grover W. Mueller We are pleased to an- a Homer, is a collection of songs for unison Electric Sandwich Grill: For toasting progressions. wide scope and including orders for single copies be This great melodist gave to the world sev- High Voice—Low Voice nounce that march, flag, only may grill, electric the Theodore Presser Com- singing, based on the familiar jingles sandwiches or use as a this eral of the most stirring and most dramatic Here are songs that are found regularly on Included in this volume free rhythmic movement, dance (clog, placed at the special advance of publi- brought tpany^ has secured thew publishing rights„_ mo that so delighted us, and many who pre- toaster will prove very handy. It is songs ever written and yet he also the programs of artist singers and a num- character cation through his inspired pen some of the ber that are heard too satisfy are adaptations fif- , cash price, forth seldom to of over to this important book on physical and modem), stunt, 10 cents, postpaid. %" and 3%" high, edu- ceded and who have come after us, in 12 long, 8%" wide has best of artistic song gems rich in their those who are especially partial to the songs ty hymns—Rock of Ages; Holy, Holy, uetic, and various combination cation and recreation, originally pub- ? num- our nursery and Kindergarten days. an air-cooled black baked enamel base melodic flowings. of this Norwegian master. bers. FIRST SOLO ALBUM, For Wood Wind or Holy; Jesus, Lover of My Soul; Jesus, lished by John Joseph McVey of Brat. They are tuneful settings that he wrote with pressed-in handles, drip spout and Saviour, Pilot Me; Onward, Christian A pageant, including full Instruments, Arranged by Carl Web- Philadelphia. Few books in this field can instructions ber for his own family of talented music fitted drip cup, and is finished in bright Soldiers; Sun of My Soul; Nearer, My claim with regard to content, staging, costumes, —The piano student, with such a JOHANNES BRAHMS JOHANN the distinction held by Games and folk Your reward for securing two and wealth of recreational hand, which included his wife Louise chromium. God, to Thee, and many hymns for spe- Dances of equipment. material at SELECTED PIANO SEBASTIAN BACH having been in popular de- Homer, the subscriptions. cial occasions, such as Christmas, Easter, Bibliography has been much more fortunate than his famous Metropolitan Opera mand for almost thirty years. That this A selected bibliography COMPOSITIONS PIANO COMPOSITIONS covering orchestral contralto, and their daughter, Louise Table Crumber: Here is something a Thanksgiving, etc. national team brother, as the output of the VOL. I Shorter Compositions new edition, incorporating many addi- games and sports Edited by Rafael Joseffy — easy Homer Stires, who often concertized little different in the way of a crumber. Nothing inspires a young pianist more tional A single reference. copy of orchestral piece for the purpose of VOL. II — Larger Compositions features,, will meet with an even Games and volume that should not be overlooked by with her mother. But, these songs were 12” A than to appear before the public as ac- D nces ma be ordered sight reading and recreation has been It is long and 3%" wide and has a with a serious interest in, and a Edited by Ebenezer more enthusiastic reception is assured by y now in advance any one Prout companist ^ extremely written for all of the children to sing, chromium finish. A very handy cultivated appreciation for, good piano for a group of vocalists. This opinions already expressed PubIication at the special cash limited. bright, Two splendid