Brooklyn Academy of Music 1956-1957 Program of Events
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jqf6-l~f7_ (~tr;w?.-.,_ of-eve..... +r:- BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC 1956-1957 PROGRAM OF EVENTS f'~ THE CELEBRATED $15 a year MEMBERSHIP PLAN that includes ... for Subscription Series and Special Performances Brooklyn Academy of Music A DIVISION OF THE BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES A MESSAGE FROM ROBERT E. BLUM T o all our members and friends: On October 22nd, the Academy of Music opens its 134th season as a center of ed ucation, entertainment and the performing arts. In these days of specialization in almost every fiel d, the Academy remains almost unique in America, and in the world. Under its celebrated Membership Plan, the Academy offers such a remarkably diversified program of events, that it is safe to state that there is something here for everyone. A quick glance through the pages of this Program will indicate the quality and uni versal appeal of these events. As a non-profit, cultural organization, the Academy each year strives to further improve on this diversified program, changing with the ti mes, as the tastes of the publ ic change. And the mem bers of the Academy have a great deal to do with the conti nuance of this program. T heir sugges tions in this connection are valued and always welcome. I ncome from Memberships helps to provide the necessary funds to finance each year's pro gram, assuring them and the public of the widest, most interesting list of attractions possible. Only through this income can the Academy continue its work of bringing culture, education and enter tainment to all , at such a modest price. Brooklyn and the Metropolitan area need the Academy of Music as a vital growing center ... and the Brooklyn Academy of Music needs the people of New York! As President of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, I look forward to greeting you at the Academy on Opening Night of the new season! Sincerely, fr-e.rr~ Robert E. Blum President ' - Program of Events BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC 30 LAFAYETTE AvENUE, BROOKLYN 17, N. Y. October 1956 - May 1957 I Special Attractions . • . • 3 Membership Program .• . 11 Subscriptions . • • 8 Courses and Groups .... 24 l Return Forms . ..... ... 25 FoR A1. 1. ! :-< FORMATION CALL STERLING 3-6700 The Membership Plan Membership in the Academy of Music provides free admission to more than thirty events a month, programs of every descrip tion and of interest to every member of the family: concerts, lectures, motion pictures, dance, drama, discussion groups, per formances for young people, etc. (see page 11 ) . In addition, members are entitled to a reduction on their orders for sub scription series: Boston Symphony Orchestra, Major C oncert Series, Brooklyn Philharmonia, Theater for Dance, Youth Con certs (see page 8). They are also entitled to savings on ticket prices for many of the special attractions presented by the Institute throughout the season at the Academy of Music. Application forms for all Membership categories (see page 27). ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP The Associa te Membership fee is $15.00 for the full season, Octo ber to M ay. There are no other charges for admission to more than 250 events each season. PATRON MEMBERSHIP The Patron Membership fee is $50.00 for the full season. Patrons of the Academy are entitled to two gift Associate Memberships. INDUSTRIAL MEMBERSHIP The Industrial M embership fee is $200.00 for the full season. Industrial Membership provides for the sponsorship of ten Associate Memberships and a contribution to the Brooklyn Institute of Arts & Sciences for the Brooklyn Academy of Music. INTERIM MEMBERSHIP The Interim Membership fee, available between November and March is prorated. Interim Membership provides for all mem bership privileges (except reduction on subscription series) from date of joining until October, 1957. ALL-INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIPS Other forms of membership are available which include privi leges not only in the Academy of Music, but also in the three other divisions of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts a nd Sciences: Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Brooklyn Children's Museum. For further information, please communi cate with the Membership Secretary at the Academy of Music. 