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; . AGO UNHEARD-OF 18 MONTHS Art r\l M, u_. — ETOTI1- || TODAY THE MOST TALKED -OF iTl mongjainflmw M MUSICAL INSTRUMENT IN AMERICA M wamsdcB \ / . PublishedV C T- x~v monthlyA V’TIJ I V lit 1 By Theodore PRESSER CO., PHILADELPHIA. PA. M S T A FF £ O l T ORl A 1. < N D ADVISORY DR. JAMES FRANCES COOKE. Editor Guy McCoy and Priscilla Brown, Assistant Editors William M. Felton, Music Editor Peery Robert Braine Dr. Henry S. Fry George C Krick Dr. Rob Roy THE COMPLETE CYCLE Peter Hugh Reed Pietro Deiro Karl W. Gehrkens Blanche Lemmon THE MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL AS- EVERYWHERE IN OF NINE SYMPHONIES Dr. Nicholas Douty Elizabeth Gesc Dr. Guy Maier William D. Revelfi HERE, THERE AND held its annual convention in is be- Paul Koepke N. Clifford Page SOCIATION by Gustav Mahler Minneapolis, Minnesota, from December THE MUSICAL WORLD presented on the FOUNDED 188 3 BY THEODORE PRESSER ing 1 26th to 31st, with Glenn Haydon, Presi- “Radio City Music Hall and i dent, in charge of a very interesting on the Air” program. timely program. Adopting as its theme, and of EUGENE LIST was the ROBERT HOOD BOWERS, composer This notable series American Unity Through Music, the pro- Victor Herbert, discussed works soloist with the New favorite conductor for much gram was filled with discussions by City. York Philharmonic- died December 29, in New York began on January 4th Contents ^J-ebruciry, 1942 prominent leaders in their respective for on Born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, he and will continue until Guitav Mam ip* Mattern, Symphony Orchestra fields—Peter Dykema, David with Thomas Whitney cycle has been January 1, when the studied music the entire VOLUME LX, No. 2 PRICE 25 CENTS Warren D. Allen, Edwin Hughes, Alan Gleason, and will be the com- “Concerto for Piano and Surette, Frederic Grant presented. Included also Lomax, Yella Pessl, Hans Rosenwald, His best WORLD OF MUSIC 75 Orchestra” by Carlos Constantin von Sternberg. poser's "Song of the Earth." Cecil Burleigh, Joseph Clokey, Max was probably Chinese YOUTH AND MUSIC Chavez was given its known composition Schoen, Theodore M. Finney, Arthur Olaf West.” ORCHESTRA On the American Plan Blanche Lemmon 76 first performance, with Lullabt/ from “East Is THE BOSTON SYMPHONY Anderson, and Otto Kinkeldey. October as opened its sixty-first season on EDITORIAL Eugene List Dimitri Mitropoulos Inaugural program Why They Succeeded 77 guest conductor. The 10, the feature of the MORGAN, well known American 4th MAUD being a stirring performance of the MUSIC AND CULTURE THE CHORAL SOCIETY OF PHILADEL- “Concerto” was repeated January on at Nathan Cohen 78 harpist, died early in December conducted by Dr. They Fiddle for Fun PHIA gave on December 29 its forty- the regular Sunday afternoon broadcast ••Erolca Symphony,” Adventures In Music Ethel Barrymore 79 Prince’s Bay, Staten Island, at the age with Music Symposium 80 fifth annual performance of Handel’s with Mitropoulos again Serge Koussevitzky. Forward March — of the orchestra eighty-one. She had a notable career, How to Improve Vocal Culture Kerxtin Thorbory 82 of “Messiah,” under the baton of the genial conducting. Marimbas to the Front Paul G. Faulkner 8,8 having appeared with Ole Bull, Fritz THE CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHES- An Intimate Visit to the Home of Iguace Jan Paderewski Francix Rogers 85 conductor and founder of the society, Wilhelmj, and Kreisler, Moriz Rosenthal, TRA, Eugene Goossens, conductor, gave, MUSIC IN THE HOME Henry Gordon Thunder. Soloists were BLACKOUTS APPARENTLY HOLD NO other world famous artists. concerts on Novem- Master Records of Master Artists Peter Hugh Heed 86 Florence Manning, soprano; Ann J. TERRORS for musically minded folks on as the feature of its Etude Music Lover's Bookshelf H. Meredith Cad man 87 22nd. the premiere of the Simon, alto; Fritz Krueger, tenor; and Pacific Coast. Reports tell of opera ber 21st and Tune in to Radio’s Best Alfred Lindsay Morgan 88 the bass. The performance was “Second Symphony in B minor,” by MUSIC AND STUDY John Lawler, and symphony events patronized as never MARY LEWIS, former Metropolitan story? IS it about the Solovox one of the finest ever given by this no- Francisco Robert Casadesus. What's BEHIND this unprecedented success What Making Musicians in the Schools Thaddeas I*. Giddinyx 89 before. The San Opera Com- Opera soprano, died in New York City Teacher's Round Mater table organization. that accounts for its record-breaking climb to nation-wide popularity? Here are The Table Guy 90 pany has had a most successful season; on December 31. She began her career as Tone William G. Armstrong 91 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS’ COLLEGE the answers: Music: a Life Ideal in War-Torn Russia Sydney For 92 and the San Francisco Symphony Or- a church choir singer and later, after a FINE ARTS has ordered a thirty-five Elementary Interpretation for the Choir Kathryn Sanders Birder 93 chestra is having a gala thirtieth anni- “Follies," she OF utterly different l The first musical instru- trombone, oboe, French horn, and season with Ziegfeld's A Practical Success in Class Piano Teaching Warren F. Mnlpax 94 JACOB HENRY HALL, veteran normal four-manual organ versary season. operatic thousand dollar ment in history specially designed to be many more. Once More—the Saxophone Sigurd M. Rancher 95 school music teacher, writer, and editor, studied seriously and made her Dynamite in from the Aeolian -Skinner Organ Com- with Songs Doron A . Antrim 96 debut with attached to a piano and played . . . in 1923. Her A NEW kind of musici Rich . .beautiful December 22nd, in Harrisonburg, debut in Vienna Why Not Beat Time? J. Clarence Cook 97 died on pany, to be installed in the new three- the piano. limitless in its variety yet Questions ASTR1D VARNEY, twenty-three-year old Company was almost — you and Answers Kurl W. Gehrkens 98 Virginia, at the age of 87. An authority the Metropolitan Opera How to Transpose and Modulate Helen Dalluni hundred thousand dollar Music Building play it at your own piano. 99 singer, in her first year with the Metro- in 1926 as Miini in “La Boheme.” THRILLING INSTRUMENTAL EFFECTS I The Solovox made .The Fascinating Art of Practicing Andor Foldex UK) on hymn writers and composers, he was now under construction. Dr. Paul Boner, Technic of the Month politan Opera Company, has created lets you add to your music a marvelous EASY TO PLAY I Easier than playing the piano —Repeated Chords with Arpeggios Gnu Maier 121 widely known as a conductor of hymn Advice oil Various Problems Pietro Deiro 133 physics professor at the university, is re- ! something more than a sensation with array of brilliant "solo voices" strikingly alone You play the Solovox keyboard What the Great sings and music normal schools. For Masters Thought of the Mandolin and Guitar. .George. C. Krick 135 THE WORLD PREMIERE Of Cowboy's sponsible for several innovations and new right its color- her recent amazing last similar to the tones of orchestral instru- with your hand, blending many years he was associated witji W. handling of two MUSIC Holiday, by Eitel Allen Nelson, the prize principles of acoustics embodied in the like violin, trumpet, organ, flute, ful instrumental effects with your own minute assignments. First as Sieglinde ments— Classic and H. Ruebush in the music publishing busi- Contemporary Selections winning composition for two pianos in specifications for the organ, among them left-hand piano accompaniment. A linn n and then as Briinnhilde, she replaced John Blow 101 ness. the 1941 composition contest of the Na- the ATTACHES TO ANY PlANOI Does not affect the Andante con Moto from Symphony No. 5 Schubert -Arr. Felton 102 veteran singers, suddenly indisposed, and an auxiliary console to be set up on Festivity A. Hadley 104 tional Federation of Music Clubs, was terrace of the University Main Building, piano’s normal use or tone. Operates Elephant 1 ranks without even orchestral rehearsals sang William Baines 105 given Ethel Bartlett and Rae Robert- from electric outlet. Romance CHARLES HACKETT, by a block away. Electrical impulses from an &P QjJ Ralph Federer 107 and acted the roles in a truly amazing 108 eminent American opera son, eminent duo-pianists, on Decem- the auxiliary console manipulate the THE HAMMOND NAME l The world's largest Petite Mazurka manner. .V. *Ete Merer 109 . ber 26, over the Red Network of the maker of electronic musical instruments, F ocal and Instrumental Compositions tenor and teacher, died pipes in the organ loft, and the sound National Broadcasting Company. r: • • on 1st in • January New will be carried back to the terrace by a including the Hammond Organ and Robert Elmore and Robert It. Reed 110 d n,loC rT Novachord, plus a complete line of syn- Ma r’clP(Four 111 Jm York City. Born in Wor- public address system. HaSr.. ““V:::: ^HanM^Lr^HeX 112 chronous electric La Dauseuse (Violin) cester, clocks. 114 Massachusetts, CHRISTIAN SINDINC, Menuet a l’Antique (Organ) l^omfjetitioni THE RECORD CONCERTS CORPORA- .V.V.'.’.V.' I See the Solovox ... it A ion ext el 115 m* . November 4, 1889, he be- HEAR . . . PLAY it! Visit Pastorale from The Prophet (Flute) eminent Norwegian com- .'.'.G Alfyjheer 117 TION has been formed recently to further your nearest piano dealer NOW, or write for Delightful Pieces for Young Players I gan studying voice in poser, died on December information to: First Star Boston. A FIRST PRIZE OF 2,000 ARGEN- the careers of young American instru- ..Ada Rwhter 118 Later he studied at Oslo, Norway. The Jolly Cobbler TINE PESOS and a second prize of 1,000 3, He nine I mentalists and singers. Among the artists Dolly's Bedtime Kong ./. o I. stain, 118 Charles Hacicett in Italy. One of his first was born at Kongsberg, HAMMOND INSTRUMENT CO. f 2929 N. WESTERN AVE., CHICAGO pesos are the awards in a contest spon- Heigh-Ho! Away .'. Hrl ura 119 already under the new management are: We Go Theodore i. [ important appearances Technic Ganschow 119 sored by the organizing committee of the Norway, January 11, O, the Month was at the age of nineteen, when he was Leon Barzin and a new orchestra, to be Chord, and Arpeggios first Pan-American Games, for a song en- 1856; and his studies Cscrny> Qp Vo 120 soloist with Lillian Nordica in a perform- known as the American Symphony Or- titled Hymn oj Sports. It is open to musi- wrere with Reinecke. Ja- THE JUNIOR ETUDE .... chestra, as well as the Orchestra , ,, „ . ance of Rossini’s “Stabat Mater” in cians and poets resident in Alumni _ Elizabeth Gent 140 any country in dassohn, and Schradieck MISCELLANEOUS Providence, Rhode Island. ap- the Americas; and full particulars of the National Orchestral Association. He had may be Leipzig Conserva- Voice Questions Answered. secured from the Christian Sinding Pianists listed are: ,, , peared in all of the leading opera cen- committee at Avcnida Roger Broadman, ' S rgan and Choir 7 ch " '' x 123 tory. His long list of Questions Answered/.'. ',[ de Mayo 695, Buenos Aires, Violin Questions h “ nl Frtl 125 ters of the world. His debut with the Argentina, Mariana Sarrica and Howard Slayman. Answered \ works included an opera, . three sym- Amusing Musical Episodes. . .Robert Braine 127 Metropolitan Opera Company was made South America. Singers include: Helen Henry, Martha Orient Paul 1 anderruorl Yourself , II 84 phonies, three sonatas, many songs, and Stolz Repudiates Eutoka Xickelxen 129 on January 31, 1919; and with the Chi- Lamson, Gertrude Ribla. Alice Howland, The The Juilliard School of Music, of New piano pieces, of which his Rustle of Birth of Sweet Adeiine^.V/.V.V/. ,v 130 cago Civic Opera Company in 1923. Elizabeth Wysor, Carlyle Bennett, John Schubert s Kathryn Cravens 138 York City, in an effort to secure a new Spring has Impromptu. Op 140 o enjoyed immense popularity. Garth Letters from Etude Friends. 7’ elly li. smart 138 American opera, suitable for performance, and Norman Roland. Betty Paret. 144 a young harpist, and the Phil-Svm THE PHILADELPHIA OPERA COMPANY, announces a contest for such a work, the String Entered as second-class matter January CECIL FORSYTH, English born com- 16, 1884 at the P n d j prize to be a performance of the opera Quartet—a group of four winners of Sylvan Levin, director, gave five per- by the school. The winning opus must poser and author, who had lived in scholarships awarded by the New York formances in Boston, January 7-10. The America be written by an American; the libretto since 1914, died in New York Philharmonic-Symphony Society have operas presented were “The Marriage of — must be in English, and it must not re- City on December 3rd. In addition to or- also signed with the Figaro,” bureau which will “P411eas et Melisande,” “Der quire an orchestra of more than fifty play- chestral works songs, and he had writ- not charge any retaining fees and will ,w, Rosenkavalier,” “Die Fledermaus,” and ers. The contest closes March 1. ten “A Treatise on Orchestration” and “A concentrate its activities “Faust.” outside of New History of Music.” York. FEBRUARY, 1942 THE ETUDE 75 ;
Editorial
Youth and Music On the American Plan *T THIS VERY HOUR there are dozens of A young Americans planning and studying for * be Smith emntoti ^ musical careers. Their names may By Blanche oCt \AJliu ^Jheijei Succeeded or Jones; they may have obtained their musical J education in the United States; in fact, they may never have set foot outside the borders of their native land. But they can aspire to high places organ. They are held for advanced students his clientele until they were able to resume normal pay- should be given a chance to and UNLAMENTED depression of movies the whole enter- recreative talent the “artist” class. The FTER THE LATE AND in opera, concert, radio, — country. who have not yet reached precisely what many business men were build a career right here in its native of musicians came to us ments. This is tainment field. They face no barriers to success signed by State and Dis- of twelve years ago, numbers series of awards are certificates embarrassed To substantiate its views it instituted a A the forced to do in extending credits to financially limitations. us through except their own personal trict Presidents and the National President. person and others approached test young ability and rewaid m years ago, this was contests that would customers. Thirty, even twenty-five with In some states preliminary auditions are held for our council in the matter of securing outstanding talent, both with honor and mails, asking not true. Young American artists could cherish cities for conditions happily when there in clubs or the Young to how to retain Moral: Adjust yourself to It is a plan to which it profitable employment. They wanted know the idea of musical careers in their own country money. in others, Artists Contests; the is no alternative. enable them to go has adhered for twenty-eight their pupils and secure new pupils. only if funds were available to State Contest is the first step publicity could years, with gratifying results. usually not particu- to Europe. Unless their American taken. To this go all who have Generalities upon how to succeed are carry such statements as “study under Lescheti- his X. deL. This teacher, after a series of misfortunes, became A Worth While Contest made application to the State larly valuable. Probably Andrew Carnegie was right in zky, “debut at the Royal Opera House,” “student and from more and more depressed. This was manifested in neglect period Contest Chairman, advice given upon this page. The real masters in music to- at the Paris Conservatoire,”, “has played before Biennially over this it proceed the winners in the are of dress, facial expression, behavior. There were no basic Royalties of five countries,” or some similar in- of time, it has given young day, the real experts, are so much in demand that many three classifications. About a a violent case of the blues. dication of European training and triumph, they singers, pianists and violinists earning huge incomes yearly. Every real success is an in- mental abnormalities other than opportunity, month’s time elapses between stood little chance of attracting audiences in in this country assist- The teacher was made to see that she would not think of contests, dividual success. In most cases the teacher asking for through elimination, to match these two and ap- their native land. As for names, only those that as she might see reflected in her proximately another month able, prepared to give fine service and apparently patronizing such a person sounded exotic had appeal for American concert- their ability against other ance was divides the District Contests it pos- own mirror. She was advised to cultivate a merrier, hap- goers. Plain, understandable cognomens meant young musicians, first in their not wanting in enterprise. In a few instances was from the National Contest, life, take long walks in nothing; suffixes like "ski” and “ini” and “hardt” state; second, in district con- sible to diagnose the cause of the pier view of which is held conjointly with were necessary. It was an invitation to chicanery. tests; and, finally, in a na- suggest a the open air, attend comedies, bright Federation’s Biennial teacher’s difficulty and to Fortunately the era of European bias is past, tional contest. To those win- the Con- remedy. The main cause of failure moving pictures, and read entertain- and a new tolerance has taken its place. We now ning first place in each of the vention. ing magazines and books, as well as recognize talent for what it is worth, regardless three classifications at the was usually that the teacher had The 1941 Convention of its source. Through tenacity of purpose, Amer- final contest an award of one given tragically little concern to the to consort with cheerful people, in- ability finally for itself an audience; thousand dollars has been Last year the Federation’s ican has won direction in which he desired to go. stead of visiting physicians in search and by the test of comparison it has not been made. And, in conjunction Convention was held in Los Many were working for invisible ob- of tonics. She was advised to smile, found wanting. To-day our greatest opera com- with, and climaxing these Angeles and to it went win- it panies and orchestras and our musical organiza- awards, the Schubert Memo- MISS RUTH HALLER OTTAWAY (Mrs. ners from sixteen districts: jectives. Such teachers were rudder- no matter how much hurt. She Nikolai Sokoloff), Chairman of the Young tions of highest rank admit American born and rial, Incorporated, has granted twelve singers, twelve pianists, less, drifting aimlessly upon a sea started practicing with a new and en- Artists Contest of the National Federa- American trained artists to membership as to the finest instrumentalist and eight violinists. tion of Music Clubs. From which sooner or later brought them ergetic spirit. In a surprisingly short readily as they do artists of any other nationality. winner a prize that represents these would ordinarily be to the rocks of disaster. time she had a fine supporting class, A contributing factor to this unprejudiced state fulfillment of every instrumental contestant’s selected one singer, one pianist and one violinist memoranda which has grown regularly ever since. of affairs has been the work of the National dream: a chance to appear four times as soloist and Schubert Memorial winner, but last year We put down some Federation of Music Clubs, which first thought with two of the world’s greatest orchestras—at a proved to be an exceptional one in which the about the problems presented to us, Moral: Business runs toward con- that American training was of the best, and pair of concerts with the Philadelphia Orchestra judges’ never-slackening standards forced de- thinking that others might be inter- fident optimism. which long ago decided that oncoming musical, in Philadelphia, and at a pair of concerts with cisions to be in made other than the customary ested in them. Here they are. The the Philharmonic- Symphony Orchestra way. The result was the selection of co-winners in initials are naturally fictitious G. F. This teacher was ignorant of New York City. for the voice classification—Mary Louise Beltz of Rules governing the contest are few. Texas and Eula Beal of California — between the simplest economic law, the law Any person expecting to make music a whose singing the judges were unwilling to de- M. L. Up to 1929 this teacher had of supply and demand. The neighbor- career may compete if he is between cide. To them jointly went the distinction of “plenty of pupils.” His pupils had a hood in which she lived had gradually twenty-one and thirty years of age, is being major award winners and to them jointly reputation for doing fine a native or a naturalized American, work. The changed. Parents with their children has went the prize of one thousand dollars. Quite dif- received his training in the teacher’s health, character and social had moved to the suburbs. United ferent was the situation in the piano classifica- What was States, and can guarantee an adequate tion background were excellent. the which found all of the contestants short of When the solution? She was advised to give repertoire. The required repertoire for standard and the judges unwilling to make a banks closed, all of his pupils sud- up the studio in the old part of town. piano and violin consists of three con- major award. In lieu of this prize, ‘“best in her denly discontinued. After this oc- She was also certi and two recital programs, lasting advised to secure an class” recognition was given. It went to Sylvia curred he found that it was almost one hour each; for voice, three selec- Haimowitz, automobile if possible, even though a young student of Rollins College, tions with orchestra and two recital together impossible to get them to start again. bought with five hundred dollars. It was only in upon long terms. She was programs, lasting an hour each. All the violin classification that judges What was the difficulty? He had not ANDREW CARNEGIE then to divide the outlying selections must experienced suburban be played from memory, no difficulty in making their selection and nam- the common sense to see that the sections into districts and in the contest for vocal honors' ing and to “cover” a single winner. She was Miss Carroll practical two groups of songs Glenn, thing to do was to share the one district must be sung in' twenty-one each day. She was then years of age and a consistent prize the original language text. misfortune of his patrons. Instead, "I BELIEVE THE TRUE ROAD TO PREEMINENT The only winner from her pinafore counseled to go from house to house, expense involved days. For a record of is a moderate fee, for all as a sop to his pride, he kept up the the scholarships and prizes SUCCESS IN ANY LINE. IS TO MAKE YOURSELF ringing doorbells, until admission to the that Miss Glenn she found a contests; and, if' the has former price captured, see in the November, high he had charged for home in young artist is fortunate 1941, Etude, MASTER OF THAT LINE." which her services might lie enough to go the article entitled, on to Town Hall Hallmark. Then lessons. What he should have done district and national contests, he add needed. She was duly horrified by this to those the Federation prize of —Andrew Carnegie must bear his own transportation one thousand was to have called his pupils together ex- dollars and the suggestion. She insisted that her pro- penses. Schubert Memorial Award, re- and told them that he understood ceived at the fessional the Los Angeles Convention. pride would not permit it. Coincident with the Young disaster Artists Final decisions are brought about by the depres- Contests the Federation made at the National Con- “Besides,” she said, “I would not holds' Student test by musicians sion and that he Musician who are eminent in the musical would be glad to teach them for a fee they blame anyone for throwing Contests for young people be- out such an intruder.” She was woild in several fields. could afford. tween the ages of eighteen At Los Angeles the judges In some cases he should have told individual persuaded to and twenty- consisted see that this depended upon her tact three. of five conductors: and her These contests cover six Bruno Walter, pupils, confidentially, that he would teach them without classifi- Richard Lert, any lady-like approach in persuading her cations instead Richard Hageman, Pietro Cimini potential patrons that of three, as in fee whatsoever. In that way he the and! Nikolai Sokoloff; would have saved members she was able to offer Young Artists Contests: three violinists: Toscha something which they greatlv needed. piano, violin ei e , eter Mereblum and man’s voice, woman’s voice, Louis Persinger: two (Continued on Page 129) violoncello opera stars: Andres de ( Continued on Page 124)
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Music and Culture HEN YOU FIND A SINGER who plays the piano sufficiently well to accompany him- Culture When Music and W self, you have a thorough musician. you find a performer who is proficient on more than one instrument, you have a versatile artist. And when you find one of the world’s greatest and Adventures in Music actresses, who has the classic piano library Fiddle for Fun seven operatic roles at her command, you have They Ethel Barrymore. The First Lady of the American theater is a gifted and accomplished musician, An Interview with with an unquenchable enthusiasm for matters musical. Her earliest ambition vjas to become a pianist. A large proportion of her brief leisure is devoted to practicing and playing. She has The professionals who bus. studied voice culture as thoroughly as any pro- £tU 'arrifrnore awrence tibbett stood in a theater pit for & hadn’t been fessional singer, and she tells you that it has been on the stage of the Duluth two years turned up en masse. of great advantage to her in her stage work. She L^Armory auditorium and Dr. Ryan arrived with an believes that music is not a separate category of Distinguished American Actress took a top note in an aria from stubborn maternity apology. “A living. She looks faded study, but a vital part of human “La Traviata.” As his voice he said. case,” with sympathy upon her own young daughter’s into the dynamics of an or- When Walter Lange, paper desire to prepare for an operatic career. SECURED EXPRESSLY FOR THE ETUDE BY ROSE HEYLBUT chestral flurry, a man from turned conductor, stepped theater pit. specialties salesman practically when I did,” among the second violins rose, waved a mys- them and their colleagues out of the “My musical life began tap the stick to start the rehearsal, he They couldn’t outfiddle the vitaphone. But the up to says Miss Barrymore. “There was never a time terious signal to the conductor, bounded off the no realize that faced an orchestra the like of which other for own stage, and took up the company of two patrol- threadbare days had made these two when I wasn’t singing or playing my were leader ever had met. He could boast of an ore were not the world of music, which I could not afford of-the-ego may be interesting as novelties, but, men at the door. fellows like Beethoven, Mozart and Brahms amusement; when musical activities from left digger, a newspaper publisher, a real estate sales- it was a wholesome thing. I after all, they represent but one man’s view. The An hour later the man returned, gingerly made still being played; that there was something encouraged in our home—where, incidentally, to enter. Perhaps Hearts and man, a house painter, a surgeon, a dentist, five whether I’d have been a good great classics reveal to us, not merely the impres- his way through the rows of string players and to fiddle beside the tremolos of The Etude was a regular and welcomed visitor. have no notion housewives, a printer, an artist, and, fortunately, there sions of one man, but a distillation of universal resumed his post. He smiled at the conductor. Flowers and the bristling prestos that had ac- pianist. Incidentally, I often wonder why ex-professionals. if they repetitious which I do The conductor smiled back and nodded know- companied the chase of the Keystone Kops in the two score A Serious Student of Music are so few women in the topmost group of truth. And seem — nonplused. never before days of silent movies. The fine old stable swelled with musical pride pianists. Since the historic days of Clara Schu- not admit—so also is truth repetitious. ingly. Tibbett looked He I was born with absolute pitch—a very great that night. When the log burned down, boxes and had had one of the orchestra walk out on him So the two set a date to find out how many of but a mann, not more than half a dozen have emerged advantage in picking out tunes by ear, Rhythm and Tempo in the Theater their one-time associates were left who re- crates were hauled up and tossed into the fire- they, oddly enough, during a concert. great burden when, during an ordinary day’s as figures of eminence; and fiddler Dr. Will A. Ryan, violinist of membered what fun it was to zip through a Ros- place, and when the fire finally burned itself into terms of much ‘like “To come back to the beginning, I gave up The was activities, one must listen to jangling street are often evaluated in how Duluth Symphony Orchestra. Dropping his sini overture or blow pastoral fancies out of a cool embers, the musicians put on overcoats and this be so? I serious music study for want of funds and went the noises, rasping voices that don’t focus, or to a man’ they can play! Why should violin and dashing to a hospital was old stuff to French horn. They soon found out. The musical fiddled, tooted, and drummed until Conductor play. on the stage, reserving piano playing for rec- pianos that need tuning—and my first ambition don’t know. I know only that I love to my him and to his colleagues in the orchestra. Once grapevine spread their call through the sur- Lange’s fingers became so cold he couldn’t hold interest. I play all reation. Presently, I began to find that music — was to become a concert pianist. The dramatic “Music' is my favorite hobby his stick. he left a rehearsal, rushed to a hospital, removed rounding countryside. Everybody who ever had which is stood me in good stead in work. In a general stage, of course, is the tradition of my family. the time, and enjoy reading new music— my an appendix, and was back in time to finish the blown an “oom-pah” through a Legion band “Boys,” he said, “we’ll try again on Sunday. My grandmother, Mrs. John Drew; my parents, vastly different from playing! One plays the way, of course, all the arts are interrelated; their evening’s musical job. horn or drawn a bow over a string wanted to be Bring your fiddles—and don’t forget the cord- Maurice and works one loves purpose is the same. Whether an artist expresses The emergency which had sent him hurrying in on the orchestra. Up in the Mesaba ore coun- wood.” Georgie Drew best, over and himself in colors, notes, words, or scenes, his goal from the Tibbett concert was an unexpected ar- try, seventy miles north; across St. Louis Bay, in Enter, Angel Barrymore; and over again, polish- is to tell the truth about life and human nature rival in the maternity ward of a Duluth hospital. Wisconsin; everybody wanted to fiddle, blow or a Good uncle, John ing them, trying and to reveal beauty. Thus, the more aspects of With the help of two traffic patrolmen at the pound away the depression. For ten years, they have fiddled for fun, these my Drew, had won different inter- truth he understands, the larger and firmer his door, he made the journey just in time. There was Flaaten had an old garage. In bygone days it musicians of Duluth. When their luxury stable distinction in the pretive effects, liv- grasp of it. That is why the earnest actor investi- no time left to change into his spotless white uni- had been a luxurious stable, and the second floor got too cold, they gave it up and hiked to a paint theater long be- ing with them as gates the vision of Rembrandt, of Rodin, of Bee- form, which the nurses had ready for him, so he had been the handsome living quarters for serv- shop where pots, barrels and half-completed bill- born. old and trusted thoven as eagerly as he does the vision of Shake- delivered an eight-pound boy, wearing his evening ants of one of the town’s finest families. When boards lent color to the musical scene. The morn- fore I was that is friends who are speare. But music has been of even greater, clothes. The mother took one look and said, “Doc- Flaaten bought the place, he dreamed of re- ing after a bull-fiddle player went through the Perhaps more reason why I never disappoint- particular help to me. Scenes stage tor, I didn’t know this was going to be formal.” modeling it into the finest music studio in all the head of a barrel of white lead, however, the one on the have longed become ing. I like best to rhythmic tempo In the seven years that Paul Lemay has con- North. Its panelled walls had been finished out players scattered themselves through the town to as clearly defined as that of a musician — comm-une with page of music. ducted the Duluth Orchestra, he has become ac- of the sturdiest oak of the Minnesota woods. The in search of an angel who could bless them with a The audience is scarcely conscious customed to having his musicians rush off the much as a child Beethoven. I have of it as tempo; floor was fashioned out of birdseye maple. A huge a heated hall. The angel they found in Al. H. Moe, they know only that the lines and platform. With shopkeepers, house painters, real stone fireplace the of non-theatrical worked my way gestures flow gave room a rich atmosphere recorder of the Shrine temple. “You can have it and blend smoothly. But the actor is estate salesmen, housewives, bakers, dentists longs and of luxury. for a song,” he said; and at the next rehearsal background several times keenly aware of the rhythm of his scenes. He doctors stealing time from business to play Bach, he got his song, the Angel’s Serenade, played by for the stage! At through the knows that he must adapt his tempi to those of Beethoven and Brahms, the job of being a con- Rehearsal under Difficulty all events, I work- musicians who were practicing their symphonic thirty-two piano others on the stage with him; that the director ductor offered no strict adherence to an orches- With the night for the rehearsal ed hard at my sonatas, came the exercises without overcoats and hats for the first and find decides whether the scene is to be taken allegretto tral time table. worst blizzard of the year. The garage was cased time in months. music, clipped myself coming or ritardando, and that all on the stage must main- in white. light, The which hung out as a guide The boys still photographs of back to them for A Schedule of Surprises talk about their first concert. tain that effect. You may imagine the hodge- to the musicians, blinked fitfully through the They got the Teresa Carreno, the revelation of newspapers to promote it. The podge of tempi that would reach the audience The Duluth Orchestra has been running on a storm. Upstairs, snow had invited itself in colonel of the field artillery made plans for truth. I love Schu- if each actor projected schedule of surprises for ten years. regiment gave them his own rhythmic con- It has had as through the broken window panes. And, down on the studying in Leip- Armory auditorium and Ernest Lachmund, a mann, Brahms, ceptions of a scene! Rhythm and tempo are its guest soloists such concert artists as Heifetz, the floor, on hands and knees, were the two vio- Duluth composer, wrote zig, and dreamed and Chopin, too among Flagstad, Elman, Spalding and Hofmann. But them a tone poem. Quite the first requisites of good acting, and the loncellists, struggling desperately to start a fire appropriately he called it all sorts of mag- but Beethoven it The Adventurer. player who has mastered the art of when was born in a stable on a stormy night, under a four-foot chunk of birch they keeping had lugged Four thousand Duluthians nificent dreams first! Reading tempo no one had expected it to last. It was pure fancy in. packed themselves has an advantage in his work. into the Armory. centering around then to think that a small city along the When Concertmaster Herbert music marks the “Again, in most of my plays, I north “I’ll bet an A-string no one shows up,” said have served as the Miska led his troupe to a grand piano. shore of Lake Superior would support a full- their chairs, the xylo- distinction be- director as well as player, and violoncellist, Flaaten. Nothing the means I use phone effect' that came from fifty came of tween acquaint- to fledged symphony orchestra. What businessman “I’ll bet a cigar pairs of knock- achieve unity are based largely upon they do,” wagered the other ing knees them. There was musical would give up hard earned depression cash would have provided an ideal accom- anceship and construction. I to The door opened, and in walked Alfred envisage the complete play as a Moroni paniment for the dancing no money for help a half hundred fiddlers, trumpeters and the Mesaba ore-digging skeletons of Danse friendship. It is symphony, each actor representing oboe player. He had Micabre. European study an instru- woodwind players perform a lot of music The musicians took their places, nerv- entertaining few of driven sixty miles through the snow? From to ment and the work of all blending into a single them could understand? Clo- ously arranged their music (or any other quet, a paper-mill town and looked out at the meet works that organic whole. The of twenty-eight miles up familiar kind, except the mood the scene represents Duluth was putting on one of its famous faces in the audience. snow- the river, came Lloyd Brissett, The townsfolk one would not its key; and there be a tuba player. looked up dramatic tradi- may no changes of key and-wind acts on the night that the local en- and smiled. They smiled the man Ethel Barrymore with care to live From Superior, in Wisconsin, came Oscar at Edmond Breon in her cur- with. without due modulation. Oboes may Brand- who baked their tions of home) rent not obtrude thusiasts met in an old stable to organize. Two ser, a clothier bread; at the doctor who de- huge Broadway success "The Com is Green." For me, Ravel, who steals away from his themselves above violins! The pattern weeks before, Alphin Flaaten shop livered their babies; and I went on the of the and Larry Willis, every afternoon to practice at Gudrum Momb, who sold Debussy, and the scene his violin concertos them stage must be emphasized through suitable two violoncellists out of work, had been drinking and their gloves at the Glass at in my early ’teens because I had to. I was less cacophonous Helen Cleveland, a four-foot-eight Block store; moderns come under this cate- phrasings and accents. double Bob Olander, heartbroken, of course. In building a scene along bitter cups of coffee over the unhappy siege of bass player who had who painted their houses. The stage had no special gory. In music, as in most other matters, stormed her way past the I am symphonic lines, I have found the work the depression. Pictures with sound had swept driver Gilbert Johnson, baker, glamour for me; I loved it, but simply as a very thankful made to get her instrument into the still insists that the to have the conservative outlook of much more crowded only reason familiar kind of work. understandable not only to me but some of the ( Glamour beckoned to me tradition. Continued on Page 126) Impressionism and the newer assertion- to my co-workers 78 as well. ( Continued on Page 128 FEBRUARY, THE ETUDE 1942 79 :