library volumes supplying pi- by prominent price and music. collection may be used by the young of $2.00, postpaid. This book, prepared by Mr. Carl Web- now they will be available for school thing to have in your dining room to ano classics that hold a place all their own recipients of advance copies. in the realm of music. pianist for just this purpose in meetings ber, is planned correla- use and in homes at a cost of but 75 keep the table cloth free from crumbs. The contents are such as to make this to be used as a or for the home Sunday evening “hymn THE MAGIC FEATHER tive book cents for this neatly-bound volume. for securing one subscrip- MODERN RUSSIAN book invaluable for school, playground, OF MOTHER with a first method. The recre- Your reward GOOSE, An Operetta PIANO MUSIC sing". for Children. Book and ational type of book cannot be used too tion. (Not your own). club, and camp programs, as well as for CHANGES OF ADDRESS changing FRANZ LISZT Parents and teachers Lyrics by Juanita Amlin. —When Edited by C. von Sternberg placing this picnics and other social Music by H<-nr> early, as the encouragement to further Football Complete with a heavy rub- gatherings. It is s. your address, please notify us (not the Sawyer—' 20 PIANO volume in The plates of VOL. I Akimenko to Korestchenko COMPOSITIONS the hands of young pianists outstanding in the this book have endeavor, together with the joy of being bladder, a sturdy leather cover and — contribution it brings been post office) giving old ber will be engraved and it , both and new ad- VOL. II Liadoff to Wrangell Edited rewarded by a renewed interest able to actually play tunes, is something — by August Spanuth to the field of teacher training, alike for ' dresses. a strong lace. Your reward for securing is quite probable that We should be advised at least Fifty-one selections in Volume One and 48 Liszt’s masterly transcriptions on the part of the young players. In ad- which is recognized teachers. of songs and the purpose of instruction and of provid- by all four two subscriptions. in Volume Two. These compositions* provide other compositions vance of publication, it will be ready by weeks in advance of a change to with a portrait of the a single copy may ing The contents have been the pianist with an interesting and varied master. a source for material. This is equally of this volume prevent Opener: new can opening ma- 156 pages of music. be ordered at 30 cents, postpaid. No sales the first of the year, copies from going astray. Your Can A repertoire of enviable proportions. true for prospective specialist teachers very carefully selected from pieces which will be thus enabling those co-operation will be appreciated. chine which quickly and easily opens made outside of the United States have been place and regular classroom teachers. accorded a permanent oval cans with standard and Its Possessions. W’ho plan to start BEWARE square, round or FREDERICK CHOPIN Games and Dances makes it unneces- in the world's musical literature, includ- OF SWINDLERS—We again are WOLFGANG AMADEUS rehearsals with the rims. Fastens on wall. Eliminates danger CLASSIC MASTERS DUET BOOK, For the sary for teachers ing many together prompted to warn music lovers every- FORTY and for play and social re-opening -.N favorite folk songs, subscription. (Not your MOZART 0f the V." where of cuts. One Piano, by Leopold J. 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Manley . V. . . ! '. . Articles . ^ of The Etiide for 194D Mendelssohn Accordion Department Deiro, Each Issue Concise Index tCSo. 2 somewhat condensed) \ Aeolian Harp, The Mead, July 440 (To save space the titles of many of the articles have been Chickadee June 408 + .