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If not Distinsuished since 1895 for the tr amrng of professional 1881, the management applied to in such circumstances? Well, one the Paris Jardin des Plantes, which simpl y has to tell the truth, or musleiane. Member of the National Association of Schools despite its botanical name is a zoo, rather what he regards to be the of Music. Faculty of renowned American and European to lend a few camels for the occa- truth." Thereupon Bellaigue pro- artists. Degree, diploma, and certificate courses in piano, sion. The Jardin des Plantes ceeded to find fault with Masse- voice, violin, organ, 'cello, wind instruments, Public School haughtily refused, declaring that net's opera. It lacked "simplicity, "animals consecrated to science unity and elevation." It betrayed music, composition. In the heart of cultural Chicago. Liv- cannot, without loss of dignity, "too much search for effects." Bel- ing accommodations at moderate cost. By NICOLAS SLONIMSKY mount the stage and serve for mun- la igue also detected in Messenet's dane pleasures." mu'sic a hideous incubus-Wag- SUMMER SEMESTER BEGINS JUNE 18 ner'ianism. In one orchestral inter- lude he found "nothing but noise, * N OLDEN TIMES, music critics that an essentially identical libretto • * terrible noise, an ear-splitting For free catalog, write Arthur Wildman, Musical Director. wrote as they pleased, appar- was used in an opera by the eight. I s IS WELL KNOWN, the great racket, a rigmarole without gran- ently without fear of libel suits. eenth-century Italian composer, philosopher Jean Jacques deur or power." But if he did not 1014 SO. MI[HUiAN AVENUE· l:Hl[A[iO:l • ILLINOIS :\li colo Conforto, which he wrote A Here is a review of the debut of a Rousseau was a professional com- like the music, he was smitten with f r the famou male soprano, Far; would-be opera star, which ap- poser. He was thoroughly dis- the attractions of the American nelli. then in the service of the peared in the "New York Arca- pleased with the way the Paris op- soprano, Sibyl Sanderson, who . pa nih king. The libretto was dian" of May 8, 1875: era theater handled the production sang the title role. "Le joli nom et provid d by lela ta io, Ihelibret. "On Wedne day in la t week, of his opera "Devin du Village" la jolie creature!" he exclaimed, ti.t of Handel and lozart.The a lady who, though said t be and made no secret about his dis- and added: "In the country where opera w •• pr duced underthetitle, American, rejoice in th name f content. When the singers learned she was born, she is like that other "La ill ti," in Madrid on Sep Garafilia Mohalbi, made h r ]'1 ut about Rousseau's displeasure, they American girl, of whom Musser t mb r 2 , 1756. The central idea at the Academy as Elvira. It i became indignant, and at a riotous said: of th eonOi t I tw n loyaltyto barely possible that in th dim session hung Rousseau in effigy. j amais deux yeaux plus beaux on '8 native C unlry and lore for regions of the past he may hat c But Rousseau was ever a philoso- n'ont du cielle plus pur the command r of the enemy anny possessed. something that might pher. Apprized of this he com- Sonde la profondeur et re- have been called a voice, but it j" similar in both "Niueti" and mented: "Hanging is a natural se- Ilechi l'azur." Solomon at the Steinway P~OTOGRAPH n ADRIAN SllGI~ is absolutely 'impossibl that sh I. 'ida," but 'letasresio prodded quel to the torture and mutilation Make your church could ever have known h w to a happy ending. The text of the to which they' subjected me and A nlezzo~soprallo wanted to sing. , . But that Mi s Mohall i's libr II is found in the eomplete my music." sing a song by WidoT for soprano, For your home: a "uing part of friends mustered in overwhelming work, of ~I tnstaei published in cello, and organ, but found the force, the sibilation would hav izas. Gretry listened to a composi- pitch too high. She asked Widor the piano chosen by the community been much more vig r us than tion by Mehul, written for a string if it were possible to transpose the , they were. . On th i asi n, A om poser ,olio had lin ex- orchestra without violins. After a piece a tone lower. "No," replied the world's great artists the absurditie of the I ouquet sys- ptionnll 01hi ti fiaure called few minutes, his soul was in an- Widor, "the part of the violoncello tem reached a climax. care Iy had on rdi t pia)' me of thenum- guish, and he cried out for every- would go below the range." "In Miss Mohalbi appeared til on the be rs from hi new opera. Verdi one to hear: "A hundred francs that case, why not leave the cello as Even before the artist has struck his lends big piano tone to even the stage, than the ushers 1 gan han 1· [iet n d attentively but said noth· for an E string!" is, and just transpose the organ first notes, the audience knows that smallest Steinway model. his piano is a Steinway-for this is ing her immense baskets of« wer~. ing ... '\ II, what i your opinion part?" she suggested. So superior is Stein way crafts- the exclusive choice of nearly every manship that this piano has held the and these floral offerings were sub- f m mu~i, Maestro?"' inquired Liszt pitt this announcement in famous musician on the concert admiration of the world's foremost sequently tenderecl at every po~- th mp r. the "Allgemeine Musikzeitung": Nicole Henriot, the brilliant stage, on radio, on television. musicians for almost a century. With sible opportunity until they at last crdi hesitated for a momeDt "To Autograph Collectors and Sen· young French pianist, played at a Why not choose the Stein way for proper care, the Steinway will serve became so numerous, that one well- an I finAlly said: "1 cannot lell ders of Unsolicited Music Manu- Boston Symphony conccrt in Wash- your home? Children and experi- your family for generations. Cer- enced players alike find this piano known professor of music was r u what I think of your mu~ic. scripts: the undersigned affirms ington. After she finished her con- tainly, in terms of abiding rewards, a constant incentive to more per~ this is the most economical piano You are much bigger and much himself in the negative." certo, she shook hands with Charles tempted to remark that she had a fect playing. Vertical or Grand, you can buy. For a free copy of our bouquet for aLnost every falre note ~tronger than I am:' Munch, the conductor, and then every .Steinway is equipped with the useful booklet, "How to Choose Your Churches equipped with Schulmerich "Caril1onic Bells" occupy a place she sang." • with Richard Burgin, the concert· patented Accelerated Action, which Piano," write to Stein way & ,Sons, in their community that is immeasurable. Their beauliful music through • master. A woman in the audience helps make mastery easier; and the Steinway Hall, 109 West 57th Street, the medium of hells helps make them a known sonrce of spiritual life. .Diaphragmatic Soundboard, which New York 19, N. Y. An. usher oj the once famous VERY INGENIOUS way of dis- asked her neighbor: "Why does Churchmen the country over have found that Schulmerich «Carillonic A arming a music critic in ad- Bells" provide these ten outstanding benefits: Loh Concerts in Sonderhau~en. TZ ARL MUCK was cele~rated for she shake hands with that violin- who played a little cello, had oc- .l~ hi biting wit. Dunng Ihe re- vance was tried by Massenet after ist?" to which her neighbor re- 1. They advertise the church. casional jobs when an increased hearsal of a piece for soprano a~d the general rehearsal of his opera plied: "I suppose he must be her 2. They prepare folks for worship. "Esclannonde." He wrote to Ca- teacher." We'll gladly arrange for you to 3. They increase attendance. orchestra was required. After One orcheslra. he stopped the SOI~ISt mille Bellaigue, the reviewer of hear a nearby instalLati.on 4. They enhance the beauty of the of such occasions when Haydn's several tim and asked her to smg of «Carillonic Bells." Then service. Creation was performed, the man- in time and preferablr on pitch. La Revue des Deux 111ondes: "I The fabulolts Russian bass judge their superiority for 5. They increase membership. agement received a bill frol11 him The prima donna. neltled bl hear from some indiscreet persons voices are the wonders of the mu- yourself. Prices are low-and 6. They comfort the sick and snut-ins. saying: "For helping out with \Iu k's remarh lost her temper that you are going to write a bad sic world. When Felix Mottl con- 7. They inspire new character in many. no tower is required. Write Creation. 6 marks." and shouted at him: ':00 rou review of my opera. I hasten to ducted in St. Petersburg in 1910, for descriptive literature. 8. They bring religious thoughts every tell you that I do not believe a he attended a concert of the fam- day. reaHz that I am acknowledged as • Eu word in these r'umors, and that I 9. They create a cultural atmosphere. the greatest lyric soprano In . ous Choir of Count Sheremetieff. • am sure that just the opposite is 10. They build the influence of the rope ?" ;\Ju k bowed polilelyand In one of the- numbers, the bass church. . I ,nil true." ·Massenet's letter apparently SCHULMERICH IT IS GENERALLY assumed that the s-aid: u:\ladame, I pronllsc soloist' intoned a low G-Rat, far failed to impress Bellaigue. He be- libretto of "Ai'da" was sug- keep)" ur secret!n below the usual range of the nor. CARILLONS, INC. 28136 Carillon Hill, Sellersville, Pa. gan his review of "Esclarmonde" gested by an episode in Egyptian mal bass voice. Mottl was amazed. with the statement that "'criticism The S!einway is used exclusively by first Piano history discovered by the cele- When erdi's opera .. IJeru~· "These sounds penetrate my soul, Quartet. Graffman, levant, Milsteir.,StokowS~iJ .. I .