1 ADMISSION TO EVENTS Academy of Music Membership cards for the full season are mailed to all members on receipt of membership applications. Beginning in October, members will rec<>ive the MONTHLY REVIEW of the Academy of Music, which provides a detailed calendar of the month's events. A membership ticket for the month is included with the monthly calendar. In most instances, members gain admission to an event simply by showing their ticket at the door. When this procedun is impossible because of seat reservations for attractions, admission conditions are stated in the MONTHLY REVIEW OPENING OF THE SEASON The Academy of Music will opt>n its season formally with a special program for members ami their guests on Monday eve ning, October 22, 1956. The rhairman of the evening will be Robert E. Blum, President of the Institute. Further details will be printed in the October issue of the MONTHLY REVIEW. THE ACADEMY BUILDING The Academy of Music building, is owned by the City of New York and operated bv the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences dedicated to th<> cultural entertainment of the com munity. Private rentals of its Opera House, Music Hall, Lecture Hall and smaller rooms are available at modest fees for presen tation of privately sponsored attractions or events. THE ACADEMY IS EASILY REACHED Centrally located, the Brooklyn Academy of Music is easily accessible from every part of the city via every major subway system, the Long Island Railroad, and numerous bus lines. (See detailed map, back cover) . OFFICE HOURS The Academy of Music is open throughout the year. Office hours Monday through Friday are 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. from September 1 to May 31 and 9 A.M. until 4:30P.M. from June 1 until August 31. The offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays except for specific Institute or rental attrac tions. ADVISORY COUNCIL A special committee meets annually as an Advisory Council with the Director of the Academy of Music. The officers for 1956/ 1957 are: Dr. Howard W. Hintz, Chairman; Dr. H . Van Rensselaer Wilson, Vice-Chairman ; Thomas A. Donnelly, Treas urer; and Dr. Miles Kastendieck, Secretary. The remaining members are: Charles F. Braun, Dr. Augustus Ludwig, Dr. Gabriel R. Mason, Lloyd R. McDonald, Dr. Lindsey S. Perkins, Dr. Grace A. Petersen, Mitchel Weiner, and Dr. George C. Wood. FOUNDATIONS The cost of operating the Institute's program at the Acadt'mv of Music is defrayed principally by membership dues and box office receipts. In addition, certain Institute events and services are made. possible by contributions of civic-minded individuals and by the income from the following Foundations: Abraham Abraham, Samuel P. Avery, E. LeGrand Beers, Ebenezer But terick, William H. Cary, Eastern District Library, Harris and Ella .T. Filson, Elisabeth Frothingham, Augustus Graham, Lina V. Happel, A. Augustus Healy, Cornelia K. Hood, Frances T. Ingraham, Life Membership Fund. Sidney Maddock, Alfred Waters Proctor, Henry K. Sheldon, Herman Stutzcr, and Robert B. Woodward. 2 The Season's Program • Sp ecial Attractions The Long Island Opera Company, Inc. Saturdays, 8: 30 P.M., Opera House. Five fully staged opera performances featuring guest artists from leading opera companies with a symphony orchestra, aug mented chorus and corps de ballet. The Long Island Opera Company, Inc. was organized in •955 as an educational, non·profit, membership corporation to foster and promote an interest in and appreciation of the operatic art. Its performances are fully professional m character. J>uture performances will continue the policy of popular works sung in the original languages, but may also in· elude opera in English, important revivals, and eventually new operas by contemporary composers. The President and General Director of the company is Guido G. Salmaggi. The management of the company is under Felix W. Salmaggi Associates. "LA TRAVIATA," Verdi, sung in Italian. September 29. "LA BOHEME," Puccini, sung in Italian. October 13. "CARMEN," Bizet, sung in French. October 27. "RIGOLETTO," Verdi, sung in Italian. November 10. "TOSCA," Puccini, sung in I talian. November 24. All seats reserved. Orchestra, $2.50, $3.00; First Balcony, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00; Second Balcony, $1.50; Box Scats, $1.50, $2.50, $3.00. MEMBERSHIP DISCOU T: Institute Members arc entitled to a reduction of 50¢ per ticket on as many as two scats per performance. Jan at The Academy Evenings, 8: 30 P.M., Opera House. The only New York concert appearances of eight of America's top bands, with top-name guest artists featured. This series has been arranged in cooperation with Art D'Lugoff. DUKE ELLINGTON and his Orchestra: Saturday, October 6. BENNY GOODMAN and his Orchestra: Wednesday, Oc tober 24. The DAVE BRUBECK SHOW: Saturday, November 3. LOUIS ARMSTRONG - D IZZY GILLESPIE and their Bands: Thursday, November 22. COUNT BASIE and his Orchestra: Tuesday, ovembcr 27. The GLENN MILLER Orchestra, conducted by RAY Mc KINLEY: Wednesday, D ecember 12. The SAUTER-FI TEGA Orchestra: Wednesday, January 16. STAN KE TON and his Orchestra: Friday, February 22. OTE: Prices and Membership Discounts for all events listed above can be obtained by writing or telephoning the Academy Box Office. The Dinah Shore Show Thursday, October 11 , 8:30 P.M . and 12 Midnight, Opera H ouse. The only New York appearance of the celebrated singing star in an elaborate show with orchestra, chorus and assisting artists. 3 SPECIAL ATIRACTIONS All seats reserved. Orchestra, $3.50, $3.85; First Balcony, $2.80, $3.50, $3.85 ; Second Balcony, $1.80, $2.50; Box Seats, $1.80, $3.50, $3.85.