Dr. Ralph W. Sockman Eminent Clergyman and Radio Orator The morale of the people is the ultimate de- fense of a nation. It now behooves us to buoy the * MUSIC! every force available. Nothing MARCH WITH human spirit with FORWARD steadying and uplifting than the power is more of music. Beauty, truth, and goodness are the ultimates of life, and they must be maintained. things we are fighting to preserve. Instead of Music reenforces us with values which are in- STATEMENTS FROM GREAT Dr. Hamilton Holt neglecting or slighting pure-music, we should cul- POWERFUL months that are to visible and eternal. The lion. W. L. Mackenzie King IMPOR- President of Rollins College tivate it more earnestly in the Canada ESTABLISH MUSIC'S come. To do this will be to fulfill one of the high- Prime Minister of LEADERS Armies and Navies have always employed music of patriotism-. mili- est aims Lowell Thomas Amid the clamour of war and In the hours of ROLE IN THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM as an absolute necessity for the keeping of TANT civil- darkness, it is the proud duty of all Americans tary morale. Music of other types keeps up Famous Author and Radio Commentator and Canadians who love music to encourage that ian morale in both war and peace. Daniel A. Poling Dr. I know of few things better than music to art which speaks to all men in the language of President, International Society of bolster up the morale of a nation. Let’s sing our harmony and peace. Dr. Edgar DeWitt Jones Christian Endeavor way to victory. our ap- people, may pour out our love of liberty, Dr. Harold W. Dodds Eminent Clergyman and Widely Read Columnist A generation ago the democracies marched to Dr. James R. Angell preciation of the democratic way of life, our de- the strains of Over There and Tipperary. Already Princeton University morale Loon across President, The place of music in steadying national Hendrik Willem Van Former President of Yale University termination to crush the little martinets we are singing God Bless America as the united in time of crisis is pivotal and powerful. There is Distinguished Historian and Radio Commentator Educational Director of the National the sea who have dared to challenge American A valuable recreation and an aid to morale, prayer of our American freedom. The songs of a something unific in the mass singing of the great Company strength and fortitude. Nothing is so unifying as music proved of great importance in the last war. Broadcasting Home, nation are the voice of its destiny. “Music hath The present situation reminds me of an incident timely point old hymns, patriotic songs and anthems. music—or so heartening. There is a Recognizing this fact government agencies are charms to soothe the savage breast,” but also it where an At this time the value of music cannot be over- should be aware of in Sumatra some twenty years ago, Arthur O’Shaughnessy for musical activities Church, School, and State now in the lines that making provisions among is the trumpet of liberty and the challenge of expedition of the Dutch colonial forces was in emphasized. It is a unifying force and a vitalizing the importance of music to inspire and unify in wrote the men in military service. man’s mortal hope. large of the in- agent. It speaks directly to our hearts, bringing these days of tension. camp, surrounded by a number us consolation in adversity, relief from anxiety, “One man with a dream at pleasure visible enemies who meant all the harm that Shall go forth and conquer a crown and faith in our ultimate triumph. To-day, Hon. Charles Edison could possibly be inflicted, but who must be And three with a new song’s measure The The Hon. Leverett Saltonstall through the medium of radio broadcasting, the The Hon. Fiorello La Guardia treated as if they were something one need not Governor Jersey influence of music extends to every corner of the Shall trample an empire down.” of New Governor of Massachusetts Mayor of New York City bother about. After supper the three Dutch land, heartening soldier, sailor, and civilian alike Despite the present crisis, all elements which National Director of the Federal Office of Music can play an important part in strength- officers amused themselves with their phono- and steeling us all to meet the strains and stresses constitute our civilization must continue to flour- Civilian Defense ening our national morale in the present crisis. graph, one of those prehistoric thingamajiggses of this crisis in our national life. The Hon. Thomas E. Dewey ish. Arts sciences the and must meet challenges There is nothing so stirring as the martial with a brass trumpet and a cylinder. Suddenly a Music must be given very serious consideration music Former District Attorney, County of New York of the time in order to perpetuate those qualities of a band. At the same time there is nothing so shot cracked right through the brass trumpet. at this critical moment. The emergency is certain which give life its nobility and meaning. I know the Captain in of those dozen Mary Louise Curtis Bok The importance of music in time of war is soothing to troubled spirits as a fine melody, nor But command two of no effective of fortifying to bring out inspirational songs as fine as those historical. more medium our so confidence men said, “Go on playing,” and he added some- Noted Musical Philanthropist We in America are indeed fortunate inspiring as a great hymn. We can national morale than the cultivation produced in other periods. The vital part music that musical education has made such progress in of the very well regard music as an important thing which cannot be printed in a polite Amer- to stir part of I believe with all in renewed appreciation has played people has always been recog- my heart the importance recent years and that the appreciation of music on the part of our citizens our national defense. ican magazine, but slightly softened it sounded nized, of music as a force for maintaining our national of the value of music in and popular music must perform that is so general and widespread among our people. our national life. In my about as follows: “Go on playing, otherwise the morale, even under conditions of War. A nation opinion function in connection with our all-out effort for Music is not only inspiring in times like these, now above any other time in our nation’s might think we had noticed that they national defense. that would not march to music, or could not sing, history music has a definite function to fulfill in but it is genuinely comforting. During the first The Hon. Alfred E. are there.” would be lacking a very necessary impetus toward America. Smith few days after the Japanese attack upon America, Through the medium of The Etude I And those are my sentiments. Let us go right defense. Spiritually, every American needs the ask all music lovers Former Governor of New York I am sure that most of the people of this country in America to continue to The Hon. Herbert H. Lehman on playing. We might take Hindemith off the pro- inspiration that music brings. shared with me a feeling of relief exert their influence to the end that music will The importance of music when the nerve- Governor of New York and of community grams, but not on account of his political views, tingling prove to be a medium news bulletins were followed by music on whereby our morale will singing has been demonstrated times out of num- which are no doubt 100 percent correct, but be- the radios, to which we were all not only be fortified but our national unity made Great musical compositions have been created ber Gene Buck listening so avidly. in the past, in an hour of trial or trouble. cause his music makes me feel the way I do after Of course, the privilege more enduring. in times of peril. Music has inspired victories. So of taking an evening For that reason we have songs that have been looking at photographs of Himmler and Hitler. President of the American Society of away from care and absorbing often fatigue is forgotten when the strains of the inspiration of identified with all wars. And there are a couple of modern Russians about Composers, Authors and Publishers the music are heard. It is one of the symphony or a recital or the opera is more most wholesome During World War No. 1 community singing whom I feel the same way, but for the moment I are a precious than ever, and the Dr. Thomas S. Gates and inspiring forms of relaxation our armed We united nation to-day in the fullest contribution of our was very popular. It relieved the mind of every- have forgotten write forces how to their names. Best sense and this unity will be expressed in the songs musicians to the stability of our environment President of the University of Pennsylvania can enjoy. At home, when war steps up the and one troubled with the situation during the time wishes and let us go right on playing. which will be sung in our homes and factories spiritual life in these times cannot tempo of civilian life, when we are all anxious and be over- In times of trouble humanity has always turned that they were singing. by our armed forces. I believe that the songs estimated. and tense over the danger to our country and our to the things of the spirit, the intangibles, for which will capture the national heart will The musicians of this country, music loved ones, music can calm us and give us stimu- be teachers, solace. Since ancient times music has provided Major John A. Warner simple and honest, inspired by the fundamental the press, and the radio, all have a great oppor- lus to start afresh with renewed energy. I am of Kate Smith that spiritual stimulation which has enabled Superintendent Police. concepts of freedom which tunity to maintain our the belief that music of New York State constitute the very spirit and strength mankind can help greatly in fortify- Nationally through to carry forward in periods of stress. Admired Radio Singer breath and blood stream of our great nation. music. ing our national morale at this critical period. I know of nothing that is more helpful in main- At the moment we are facing dark days, and in Through all history, through all trials and trib- taining these days our morale than music. This has been the morale of our people and the spirit ulations, there has never been anything like mu- shown in countless instances abroad by such wait of determination will benefit through contact The lion. Arthur Capper Disney The Hon. W. Lee O’Daniel sic and song to support morale. At this critical events as the superb with great music. concerts organized by Myra World Renowned moment music will United States Senator from Kansas Cartoonist United States Senator from Texas immediately fortify our na- Hess, which have been given in the National Gal- tional morale. To say that many wars have lery in London through the worst attacks on that A soldier is as good as his morale and the strains been won wit The importance of good, wholesome music, music isn’t too much of an exaggeration. city, as well as through other periods of com- of martial music have given an inspired “lift” Mus properly applicable to the various phases of activ- has played its vital parative to many a fighting part in wartime all United calm. The more we have the opportunity man in defense of his country. throug States Senator from Virginia ity during a period of war, is of inestimable value. Dr. Alexander J. history. A good Stoddard to listen, The challenge of a patriotic example was Napoleon’s complaii whether it be to the great literature as song goes deep into Nations have Proper music in the home, in the factories, in that his defeat during the fought, bled and died, as we Nationally Knoicn Educator performed the heart of every loyal American and inevitably Russian campaign w- stores, by our leading symphonic organiza- lived, to the lilt on the radio, and in the schools and due just as much to the of noble music. Certainly an; col- Superintendent of Public Schools, stirs his spirit. The soldier, the sailor, music of the Russia tions and outstanding soloists, the martial the civilian who has ever leges, will do more to inspire patriotism, elevate and aimy as it was to heard the French l Philadelphia, Pa. will find a powerful stimulus to the bitter cold of the sing the inspiring music of our military his morale in the Russia seiUaise can morale, submerge sorrow, and encourage bands, or even winter. ever quite despair that France in- jazz rousing march and the battle hymn, for in music creased effort There is something about the right kind and swing, the more will our morale be forti- During not live again. In our than any other form of activity. of there is might. the first World War, music, own country, such not fied. Equally from tl songs music that can raise the morale of an individual important is the continuance of the inspirational national as Yankee Doodle, Dixie, anthems of the Allies The Battle H or of a study of music. 1 of the whole people. Music increases our con- haunting ballads or such Republic, and Over There, rollicking tunes as fin, are insepar Dr. fidence a part of William Lyon Phelps and courage. We all have experienced the Cecil II. dcMille There, Tipperary, Johnny Get Your America in war time. Many Gun ar men Distinguished effect of whistling in the dark! Men have Pack Up Your Troubles the blood Educator and Author marched Eminent In Your ’ sweat Dramatic Producer Old Kit Ban WnriH a»d tears of even to their death behind a band William Allen White the dozens of them ° d wWar ?tin have Now or with a song that many of us remember- „? their Pulses quicken v that our country is at war, the importance Now, more than ever, this song-loving |h v ’ on their lips. In every great national Eminent Publicist and Journalist America did as much as anything There s a Long, of pure music crisis the else to keep Long Trail a Wine and all the fine arts is of ours needs music our cour _ much people express —music through which we, its ti or rar their hopes and aspirations y s morale to its heartwarmingly t is im greater than The nation that can sing high level ^- P°ssible to exaggerate ever. Music is the voice of and make a joyful powerDower ofnf civiliza- through music peculiarly fitted to the times and music in the lives tion and we must noise before the Lord has the spirit of 80 of the people. not lose interest in the very circumstances. victory in its heart Copies of “Forward March With ” Music in appropriate quantities FEBRUARY, 1942 and all public places may be 81 obtained gratis up. application to The Presser Foundation, in care of the Publishers of The Etude. —
Music and Culture
Music and Culture brought him high praise. The great number of the end of Soldiers’ have exactly the same needs—except the pre- marimbas were grouped at sixty feet high liminary probing and warming up of the voice. Marimbas to the Front Field, upon terraced platforms practice without feet wide. I never sing, rehearse, or using and over a hundred of an instrument Vocal Practice these preliminary exercises. The marimba is an evolution How to Improve which is one of the most ancient of all. Indeed, of Coloratura Exercises Importance there is no means of knowing where it actually For the second step in my practicing, I am ner originated in the most primitive forms. Native I 5LA A Conference with guided by the nature of the work have do do. tribes in Africa and India still play variations of Erda in If, for example, I am to sing an evening the marimba. performance, I follow my preliminary work with In its earliest known form, instruments have calculated to adapt the voice to a lower, to the genius Pyramids of Gizeh in exercises N THE NOVEMBER 1941 ISSUE of The Etude of the J. C. Deagan Company and been recovered from the ^JliorL deeper color. If I am to sing Venus, I need work Musser, who may be called the Egypt, which were built about 2700 B. C. Altered °'l the writer frankly exploited the possibilities of Clair Omar will adapt it to higher, brighter color. of the marimba. are believed that I of the Solovox as an addition to the piano, virtuoso and the impresario forms of these Vorangi marimbas Swedish Contralto it is the color of the voice that must be Marimba 5000 B. C. Internationally Famous Always, which offered certain piano teachers a means of It was Musser who organized the huge to have been used in Ceylon as early as considered; never the range alone. (Festival) Orchestra in connection with the Chi- Leading Contralto of the Metropolitan Opera securing new pupils in a new field and thereby the present time, I do not need to practice has At increased their incomes. In the present article cagoland Music Festival, which for years special exercises in breathing or breath support. great success by the Chicago the marimba is discussed in a similar light. been sponsored with advocate them, however, for students whose SECURED EXPRESSLY FOR THE ETUDE BY MYLES FELLOWES I One authority has said that a survey, made in Tribune. Last year this brought to Chicago one vocal habits are not yet secure. Correct breathing at $100,000. As 1934, revealed that there were sixty thousand hundred fifty instruments valued and firmness of support are the basis of all good marimbas in the United States. The instrument a soloist Musser has been called the “Horowitz scale singing—indeed, the quality of the tone and the at the Fes- NE OF THE QUESTIONS most frequently feels sure and properly arched, I sing the has gained immensely in popularity since that of the marimba” and as conductor quickly. Next, I character of the singing are the best indications directed remarkable program of asked by students Is how to use the prac- somewhat faster, then still more time and this number may now be doubled. Much tival, he a different vowel sounds. as to whether or not further drill in breath and compositions which O tice period to best advantage. I am glad to sing the scale on all the of this advance has been due to the enterprise classical and standard support work is need- answer it, but first I wish to make it clear that I I have found it help- ed. II the singing am not a vocal teacher. I have no system or ful not to sing the full is correct, it shows “method” to advocate for the work of others; I scale on any one that pre- the foundation of speak only of my own convictions and my own vowel (after the j| breath is work. In my opinion, then, all practicing should liminary work on O), in good begin with work on tone. No matter how many but to change the order. The thing to other details of technic are to be taken later, the vowel with each note watch for is that all first step each day must be the warming up of of the scale. For ex- the breath be utilized the voice. By warming up, I do not mean ample, I may com- as tone. If the tone is technical fluency, but probing for quality. If you plete an octave on unsteady, it is a sign have ever watched a violinist begin his daily O—Ah—O—E (ay)—/ that some of the work, you know that the first thing he does is (ee) —O—OO—O, re- breath is escaping as to draw the bow across the strings, to assure him- peating the variation air—and that means, self of his tonal values. It is even more important of vowels on the way in turn, that further that the singer begin in the same way. The vio- down-scale again. I attention to breath linist, at least, has his instrument in his hands find this extremely work is needed. it is there, a tangible physical entity, ready to useful in exploring Coloratura exercises his obey wishes; all he need do is to assure him- tone and resonance, should be included in self that his wishes are correctly and musically on one breath. You the development of formed. The singer needs to examine the purpose will note that I use a every voice, male and of his work in the same in clear, way, but addition, he pure O more female, regardless of needs to assure himself of the status frequently of his in- than I do color or range. How-
strument which is not a tangible thing. other vowels. -j — The This is ever, these drills voice is not like a violin; it is part of the because (for voice, human my should never be un- body and consequently reflects the slightest at least) the sound of m dertaken until the changes in physical, mental, and nervous vigor. 0 sets tone and reson- slow, simple, explora- Thus, the first thing the singer should do is to ance most naturally. tory exercises have make sure of the quality of his instrument. Next in order, then, been sung. Always, 1 practice more elab- Preliminary Practicing one must first be sure orate figurations, first 8 of the quality of the The first singing should, therefore, be for slowly, on O; and then tone also, one must tone quality alone. It should be done slowly, more quickly on varied — KERSTIN this moderately, with no extremes of any sort. In my vowel sounds. An exer- THORBORG be sure that work, I in own begin every day on certain vocalises cise which I find help- quality is as secure which I sing very slowly, always rapid work as in slow in the middle ful for probing tone-quality and warming register, and always on the up work. Regardless of the kind does, sound of O—a clear range is one which begins on of singing one the intervals of the the tone O, not OO, and not the dipthong AOU. I begin quality must always be uniformly secure common chord and goes always a half-tone and correct. with the first five tones of the scale (quite like higher, Since one cannot control one's work descending on intervals based on a pianist’s five-finger exercise), beginning the as well in fast passages on a extra half-tone. Example: Ascending, as in slow ones, the slow, comfortable A, C-sharp thorough low note of my middle register, and E, A, practicing must first. C-sharp, D; descending, B, G-sharp, come never going above E or E, D F. Then I begin on the B. A. Then repeat, beginning next tone on the next half- Color in and carry that up for five notes and tone higher, Characterizations until the range has been comforta- back; then on the third tone, and so The same thing on, until I bly explored. This is is true of the special work in an excellent drill in making have encompassed a full octave. coloring that is sure of range, quality, and intonation inherent in certain characteriza- I cannot stress sufficiently that this ,n°tably, pre- These are my regular daily of course, in operatic work liminary practicing must exercises-alwavs a though be done slowly, care- begun slowly, always the principle applies drama- used as careful probes to work in fully, with open throat, with no tension of of ic Lieder as any quality, and never sung forte. well). Certain arias, scenes, even kind, and without In the preliminary any probing of range. Its pur- practice, nothing phrases require dramatic should be exaggerated 1 color which might tend pose is solely to explore, to settle, and to warm moderation strict o interfere with should be observed in force vocal production. Certain up the tonal quality of the voice. Next, in ranee emotions, then, I in voiume-in everything! like fear, rage, From this point hate, and so on often sing the full scale, again slowly, again in middle on require vocal when the voice is warm, well arched (even facial) expression which, like register, and again on O. and secure’ Next come vocalises in individual points breathlessness, in technic may be repression, and the like, would thirds. When the tone is well placed, and begun f when it hesitate to speak UCt 0n 1 r of these, because P °l ection. How to it? My no two singers w8f l f achieve Tribune, habit is first to .he tataJE we^vIL^^^ 82 make ( Continued on Page 134) M^icTeS M^mbc O^chesu! FEBRUARY, 1942 THE ETUDE 83 instrument, when Music and Culture dignity in adding this this is IN JULY, 1907, and I was in Thesa lat of T WAS came to the front. ®|: gospel of xylophone soloists desirable. In spreading the good music, Switzerland as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. es at° marimba type, with “ teacher thinks first adopted the the broad-minded of all I Ernest Schelling in the Villa Prangins the remarkable[ Japanese sustained tone; notably, human appeal. There are thousands to shore of Lake Geneva, opposite Mont New York and about on the performer, Yoichi Hiraoka, of marimba might appeal, who would Morges Even in Babylon and Nineveh, pictorial traces Jwkson whom the not Blanc. A few miles up the Lake, at Lynn Jackson, of Chicago. or the have been found of instruments of the ranat or Burton take to the piano, the violin, violoncello. near Lausanne, was the home of Ignace Jan precedent by playing the Cone Intimate Visit to the 1940 set a of marimba players, well trained and Paderewski. Schelling, pianist and com- An marimba family. revealed Groups (‘Emperor’)” by Beethoven. This E-flat properly conducted, always form a very well poser, was probably the closest and dearest present generation as one From Earliest Times the instrument to the In some cities types patronized concert feature. in the of all Paderewski’s many friends, so that classical compositions of all The earliest instruments were played by mallets upon which marimba orchestras, conducted by the households were in constant and effectiveness. Few West, large two could be played with taste and striking upon bars of stone, wood, or metal, like Mr. Musser, have had sold-out houses in audi- most intimate contact with each other. now realize, however, that this of Ignace Jan Paderewski the instrument we now know seating as high as four thousand. 26th of July was Schelling’s birthday. Home toriums The was known over a hundred as the xylophone, a Greek We had had a jolly family dinner and were years ago, when a famous xylo- name derived from xylos, when sud- phone-marimba performer, sitting quietly on the veranda meaning wood, and phono, denly the doors flew open, and in streamed Michael Joseph Gusikov, born meaning sound. These instru- the Paderewski group: Paderewski, his wife, Mogilev, Shklova, Poland, Amusing Musical Episodes ments came to be known in in 3,rancid f'sogerJ his sister, his niece, his secretary and two B,, surprised Europe with Italy as "organo di legno” in 1809, descend- or three others, all garbed in fantastic cos- his skill. Some of his By f-^a u ( Uancleruoorl, 1/ (organ of wood). In Germany little domestic Noted Baritone and Teacher playing in the Phil- tumes designed for a gay they were called variously ants are Originally farce. Paderewski himself was clad in short “Strahfiddle” (straw fiddle) adelphia Orchestra. Chopin A feud, rivaling that of the mountaineers, was breeches of white cotton, red stockings and and “Glockenspiel” (playing Gusikov was a flutist. a jacket fashioned for a boy of ten. An opening stage manager of the revels, which were, in a choice between sweet and dry champagne, Liszt were among his ad- the one between the two famous sopranos, bells). The Glockenspiel is and of in the seat of breeches emitted about a foot theory, at least, a kind of surprise party for adding, as he poured, a few gracious words mirers. Mendelssohn made a Faustina Bordoni and FYancesca Cuzzoni. Even the usually made with bars of illustrious musician. An hour or two later personal welcome. Finally, there were a loving the general public and the pamphlet press took of white shirt tail. Merriment reigned uncon- the metal. In a perpendicular transcription of some of Paga- fined! After farce, Paderewski became the some thirty guests sat down to luncheon and cup and friendly speeches in English, French, nini’s music for him and sides in the matter, and the bitter rivalry between the form, shaped like a lyre, it is bountifully with vegetables and German and Polish; after which everybody shook on the two became so hot that it finally culminated liveliest of young lads, dancing about, bouncing were served known as a “glass hat” and is actually accompanied him between them. a great elastic ball before him, turning somer- fruits, fresh from the gardens, as well as de- hands with everybody else, or kissed, and said, heard in many bands. In Java, the piano at a concert in Ber- in personal combat » » * saults on the floor, cutting capers of all sorts. licious viands and wines of many kinds. During “Thank you,” in his Polish. Bali, China, and South Africa, lin in 1830. Finally, seated himself at the piano, playing the meal, the host himself offered to each guest The afternoon was ( Continued on Page 136) many interesting variants of The modern marimba is The proof of the pudding may well be in the he joyous dances while Mrs. the instrument may still be such a vastly superior instru- eating. So great a composer as Wagner, because Paderew- found. In Africa, resonators JOSEPH GUSIKOV ski—usually the most self-re- First Marimba are made from the shell of the Virtuoso. strained of ladies—and Schelling, Kafir orange. The name, “ma- waving and weaving bright colored rimba,” is considered to be African in origin. ment compared to shawls and draperies, executed a No one knows how the first marimbas came that which existed in wild, anonymous dance. An in- to South and Central America. Did they accom- the time of Chopin, promptu supper, toasts and merry pany the Conquistadores, as a means of enter- Liszt, and Mendels- discourse brought the party to a taining them while they were pillaging the sohn, that we may be happy close. natives of their silver and gold? Or did they sure that if they had come over in slave ships, when Negroes were known this instru- A Day of Hospitality brought to this country? Who knows? Mr. Mus- ment they would un- Five days later, July 31, was ser asserts, however, that when the Conquista- questionably have Paderewski’s name day—St. Ignaz. dores arrived, they found the Indians playing written for it. It was the custom of Mr. and Mrs. upon a small set of wooden bars. If this is the Paderewski, before the Great War, Modern Improve- case, those who contend that the ancient Amer- to offer on that day hospitality in ican Indian were derived Mongolian ments races from their home to all their many and Levantine ancestors have another point of The modern ma- friends round Lake Geneva. Their evidence. rimba may be learned property at Morges was well fitted In Central America and in Mexico the wooden by any third or fourth for such hospitality. The house bars are derived from the tropical rosewood grade piano tree student was large and commodious, though (Dalbergia, sped hormingo) which, when struck, in a relatively short in no way pretentious. In it, on produces a peculiarly mellow and resonant tone time. As an instru- every hand, were photographic unlike that of any other wood. But this tone de- ment for exhibition or portraits signed by royalties, mands amplification, and hollow gourds, placed recital purposes, it is nobilities and celebrities of every below the wood, serve this purpose. The most extremely popular and MARIMBA nationality and kind also count- expert native players come from Guatemala. impressive. With the TYPE ORCHESTRA IN BALI less trophies and mementoes of all Mexican and Honduran players also are remark- great demand for South American music, the his sorts. able. music seemed radical, was subjected to the The most attractive part of marimba becomes an essential of any Latin- epithet, “Murderer of Melody,” and a noted the house was the broad veranda American group. Those who have heard, Our First Introduction over writer called overlooking the spacious the radio, the his music “baboon-headed.” grounds, characteristic music of the or- * the lake, the hills on the farther The first time the writer ever heard a marimba chestra of Xavier Cugat have * * unquestionably shore, and behind band was as a child, when such a native band been charmed by the Handel them, all-dom- beautiful playing of Ray- also was unfortunate enough to be- was brought from * inating, majestic, snow-capped Guatemala to play with the mond Gonzalez. come involved with Cuzzoni’s temperament, but Mont Blanc. Barnum & Bailey Circus. It consisted of three The cost of a good she came marimba for home or parlor off second best in her encounter with marimbas with five or more players. Serious use is about four nm. The grounds were kept up sump- hundred dollars. Thousands When she refused to sing his arias, musicians saw in the of one of tuously; instrument a peculiar indi- smaller instruments, such Handel snarled splendid trees, wide, as those used : “Madam, viduality and character in I know you are a very capable of later develop- schools, may be bought for s e-devil smooth-shaven lawns, vineyards, as low as fifty dollars but I will have you know that I am ment. The music played was not native, in the for each instrument. Beelzebub, fruiteries; also a palatial hennery. Any good piano teacher the chief devil.” He then grabbed her sense that a new school had been (In 1906, it founded, but who desires to extend his work an t reatened was said that Paderew- should be able to to throw her out of the window. rather consisted of Latin themes, which had been transfer ski paid seven his musical facility to the 011 Slle thousand dollars marimba in a agreed to sin S the aria as he absorbed, much as the gospel hymns of Metho- relatively few months, desired^ for a Crystal White Orpington so as to be able to teach dist missionaries were absorbed in Hawaii, only the cock and four instrument. In the case of a beginner hens. These eyes of to appear again in different the form as native situation is very different. mine gazed at them with Music must be learned awe and Hawaiian music. Marimba bands were a sensa- as a The skill in the use of the rubber “???• y°u th, was a choir singer; but, mute admiration!) A few miles tion at the World’s Fair hammers must . in San Francisco in 1915. be acquired and a S 01 e changed away, near Nyon, repertory must > the Empress Austria Paderewski Meanwhile, the be secured chancpri 7 £ of xylophone (without resonators) Then, too, the use ar him maintained of hard and soft mallets must ^® sing and told the choir- also a large, but less commenced to come into popularity and by 1930 be acquired. Since it has been demonstrated Haydn sang like a crow.” This story showy, farm. nearly every good band had a that has h xylophone player. it is possible to 1* handed perform music of the highest down in another version, At noon of July 31, the Schell- Its brittle tone lent itself to the radio and tvDe wherein° tv!* many upon the marimba, no teacher 6mpress likens ings and I arrived will suffer a loss his singing to that at Morges, of a 1 ” Ule gr°up rooster. are - Ernest Felix Weingartner (upper left), the Flonzaley Quartet. ^ “"j Mr and Mr*. 84 being the organizer and Rudolf Ganz (fifth from THE ETUDE FEBRUARY, 1942 8} —A
Music in the Home The English critic, Samuel Langford (1863- Newman’s Wagner “. that . . the player who in the 1927), once wrote does life Music Home The third volume in Ernest Newman’s huge creature when he is not become a finer faced by the of Richard Wagner is now being welcomed Mozart’s music is, so to speak, no musician with musical world. The first volume had to do to that in the end. entire at all. For we come back Other with the composer’s life from his birth, in 1813, compose music; Mozart is music. In his men after Wagner had completed “The to until 1848, Etude is not constrained any The Master Records hands music purpose “Tannhauser,” and “Lohen- preface Flying Dutchman,” beyond itself.” It is a fitting to our review 1848 grin.” The second took in the years from of this recording, in which Mozart’s genius is re- until 1860, when Wagner was in Paris endeavor- light; and, vealed in its most enduring as though The third ing to attract attention to his works. Bookshelf in line with Langford’s words, Spalding and the Music Lover’s Artists volume, one of six hundred pages, covers of Master Primrose perform with signal artistry; indeed, years from 1859 to 1866. Wagner, by this time, the violinist has done nothing better on records. completed all of his works except the im- fine-grained had And Stiedry supplies a orchestral was, at the Any book here mortal “Ring” and “Parsifal.” He may background, in which only an occasional sub- reviewed time, the vortex of a virtual whirlpool of political, be secured from (Jj5ij f^eter ^Jduc^lt Peed mergence of oboe passages mars an otherwise THE ETUDE MUSIC social and musical excitement which with any MAGAZINE at the ensemble. The recording is excellent. perfect personality could have been annihilating. price given plus other postage. Symphony No. 3 in B minor I Ilya Mourometz), Gliere: Newman covers this terrific period in his mas- Op. 42; played by the Philadelphia Orchestra, terly fashion. It is not possible in this neces- conducted by Leopold Stokowski. Victor set sarily restricted review to do more than intimate Tschaikowsky: Romeo and Juliet M-841. musical fascination RANCK: SYMPHONY IN D MINOR; played by set X-120) ; and the dramatic interest and played by Although Gliere is regarded as a nationalist six hundred the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Fantasy Overture (Columbia set M-478) ; which the author has crowded into composer, this work shows more cosmopolitan Fconducted by Pierre Monteux. Victor set M- the Cleveland Orchestra, conducted by Artur pages. The achievements of the average man in influences than are found in the music of any a few PacLman 840. Rodzinski. easily be set down on B. ItUuL seven years can B, other of the Russian nationalists. It is a program } Franck: Symphony in D minor; played by the It was observed recently, when Rodzinski con- scraps of paper. London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by ducted in New York, that his playing was at all symphony, based on a mediaeval folk-legend. The book opens with Wagner’s “Second Assault Written in it is stylistically closer Sir Thomas Beecham. Columbia set M-479. times clear, vital and incandescent. One marks 1911, to the on Paris.” Newman has a way of sticking plums manner which deals with the popularly discussed Trojan temporary art with music; the excellent Neither of the two recordings of this work these qualities in his performances here. Of the later nineteenth-century romanticists than to the which doubt- of information throughout his text in which the classics are arranged and presented; twentieth-century composers of its period. Lis- horse. which preceded these two sets was a fully satis- two works, however, the conductor is more suc- less came from his years of journalistic compul- after page, the reader encounters the inclusion of works of such melodic compos- fying performance. Stokowski's version, dating cessful in his treatment of the Strauss score. tening to this symphony, one can hardly believe Thus, page sion with the idea of making his “copy” vital. Berlin, Vincent Youmans, Jerome little flashes of interest which are, of course, ers as Irving from 1936, shows this Although a reading that the pioneering spirit of Stravinsky had Thus we pick up in scanning just a few pages lights in a work of great bio- Kern, Richard Rogers, George Gershwin, Arthur conductor’s penchant of sound logic, the evinced itself, for Gliere seems to have been un- only human high that: Wagner was so contemptuous of the critics Schwartz, Cole Porter and Ferde Grof6. These for painting lily; graphical and musicological importance. the Tschaikowsky work aware of any modern harmonic tendencies. It is the first perform- that he sent them no tickets to tunes, which are sung by youth everywhere, in his tonal palette is One point to which Newman, with his journa- all nevertheless, lacks particularly fitting that Stokowski, who has con- ance of “Tristan” in Paris; Saint-Saens was such special in- a more or less careless fashion, are now presented purple and gold, and the sensitivity and sistently brought this work to the attention of list’s nose for news, discusses with re- so that young folks may sing them properly. his phrasing is arbi- warmth of the Kous- the concert-going public, should have recorded terest is Wagner’s racial background. Your trary. this subject, This appears under the Unit VI, Popular Com- Mitropoulos, sevitzky version, and it; his is a sympathetic and worthy performance viewer, after reading much upon posers of Modern America, to which Sigmund whose set was re- furthermore it is of the score. confesses that he is still in confusion, as to the leased early in 1941, is father was Ludwig Geyer, Spaeth has written a fine introduction. The other marred by a deplor- Chadwick: Noel—No. 2 of Symphonic Sketches; claim that Wagner’s cool and overly pre- painter, Units of the book are: I. Introduction to Choral able break at the end played by the National Symphony Orchestra, the Jewish actor, writer and portrait who cise. Beecham under- stepfather, and Art; II. The Interrelation of the Arts; III. Heroes of side 2. conducted by Hans Kindler. Victor disc 18274. later became Richard Wagner’s states the drama, but police court clerk, Karl Friedrich and Heroines of the Opera; IV. Folk Music In- Toch: Pinocchio — Chadwick’s “Symphonic Sketches” is his most not the simple in treating the work Merry six after spires the Masters; V. In Lighter Vein; VII. The Overture; played popular orchestral work. This is part Wilhelm Wagner, who died months in purely the second lyrical man- by the however, bore a re- Romantic Spirit in Music; VIII. Minstrels and Chicago Sym- of it to be recorded; the first, Jubilee Overture, Wagner was born. Wagner, ner, he errs in the op- phony Orchestra, con- has been recorded markable resemblance to his father’s brother, Troubadours; IX. The Religious Spirit in Music; posite direction from by Hanson and the Rochester ducted by Frederick Adolph, and was baptized in the Christian faith. X. Ancient Sources of Our Music: XI. Elizabeth Stokowski. The Philharmonic Orchestra. Noel is a simple song, a Stock. Columbia disc nocturne Even Geyer’s alleged Jewish ancestry is now be- and Shakespeare. Copious biographical and his- Frenchman, Monteux, of quiet poetic beauty save for an ex- 11665-D. ultant lieved to be entirely disproved. It is a subject, torical notes provide a fine educational back- alone without exag- climax toward the end. There is a short This is the first poem however, which is neither profitable nor pleasant, ground for the work. A page of Correlated Re- geration, realizes the about the Virgin lulling the infant Jesus score which Ernest and little difference posterity corded Selections presents a means for amplifying two elements of this the quiet snowy beauty of the night prefac- and it will make to Toc-h, who is now ing the work of the ciassroom. work: the lyrical the score. Kindler gives the music a sym- whether Wagner was obliged to go through life writing music for the pathetic “Music, the Universal Language” sweetness and the exposition, and the recording is tonally with or without the benefit of Semetic musical movies in quasi-Wag nerian Hollywood, rich. gifts. The things of main significance, however, By: McConathy, Morgan and Lindsay composed after com- Crieg: Pages: 300 grandeur. Most lis- Sigurd jorsafor—Prelude and Intermezzo; are not at any moment the mundane matters ing to this country in Price: teners will acclaim played by the Indianapolis Symphony, conducted which the world dwells upon, but rather the $2.00 1935. It was, of course, by Publishers: Silver this as the best per- Fabien Sevitzky. Victor disc 18291. glorious phantasmagoria that he brought to the Burdett Company inspired by Carlo Col- Grieg formance of the sym- RICHARD CROOKS s incidental music to the play, “Sigurd world through his incomparable masterpieces. lodi’s universally phony extant. This fa- orsafor,” by the “The Life of Richard Wagner” vored Norwegian poet Bjornson, is far A New Voice Book recording book. In a less reveals its conductor’s sound artistry effective than his “Peer Author: Ernest Newman preface to the score, Toch says that Gynt" music. With Bernard Kwartin, a voice teacher with wide in- and flair for music Pinocchio is the exception of vibrancy of color, songful sort of the Homage is Pages: 600 a of brother-in-mischief to the March (which ternational experience, presents in his new lyricism, and play of rhythm. German Till re most Eulenspiegel. Although popular excerpt from the suite written Price: $5.00 it cannot be said that the “Fundamentals of Vocal Art’’ the results of thirty Schumann: Symphony No. 4 in D minor, oi the play) Op. 121; overture , it is too Publishers: Alfred A. Knopf is patterned after the Strauss fragmentary for its own years of study based upon a played by the London score it good. Theory of Tone Focus Symphony Orchestra, con- will be noted The performance of that it has similar stylistic this music is accept- and The Organization of ducted by Bruno Walter. Victor aspects able, Vocal Instruction. The set M-837. It is a clever although it leaves The Universal Language little work, suggesting the this listener with the plan is in no sense hackneyed. Smetana: The Moldau (Vltava); and Dvorak: impish conviction The author has Sla- qualities of the marionette that he is not hearing the pieces RICHARD WAGNER It vonic Dance more in a general was Longfellow who called music “the uni- introduced many original drawings No. I in C major; played by the Phil- than un er the most and designs specific manner. Stock, who favorable circumstances, which versal language of mankind.” The new work, to explain harmonic-Symphony has regularlv is his theories. The work contains many Orchestra of New York, performed the indeed very work for a number of unfortunate. an admirer of “Tristan” that he surpassed Wag- “Music, The Universal Language,” by Osbourne original conducted by Bruno Walter. years con Berlioz: angles of thought and much valuable Columbia set X-21L ducts it with evident Damnation of relish, and the recording Faust—Hungarian March; and ner by memorizing the entire score; the Jewish McConathy, Russell V. Morgan, George L. Lind- fresh The “Fourth Symphony” of Schumann is 6y technical material. One especially useful recently 1* 6 Prophet—Coronation March; played by composer, Halevy, composer of “The Jewess,” was say, with Alfred Howell as Art Editor, is one of chapter came to us in a performance by Stock H-| * n° I- is that devoted to the classification of and the Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante umbia Broadcasting in - Symphony Orchestra, among the most E-flat 3 fi 4 enthusiastic to welcome the au- the most beautiful books designed for Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the K high voices—giving the range of the voices and lists Slavonic played by Albert Spalding ed by Howard of (violin),’ Barlow - Columbia disc thor of the famous tirade, “Das Judenthum in schools and colleges as a work for study Dance by Mitropoulos and the Minneapolis Sym- Primrose William 71287^D and roles within this range. The section upon Vocal (viola), and the New Friends Musik”; when Wagner chapel phony Orchestra. Walter provides of Muste pointed out to Rossini use. Some of its most effective features Pedagogy and Methods of the most ar- Orchestra, Fritz Stiedry, must be Teaching is especially cond. Victor set admitted that Barlow offers that he, too, had been guilty of breaking down are: the generous employment tistic realization of the Schumann score on rec- M-838 tnTA^A of excellent illus- valuable. recorded version of Coronation convention, the Italian ords. Indeed, the songful characteristics Mnmh^h the wit said, “So I have been trations—some in color—the correlation of con- "Fundamentals both of h Same Can of Vocal Art” the hardly be said of the Berlioz writing music of the future without knowing it”; Schumann and the Smetana works are vi- seipr-HA« ^ By: Bernard Kwartin oussevitzky and Beecham given in writing to Berlioz, tally as well as ingratiatingly set forth. us far m have Wagner expresses a hope Pages: 178 RECORDS 6 ew rdin Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks f g Performances of this lat- that he will be able to hear a performance of (Columbia ter wn^ T edf BOOKS Price: $2.50 ’ the British conductor’s version Berlioz’ trilogy, “Les Troyens,” is amnntr the first part of 8 rthe most Publishers: Criterion Publishing Co. 86 ( Continued on Page 134) FEBRUARY, 1942 THE ETUDE 87 —