~ , ., is difficult when one is bound by without the aid of music," he ex- Vronsky and Babin, and many others. Illustrated brated Egyptologist Mariette Bev. J em f a renSIOn' . WI·th • ne" hh- is the superb Early American. Now you may pur- friendship with one whom he is claimed. "Carillonic Bells" is a trademark lor produclS of who is supposed to ha\-e found -it retto of tllC Lombardi) was;ebed· chase a Steinway at convenient terms. See your to-judge. What should a critic do local Steinway dealer, who is listed in the c1assi. Schulmerich ElecuoniC8, Inc. in an old papyrus. But it seems The End ~STEINWAY uled for production in Paris III tied-telephone directory. THE INSTRUMENT Of THE IMMORTALS 4 ETUDE-MARCH 1952 ETUDE-.IIARCH 19j2 5 l • ... ~=~-~'"' ~~4.<,-,~\, Philadelphia Orchestra, 1900; of Debussy is that his poetjo ltllfsic Lover's The Minneapolis Symphony Or· and aesthetic background is your newest aid chestra, 1903; The St. Louis such that it is never perfunctory Even the simplest melodies reveal the "grand piano" Symphony Society, 1907; The and conventional and also that in musical education tone of this new spinet. Secret of this amazing performance San Francisco Orchestra, 1911; he was a great individualist dyne-tension, BOOKSHELF is Everett's extra tension Siring Tbe Cleveland Orchestra, 1918; who persistently did his own principle ... until now available only in cos\lier models. By DALE ANDERSON The Los Angeles Philharmonic thinking and evolved musical Beautiful furniture-styled models are now on display Orchestra, 1919; The Pitts· fantasies that have become an ... exclusively in America's leading music houses. Write burgh Symphony Orchestra, important and permanent part today for free catalog and list 0'£ authorized dealers. 1896; The Detroit Symphony of musical life of the world. De- bussy epitomizes the deft and Everett Piano Company, South Haven 33. Michigan Orchestra, 1914; The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, 1914; delicate dreams of la belle France, and at the same time have taken a lifetime to do it. The Rochester Philharmonic How to Help Yom' Child With the powerful spirit which has But then, look at the industry Orchestra, 1923; The Indian- ., Music dominated French thought from t!yna-tension EVERETT By M. Emett W ilson: of Bach himself! Like Horace apolis Symphony Orchestra, 1921; The National Symphooy Charlemagne to Clemenceau, Probably not more than one Howard Furness' "Variorum Orchestra, Washington, D. c., Briand, Herriott and Madame ••• A SPINET ONLY IN parent in one hundred has t.hc Edition" of Shakespeare, it 1931. Curie. You will enjoy this in- PRICE, SIZE AND STYLING slightest idea of the essentta I stands in a class by itself.When structive and very readable you own Spina's two-volume Indiana University Press, $6.00 problems pertaining to the early book. musical education of the child. life of Bach you have about all Debussy Pellegrini & Cudahy $2.50 This is merely the estiruate of you need upon the subject for By Edward Lockspeiser your reviewer. It is probably a lifetime. The book has been A new biography of Debussy FUlII'':; more conservative than extrava- out of print for many yearsand with fresh material about this Bv Norman Suckling gant. Mr. Emert \Vilson is 1 ro- c pic were available only ill intriguing composer will al- The music of Gabriel Faure, fessor of Instrumental Music at the rare book market at prices way~ be welcome. The author one of the most original of Ohio State University. He give running up to fifty dollars. in this case gives credit to the French masters, became very fh/J /j/i '1'11/ us an exceedingly well-organ- \(T congratulate the publishers writers of standard works upon widely admired in France be- ized book upon how the averug upon bringing it into print the French master, but fails to fore that of Debussy. Faure was IItbvy High Fidelity Tape Recorders intelligent parent can help. He again. mention the two valuable books born in 1845, making him sev- states "with the introduction of Dover Publications, Jnco by Debussy's pupil, Dr. Mau- enteen years older than De- Think what yau can do with an instrument like this. the phonograph and radio into [two volumes], 10.00 rice Dumesnil, "How to Play bussy. For some inexplicable Inflectian ... dictian ... enunciatian •.• tone all American homes, a cata- and Teach Debussy" and "De- reason Faure's works were very quality of musical instrument or voice - clysmic change has taken place The Amcrieun yml)hony Or. bussy, Master of 'Dreams," slow in securing a following in in our musical culture. Wc have chcstrn which are widely known in America, and it is only in 're- all as "live" and faithful to original sound as become a musically-minded peo- By Joltn 11. Mu.eller America. Dr. Dumesnil was cent years that the richness and the sound itself! Recorded indefinitely, for teaching, pie-almost overnight. Mu ic, The niver ity of Indianahas associated with Debussy for melodic charm of his composi- which used to be studied in the been nducting a remarkable seven yea rs. tions have come to be widely for analysis, for pleasure. same formal manner in which work in music for many years. The new biography is excel- recognized in our country. Latin and Greek were taught, is One of the important phasesof lently done. We learn at the However, Debussy's very ethe- now YOU can record fine music ••• now heard by children as often thi ha been the sponsoring start among other things that real musical fantasies quickly as the mother tongue. Children and publi hing of excellent his teacher, Mme. Maute de found an enthusiastic audience as it actually sounds! excerpted from two of the Most can now learn to play music in books, the latest of which is, Fleurville (mother of the un- in America, which seems to bc much the same manner they fortunate wife of the wretched growing continually. Mr. Nor- r: ,..,-' important Ballet Scores of our generation "The American Symphony Or· ... ~~1 The most perlect "high lidelity" learn to talk." The book is rc- che tru," John H. Mueller, and degraded drunken poet man Suckling has written the by sound recorder ever made. plete with simple, easily under- Ph.D., Profes or of Psychology Verlaine, he of the brilliant Ian- first full length biography of • tasies}, was a pupil of Frederic 229 pages of this very individ- ~:( listen to it in your studio - or from the music to the J. Arthur Rank film production stood information, which should at the niversity and also an ual musical creator, who in- J' in your home. Shut your eyes. be very valuable to the parents accompli hed musician. Dr. Chopin. When Mme. MauLe stead of following Teutonic RED SHOES of musical children. Teachers _'lueller's 437'page book is a died/Debussy wrote: "To Mme. ~ You'll live agoin in your favorite models really created a new by Brian Easdale welcome the cooperation and most comprehensive historyand Maute de Fleurville lowe the seat at the "Met" ... Stokowski little I know about the piano. school of composition: evolved understanding of interested par· .commentary upon the leading .• t - Pinza - Rubenstein , .. A piano selection composed and arranged by the Composer She knew many things about from the best Gaelic ideas. ents, just as they resent 'the American Symphony Orches- ..• or the performance of your Chopin." He also wrote: "With Faure was for a time organ- Price $1.50 interference of assuming and tras. He stresses at the begin. students, if you' are a teacher. all respect to his great age, ist at the Madeleine. From 1905 uninformed parents. The tr in- ning the paucity of tradition • what Saint-Saens says about the he succeeded Dubois as director From The Repertoire Of The Sadler's Wells Ballet Company ity, parent, child and teacher and opportunities in our early pedal in Chopin is not quite at the Paris Ccnservatoire, is the ideal basis of a musical musical life. At first, save for a You'" won' 10 hear 0 demonstration. (soon to be presented on their American Tour) right, for I remember very well holding this post until 1920 home. The ETUDE endorses relatively small group of musi· For information write Depl. ET·3. what Madame Maute de Fleur· when he resigned because of PINEAPPLE POLL this useful book enthusiastically. cal enthu iasts, America was ville told me. Chopin wanted his deafness. Mr. Suckling's biog· Henry Schumann, 3.00 Based on the music of Sir Arthur Sullivan definitely antipathetic or indif· pupils to study without using raphy is an excellent piece of 'ferent to the fine music existing and arranged for piano solo the pedal and only to use it work. It shows fine divination Johann Sebastian Bach at the tillle in Europe. By Philipp Spiua sparingly when performing. It into the relative importance of by Charles Mackerras This is followed by a series was this use of the pedal as a the compositions and theories Price $1.50 The thing that has always of finely detailed profiles of kind of breathing that 1 noticed of this most worthy master of amazed your reviewer about notahle American Orchestras, in Liszt, when I heard him in music. It is well worth a place • Write for a complete catalogue of piano selections • Philipp Spitta's life of Bach is from the 'ew York Pbilbar· Rome." in the HMaster Musicians' Se- •I I that it was published when the monk Society founded in 1842 Nom •... From the famous musical shows of our time These quotations are given as ries." Fauce died in 1924. I I author was only thirty·two years to the I ationa! Symphony Or· an intimation of the author's "Faure" is one of a series of Orgonizolion . • of age. How the great musicolo- chestra (Washington) founded method of embroidering his twenty-eight volumes in the • CHAPPELL AND CO •• INC. gist was able to write this his. in 1931; The Boston Symphony, • work with delightful bits of "Master Musicians' Series" ed- Addreu .. __ ...... ~ •I toric ~ork of 1,840 pages in, 1881; The Chicago Symphony, RKO Bld(j!