+ Amey. Training Hands, Definite Goals. . Jan. 17 Little Squirrel in the Woods Sept 624 Line of Hillman, Artists, Royal Sept. 594 Wings on Review ...Jan. 46 I an Avocation Dec. What is Matter with My Astor, Music as 799 Music Te&chers and Movie Cameras Voice, 453 Fragment, Sonata No. 1 June 389 Douty, De Bruyn, July { Bach of 1940 May 296 Baker, Mar. 166 Menuetto Sept. 606 Orchestra Department. .Revelli, Each Issue Waring. Requirements of Rhythm I Band, Music Works Podolsky, Aug. 314 Miracles Sept. 583 (Romanze Sept. 605 Band Pageantry Hindsley, July 457 Musical “Askit Baskit” Moyers, Apr. 234 Playing Nearing. Waving Palms Voice Mar. 165 j u j y 4^2 Beethoven, the Eccentric Bengis, June 371 Musical Museum, Ernst Family Mar. 155 Rapid Way to Improve Polly Wants in Paridon. a Cracker! Dec. 842 Begin Year with Music Smith, Jan. 8 Musical Portrait Series McCoy, Jan to Oct. Are You Ready to Sing Sept. 593 Piaget. Little Brook a-Murmuring Aug. 552 Bells, Great and Little Coolidge, Sept. 582 Mystic Stick, Story of the Fleck, Sept. 587 Public ? Reading. Adeste Fideles v>tht BVnihs Dec. 842 Bill of Musical Rights Cooke, Dec. 800 How Expressive is Your Napoleon Helps Yankee Town . .Barrett, July 444 Oct. 667 Hippity Hoppity Hop-Toad. .Feb. 118 Bjoerling. Good Singing is Natural. . . Oct. 655 Novotna. Don't Fear Limitations. Apr. 223 Singing ? Your I 658 In My Airplane Oct. 6t4 Blue Danube, By the Beautiful. .Jacob, Apr. 225 Novel Game Aids Teaching Posner, Mar. 166 Who Wrote That? Wolseley Oct. Last Tag ,s Blues, Heart of Handy, Mar. 152 Lemmon, World of Music Each Issue cpt. 623 Olympics, The Cultural Mar. 148 • Richter Little Pet Duck Nov. 7^7 Bos. Accompanists are Born Mar. 153 Opera Land, Nomads in Trouk, July 439 Young Pianist at Breakfast Table 380 Raindrop Fairies June 406 Bowing, Means of Correct Kurtz, Apr. 241 Oratorio Began, How the Mar. 162 Steede, June !” The Rooster Dec. 840 Briselli. Violin Playing To-Day Oct. 659 Organ and Choir Questions Answered Youth Cries, “Wake Up, America Delight Lemmon, May 292 [Why Daisies Dance May 334 of Pivoting Musical Broken Chords, Principle Fry, Each Issue Rogers. Scampering Squirrels July Dynes, July 454 Organ Lore, Interesting Martin, June 412 480 Saunders. Wake Up June 407 Cantor. What’s Behind Popular Song. . Dec. 804 Organist Sets the Stage, The. . .Errett, June 413 une Carols for Christmas Collier, Dec. 798 J June 3 9 1 Organ, Wasted Resources in. .Anderson, Nov. 742 &awySawverr )j'00 , Mar . 190 Choir of Youth, America’s. . . .Lemmon, July 437 Painters and Art of Music, Great Music Saxon. The Curtsey Mar. MAGAZINE Choir, Making Your Volunteer .Larock, June 381 Arvey, Nov. 727 192 the fundamental policy of THE ETUDE MUSIC PIANO Scarmolin. Fragrance of May May While Choir, How Organize Junior . Tread well. May 309 328 Part Work and Part Play. . . .Lemmon, Aug. 509 Scher. Goblins (Jet. of Horace, which the Choirmaster, Problems of Buckley, July 455 Pedal Problems for Little Folks Savery, Jan. 67 [Dancing Sunbeams Aug. 538 681 has always been based upon the quotation 471 Schumann. Bird As Prophet, Op. 83, REBORN ETUDE Choral Passage, Potency of Unison . the July THE Pedal, What Good is Middle. Chittendon, June 378 ., Fleet As Wind Anthony J No. 7 placed Hamilton, Sept. 603 Pedaling, Legato Stone, Dec. 818 ] Gently Dreaming Sept. 609 Nov. 749 late Theodore Presser, fifty-seven years ago Seuel-Holst Sony of the Old Clock founder, the Choral Diction, Distinct Buckley, Oct. 669 Petri. How Busoni Taught Oct. 657 [Pattering