Study past and present. Music and in the world of opera The sec- Group Bulletin,” a weekly Music in (he Home ond is “Listening bulle- listening groups. It tin, prepared for contains a Johnson, brief message from Edward manager of Company, the Metropolitan Opera together with plot, timings of 4. a brief synopsis of the the chief Musicians in the Schools scenes, a short stage chart, and Making Best arias and other Tune in to Radio’s items of interest. For information regarding these aids write to: The Metropolitan Opera listener Self-Analysis Madison Ave., New York City. Guild, 654 OME YEARS AGO, What kind of a mu- During February two conductors will officiate in “School a paper on sician are you? Are you )3it jCindsay l llorgan the NBC Symphony Orchestra’s four scheduled con- S Music” was read at -Alfred a rhythm demon, and certs (Tuesdays, 9:30 to 10:30 P.M., EST—NBC- confer- a supervisors’ does music that “goes” Blue network). On February 3 and 10, Dr. Frank paper referred ence. The satisfy you, no matter Black, NBC Music Director, will conduct the to an old sign on a gro- Dr. Thaddeus P. Giddings has for years been how it sounds? Unfor- orchestra, and on February 17 and 24, Alfred Wal- cery store, “Strictly The genial and widely loved Wisconsin, tunately, there are many Director of Mutual’s at the head of the Public School Music System of Milwaukee, the broadcast is to be almost lenstein, Music New York Fresh Eggs, 60; Fresh OW FORTUNATE Amer- in public school music development in the of these “rhythm de- never in station WOR, will officiate. 40,” and and has been a great influence be able to entirely musical and Eggs, 50; Eggs icans are to His affiliation with Dr. Joseph E. Maddy in the formation mons” at large in the dramatic form. Guest stars In the broadcasts of the New Friends of Music went on to say that mu- United States. H tune in day and night Michigan, has schools, and they are by and Orchestra Camp at Interlochen, besides the chamber concerts scheduled to be heard this often similarly of the National Band such wide variety of en- will be included sic was on a notable practical value. He was born in Anoka, Minnesota, in 1869, no means all in the in- regular principals when the month (Sundays, 6:05 to 6:30 P.M., EST, NBC- divided into classical been of tertainment on the radio! Al- Minnesota. He has written and edited many strumental department. require extra Blue network) there will be one piano recital and studied at the University of news greets various works , and music, music, and school though ominous Dr. Giddings, in this article, shows To these people, beauty the finest string quartet performances. On widely used books for public school use. us continually by way of the lead voices. Only three February music. There is still in between the older vaudeville type of public school of tone and the perfect I# each score are to 1st, Artur Schnabel is to complete his Schubert suspicion the parting of the ways 3. airwaves, there is still plenty features of many minds a 8th, musical entertainment and the modern orchestral and choral type of a harmony, which comes of entertainment to divert our be presented. Among operas piano sonata series. On the the Primrose that musicians are sim- cappella chorus as developed-by the famous St. Olaf Choir. This article was only with perfect intona- minds from the burden that slated, or already heard (these Quartet will play two quartets by Mozart and one ilarly divided into good written some time ago, and many of the things that the canny author sug- tion, are a closed book, history’s most horrible war is mt broadcasts began January 7), by Mendelssohn. The Budapest Quartet will be musicians, musicians, about; nevertheless, there is still much wisdom in his Step into many school visiting upon the world. Of are “La Boheme,” “Faust,” featured in the concerts of the 15th and 22nd; and school musicians. A gested have come heed at the moment . Editor’s Note. rooms and hear the course, as radio rightfully says, “Tales of Hoffmann,” “I Pag- both of its programs will offer quartets by Mozart, further subdivision is remarks that teachers may frightful assembly sing- its first obligation is to bring liacci,” “La Tosca,” “La Tra- Dvorak and Mendelssohn. suggested in the old ing one so often has to us all the news in relation to viata,” “The Daughter of the The Sunday afternoon concerts Of the Phil- story of the girl with a listen to, with intona- the war, but even in wartime Regiment,” and a long list of harmonic-Symphony Orchestra of New York will feature music1. roll under her no it is important to maintain our others not as yet announced. three conductors and several soloists this month. arm, of whom a friend tion, no balance of parts, sense of humor as well as our Another new show (started Serge Koussevitzky, regular conductor of the Bos- inquired, “Are you taking music or vocal?” future vocal development? Have you the cast no beauty of tone, with nothing that sounds like national determination that enables you ' to say, music except a rhythm. balance. And hence VICTOR KOLAR January 16) is the Treasure ton Symphony Orchestra, will be the director of What is a musician? Obviously it is one who iron pounding metronomic the light is all you cry for "more It is touch too wel- Hour of Song (Fridays, 9:30 to the broadcast of the 1st; there is no soloist sched- knows, composes, performs, or teaches music. “Peace,” to those around who but another phase of the savage beating come. the part public? As to that mu- 10:00 P.M., EST—Mutual net- uled. In that of the 8th, Fritz Busch will be con- At least this simple definition will serve as a pep” when your pupils sing in his tom-tom before harmony was ever thought sic can and does play in the daily lives of Amer- work) features Alfredo Antonini’s Are a con- of. Surely , orchestra and ductor, and the soloist will be his brother Adolf foundation. School you the school music teachers who permit icans, it is largely occasioned by what radio has a choral group and a permanent top-ranking Busch, the violinist. Eugene Goossens, regular musicianship is so structive musician this—or worse yet, develop it—can be called only to offer these days. News on musical and other soloist of the Metropolitan Opera Company (name conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, bound up with teach- able to build a music “rhythm fiends.” programs is scarce under present conditions. unannounced at time of writing). These pro- will direct the concerts of the 15th and 22nd. Erno ing ability that we are machine that will A kindergarten class gave a demonstration Heretofore it could be obtained a month in ad- grams will present old and new music. An inter- Valasek, violinist, is the announced soloist for liable to become con- make fine music? lesson of two types of singing. First they sang vance, but now the uncertainty of the times finds esting feature of this broadcast is that its spon- the 15th; and there is no soloist scheduled for fused. So we will drop Have you the patience some rote songs without the piano, which were little advance information available. Yet, it is sors, Conti Products, have sanctioned the rebroad- the 22nd. all thought of teach- to do this, day by day, lovely. The tone was soft and beautiful, but it heartening to note that the old standbys are still cast of the shows over Mutual stations not con- The Ford Sunday Evening Hour ing for a time and even when you do was plain to be seen that the teacher was going with us, the best loved scheduled for Feb- programs of the air, such tracted by them with all commercial credits ruary includes Helen Traubel, soprano, soloist confine2. ourselves to know how? The mu- through it only from a sense of duty. This done, as the Saturday afternoon opera broadcasts, the deleted. as with Jose Iturbi musicianship. sic machine under she Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra as conductor on the 1st; Eleanor had them gather around the piano to sing concerts on For those who like a. smooth dance orchestra Steber, soprano, and Carmino Galliard, tenor, discussion is, of course, “informally.” The teacher played the piano in Sundays, the Tuesday evening broadcasts of the and a good soloist in popular songs of the day, with Eugene Goossens, Catechism the vocal ensemble. a most explosive manner. NBC Symphony Orchestra, and many other there is conductor, on the 8th; And the pupils sang pro- the new show featuring Ted Straeter and grams of equal Eugene Ormandy as conductor on the 22nd (solo- Do you know the During the time you —with loud, choppy tones some ultra-rhythmic interest. his smooth orchestra on Mondays, Tuesdays, — and ist not announced) and various steps in the are building this mu- songs. asked It is particularly heartening in times like these Wednesdays from 10:30 ; Victor Kolar, conductor, When why she permitted the sec- to 10:45 P.M., EST—Mu- with to know that the good music Lansing Hatfield, baritone, on the 22nd. evolution of musical sic machine, and after ond type of singing, she said she programs of the tual network. With Straeter is heard wanted her Jerry Wayne Music Columbia network, heard each afternoon from a young romantic and American Yout-h, the program that fea- ability, or are you one you have built it, can pupils to get some joy from their singing, and baritone. Straeter is best known 4 00 4:30 tures the music-making of those misguided you play upon it with to to P.M., EST, are scheduled to be con- as choral director of the Kate Smith of young folks across find the real meaning of the songs. She was show, a voice the country tinued. These include Stars in the Orchestra, Mon- coach for popular (Sundays 11:30 to 12 noon, EST— souls who believe that the fine ability that reminded that beauty, continuity singers, and head of a dance of tone, and days; Milestones in NBC-Red network) musical ability is just American Music, , offers will make its product fidelity from the East- band that has a large, faithful following. four programs this to the pitch were also ingredients of any School month from man of Music in Rochester on Tuesdays; Speaking of Kate Smith, different sections of the country. born and will appear lovely enough to hold song. It fell upon deaf ears. She was a that popular radio The “rhythm So,ngs of the Centuries on Wednesdays; and the Cin- favorite greeted broadcast of the 1st will or not as is willed in all the members of fiend.” the New Year with another menu feature Public School She heard only the rhythm and the words cinnati Conservatory of Music Program on Thursdays. of drama, Gioups from Portland, advance? When musi- comedy and music (Fridays Oregon, under the direc- the organization with of any song, and, when those were adhered to, 8 00 in tion A new Show called British-American Concerts re- 8:55 P.M., EST— of Chester Duncan; that cal ability does not the attractive Columbia) . Kate is of the 8th will pre- power she was satisfied; nothing else all out to help sent mattered. places the broadcasts of The Lyric Stage, the America, smile and the Commercial High appear early and ob- relax between the newscasts School A Cappella of beautiful music, If only this kindergarten teacher had looked Columbia network Friday afternoon show (4:00 and she s singing loir from Atlanta, viously, do you keep the songs that people seem Georgia, under the direction added to the satisfac- closely at her class, she would have seen to 4:30 P.M., EST). to of Ann a rapt These concerts will feature want to hear these days. Grace O’Callahan; Public on working, or do you tion Guest stars from the School Groups of work well enjoyment on the faces of most of the pupils English music from Purcell to Britten, stage rom Wilmington, when and Amer- and screen participate along Delaware, directed by Glen say, “There is none done? they with Kate\a were singing beautifully. This, of course, ican compositions from Payne to Roy Harris. The regulars. Gildersleeve will be heard on the 15th; and on here,” and cease from Dr. Christiansen of varied with Columbia Concert the the musical hearing of the different Orchestra under the direction In connection With 22nd, the Classen toil? Do you know the Metropolitan High School Choir and Or- and the St. Olaf Choir is pupils. When they of Howard Barlow will perform, and Opera began the other part of the there will be 01 Saturda afternoons, r0m Oklahoma City believe that musical y listeners v under the leadership such a one, and the program of occasional soloists. \ are of Chester/ THADDEUS P. GIDDINGS “peppy singing,” many of the faces offered two interesting Francis will ability is but the abil- publications by the Metro be presented. musical instrument he lighted up hi Among new musical programs begun in politan a different manner. However, some the past Opera Guild. The first Tuesda morning ity to close is “OpeS > y musical broadcasts of pay at- has built up so is Great Nets per- of them did not light up at all; month Moments in Music (heard on an illustrated ,a instead, they magazine that presents Schot>l of »he Air, of tention and govern yourself accordingly? fectly a wide and tn! * known as Music and plays upon so artistically each year is had a look Wednesdays from 10:15 to 10:45 P.M., EST pictorial range n Ilcas> of suffering which she, of course, did of information on ^ave some highly ma- Do you know the technic of the instrument the current tprisi interesting a wonder of the age. He has shown what can not see. Columbia network) . This program presents ^ She was too sure that high- Saturday afternoon opera P an *led for airin are playing? what she liked was performances on g this month. The pro- you Do you realize the extreme and should be done, and what it means lights from the most popular operas, sung by ture ff to be a what they liked, or should like. all- programs and on events of ’ 6 Called “ importance These sufferers general interest New World Instru- of knowing this and also knowing constructive vocal musician of the finest type. star casts. Jan Peerce, the new Metropolitan meffis” Lu f were the really musical ones, and they ture^ am°ng the different capacities of the voices were be- Opera tenor, has been other things a Bongo of the pupils The vocal school musician should follow in his ing selected to sing the leading Dnim m -?f stunted merely to furnish a specious pleasure Pipes «*™>. and Banjo at all ages and stages of development? Do you footsteps throughout the roles in his category. This show in no sense aims Picker graded years, from the in the wrong thing S A The broadca know the musical for the rest of the class. She ' sts of the 10th and effects that may be safely kindergarten through to present tabloid operas; rather its continuity the 17 th a \, the university. It can be was raising is 6C “° another generation like herself, RADIO ances of the Country and called forth from the human voices intrusted to done if artistry a limited to brief introductions for ’’ the of the musician is equal each number, as CUV and Jh ! to generation that would know feature characteristic your care? Have you the force of and enjoy but one of the Unit dances character to the task, and if by nature he has the patience of the the United States, three parts of music and that the 88 ( Continued on Page 144) sacrifice present musical effect in deference to to solve the — least many problems. of the three. ( Continued on Page 124) THE ETUDE FEBRUARY, 1942 89 4 7 5
Music and Study * LL PROPERLY TRAINED SING- /\ eRS produce tones of sufficient chosen dark Music and Study -Ta* similarity to establish an ideal while a darkening of the Therefore, tone. So why is there the failure of vowels lowers the larynx. that example? Is it exaggerate the articulation of the Recital Preparation Hound Table many to follow The Teacher's they cannot hear their voices consonants, darken the vowels, and X. What Bach would you use after the because Tone to "Two-Part Inventions?" as others hear them? No, because our “breathe” all sounds downward 2. What special preparations would you hear their voices Just so long as chest vi- playing contests and best singers do not the chest. give pupils for In be recitals?—A. B„ Wisconsin. as others hear them. Then why? bration is experienced there will the deadly, drab, insensitivity of her Monthly Science tells us that in the audi- excessive nasal resonance. 1. I never teach the two-voiced "In- Conducted existence. no brain musical tone re- ventions” except to very gifted or ad- If only you could change your student’s tory areas of the Mouthy, spreading blatant toward music and is, an orderly ar- and nasal vanced students who ask to study them. By attitude her objectives centers exist—that sults from lack of chest They are too difficult for the ordinary in studying the piano! Pretend to agree rangement of the nervous cell-bodies resonance. student and not musically stimulating with her that the staff, note values, and which have to do with perception of enougit. After all, they were written as ief so on don’t make “sense”; but show orderly her sound and pitch. The more s4rmitrong. Ex. technical exercises for the talented Bach that however illogical these may WJitliam Cf. appear the arrangement, the finer the sound children, and as such they are not suit- they are indispensable for making the discrimination, and the more acute able for run-of-the-mill twentieth cen- iitf Pianist music sound beautifully. Noted Awng ong oo’ng ong awng. tury pupils. Incipient love lor Bach lias the sense of pitch. Q and Music Educator Give her easy, ear training exercises— Maw'ng tnong rnoo’ng mo’ng mawng. more often been squelched by a dose of It is quite evident that humans both singing and dictation—assign pat- the "Inventions" than by all other com- and diversified terns in eurhythmies and conducting, were given certain Look for the meeting and separation bined anti-Bach influences. insist Why teach her rote pieces, and for if all were urged to follow the write out sim- talents, posture are indispensa- of the tongue and soft palate, while forming on the "Inventions” when there is so especially daily oc- development of a correct ple tunes and chords for her to practice an identical “anything,” and darken and “breathe” the vowel much other, more interesting Bach music ble; and the very best of these exercises is to sound NG, and without looking at the keyboard. Give her cupation, the peoples of the world would cease to choose from? Instead of the "Inven- walk distances with the chest elevated and the sounds downward to the chest. one piece technically beyond her, and All incentive comes from the mental tions" (or after them!) I recommend to exist. Shrill, excessively “pointed” tone Is caused by help her in every possible way to being abdomen drawn in. movements from the French and English counting” the moment the rhythm is se- “dig it faculties, and as the faculties find their mouth out.” all point to the tone, use the a great reduction in the size of throat and cure? And I’m sure that you are not one Keep other assignments in the in this To brighten and give suites and the partitas, procurable in in the nervous cell-bodies of the brain, positioned easiest grades. Use flash cards—the resonance space through a too highly many miscellaneous Bach collections, of the habitual counters—that deadly same lies the following exercise. or orderly arrangement of the cell-bodies the which sing-songs 'end- ones over and over again, pushing up the larynx and tongue, and these positions are some of the delightful “Little Preludes," teaching species to music. And so, just Correspondents with this Depart- flash speed gradually talent for, and the urge or lessly in a flat, colorless voice, destroying but inexorably; and result of an effort to hold all vowels focused on the “Twenty Pieces from the Friede- ment are requested to limit Letters at large, Ex. 3 drill her in short as there are “shining lights” in the world mann Bach Book” (Bach-Maier) which lo One Hundred and Fifty Words. all musical spontaneity, flow and vitality. but challenging tech- the teeth throughout the range. As this is the fo- nical exercises. there are “shining lights” in the world of music; contains ten of the loveliest preludes from Every teacher must be on guard against E is the most contractive of in- discrimina- cal point of E, and this habit. Hold onto your sense of humor, and, in the final analysis, it is subtle the "Well-tempered Clavichord," besides make fluences, muscular contraction is general; the other less familiar but beautiful selec- her laugh, be patient—smile until your tion that has given them their “gleam.” But there ascertained, this is easy to correct. When muscles of the jaw and those around the root tions. face cracks—don’t get flustered at any- undeveloped faculty, and do pianists make unpleasant sounds? A Hopeless Case is such a thing as an Upward transpositions are to cease at E-flat. thing she says; “kid” her of the tongue being especially affected. Needless to say. I also avoid the “Three- When they attack along. If you is no exception to the rule. (1) the keys—that 1. I must ask your advice as to what tone discrimination Exaggerate articulation of the consonant N and Voiced Inventions" except for especially can hold out long enough, I’m is, strike, push, yank, jerk violently to do with a pupil who is nineteen sure she to who has or has from Therefore, who will dare say keep the jaw active. Do not practice while sitting gifted students. above years of age and wants to become a will soon forget that “no sense" stuff, and or below; (2) neglect to touch each not tone discrimination until an effort has been shoulders back 2. few haphazard hints for “great concert pianist,” no less! In the will progress and learn at the piano, but stand, with the A recital or key top silently before depressing it; to love music. For Female Voice first place, this good girl cannot tell it; and once awakened, who will contest preparation: Start the pieces Just the same, we don’t envy made to awaken and down, the chest elevated, and the abdomen (3) fail to bind the tones in legitimate the difference between C and G. In you your months ahead, job! dare to place a limit on development? Ex.fl in fact at the beginning legato; (4) use forced, badly coordinated other words, Middle C and the G above flattened. Should difficulty be experienced in ar- of the are all one awakening, what constitutes season. Take up and "drop” the muscular approach to the keyboard. Ex- and the same to her. Every- 2. That Brahms-Maier bracket nearly Then, toward such ticulating N, consult a nose specialist. thing I practice with her arouses her numbers at least three times during the amples of this last are holding curved finished me! I wasn't aware that the perfect tone? A pure, well pointed yet round, anger. She has a favorite expression, the Throaty tone results from contraction of the year. If the recital pieces are difficult, fingers in the air when venerable Johannes ever tone. Question. Is a Doo o doo o doo o doo o doo o doo o doo o doo. not playing, and “It makes no sense,” simply because put himself on brilliant yet soft, melodious throat muscles generally and this, in turn, may be sure that all other music studied is employing “pure” she is learning something record finger stroke without that she never as denying the existence of abso- tone pure if the least bit hazy, breathy, throaty, much easier saw before. She sits for be caused by either an inflexible jaw, breath de- —this for contrast and relief. rotary forearm help. whole minutes lute pitch. As for me, I'm afraid together staring you and or nasal? Is it well pointed if mouthly spreading; Never permit a student to work at many The cure? at the printed page. ficiency, insufficient power of expiration, failure Many exercises and studies I have others have the wrong impression gone over the notes again and —I'm if hooty; soft if shrill; or melodious if is with a slight recession for difficult pieces and etudes at one time. have been brilliant the flow of breath, or a false The jaw dropped prescribed in The Exude—on again, explaining, playing for her, and neither “agin”’ it nor do I doubt that to depend upon And do not insist on learning so on, blatant? the vowel O; the notes marked staccato, lightly these other this page and in the Teclmic-of-the- and at last when I ask her why thousands of persons upward classification of the voice; that is, mezzo- she does possess it with vary- non-recital pieces too perfectly don’t be not play what is there, “Oh,” or reedy tone is the result of thickening off, and a smiling sensation preserved. — Month Department, to assure good piano ing degrees of accuracy. Hazy sopranos being trained as sopranos; baritones as thrown she says, “how can I? It means I merely stated persistent in “finishing" them. tone. Look up your back numbers, nothing of the vibrating edges of the vocal ligaments, comb to me. There is no sense to it!” that it is not necessary to be an absolute tenors, on. Emphasize especially Always and so the importance of the Etudes for the last five years. If that terrible phrase: in you “It makes no pitcher in order to become a fine, or even which is caused by inadequate tension the learning the recital pieces perfectly from cannot secure these, sense.” I would have sent her consult your near- packing superfine pianist. Only vocal ligaments to resist extraordinary breath Ex. the start, and long ago, but you understand, good, relative Ex. 3 working watchfully there- est public library. See November 1941, I need the money. I am heartbroken. pitch sense is needed in addition to those pressure, and this, in turn, is caused by directing after to prevent staleness or inaccuracy. Page What ' 744, “That Floating Elbow,” for a’ shall I do? ‘ other ' indispensable pianistic qualifica- the voice away from its proper point of resistance (|'.J J i' I -I Contests or recitals are valuable in that clear description of arm circle 2. Now, about legato, the subject of absolute tions with which, they drive pitch again: no doubt, you are al- roof, and to the Haw ho hoo ho haw. roo raw. home the necessity for con- Get familiar with Up Touch in the both you and Johannes forward on the bony mouth Raw ro ro ready acquainted! to too to taw. stant, Brahms say there is no Taw careful practice Maier-Corzilius volume, “Playing the such animal' fleshy, non-resisting soft palate, or too greatly But I say there is. A short A week or two before the recital, teacher Piano” (Teachers’ Manual) time ago a , and use this gentieman out of the mouth; the latter similar to shouting. asked me if I knew the song or student should make as many approach with Drink To Unusual Piano Duets Exaggerate articulation of consonants; trill R occasions your student. Give her Me Only With Thine Eyes” The only possible procedure in the ease is a Exaggerate the action of the tongue in forming as possible to play I am not particularly I am interested “Breathe” all sounds downward the numbers before simple, practical forearm rotation exer- familiar with that in finding some piano well, and direct. the figures preceded by L, and also the trilling DS 8 sa so duets lengthy resting of the voice, to allow nature time different groups of people—to cises, insist ’ whereupon be sang wliUh are out of the ordinary, other stu- on instant key release the theth firstfl w !? to the chest. few bars of it. good things which of R. To dilate the contracted mouth and throat dents, the family, I said: "I do not are artistic and un- to repair the damage done. friends, school classes, moment a tone is sounded, concentrate know What key the usual. My Nasal tone may result from a highly elevated song is written in friend and I who do duets arises space, be conscious of a slight yawning sensa- assemblies, church socials—all of course every second on that but you are singing have the Breathy tone from weakness of the light, featherweight in A major” I at Ravel “Mother Goose Suite" larynx and tongue, and a lowering of the soft hi order t0 he and also tion. Should the trilling of R not come easily, to acquire performance routine elbow tip. Avoid all downness, “hammer” Piall° and st the the Bizet “Children’s Games." muscles which bring together and hold the vocal cSoVofchord of A majorm and We would palate. The former causes tone to be focused on and confidence. During the finger action, I was correct like to know of others that try placing the consonants M, T, or before it, last week low, heavy elbows, and have ligaments so adjusted to meet and resist outgoing V ^ absolute P««h?-0. real musical value and that will latter into J„' the soft palate, while the opens a way there ought to be no intensive study on squeezed tones. New York, M’ur, T’ur, V’ur. give us something to work in the breath, and as the vocal ligaments are only par- forming the pieces for cavities. themselves, but much empha- Neither you nor she need be way of artistic expression.— the nasal discour- 1 H. K. C., tially approximated, unvocalized breath is al- The ideal tone is a completely balanced tone; sis on pure . 1 hope you will California. technical practice. Once a day aged, for it is a simple matter pardon us Round to play Tablets, lowed to pass between them, and a breathy sound that is, each of the resonators, the nasal cavities, portions of the recital for we can’t help Ex. numbers should the piano with good, easy, free tone qual- smiling rueful- For be ly over your problem. interesting, “modern” duets you is the result. The corrective medium here is the the throat and mouth space, and the chest cavity played slowly and quietly (1) looking ity. And age is not All of us the slightest deterrent have often might try: at the gone thiough that “Le Beau Jardin” (four little vowel E, as its influence is playing its part. Therefore, music and (2) without looking at same dismal valley brings the vocal liga- to assure this, we despair. of pieces), Dupin; music or keyboard. Heavens! I once taught “Puppazetti” (Puppet ments closer together than any other vowel. shall rest the voice on the elevated chest; give a student Pieces), Singing the Counts who could never remember Casella; “Miniatures” (six vol- Daw do doo do daw. that there are Ex. 1 to each vowel sound its own pure individuality, When ive fingers umes), Godowsky; Faw fo foo fo faw. Discouraged Pupil children are counting aloud In on each hand. After “Spanish Dances, piano weeks of Haw ho hoo ho haw. and let it flow freely on the sighing breath. Evi- playing. Is It better to have them Opus 12,” Moskowski; “Five Pieces,” This pupil has played the piano about sap “*lM «’ Easy Paw po the numbers in a strict speaking Stravinsky; po poo paw. dently this is what the old masters ten years. She is forty-six 3SX “Petite Suite,” meant when years old. voice, or let them sing the 2LT Debussy. Taw to too to taw. According to Tim Knur, numbers to «» I hope, would say her the melody? Their SfL “? too, that you friend Vaw vo voo they said, “The tone should come forth neat and natural tendency is XUS'Z'Z'Ti and your vo vaw. grade is five. With the study and prac- to sing, have and I have allowed it tl* Dm I could been practicing Of the causes of hooty brilliance, lacking tone, Waw wo woo wo waw. clear, neither throaty nasal. is tice she has had in playing because .ill, hed r some of those glori- nor It only when the piano, I hougl’ t 11 W helped in ear training, iTnSdZ ous
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OME TIME PREVIOUS to the summer of Saxophone Union Success in 1938 Mr. Virgil W. Bork, Dean of the A Practical nee More-The S County Band and Orchestra Summer School of Roselle, New Jersey, requested the writer to draw up plans for inaugurating group piano classes at his school. As the problem presented Teaching Iflutes, and to carve wooden its unconventionality, might be of interest to musician, (Union County includes the city of Elizabeth.) —Editor’s Note. and boxes. Returning to his profession as an active others. Rascher entered on his career as a serious and successful saxo- Classification of Students phone orchestral- soloist and recitalist. Ibert, Glazounow, Milhaud, large number of European com- Applicants upon registration are divided into and Hindemith were among a music for him; and to this general list noiv has two general groups: those who are studying piano however, those who have had previous training, Therefore the more conscientious students, desir- posers who wrote added shortly the American names of Roy for the first time and those who have had previ- are more difficult to schedule. These are graded ing such help, must be given extra assignments. been added or will be Aaron Copland, among others. ous training. Since it is never known either how not only as to their age and achievement, but also These wrist and finger exercises, inspired by a Harris, Dante Fiorello, that the daughter of Adolphe Sax, when many boys and girls of each classification will as to their understanding of harmonic and me- well known artist’s method, prove most worth It is interesting to note register or whether free lady, wrote to Rascher that, after hearing him play, the periods of those lodic musical structure. This latter qualification is while in developing the strength and control of SIGURD M. RASCHER a very old students doubling orchestra and band instru- the dominant factor in classifying the student, the hands. she was convinced the instrument was at last being heard as her ments will coincide, it is not feasible to place since wished it to be known.—Editor’s Note. the actual playing ability of the pupil mat- The second part of the lesson consists of father had registrants in their respective classes on registra- ters little in this manner of class procedure. twenty-five minutes of study taken from various tion day. Consequently, each student is told to phases of piano technic. Each day, two of the observe the schedule posted on the bulletin board Class Procedure more commonly used musical terms are memo- the first day of school. A special form is then Each class session covers seventy minutes—two rized. Material such as key signatures, scales, in- flexi- One would think that Sax’s contemporaries made out, noting the information that is neces- regular in measuring Therefore, the new link should have the periods—and is divided into three parts. tervals, three- and four-toned chords HUNDRED YEARS seems long sary for further and inver- the brass, and would have immediately seized upon this out- classification such as name, age, The first part consists of a life span. But in thinking of musical his- bility of the strings, the power of ten minutes of wrist sions are drilled. Fingering problems are invented years studied, and free periods. Beginners, quality of the woodwinds. But standing advancement in the means of musical young and finger gymnastics designed, as much as pos- A tory, a hundred years is. not too long. The the variety of tone and solved on the blackboard, after or old, who have never played the rules for should have a distinct expression. But this was not the case. Jealousy, before are very sible, to replace the technical studies of Hanon saxophone, much-maligned, unappreciated, has in addition the instrument scale and chord passages have been explained. easily accommodated by classifying as to age and or Czerny. Technical character of its own. Sax was aware that in order indifference, and bigotry stood in its way, and it material cannot be in- Musical phrases passed its hundredth year, and only now is be- teaching in the are composed and harmonic difficult for a composer to score for the new customary manner with an ap- corporated into group classes of this musical instru- to achieve all this in one instrument he must use was kind as a resolutions practiced. ginning to be taken seriously as a proved group class method. In fact, any kind of pianistic Berlioz The second group, regular assignment, because of the lack possibilities. Only a single-reed mouthpiece, similar to that of a instrument. Sax did succeed in interesting of time. problem that the teacher ment of artistic and aesthetic can devise is explained and Halevy. In 1842, after an enthusiastic article now has the question of its acceptance into or- clarinet, and a conical body of metal. To acquire and studied during this part of the lesson. Key- chestral instrumentation come to the front. And the necessary flexibility of tone he broadened the by Berlioz had appeared in the “Journal des boards and piano are combined in an effort to even to-day the musical possibilities of this in- mouthpiece outwardly and widened its inner Debats,” considerable interest was aroused among help the pupil visualize both mentally and aurally. strument have not been exploited fully. measurements. To make the tone sufficiently Parisian composers in the inventor as well as in The same class material and routine have been In 1842, Berlioz described the saxophone as voluminous to stand successfully against the brass the saxophone and his other instruments: sax- used each semester both for intermediate and ad- “. orchestra, the inventor gave the conical horns, saxotrombas, and the new improved bass . . an instrument whose tone color is between of the vanced classes, with the advanced classes ap- that of the brass and the woodwinds. But it even body a parabolic shape. These features are men- clarinet. Sax had also made improvements in proaching each problem to a greater degree. reminds one, though more remotely, of the sound tioned in the patent which Sax took out for the piston instruments by substitution of a single The final thirty-five minute period of the class of the strings. I think its main advantage is the instrument in June, 1846. ascending piston for a number of descending ones. is devoted to individual instruction at the piano, greatly varied beauty in its possibilities The composer Donizetti had heard Sax demon- eight to ten minutes different Science Plays a Part per person, every other day. strate his instruments While of expression. At one time deeply quiet, at another new and decided to use a student is receiving his private attention, Sax was pretty much of a scientist, and prob- full of emotion; dreamy, melancholic, sometimes them in the score of his opera, “Don Sebastian.” the remainder of the class the saxophone to be confined to is busy answering ably did not want He sought a wholly tonal effect . . new written with the hush of an echo. . I do not know of any through use work that the teacher has placed on the a special field of music. He had, however, con- blackboard. instrument having this specific tone-quality, bor- of the saxophone and bass clarinet, since neither This material is selected from the structed an instrument which would enrich the dering on the limits of the audible.” Very few of them had been heard before in the opera or- possibilities of musical expression. It was thence- piepare players of this instrument achieve this striking- chestra. News spread amongst the musicians of and memorize solos of a moderately easy forth up to the player to make the most of this quality Berlioz. the opera that Sax’s grade, to described by There are, to be sure, new instruments were to be increase sight reading ability. instrument. Sax studied acoustics, and it was he An many good saxophonists—especially in this coun- played, but no one offered to try them out. When examination is scheduled each Friday, dur- that gave light to the principle in wind instru- ing the try—but the full capacities of the instrument asked to do so, the men flatly refused to look at first half hour of class, as a check-up on ment manufacturing that it is the proportions he week’s have not been called upon. the parts, let alone play the instruments. Doni- new class material. At class re- given to a column of air vibrating in a sonorous each What did Adolphe Sax zetti el al, held seek when he invented was forced to withdraw most of the new in- the third and sixth weeks, every stu- tube, and these alone, which determine the char- dent must his instrument in 1840? Did he expect that it struments, but he wanted to retain the bass play a selection chosen from his class acter of the timbre produced. In differentiating s would be welcomed into the symphonic orchestra clarinet for a special part in the opera. He there- udies. Those members work between clarinet and saxophone, he worked who do exceptional group, or that it on aie featuied would remain almost an outcast fore asked Sax himself to play the part. The at one of the school’s weekly assem- the basic idea that the fundamental note given for a century? We can leave it to history only to young inventor agreed readily, y piograms. In addition, eager to demon- any student capable of answer these questions. Antoine Joseph Sax out by the conical tube when the lateral holes are accompanying an strate any one of his instruments to a large musi- orchestra is assigned to that (known as Adolphe) closed is that of an open organ pipe of the same work during perfected the bass clarinet cal audience. The day of the first rehearsal ap- his free periods and may, with the length, whereas a similar tube of cylindrical bore in 1835, when he was only twenty-one years old. proached, while c ers approval, study tension and resentment grew in the orchestra accom- In 1840, he behaves as if it were a closed organ pipe, and its niment was trying to produce a clarinet that the regular group of musicians. Donizetti material at his notes are an octave lower. This explains was to private lesson. would overblow an octave like the flute or oboe, the essen- S Udcnt conduct personally. The moment Sax appeared Provides himself with a manu- tial difference between clarinet and saxophone. ; , and the result was his new instrument, the saxo- P notet:>ook; at the door, the concertmaster rose and an- 1- > Pencil, and assigned selec- piano phone. His aims were definite. He wanted to fill A Plano nounced : “If this gentleman enters the representative piano ' Elections orchestra class . are preferred. The school the gap of These students tone quality between the strings and I will are In the piano classes of the highly 6 "3 a desk walk out, and so will all of my colleagues!” successful Union County • > Piano School which i Pii ? keyboard, music stand, wind instruments on the Roselle. New Jersey. Mr. Virgil W. season hi a b° one side, and between BAND and ORCHESTRA Bork has made this school at ard and ' No persuasion on the part of the composer lamoL ter orchestra” Pian0 ' Not more than eigW stu the brass Edited by William O. Revelli dentsnt areQ and woodwinds on the other. permitted could get the musicians ( Continued on Page 131) 94 in ( Continued on Page 126 > FEBRUARY, 1942 THE ETUDE 95 — 2 — 754—8