•• Rockefeller Center New York 20. N. Y. anecdote and information. ited by Eric Blom. • say, eIghteen working years is 1891 . The Cincinnati Sym· Ci Iy _...... •...... Zon. SIal...... • :' The charm of all biographies Pellegrini & Clldahy $2.50 L ••••••••••••••• _••••••••••••••••••••• _ •••••• ~ hard to say. Some writers would phol1~ Orchestra, 1895; The ETUDE-MARCH 1952 6 7 ETUDE-MARCH 19j2 J_2...... _ .....------Letters to the Editor (Continued from Page 1) says, "Is our much vaunted and must let me select all the musicto expensive school music system pay- which we will listen l" I suspect ing adequate dividends? Some- the result would be mutiny and I thin" is amiss somewhere:' wouldn't blame them. y~s. Something is amiss. But A more tactful approach has A distinguished French pedagog gives invaluable not in this case with our school been most rewarding. With the music appreciation classes (w~ich, purchase of a new record player, by the way, I suspect ar~ neither I began a modest collection of much vaunted nor expensive when many types of music; a Lisztpiano compared with th~ usual school sonata, a Beethoven symphony, a Grieg concerto and so on. Aseach Your daughter sits at the piano-a lovable athletic department!) The real Points on Piano Teaching new record was added, I playedit bundle of pride. She's about to play cause of the trouble lies in people over several times unobtrusivelyas her first piece for you ... the most who look down from their high background music for the usual important audience in the world. A Wurlitzer perches on top of the musical step- From a conference with lsidor Philipp ladder and survey the masses on family activities. Then, casually, There may be more than ordinary talent Secured for ETUDE by Rose Heylbui Piano can help the lower rungs and declare, T would ask the family members in her playing. But more significant, "These people do not like Bach. Tt if they liked it. Almost invariably you know she's developing poise, self- assure her is clear that they are not ready to the c mments were favorable, el- confidence, charm at the Wurlitzer enjoy symphonic music." though a bit re ervcd on occasion! keyboard. And in time she'll learn how to future popularity This smug attitude is the very But the important thing is that use the piano keys to open a world of. reason why many millions of peo- each opinion has always been reo beautiful music. and success ple prefer "Alexander' Ragtime spected, EACHING implies more than merely on any and all obscure points. Knowledge method. In his basic natural equipment (of But you don't have to wait till the future Band" and "The Schneider Polka·' One day 1 bought our firstBach giving instruction in facts; it rueans thus acquired sinks deeper into the mind mind, heart, talent, hand structure, etc.), r cord-s-a German organ Mass,the T to begin collecting dividends fr0111 your to Brahm's Waltz and Beethoven's training the student's mind to the acquisi- (and lasts longer l ) than knowledge pre- each student is an entity in his own right. third part of the Klavieriihung. Wur-litze- Piano. Its fine styling beautifies your lovely "Moonlight" Sonata. tion of technic, the development of intellec- sented through no effort of one's own. Hence, no matter what method the teacher If only our musicians and mu- This time T didn't need to ask for home just as its rich tone beautifies your tual and emotional qualities, the cultivation Again, when two or more students of about has used in his own training or in the train- sic teachers would present their comments .. The econd time I of aesthetic sensibility, and the po.wer of home life. It's easy to see why more the same proficiency are learning together, ing of other students, he should explore the music with, "I like this sonata (or played it my ten year old corn. criticism. it is excellent to allow each, in turn, to de- people buy W~rlitzer Pianos qualities of each new pupil as a basis for symphony or whatever) and r plained, "That old thing again?" Thus, the mere possession of knowledge tect and correct the mistakes of the others. the method best suited to hint. You may than those of any other name. hope you will enjoy it too." But And th twelve year old followed and technic is, by itself, insufficient to form Pupils who begin by criticizing others end say that certain exercises, etc., are neces- too many dogmatically say in ef- with. "That's ju t the same thing a teacher. A person 111ay possess sound by criticizing themselves. sary to all. That is true. However, these fect, "This is great music-you an over. T t never get anywhere." knowledge without the power to communi- Progressive teaching proceeds from the universal drills must be explained and made must love it as I do or you are a These reaction were no sur- cate it; he may demonstrate good technic simple to the more cornplex..From its very interesting according to the special needs musical ignoramus." pri e to me: I have always felt 'without the consciousness of technical meth- beginning, the teaching of an art follows of each student. A mechanically-minded Tastes differ. This is my whole privately that the most interesting ods or the means of explaining them. two parallel lines, one intellectual, the other pupil will approach his necessary scale point. As one person likes oysters thing about old Johann was the The ideal teacher possesses full know. technical. The mind must be trained to work differently from a highly imaginative and another abhors them. so each fact that he had twenty children. ledge of his subject, perfect technic, critical understand while the body is trained to exe- one; and the aptitudes of each decide the person ought to be allowed prefer- But here we are back at the awareness of every detail of technical meth- cute, and the two lines must be followed particular way in which the work is pre- ences in his musical diet. "But," Bach controversy. Can't we sim- ods, and the ability to explain. Thus together. Knowledge without the technical sented to him. you may hear some old line mu- pi y try the tolerant attitude of equipped, he begins at the beginning! means of expressing it remains unproduc- One of the greatest services the teacher sicians cry, "can't we try to ele- each one to his own tastes? For As all knowledge reaches the brain tive; technic in excess of intellectual devel- can render his advanced pupils is to point vate the taste of the masses then?" those who glow with delight at his through the senses, his first duty is to train opment remains mechanical. out to them what is false in their musical Of course! Tactfully exposing pu- figured bass and incessant coun- the senses of his pupils. (By "senses" I The facts of music should be taught be- conception. To Czerny, who was instructing pils to good music is a far cry terpoint. Bach is fine. But for those here mean sight and hearing which are fore the symbols. Just as a child speaks his nephew, Beethoven wrote:-"\vith re- from ramming it down their un- who prefer Mozart or Beethoven. I primarily concerned in music study.) From words before he learns the alphabet, so, gard to his playing, I beg you, if once he willing throats. let them also present their opin- the start, the teacher must be ever watchful in music, his ear should recognize the fun. has got the right fingering, plays in good I will try to show how musical ions without being considered that his pupils see and hear correctly. Incor- damental facts of pitch and duration before time with the notes fairly correct, then only tolerance can work. IV!)' family re- completely hopeless. rect sense-impressions, which are extremely the staff and the various shapes of notes to pull him up about the rendering. And spectfully listens to my classical Let us promote the Enjoyment common, constitute a serious obstacle are placed before his eye. Later, in the when he has arrived at that stage, don't records and symphonic radio pro· of music rather than the "appre- to sure mental development. They generally higher branches of music, it would be folly let him stop for the sake of small faults, but grams, and I in turn listen to the ciation" of anyone specific corn- result from carelessness. The only way to to attempt to teach interpretation and color- point them out to him when he has played type of music they enjoy. The poser. avert this danger is to arouse the student's ing before the student h::s learned to gauge the piece through. Although I have done give and take has been of mutual Mrs. A. E. Lindholm utmost attention to every detail of his work. the interpretation and coloring of another little in the way of teaching, I have always