Rain-Drops...... May 336 Oct. 695 Ohiapusso. Bird as Prophet Nov. Smith, W. G. Thir l Tarantella Mar the useful with 748 Phrasing Through Rests Stein, June 373 Mister Major and Mister Minor .June 406 177 1941 upon the cover of the first issue, "He who combines Chords are Personalities Dallam, Aug. 523 My Bike Mar. 190 Dinfr •••Oct' 682 FOR . New Philo. Reaching the Larger Public. . . June 379 Smith, W. W. ( Dancer Blue Christmas Music of Bethlehem. . .Media, Dec. 801 On the Elevator Feb. 120 m Dec 830 off the prize," we have been showered with [Chopin’s Nocturne Op. 32, ( [El Catalan the beautiful carries Chromatic Scale, Dissecting. Thorn ton, Oct. 666 No. [Bourrte Apr. 245 Aur. 644 Marks, 2 Jan. 28 bousa King Cotton Church Service, Errors in Jan. 21 . . . May its numerous Philipp (In a Garden of Genius July 445 Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring .Dec. 821 322 PRESENTS A letters from all over the world, hailing the modernized Etude with Liberty Bell AGAIN Music, • Church Worth While Bach Moderate, First French Suite . .Oct. 678 J une 39s j Flowers of Great Musical Cokc-Jephcott, Mar. 167 Passepied Mar. 176 Spencer. Dance of the Spooks Oct 680 appearance, which began in [ Epoch Aug. 533 up-to-the-minute features, its new format and Clarinet, Vital Problems of. . .Stubbins, Mar. 169 Spry. Moment Dialogue Piano and Nineteenth Hole, Christmas. Nov. 733 Prelude, No. 9 May 317 Apr. 251 Clarinetists, Famous White, Nov. 743 [Geisha Dance Mar. 182 (Hush-a-Bye, Dolly Sept. features will be Piano Between Four and Eight ... Foth, July 451 622 PROGRAM OF January of this year. But that is not enough. New ideas and Cohen, Pianist's Technic and Tone. . . . Dec. 813 Baines An Old Miniature .JulyJuly 468 Stairs < Swing High! Swing Imw Oct. 696 Piano Class, Fun and Profit in. Richter, July 461 j Composers and Their Mothers. . .Brant, May 297 [The . Mail Man Piano Investment, Protecting. [Sawc?/ Damo8el . . . Jan. 33 Mar. 192 readers can look forward to another year of Composer with Charm, New Sept. 598 .Morris, Aug. 515 Steere. Valse Rubato continually presented. Our Piano Over the Air, How to Play Beethoven. Bagatelle Apr. 247 June 398 Conservatory in the Home. . . .Lemmon, Sept. 580 [Chatterbox Strickland. Song of the Old Mill Mar. INTEREST Swank, Sept. 605 July 481 178 DISTINGUISHED captivating interest, practical help and real charm in 1941. It is, as always, Copying Copyrighted Music Illegal. . . . Nov. 786 Strong. Piano Playing, )ln a Hurry May 335 The Little Cricket Apr. 263 Disney Cartoons, Music of Smith, July 438 Clear, Distinct. Williston, Nov. 772 uc nett Templeton. Piano Study Fascinating Saucy Jenny Wren Aug. 554 Passe. pit d Mar. 180 forgets. Double Bass, The White, Smith, Jan. 24 | the Christmas gift no music lover ever Aug. 531 [ Terry. Little Jack Frost Piano Technic, Yo-ho , My Laddies Apr. 262 Dec. 841 Dragon ette. Mental Appro’ach to Making Vital .. .Packer, Jan. 16 Piano, Bircsak. Viennese Dance Nov. 754 Theme, From Concerto, Singing Aug. 510 Why Are You Studying ‘t.Silber, May 315 Pitch. Developing Musical Hanks, Mar. 163 Blake. Song of the Shearer Aug. 552 Bb minor Aug. 535 Wartime Musical London,. Jan. 7 Bland. Troika en . . Plotnikoff. Russian Masters Feb. 83 Carry Me Back to Old Virginny .Sept. 615 ! Traineaux. . May 323 Scherzo in E minor, Th ARTICLES . * Forest Practicing on Mental Keyboard Bradford. Wid a Banjo on My Knee . . .Jan. 38 Magic Oct 685 LOOK AT THESE COMING UNUSUAL FEATURE Dumesnil. Mendelssohn, Mar. 172 Wairness \ . JUST 1/ Like to Dance Apr. 264 [A Song from the Deep Mar. Debussy, Mastery of May 294 Spencer, Nov. 728 