j/i — * - — vuue Music and Study in the world. Music and Study EATING TIME with the foot is not sanc- The French Revolution tioned by many violin teachers. Probably that played a decisive Another song part in B they fear the student will contract an un- Marseillaise. world history is the French Captain controllable habit that will manifest itself on amateur violinist Dynamite in Songs Rouget de l’Isle, and ardent the stage at recitals. Nevertheless, when it comes struck it off in the white heat correct rhythm into patriot, of his to a question of inculcating Why Not Beat Time? ardor overnight to rally recruits for the French the work of beginners on the violin, the foot Revolution. “Five hundred men who are not proves to be the best time keeper in the world, die,” read the poster the time con- Tunes That Turned the Tide of History afraid to morning of for the simple reason that it beats April 24, 1792, in Marseilles, calling for volun- tinually in its natural function of walking. teers. A soldier was singing de l'lsle’s song in the Let us realize at once that it is far more diffi- darence C^ooL street and passing out copies. In two days nine cult to acquire good “time” on the violin than J}. hundred men had joined. They marched to Paris on the piano. Elementary studies and pieces for JSu —t^orou — Antrim singing the song, then on to the downfall of the the piano generally have a rhythmic figure, or Tuileries. France had become a Republic, accompaniment, in the left hand that in itself practice routine. and four quarter measure as standard units. Write very useful later on in his much credit is due the Marseillaise. constitutes a metronomic background and makes a line of quarter notes on the open A string and Ex. This song proved to be dynamite. It any other kind of beating or counting almost quickly explain that each quarter note gets one beat. spread all over Europe, becoming a unnecessary. The violin student, however, is not symbol of the term “beat” mean to the lt HISTORY OF a NATION is written knowest, Lord, which King I mean.” But what does jp r~ HE revolt, being banned in a number of countries. only without this mechanical aid in the music But while Charles Edward had defeated troops child? Absolutely nothing, so far as music is con- largely in its songs. They reflect, as nothing Its influence further handicapped by the in inciting he plays, but is also quarter note with In this passage he is to beat once on the first T else, the inner feelings of the people; their cerned. We must affiliate the people to break with irregular motions of his bow arm, which con- note, once on the dot, and then raise his foot temperament, hopes and fears, ways of life. In something that falls within the range of his ex- crowned heads was con- tinually conflict with the actual beats of the sharply as he plays the eighth note. Insist on especially, superior to perience. Now ask him to walk leisurely across war time songs are far illus- siderable. music. The following example will serve to his getting this, no matter how long it takes. edicts and oratory in rallying a country to a the room, counting his steps aloud. Have him As a martial air, de trate: The value of having the pupil learn to beat this cause, in steeling its will to win, in sustaining stop at the eighth step. (It is just as well to be- lisle, who wrote both combination be apprehended if the teacher morale. “Wars are won,” said General Pershing, gin immediately training his sense to the musical may words and music, will first request to play it without beating. “by good songs as well as good soldiers.” Down period.) Explain that his steps are quarter notes; him achieved a masterpiece. In a majority of cases he will play it thus: the ages the songs that influenced the course of that is, they represent the speed at which quarter In the tune history bulk large. even turned the he caught Some have It will be observed here that the down bows are notes will be sounded. The average child grasps Ex. tide of history. Born the nervous, impetuous usually of travail, their two thirds of a beat in length, while the up bows this idea quickly. It is unique and interesting to effect upon a people in times .crises has been temperament of his of occupy a beat and a third. Many immature stu-. him. Next have him count off the steps standing far reaching. It is a few of these that we would countrymen. Its urgent dents, in their first attempts to play this passage, still, that is, marking time. Finally teach him to discuss here. rhythm, its use of syn- The following passage offers a common error render it as follows: tap the beats with his right foot alone, taking copation, its high note that sometimes escapes the teacher’s attention, pains to retain approximately the same speed. God Save the King in the first line, Ex. because it lurks in the child’s mind and does not like a We have now established in the child’s mind a The oldest national anthem, the one that in- drawn sword, flashing in always manifest itself in his playing. unit of time that is completely intelligible to him. fluenced the history of more nations than any the sun, are not devices We assume that the pupil has already been Ex.O other, is England’s the King. If God Save this song of an amateur such as i i i i i The reason is obvious. The right arm seeks taught to hold his violin and to bow on the open =33-*-^ 1 had not appeared when it did, and if it had not de lisle, but of an ex- ; II 1 > 1 automatically to correlate its motions with the strings, so his next task will be to play the line • steadied the nerves of the English people time perienced composer. rhythm and thereby creates an error in the in- of quarter notes and beat time to them. See that and again during its long tenure, English history Most pupils will unconsciously think this terpretation of the music. To prove this, arrange he follows the notes on the paper with his eyes. might have been far different. Belgium Wins phrase in triplets because the geometrical con- the bowing in the original passage so that the To ensure his doing this, it is well at first to point On the morning of September 28, 1745, a re- Independence figuration of the notes appears that way to the strokes change on the beats to the notes as he plays them. port reached London which caused consterna- eye. This, of course, is wrong, even though the It was also by a song All this may seem to the adult like a tiresome tion. The English force sent to stop Charles pupil plays the notes with perfect evenness. The that Belgium in- Edward, leader of the won its process, but if we enter into the child psychology, Jacobite rebellion, had error of conception will quickly manifest itself been routed. A Jacobite invasion dependence. The night as every real teacher should, it becomes apparent of England when he tries fit of to his part with others in an seemed certain, and there was considerable August 25, 1838, was that we are doing a very wonderful and complex sup- ensemble, although' he will not realize what the port for the Jacobite cause there. Unless a turning point in the The pupil will now probably play the passage thing. We are unifying in that fresh young mind some- trouble is. history By placing a check over the first, third, thing could be done quickly the country would of Belgium. On right, but the music will have lost much of its a threefold process, for we are establishing a defi- and fifth notes and requesting him to beat ac- be divided by war. that occasion Auber’s aesthetic value through the substitution of the nite relationship between the little black notes cordingly, the mistake is quickly corrected. The Anti-Jacobites held that George II, with opera, “La Muette de somewhat banal stroking. on the paper, the beating of the child’s foot, and In playing triplets, separate bows, the pupil is all his shortcomings, was better for the country Portici” was presented at Now let us revert to the original bowing, but the audible production of the notes on his violin. liable to think the notes in 2’s instead of 3’s be- than another James. What could they do to the Theatre Royal de la in order to correct the error, teach the pupil to And the term “beats” is justified by the fact that cause the down bow is naturally stronger than squash the rebellion and swing sentiment to Monnaie in Brussels. The tap softly with his foot on the beginning of each he is actually beating them with his foot. their the up bow. This is especially true when the cause? “We need a good song,” said one of theatre was crowded to triplet. This may not be easy and will require When he can play quarter notes and success- geo- the leaders. metric design of the musical phrase presents And strangely, when a great need the doors, and there was patience, but once he has acquired the knack of fully beat .time to them, teach him to beat half the 4 notes in 2’s exists, a song is often born to fill it. a That same a feeling of tenseness in beating the passage thus he will be thinking it notes, dotted half notes, and whole notes. Of evening Henry Carey sang in Drury Lane The- the air. The performance correctly; for it is course, Ex. THE ORIGINAL a physical impossibility to beat he need not be confined all this time to atre, a new number, the words of which he said STAR-SPANGLED BANNER AT fort This is Mchenry got no further than the a passage correctly and at the the open strings. the flag which Francis same moment The combinations learned so he had written. Its Latin equivalent, Scott Key saw when he however, "The wrote singing of “Amour Sacre think it incorrectly, or vice versa. far may be utilized in many charming melodies, Star-Spangled Banner." f j i-ttSfj * i has been traced back to the coronation of Solo- ^J'j de la Patrie.” After that Most violin teachers have the experience occa- and it is to be presumed that his lessons in beat beat mon, and the beat V tune to a galliard by Dr. John Bull sent to oppose the him, he could not defeat audience surged to sionally of accepting a pupil who has already fingering have been progressing right along with (1588); to a song i Example (a) pictures the common error; a Christmas carol (1611); and again ly s feet, smashed example thereafter the Jacobite party chairs, stampeded into the taken lessons for two or three years. They find his lessons in time. to some instrumental pieces by Purcell and the s leet and (b) indicates the way to correct it. (1683). ^rebellion collapsed. started the revolution of that he cannot England was by means play even the simplest piece in The dotted quarter, followed by an eighth This song jumped to immediate united bv a popularity. song. e^*Urn * Ex. It is no doubt the most truly ®a ned independence from accurate time because he has never note, presents one of As first characteristic been taught the most difficult, and at sung, it started: “God bless our Noble national anthem Hohand^ of all time. It reflects to think the beats clearly. the same time one of the most important lessons King, God save Great George our King.” This British tempo temperament and “phlegm,” The following remarks in the child’s early first version was soon a refusal to "That and examples are sug- development. Begin by writ- changed to : “God the save our be bustled or excited by Rag was Still There" gested Lord and King, the unexpected. At as a means of establishing correct funda- ing a line of eighth notes and placing over each In the Long live our Noble King.” The time twenty one W US above measure, the pupil will probably, nations were using the realize the role our own Star- mental rhythm in very young students, note alternately the Jacobites accepted the tune to laud v-nn« ; °J r. about down and up bow signs. on his first attempt, latter version, making a crowned head. 6d Banner beat three times on the first The United States ry. Played in shaping our destiny, seven or eight years of age. mental reservation as to what King and Switzer f The teacher should Have him play these notes with very short note and then bring was meant. land still retain °f 1814 in the fourth beat on the the music. Beethoven was one of the darkest hours use a small music tablet, make as many examples strokes, beating on the down Charles Edward, fearing that the song was weak- once re in h bows and raising second of the ensuing eighth notes; marked, “I must show the English tory- British raiders as he wishes, that is, ening the Jacobite cause, what a bless- _ if had sacked Wash- and use them in conjunction with his foot on the up bows. Teaching him to take gave orders that the ing they resi where the bow changes. If he does this, he will have in God Save the King » dent Madison and Dolly in any good method clergy of Edinburgh were to pray and wmte a °a/a escaped book. (A very good book for cognizance of the upward as well as the down- for the rightful a set of variations either play the last three eighth notes of the on it, later usino- a few of their The children is “Fiddling King, James III. A Presbyterian minister it in shwM belongings. for Fun,” by Rob Roy Peery. ward motion of his foot is going to prove whose so called “Battle Symphony.” °f .^esapeake^ measure like a triplet, or, more commonly, “lag” sympathies were with Weber used Bay were being ravished It is based on what might be called the tetra- King George, prayed his it ^ bv thP an extra half-beat cantata, Battle and Victory,” 1Sh fleet which into the measure. It will gen- accordingly, “Oh Lord, save our and in hi* was moving on Balti- chord system, and is much more adaptable to the King. Thou JMlee Overture. more The* erally take a lot of patient effort B„hms also P esident bad ordered Colonel Armi- nature of the violin on the part of Ld » £ steari tt f than most of the older VIOLIN stead of Fort McHenry the teacher to get this pupil to change bow 96 ( Continued on Page 132) books.) Edited by Robert Brains on the C and delay the beat of his foot until the Let us begin with the quarter note and the THE ETUDE following C sharp, but (Continued on Pagi 126) FEBRUARY, 1942 97 t : 3 4
Music and Study HEN TAKING UP THE STUDY of an- get ideas. Possibly Dr. Joseph Maddy of alysis, many students are confused in dis- National Music Camp at the Inter- the two very impor- Music and Study might be tinguishing between lochen, Michigan, willing to W transition Percy Grainger’s tant elements of composition: namely, tell you about work at Questions! piece of music which Many the Camp. and modulation. Almost any piece ol Q. 1. II the measure sign ol a will be Transpose to view analytically to tempo marked one may happen How music Is three-four. the and Questions of these two Andante, then should we play the quarter Must a Child Practice Technic? found to contain many instances note lone beat I mean) ol that measure have a daughter who Is seven ingredients, so to speak. according to the tempo of Andante or the We and piano for one year. She transition and whole measure (three beats I mean) ac- has taken seems What is the difference between along as well as the average cording to the tempo of Andante And to get child borrowing of a would so modulation? Transition is the what about the cases In three-eight time that age, but she much rather go the piano and pick out the momentarily. In other words, it is the or slx-elght or twelve-eight times? Do we to melodies new key and Modulate to Answers sing at school, Yankee Doodle, notes a count they Alin, usually take three eighth art of setting one key inside another key. Transi- count, suppose the net in Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, or one eighth note to a 0; hence the temporary ap- tempo being Altet/rettn. and such. It seems Just so they have a tory means fleeting; popular music. I 2. Among these four Instruments, name- melody—not really don’t pearance of a new key, which obediently returns ly piano, violin, organ, and harp, which think the music she has been given by Information Service immediately after it has one has the most educational value? A Music her piano teacher Is what a seven-year- to the original key color 3. Will you please name some of the old would call “pretty.” She has been served its purpose of introducing a new IbJfcam pianists, MJ.n violinists, celebrated By world’s great wanting a drum, so she got It; and the transitions harpists, and into the composition. Many of these noted composers, famous drum teacher says she has a definite sense conductors, and their nation- eminent Conducted By of rhythm. Now—this drum teacher plays may occur in a single phrase. alities please. such music as Stars and Stripes Forever. illustration showing a few transi- 4. How does one play these tremolos? Here is an Doll Dance, Nola and others on the piano. of eight measure Should we change our daughter's teacher tional changes in the course an Ext desired to hear the new key. This is illustrated in Ex- in piano? period E-flat, A-flat and B-flat will afford the I might add, we also have passing from C to F: an eleven- second relationships. ample 3, year-old daughter who has taken four and Ex.l relationships? From W one-half years of this same teacher. She What are the extraneous Ex. j(J has never cared to try (or else couldn’t) the starting point of C-major they are C-sharp, to go to the piano and pick out any kind F-sharp and G-sharp, either major or of melody. She does get a little tired cf D-sharp, re- the music and will ask for some of the minor modes. These are considered distantly above-mentioned pieces, but the teacher lated because of the difficulties involved in the Both are written with the measure sign Professor of School Music, very definitely considers It lowering her of slx-elght. standard as a music teacher to give them. many added accidentals. 5. When should we write the words Oberlin College His daughter Is taking saxophone also suppose, then, that all augmented and no. ? For example: Chopin. It is safe to op. and Is doing “fair.” Would you give me "Waltz op. «'/. No. 2." intervals furnish the required your honest opinion?—Mrs. C. W. R. 1> and diminished Musical Editor, Webster’s New - :=H=j 6. give meanings of these -4 ^ * - Please the d ft* relationships. Because of the intrica- musical terms; rubata, notto voce; rapido extraneous as International Dictionary A. You have given me a hard nut to Note the subdominant quality pivot chord zefflroso; subito.—L. M. L. m cies of the new sharps, double sharps, flats and crack! In any teaching-learning situa- f well as the added accidental, in both the fore- double flats incurred, it is natural that these keys A. 1. The measure sign has nothing to tion there are always two viewpoints: going examples, necessary to the ear in ushering so easily approached by modulation with tempo. If the tempo mark is III I V$ V VI I,» III II 1% v I cannot be do the The teacher wants to lay a solid founda- 6 | 5 in the new key. of of of as the pivot = 84 that means that 84 quarter notes Mr. Robert Melcher, Oberlin Conserva- tion for III through the common device known J the future; but the pupil wants II V The examples below illustrate the art of modu- tory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio. are played to the minute. If it is / = 84 something that is of interest to him at It is erroneous to consider each of these bor- chord. Therefore, it is necessary to evolve other is far removed from the 2. Any book on will give lating to a key which that means 84 eighth notes to the min- good harmony that very time. The material that your rowed chords as modulations. The new key is means which will create a smooth, well oiled ute. But if it is 84 then you must you the fundamentals of composition. original, by the use of the modulatory cadence; J. = teacher is using is good from the stand- barely suggested, but, as will be noted, it is impression upon the listener. This may be ef- play 84 dotted quarter notes to the min- 3. A few years ago teachers used to in A, going from C to F-sharp, and in B, going point of providing a good foundation in quickly followed either by a chord belonging to fected by the use of the modulatory cadence, or, ute. In slow tempo with three-eight, six- recommend that children begin with the from C to G-flat. piano playing; but the teacher ought harmonization identified of one dominant eight, nine-eight or twelve-eight, the cornet and transfer to the trumpet later the original key or by a in other words, by the melting probably to supplement it with an occa- ear eighth note is taken as the beat unit; on. However, I believe most of them at with still another borrowed key. Before the formation in the original key into a chord of sional “piece” that will seem more at- Ex. but in quick tempo the dotted quarter present have their pupUs take up the has had time to become accustomed to the in- dominant quality in the desired key. A tractive to the pupil at that particular becomes the beat note. trumpet at once. troduction of a new tonality, the scene is shifted 2 the contrast of the pivot time. Perhaps you might suggest this to Example shows — 2. It depends on what you want to use the teacher. again into another color. This lends almost a chord modulation between tonalities near to one the instrument for, but in general I it more Embellishments in You are right in allowing your girls to kaleidoscopic effect to the music, making another and the modulatory cadence modulation should put the piano and the violin Bach ) ... & At Q. There study another are complicated, but at the same time more interest- is employed between keys more ahead of the organ and the harp in edu- always seem to me arguments No question will be answered in THE ETUDE instrument while they which generally f yrMrr.- as unless to how the grace notes so often round accompanied, by the full name also studying the piano, only- its vocabulary. piece of cational value. and the ing because of varied A or less foreign in relationship. In this instance Fl: V) I in Bach's Minuets are done. Are they and address of the inquirer. Only initials, C:V, or pseudonym given, suggestion I have is that the older 3. This is too large an order for my played or “flicked in”?—Mrs. R. W. will be published. music- which contains many transitions is nat- the modulation is from C to G. B department. daughter be encouraged to change from urally more difficult to transpose at sight for the A. The dictionary defines flick as “a — 4. The tremolo is usually played as saxophone to clarinet soon. Ex. 2 light quick stroke,” and that is exactly average reader—than is a composition which ad- rapidly as possible; however the speed the how such grace notes are handled. say that several shorter periods are heres more closely to the original key. At depends also upon the character or mood bet- ter than one longer one, but this too A Trill in a Minuet same time, this constant shifting lends color and of the music. Haydn 1 varies V in different individuals, so once Q. Please interest to music which might otherwise become 5. The word opus means “work” and is To a tell me how to play the Be Dance Band Pianist C:V, Ck:V* I more I shall have to reply, “It depends.” trills in Haydn’s Alinuit Oiucosof—Mrs. drab and monotonous. used in designating the order in which a Q. 1. Could I be a good dance-band Why not study under L. A. composer’s works were written or pub- pianist by the time I am twenty-one some fine piano Transition and modulation serve different pur- teacher It will be noted in these examples that the years old? I have been taking piano in your vicinity and take his lished. Sometimes an opus has several A. You might try the following: poses; therefore one cannot be said to be an ade- for about four years but really got in- advice about aff these common and enharmonic tones are tied over, in parts, in which case these are things? desig- terested about a year ago. I am sixteen quate substitute for the other. Each is designed order effect. nated by numbers. The numbers are also now and practice four hours a day. to produce a smooth Also, it is ob- to create a different effect. It is usually desirable to employ a subdominant Friends tell me that used to refer to pieces as they are listed I have a good touch. uirecluuj a Piano ensemble served that an inversion is resorted to, in order I play fifth and sixth grade music. A composition which contains a few modula- formation (in the new key) as the pivot chord, in some catalogs, as for instance the Q. I would like to know In to stimulate continuity in the 2. By practicing four hours a day, what a bass line as well manner to go about directing tions is much more clever and interesting if these thence moving into a tonic six-four, thus giving Kochel catalog. about how much should be learned in an en- as a proper leading in tenor. semble of from twenty to thirty the This latter 6. Rubato in free tempo; sotto voce— a week? pianos modulations are brought about without seeming the impression of a smooth cadence which is felt — at one time. I mean where 3. How should the practice hours be may I obtain method of modulation is almost indispensable with subdued tone; rapido sefflroso— si0 ana bow should to strive for effect or to strain the credulity of by the succession of a subdominant to a domi- divided? tho “W I go about to an organist, especially rapidly and very the directing. I may to one who plays lightly; subito—sud- 4. What are the studies that should be soon undertake the listener. These changes must be smooth and nant quality. a C Cert f°r a worth services, denly. learned to be a good pianist? C. y cause so church for the reason that frequently — C. I shouldshon iri likeut a prompt by all means should not jump erratically or un- What are the subdominant formations? They reply. w. H. the player does not have time to ramble expectedly to are the chords which have tones around A. The answer and from various keys, whether two in common Who Will Judge My Song? to all your questions is through various keys using pivot chords; he must the same, namely, “It of close or of extraneous relationship. with the subdominant triad. These chords are Will depends.” In other piano ensemble, you please send me a personal but it would be hurry instead to another key without giving the words, it depends on your ei What are the closely related keys? They are the supertonic, supertonic seventh, supertonic answer to these questions? native ability in feasible to use material written fc impression that he is doing so. It is expedient, 1. Where could an amateur secure an rhythm, tone discrimination, the dominant and subdominant majors, their seventh with lowered fifth; subdominant seventh, and a whole or three pianos, with opinion of an original song? Do you ever row of several playe sometimes, to employ the modulatory cadence other items; on the aggressive- tag the relative minors, and the relative minor of the subdominant triad with lowered third, subdomi- do so? same part. With so ness of your attitude and your mam tactics even between nearly related keys, if one 2. Will you give me the name of a good ability to foimers there given major key. In computing the first relation- nant seventh with lowered third or with lowered would have to be a book, or books, on composition? stick to your work; on your power of is pressed for time. For example, from ductor using the ship keys to a minor tonic, the order is naturally third and seventh; submediant triad, submediant C to G. 3. Do you advise a conventional trumpet or a cornet concentration, your ability to hear and movements Sharp or Natural for children, or does It make any differ- just as in the case reversed. It is easily understood why these keys seventh, submediant seventh with lowered correct your own mistakes; of Q. In the root Ex. 5 ence which they use?— and so on. On large ensembles. the 22nd full measure of Mrs. W. E. W. I suggest that yc Scherzo are termed first relationship, because there are or with lowered root fifth. general principles it seems to me by Mendelssohn there is an and that the publishers of The A-sharp A. 1. Curiously enough it is hard to find you might expect Etude, to ser in the left-hand passage. Is so few new accidentals with which to contend. The appearance of the to be “a good dance- a selection the dominant seventh chord anyone who will undertake of music for two A (grace note) in the right hand such a thing. band pianist” by the time or to The second cousins are tonics in you are twen- pianos, stating be sharp also, although not so marked? those whose the new key furnishes the required accidental It is out of my line but one of about what grade o our ty-one, but here again I must qualify —Miss M. L. C. occur in the natural scale my terial you want. Percy (aside from those al- which is the new leading-tone. If the modula- younger theory teachers here at Oberlin answer by saying that Grainger h; it depends on perimented with ready mentioned) or some of the chromatically tion happens to be into a flat key, the advent of has done it once or twice, and I suggest large piano ense: what you mean by “good.” A. The grace A-natural. and if you could get in note should be altered keys. For example, in starting from the new flat or fourth tone of that you address a letter of inquiry to As to practice touch with the new tonality periods, psychologists one who has My copy of this Scherzo, edited by Theo- seen him at work C-major, the keys of D, E, A and B or D-flat, is expected, affording the listener an opportunity you dore Leschetizky, (Continued on Page 122) 98 is so marked. FEBRUARY, 1942 THE ETUDE 99 3 * i
Music and Study CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY SELECTIONS ALMAN of Practicing was ** a Fascinating Art was born at CoIJingham in 1648 and died in 1708. He The Dr. John Blow, one of the remarkable English pre-Bach contrapuntists, *”^b and Dr.Chr. Gibbons. Por a time he was orgamstut Westmins A }. Henry Cooke at the Chapel Royal. He also studied under John Hingeston ..... e: _ .. .,^i m-j -a dp. lcrhtfu I number for recitals.
we will not need it any more. Let us take a simple Grade 5. J_dij _s4nclor Isolde BLOW example. Take the case of a student who feels JOHN because his (1648 IT 08) that his scales are uneven fourth An- = Hungarian Piano Virtuoso Allegretto m.m. J 80 The Brilliant ger is weak. He should devote some special exer- the weak fourth o S, O 4 cises to Anger and m 4 proceed with this at intervals for a := = .rfits.lt k = m —m Foldes, sensationally successful few weeks. Some months later he Andor - ^* * ~ :m a — * Budapest studying a new Mozart -t — m — . — pianist, was born at may be so- — Hungarian ii 9 ZJ less than thirty years ago. He played with nata. He will then certainly be re- the Royal Hungarian Philharmonic Orches- warded by the fact that his scales fei a pronounced / tra at the age of eight , making have improved immensely. He no success. Later he studied with Ernest von longer has to worry about the deli- >* — , =£ =t=p r the lead- Dohn&nyi and played with many of cate passages and, as a result, he is r -wv.iit ,, -A hr. r ^ — 5 Europe. Foremost contem- fi =* ing orchestras of able to learn the sonata in much less Yi J ^ — porary composers have written piano con- ....-Lu * 3 J* Liid time than it would have taken had ~r- 6 4 cern for him. His European successes have he not done the exercises. 5 been repeated in America. Editor’s Note. — To simplify difficult passages is another very important office of practicing. Its object is to make AN PRACTICING properly be called an art? “child’s play” of a piece that at first Bulwer-Lytton contended, “Art always em- glance might seem unplayable. Many C ploys method for the symmetrical founda- students are astonished by the ease tion of beauty, as science employs it for the logical and smoothness with which a great exposition of truth.” Practice is the methodical virtuoso plays a difficult and com- development of system and interpretative ideas. plicated piano composition in ap- If, therefore, the playing of a difficult concert pro- parently effortless fashion, as do, gram or even of a single complicated piece is con- for instance, Hofmann, Gieseking, sidered a work of art, requiring not only natural Bachaus, or Horowitz. Of course the skilled poetic feeling, and personal- gifts, hands, answer is practice, but that is not ity, in addition, a background of a number of and enough; it must be the right kind of years of persevering home study, I think we might practice. call the method by which this knowledge itself is achieved a true art. The way in which even the Ease While Practicing very gifted students must proceed in realizing Students who practice along fal- their dreams at the piano is through that slow lacious lines can never possibly ac- process of perfection without which real music- quire the sympathetic spontaneity making is inconceivable. It certainly deserves the and dash which fine piano playing name, “art.” Practicing is both an art and a demands. For instance, if such a science. How to practice—or in many cases—how ANDOR FOLDES student could see his face in a mir- not to practice, has ever been a subject of intense ror while practicing, he would ob- study by the greatest piano teachers of every age. serve “Tell at once that he was under me how you practice and I will tell you dissipated. No wonder pupils do not get ahead. A a severe nervous strain. what kind of pianist you are,” When a difficult chord we could almost good motto for every pupil would be “Every note or a troublesome passage comes along, he some- say—and rightly so. A great piano pedagog was a thought.” how manages to play once asked what he considered the real goal of it by a kind of nervous spasm, and then any piano instruction. False Impressions he continues to repeat this spasm in the same ridiculous “To teach the pupil how to practice,” was his manner, under the Interminable damage has been done to piano answer. delusion that he is practicing. Look out for such practice by the report that this or that famous spasms. They are Certainly practicing never is easy. It becomes practice evils which have pianist used to practice while he was reading a marred difficult when we have achieved a certain degree many a career. They are overcome by book. This may have been the case, but we can of self-control and selecting shorter practice units practicing self-criticism—two vitally be assured that the and practice that counted in his slower in needed things in the development of every young a relaxed condition until sections can be career was practice, during which he focused musician. You need his mastered with ease. not be a born pianist to mas- entire mentality upon “How relaxed?" you ask. the passage he studied, to “How can ter the high art of practicing. Not at all. Whether I tell when I am relaxed?” Well, this the exclusion of all else. In fact, those young or old, rare and is one way. beginner or advanced performer— blessed Sit normally at the piano. Note students who have the gift of intensifying whether everyone should know or at least find out after a your back muscles, your neck muscles, or their mental aspect of the work at hand certain time what he may expect to a white youi shoulder of himself in the heat are almost always muscles are tense or strained. If so, those who make the great- re realm of practicing. Years of time and ieve this tension. If what can est progress in a given time. you come to a passage in only be called which tons of foot pounds, or shall we say you feel a tension like who Every student should always bear in that of a skater Anger pounds, in human energy are mind that has stumbled wasted every practicing is not his and is trying to regain his equilib- year real goal. It should of course in America by piano students. They make rium on the ice, stop. the be a highly useful tool for achieving Take the passage in slower writer think of some loftier tempo, a huge water wheel revolving in a purpose, in shorter sections, but should never become the and then join these cataract of power, but unattached end itself sections until to the interior With this I have already the whole is a thing of beauty, ex- machinery indicated that even be- designed to make a product. In other ecu e with no more fore starting to practice we must nerve strain than is required words the Angers go up and down know precisely w ren you millions of what we hope to achieve drink a glass of water. think times by playing a certain Learn to but are not attached to the human thinking etude in musical words over and over again for hours or phrases. When you start a apparatus. Of course it is and weeks iase, impossible to separate The chief goal mk of it as always should be to a whole, to the very end. any kind of Anger action from make prac- * the brain, but the tice itself unnecessary ls us”ally a simple at some time in the procedure and avoids contact is so loose that the power is future miserably So we really practice with meaningless playing. the hope that some day This is the way which most of the WO ( Continued on Page 122) THE ETUDE tot ANDANTE CON MOT0 FROM SYMPHONY No. 5^^ _ the es no the “Unfinished or eighth is most acceptable While Schubert wrote ten symphonies, rarely heard. It makes a piece ljTi g Moto from Number Five is especially ter’s melodic genius and the Andante con FRANZ SCHUBERT this very playable arrangement. Grade 6. for piano in Arr. by William M. Felton
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PETITE MAZURKA THE JESTERS excellently constructed a of his ooening theme in this com- the intriguing one of America’s most fluent melodists. Note upon a bored monarch, Mr. Huerter is of the motleymotlev clown waitingg P unceasingly, with the playfulness and fanc.ful spirit potion It must be p , ayed CHARLES HUERTER
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VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSITIONS Words GOD, GRANT US REPOSE Y FORVICTORY and Music by Words by C. S. M. /7\ ROBERT FLORENCE TURNER -MALEY It had to come- a musicianly song with a popular text embodying ELMORE real Andante sostennto tempo the fatalistic notes from the Beethoven Fifth Symphony- notes which and ROBERT B. REED pa have set a large part of Europe trembling. • • • — - - - = ^ XE Solo (or all voices in unison) nvf > X-X- i -o- m Safe from the storm and strife, Fold us to Thy breast; 4 raU. si :o: <> TT =3 ~S m a tempo FF r CL rr j- m e TT XT TT dim. XT r ~w -o- 0 M -fj# lids— heard; By note, Lord, our hope and our life,. Give us peace and rest. Guide and guard us we pray, As our eye- by and by the spo - ken word, Grow- ing in fer - vor peace. God speed the when strife and war shall cease. So shall our watch-word zr
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Noted pianist and music educator, whose counsel MONTH pages of the Etude by TECHNIC OF THE is sought each month in the teachers and students alike, says of the Steinway ARPEGGIOS CARL CZERNY piano: “To be a successful teacher you must pro- CHORDS AND playing everybody enjoys; Op. duce students whose Maier on opposite page. 335, No. 40 With lesson by Dr. Guy Buy Maier you must turn out pupils who play joyfully with Allegro molto m.m. J= 120-138 rich, lovely tone. For this you need the best instru- Steinway. Repeated Chords with Arpeggios ment available, which is, of course, the The fact that practically all the world’s greatest
artists use it exclusively proves that the Steinway (To Be Used with Czerny, Opus No. .” 335, 40) is the one and only piano for everybody
ometimes czerny makes the mistake of introducing too S many complications in an otherwise useful study. Such, I think, was the case here; so I have taken the liberty of cutting out eleven measures, reducing the technical
difficulties to four points: 1. speed and endurance in right hand re- Then add the right hand chords to peated triplet chords; 2. brilliant left the impulse groups. Be sure to rest hand arpeggios; 3. double octave at each ^ . Also work out Measures 12 passages; 4. right hand repeated to 17 in similar two-beat impulses triplets with melody (Measures 12 to singly and hands together. 17) . Enough problems for one short Small hands may have to play the etude octave passage (Measures 9 to 10) If your hands are small, or tire with all 1-5; but note that Czerny easily, you may omit the low octave wants it legato, which is impossible notes in right hand chords, Measures without using the fourth finger on 1 to 8. black keys. Ex! Practice the chromatic passage in “finger” octaves to eliminate lost motion. Don’t pump! Also work at etc. it in broken octaves, rotating sharply toward the thumbs: Other hands may also practice it this 5 way, but with these the regular Ex.