benefit. I have often found my- Stewartville. Minn. As soon as the pupil becomes aware that performer. Departure from this cardinal adopted this plan; it forms musicians self humming a catchy little pop- his technical powers are increasing, his principle causes confusion. which, after all, is one of the first aims of ular tune while washing the dishes P.S. This has been going round interest should be stimulated. I cannot suf- Another cardinal principle is to teach art, and gives less trouble both to the mas- Wurlitzer Piano Model 2300. \VaJ. and such tasks Ily by in half the and round in my head eyer since ficiently stress this point-once interest is one thing at a time. This does not mean ter and the pupil." nut, mahogany, or blond mnhog, time with a melody on one's lips; any. Like all Wurlitzer Pianos, it I first read the article nearly a awakened, mechanical practice ceases to that only one subject of study should be Encourage variety in practicing. To reo may be bought on convenient terms. and my husband and daughter year ago, and now that I've finally be boring and the driest exercise can yield taken up at any given time--simply that peat exercises or passages over and over have developed a liking for the blown off steam about it. I may pleasure. no attempt should be made to impart higher again, treadmill fashion, is the very worst music I cherish. which has nat. find myself able once more to find To arouse attention and interest, the knowledge until the preparatory "lower" IVuT!;I.~tr ;s famous: for thl! kind of practice. The simplest scale may fi"l!sl .11 dUCro".t: organs. uraHy been a delight to me. Illy sense of humor when I read teacher should encourage his pupils (par- 100-amo"l: Chl!m a rl!_ knowledge has been fairly well assimilated. be practiced in countless different ways; '* markabll! nl!W organ for But where would 1 be if 1 had Mr. Maier's ideas. Actually. on ticularly child pupils) to find out as much WURLUZER Ihe home. Easy 10 'nstall. This applies to facts, exercises, methods, point out some of (Continued on Page 50) World's largest Builder of Pianos and Organs Easy 10 play. flatly declared, "Your taste in mu- the whole J find the ETUDE most as they can by themselves, always feeling and works. Under One Great Name sic is abominable while mine is enjoyable: and even helpful in Illy free to ask for supplementary information The best teaching method is to avoid * See "Scale Technique" by Philipp. THE RUDOLPH WURtlTZER COMPANY, DE KALB. ILLINOIS above reproach. Therefore, you piano teaching at times ( !). 'ETUDE-MARCH 1952 9 8 ETUDE-MARCH 19j) • p------= was appointed a government clerk, but his legal career ended rather soon after he absent-mindly chewed up an important government paper while dreaming up a symphonic arrangement. At last his father reluctantly admitted that music would al- ways come between Peter and whatever else he was doing. Father IIya suggested that Peter begin a serious study of musical composition at night school, while continu- ing his daytime work. Peter was joyous, yet Master of Melody a small cloud of doubt shadowed his happi- ness. This was what he had always wanted, but wasn't almost-twenty a bit old to be- gin studying for a new career? Neverthe- less, he was more contented than he had ever been before. Soon Peter began to dread his work-days by Marian P. Fickes in the law office. The enchantment of his evenings of music intensified the dullness of his daytime job, and before long he gave it up to become a full-time student at the new Conservatory of Music at St. Peters- burg. Anton Rubinstein, the director of the 'A debut recital in Carnegie Hall-the pinnacle of musical success in America. Conservatory, was an exacting teacher. He gave Tchaikovsky quantities of homework far in excess of what he thought Peter could a high spot III the life of Tchaikovsky do, but Peter usually did much more than The opening night concert of Carnegie Hall- was required. Once he was assigned ten variations upon a single theme as his even- pulled the loaded barges upstream. These contrasts, lay waitmg for him to explore. ing work. Peter was so eager to prove his fields. The melan h Iy ngs of the miners, TWAS the evening of May 5, 1891. All Tchaikovsky was dreaming, and through Volga boatmen were the most miserable Unsightly beggars lingered in the shadows ability-and so genuinel y interested in the reflecting the drudgery of their life. The of New York City was talking about the and around his daydream was running the men in Russia, and all of their suffering of the great churches, their ugliness made task-that he worked all night and had I stirring ong f the Co acks, et to a opening of the great new building dedicated thread of a new composition. It was hard was reflected in their melancholy music. more repulsive by the delicate beauty of two hundred variations ready to hand in hoof-beat rhythm, and the imple. happy to the best in music, and of the Russian work, setting a Sugar-Plum Fairy to music Peter watched as the ragged men pulled the rainbow-hued domes above. All of the the next morning. For the first time Anton melodies sung by Mother Alexandra. composer who was to be the first guest and, though his thoughts were serious ones, and tugged at the heavy ropes, their bruised people seemed to Peter to be either very Rubinstein showed Peter that he was Even when he wa very young, music conductor. the tinkling notes of a theme were falling bare feet slipping on the towpath. They rich, or very poor. Young as he was Peter pleased with his work, and Peter resolved seemed to take po ession of Peter 'Tchai- Inside Carnegie Hall itself, in that last like dewdrops through his imagination. sang as they pulled, and at regular beats began to worry because Father Ilya's won- to work even harder. Although Rubinstein kovsky. It pounded in his brain and beat hour before the opening performance, con- It was typical of him that, though the in the rhythm they would strain forward derful new position failed to materialize. gave some approval and encouragement to in his heart until he had difficulty in falling fusion and excitement ran through all of next hour would bring his greatest triumph in unison, moving the heavy barge an He missed Mademoiselle Durbach, who left Tchaikovsky, he was more critical of Peter the rooms. Perhaps not all, however, for -or his 1110st crushing failure-he was asleep at night. At times the music was almost imperceptible inch upstream. Slow- them for another position, and he was than of any of his other pupils. He did as the call boy came hurrying through the already thinking out his next composition. like an animal caged within him. struggling ly and sadly they plodded on, and their frightened by the noise aud bustle of city not hesitate to reject-with unkind corn- corridors to remind the performers that Life had brought a full share of both sue- to escape through his fingertips. Once, slow, sad melodies were almost unbearably life. Peter wasn't at all unhappy when his ments-many of the longer compositions the hour to be on stage was very near, he cess and defeat to Peter Tchaikovsky, and denied acce s to the piano, Peter curled beautiful to Peter. Later on he was to put family decided to move again, this time to into which Peter had put his heart, and heard excited voices and nervous laughter as he stood near the pinnacle of musical up on the window-seat in the dining room. some of the hopeless suffering of the Volga St. Petershurg. months of work. It was a long time be- beyond every door but one. A bit puzzled, success as it is still measured in America A furious rhythm jerked at his fingers and boatmen's songs into his own music. Formal school in St. Petersburg was very fore Peter realized that, harsh though he listened for a moment before rapping today-a concert in Carnegie Hall-his he began to beat out the time of a melody It wasn't only the sorrow Peter saw different from the easy-going tutoring of Rubinstein's criticisms were, his teacher life seemed to be spread out in panorama lightly. on the window pane. Faster and harder his and heard on the trip down the Volga that gentle Fanny Durbach. He spent long hours believed in him and his talent or he "Mr. Tchaikovsky," he called, "You have below him. He saw dark valleys, and grey fingers drummed, until the glass shattered was to influence his future compositions. at his studies and then, when he should wouldn't have taken so much trouble to de- fifteen minutes, sir." slopes, and-yes-a few peaks with the and Peter was badly cut. As painful as There were the gay folk-songs of the happy have been resting, he spent more long hours nounce even his most minor errors. There was no response, so the boy quietly sunlight strong upon them. Those were the the cuts were however Peter was never to fishermen, and the strange voices of the at his beloved piano. Finally Peter's Tchaikovsky was always fascinated by opened the door. golden days, the days that made the dark regret them f~r this in~ident made [other foreigners on trade-boats from almost every health broke under the strain and he was the unusual in music. Strange, unconven- In the big leather armchair in the dress- ones worth while. Alexandra realize that her young son must alien port. There was the noise and color forced to remain in bed for almost a year. tional combinations of harmonies and in- ing-room, Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky sat The golden