191 Presidents, Our Musical Antrim, May 299 \The Penguin Oct. 696 Wells. Come Skip with Me Dec 840 Take Time to Take Time. Oct. 654 Sunny Garden Dunlea. Musician Decorates Promissory Notes Lemmon, Dec. 796 Rratrdon J Jan. 48 Williams Apr. 256 for Christ- g Sivinging High |tLp^h« Self-Pronouncing Etude A valuable jour- The Technic of the Month—A brand new idea Publisher’s Notes Each Issue | Nov. 766 Piano Ensemble The — mas Dec. 818 Thomas, fa- Pupils, How to I A Tender Flower July 482 Woodman. Spinning Song ..May lohn Charles directed by Dr. Guy Maier, in which this very Get and Hold. . Durbin, Musical Debutante .... Lemmon, Feb. 76 Watkins, Feb. 89 320 Playing has be- nalistic departure. Hereafter, all difficult words Pupil Loses Interest, Erb. [The Treasure Hunt Mar. 191 baritone, Elliot. Long Trail Winding Feb. 78 When a June 384 phonetically pronounced in the article I f mous operatic vital teacher and piano virtuoso presents Questions and Answers Gehrkins, [Lullaby Mar. 179 FOUR HANDS come a rage from will be Ernest. Liszt and Rubinstein Sept. 585 .... Each Issue Baines. The King's Review does not believe that one Technical Etudes Radio, Behind Scenes in Brahms Waltz, Op. 39, No. 8 June 390 Feb. 117 in which they appear. Although this implies special counsel upon great Fair, Music Around the Warrener, 511 July 444 j coast to coast. The Aug. [Waltz, Beer. Message of the Bells Apr. 261 to to Fate Was Their Fortune Antrim, Radio, Breaking into Asklund, May 295 Op. 39, No. 9 June 391 great journalistic task, we are sure that our V has have money which will be printed in our Music Section July 443 Brett. Eyer. In the Palace Mar. 189 duo-piano team of a Feuermann. Contralto of Radio Review Morgan, Feb.-Dee. Sweet Clover Blossoms Feb. 109 achieve vocal success. String Family Sept. 584 Grant-Schaefer. March the readers will be delighted with it. MS" in the same issue. Radio Staff Pianist Antrim, Dec. Brown. Clouds in the Moonlight Oct. 679 of Boy Pierre Luboshutz Fifty Years Ago this Month Each Issue 803 Scouts fine article is full of Radio Studio, Mystery Bruce. The Sandman's Song J u |y 479 His Film Music Review Martin Each Issue Sound Effects Aug. 554 and Genia Neme- | Burnam. Skyrockets Kern. Assembly Grand March Nov. 764 ideas. Finger on Spot, Putting Conley, Aug. 524 Fletcher, Nov. 731 Feb. 118 helpful Chasins. Prelude Schumann. Nocturne in F Oct. noff is internation- Fingers, Strengthen Third, Fourth, Recitals, How to Make Fascinating in F minor Nov. 756 693 Getting Song Published Grainger, whose Chauncey. In Our Cherry Tsehaikowsky. Excerpt from Marche a Percy Fifth Fouquet, July 456 Jobson, May 305 Tree June 408 ally known. They Recital, Story Book \Barme Dreams Slave May 327 —Abner Silver and Rob- brilliant mind and orig- Agatha, o’ Nov. >,• Folk Songs, American Lemmon, Apr. 220 Aug. 512 Chittenden 753 wWagness. tell many of the Fretted Instruments Record Review Reed, Each Issue IFrom Long Ago Jan. 34 Gypsy Life June 405 ert Bruce lead the reader inal methods have dis- Department secrets of the art. Rich. Canzonetta, I Etude, to Act in Opera is a huge un- Krick, Each Issue Tsehaikowsky Og. 10, No. 3 Auk. 530 intricate Learning How Concerto [Mazurka, ORCAN through the tinguished him among Garcias, Greatest of the Henried, June 389 Op. 7, No. 2 Oct. 677 itself. That is the title of an arti- Sept. 595 Bourrfe in G May 329 "Tin dertaking in Road to Glory, The Russ, \Mazurka. Op. No. J, pavements of Pan world pianists, gives THE JWhat Shall I. Sing? Oct. 660 June 366 Feb. 101 Fugue, Gauthier. Rosenthal. 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