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and in various fast, short and long impulses, such as:
fingering may be used, which will help to solidify the weaker side of the hand. For these repeated right hand chords with or without thumb, use as little forearm or wrist movement as The final octave passage (Measure Invest in a Steinway possible (try not to “pump” at all) 18) is tricky. Work at it in these with fingers in constant key contact. im- pulses, first singly, then hands to- A good way to develop this fingertip • gether: For 89 years, members of the Steinway family have been engaged repetition “feel” is to practice the in building chords at first without inner tones Ex. 7 r\ a piano that cannot be equaled. So much fine handiwork playing them as finger octaves; goes into it, so many carefully selected materials, so many ex- Ex. clusive features, that the Steinway stands alone. For 30, 40, even
etc. 50 years, the Steinway will serve you well -the most economical investment in the world of music! And because of the Steinway’s that is, with sharp articulation from durability, its resale value remains always high, the thumb and fifth finger knuckle making it an invest- joint. Try it and see how hard it is ment which holds its value through the years. to get solidity and speed this way. Be sure not to move your wrist or • Pay only 10% down. Only $59.50 down for arm. Terrific, isn’t it? But it develops the Steinway one’s octave technic marvellously. Be Vertical, Sheraton - only $129.50 down for the Steinway Grand, careful, however, not to do it to ex- Czerny’s metronome mark J=80 is “S.” cess. (Transportation extra. Prices subject to change without notice.) too exacting for most pianists, so I’ve And don’t forget, one kind of wrist scaled it down to J=120— 138. You’ll movement is permissible when the find the study stormy enough at study is played rapidly on — alter- those more modest speeds—in fact, STEINWAY & nate low and high SONS wrist position, low quite overwhelming if you drive at first beats, high PIANO MAKERS • STEIN W AY HALL at third beats. chords, octaves and arpeggios before Practice the left 109 hand arpeggios in you with sharp, machine gun pre- WEST 57th STREET . NEW YORK, N. Y. impulse groups like this: cision. 120 FEBRUARY, 1942 ETUDE THE 121 6 .
see it until we play it at a concert. There is, for example, the beautiful gives the proof as to in the new key A-flat major, Op. employed. If Etude in 25, No. 1. to Transpose which device is being Haw upon Here our problem consists of playing key is barely touched the new piece as though we really a few chords, ss this had or borrowed for only ssa three hands instead of only two. This and Modulate immediately returning to the orig- another means that the right hand, in addi- inal key or plunging into the figures of transitional color tion lo playing broken jrovi Page 99) borrowed key, a erJ L DR. NICHOLAS DOUTY ( Continued niW new chords, must sing the melody with _J f If, however, the the sonaU takes place. not dare to play persists and did the greatest ease and spontaneity. It tonality which is introduced the feeling, unnecessary to men- public before I had It is perhaps a lasting and in is understood that such a difficult long enough to make easy iec • be answered in THE ETUDE unless accompanied by the full name modulation may be effected “This is really an P No questions will tion that the listener, piece must first be practiced with the inquirer. Only initials, or pseudonym given, will he published. definite impression upon only by methodical and address ol major to a major key, a ma- can be achieved from a as to its identity separate hands to achieve complete a there is no mistake practicing. jor to a minor key, a minor to and ingenious of the two hands. as a modulation. practice. independence This major key, or a minor to a minor There are several ways to rather than reasons is one case where the right hand One senses practice a first cornet. the navy J have the four interest- would not the Old Fashioned After getting out of key. Thus we elements of We certainly know what the left Singing with these two important the same should not is do- System did not play cornet much because I thought ing combinations. of Beethoven in Three Register casually listening sonata First, we start to practice have it strained my throat. I tcent to a new teacher composition when would practice ing. the O / am twenty-til® yearn old, and To sum up the two important fac- in which we be- in my home of Knoxville and he made me should be able manner is written, very voice willi a range /ram B-flat to music, but everyone There Etude as it slowly; a soprano change my breathing down to my stomach Transition and Modulation, let of broken chords. above High C. My problem tors, that he plays an exercise low Middle 0 to D (high chest method). This Was hard labor analyze the music first staccato and then legato. After 1 have worked the following excerpt to difference between the concerns the middle register. us examine well must be a register, for me, but I did it and through long hours of reasoning standpoint as we proceed to practice it in to develop depth in this 1,” Bee- from a etude by awhile unceasingly breathing I seemed to be doing fine for three from “Sonata, Op. 2, No. by of practice of an to bring it out, and I can- In this way methods but, nothing seems as from a sensory one. of several rhythms, such as I are or four gears. But now I seem to be making no thoven which is doubtless universally prelude and fugue anyone to help me. My high tones that all music, dementi and a not find progress. I read articles in The Etviie and it will be discovered with a floating quality, and it is easy familiar: there should be one thing Ex.i clear other magazines and I believe I am breathing modern or how intri- Bach. But them. M-y chest voice, from U the first no matter how to sing too deeply, that is, even in stomach. should always piac- chest register, causes my My judiciously in common. We line downward in the Ex. cate in design, may be the teacher says I should not extend my breathing and con- rery little difficulty. I hare read that tice with the same devotion below my diaphragm. At forty-seven I am told memorized. middle register will develop by itself if one would use if we seems that I bare a marvelous voice and at times my centration that we vocalises lightly, but when I do this it- ear tells me so too. At other times I get tired VJ and giving entirely head voice or falsetto. etc. were sitting in Town Hall lo be almost baritone. or it hits and it seems to he much effort, I am a of When I try to darken it with ee oo >* - recital to a selected audience eighteen After singing T often have to belch a tremen- i* a a “whoopy” sound. I have studied Art dous amount of air or gas. Mg doctor says this The Fascinating It might strike you as months. voice is not very flexible us yet. musicians. My swallower, and I use musical background. I luck only is because I am an air vii? i! v. I are giving I hav a flue A»: 1 funny to imagine that you the wrong breathing method. Can you give me of one year for a degree with a Major in piano, V of Practicing are really prac- musical an answer to any of these questioned—K. A. B. a concert when you I have made a study of harmony, other musical sub- excerpt illustrates scales with separate hands, but history, languages, and vague idea of The foregoing Page 100) ticing to A. You seem to have a very (.Continued, from jects. 7 am desperately interested and try merely a transition borrowing the everything depends on the imagina- what happens when you take a breath. The trouble Is that both the methods you speak dominant key momentarily. tion. If you just try to feel that way, great virtuosi of the past have at- of in your letter are unnatural and exagger- illustration, taken soon find out how exciting ated and as a result you have strayed far from The following their fabulous fluency. you will A. In the October, 1939, issue of The tained the normal. You have substituted effort and the same composition, divulges play exercises and etudes as Etude there appeared a remarkable article from reiterate, we hear a great deal it is to natural, easy action which To by Marian Anderson, the world famous con- strain for that a modulation which employs a pivot concert pieces and practice them as occurs in the breathing of the healthy human about the part played by the muscles tralto, which might have been written for being. Get a good book or two upon the chord. in piano playing but though there were nothing more the express purpose of giving good advice to and the mind of chest, books which explain singers who have been trained to sing three anatomy the marvelous hu- beautiful than scales in thirds; noth- breathing in simple under- very little about the ways Instead of one. We have personally the actions of broken oc- standable words. Watch a sleeping baby man nerve system. Every note you ing more thrilling than inveighed against this system in this column. breathe or a resting dog and learn from them. It beyond our conception to understand strike upon the keyboard is the re- taves. The same thirds, octaves, Is how any singer can sing with three registers One breathes from the moment of birth until the brain, scales, and chords are the very foun- the moment of death, so why not do it as sult of a thought from and still hope to produce a scale that Is easily pssible? communicated to the shoulders,, arms, dation of every sonata of Beethoven, even and of the same quality from top to as playing the cornet is a TRAIN YOUR VOICE WITH FREEMANTEL bottom. Please read Miss Anderson’s article 2. As you know, Tonkabinets Keep the nerve system. A every waltz of Chopin, every inter- in de- strenuous exercise which tends to stiffen the "At Shanghai, China, / attended a concert given and fingers by Such a process has great value It, many times over until you understand by Mary Stewart Toussaint . an Ambassador's wifa muscles of the lips and the throat. If you wish a pupil of Frederic Freemantel. / was close inspection of many pupils. while mezzo of Brahms. There is nothing to veloping one’s technic; that is, one’s and practice as she suggests. Learn to sing Sheet Music Findable to Siam, and to sing, it might be wise not to play it too so impressed by her fine ainging that / decided to be condemned than one way throughout the scale, not three, or file arrangement study with that same teacher, and / have traveled practicing reveals that in endeavor- more being bored conscious control of the hand and much. Also a cornetlst Is apt to use more The systematic you will have three voices and not one. of a TONKabinet saves endless 10 ,000 miles from Shanghai to NewYorkCity for t he ing to get a result, they arouse a kind while playing technical studies. Prac- pressure of breath than the singer. Be careful searching through plies of mixed- privilege of studying with Frederic Freemantel. arm as related to a variety of accents 2. You describe your high voice as having not to do this. You can buy a new cornet, but up music, protects the music (Signed) Priscilla Pote-Hunt excitement, which is akin ticing is very much like building a a clear, floating quality and an easy produc- against tearing, fraying or loss. of nervous and rhythms. you cannot buy a new pair of vocal cords. In FREEMANTEL STUDIO TONKabinctS are expertly crafted . especially house. can tion. This Is because In the formation of 205 W. 57th Street New York City to extreme tension, when How you expect to play Next, transpose the entire Etude a living human being there Is no such thing of fine cabinet woods. It's fur- these tones all the vocal actions are well niture you'll be proud to own. difficult or your pieces perfectly possible as a purely diaphragmatic or a fixed striving to play a passage if their very coordinated. Your breath is controlled, not and practice it both in A major and high chest method of breathing. The dia- IVrite for free illustrated forced; vocal are well approxi- a difficult chord too rapidly. They foundation is wrong? Scales are not the bands of the abdominal muscles, the folder showing selection of G major naturally, with the same phragm, some < — mated so that no air is wasted between styles and sizes. STRENGTHEN YOUR VOICE! should realize that no passage and no merely the daily bread of the inter-costal and some of the dorsal muscles student fingering we used for the original key. them, and you must have a comfortable must move with each Inspiration and each TONK MFG. CO., (Dept 212) Give chord is difficult when it is mastered, but all of the vitamins combined. sensation of resonance in the cavities of the ft Commanding Power! This is a method widely employed expiration. Only the breathing muscles of a 1980 N. Magnolia Ave., Chicago Build yourspeakingorsinjonjr voice. End faults nose and head. As you descend the scale, up and that the process of mastering it Your practice of scales is worthless dead person in whom rigor mortis has set in, due to weakness. Not irith ordinary lessons but with all advanced students in Euro- according to your description, the cords by scientifically correct eilen t and special vocal exercise* _ if you are can remain rigid for any length of time. of is through patient study and not silly perfected speakers and singer* . (lain enough to read a novel loosen themselves, the upper resonances be- v by famous teacher many meat pean conservatories. A composition The fact that you expel air or gas during -4 faith in your own voice; know its full volume; how to control it. or 3. TCNKdmets through fighting it with nervous ten- hold a conversation come less and the tones become less strong C CpCCf Writ® today. . now . . for our interesting, inspiring Voter Book while at singing suggests indigestion. beg for sheet the out or after We > — music * Ix’Urn one may actually possess a powerful .convincing played in another key stands and less concentrated, until in the lower WHY sion. In rapid and spirited passages keyboard. to differ with the physician who calls you an ^ —for phonograph records ' ^ voice. If you arc under 17 have parent sign request for literature. structurally as a distinct piece of middle voice they become weak and breathy, “air swallower.” Cure your indigestion and PERFECT VOICE INSTITUTE, Studio 5582, 64 E. Lake St. CHICAGO the virtuoso pianist may seem to be In playing etudes or exercises, or "whoopy." Then you change Into what every music and not as one chained down look after your diet and we think the belching 6th B-flat under a nervous strain, but you tone you call the chest voice and experience a will gradually disappear. The German chord of may must be played with the greatest INFORMATIONON to one particular tonality. feeling of relief and control, even though s minor is the pivot chord used, by be assured that his performance is care. Not only that, but every “THE ‘HOW’ OF ACQUIRING sepa- If we think that we already know the tone quality sounds like another voice. iSXS&lat FREE FREEDOM IN VOICE PRODUCTION" takes wholly controlled and not a series 3. Nervous Child of Thirteen MUSIC means of which the modulation of rate note should A Arm, strong, resonant, well controlled The bargain prices, be big, round, and Wilbur Alonza Skiles. contributor since 1927 to THE the to play (Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, Wagner, etc.), words, A-flat major spasms or nerve explosions. For this Etude well enough to try tone is only possible when the vocal bands Q. I have a girl pupil, thirteen years of ETUDE, etc., lias written an authentic world -wide used place. In other resonant. Even the playable on any phonograph. Original and dullest left- are so firmly no air Is whose parents say she is very nervous, imports cost acclaimed book on this subject, treating upon many it as a piece of music and not as an approximated that age, is moving into B-flat minor, a key reason, if you are practicing, it is al- hand $1.50 to $2.50 each—American duplicates only 50c matters not ordinarily discussed in the usual treatise on accompaniment should wasted between them. Only then is It possi- hut who does not seem to he rery nervous VOICE, lucidly be prac- the and 75c. Send for FREE catalogue containing thou- revealing the real TRUTH. Descriptive cir- exercise, we might try to practice ble culars. details FREE on request of first relationship, and the German ways a good idea to note whether ticed with the same for the same quality to be preserved in my studio, where she is making splendid sands of selections. WRITE TODAY, and care as the also send questions on VOICE STUDY if wish main melody finger throughout the entire scale. The muscles re- progress. Her tones are more mature than you Mr. 6th—a subdominant quality chord of there is an undue nervous tension at theme of a alone with the fifth Skiles* personal help reasonably. Beethoven sonata. sponsible for this effect are several, but the her age, and I am careful to exercise her The GRAMOPHONE SHOP, Dept. E. We only, thus: Skiles International Voice Pub'ls. System the new key—is employed as a ve- your shoulders or at your elbows. If should not principal ones involved are Crico-ary- voice only within the comfortable range. She 18 East 48th Street, New York distinguish, while we the Dept. E-2-42, Bax 454 FREEPORT. PA. tenoids, the taking two lessons each week, and. her par- hicle of modulation. The appearance there is, let your elbows float out practice, between what Ex. 2 Thyro-arytenoids and the Crico- is is important thyroid. You might book upon the ents arc considering cutting it to one their A-natural G-flat affords the laterally from the side of read a — of and your body musically and anatomy her nervous condition. you what is second rate in of the vocal organs, to get a clearer reason being Do listener the clue to the fact that until this tension is eased and the idea of the working muscles. The think voice culture in moderation would in- significance. The next step of these is to find most important jure her health t—H. A. M. A-flat major is being definitely re- hands seem to float. Then try the out molto esprtssivo c cantabile thing for you is to find a just what you need teacher who passage most in order When done, we understands how to explain, and linquished in favor of a key to which again, perhaps a little slower, to correct this has been to exemplify by A. Thirteen is a very critical age for a your faults until they Viva Voce lessons, just how A-natural and G-flat belong. Nat- and work up to the proper dis- should try it and with to sing the smooth, young girl, as every mother must know. She tempo appear Of course once in tempo even scale that Is abso- every pupil has his lutely necessary for good singing. In the Is leaving childhood and growing into young urally, the ear perceives the foreign without tension. If you do not do this, the dynamics indicated by Chopin. own individual meantime womanhood. Perhaps this is why she is so problems, and, in read and inwardly digest Miss An- touch caused by the introduction you may work for weeks and never the We must have feeling like that of derson's nervous. Her voice, too, is undergoing a compass of a short a article. Do not become discouraged. article, it change and is becoming more mature, these two accidentals. acquire control. is im- riding un- Eighteen months Is a very short period in more of new possible to on the waves of the ocean go over all the life of womanly. You dare not hurry her along too I vividly the mistakes a singer. The question now arises from the recall that as a child of such as der a beautifully calm, blue heaven quickly, or you will run the danger of doing those which the analyst as to what determines the thirteen I had my first teacher fiS In her harm. We can see no reason why she opportunity 8 and singing a wonderful melody. Breathing factlce durin Again, Belching should cut down her lessons if she enjoys feeling of transition and what proves to hear the great pianist, Josef J? S years of order both Hof- teachingreaching. However, to produce this feeling, Q. T studied voice for a while when I was them—provided that she does not sing too the of modulation. The an- mann. He let us tako Q „ seventeen and advent played among other com- hands must be perfectly balanced. It my teacher had me sing with a loud, too low, too high or too long at a sinking chest; that swer is that the length of time spent positions Liszt’s “Sonata in is, it was filled with air time without rest. It Is generally acknowl- B minor.” Phase of often happens something g°es and then allowed it, from the that to sink. Then I joined the edged that the practice of vocal music, if it time we nary and first did no singing for six and one half is indulged in sensibly, is helpful to indi- There is no (Continued on Page 129) years. substitute for absolute mouth 122 I studied cornet and got up next to the viduals of a nervous tendency. cleanliness
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music, thus Interpretation for the Choir will teach them to read Elementary Making Musicians enabling them to hear the harmony in the music to which they listen. Continued from Page 93) mu- ( in the Schools If you are a really constructive very thor- conception of music sician, you will do this on how a num- new at its best. all affect his decision oughly, training their ears to be Indeed, such perfection does make ( Continued Page 89) shall be interpreted. from they hear all of ber S. FRY, Mus. Doc. satisfied only when must vary a considerable demand on the di- -Answered Lj HENRY He knows, too, that he in right proportion. You It can be developed music the compositions the choir rector. only the type of Ex-Dean the A. G. O. The Alert Musician enable them to hear and to it of the Pennsylvania Chapter of will thus to develop gradually, though requires per- learns. It is not possible 5. Are you a quick musician? Can appreciate the harmonic content as attention on his power on a diet of only sistent part, still, mel- interpretative No questions will be answered in THE ETUDE unless accompanied by the full you read music rapidly enough to de- well as the rhythmic and the no lazy person ever stayed styles of anthems. Yet with name and address the inquirer. Only initials, or pseudonym given, wilt be pub- instantly accurate- one or two of tect mistakes and odic. music very long, and the opinions sing either bright, superficial sincere lished. Naturally, in fairness to all friends and advertisers, we can express no ly? you tell when a tone is sung enough to get many Can 10. Are you musician choir director finds a as to the relative qualities of various instruments. or the sad, gloomy ones. charm and correct it so quickly or do they numbers, incorrectly and your pupils to sing for joy, satisfaction in keeping his selections ought to be dra- standards that you will not have to stop the joy? Some Q. I would like to purchase a used port- reed organ construction and those -that teach merely shout for high. some contemplative, some able folding organ. Do you know of anyone piano tuning? Name companies that supply class and grope for it? One Sunday morning in our quiet matic, Interpretation is not who has one for salet W.C. reed and pipe organ parts.—V. E. M. quiet adoration, in the manner of a new, after all- — 6. Can you detect the mistakes home, my good Methodist sister different composers. The im- it is understood instinctively by the made by individuals, or do you hear choir. The room dozen A. tuned in on a church LAMINATED HARD COVERS We have no definite information of A. The prices of the books you mention qualification is that it must choir. Music remains the medium anyone having Organ,” only the larger mistakes made by instantly filled with a fearful portant a portable folding organ for are: “The Contemporary American was Book No. 201 —Album of Favorite Piano LARGE or sjnall service. through which the feeling and yearn- sale, but suggest that you communicate Barnes. $2.50; “The Art of Organ Building." groups of singers? If this is the case, it off add to the worship Solos. Contains 62 most popular piano cacophony. She hastily turned with the party whose name and address we work can be secured second- choir directors feel ing and striving of the human solos. They are all graded from very easy Audsley (This you are not a true and constructive is cer- Perhaps many soul are sending you by mail. twenty with the remark, “That choir to medium. Includes such numbers as hand only, when available, at about a fine pipe organ! enough when they are most perfectly expressed. “Andantino," “Fairy Wedding/' “Humor- $2.50; musician; you will never build up a tainly following the biblical injunc- they have done Music dollars); "Organ Stops," Audsley. esque/' “lolly Coppersmith” and 58 others. Stops,” Bonavia-Hunt, $3.75; taught the choir the notes and interprets for men human fineness, Q. Would it be practical to attach an "Modern Organ NA^icks residence installations include elaborate and very fine organization, and there will tion to ‘Make a joyful noise unto the have Every number is arranged beautifully, in- electric blower to a reed organ, and what “The Organ in France." Goodrich. $3.00; two on the fraility and nobility. Because terestingly, edited and fingered. costly pipe organs, as well os small, exquisite instru- never be any very deep or lasting en- It to how words. They feel a word or these Registration.” Truette. $2.50; "Primer Lord.’” leads one wonder would be the procedure to replace that bel- "Organ The ex- conceptions lie Book No. 200—Album of Favorite Songs. “The ments selling for less than one thousand dollars. joyment of music in your schools. interpretation is all that can be unexpressed in the lows and pedals with this apparatus t (That of Organ Registration,” Nevln, $1.50; many sensitive souls are driven from (Contains 127 complete songs and words. fine $1.25; "How to excellent tonal treatment and voicing, and opportunity heart of each member, it would the cost bet Our church is in poor Modern Organ," Skinner, 7. Are yeu enough of a musician frightful choirs pected. Yet, to miss this is possible Arranged for all instruments. ore the church by the financial condition. It has a stating capacity Build a Chamber Organ," Milne, $3.00; "The material construction for which Wicks Organs to miss the whole motivating pur- for the choir to understand Book No. 201 —Album of Favorite Piano to recognize instantly wrong tone to which they often must listen. This is and ex- of about two hundred. What would you sug- Story of the Organ,” Williams, $2.25: "Dic- noted, is built into every price range. Solos (Contains 62 most popular piano the choir. All rehearsing of press them as a common heritage. gest in the purchase of an organ t Are there tionary of Organ Stops." Wedgwood, $4.25; production? Do you know vocal me- choir could have been a thing of real pose of It solos.) Free brochure gladly tent upon request. second-hand organs available? In purchasing “Cinema and Theatre Organs,” Whitworth, chanics well enough to correct this the technical features has no aim is likewise possible for the hearer Book No. 202—Album of Favorite Strauss musical loveliness, if there had been to a new one, which type do you suggest W.B. $4.25; "The Electric Organ.” Whitworth, *— Waltzes (Contains 25 complete Strauss — while the class it is beautiful singing of understand “Organ goes on singing, or enough good constructive musicians unless more and appreciate these Waltzes.) $6.50: “Grove's Dictionary,” $18.00; Building for Amateurs,” (Out of print). You wl// wont this book!! do you have to stop the class and available where these people grew up. the music. A choir that works to emotions—to a greater extent than Book No. 203—Album of Famous Waltzes A. The attaching of an electric blower to Other books that you might find Interesting (Contains 63 most popular waltzes.) a reed organ is practical. Feeders can remain, do some vocal exercises instead of bring out beauty inherent in is ' 11. Where are these constructive a com- he usually given credit. The effect Include: "The Story of Organ Music." TNe new lllutlroled book — “Hew to Book No. 204—Album of Favorite Piano Ac- although not used. Bellows must be retained letting the "The and Its Masters," Slay o Small Pipm Orgam” — hat class continue to sing musicians to come from? A good position works with pleasure. It has a on the hearer cannot be ignored. cordion Solos (Contains 70 complete Piano and check valve installed In line Williams, $2.25; Organ between created interne enlhut*ot«*t Send 30 Accordion Solos.) bellows and blower. cost Lahee, $3.00; "Organ Playing. Its Technique something beautiful while you help story of the olden times to The would be from Centt to defray printing and muimg comes and Expression,” Hull. $5.75. These books may one Book No. 205—Album of Favorite Children one hundred dollars up. Including machine co*H for your copy of the singers? this point. i>e. mind on Years ago, at a Piano Solos (Contains 139 finest piano solos and installation, not including electric be had from the publishers of The Eti 8. What is your ideal of how vocal meeting of the Supervisors’ Confer- for children.) switch and line to operate blower. You might So far as our knowledge goes the follow- Write for Complete Catalogue communicate with ing firms Included In your list are still In music should sound? Is your ideal ence, one of the topics under discus- the firm whose name and Dn the American Plan of 21 Assorted Books address we are sending you by mall. Second- active business; Hall Organ Company. Reuter the vaudeville type or that of the St. sion was “The Shortcomings of the hand organs are available from time to time, Organ Company, Gottfried. Hinners, and Cas- avant Freres. The Wangerln Olaf Choir? Have you the backbone Grade Teacher.” After several papers and we suggest that you communicate with Organ and also (Continued from Page 76) the Johnson Organ were made by firms bear- and constructive sense to work for M. M. COLE various organ builders, advising them of WI had been read, a well known man ing their ' your needs. The policy of The Etude will names. The ‘’Mustel” was a reed the right ideal and to reach it, even arose and said, “Ladies organ, and we do not know whether It Is and gentle- National Federation of Music Clubs PUBLISHING CO. not permit our recommending any particular still manufactured. The "Vocallon” Is a reed in the face of criticism that will men, I have heard a good deal two pianist-composers: 2611 Indiana Ave. Chicago, Ul.l type of Instrument. about 1 Contest and Schubert organ, built on the “force” plan Instead surely Memorial in of ORGANS be yours from friend foe and the shortcomings of the grade stein and John Powell. the "suction” method usually found in reed 1932, finished a tour of thirty con- Q. Our church is contemplating buying a alike? No one knows what this means organs. It was made by the teacher, but so far not a To what Mason and . word about extent their judgment a certs with a brilliant new organ. The tone of the present organ is Highland . Illinois any better performance Reich Company and. so far as we know, Is than the writer. who is responsible for her shortness. this whole plan still fair, but because of age the mechanism affect the career with the Seattle not now made. The Mason and Hamlin A happy inspiration enabled the Symphony Or- PED ALIZATION! seems to be worn out. The manuals are very There are gathered in this room rep- the young artists who Color your Piano Playing with artistic use of “Liszt” organ Is a brilliant type reed organ, compete c chestra on February 17. Frantz has hard to play, especially when the Swell and writer to open the eyes of one prin- the Pedals. How to produce the striking effects which we believe Is no longer made. resentative supervisors from all over be estimated from Great organs are coupled. The pedals rattle A the following : played with every major symphony that make your music "different”. A new “Unit” Is a rank of pipes, and “Unified” SWING PIANO! cipal who was wholly rhythmic- the country. presentation of this important subject. Five to such an extent that they can almost be Learn to play real Swing Piano. Send for free Home Now all of you who have port made by Ruth Haller Ottaw; Indicates the use of one set of pipes for minded, orchestra in the country, except the Dollars for the complete mail course. heard over the singing. I would like some Study Folder. TF.ACHURS: write for buxines* qltcr and yet was very fond of raised a generation of two or more stops. “Duplexed” Indicates the people who who for several years has be REED STUDIOS advice as to the relative merits of an electric CHRISTENSEN STUDIOS. 52 Kimball Hall. Chicago Boston . of fine literature. She asked to get Symphony Orenestra. . . 2912 Alta Vista Bakersfield, CaL use a set of pipes for one or more stops me can read music, stand.” (No one Chairman of ” organ as compared to a pipe organ. Our the Young Artists Cc *'The pedals are the soul of the piano at the same pitch, in different departments all the classes together for a “Com- “Samuel Sorin, 1939 Young Artist funds are limited and would permit either stood) . “Now, until you have done tests. It of the organ. “Straight” organ Indicates by no means is a repi the purchase of a new electric organ or repair no munity Sing.” That is what she said, Winner of the National Federation duplexing, unification this, where do you expect to find intended the old pipe organ. Which and so forth. “Ex- to sum up the whole pn of would you tended” but what she really wanted was a of Music Clubs, will be heard over advise? M.D. and "Unification” cover the same grade school teachers who can teach ect; it merely — gives a glimpse t EDWARD ELLSWORTH HIPSHER, meaning, and borrowed has the same shouting carnival. music of the air waves March 21st with the I DIDN'T DREAM when no one has taught it activities that MUS. DOC., A.R.A.M. meaning as duplexed. In addition to the have followed on t Twenty Years A. As noted at the head of this column, This time I surprised her by saying, to Philadelphia Orchestra. Mr. Sorin is Associate Editor The Etude Estey Organ Corporation, we understand two them? Until you have raised a heels of Instruction the contests of recent yes by Correspondence the policy of The Etude will not permit manual and pedal reed organs “Yes, let’s do it, but I haven’t just completing his successful Harmony, are furnished I time generation who can read music, second Counterpoint, Musical Form, our giving advice as to the merits of any by GOULD LEARN TO PLAY you “Recent activities of both Composition Hinners Organ Company. Pekin, Hlinois. to-day, nor am I prepared. Tomor- mu, tour since he Federa- particular type of instrument. From your had better drop the subject clubs captured the Musical and Literary Manuscripts Criticised and Jerome B. Meyer and Sons, Inc., Mil- or pin and winners are description we presume your row, we will all cause for l tion and Prepared for Publication organ to be waukee, Wisconsin. Single without a teacher l" says H.C.S.* get together and have it where it belongs, of Music Clubs Award. note, sostenuto on yourselves.” joicing [she writes] Club Papers Written an old one with tracker action, and we action . . . Indicates an action in c » I for a fine time. I will get a copy of that Eleau “Martha would which the key XT OW when play peo- 1 He sat down with no applause. Lipton, 1939 voice winner, 249 Madison Ave., Marion, Ohio not recommend its being repaired. If Is first pressed pic they hardly believe This Steber, of Wheeling, down, and the tone then sus- ] West Virgin the old pipes are in that I learned to play so well wonderful old novel, ‘Seven will sing good condition, they tained f Buckets was years ago, and it at four State Conventions, by the pedal. Bass pedal sostenuto— in so short made a lasting- national voice might be Included in a a time.” Yes. and 1 finalist at Baltimc new instrument. We sometimes covers thousands of others have of Blood,’ and when the children get impression in addition to thirteen only bass section. Agraffe learned I on my young mind. It in the other engage- are not familiar with the range of your music by themselves without a 1939 Federation Make is described in “The MacMillan Encyclopedia | tired of shouting, I Contests, w THE ETUDE Your Marketing Place teacher—this easy, inexpensive will read aloud present stops, but they probably j made me ments. . . would have of permanently determined to selected in Music and Musicians” as "a small metal way. \ou don't need special a field of be j from this of seven hundr Etude Advertisers Open the Doors to Real to extended: this would mean the match- talent or previous gem literature and we’ll teach pupils Sample to support for the string, placed between the musical ex- I thoroughly in music fifty-nine items are these, merely ing of new pipes with old erience. U. S. operatic ones, which should bridge School of I have a fine and uplifting aspirants in Opportunities and the pin to check the vibration Lusic's time.” reading. t show S simple lessons start I that young American artists be very carefully done. Our suggestion would of the string twenty-six at that particular point." you right off with real tunes I She looked at week Metropolitan he that you thoroughly investigate Pipe me in horror, and Auc all types and notes—show you every step I 12. Who shall teach music in are going forward, fulfilling their organ tuning, we understand, is taught at the hons of the Air, of new Instruments and make your decision —without "numbers” or trick said, “I wouldn’t have that together with Arth the New England Conservatory | for a schools? promise, of Music of music—by an easy-as- A.B.C I Musicians, or teachers, or Kent and doing what the Federa- on that which you feel most adequately fills of New Boston. The study of print and picture method. In a I moment. It would spoil their literary York as the recipie your requirements. organ tuning might be shall they be both teacher tion anticipates: secured by surprisingly short time vnn’i-al J ! and mu- of one building for them- acting as an apprentice taste thousand dollars Schools—C0LIE6ES in a pipe sician? It each a; selves organ factory. Piano tuning lartty at eter> party. Best would be better to silver successful careers both in the Instruction, we of all the cost Is tmlv a fntv pffiqnes in addition Q. Where can I purchase books named on believe, is cw, t eVcr instrument “But haven’t you just asked me to call to the co available at the following schools; . 4 "!‘.V you choose. them “musician-teachers.” concert field of the enclosed Actual pupil s name on rcQuesl. They eted Metropolitan and in other lines list, and what is the price of New England Conservatory of Music, help spoil their musical taste?” I contracts. Boston WRITE FOR FREE ILLUSTRATED must be this combination in the musical endeavor. land each? Please list other books which I might Massachusetts; Niles Bryant School BOOKLET asked. “Rosalyn Tureck, All over the CONVERSE COLLEGE Tst of Piano We did not have that assemb- 1935 pianist Ernst Bacon, Dean, find helpful. Do the firms mentioned on en- Tuning. Augusta, Michigan; highest possible degree. The success- wi these and will Spartansburg, 8. C. Y. M. C. A ner, played other young artists closed list still build organs? If not, what be- Piano ly, and she is beginning vaguely to successfully the Technicians’ School, 1421 Arch Street, ful Music Supervisor must Be concertize came them? Is the be a fine thoven and teach; when wars’ of Vocation a reed organ? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Faust School — — “ sense that rhythm “Heroica Concerto” of — — — — — — — > and noise do not musician, able with t COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC What company made it, and do they still Tuning, — — to do all that is out- devastations 29 Gainsborough Street, Boston U. S. School of Music. New are over, they will help Galesburg, 111. 1822 Brunswick Bldg.. New Citv constitute vocal York manufacture it? What do the following Massachusetts; Please send York music, or any other. lined Phiiharmonic-Sympho Janien MacC. The Mack Institute, me t rec Booklet and Print and above and a great deal to KNOX Weddell, Chairman. Crafton Sample. Picture more. Orchestra, entertain and instruct tne world. Catalogue terms mean: "unit’’—“ unified — duplexed Station, 1 would like to pl.y Inurnment 9. What is your ideal of your work? He on Easter Sunday, sent free upon request Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Chicago checked below. must have studied teaching addi In “straight” — “extended” — "borrowed” ? Musical effi- to her many this patriotic month, especially, What College, 60 East Van Buren Street. Is it just for the momentary enjoy- laurels companies, oilier than the Estey Piano Accordion Trumpet Tenor ciency, in order to accomplish we CONSERVATORY Organ Chicago, Illinois; Shenandoah College, Re- Violin Saxophone Trombone Banjo the a K can all rejoice that the “Land of OF Corporation, make two manual and Mandolin Ukulele, or any ment of the pupils, or is it the long in m 1937 pianist MUSIC pedal liance, Virginia. Other Instrument most the least time. He must ’, ^inn the SHENANDOAH Wads E. Miller, Pres. reed organs? Please explain be aEain m/f Free” is now musically free. We the meaning of For parts of pipe and reed organs range . enjoyment they will carry with able a P impressi the following you Name to teach every individual °n wi can expressions pertaining to might communicate with the aTownShTown even hope prejudice * l '. Liu. UCgi LLO. Aval Organ Supply them for life? If it is the latter, Hall recitalf in that bias, pianos: “single note sostenuto action ” you (Continued New York reasonable. In the heart Company, 540 East Second Street, Erie. Street on Page 137) and of the Shenandot "bass Penn- Dalies Frantz, injustice will some day vanish Valley, Dayton, Virginia. pedal” "agraffes.” What arc the names sylvania; or W. H. Reisner Manufacturing pianist winner and addresses schools 124 from the entire of that teach pipe and Company, Hagerstown, Maryland. City... musical world. . SUte FEBRUARY, 1942 ETUDE THE 125 — —