days began in the little be allowed to study music with the best of the Nizhni fair, with its shops and ex- Law school was next for Peter Tchai- struments are prevalent in his compositions, humming softly to himself, and conducting Russian mining town of Votkinsk. There teacher that could be found. otic bazaars, and when they stayed over- kovsky-who wanted only to study music. and in his earlier works these combinations an imaginary orchestra with a lifted fore- was the big, comfortable Tchaikovsky home. Soon the comfortable days in Votkinsk night at an inn there were the loud and The dry legal studies made him restless and were, too often, rather unhappy ones. Ru- finger. At the sight of the slender figure There was, of course, Father IIya and were ended. Father lIya decided to move lusty songs of men drinking in the taproom unhappy, and whenever he could find time binstein, on the other hand, although con- and gentle face, the call-boy broke into Mother Alexandra, and brothers Nicholas his family to Moscow on the chance of a downstairs. to sit at the piano his unhappiness poured sidered a musical genius, had a strict, a sympathetic grin. and baby Hippolite. There were Cousin better job. There were farewell parties and When the Tchaikovsky family arrived in from his fingertips into somber chords and orthodox view of composition. This con- "These composers," he thought, backing Lidia and Sister Sasha, and beloved Made- sad goodbyes to friends and relatives in Moscow, Peter's brain was whirling with all minor melodies. The death of beloved trast in personalities did not lead to friend- silently out of the room. "Always per- moiselle Fanny Durbach, the French gov- their old home, and then the journey down the new sights and sounds he had recently Mother Alexandra during this period ship, but Tchaikovsky always admitted a forming-even without an audience. I'll erness. And always there was music. The the long Volga River toward 'loscow. encountered. He was tired, yet this fabu- seemed like the end of all life to Peter. frank admiration for his teacher. just slip away and give the old boy another gay Russian folk-music, sung by the pros- On this trip Peter heard for the first lous city, with all of its confusion and After his graduation from law school he ten minutes to dream in." When Peter was (Continued on Page 56) perous peasants as they worked in their time the haunting songs of the men who ETUDE-MARCH /952 11 10 ETUDE-MARCH 1952 Q By the "raters of :Minnetonka It's not always the best pianist who excells in Accompanying the Ballet Class Thurlow Lieurance The Inspiration of Defeat by Margaret Wardl'Ope Oliver Goldsmith in "The Vi ar of Wake- "WHAT qualifications do I need to be an accompanist for A LL HONOR to the millions of rare souls Thurlow Lieurance, composer of the field" wrote: "The great t object in the ba Ilet classes?" ft who through history have risen from ever-popular By the Waters 0/ Minnetonka, universe says a c rt.ain philo ophcr. is a This is a question which :I have been asked frequently during defeat, determined that, with the help of who for thirty years successfully toured , d . nTh good man struggling with. a versuy. e my twenty years in this type of work. I wish I could sum it up the Almighty,' they would go on to higher America with his talented wife, Edna writer has noted ase of Innumerable stu- in one short sentence and answer, and finer achievement. Whether baffled by Wooley, giving lecture recitals, despite the dents whose work in II g or in the con- ,clf you can play the piano, you're in." catastrophe, war, ill health, lack of effi- fact that he was badly crippled, was a flood servatory or in If- tudy, wa e downright Unfortunately such is not the case. Many young pianists assume ciency, or the deviltry of deliberate ene- victim. He and Mrs. Lieurance were rescued fight with threat ne I d Ieat, b nuse of that since they have successfully accompanied a singer or instru- mies, they have not lost faith, nor n~rs.ed by boat from the second story o! their lack of mean. The lud nt in later years mentalist they can accompany a dancer. There is, however, a their frustrations, nor smothered their m- beautiful home at Neosho Falls, Kansas, discovered that thi riou ob ta Ie proved difference. The singer leads and the accompanist must follow. itiative with self-pity, but have found in- and carried five miles to high ground. the very incentive which made him ueceed The dancer, on the other hand, looks to her pianist for the rhythm spiration in their defeat.. They l~ave Practically all his possessions were de- over the student with abundant funds. Now and melody. The pianist in turn looks to the dancer to express, sharpened their judgment with acqu~r~d stroyed. Did he bewail his fate? There was and then, we find son an I daughter ,of with her body, the music she is playing. Each is dependent on the experience, increased their power, SPIT1tM not even a whimper. He immediately set to rich parents, wh lik 1\1 nd I hn. me other, blending the whole in perfect unison. Upper-Individual dance steps are combined ually, mentally and physically, broken the work on new compositions. in a routine to interpret music. Ballet dancing is a means of expressing an idea or story through chains of failure which have held them It is well known that the adrenal glands to great heights, but th y or far out- rhythmical movement. The lyra ballerina acquires her training in Lower-Ballet mistress Loyce Cloutier and two back, and then gloriously forged their way come into action when the human indi- numbered by the po r b ys and girls who pupils discuss a detail with the author, much the same way as does the piano student. A typical dancing ahead to the success which they sought, vidual is confronted with a crisis, leading had to struggle. class usually begins with a series of exercises which are done while but lost. to fear or anger. They instantly exude the One of the most brilliant r Ameriean holding on to a bar. These bar exercises may be likened to the On a recent thirty-five hundred mile hormone, adrenalin, into the blood, caus- conductors when h was studying at one of the students participate. These recitals involve many long hours of "scales" of the piano student. The dancers then leave the bar and motor-trip to the midwest, the writer tra- ing an increase in blood pressure leading our most prominent meri an ruusie rehearsing. It falls to the lot of the pianist to act as a tower of take their places on the centre floor where they learn arm move- versed much of the hundreds of square to greater physical and mental power to schools, had to work 0 hard earning a strength to the whole performance. ments, turns and many other dance steps. These are the "studies." miles afflicted by one of the worst floods combat, in case of an emergency. The living, that he found it difficult to keep up Sense of rhythm. Rhythm means, in general, a measured divi- The individual dance steps are eventually combined in a pattern our country has known. No picture of adrenal glands are reputed to make the with his classe . Accordingly he was called sian of time. Each one of us is born with rhythm. Some of us just or dance routine. They are the "pieces." this disaster can be formed without ac- hair of a dog stand up on its back when it to the Director's office and told that he did happen to be more conscious of it than others. Actually there is To be able to play for ballet dancing, I believe a pianist should tual inspection. The thousands of homes, meets an enemy. Thus, in the case of defeat, not have sufficient talent to warrant his rhythm everywhere-in the swaying branches of the trees, in the have four basic requirements. In order of their importance they factories, farms and stores ruined by the many frequently feel a new physical and continuance in music, and that he had chugging of a passing freight train, in the clip clop of the milk- are: (1) technique, (2) a stronge sense of rhythm, (3) ability to raging waters seemed incredible. Yet what mental determination to succeed. better take up some other occupation. Did man's horse. Get into the habit of listening daily to the sounds read quickly at sight, and (4) an appreciation of dancing. But about the people? Apart from those fam- All history is fined with examples of this discourage this ambitious student? around you. Once your latent sense of rhythm has been awakened let us take them one by one and see just what makes a good ilies stricken with loss of loved ones, the men and women who after disastrous fail- Not by any means. It made him increase you will find this rhythmic world of ours a fascinating place in accompanist tick. American spirit of attacking seemingly im- ures have likewise had their fighting spirit his efforts and he ro in hi profession which to live. Technique. A good grounding in piano technique is the founda- To be able to play for dancing, which is rhythmical motion, possible problems was wonderful to witn~ss. aroused, have analyzed their shortcomings until he became one of the leading COil' tion upon which your career will be built. While most of the music With the bulldozers still at work clearing and have thereafter risen to greater ductors of ~lagnerian opera at the Metr~- you must train yourself to think in terms of strong beats and for class work is fairly simple and straight forward, the actual weak beats. Let us suppose, as an example, that the young dancers away silt and debris, homes were being heights. It is the brave individual, who in politan Opera House in ~ew York, He IS dances often require more difficult scores. You must feel able to are learning to do a running waltz step. This consists of one rebuilt, carpenters were busy, and there was the depths of despair, can look up to a Mr. Edwin Douglas i\lcArthur, conductor take an easy gavotte or a Chopin Etude in your stride. If you have long gliding step and two short ones. In other words there will a painters' carnival. The "you can't lick darkened sky, knowing in his heart that of the Harrisburg ymphony. a pleasing touch so much the better. be a step on each of the three beats of a measure of waltz music. us" spirit was everywhere, and no mournful God's sunshine is behind the clouds. There Never forget that erdi wa rejected at There is no yardstick by which your musical background will Instead of simply playing, one-twa-three, or step-step-step, you complaint was heard. In one city a large are hundreds of examples of this phenom- the Milan Conservatory for lack of talent. be measured when 'you apply for a studio job. If after a try-out the must try to tell the dancers through your music that the first part of the business community was .re- enon in musical history. There are scores Later at the age of twenty-seven alter t~e dancing teacher is satisfied with your ability, she won't care too beat is the long step and the second and third are the shorter stored in less than two months. New Christ- of cases of eminently successful musicians death of his wife and the failure of his . much if you can't show her a licentiate, bachelor's or doctor's ones. Therefore you must play your waltz, one-twa-three, one . mas stocks were moved in and the streets who have been inspired by defeat and that opera "Ciorno di Regno" impoverishedand degree. Strange as it may seem, I have known concert pianists to two-three, accenting the strong beat in the bar. If you can were aglow with holiday greens and colored "never give up" spirit of conquest. Cicero prostrated with fear) he decided never to flop badly when asked to play for a group of dancers. make your music speak you will be helping the dancers immeas- lights. The st.ores were filled w~th peo~le, put it this way: "In life let men learn not write another note. But nvo -ears later. buying materIals for then new flIng at hfe. to know defeat." Playing in public is, of course, part of the game, too. Most urenbly. The pupils know that their nrIm nnd legs must be (Continued on Page 57) dancing schools wind up the season with a spring recital in which doing certain things on certain beats (Contr:nued on Page 49) 12 ETU DE-.l1 ARCH 19;! ETUDE-MARCH 1952 13 4 Your Voice Modern class room pro- After Fifty Years? cedure makes use of latest electronic developments in this phase of The remarkable story of the late Leon Rothier music education. as secured in a conference with the great French basso shortly before his passing on December 6, 1951. by Gunnar Askiund. "HAVE YOU ever asked yourself how resonance (La masque) between the nose spirit of our times which acknowledged that well you will besinging next year? and the palate, and made to strike against youth, for all its charms, lacks the experi- Don't. Instead, ask yourself what the state the great arch of the palate. That is the enee-the 'know-how,' as you call it-which of your voice will be after you have been secret of good resonance, of good lone. only years of living can bring: Thus, we singing fifty years. That is a valid question Having mastered that secret, I need no approached our masters with respect. We Audio- VisualA idsfor the Music Educator -especially for young singers; for the more breath, no more effort, to fill the listened to established artists in a spirit of work you do now will either preserve or Metropolitan Opera House than I need to humility, trying not to pick out one or two by Paul E. Duffield destroy your older voice. sing in my own studio. Further, the constant small slips in their performance, but to HI have been singing for over fifty years; use of round, nasally timbred tone preserves learn from their work-to find out what it I can sing any role in my repertoire, I can the voice as nothing else can. was that made them great and profit by it. Vocal Recitals (Eula B al, C ntralto; TIMULATED by the exceptional suc- (f) The stroboscope and oscilloscope Jill any house with my voice, I practice as "But the young singer to-day needs more To-dey, young people are constantly encour- Kenneth Spencer, Baritone. ffi ia! Frlms, S cess attained through the extensive (g) Sets of still pictures, charts, photo- long and as tirelessly as I ever did, I can than mere vocal techniques to help him de- aged to feel themselves wiser, cleverer than adoption of audio-visual devices in the graphs supplied to teachers by manufac- 830 per reel; time-lO min. each) sing lying down, bending over-in any velop into the kind of artist who dominated their elders. And perhaps they are, in mat- turers of recordings and instruments. Projected at a distan of fifty feet from training of our American armed forces position at all. I can do this because I have the musical world when I began. I am often ters which grow out of the fads of the during World War II, a greatly increased the screen, with a good ound film pro- never, at any time, forced or abused my asked how voices to-day compare with those moment; on jazz and 'crooning,' for in- (a) For adequate teaching of music his- interest in the use of these aids to efficient jector (prices now range from about 00 voice. of the great days. To this, I reply with an- stance, I should accept the young opinion as tory and appreciation, the 16mm. sound to ·600) equipped with a peeker of 12" teaching has. developed in public school "Styles and fashions may change, but the other question: How does one judge of a authoritative! But in matters involving tra- film is virtually indispensable. Students music education, throughout the elernen- diameter, very ati fa tory musical r pro- basic principles of correct singing do not. voice? Obviously, the test must be the pleas- dition, young people are-must be-ignor- may now not only hear, but also actually tary, junior high and senior high school duction may be presented to group num- They are part of the natural functioning of ure it gives. And it gives pleasure according ant until they have been taught, trained, see the following types of performance on levels. Mass production of slide and film bering as high as two hundred tudents in the physical organism. Thus, the principles to the degree of perfection with which it is disciplined, by those who, in their turn, 16mm. films available either for rental or projectors, record players, and wire and orientation COUT es in mu ic history and which built my voice, more than hall a cen- produced. On this point, I have no hesita. have already absorbed their traditions. And sale, by numerous agencies! in all sections tape recording devices has now lowered appreciation. Of especial value in arousing tury ago, can be of value to young singers tion in saying that our present state of vocal art is entirely a matter of tradition! their cost so greatly, that conservatories of the country: interest in the average teen-ager, are the to-day-c-it they heed them! These principles proficiency is far inferior to what it used to "In my time, young people realized this and schools of music may utilize many Condensed Grand Operas ("Carmen," music films available for rental only [is- include never forcing the voice for volume; be. Our vocal standards are deplorable! and consequently made real progress. We types of audio-visual aids, not only in the "The Barber of Seville,"-Official Films, sued by Teaching Film Custodians, 25 W. singing as one speaks, as naturally as pos- "You think it natural for older people to were required to demonstrate a mastery of regular courses in music history and ap- Inc., Ridgefield, N. 1. Purchase price--$lOO 43rd 51., New Pork, 18) consisting of ex- sible; and paying strict attention to round, look back upon their younger days through musicianship, of literature, of dramatics preciation offered to students of piano, vio- per title; time 2S min. each) cerpted section from the Hollywood fea- forward, nasal resonance. a rosy glow of memory? Possibly! But- before we dared to sing an aria, let alone lin and voice who constitute the majority A Symphony Concert ("Instruments of tures "The Great Waltz," "Inside Opera "Naturally, all of these points are closely where are the Planpons, the Melbas, the learn a part. We were put through a long enrollment but also in extension courses the Orchestra,"-British Information Serv- with Grace Moore," "The chumann tory" inter-related. Natural emission includes Nordicas, the De Heszkes, the Schumann- and rigorous training in languages, diction, aimed to attract the layman interested in a ices, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York 20, and an excellent classroom adaptation of good resonance and the absence of forcing. Heinks of to-day? Simply, there are no tone coloring, dramatic interpretation and broader cultural knowledge of music. N.Y. Purchase price-$37.50; time-20 Victor Herbert's "'1 aughty Iarieua" with And good resonance in its turn, projects artists of that calibre! And for the reason Progressive American school systems are min. ) meaning, in addition