season the orchestra Beat Time? nities Last Why Not DESERVES A PLACE thirteen weekly IT luri played a series of They Fiddle for Mutual network from Page 97) concerts over the (Continued, Violin uestions IN EVERY MUSICAL HOME of a con To assure the orchestra from Page 78) Lemay ( Continued of material, tinuous source the very persistence of the error only a junior symphony, has established proves that it is the change of bow orchestra in the rehearses the find out if best symphony a week he ROBERT BRAINE people showed up was to and once that induces it, and makes it all the Lf don't want imported many of whom play the violin as well as country. We ’teen-age musicians, to adopt some A Definite he could big more imperative me- masters. We don’t want heeded his and Practical System could bake bread. concert half dozen years ago correcting he be a chanical -means of this budgets to pay for music. It will studying the which ALL Piano Students No question will be answeredin THE ETUDE unless accompanied by the full name ‘'The only reason,” insisted Man- plea that they start mistakes. what and similar and Teachers Should Investigate initials, or pseudonym given, will be published. thousand much more fun to build out of viola and English ana address of the inquirer. Only ager Abe Miller, ‘‘that four bassoon, oboe, To teachers who hesitate to use the already have here.” is a course m — we . of them showed up was because we horn. Every rehearsal Vol. 1 For Beginners . in device of beating time in order to These words he preached week of the senior or- let them in free.” music. Members in Vol. 2“—For Students with towns. There are very few real experts in the for the establish perfect rhythm children 5 A Quotation from Shakespeare held classes the Fair Knowledge . . 1.00 and week out. He to sit alongside entire United States. 2.—With regard to chestra attend T. quotation to which you refer is the schools the grounds that they may not R.—The offered for sale Hunger for Music amateurs. He went into them in their on Vol. 3—Advanced Students *1.00 and prices, I find Nicola Amatis A youngsters to help from one of the plays from Shakespeare, American dealers at senior high able to stop beating, this rule is • in catalogs of leading wrong. and invited junior and town was proud of the be is as follows: But Manager Miller was work. The pupil from $6,000 to $9,000. school students to take up the bas- Saturday suggested: Teach the to beat SHEFTE PIANO IMPROVISING Duluth did want music. It wanted it youngsters on a recent “The man that hath no music in himself. and the combination, but as soon as he 51.00 soon, the oboe, French horn sixty-eight of each Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds. A Famous Violin Copied whether it was free or not. Members afternoon when the promised play it without Is treasons stratagems and spoils: harp. For their efforts he premiere can do so, have him Piano teachers fit for , orchestra went to Minneapolis turned in a rousing S. P. I. X do not know, personally, the ELECTRONOME of the them are as night. — of should write us The motions of his spirit dull OH. them an eventual opportunity beating. This is really only tanta- is making a copy of the (Trade Mark Re*. U.S. Rat. Paul Lemay, principal then broadcast their for special adver- And his affections dark as Erebus. violin maker, who and called on concert, and the art orchestra. piano student ' ‘•Messiah” Stradivarius for you. but or- playing in the chain of mount to having a stop tising plan. Let no such man be trusted.” viola player of the Minneapolis music over a nationwide violin making in the United States has de- ELECTRIC METRONOME loud, or cease using his of to Conductor stations. counting out MUSIC rapidly in the past few years, that dependable, accu- chestra and assistant one hundred and thirty This is probably the most famous and fre- veloped so . . . not only the most On a Firmer Basis FORSTER PUBLISHER INC. hundreds now working at their Ormandy. They told him that orchestra of trades- metronome. quently quoted observation on music in all there are rate and convenient tempo recorder Eugene “Conducting an to fame. I once sold the city a design for will say, “Why not literature, and is one of the gems for which craft who are quite unknown serious musicians, but pretty good orchestra in Then he sometimes Perhaps you violinist, ever offered to they had a men and professional men Shakespeare is noted. heard August Wilhelmj, the great and finish a real to music which called for a community- count aloud instead of beating time?” MUSIC concert in which he played the entire in beauty of design Duluth and they wanted him come has its compensations,” Lemay says. LEARN "SWING" give a wide association for financing of re- there Quick course to players of all Instruments—make your Tiie Stradivarius Label program on the “Messiah” Strad. and X can addition to the modern music-room. and lead them in the first of a series broke the heel of her To which we reply that seems own arrangements of “hot*' breaks, choruKos, obbligatos, “Our soloist embellishments, figurations, blue notes, whole tones, etc. M. N. J.—I have never seen a Stradivarius cheerfully testify that it is the greatest hearsals and concerts. about the peculiar "THE METRONOME THAT OPERATES ElECTRICAllT" of concerts. shoe one night and there was shoe- to be something MODERN DANCE ARRANCINC violin with a veneer label. He invariably violin I have ever heard. professional men, trios, quartettes ami ensembles -special choruses spring or wind- Lemay agreed, but his first meet- Businessmen, position of the violin player—perhaps Duets, used paper labels. Your violin is probably Perfect timing without maker Angvik, our bass player, ready —modulating to other keys—suspensions—anticipations imitation. sure, sw itch, anil housewives all met the appeal. A color effects— swingy backgrounds an To make you could show A Supposed Amati ing. Simply plug in, Hip the ing with the fledgling orchestra must Heifetz was nearly it is the proximity of the instrument —organ points— to fix it. When Write today. it to an expert. It is impossible to judge rare with Symphony Association was formed, it begins beating out the tempo have been a disappointment. The as- a gas heater in his to his ear and mouth—that makes ELMER B. FUCHS old violins from written descriptions. A. H. N.—You could send your violin, a asphyxiated by Lewis Avenue Brooklyn, N. Y. supreme accuracy from 40 to 208 beats failed inform the first drive for funds was held, 370 supposed Amati. to Lyon and Healy. violin sistant manager had to dressing room, he had a doctor. No counting aloud impracticable. I have per minute. Change tempo at will right counted Preparing for a Career dealers. Wabash Avenue at Jackson Blvd., the manager to inform the janitor of and when the committee up one ever stays away from a rehearsal found, in trying to get pupils to count H. G. P.—The question which reaches my Chicago, and they could tell you if it is while it’s running and with one hand. the returns, Duluthians had contrib- the Shrine temple that a rehearsal desk the most frequently is: “How can I fit genuine. Written descriptions will not do, No matter what your instrument, your because of a toothache. Dr. Will Ben- aloud that they will generally count MUSIC ENGRAVING had been scheduled, and when Le- uted five thousand dollars. For their myself for a position as violinist in a sym- they will have to see the violin itself. Experts practice will be doubly valuable, and is always on the job.” precisely the same mistakes into the Piano, Band. Orchestra and Octavo work. We tickets, son phony orchestra?” In reply, I should say usually charge from five dollars up for an doubly effective walked into the hall, he found money, the subscribers got no your performance may “But who,” asked dentist Benson, music that they play into it. As specialize in book work: also engraved titles. that the best way would be to seek the ad- opinion. You would have to pay express chance at the choice seats. when ELECTRONOME Electric Metro- his foster musicians fiddling away not even a Send your mss. for estimate. vice of a first rate violinist. Pay him for charges both ways, insurance, and so forth. “is there to take care of me? After stated at the beginning, the feet sets the tempo. do you do it?” managers of his time, and get him to give you a thor- You could easily afford to do this, if your nome still practicing in overcoats and hats. “How A. C. NULSEN I got through drumming out Ravel’s mark time always, as we walk or run OTTO ough work-out as to your talent, your spe- violin proved genuine, but, I am sorry to GUARANTEED FOR S YEARS job took a dozen community symphony or- P. O. Box 774 It was a healthy Lemay cial skill as a violinist, whether you have say. there is hardly more than one chance Bolero I had to put up my ‘Doctor about our business, and are there- 124 Government Place Cincinnati, Ohio *12.50 on when he told the Duluthians that chestras have asked Duluth. “How sufficient funds to carry you through to get in five thousand that your violin is a real PRICE Onf’ oinrn fnr tnr/N mVinla Hotre perfect, natural metronomes. fore the preliminary musical education fit thousands imitation See it at your local music store. Six-day he would lead their orchestra. Morn- do you get people to subscribe to an to Amati. There are of You as a symphony violinist, and whether Amatis scattered all over the world. FREE trial at our risk. Send for details orchestra fund without giving them of money-back offer. ings, he rehearsed with the Min- you love music sufficiently to make it your tickets in return?” ’laiilllUJfVil.'lr life work. An hour’s chat with a good, ex- neapolis Orchestra. At noon he took Preparing for Orchestra Work FRED.GRETSCH mfc.co. perienced symphony violinist will often L. T. C.—No question reaches this depart- caught the 1:20 “It is simple,” answers Lemay. “Sell Pianists Send for free booklet show- a hurried lunch and — light 'k Makers ot Musical Instruments Since 111] * ing how you may greatly Improve your throw a new on what you wish to pre- -ment more frequently than that pertaining it to them as a business proposition. for Duluth, a local that paused at technic, accuracy, memorizing, sight- pare yourself for, and the best way to go to the best way to prepare for symphony or- 60 BROADWAY, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK reading and playing thru mental- Tell them of the publicity it will give A Practical Success in about it. • work. It seems that there is a very every rural railroad shed on its five- muscular co-ordination. Quick results. Practice effort chestra If you have had success in your prelimi- hour journey through Minnesota’s the city. Show them how the concerts minimized. Used by famous pianists, teachers and large number of young violinists who have students. No obligation. nary studies as a violinist, and feel that set their hearts on playing in symphony will bring hundreds of visitors to the California farming country. On the way up, he Class Piano Teaching Broadwell Studios, Dept. 62-B Covina, only a career as a symphony violinist will orchestras. They have heard that the salaries studied the music to be rehearsed city. Then sell your programs like a satisfy your ambition, it would be well to of the players are large, and the work steady. enter a good musical conservatory in one of department store sells its merchan- There are symphony orchestras in the United that night. From six to eight, he held ( Continued from Page 94) our large American cities, especially one States which have been in existence for fifty dise. Glamorize your product. Dare r a class for viola players. At eight he SPECIAL NOTICES which has a well established student's or- years, with comparatively few changes in their *>dA. entered the rehearsal hall and the businessman to attend a concert. chestra, and which has an able director. personnel. r each advanced group; twelve in each And, while it at- After six months study under such a direc- A few suggestions on the best way to prepare started the evening’s work. Three Once he comes, you’ll find he returns is realized that to and tor, he will be able to advise you as to your for this work will no doubt of interest beginners’ class. tempt to teach under such a handi- be hours of rehearsing, and he was back again and again. Our Duluth busi- chances. to our young violinists. First, the player Perhaps the first question that oc- cap on the milk train, staying up half nessmen no longer are frightened by must be considered poor class must embark on a course by which he will Ri curs to one concerning these ANNOUNCEMENTS Amount of Finger Pressure become a good violinist. The technical de- the night reading scores which he an announcement that Heifetz will classes procedure, the fact remains that the J. A. 1.—Any good violin teacher can teach mands on symphony violinists are very ex- play a Beethoven concerto or Flag- is whether or not a student accom- students have completed more work would have to conduct for Ormandy you how to tune your violin correctly. This acting at the present day. The future orches- J> plishes much during in the morning. Life hadn’t been so stad will sing a program of arias such a short in this manner than they would have, SPECIAL NOTICES is of the greatest importance to the student. tra violinist should commence his education T/o N space of private instruction. No one can hope to get good results playing at from six to ten years of age. and keep exciting for him since the days he from ‘Der Ring des Nibelungen’.” had they taken a half hour private slides of the FOR SALE: 63 colored on a violin that is tuned Incorrectly. 2.—As steadily at it for eight or ten years. Second, The average Rackham illustrations of Richard Wag- SOLD EVERYWHERE flew over the western front as a The plan of making its orchestra a student learns from lesson each week. A student teacher to the amount of pressure of the fingers on he should have an excellent teacher a real ner’s Ring of the Niebling;, projecting- ma- — three to six master of his member of the Royal Air Corps. neighborly affair has worked. To-day selections during the six- caring for the class while the individ- chine, table and curtain. Excellent for the finger-board, you will have to judge this profession, one who has had Music .Schools. or Pettin- by the tone you produce. Your teacher can much experience in symphony playing. Third. Lemay left the Minneapolis Or- a tenth of the population subscribes week semester, depending of course ual Write see Alice instruction is being given in a gill, 4431 S. Broadway, St. Louis, Mo. advise you whether you are using the proper It will be a great help if the student can chestra, in 1934, to take in to the orchestra’s maintenance fund, on the grade and length of material pressure by listening to your tone. The pursue his studies with a private teacher: over side room is perhaps the most logical FOR SALE— GENUINE STABLER Etude or with that he prepares. is does not recommend certain teachers to the in a school of music that has an excellent AUGUST GEMUNDER & SONS Duluth. He already had sold the idea subscriptions ranging from fifty He taught how to remedy for this problem. CLARINET in perfect condition. Over 200 years old. Box W.W., UDE. exclusion of others, but any good music store student's orchestra. I have known of stud- 53 W. 56th St., New York of a symphony orchestra cents to one dollar. conserve his time by % ET to Dulu- Housewives ring concentrating The private teachers with whom I can advise you of a competent teacher in ents, who after several years of study in such ? ~~IT.tLIAA VIOLIN, Wurlitzer guar- ’ thians, not only to the ladies of the door bells. Businessmen tour the in- on the correction of 1630, Brooklyn, where you reside, or in New York orchestras, were taken right into the ranks Old & New VIOLINS his immediate have spoken have approved the idea antee and overhaul. Solo or orchestra. City. A good teacher can help you work out of professional symphony orchestras. “Cemonder Art Violin*” afternoon musicale, and to the music dustrial areas. When the annual or- problems and is not permitted Half value. Write, “Cremona,” % The to both from a professional as well as a Etude. problems of this kind. Trying to solve them The study of passages from the symphonic Accessories— Expert Repairing teachers, but to the businessmen of chestra drive is on, community practice on the teacher’s ) Est. 1846 Send for Catalog E. time. He is pedagogical standpoint. Students yourself is like groping in the dark. repertoire is also of great benefit. There is a the city. had spoken groups vie for the honor of shown book called. “The Modern Concert-Master," America 8 Famous Violin He before the topping not only how much work to have House accepted the procedure as is ANNOUNCEMENTS Violins by Amali described thus: “A complete course of Pro- Rotarians and the Kiwanians, before their quotas. attempt at once but also the fallacy evidenced by the increase in enroll- I. T.—There were several members of the gressive Orchestral Studies for Advanced church societies and community The orchestra, of LEARN now with eighty- attempting pieces beyond his abil- piano TUNING — Simplified, famous Amatl family, violin makers at Cre- Violinists. A representative collection of dif- ment from twenty-two to fifty in authentic instruction, 4.00 Literature clubs. He had conducted concerts on eight members, operates on a budget ity. He is 1 — mona, Italy. You yourself cannot possibly ficult, prominent and characteristic violin • New and old violins, taught how to apply - free. Prof. Ross. 456 Beecher St., Elmira, the three years, with re-register tell whether your violin with the Amati label passages, selected I violas and accessories at a a cooperative basis to of thirty students N. Y. from the symphonic and show Dulu- thousand dollars a season, second part of » the lesson to his is genuine. It is doubtful whether there is operatic works of the most celebrated surprisingly low price. piano ing each semester. This is indeed a classic, " _ thians what could be done in a mid- -of which amount half is selection. COMPOSITIONS CORRECTED and pre- more than one chance out of several romantic ['ll ^ Expert repairing: oar specialty. raised In short, he is thousand and modern composers of the world. caught be- very pared for publication. E. J.& J.VIR2I CO RP.. 503 Fifth Ave.. WewYo-k healthy sign. Arrangements made that it is. There are thousands of imitations Intended as a thorough and practical western city where amateur and pro- through subscription and the rest by fore his mistakes become trotn melodies. Original music composed aid for habits and So far we have approach to your words. of Amatis, ail duly ticketed with the Amati all prospective members of symphony, or fessional could meet on a common box office receipts. tutored in not had to Send work for free criti- how to study. cism. Harry Wooler, B. Music, 14846 label. You could send your violin to an concert orchestras." There are three books. the problem of is musical ground. He had an idea. It Each season it plays six evening Perhaps the student who » ashburn Aye,, D etroit, Mich. expert, such as Lyon and Healy, violin dealers, Book I, “The Classic Era (Bach to Schubert)," the greatest objection to familiar pro- Wabash Avenue at Jackson Blvd.. Chicago, Book II, "The Romantic Era PIANO TUNING ALLIED was to build from within. And he concerts with noted soloists as this with all of the class PLAY PIANO like (Weber to Ber- TAUGHT guests, plan lies in the JAZZ dance and Illinois, for teacher’s diffi- radio a reliable opinion. They could lioz), Book IH, “The Modern Era to pianists and cedure and still register. players. Quick mail course. Informa- (Brahms to other musicians sold that idea as a salesman would two programs for school children, a culty in wishes to tion not tell from a written description keeping free. ; you would Richard Strauss).’’ the class attention The Erskine Studio, Dept. B, 2228 HOME-STUDY COURSES ARRANCED go out and sell his wares. trio of “Pop” concerts; and, in addi- most advanced pupil enrolled Rosedale Ave., Oakland, Calif. have to send the violin itself, and guarantee I would strongly advise every prospective centered on the board IT'ri/e for information work while a thus express charges both ways, also insurance symphony orchestra player “We don’t want the biggest and tion, makes a tour of nearby far has not been past the fourth SLIGHTLY USED CLASSICS — Folios, to make an ex- Dr. William Braid White. Principal commu- lesson is being given Classical charges. Experts usually charge from five to haustive study at the piano. grade Records. I.ist 10 nothing need for watching the baton or ob- working at Bach and year serving suitable gestures. EUROPEAN COMPOSERS unheard-of in my girl- CONTEMPORARY PIANO SOLOS CONTEMPORARY else. That was own vocal lessons progressed possible study “My yet it is the best hood— as far as the coaching of seven full PIANO—FOUR HANDS Adventures in Music provided for the for- KALEIDOSCOPE EDITION FOR that could be operatic roles, of the lyric soprano impressionable years. The mative, repertoire, among them Marguerite, Page 79) sanity and the beau- ( Continued from serenity, the Juliette, Chimene. I am proud to re- Transcribed for Piano Four Hands from orderliness that emanate at tiful port that I was very good my les- PROKO.FIEFF Intermezzo (From "Sinfonetta") (Op. 48) $ .60 not only for Bach are valuable but I never mustered up suffi- by Felix Guenther personal to everyone sons, .50 “The greatest value of music, nently real and for the PROKOFIEFF Scherzo (From "Love of Three Oranges") further music study, but courage to sing in public! Apart brings who hears them. And that, precisely, cient though, is the richness it envisagement of life. My PROKOFIEFF Danse Populaire (From "Romeo and J ul et .60 the special, personal whole from the sheer pleasure of singing, ordinary, everyday living. When- imparts to them 1 to frankly a bit staggered Larghetto (From "Symphonie Classique' .60 daughter was great benefit from PROKOFIEFF ) value that is so vital to spiritual re- I derived my vocal ever I hear people complain of was assigned a full MARCH (from “Peter and the Wolf") S. Prokofieff of when first she studies. I learned to breathe cor- LIAPOUNOW, S. Lesghinka (Op. II, No. 14) .75 TRIUMPHAL restlessness or a lack of something freshment. One needs a knowledge now that it Albeniz . . year of Bach study; but support breath, to '• hobby; English words and forms and struc- rectly, to husband MEDTNER, N. Fairy Tale (In E Minor) (Op. 14, No. 2) .75 SEVILLA to do, I recommend the music back to Bach behind her, she goes . appreciate Shakespeare; but is its emission through long phrases, to C - Debussy. not because it happens to be my own tures to beginning "March of the Knights" REVERIE of her own accord before Beethoven can ‘place’ my voice, to focus tone. That, . . . hobby, but because, in its very na- anyone who listens to RUSSIAN SAILORS R- Gliere at her present studies. They RACHMANINOFF, S. Italian Polka .50 DANCE OF THE to bring draw spiritual refreshment—without work of course, is invaluable in my stage ture, it seems best calculated . . which field E - Lecuona center about the opera, in Scherzo (From "Fifth Symphony") .75 GITANERIAS to many knowing anything more definite than work. I am able to manage the SCHOSTAKOVICH release and refreshment I hope she hopes to make her career. (from "Love of 3 Oranges”) S. Prokofieff. varied temperaments. Music, after that he loves to listen ! However, one longest ‘speeches’ without difficulty. SCHOSTAKOVICH Allegro (From "First Symphony”) .60 MARCHE does, although the opera is not careful not to assign thoughts she study is also excellent for I. Stravinsky. all, is so indefinite as to permit its must be Vocal em- SCHOSTAKOVICH Polka (From "The Bolt") .50 DANSE RUSSE (from "Petrouchka”) form of music. The Beethoven that cannot be proven my favorite phasizing enunciation values. I being molded to every definite need. to coun- MILITAR (Military March) E. Granados. very elements which make it ‘glam- SMETANA, B. Furiant (From "The Bartered Bride").... .50 MARCHA Does that sound contradictory? Ac- to have been his own. Nothing is more sel all young actors to spend some of away O. Respighi . self- orous’ seem to draw attention NOTTURNO (Nocturne) tually, it is not. Music does not deal annoying than to find some their study years in the mastery of from its purely musical values. Per- with facts and statements; it mirrors appointed critic of values laying vocal art. haps I feel this because, as a dra- emotions, and mirrors them more down the law as to what Beethoven “But I do not like to think of music know? matic actress, I find the dramatic CORPORATION * New York clearly than does any other art. The really ‘meant.’ How can we solely in terms of the practical ad- RCA Bldg. * EDWARD B. MARKS MOSIC values in opera somewhat limited. words that build a book or a play Certainly, there are a large number vantages it can provide in approach- I know the reason for this, of course; may be found in any dictionary, with of works whose very titles indicate ing other branches of artistic ac- singing actor must think who have come to us. Some have been all. sub- the intention of the composer. But, I know the the same meaning for The tivity. Its chief value lies solely in The Fascinating Art of Orient Yourself projection, of atti- Why They Succeeded in such obvious ill-health, or states is for the most part, music concerns first of his vocal ject of a picture or a statue itself—in the glimpse of truth and will not of mental depression, that success llicltefien presented forms and objects that itself with that peculiarly personal tudes and gestures which them when they are graduated? Stolz Repudiates "....THANKS TO musicians Once More—the Saxophone Music: A Life Ideal “There are not enough of our people. to satisfy the demands sym- Hitlerism CURTIS 95) CENTURY!" the opera, theaters, and the ( Continued from Page In War-Turn Russia Besides phony orchestras, there are twenty- OF MUSIC six children Mr. Robert Stolz, famous Aryan INSTITUTE Eiffel Tower five drama theaters, to further a good cause; Donizetti large field where the 92) puppet theaters, operatic composer of Vienna who has band, in the ( Continued from Page theaters, and five was forced to yield, and all of Sax’s now stands. The first and resented Hitlerism and has made Eighteenth School Year eighty cinemas, many hotels his instruments were removed from the old-fashioned style of instrumenta- with an ensemble rang- home in America, requests us to pub- entered by the army. The “Is the composer allowed to write world by its vigor and audacity— cafes, each score. Bizet had much the same ex- tion, was band to ensembles lish the following notice from The Sax’s assem- what he wishes?” world that raised its eyebrows when ing from a jazz EFREM ZIMBALIST perience, and the saxophone part in second band was one of sub- we get requests for Performing Right Society Limited of large number of saxo- "Of course. The number of sym- Shostakovich found himself a of sixty. Then Director his “L’Arlesienne” was usually played bly, and had a from other cities. London: saxotrombas, phonies, sonatas, concert!, and cham- ject for official criticism. scores of musicians by a clarinet. But Bizet did not phones, saxhorns, and score of winners of the Inter- oboes, and bassoons. ber works testifies to that. However, He was proof reading the Many prize TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: change the score, and it stands to- but no clarinets, his “Sixth Symphony” as I entered, national Piano and Violin Contests judges were Auber, Halevy, the Soviet composers feel that their This is to certify that MR. Major courses in day as one of the important and The Odessa ROBERT but put it aside. I told him of the from the Moscow and Spontini, Adam, Berlioz, and Onslow. most valuable service to our country came STOLZ, the well known composer Voice, beautiful saxophone' solos, the prime had Oborin and S. of Composition, is to express the achievements and high regard American musicians Conservatories. Leo part in the history of this An audience of twenty-five thousand musical plays, songs and other musi- Organ, Harp, saxophone for his work, especially his “Fifth Fliere, first and second prize winners Piano, the field in front of the tri- aspirations of our people. We consider cal works, was for many years a instrument as a member of the sym- crowded ourselves the people, shar- Symphony.” When asked about the in piano, and David Oistrach and Violin, Viola, Violoncello, as part of member of the Austrian Performing phony orchestra. bune. criticism he received, he smiled and Goldstein, first and second begin, ing their problems and hopes, and Busya Right Society—Staatlich genehmigte Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, The army band was all set to help providing inspira- replied, “I’m still being criticized, and prize winners in violin are typical arrived. At last can them by Gesellschaft der Autoren, Komponi- Clarinet, Bassoon, A Struggle Against Conservatism but Sax had not yet tion for the building of a better life I hope I always will be. You see, dis- musical prodigies of this land. he came in a chaise loaded high with sten und Musikverleger (A.K.M.). Horn, Trumpet, It was a fight against conservatism all cussions and criticisms have been go- about the children who are for the people.” “What Following the incorporation instruments. Seven musicians had of Aus- Trombone, Tuba, —both that of the players and of the “How does the young composer, ing on for years. It centered around not good enough for professional ca- deserted him at the last moment, tria into the German Reich, A.K.M. instrument makers. The instrument just graduated from the conserva- me because I represented the leading reers?” Percussion breaking their word of honor and was dissolved and its interests taken manufacturers sensed in Sax a pupils chan ever tory, unknown, get along?” young composers. When it reached “Those children may enter the **...! now have more over by the German contracts through bribes made by Performing genius and a strong competitor, and habit does not leave- "The young composer, by his very its climax the papers, knowing of its musical study circle in the Pioneer competitors. Sax, in his deter- before. The depression Right Society—Staatlich genehmigte patents for a long Sax’s importance in relation to the future Catalogue on request they fought his even if there is more graduation, with its high require- Palaces. There is one in each ward way, had decided to play the people quickly. So, Gesellschaft zur Verwerlung musi- unsuccessfully. They did suc- mined ments, is considered full-fledged development of Soviet music, gave unions time, still spend it with care. a in the city, and many trade instruments himself, filling in where money about, folks kalischer Urheberrechte f STAGMA ). bankrupt, but his it it •#> ceed in driving him Century Edition artist. But being unknown, the Union the prominent place deserved. have one. Periodic examinations are began My teaching is based on Mr. Stolz refused to join STAGMA, money. Sax’s they were most needed. Thus takes him under its wing, commis- This criticism goes on in every phase friends lent him more result that folks have held to uncover undisclosed talents, one of the strangest duels of French at 15c a copy with the and as from first October 1938 (the lot not an easy one, for on top sions his compositions, and helps of Soviet work. Look here.” And he the all was that I am careful and many children are sent to Kindly address history. Both bands played a chord come to the conclusion spread effective date of the dissolution of of his troubles was the development bring him to the attention of the- out a copy of “Pravda” and conservatory from factory music cir- communications to money. This, I believe, is just one A.K.M.) in E-flat minor. The army band’s with their aters, read a front article became a member of the signs of cancer on his lip. Friends opera companies, and so on. page featuring cles. outstanding one is in of I am getting more and An Moscow was thin and short; Sax’s was ma- of the reasons why Performing Right Society, London, life, and suggested an Many times, he is called to one of the criticism of a leading scientist to-day, girl Admissions feared for his to Century. an Armenian who was Secretary of more pupils . . . Thanks for all countries icorld. jestic and sustained. Then followed the numerous growing cities where by another one, a controversy raging of the operation. Somehow a “wonder-doc- first noticed in the factory amateur The Curtis Institute of Music an Andante and other pieces. The for years in field At the time of the Anschluss, Mr. curing the disease his services are requested.” the of scientific music club. She sent to Locust Street tor” succeeded in was Moscow, 1720 army band received hearty applause, “Where does the Union get the agronomy, the results of which de- Stolz left Austria and for a time re- within three months. Some sort of and is now the prima donna in ‘Al- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the You can choose for jour pupils from funds for this cide the future sided in Paris. During his stay there, but when Sax’s band performed activity?” course of Soviet agri- mast,’ an opera presented as part of toughness in his nature carried him the world's great htusic if you make culture. it is within our knowledge that the public went wild with enthusiasm. Edition your regular choice "The State, for the year 1939, ap- “You see, this is a natural the Armenian Festival.” through. Stories come to us of Sax’s Century 'the numhen German Society Shortly afterwards his instruments . . . here are some of propriated twelve million rubles for phase of our work, and it also goes made a number of are interesting, and youth, which say ,f don't decree taken into the instru- which make teachers , I us. What did we do with this money? on in literature and painting.” attempts to persuade him to join their his strength in were by which substantiate see how you can do it for 13c.” Amateur Orchestras Everywhere Society, but mentation of the army bands. Well, we built this apartment house; “What effect has it had on you?” he always refused, ex- the face of adversity. During his boy- bought and conducted two vacation “My ‘Fifth Symphony’ answers I heard pressing himself as being unalterably excellent amateur musical hood, in his father’s house in Dinant, A Strange Antagonism resorts (“rest homes”) for our com- that. Here is the score of my ‘Sixth groups in every factory, opposed to the Nazi regime in con- trade union, Belgium, he suffered a series of ac- 1186 Moonlight Sonata . . . Beethoven posers and their families; Symphony,’ and I’ve trol of the German Reich. We have stated that a hundred man- already . Sibelius started Finlandia . we and collective farm. The Odessa cidents which would have been fatal 3236 . A handier, neater way to keep your aged our own children’s camp; we my greatest undertaking, a ‘Seventh Mr. Stolz’s music has many years have passed without the com- 3346 Scherzo, Opus 32 . . . Chopin Shipyard Workers’ Orchestra played for music. Sturdy Porta-Desk music to the ordinary person. When only Liszt assisted young graduates; we bought Symphony,’ dedicated to our the years been popular in this stand holds 350 to 500 sheets at plete recognition of the saxophone’s 2117 Liebestraum . . . Lenin. “Fifth Symphony,” of Beethoven! country; two years old he fell downstairs, hit- easy-reading angle. Folds flat for 1181 Polonaise Militaire . . . Chopin an automobile for the use The people are and, abilities. Here is instrument that of our my inspiration, and The instrumental and choral en- notwithstanding his Austrian storage. Used by leading orches- on a stone; later he fell an ting his head 3252 Reverie . . Debussy tras. Said by your local music store. members; we paid all medical serv- their work is inexhaustable. Tell sembles origin, his music has throughout is, quoting Berlioz again,” "... suit- my of the children of the Rail- the gives his side se- 3241 Tales From The Vienna Woods . . . Strauss Write for free folder No. 906 ; on a hot stove, burning ices for members and their friends in present novel decorative families; America that war full details and for fast for . . Schubert my music road Workers Union gave a concert been played in this coun- years of age, he mis- able passages as well as 1648 March Militaire . ideas. verely. At three and we still SELMER, . . . have some left! Could and the Soviet people are one.” (News in which all music was try, not merely in places of entertain- melodies of hymn-like character.” 681 Rustic Dance Howell played from Dept. 129 E Elkhart, Indiana took sulphate of zinc for milk, and you suggest 981 Star of Hope . . . Kennedy how we can spend the item PM carried a photograph of memory. The ment such as theatres, restaurants, Here is an instrument that can take Folk Choir of the Lenin gulped it down, almost meeting balance before our next appropria- Shostakovich 1175 Valse, Opus 64, No. I . . . Chopin dressed in the asbestos Collective Farm in the Ukraine etc., but also by the British Broad- the role of clown, that is capable of toured occasion, was . . . Strauss tion?” PLAY A DEAGAN MARIMBA death. On another he 514 Beautiful Blue Danube suit of a volunteer fire warden, as- the U.S.S.R. casting Corporation, hysterical laughter, that can whim- The most to much the 1310 Merry Widow Waltzes . . . Lehar In famous, of burned by exploding gunpowder. the middle of October, Moscow signed to protect the Easy to master . . . Leningrad course, same extent 361 Poet and Peasant Overture . . . Suppe is the Red Army Ensemble as it used to be per- Further accidental poisonings gave per and cry, that can imitate the was preparing for the always popular . . . decade . of Ar- Conservatory from Nazi incendiary which formed 1497 Fifth Waltz, Opus 88 . . Godard attracted so much attention before the war. him narrow escapes from death. A clicking of a typewriter or the dry menian . art and music, an annual bombs.) richly satisfying. 1015 Kamennoi Ostrow . . Rubenstein at the Paris Fair in 1938. H. L. Walter struck his head, twang of a banjo, and yet which can tile from the roof Prelude, I . . . ten day festival devoted to each re- At the Write 1028 No. Rachmaninoff Gnessin Conservatory, I As Gregory Schneerson Dept. E. sing the sweetest of melodies. The and I which lasted his life- 1096 Rustle of Spring, Opus 32, No. 3 . . . Sind ng public. Armenian composers, orches- learned leaving a scar how children are prepared walked home Mr. Stolz J. C. DEAGAN, INC., CHICAGO 1341 . . from the performance has been exceedingly playing near the river potentialities of the instrument are Sonata Pathetique . Beethoven tras, opera companies and ballet for a professional time. While musical career. of 1041 Valse Arabesque, 82 . . the All Union Trade Union active since he has been in America, manifold, and those potentialities Opus . Lack corps, took over the Bolshoy Opera Song one day, he fell into the whirlpool There are twenty-eight such schools 1179 Second Hungarian Rhapsody . . . Liszt and Dance Ensemble, an and in addition to one of the most will only be realized when serious, House, and two amateur above the miller’s gate and was saved 1043 Witches Dance, hundred fifty thou- in Moscow, each with an average en- gioup Rebuilt Band & Opus 17, No. 2 . . . MacDow?’ gathered from all successful scores for a Deanna Durbin artistic expression on the part of sand over the began to 1180 Fantasie Impromptu, . Neighbors . applications for tickets soon rollment of miraculously. Opus 66 . Chopin about four hundred. Chil- U.S.S.R., I said, picture, flooded the “Moscow seems to has produced his famous Orchestra Instruments petit Sax, le revenant” first-rate musicians becomes normal box office. As we were dren enter at be J3 call him, “Le the age of seven after a great cultural waltz, Nostalgia, having dinner at center.” He stopped and a very charm- HONESTLY REBUILT— FULLY GUARANTEED Sax, specter!”). But just and not unusual. the Hotel Metro- passing a test. Instruction “Little the is free for short, and exclaimed, ing suite for Please specify instrument you are In- Get a copy of the Century pole, I recognized “Why?” I then piano, “Echoes of a prices. did A hundred years ago there was not a youthful, sandy- about ninety per cent terested In and we will quote as continued adversities not of the chil- recounted my Journey,” Distributors King Band Instruments. haired man observations of composed of four numbers, Chestnut the eagerness to express individuality with a sensitive face, dren, and they may borrow the UIKTVMIliiy A A Dept. E-2. 1613 crush its inventor, the saxophone instru- musical activities Beneath wLIlflfinn Street, Philadelphia. Pa. CATALOGUE wearing and he replied, an Arabian Moon, Nor- VV. that find to-day. tortoise shell glasses. This ments, including “No survived the animosities of Sax’s we The instru- i \ pianos. They are not yet. at your dealer was Shostakovich, We have art in great wegian Peasant Wedding, Fountains ment’s range of two and one half or write us in from Leningrad given two lessons a quan- contemporaries, and to-day after a week: one private tity and quality. of Versailles, to hear the We don’t and Carnival in Vienna. asking for one . . . than Armenian operas, and instrumental have century of ill treatment it is begin- octaves seemed too much of a limi- more lesson, and one theory enough doctors, WM. S. HAYNES COMPANY concerts. After apartment The last number of the set, an in- tation, but this introducing myself, lesson in class. From the houses ning to receive the recognition which range was extended 3400 numbers are listed. age of fifteen schools, paved Flutes of Distinction he graciously cities, bathrooms, gratiating Viennese waltz, is pub- extended the invita- most of the to it merits. to three and one half and then to students receive a gov-’ meet the needs lished tion to visit him the following of our people. That in the music section of this STERLING SILVER—GOLD—PLATINUM four octaves; not by day ernment stipend of one hundred The difficulty of getting the new adding more odiscuss is culture.” It then struck issue of The Etude. many questions. fifty me that Catalog on request not less keys, we may note, but by the devel- to four hundred fifty rubles in my instruments into bands was A Dmitri Shostakovich, conception, culture was 2 0c in now only (thirty to ninety dollars) a di- 108 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Mass. than in the case of the orchestra. opment of proper embouphure, en- month vorced from * * » thirty-four years old, was the stormy life, apart from the abling the copy Graduates enter the Moscow Conser- everyday Sax had to get the public on his side player to master the nat- Canada petrel of Soviet routine—untouchable. music. His music, vatory for final But progress was to be made. Ac- ural overtones, or harmonics. training. Altogether to the Soviet Whatever the relations of music, if any This introduced into the United people, it is States over ten thousand students intimately it will cordingly, he succeeded in arranging enormous range, coupled with an are en- eCted Wlth hfe never cease to be the noblest by Leopold Stokowski, startled the and a11 its prob ~ CENTURY MUSIC PUB. CO. rolled. I asked, “Is there work for lems and purest of SWING PIANO! for a competition to be held between unheard-of flexibility of expression arts.’’—Richard Wag- Learn to play real Swing Piano. Send for free Home ner. 251 WEST 40th STREET. Study Folder. TEACHERS: write for business offer two bands. The contest was to take challenge's composers to neglect the NEW YORK CITY 130 CHRISTENSEN STUDIOS, 52 Kimball Hall. Chicago place on the Champs de Mars, a (Continued on Page 132) THE ETUDE FEBRUARY, 1942 131 ; ; — Dynamite in Songs Once More— the Saxophone The Piano Accordion Contimed ™ < ^ (Continued from Page 131) than cuted. Although a man of high ideals Bozza (Italy) Coates and Demuth to surrender Baltimore rather saxophone no longer. Slowly, but ; Advice on Various Problems Capitol. and fanatical zeal, his action was Bentzon (Den- it suffer the fate of the surely, it is being used more and (England) ; Tarp and have OF Palester Maryland Militia were ill conceived and amounted to in- THE SCHOOL more in the orchestra as a solo in- mark) ; Larsson (Sweden); Troops of the surrection. strument. (Poland), and Martin Eisenmann deserting in numbers. “We can’t fight A Put.. eiro His death, however, raised him to Perhaps the first appearance of (Switzerland). Chamber music has these fellows,” said the deserters. 1/Husic status of hero, even a ElVeia Collins been written for it with piano and have the men, money and the a martyred As Told to the saxophone in the orchestra was “They offers accredited courses in Piano, Voice, poor saint, and his policies came to be in Paris, in the year 1844, in the pro- other instruments by Swain of Eng- guns, while all we have is just Violin, Organ, Public School Music, North. duction of Kastner’s “Le Dernier land; Hijman of Holland; Knorr, farmers.” To buck up morale around accepted in the Appropriate Harmony, and Orchestral Instruments. shown sufficient talent to warrant in- were fitted to a Confers Degrees of B. M., A. B., and NE OF THE REASONS why we Roi de Juda.” Since that time it has Jacobi, Brehme, Bumcke of Ger- Baltimore, Mrs. Pickersgill of that words Southern re- vestment in one of the new models. THE PIANIST vival hymn, and the song swept the M. M. enjoy writing for this Depart- been requested by various composers. many; Hindemith of the United city, was commissioned to make a may be Ditlinguithed faculty including O ment is because it enables us The twelve bass instrument Jacob Eisenberg Vincent D’Indy in his “La Legende States; Osterc of Jugoslavia; Reiner flag forty by thirty-six feet, one of North. All through the war, the by to keep in touch with accordionists in traded in as part payment on a new de Saint-Christophe” calls for six of Czechoslovakia; Pierne of France, together, to fly Northern armies marched to this ARTHUR C. BECKER compositions the largest ever put else. Twenty-Three selected piano all the highways and by-ways of the one or sold direct to some one with saxophones, and in his “Fervaal” for and Paz of Argentina. We can in- Fort McHenry. Night after night song; just as the Southern armies SERGEI TARNOWSKY the WHOLE WORLD loves, together over letter comes the KURENKO country. Nothing can surpass the Another interesting annotated texts, denigned to bring to three. Strauss, in his “Sinfonia Do- clude sonatas, concertos, quintets, she sat with her daughter and nieces marched to Dixie. MME. MARIA pleasure we feel when we receive a from a young man who has become music lover mestica” scores for four. Composers and other works by such American rushing this flag to completion so Susan Denen first sang Dan Em- RICHARD CZERWONKY if he EDUCATION through Massenet, WALTER KNUPFER letter, thanking us for some bit of so discouraged that he wonders Thomas, Kastner, composers as Creston, Brant, Ganz, it would be ready before Baltimore mett’s Dixie in the South at the advice which has been helpful, or had not better forget all about accor- INSPIRATION RECREATION Villa Lobos, Walton, Copland, Proko- Haidon, McKaye, and others. The was attacked. She knew Colonel Vanities Theatre in New Orleans. SAMUEL A. LIEBERSON his attention fieff, Carpenter, Hindemith, Beck, asking us to solve some problem dion playing and turn “Quatuor de Paris” have played tran- Armistead would not surrender the The audience went wild. The song The Dept, of Drama offers a 3-year Course something else. This letter carries Puccini, Ravel, Honegger, Milhaud, scriptions of Haydn and Beethoven the hit which is proving a stumbling block. to IMPORTANT FEATURES city but would defend it, even though became of the year. But war Address Registrar for Bulletin Dallapiccola, Holbrook touch a certain pathos, for the accordionist of each composer. and many quartets as well as original composi- he faced court martial. But the Fort clouds were gathering between the A few of these recent letters Biographical sketch fine student others have called for one or more tions, and their performances were of DePAUL UNIVERSITY subjects which we believe will be of in question has been a or needed this huge flag to replace the North and the South. The song was Good sixed art pictures of composers saxophones in their orchestral works highest artistry. It Room 401, 64 E. Lake Street, Chicago, 111. and has already mastered an exten- musical scenes. is said that the old tattered banner—one that could soon forgotten for the time being. universal interest to accordionists. or operas. Solo literature for the in- Brown brothers achieved remarkable * concern- sive repertoire of accordion music. each com- be seen for miles. Late one night, in Some years later a convention was A teacher asks our advice Pertinent facts concerning ^ history, background, strument is as yet not very large, but results in tone quality and were ing girl pupil, ten years of age, who The discouragement comes from the position; its urging her helpers to work longer, held in Montgomery, Alabama, on a rhythm and melody. Practice helps; is growing steadily. D’lndy wrote a successful in combining saxophones fact that, during the rush to build technical problems analyzed and she said: “Girls, we’re not just sew- the question of Alabama seceding has a twelve bass accordion. The "Choral Varie” with orchestra, Flor- of different pitch. rapidly that technic and learn one new selection solved ing together another flag. We’re from the Union. A new song had child has advanced so ent Schmitt in the book. a “Legende,” and Claude The list of works for saxophone is the after another, he completely neglect- Exposition of terms used shaping a symbol, a symbol of all we been written for the the limited music, possible on Debussy a “Rhapsodie.” Confederacy, The Debussy by no means small any longer. Most her ed that all important subject of musical terms with self- hold dear. It’s big and broad, proud The Bonnie Blue Flag. The band small instrument, is retarding Glossary of solo has a rather remarkable history, of the pronouncing phonetic spelling. compositions require a range she is not large enough memorizing. Now he finds that it is and free, like this land of ours. It’s played it. Applause was scattered OBERLIN progress, yet and the story of its composition goes exceeding the traditional two and to do so, and he PHRASED for separation of notes into a promise that what we have feeble. nor strong enough to play a full-sized impossible for him back begun and Nobody cheered. In des- CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC logical units of musical thought. to the turn of the century when one-half octaves, but Henry Brant notes. You in this country will endure.” peration heavy instrument. is a slave to the printed a Mrs. H. Hall the band leader racked his A Division of Oberlin College was honorary Presi- has asked for four full octaves on FINGERED to facilitate the grouping of The flag finally believe that one of the modern see, he has built his mental musical was finished, and brain for a number that all branches We the notes for dent of the Boston Orchestra Club. saxophone in his concerto, would stir Thorough Instruction in which can *16 specialist teachers foundation, divisions as its folds spread to the breeze above the crowd. Then he of music ... eighty bass instruments would be home without a complete Rhythmic thought . . . She played of Dixie. . . . equipment concerts the saxophone for the be played by true artists on the in- excellent Logical units of thought by world-famous musicians and organ- small and now it is not balanced and tot- sake of the Fort, a mighty cheer went up Quickly he handed out the light enough in weight and Maintaining the melodic design her parts . recitals health, and was and izations . . weekly student naturally strument. The repertoire for this in- Expression with rhetorical emphasis ... for these reasons Oberlin attracts this little ters, as would any building where the eager to have from the defenders. “Let them come,” the band struck up. enough in dimensions for solo pieces to perform strument is constantly being en- The first note serious and talented Bludents. De- grees: School Mus. B.. A.B. support under one of the corners had at various functions. said Colonel Armistead as he saluted set off a spark. Mus.B., * girl. These instruments are now PEDALED larged, and horizons are unlimited. When the band swung with music major. Write for catalog. To enhance the beauty of musical Mrs. the flag and as his ears caught the into streamlined so that all unnecessary been omitted. effects created by finger action. Hall, therefore, commissioned The saxophone calls for the chorus, “Den I wish I was Frank H. Shaw, Director as great a Box 522 Oberlin, Ohio For separation of tones into com- Debussy, among others, dull boom of the field pieces at North in Dixie, Hooray, weight has been cut down, and yet to write some- study and as close an application as Hooray,” everybody Belated Memorizing ponent sound groups. Point. “We are tone com- For punctuation. thing for her instrument with or- any other ready.” was on his feet, shouting. The rebel the quality and volume of instrument. The saxophon- To assist in creating illusory effects. chestral accompaniment. On the morning of the very next yell pare favorably with larger models. He further states that he has al- Debussy at- ist who wants to master the instru- was born then and there. tended her performance of day, the fleet closed in on the Fort. Dixie The range of both the piano keyboard ready tried all the generally recom- D'Indy’s ment must train fingers, tongue, lips, became the battle hymn of Available through all mueic Morn*, or will “Choral Varie,” and his Every school boy knows the story and bass section makes it possible to mended systems of memorizing, about reaction was jaw muscles, lungs, and diaphragm a defiant South. Pickett ordered it he supplied direct upon receipt of price. very unfavorable. from then on; how Francis music as that used for which much has been written, but all Presumably he had fully in accordance with the require- Scott played at his famous charge at enwoo play the same Send for descriptive circular. not before heard the Key, a prisoner on one of instrument. The bass sec- have failed. In other words, that cer- saxophone ments of the instrument. But he must the ships Gettysburg. The song did for the a full-sized played by a really outstanding of the fleet, saw the OF MUSIC that all the prin- tain section of the brain which has 0. APPLETON-CENTURY COMPANY, INC. artist mentally go beyond these mechanical bombardment South what John Brown’s Body did CONSERVATORY tion is arranged so of the on the instrument. He did not like it, Fort and, with the Division of L widenwood College played, such as to do with memorizing has never been 35 West 32nd St. New York. N. Y. perfections in making the playing of break of for the North. cipal chords may be and “ day, that for Women. Thorough prepara- he thought it ridiculous to see “the flag was still there”; careers in music under seventh and used and naturally is so rusty that it the instrument a matter of musical Seldom has Paris, France, gone so tion for major, minor, dominant a lady in a pink frock playing how he hastily scrawled a distinguished faculty. B.M. into action. such beauty. He needs the ability his lines; wild with degree, certificate and diploma diminished. No row of buttons has cannot be brought A of inner joy as on June 25, 1917, JUST OUT! an how in piano, voice, violin, organ, ungainly instrument” he was not tone-imagination the whole town of Baltimore provided for the latter chord but problem of this kind should certainly to a colorful, vivid when General Pershing arrived with harp, other instruments, pub- been at all anxious that his and the nation were lic school music, theory, har- 1942 ACCORDION work should degree. Coupled with the soon singing the first a special combination of buttons open the eyes of many of our ac- convincing contingent of American mony, history and appreciat ion provide a similar spectacle. them. He never power that of music. Well-equipped stu- possible. cordion students who keep postpon- MUSIC CATALOGS characterizes the artists troops. People blocked the streets for makes this chord finished the "Rhapsodie,” but The Star-Spangled dios. beautiful buildings on many who perform on Banner worked St. Louis with ing attention memorizing. any of the accepted miles and women wept hysterically. 138 acres near to years later sent only a metamorphosis. its frequent concerts, operas, TREBLE CLEF a pencil sketch instruments It broke the spell Solving the Difficulty all must be a broad under- The band was playing other musical attractions. For Well, as long as the popular, to Mrs. Hall, which of dire and the Amer- BASS CLEF she could not standing, and respect despair and substituted for catalog and view book, write for the instru- ican doughboys singing We suggest that the teacher or par- recommended systems of memorizing SENT FOR 5c perform. From it a new song. Harry Morehouse Gage. Pres. this sketch, however, ment. The hope, the will to go on, to win. POSTAGE EACH performer needs high as- It It told Box 1242, St. Charles, Mo. the child consult with their have failed, we can only recommend DEPT. E. Roger Ducasse wrote was about America’s entry into ents of a score in ! like a 1919 pirations, a desire for truly shot in the arm to a pa- the O. PACANI beautiful war and it gave local music stores or write to various the following which may sound like & BRO. It was not until the year 1939 that tient rapidly sinking a pledge. The 289 BLEECKER expression, to avoid the tincture of into a coma. Americans and secure a penalty for past neglect. It or ST. the “Rhapsodie” were pledging themselves accordion manufacturers may NEW YORK. N. Y. was given a per- ludeness and clownishness which to see it through, OF illustrated catalogs with price lists may not bring results but certainly is formance in its original form— From Civil War to World “We won’t come TkETDAIT INSTITUTE that seems to have become the lot War of the back till it’s for comparative values. Even if it is worth trying when such a serious de- is, on the saxophone— over.” This was an all- UClKUlI MUSICAL ART ’ JReam to play the when the saxophone as an instrument. Among the factors that brought * The on out song. DR. FRANCIS L. YORK, Chairman to have a special instru- cision as giving up the accordion is - ACCORDION BY MAIL! writer played it with the the Civil The implication sent a necessary v Boston saxophone is a truly admirable War and solidified senti- in- wave of hope, DR. EDWARD B. MANVILLE, President made, we would recommend this hanging in the balance. suggest Symphony Orchestra. ment in the North a will to win through- ment We strument in the hands of a for slave abolition, Member of the Rational Association of Music Schools. cultured out the child lose sev- that this young all During the last decade not entire Allied forces and Founded 1897. All branches of Music and Dramatic Art. rather than have the man discontinue *PjOia- European the least | musician who approaches was the song School of Accredited e*s»eclaUy written two—tried its per- John stiuck fear Sacred Music. Faculty of 70 artists. practice and tested —Corrr snotidence composers of almost every into the enemy. Teachers' Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees. eral years of valuable time other forms of accordion practice and nation formance with the attitude Brown’s Body. In the General courses that Etuarantee results. as well 1850’s John Pershing H. B. MANVILLE. Business Write for FilKE information have contributed to the has said that Manager if she keeps the twelve bass instru- give his undivided attention and con- solo reper- as skill which will Brown was one of the Over There 52 Putnam. Detroit. Mich. PIETRO OFIRO ACCORDION HEAOQUJkRTIRS give it a place in most fiery ad- 46 Greenwich Ave.. New York City toire of the was one of the or injure her health if she centration to memorizing. There saxophonist. Concertos our contemporary herents to the potent factors in ment, are 1237 W. Girard Ave.. Phil*.. Pa. musical culture. policy of abolition. turning have been written by Taking the tide of the tries to play a heavy full-sized in- times when it pays to have a one Glazounoff Without that attitude, the saxophone the law into his own hands last war. (Russia); Dressel and Borck he Countless other strument. True enough, there are track mind. With the exception of a See THE SUPER A (Ger- must fight many more decades led the attack on the songs have in- many) Ibert for village of uenced BALDWIN-WALLACE ; and Vellones (France) recognition. Harpers Ferry, history in greater or less many children of this age who have short daily period of technical exer- Virginia, to free the ACME degree, but space CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC difficulty handling the large in- cises to keep up finger dexterity, Sole New York and slaves of the forbids. This much no we Philadelphia Agents neighborhood. But BEREA, OHIO (suburb of Cleveland) the Cai1 Said: PIETRO DEiRO ACCORDION expected uprising any historical docu- Affiliated struments, but we must remember think that all other accordion litera- C a °ne l trument of slaves did with a first class Liberal Arts College. HEADQUARTERS concordantly, and not mentwl Four and five year Faculty that a mouth-orga that does courses leading to degrees. there is a great variance in ture 46 Greenwich Ave., N.Y.C. HoLHow mav!, take place. After not include the roles of Artist that should be put aside, and that he many L^people can dof as much?”—Rev. some bloodshed Teachers. Send for catalogue or informa- Write for Free Catalog D. Morse-Boycott. P ayed by a tion to: John was captured, nation’s songs, is incom- physiques of children of this age. The go back to the very beginning and Acme Accordion Co., Inc. tried and ALBERT RIEMENSCHNEIDER. Dean, Berea, Ohio exe- 43 W. 16th ST.. N. Y. C. 132 little girl in question has already ( Continued on Page 137) (Bet. 5th £. 6th Aves.) FEBRUARY, 1942 THE ETUDE 133 ~ constriction consti- - MUSIC expansion and Master Records JUILL1ARD SCHOOL OF breath sup- m tute the foundation of Ernest Hutcheson, President is the foun- port, which, in its turn, Fretted Instruments Atne/uoaX dation of singing. As the diaphragm of Master Artists JUILLIARD SUMMER SCHOOL feel, not tense, but expands, it should The throat, however, George A. Wedge, Director firm and taut. the Great Masters Thought of the open and relaxed. (iContinued, from Page 86) What COLLEGE should always be MOST UNUSUAL July 7 lo August 1942 more than the 14, The throat is nothing Mandolin and Guitar instrument, or the channel, through Accredited music courses leading to diplomas, teacher's persuasive re-creations of IN VOICE. supported breath issues. familiar INSTRUCTION certificate, which the OFFERS PRIVATE and Bachelor of Science and Master of Science scores that he has recorded. 8 (jeorge d. ~J\ricl is in any way con- f AND degrees. Instrumental and vocal instruction for beginning If this channel ORGAN, ART, Beethoven: Sonata in F major, Op. VIOLIN, PIPE the full free flow of the 5, PIANO and advanced students, repertoire classes, methods and stricted, PURPOSE of this composed the song, Come Dearest No. 1; played by Pablo Casals T IS NOT THE COST is hindered, and (vio- WITHOUT ADDITIONAL materials, public school music, theory, composition, and vocalized breath present a detailed Mandolin, Come, and somewhat later SPEECH. loncello) and Mieczyslaw Horszow- discussion to musicology. tone becomes unnatural and harsh. these TUITION Department for high school students. I of the lives of some of the the song, Contentment, both of REGULAR ACADEMIC ski (piano) . Victor set M-843. account ABOVE Thus it is well to leave the natural accompaniment. Oc- Special one-week Unit giants in the history of with mandolin Courses in all branches of music as Only the most consummate artis- immortal color of the voice alone—except, saw the first perform- and music education. but to mention only their as- tober 29, 1787, special try can make this early sonata by music, I have already indicated, in his opera, “Don Giovanni,” Catalog on request sociation with the mandolin and the ance of An amazing oppqftwjtr/ phrases or passages where dramatic Beethoven something to which one of these instruments and in this opera Mozart wrote for Jatmosphere 8L 120 Claremont Avenue Room 122 York, would wish to return again guitar. Players and wholesome New N. Y. emphasis requires it. But there is a and the accompaniment to feel proud of the fact that the mandolin professional &>rpeaching can vast difference between adding color again on records. It is therefore for- should for serenade Deh Vieni. At Uhnsuan serv.ee ... many of the master composers showed the famous oppfrtjnity ior prep|r<|ion lor to well produced tones, and pushing tunate that two such gifted instru- so fine an ^ mandolin this performance the Italian man- mentalists as and sufficient interest in the BOSTON UN IV. COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA CONSERVATORY on the voice for the sake of a perma- Cabals Horszowski mandolin of music. guitar to devote time to their dolinist Kucharz played the Thorough nent effect! have recorded it. In this work and preparation for careers ll/| I I Q I OF MUSIC original music part under the great master’s direc- In music. B.Mus.. M Mus.Ed. and wwi W Beethoven, like so of study and to compose A.M. degrees, and diplomas. Voice, Plano, Organ, Chartered by the But no matter how many hints on many his eight- Violin, Cello, tion. Berlioz, in his treatise on in- Brass, Wind and Percussion lnstru- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for them. meats. Public School Music. vocal technic I may give, I must add eenth-century predecessors, exploit- Theory. History of deplores the fact “that Music. Musicology. Composition. Church Music. 216 South 20th Street Ludwig Van Beethoven needs no strumentation, Distinguished faculty, including many my firm conviction that vocal ed the keyboard instrument more Symphony Boston Maria Ezerman Drake not used more fre- Orchestra members. Cultural opportu- introduction to the musical public. the mandolin is nlties of Boston. Attractive dormitories. Catalog. Managing Director mastery is not enough! First comes advantageously than the violoncello. Alfred II. Meyer, orchestra, and Mozart Dean, 53 Blagdcn St., Boston, twenty and thirty quently in the Mass. Courses leading to Degrees music. The ambitious singer serves In view of this, it is the pianist who When between met Wenzel quite well knew what he was about himself best when he devotes a emerges here in the most impressive years of age, Beethoven A Revealing for ac- New Book in Two Parts of the first violinists when choosing the mandolin generous part of his study years to light; it is not that Casals does krumpholz, one I^Vparagon of rhythmic counting not lay of his Rl VERDRIVE SCHOOL OF MUSIC ARTS Opera in Vienna, who companying the amorous FOR ALL RHYTHMS & music. Singers should master the play with sympathetic and musical of the Court 84 Riverside Drive well known also as a hero.” PARAGON OF HARMONIZING piano, solfeggio, harmony. Such insight but rather that much of the had become New York City men Hector Berlioz, one of the most re- applied to studies are invaluable in material allotted mandolin virtuoso. The two FREDERICK G. KOEHLER, Director learning to his instrument I FOUR KINDS OF HARMONIZATIONS with each other, markable musicians the world has J Dormitories how to phrase, how to sing with or- does not give him the opportunities came in daily contact Send for explanatory circular keen admirer of the Students may enter at any time. chestra. acquaintance ripened into known, was a EFFA ELLIS PERFIELD Mere vocal proficiency has which the pianist has. The perform- and their „ For catalogue and information it was the only instru- 103 Fast 86th St. (Park Avc.) New York City address Secretary never sincere friendship. Ac- guitar, and Z yet built an artist. I am also ance is further proof of the intelli- a lasting and Krumpholz gave ment that accompanied him in all his very much in favor of studies which gence and technical resourcefulness cording to Ries, Diplomas, Certificates his early days in of Awards, Medals and train the body to grace Beethoven some lessons on the violin, travels. During Other and balance. of these two artists. SINGERS t/. ° Requisites for Awarding Pupils doubt that Paris, Berlioz was teaching the guitar Apprenticev [Pime In Sweden, we did and there is no reason to Theatre—Now Ciwttiiig principals & chorus Completing Courses in Music much with the Bach: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring * heavy O^ra. for * lima. I way, also music for the in- pollutions,iw Summer Theatre* i>re-1>rc Dalcroze accounted for and composed some Producers & Seoul* Invltcn. Eurhythmies, which (Chorale Prelude this association also Separate Screen Youngster*’ THEODORE PRESSER were from the Cantata No. f..-Fur term*,.*£££? Dept.) CO. it also in the score Apply Scc’y Suppc, 17BO O'way. N. found very took in the strument; he used Y. 1712-14 Chestnut^St. Phila, helpful. Dalcroze affords 147); and Brahms: the interest the master Pa. Lo, How A Rose E’er Cellini.” the student the this time Beethoven of his opera “Benvenuto easiest and pleas- Blooming, Op. 122; played mandolin. At by E. Power the guitar virtuoso, antest way, perhaps, of learning composed a Sonatine for mandolin After hearing Biggs (organ) . Victor disc 18292. Berlioz expressed Advertisements are pruned salesmen. music and rhythm together. and piano and again an Adagio for Zani de Ferranti, They frequently introduce vou The Bach chorale is among his to valuable opportunities. The the Journal des Debats advertiser likes lo know where vou The ultimate goal of the serious the same instruments. The original himself in siw his advertisement. Don’t most cherishable smaller works. Al- forget -“1 saw it in student, just heard Zani de THE ETUDE”. however, is not merely autographed copy of the Sonatine thus: “We have to though Biggs plays it well in this or- learn how Truly it is impossible to to sing, but how to project gan can be found in the British Museum Ferranti. version, we prefer the choral pro- music with emotional that of the Adagio is imagine the effects which he and intellec- recording with lovely in London, and tual the oboe solo instrument; un- conviction. The ability to in the royal library in Berlin. These duces on this noble do this (everyone should own the record No. rests upon the inborn Bee- his fingers the guitar dreams and personality of 4286, compositions show clearly that der the made by the Temple Choir of listening artist. Some people aware of the char- cries. One could pass nights How to Improve Vocal Practice naturally London with the incomparable Leon thoven was well have greater powers possibilities this artist, he rocks you and mag- of magnetism Goossens playing acteristics and artistic to ( than the oboe solo; It Continued from Page 82) others. But personality he had a netizes you.” The guitar used by Ber- value is a of the mandolin and that can be “phonographic classic”). The sure of the vocal increased and of the finger- lioz was made by Grobert of Mire- purity of the line attempt to improved, if Brahms excerpt thorough knowledge interfere with the natural not created. is of interest because into the posses- LLEGE of the The first the first came phrase, and to characterize and best means it board of the instrument and court and color of the voice. Contraltos of is from a group of organ pieces only in not in- improvement comes the violin maker, second place. In the part of frequently as the result mechanism of the plectrum. sion of Vuillaume, do this, forcing the tone of absolute seldom heard. The melody, upon with cFfrained and gifted facu a student\>oiy limited in number and Klytemnestra, in “Elektra,” security. The person Prague who lent it to Niccolo Paganini when for ex- in a downward direction who which Brahms In 1796, the master visited foreign lands, develops in order to is himself unsure has based this some- visited Paris. carefully selected from all s^tions America «nd| ample, I must sing the phrase, "Ich of his effects can- to Count this illustrious violinist establish what they believe what uncharacteristic and there was introduced offering the finest habe keine to be not hope to convince music, is of generously presented character with talent and Presses s; ritual values yhile gute Naechte” with a pure alto others. Com- Clam wife was an ama- Later Vuillaume quality. Nothing could be course, the famous one attributed to Gallas whose fear-haunted breathlessness direction and instrument to Berlioz, and now it intellectual and artistic trdLiing, that is more harmful! ? guidance are Praetorius. teur musician, being quite a skillful the If the voice is nvaluable Biggs plays here with fine the opposite of well in this respect. in the museum of the projected tone. naturally a contralto, A great feeling performer on the mandolin. This lady may be seen its color is in- stage director and the tonal coloring is well Fiist I think of the music alone like the late Conservatory of Music in and herent in it; if the David chosen. was a pupil of Kucharz, the Director National color is not there S College is located the sides, arid ton serratones in all sec- sing it freely, lightly, even Wa able t0 Work Bob Jones f cheerfully, and needs to be put miracles of Italian Opera in Prague and also Paris. there by forced withSith theth7 f Rachmaninoff: Prelude in minor, Op. Valley tions ofthM country. as though it were a song by Schubert. actors under his C immortal Franz Schubert was lonely Tennessee of pushing, the chances are guidance 23, No. a fine mandolinist. During this period, The Then,, that it is not through 5; and Prelude in B minor, Op. Jrancty courses offered when the tones are in good magic, but by excellent guitarist and during his the South and stands without\oo^wj A u/0c of not a pure contralto. At all showing 32, No. Beethoven wrote a number of pieces an order, I add events, them how to secure 10; played by Benno Moise- the characterization. In forcing effects, in a career, before he possessed a for the “old-time religion arW^th tpludjf- four- year college course and pushing are always rea- ivitch (piano) for mandolin and piano and dedi- early . other words, I ’ Victor disc 18295. do not sing Way ' constant - year high school course . . breathless detrimental. Besides N° matter how cated them to the Countess. Most of piano, the guitar was his absolute authority of the Bible fear, producing a dis- great These are genuinely I sing well supported, musical the actor beautiful per- singing his own agreeable sound, it tightens ," ™st these remained in manuscript. Bee- companion. When Jones College is accredited by the four-year secondary and elementary tones, to which the voice convey,mev hehVr formances of two of Rachmaninoff’s I add the characteri- and paves himself must always within the circle of his musical the way for loss of upper master be best thoven himself was the possessor of a songs Department o[ Education of the State teachers course . . . two-year ele- zation of Klytemnestra. By of it and of preludes. such range. It is impossible himself through this friends, Schubert invariably used the to maintain a reasoned Donizetti: Lucia mandolin, and a photograph of of Tennessee. Credits are accepted mentary teachers course one- means, I am sure of my tonal quality thinking. Thus, di Lammermoor—Act 3, free upper range at the the artffi instrument suspended by a ribbon on guitar to accompany himself, and —and tone quality same time mus educate 3 (complete) sung by leading graduate schools, unirer- year business and secretarial course. must always come that his intellectual ; by Jan Peerce composi- one pushes the voice down and (tenor), the wan near his last grand piano when we examine his vocal first! into emotional processes Arthur Kent (baritone), the throat—where quite as muchucn as easily detect the influ- it should never his voice! as with Chorus was published some years ago in tions we can be! and the Victor Sym- Other phony, Bonn, his native city. ence of the guitar upon his accom- Fundamentals conducted Pelle- For information The only by Wilfred for Flute, and catalogue write constriction that should tier. Victor Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the im- paniments. The “Quartet While it is permissible, even neces- set M-845. be felt in singing is in the Viola and ’Cello,” is perhaps DR. sary at times, diaphragm Jan Peerce, mortal genius, evidently became fa- Guitar, BOB JONES. JR., Acting President to add color to phrases and that the American tenor should never be a con- «*** who miliar while Schubert’s best contribution to guitar in singing, it is a serious mistake Jr recently joined the with the mandolin BOB JONES COLLEGE to striction of tenseness. Metropolitan Diaphragmatic Opera traveling Italy, when about literature; of this beautiful composi- —Clara Company, won in through Kathleen Rogers his laurels we have previously given a de- CLEVELAND. TENNESSEE 134 ( fourteen years of age. It was in 1780, tion Continued on Page 144) when living in Salzburg, that he ( Continued on Page 139) THE ETUDE FEBRUARY. 