to learning how to get Nelson Eddy and Jeannette MacDonald. In the voice so that it never needs to be forced that the young singer to-day does not take already using a variety of types of audio- Piano Recitals (Jose Iturbi,-2 reels; out our tones. And it is quite impossible to using films as a teaching aid, tea hers -for volume or for anything else. The the time to grow into mature artistry. He visual and electronic aids in various Jakob Gimpel,-7 reels; Paderewski, 3 form a voice, an art, or a career with should remember that the maximum pe- trouble with most young singers is that they wishes to finish before he begins, in order to phases of music education, including: reels; Official Films, Inc. Purchase price- anything less. riod of attendance at motion pictures lies sing with their throats. In my fifty years of gather in the rewards of radio, movies, and (a) 16mm. sound films $30 per reel; time-IO min. each reel) '~y father was a photographer in between the age of fifteen and twenty-four professional work, I have sung only with my television. In our day, exactly the opposite (b) Biographical and song slides (sizes Violin Recital (Yehudi Menuhin-lO Rheims and took me into his business-but years, and that as a result the sound film nose! I mean, of course, that each tone has was true! We knew that the rich rewards -2" x 2"; 314" x 4") reels) I did not wish to stay there. I wanted music. skillfully integrated, can become one of been directed into the forward chambers of were reserved only for those who knew their (c) Recordings, transcriptions and rec- I had had sound training as a violinist, our most powerful tools in the entire edu- business; that it took long years of arduous ord players (33 y,., 45 and 78 r.p.m.} Erstwhile photographer and violinist, Leon and at fifteen, played in our local Phil- Paul E. Duffield is Chairman, Depm-tment of cational field. Rothier in 1949 celebrated his Golden Jubi- work to master one's business. We worked (d) Disc and magnetic (wire or tape) harmonic Orchestra. At nineteen, my voice Music, Northeast High School, Phifa., and lee as oue of the world's greatest bassos. Mr. toward art, not towards commercial outlets. recording devices Consultant, MENC National Committees on Rothler sang in great casts all over the world. asserted itself as a resonant basso, and I (b) The conventional lecture on the life (e) The electronic tuner for band and "General Music Classes" and "Audio Visual His vivid expression of certain principles The difference in attitudes is incalculable! would sing at my work in the photographic Aids." His own work with these aids has of a great composer suddenly comes alive makes this article an especially practical one. "We were greatly aided by the general orchestra been very successful. studio. A neighbor (Continued on Page 58) when illustrated (Continued on Poge 6-1) ETUDE-MARCH 1952 14 15 ETUDE-JIARCH 19'J 4 r smiled at her. as at a newly-met sorority sister. Sally brightened instantly, eager to Music from an Unstrung Violin enter the picture. Bach and Bernie "Tell him the story about the worm, Miss Saunders!" she suggested. "That's what The story of the little-known brought me around!" Who could refuse a proffered .testimonial There's more than one way to from a cured patient! Erica Fay's tale of composer of Over the W aves, Waltzes the earthworm" had helped me over many a hump; it is easy to show a child the pov- win a pupil, as this teacher shows. erty of the poor blind earthworm who lived under the ground and had never seen (he- cause, of course, he couldn't see!) a sun- by ROBERT STEVENSON rise. He made fun of the stupid human be- by CELIA SAUNDERS ings above the ground whom he heard talked rapturously about sunrises. The worm knew there was no such thing as a o TRAVELER in Mexico nowadays con- Mexico City, 'The Great Caruso,' uses it the equal of Patti and Sontag, was in need sunrise. Had he ever een a unrisc? Had N siders his visit complete without a for the song, The Loveliest Night of the of a competent first violinist in her opera "I HATE Bosh!" announced Bernie, Iook- if formidable silence. a single worm of his acquaintance ever visit to the world-famed Chapultepec Mu- Year." "Well, I do recognize the tune, of orchestra. She engaged. Iuventino, just ing me firmly in the eye as he thrust Oh, oh! You can't allow a man to lose seen one? How, then, could there be such seum. Housed in buildings that were for- course," I replied, "but I suppose I thought turned fifteen. Peralta traveled over the himself upon the piano bench. face, especially if he's eleven years old. If a thing? There couldn't, naturally! In other merly used as The White House of Mexico, Johann Strauss or Franz Lehar, or some- whole of Mexico singing Italian operas to An odd way of putting it, I thought. somebody had to suffer a little humiliation, words, what one d cs n t understand can't the museum contains a priceless collection body Viennese wrote those waltzes. They sell-out audiences, and Juventino looked However, I'm not partial to unbridled non- it would better be Sally; she'd recover possibly be beautiful. Or right. From that of paintings, statuary, and in addition an sound Viennese enough." "That's just it," forward to an all-expense-paid tour of his sense myself, and was willing to be agree- quickest. point it is easy enough to progress to other interesting collection of musical instru- the curator said. "But they actually were native land. But his luck was too good to able. "Sorry, Bernie," I said, as casually as varieties,-likc the appreciation of Bach,or ments. written by a Mexican Indian in 1891. Go last. At Mazatlan, a west coast seaport, "So you don't like bosh," I replied. possible, "I didn't realize who you were at least to n state of open-mindedness about Here, for instance, is exhibited the mag- over to the National Conservatory and ask Peralta contracted yellow fever. One hot "Well, Bernie, I don't suppose many people talking about. Funny how everybody pro- his music. Children are quicker than adults nificent 'mother-of-pearl inlaid Collard to see their collection of Rosas's music, August night she sang her last role in "11 do." nounces that man's name differently, -at about these thing. piano on which the unfortunate Empress and get them to tell you about him." Trovatore," and six days later died. For some reason my answer seemed to first, anyway. Now Sally used to can him, However, in Bernie's case the worm Carlotta played her sad songs before de- So I went. And what the librarian at With salary unpaid, and the company make Bernie's usual aplomb flicker for an -let's see, Sally, you used to can him story didn't quite seem appropriate at the parting from Mexico and Maximilian, her the conservatory told me was worth learn- bankrupt, Rosas could do nothing but pain- instant. 'Box, '-remember?" moment. I'd try s mcthing else,-and hope husband, forever. Here also is the superb ing. Rosas's name may appear in no musi- fnlly play his way back to the capital, tak- "I thought you did!" That spiked Sally's guns, temporarily, at it worked! With an air of putting Bach and instrument on which Paderewski played cal dictionary, but his life-story was inter- ing a few coppers here and there, wherever A teacher learns to be wary; something least, and Bernie had the grace not to show all his complexities behind us, 1 stepped when during his 1900 Mexican tour he esting enough in its own right to form the people would stop to listen. Back in the here did not quite make sense. the least hint of amusement. Quickly I into another room, where J keep shelves of entertained President Porfirio Diaz. basis of a novel. He was a pure blooded capital, with no prospects for the future, "You thought I liked bosh?" I repeated. went on. new music for pupil. I picked up a book But along with these and other expensive Otomi Indian-s-and the Otomis were one and facing starvation, Rosas joined the "Oh, of course, 'a little humor now and "We call him BACH"-I managed to re- of simple duets, and wilfully committed instruments is preserved also in the mu- of the tribes living in Mexico at the time Army. He was made a bandsman. But he peat the name several times, until I was then,' and all thal,-but what do you mayhem upon page ten, which was a lour- seum a mean and shabby violin, the strings Cortes conquered the country. He was born was ill adapted for military life. He found sure Bernie could remember it-"Some mean by bosh?" hand arrangement of a Bach Chorale,-a all gone and the bouts all battered. Why, in an obscure village in the mining state refuge with an understanding friend, and people even can him Bach the Giant, be- "What you gave me!" voice for each of the four hands. I tore off I asked myself when I saw this wrecked of Guanajuato. His father, who was a failed to return to his barracks. He began cause he was so great a musician, and wrote Here, here! What was going on? I was the corner containing the composer's name, instrument which obviously even when new harpist, had musical ambitions for all three to compose prolifically. Waltzes, polkas, sure Bernie would not quite be rude, but such tremendous muaicc--c-so huge that and went back to Bernie. had cost only a trifle-why was this par- of his sons, and started them all in music schottisches, marches, canciones, all began this wasn't quite pleasant, either. If we only a man with a gigantic musical mind "Suppose we try something else for a