1942 133 —— — — h fault, however, lies with them and Advice on not with the material. If one pur- chases a correspondence course or Intimate Visit to the An Various Problems method and merely looks through it and picks out a few tunes which hap- AMERICAN of Iijnace Jan Paderewski continued from Page 133) pen to appeal to him, he certainly will Home (. CANTATAS never learn to play. The idea may be compared to a sick person who calls ;aster memorizing simple little single start ( Continued from Page 85) a physician, has the prescriptions CONSERVATORY ORATORIOS melodies without basses. This line given him filled drug store, memorizing machine at the will bring the measure and yet never takes the medicine. given over to relaxation for some, average, but his broad, flat back, his PAGEANTS action. Perhaps only one into Can the physician be blamed if the e/’MUSIC and for others, to rehearsing the sturdy legs, his firm, warm hand- memorized at a time but be- can be patient does not improve? . . selected from the evening's program. At nine o’clock, clasp, all seemed to express great , it will be easy to memorize 56th SEASON fore long Merely hitting the high spots of a CHICAGO twenty or thirty additional guests muscular strength and elasticity. (It DITSOIS CATALOG measure phrases, and then eight four method for self-instruction or a cor- o violin, organ and all other branches arrived for supper. There followed, is said that Sandow, “the modern Any of These Works May Be measures. Accredited courses in piano, vocal, respondence course is not enough. to for Examination and Dramatic Art leading after another hearty meal, fireworks Hercules,” told him that he had the Had following method is often help- Music The If results are to be obtained, the stu- in the grounds, and the village making of a professional athlete.) playing a new four measure ful; after dent must go about his learning DEGREE—BACHELOR OF MUSIC blacksmith, in a ringing tenor, sang His head, so well known to every- away from the music and phrase look systematically. A daily practice pe- DEGREE—MASTER OF MUSIC to us from beneath the trees the body through portraiture of all George B. Nevin .60 think the melody and sing it. THE CRUCIFIED try to riod should be adhered to and com- famous Ram des Vaches of the Swiss kinds, was set firm and high on a progress? Up or down? Under Authority State of Illinois Cantata for Soli, Chorus, and Organ How did it bined with a weekly review. Every cowherds. The full moon, the mighty long, full neck. The famous hair, Begins with “The Upper Room” and carries the Easter story through the steps of were the intervals between and What in a course should faculty of artist instructors, many of national trees, the silver lake, Gcthsemane, the Betrayal, the Judgment, Calvary, and the Resurrection. Besides the line of every page Unsurpassed Mont Blanc though not so abundant as in his or fifths, as the it calls seconds, thirds reputation. choir of mixed voices doing four numbers upon a chorus of women’s voices, notes, be studied. The author must have international what a picture to remember all one’s youth and already touched with utilizes a alto voice a chorus of men’s voices, and soprano and each for a solo, and a melody went along? Practice the in- baritone voice for two solos. Time. 25 minutes. known that the instruction was need- posi- life! gray, was still shot with tawny lights preparation for concert, radio, opera and teaching tervals in the diatonic and chromatic Thorough ed or space would not be devoted to school of opera, training in students and crowned nobly a truly noble THE RESURRECTION— Charles Fonteyn Manney .75 or whistle tions. Weekly recitals, lectures, And Then the Program scales until you can sing securing positions. figure. it. All instruction should be followed symphony orchestra, bureau for Cantata for Soli Choir and , Organ any interval. Then we came indoors, where gay When Paderewski spoke, his utter- to the smallest detail. The accordion An excellent Easter cantata, running about 25 minutes, with solos, a cappella quartet, believe that after a week or trio for women’s voices and thrilling We in con- tableaux from the operas and a ance was deliberate, and his words a choral Finale. The work is in three division* and music should be kept a and the text is entirely Biblical with the exception of a few appropriate hymns. two of concentrated study on simple SCHOOL little fifteen MASTER complimentary charade were per- thoughtfully chosen. His English, venient place, where odd SUMMER The Resurrection also is published in an arrangement for Two-Part Chorus of Treble plan of memo- formed by the guests. The measures the whole which otherwise climax of though acquired in maturity only, Voices. Price, 75c. minute intervals Sessions—May 14 to June 24, will unfold itself, and the Three Summer the program was the singing of was all but rizing be wasted, may be used to ad- perfect in construction might August 6 to September 16 THE RISEN KING— P. A. Schneoker .75 man will then be able to select June 25 to August 5 and Funiculi, Funicula to original words and idiom, though never free from a young vantage. Cantata finds best in French, for Alto Solof Choir and Organ the particular system he English and Polish, in foreign accent (Polish, I Home study students are inclined in Public School Music, School of Acting, suppose). Considerable Special Summer Courses praise variety is achieved in the musical content of this 25 minute cantata of suited to him for memorizing. It often Piano Course of Paderewski. Sembrich and His love and praise with an find excuses. Training < Robyn System), Oxford enunciation, too, was somewhat alto solo, trio of women, and choruses for men. The fact that to postpone practice and Children’s Musical only one soloist is required which I were the soloists, assisted by three will make it appeal to many choir director-. helps to write out measures blurred by a kind of lingual impedi- This should be avoided, and we sug- Music The Risen Kin? also is available in an arrangement solfeggio the National Association of Schools of or four instrumentalists, all of us in ment. fnr Three-Par! Chnrns of seem elusive. The study of accurate Member of 1 reble Voices. Price, 75c. gest a small ledger for an Neapolitan course, the study of garb. Then followed more His personal is a help, and, of all practice hours dur- President magnetism was alto- accounting of Send for free catalog. Address John R. Hattstaedt 9 champagne and THE NEW LIFE—James H. Rogers necessity for aid in more dancing for gether remarkable. Wherever he was, .75 harmony is a ing the week. Each successive week all, in the course of which Paderew- he Cantata for Soli, Choir memorizing. We are confident that if was the center of attention. When and Organ should show an improvement on the CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC ski danced with every lady and chat- (Orchestra Parts follows our advice AMERICAN he spoke everybody listened, and al- available) this young man record of the previous week. ted with every ,a,a lha ' differs from many in approaching the man. Long after ways J'f" narrative of the Resiir. to the beginning, he they were rewarded. Professor ,e r and goes back investment in a 571 Kimball Hall, Chicago, 111. P hs ° f # l,eC3'- and recommend the P » *<>•'»» toft it !>>• an epilogue which dwells upon We midnight, eight exuberant boom, fi ; that Poles William Milligan "Ver D ' al1 '- T, will such rapid progress Sloane of Prince- menu “ « i«.l in their require- make record playing machine and a library T'C '° r" S ' S ’,*11 3 Ca C 1 stamped out a tempestuous national " *'ed f,,r convenient yet strong performance. repertoire ton, who knew most of the intel- Bihiical"cvl. he will have his entire records of the best accordion dance. The of grand finale was some lectual lights of both Europe and memorized in a short time. by con- CHRIST IS RISEN— Eric H. Thiman artists. Much can be learned Polish pigeon-wings cut by Sem- America, considered Paderewski .75 the centrated listening to these xecords. advertisements. They are bulletins brich (a Pole, of course) Cantata for Soli, Seli-Study || p a yS reac| and patronize ETUDE and Pader- best educated man he had ever met. Choir and Organ On occasional — We further recommend f buying opportunities. Always remember "I saw it in THE ETUDE.” ewski himself, which came Da > in ">a composer f„ 0 to a Whatever he had seen or heard or -omewhm iheTar Uowed A lady has written to ask advice capable teach- ' with - arinn, sc, - and char- check-up lessons hilarious conclusion the aeto- There a!e ol„ 0 ,1'^ when prima read remained vivid «'» 'nice, siirriog and on call in an organ pTrtpart • ehoru.er aod to study without a tharthat isrJdequtlc Tsuperior to about attempting ers, and that a part of each summer donna slipped and fell on the waxed his memory. He seemed the average. Texts mainly front the Gospels. never to for- teacher. Although in general, we are be devoted to a short special floor, all but losing her FROM DEATH vacation wig. Pader- get a face or a name. I TO LIFE— J. C. Bartlett —Seventy-Fifth Year 1942 have heard .75 firm believers in personal instruction of the large 1867 — ewski helped his summer course at any laughing partner him discourse fluently Cantata and authori- for Soli, Choir and Organ under a capable teacher whenever it accordion schools in the vicinity. to her feet amid wild > applause. The tatively h d Th' on the ethnology of Central arrcction-and. therefore, suitable for has pr«L“nmC ^ara.e^„fc.Ta1." a is possible, the lady in question all these rules are carefully guests seemed to ‘""1 T,h. If of recognize this as Europe, social L well exempTified composer's “gif, of melody” and political condi- in Jhe meWimu ‘"l present text is choruses. The home responsibilities at feel sure that self-in- the right moment for made op of Biblical and observed, we departure tions in Russia, German philosophy, metrical den'em,""' MUSICAL COLLEGE which make it impossible for her to methods and correspond- CHICAGO even Polish merry-making must Any of These Cantatas struction Swinburne, Provencal poetry. Though May Be Had for Examination with come to an end keep a definite lesson schedule ence courses will bring results. some time—and so, quite free from pedantry, RUDOLPH GANZ, President he im- an accordion teacher. It is a case of after renewed compliments, hand- pressed one as being well-nigh Ash for DITSOIS shaking ar d EDITIOS of These either self-instruction or no instruc- kissing, the company, omniscient. His courtesy of the North Central Association of Colleges and was inces- ORATORIOS tion some training Member reluctant but happy, disappeared and STANDARD at all. She has had Musicians sant; his consideration for others, CHORAL W ORKS Making into the on the piano. Secondary Schools; Institutional member of the National Associ- moonlit night. Superior paper, priming, regardless of their social standing, binding at popular In July, prices What she really wants to know is ation of Schools of Music. 1907, Paderewski was in unfailing. Despite THE CREATION—Haydn in the Schools the fundamental 1 00 THE MESSIAH when his forty-seventh year, at the THE CRUCIFIXION— —Handel ].00 whether any one can advance very seriousness of his nature, he Stainer PASSION had an MUSIC— (St. the (i Page 124) apogee of his powers, physical, ELIJAH Mendelssohn Matthew! studying alone, and whether all Continued from A Professional school of music conferring accredited Bachelor and men- ever-ready and responsive -Bach sense of 1.50 tal and artistic. He could THE HOLY CITY—Caul things written in favor of self-in- Master of Music Degrees with major in Piano, Voice, Violin, 'Cello, not be said humor. He loved to SEVEN LAST hear and to tell THE WORDS—Dubois.. 1.00 in a large class all of the time. He to possess beauty in the LAST JUDCMENT Spohr. struction methods and correspond- Organ, Orchestral Instruments, Musicology, or usual sense a jolly story, . STABAT Composition. and would throw back MATER—Rossini 75 follow the ideal of the St. of the word, but his physical ence courses are facts, or merely ad- must appear- his head and laugh like a school ance was one boy literature. Olaf Choir and attain it. Until this of extraordinary im- when something CROSS vertisements to sell the Faculty of internationally and nationally famous artist teachers. tickled his fancy. AND CROWN— Grace Pierce true, we will not be a race pressiveness and charm, due Maynard This seems like a very logical ques- becomes I im- What a wonderful personality! agine, to the Pageant for Soli of true music lovers. We must know visibly perfect . and Choir tion. STUDENT AID AVAILABLE TO A NUMBER OF DESERVING coordi- I shall forever cherish Th STUDENTS. the memo- like it. Popular music is well nation of all his being. Tomb” »' Arimathe, duty to music to His height ries of Tp^h^^he'dralifaJd" before . We consider it part of our those two happy evenings oh s and a are in baritone solo. All h > mns and choir sc will be and weight were scarcely told there are Th*****" . known music. Classical music above opportunity for 1 5eleclions keep informed on all new accordion the 1907. using the - There are SECOND SEMESTER OPENS FEBRUARY 2. violin ad lib In T'f V designated, in another °* thf: anlliems a tenor popular when it is thoroughly known. a soprano THE ETUDE FEBRUARY, 1942 141 — — ,, — m-ebl« Trombone, Baritone Baritone silk cord also are cash price of 25 3rd and heavy provided recital program old. There are eleven principal parts vance of publication Piano-Conductor. different aspect on a Clef), Basses, Drums, instructions for use so that the and Copies will be delivered ordered THE COVER FOR THIS MONTH-The with with four solos, three duets, and a quar- cents postpaid. time, these may be nr for the classroom. For a limited for this month is an interesting child can actually bind the paper cover publication. publication cover copy of this clever little tet. A group of any size will find this on special advance of pages together, making A single at the portrait of Kerstin Thorborg in a title role and loose it his operetta easy to produce. Although the postpaid. The may be ordered now at the spe- price of 20 cents each, of Gluck’s Or/eo, in which she scored a or her very own book. A blank space for volume BOOK, for Choirs support dur- of publication cash price numerous choruses will be best taken ADAM GEIBEL ANTHEM piano-conductor score, for the Metropolitan child to write his or her own cial advance com- great success with the story of fairly large chorus, no diffi- Voices-The famous blind Director on the cents, postpaid. care by a Of Mixed ing practice and for the Opera Company. It will be noted that the version is an added feature. of 20 Geibel, long has cents, culty will be encountered with costuming poser, the late Adam podium, may be ordered now at 30 lyre used in her characterization of Or/eo This Sousa Booklet, the twentieth church in or scenery, as both may be made easily admired and respected by WALTZES, for been postpaid. is made true to the traditional lyre, the the Child’s Own Book Series, is ALBUM OF splendid now STRAUSS and inexpensively. musicians everywhere for the sounding box of which was made of a in advance of publication at current revival and popularity offered the Piano—The with a group of songs, hymns, and anthems which OFFEBS makes the Any one connected gospel ADVANCE OF PUBLICATION tortoise shell, the open side of which is special price of 10 cents, postpaid. Place familiar waltz melodies It is now of men who wish to present an evening’s he produced in his lifetime. of these pages, parchment, the supports for splendid volume espe- WITHDRAWN—Readers covered with your order now for a first-off-the-press publication of this present for the first have entertainment will find it well worth our privilege to during the past few months, the string cross-bar being the horns of copy of this attractive and useful book- cially timely, for here will thirteen who, while secure a single copy of In time in octavo-size book form of publication for an animal. some of the to subscribed in advance let. be found anthems which be Robot Land at the special advance of of this composer’s finest described in the notes, will This famous contralto was born in great favorites of all time. original works publication price of 40 cents cash, post- have heretofore appeared in the Publication Sweden, and after making her debut with pleased to learn that the CHAPEL MUSINGS—An Album of Sacred Johann Strauss’ irresist- individual publica- paid. “Geibel Catalog” as now has ready two timely the Stockholm Royal Opera and being a Compositions for the Piano, Compiled by ible tunes, which years Department tions in octavo form. Choir Directors preparing member of that company for several Rob Roy Peery. ago set feet a-dancing, publications. Included in the volume, besides many program and the seasons, she appeared in operas at dancers STUNTS FOR PIANO, A Very First Exercise the forthcoming Easter Both pianist and teach will be happy stir the spirits of are numbers for all Prague, Berlin, Vienna, Buenos Aires, and general anthems, teachers who last Fall stai t- possess this volume of sacred with the same in- Btmk, by Ada Richter-We are indeed happy many piano to piano today occasions, such as Thanksgiving, My Covent Garden before coming to the addition of another special beginners in Ada Richter’s new music, as its contents are suitable for qualities. The cream of these to announce the of volun- ed United States in the latter part of fectious Christmas, and Easter. Leaders especially will be 1936. book to our catalog which al- Piano Book, Part One, church, Sunday School services, or Sab- beautiful waltzes, including On the Beau- “Richter” no previous There is an interesting irfterview with teer choirs who have had bath playing at home. The church pianist Sounds from the ready contains such works interested. tiful Blue Danube; with the works of Dr. Geibel the Miss Thorborg on page 82 of this issue. contact This will serve as a notice that will find music appropriate for preludes, Vienna Woods; Roses from the South; by the same writer as My and useful col- will find this excellent advance of publication cash price offertories, and postludes; morning and Life will be found in this First Song Book, Kinder- upon special and Artist’s lection makes no excessive demands has been withdrawn LENTEN AND EASTER MUSIC-At numer- evening services; and some seasonal com- garten Class Book, My offer on these works album. their groups. are obtainable and ous times individuals who have isolated positions for Christmas and Easter. will appeal Own Hymn Book, and the and that copies now been con- SPRING CONCERTS AND RECITALS-With now published, Miss Katzner has The This admirable collection advantage now of our special Take desired, may be secured for examina- ducting church choirs for many years a full month of the new year now but a the melodic line in its entirety and has music lover will enjoy browsing through everywhere. The numbers are “Story with Music” series. this if to pianists advance of publication price on dealer or from the are amazed when they visit the Theodore form, which re- the pages of this volume to play Mrs. Richter’s knowledge tion, either from your memory, spring soon will be “peeking arranged it in graphic for all of medium grade, well within the time the col- anthem book. Until the give the following briel Presser Co. and see through.” Ere long there will be every in- veals, at a glance, its course through the self enjoyment on a Sunday afternoon. will once of piano teaching prob- Publishers. We grasp of average musicians, and released, a single copy may be lection is of these new publications: the great variety of dication of these refreshing days—tulips, whole symphonic composition. Com- Although we have numerous other hours of pleasure to players, lems and her ability to of description again afford ordered for the moderate cash price Morn, An Easter carols, anthems, serv- early robins, warm rains, the gray soft- ments above and below the staff clarify piano collections as: Sunday Piano Mu- solve them have gained The Resurrection dancers, and hearers alike. cents, postpaid. ices, cantatas, and 35 for the Volunteer Choir, by ness of pussy-willows, and, ever a sure the formal structure and indicate the sic ($1.00), Tranquil Hours ($1.25), During the time when this book is for her the reputation of an excellent Cantata to equal the solos for the Lenten sign, ringing echoes from the home where Various instruments as they pick up and Sacred Music for Piano Solo ($1.00) pedagogue, and her latest work, Lawrence Keating promises , and being prepared for publication, an order music and Easter season, OF ADDRESS-When changing writer’s previously pub- the music student assiduously practices carry the melody. This ingenious presen- Classics for the Church Pianist ($1.00) — copy be placed at the Stunts for Piano, satisfies admirably a CHANCES success of this for a single may both old of which are included in the huge stocks of for the annual recital. Gay pieces, light tation makes quick coordina- Dr. Peery’s your address, be sure to give us lished cantatas for the great festivals possible a new collection Chapel advance of publication cash price of 40 long-felt need. the Theodore Presser Co. Do not depend on the of course, is its pieces, all attuned to the season, will re- tion of eye, ear, and mind, adaptable to Musings will hold a special place in book an effort is made to over- and new addresses. the church year. Melody, cents postpaid. Copies will be delivered In this but Even though a choirmaster does not sound through every community as it any type of listening-study program. to Post Office to make such changes characteristic, but Mr. your music library as the compositions when they are released from the press. come the average child’s aversion predominant have the opportunity to visit the Presser alive full directly to this department. Al- well-arranged score, comes with that lush, some- Recordings, broadcasts, or concert per- in this volume are not included in any technical exercises by correlating them advise us Keating also offers a establishment in Philadelphia, the cat- thing so much the essence of spring. formances four and five weeks for the fascinating in of this symphony will be made other collections of music and are all with his past experiences. Hence, instead low between rich In harmony and alogs of Easter music which are available Plans for spring recitals should be immeasurably HANDBOOK by Lazar S. effective because wrap- appropriately more enjoyable with the copyrighted by this company. THE SINGER’S of playing dry-as-dust scale passages the change to become variety, adapted to most for the asking will give some conception made now. Tire important matter of aid of this illuminating SanioiloiT It is with genuine pride that addressed very much in advance work of Elsie guide. Carl Wilhelm Kern, Ralph Federer, — child will make his fingers do the Relay pers are chosen texts, the latter the of the great number of Lenten and choosing the right material to best dis- In advance forthcoming publication we are not able to stop of publication a single G. O. Hornberger, Frederic Groton, and we announce the in this book, and further interest and often times Duncan Yale, well known for her church- Easter publications that are available to Race play the student’s gifts requires, in it- copy of this Tschaikowsky Skeleton of book from the pen of Lazar current issue where a subscriber has 14 musical num- Score Cyrus S. Mallard are included among a new will be generated by such exercises as the ly writings. There are help every church, no matter how limited self, careful and serious thought. In this may be ordered vocal author- at the special price of the list of outstanding contemporary S. Samoiloff, distinguished Running on Tiptoe, a light staccato moved. bers Including 6 choruses, solos, a duet, or how abundant are its musical re- connection, we suggest our highly effi- 25 cents, postpaid. composers whose compositions ity and teacher of famous artists. Con- employs for women's voices, a mixed quar- sources. are rep- study; Climbing a Pole, which a trio cient mail order service. The expert staff leading figure in the field of several resented in this book. Practically every sidered a the “thumb-under” in scale passages for LET’S CHEER! BAND BOOK, by James M. tet, a congregational hymn and A few devoted singers can do much in of the Theodore Presser Co. is all at times CHILD’S OWN BOOK OF GREAT MU- number has been vocal Instruction in America, Dr. Samoi- Pole Vault- readings, one with musical making Lenten, especially written or both hands separately; and Fulton and Major F.d. Chcnotti—In prepar- Scriptural a Palm Sunday, Holy ready to assist you in the selection of SICIANS—JOHN PHILIP of mak- SOUSA, by Thomas arranged for this collection. loff also has that happy faculty pedal study for hands and considera- accompaniment. Tills cantata is espe- Thursday, Good Friday, or Easter serv- suitable ing, an easy ing this new’ band collection recital material, be it for piano, Tappcr-The stirring compositions of theories clear to Order now to be among the first to ing his sane and sound Included in the book, which is given to performer and cially well -suited for an Easter sunrise ice more meaningful to the Christians of violin, voice, organ, or other instruments. America’s feet. tion has been great “March King” have receive this others in his written words. This alone their respective community. newest volume of sacred cleverly illustrated with “stick men”, are alike. Evidence of this will be service. Price, 60 cents. Our “On Approval” plan is always at thrilled millions. audience His piano compositions. singles The Singer’s Handbook out as for teacher by It is not too early The special advance eighteen studies and one duet in selection of the contents My Piano Book, Part Two, Ada to begin rehearsals your disposal in these matters and, if "Stars and found the Stripes For- of publication price of prime importance. on a cantata for Easter. interesting is 40 cents, post- and pupil. includes such perennial favorites Richter is the second book in her one- An you will just drop us a letter or a postal ever’’ is as well-known which as paid for a single copy. This notable work lives up to its title. at our special instruction for new cantata for the volunteer choir is card in explanation Order your copy now as Yankee Doodle, In The Gloaming, year course of piano of your musical our National Anthem. The phases of The In it not only are the important of publication cash price of 25 children of the average age of beginners Resurrection Morn by Elsie Duncan wants, we will see that they receive inspiration advance The Marine Hymn, John Peel, Men of to be gained singing discussed with complete author- Yale and Lawrence Keating. Our catalog prompt and CHILDHOOD DAYS OF FAMOUS COM- cents, postpaid. of these have texts —6 to 8 years. For teachers who are conscientious attention. from the life story Harlech, etc. Many of ity, matters as the singer’s of Easter publications also describes POSERS—The Child Mozart—by Lottie Ells- but also such band can lead an audience using the recently published My Piano such a forthright Ameri-, platform so that the numerous other Easter cantatas which SYMPHONIC worth Coit and Ruth Bampton. health, the art of speaking, such experi- Book, Part One (50c) no description of SKELETON SCORE No. 7, can musician can well CHOIR in singing. The scoring, by be Every child information of a LAWRENCE KEATING’S JUNIOR have been very successful with volunteer Symphony No. 4 in enjoys reading about other etiquette, and much Fulton and this book is necessary, except to remind F Minor, Tschaikowsky. imagined. In this forth- incessant demand for new enced arrangers as James M. choirs and, children and the general nature is provided. Of special book—The of course, there are sugges- A Listener’s Guide for Radio and Concert by authors of this series Ed. Chenette, is rich and full them that it contains teaching pieces , coming addition to Child’s Own Bool for material for junior choirs has made this Major tions in more ambitious undertakings for Violet know how to best appeal to the young use is the list of songs recommended Katzner.—The addition of this favor- Series, the biography throughout, and although all parts are titled for Valentine’s Day and the holi- of this famous folk. new book an absolute necessity. With those choirs having the training and ite symphony to Miss Coit and Miss Bampton make student vocalists. this the Skeleton Scores composer is presented of easily read and played at sight, the num- days between month and the end musicianship through the “scraf Mozart’s single copy of the formation throughout the country to render them creditably. Series will be welcomed by the story fascinating reading for Prior to publication a large and small of the teaching season. The phenomenal many book” idea. In simple language, choirs of young singers, bers are effective for both Some on un- children of all this work may be ordered innumerable choirmasters concentrate so much Who want to do more than just listen but ages. authoritative success of the Part One book since it bound pages, the fascinating life demand for suitable bands. on the preparation their storj The baby at the of publication cash price there is a resultant of Easter service who are unable to read orchestral scores. Mozart’s first pianistic ef- advance first issued in the early of Sousa is told. Pictures are whose successful The High School, College, or com- was summer that the Lenten and Holy For providec forts, when of $1.25 postpaid. Delivery will be made material. Mr. Keating, Week oppor- this masterwork, as for six other to be cut he could barely reach the this rous- months of 1941, necessitating the print- out and pasted in designatec cantatas have already proven his munity band director will find tunities often are neglected. There are symphonies previously skeletonized and keyboard are recounted. The entire story when the book comes from the press. sacred spaces to serve as illustrations. A compiled and ar- ing collection of sixteen marches and ing of a second edition, practically as- many very acceptable anthems for Lenten needle deals with the ehurchly style, has boyhood of Mozart and a highly desirable ac- sures the success of its worthy sequel use which this book with full understand- novelty numbers can be prepared with little re- includes two compositions wrote be- IN Operetta for Men’s ranged he ROBOT LAND—An quisition for use at rallies, assemblies, Ada Richter’s My Piano Book, Part Two. hearsal time. For instance, fore as to voice ranges, etc. The entire in Evangelical he was eight years old. There are Voices in Tivo Acts, by L. E. "Yeamans. ing , or other special school events. Parts are Price, 50 cents. churches where Communion services also three contents have been prepared for two-part are -yfJvance Publication other solos, and one duet, ail The land of tomorrow is here pre- held of Offers to be published for the following in- on Holy Thursday, the beautiful in easy-to-play arrangements. operetta, chorus. Through sented in a clever, rhythmic Piccolo, Flute ETUDES—Ow’ing simplicity of Mrs. R. R. Forman’s are nearly forty numbers in this struments; D-flat C. and DELAYED to the always short suggested records, very attractive illus- of singable There FEBRUARY 1942 presenting an untold wealth Clarinet, Solo and 1st present congestion in the mails during cantata Christ’s Words /rom the Cross. trations, collection. Among them will be found Piccolo, E-flat All and a chance for a dramatic music and mirth-producing lines. new of the books in this list are in preparation good B-flat Clarinet, 3rd the holiday season, Etudes be de- very impressively prepares a congregation + for publication The presentation, favorite melodies in arrangements B-flat Clarinets, 2nd may low Advance Offer Cash children may gain a fine Robot Land has developed a race of many to partake of Prices apply only to orders placed + B-flat Clarinet, E-flat Alto Clarinet, layed in delivery. Allow at least four the Communion element, Del, NOW insight into especially made. Too, there are many very (postpaid) tvill be made when the composer’s life and de- supermen from which all women except many considering the closing the books are published Keating, B-flat Bass Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, B- weeks for the initial number to reach Communion Paragraphs descr.b.ng each velop greater interest have original compositions by Mr. publication appear on these in his music by Miss Simmith and Miss Johones hymn of this cantata one of the most pages'. for the first time. Among fiat Soprano Saxophone, E-flat Alto you. If it does not come to hand, drop playing “grown-up” pieces. fliers who now published effective been excluded. Two American Communion hymns available. Adam Geibel Anthem adaptations are familiar themes by Saxophone, 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone, us a card. We are here to give you good Book 35 Lawrence The opportunity to give dealing strange place, the Keating's Junior Choir Book. a play have been stranded in this Remember our invitation to send now . . .25 with Handel, Tschaikowsky, Dvorak, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone service but last minute orders often times Chapel Musings— Let's Cheer— the life of the the Schubert, For Piano Peery .40 Band Book. -Fulton-Chenette composer, is indeed prove that romance exists even in for your free copies of our lists of selec- Saxophone, B-flat Bass Saxophone (B- hold up subscriptions temporarily. Band Books, Each an added feature Gluck, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Childhood Days .20 of this book. Com- land of tomorrow, when they elope with tions for the Lenten and Easter season of Famous Composers Piano Conductor flat Bass or 3rd Trombone, Treble Clef) M°2ar .30 plete diagrams and Sibelius. Among Mr. Keating’s own * Coit-Bampton .20 The Singer's and directions for staging the two remaining women. and should you desire us to Handbook Samoiloff send Easter 1.25 the play are contributions are: The Sunlight of the Solo B-flat Cornet or Trumpet (Conduc- BEWARE OF SWINDLERS—During the ' Stunts for Piano included in each volume. Very humorous situations result be- or Lenten music for examination, Child's Own Book of Great Musicians— Richter we shall 25 Older children The Glorious Giver We Praise; tor), 1st B-flat Cornet or Trumpet, 2nd past holiday season, we have had the Sousa Tapper Strauss Album of may take the parts; or tween the virtually mechanical men and Lord; be happy to send such material JO Waltzes-For Piano 40 “On Ap- Symphonic the teacher Lamp of His Mercy; Chimes of B-flat Cornet, 3rd B-flat Cornet, 1st usual quota of complaints from sub- In Robot Land— Skeleton Scores—Katsner may read the story, as a their unwilling guests. The two women’s The proval”, such single copies requested “On Men's Operetta No. 7— Symphony No. 4 in F Minor miniature Easter Day; and Lift Up Your Heads, O E-flat Horn or Alto, 2nd E-flat Horn or scribers who have been swindled by fake Yeamans .40 scene is presented and the parts are to be done by impersonators Approval” being returnable for full credit. Tschaikowsky .25 music is Alto, 3rd and 4th E-flat Horns or Altos, magazine agents. We cannot be interpolated by the pupils and give a fine chance for good comedy. Ye Gates! responsi- either way this book is being made ready, 1st Trombone, 2nd Trombone, 1st and ble for the work of crooks. Examine 142 would produce an interesting Although not very difficult, the music is While and Advertisement 2nd Trombones or Tenors (Treble Clef) read carefully any catchy and will appeal to young and a single copy may be ordered at the ad- contract or receipt THE ETUDE Advertisement FEBRUARY, 1942 143 ; — ; ; ; . —; ; ; ; . But A Whyte Lillie Grow (disc 2178) pay out cash to a Still (Franz) ; Passing By jffereU you. Do not Orient Yourself Hark, How CLASSICS stranger unless you are convinced of (Edward Purcell) (disc 2179) assume from Page 129) the Cli urch j^ictnidt FOR THE CHURCH PIANIST Ills reliability and are willing to (Continued Wjadic for not permit any changes children, responsibility. Do well played by one of the Compiled by Lucile Earhart conditions on the contract. in the printed sought. is often . Many fine men and women earn their up en- orchestra is to be organized One of the few albums made securing magazine If an in to Radio’s Rest IN SHEET livelihood through privateiteacher Tune COLLECTIONS AND SELECTIONS tirely of piano numbers suitable to in the community, the subscriptions and The Etude in par- church use. In it are thirty-eight fa- and trios as stepping (Continued from Page 88) ticular. Swindlers take advantage of this can give duets FORM EMINENTLY SUITED TO THE NEEDS vorite numbers by classic composers, uwmoi I ensemble work. In this, at- Brazilian Maxixe and some Cu- special adapta- fact, offering magazines at greatly re- stones to with THE CHURCH OR SUNDAY SCHOOL all selected for their duced prices and collecting what they tack, rhythm and coordination of’the ban, Colombian and Chilean numbers OF 1 bility to the purpose. There are pieces quoted. You vX_z *?w included in this album which will can. Check on any cut price hands can be strengthened. .for good measure. “Topical Songs” PIANIST OR FOR SABBATH DIVERSION £ to protect serve as Preludes or Offertories, the may save yourself loss. Help us extra coaching and title of the program of the It takes much *is the being made up of the you from being imposed on. more entire contents time of the teacher, but two or 24th, with music drawn from the IN THE HOME meditative type of music. The general performing together are a real Mexico and the West Indies. grading of the book lies between four AN EXCELLENT BINDER FOR YOUR 1941 pupils States, teacher and a splendid Music Appreciation Hour and five. Among the contents will be ETUDES—If you wish to keep your Etudes credit to any The NBC advertising. found Haydn's gracious Allegretto in regular sequence, clean and easy of and ethical means of (Fridays, 2:00 to 3:00 P.M., EST- (in Bach’s serene Air (from the Overture No. 3 in D) ; PIANO MUSIC A) ; access, you can secure a fine binder, If an adult beginner comes to you has four broadcasts MY OWN HYMN BOOK FOR PIANO SUNDAY FORWARD MARCH WITH MUSIC NBC network) the pensive Berceuse by Jarnefelt; Adolf Henselt’s Song of finished in blue silk buckram stamped that for instruction, find out his particular of thirty-three The March Etude is brimful of articles dfiring February. The program the By Ada Richter A Collection for Church or Home Spring; and Schubert's placid The Stars; and on the back in gold “The Etude” at a inspire the reader to "do things" and need. If it is a school teacher who is divided between series A and other particularly beautiful pieces. Price, $1.00 show him how to do them. 6th very nominal price. The regular charge that Here is an album, between grades three and five in diffi- needs to play the piano, work out C; the focus in the early part of the Another collection from Mrs. for this binder is $2.25. Etude subscribers Richter’s deft and skilled hands. culty, which combines the works of classic and later com- some course of study so that coopera- program is on music for horns and can secure one of these binders at cost Between its covers are fifty-two posers. There are meditative pieces in various styles and tion may be givesi to the school music by adding $1.25 to the subscription price trumpets, in the latter part the Sym- favorite and well beloved hymns of her in varied degrees of difficulty, and church pianists will when renewing for the year 1942. Only supervisor or to the needs phony is the subject with the first so arranged that they fall within find it a compilation of genuine value. There are twenty- CONCERT TRANSCRIPTIONS one binder at this price with a renewal. pupils. There are still many schools two movements from Mendelssohn’s the first and early second grades of difficulty. The arranger has, five pieces, from one to five pages in length, between the that have no regular course in music “Italian Symphony” as the musical despite their simple grading, re- OF FAVORITE HYMNS FOR PIANO FINE GIFTS IN EXCHANGE FOR ETUDE instruction. covers of this book. Price, $1.00 example. On the 13th, series B (The tained the full essence and flavor SUBSCRIPTIONS-Many of our musical recital programs in By Clarence Kohlmann Build up your Imaginative Side of Music) and D of these hymns so that they may friends spread Etude influence in their such a way that your community (Composers) the program is divided be played in the Church, Sunday community through interesting music , The transcriptions included in this volume are ideal for use may be enriched with musical appre- School, or Prayer Meeting service by the young pianist who lovers in The Etude Music Magazine. between musical excerpts depicting in religious services. A assist. book is divided into two Among the twenty favorite hymns in- ciation, because even with the wealth may be called upon to The EVANGELISTIC PIANO PLAYING year’s subscription is only $2.50. For each joy and sorrow, and music by Brahms. sections covering Hymns for Everyday and Hymns for Special cluded will be found What a Friend We Have in Jesus ; Fling subscription sent to us by you, we will of material the radio is giving the the Power The instruments of the orchestra Occasions. Some of the familiar titles are: All Hail By George S. Schuler put the Banner; I Love to Tell the Story; Saviour, Like a allow you one point credit toward mer- listening public, there are many, Name!; Come, Thou Almighty King; Holy, Holy, which will be featured in the first of Jesus’ Shepherd Lead Us; Sweet Hour of Prayer; and Onward, chandise given reward. Soul; Angels from the Realms of Glory; A standard guide to the art of as a The follow- many people who still have a scanty part of the program of the Holy!; Sun of My 20th Risen Christian Soldiers, all in arrangement for third and fourth ing is a list of articles selected at random knowledge It Came Upon the Midnight Clear; Christ the Lord Is extemporizing and accompanying of music! (Series A) are the trombone and the from our catalog: Today; From Greenland’s Icy Mountains; He Leadeth Me; during religious meetings. Not grades. Mr. Kohlmann is nationally known as the organist at tuba, and later (Series C) and Abide with Me. 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Although Hostess Tray: For gift-giving or use A NEW BY The Birth of This excellent collection, ranging in this music is not of REVERIE at your own parties, this novel Tray is MAlTRE PHILIPP great conse- grade from three to five, contains ALBUM Cat. No. Title Grade Composer Price highly desirable. The Tray itself is fin- Now that it is impossible for American students quence, it does have two arias which twenty-six numbers. Not only is it Sweet Adeline Sarrri fBugir A Collection of Melodious and Expressive 1884 Allegretto (4) Haydn .25 to go to Paris where Maitre I. Philipp was head of value to the ished in gleaming chromium and is 13" give the fee church and Sunday of the Faculty of the Conservatoire for years, tenor some excellent oppor- 18022 Andante. From Trio, the Maitre is fortunately touring in America, School pianist, it is also useful in x 8". The four compartments for hors (Continued from Page 138) Piano €*ulii but Pieces for Home Playing and where he has already held many master classes. tunities. Peerce makes the most of Op. His wisdom, experience, and fine art the studio and elsewhere. For here is 97 (3) Beethoven .25 d’ouvres, etc., are ribbed crystal glass and of deline- these. Arthur Religious Gatherings ating his educational ideas are well known to Kent provides a sym- Softly to yer ear a cornin’ an assortment of music adaptable to 24151 Andante removable. This feature makes it easier readers of The Etude. The new series of articles upon piano study will be very profitable for all. pathetic Raymond, and the chorus Like the night winds in the pine various needs. 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