ticular instrument being exhibited along before they were old enough to be out of to pour out in profusion. What is more, were alone I might give the situation a could think what Bach thought, and express minute," I said innocently. "Here's a sort with the others in the Chapultepec collec- diapers. At the age of seven, Juventino the Mexican firm, Wagner y Levien, liked little leeway, but there on the sofa sat Sally, it. His thoughts seemed to grasp greater of musical jig-saw puzzle that you can put tion? What was its history? along with his two brothers (both of whom his music, and printed it, though they paid quietly studying her Latin as she waited melodies than any human being could com- together in several ways. You remember My curiosity aroused, I approached the were older) accompanied his father to him only a pittance for his pieces. In 1891 for her own music lesson. Sally herself fre- prehend unless. . . ." How one flounders how you can sing 'Swanee River' and play curator of the collection for information. Mexico City. There the three sons with at the age of twenty-three he wrote his quently needed curbing, and Idid not want in trying to describe the majesty of Bach 'Humoresque' at the same time, and they "You ask why this battered violin is ex. the father formed a family quartet roaming world-famed "Over the Waves." So sue- her to be the gleeful audience for a neces- in eleven-year-old terms! sound all right together?" 1 demonstrated, hibited here? Because it belonged to J u- around the streets playing for handouts. cessful did it become almost immediately, sary tilt with Bernie. And Sally bad already Bernie, I suspected, was unmoved, and and a Ricker of interest glimmered through ventino Rosas." "But I don't know who Father played the harp, Manuel the guitar, that publishers snapped at it eagerly wher- jerked to attention, hoping for the worst. probably still smarting, under the cloak of Bernie's armed silence. Iuventino Rosas was," ) said. "But you and Tihurcio sang regional ditties; J uven- ever music was printed. I reconnoitered, cautiously. his vast reserve, from Sally's ridicule. We'd "Lock at this, for instance; it's a piece must have heard his music," it was the tina played the violin. After a while they Meantime Rosas fell in love, as if being "What part of your lesson do you think try a more practical approach. I turned the curator's turn to question me. "No," I began to receive engagements in the cafes, poor and without prospects were not is-bosh?" pages of his "Bach for Beginners," and made of [our melodies all woven together. You can play any two of them together, somewhat embarrassedly admitted, since and their luck .seemed to be turning. But enough. Tbe father of the girl would bave "What he wrote?" Suspicion snickered played a few (I hoped) appealing pas. and they sound all right:-like the tenor the curator seemed so sure I ought to have Manuel, the oldest, got involved in a lover's' none of him. Rosas, who found Mexico suddenly at my elbow. "Bernie," I said sages, as if to myself: heard something by Rosas. quarrel, and was stabbed to death. A guitar steadily, "How do you spell 'bosh'?" and bass-hear it?-or the alto and bass, City deligbtful as long as he thought there "Just what don't you like about Bach?" "Listen," he went on, "I am sure you was indispensable, and with Manuel gone, Bernie's forefinger stabbed at the four or the soprano and tenor. Or you can play was a chance of seeing her whom he loved, I asked, off-handedly, since Bernie re- have heard Rosas's waltzes, 'Over the the family had to separate, each going his letters on the front of his book. "B·A-t-H!" mained silent. three parts together like this,-5oprano. found it unendurable when she was im- Waves,'" and then started humming the own way. Iuventino found a small post as he said, with a slight trace of conde- alto, tenor; alto, tenor, bess.e-anyway you mured behind gratings by a father deter- Bernie was brief, at least. "It's dumb." following tunc: a violinist and bell-ringer in the Church scension, as if I hadn't learned to read yet. like, and they still fit together nicely. mined that no poor Indian should have her. "Stop!" muttered Sally, sotto voce. of. San Sebastian. "Eee-ee-ee-eee! Hee-hee-heee!" The col- "You're speaking of the man I love!" Here, you play the bass or tenor while" An operetta company (a zarzuela company) For a brief time he had enough money oratura outburst was from Sally, who had Bernie's scorn was absolute. This time I play three (Continued 011 Page 63) offered him a chance to escape the capital. to study in the national conservatory, but 'dropped her book and was rocking with Sally didn't even rate a devastating look. The manager promised a trip to Cuba, and his father died, and Juventino was left pen- ecstatic hilarity. "BOSH! Oh, hee-hee-heee !" But I was pleased at the emergence of an did get his company "over the waves" as He added, ~'You certainly must know that niless. Then a lucky engagement came his "Nuts!" said Bernie, giving her one with- unsuspected ally. So Sally, frivolous, bump- far as Havana. There, however, the com- tune. One of your recent big Hollywood way. Angela Peralta, a Mexican opera star ering glance before lapsing into dignified, tious Sally, had "learned to love!" I even *"The Worm and the Sunrise," from ".\ Roadto pany ran into financial difficulties. Rosas Fairyland." G. P. Putnam's Sons. successes that has been playing here in who in Europe was hailed everywhere as (Continued on Page 64) 16 "TUDE-MARCH 1952 ~------ETUDE-MARCH IN 17 4 The University of Chicago has the second largest carillon in the world. It has the same number of bells as Riverside Church- 72-but they are not quite 50 large or heavy. It, too, is a gift of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and was inaugurated on Thanksgiving The Singing Towers Day 1932 with Dr. Lefevere playing. More than 50,000 people attended the dedication of the carillon; all streets near the Chapel were blocked by cars filled with people, many of whom came from surrounding States to hear the music of these bells. Installed in the tower of the beautiful University chapel, lovely music of of North America this carillon is one of the treasures and is the pride of Chicagoans, and of especial joy to both the students and those families who live near enough to the chapel to hear the bells every day. In PART II summer many gather on the campus grounds to hear the recitals. Frederick Marriott, a graduate of the Mechlin School, is the by Mabel Rae! Putnam carillonneur in addition to being the Chapel's organizer. Wellesley College is one of the early institutions of learning to install a carillon, and it is the only woman's college to have aile. RINCETON University was the first higher educational in- Moreover, it is the students' carillon, as it has always been played Pstitution to install a carillon and this historic event was of by them. The gift of a former student in memory of her parents, interest to a large number of people since it was based upon the it was placed in the Galen Stone Tower and inaugurated in June love of the alumni for its Alma Mater. 1931 with Mr. Edward B. Gammons playing. Until recently there In 1925 when the Princeton class of 1892 was looking forward were two carillonneurs, but now 30 students alternate to provide to the 35th anniversary of its graduation, it was discussing an recitals during the school year. A 'local organization, "The Friends appropriate gift for the University when a member suggested in- of the Wellesley College Carillon" arrange for additional recitals stalling a carillon in one of the University towers. The whole by noted guest carillonneurs. class was enthusiastic about the idea and ordered a carillon of The University of Michigan carillon has a distinct place of 35 bells from Cilelt & Johnston. This set of bells was installed its own. This is the first University or college on this continent in the stately Cleveland Tower, named after the former President to have a department of campanology, which includes teaching of the United States, and inaugurated at commencement tirne in carillon playing, arranging music for and composing for the 1927 with Anton Brees playing it for the first time. Long before carillon and conducting research related to the carillon in the the inauguration concert began, visitors from far and near gath- field of campanology generally. Percival Price, who is present ered on the grass and walks near the base of the Tower which is and second carillonneur here is also Professor of Campanology. located just above the green slopes, surrounding fields and wooded This carillon is housed in the tal1est of a number of University areas of the Graduate College. The University officials met for a building all of which dominate the skyline of Ann Arbor. Erected few minutes with the donors and in a simple ceremony the Class in 1936 the lower part of the tower is divided into nine floors, of 1892, with love and gr-atitude, presented this carillon to Prince- eight of which are served by elevator and are used as music ton. And then, on the still air of a summer evening the first majes- class rooms and practice studios. The ninth floor 15 used by the tic tones descended from the tower and floated over the surround- carillonneur and above these floors is the carillon of 53 bells. ing site. A unique carillon is that of Alfred University-a gift bv On the following two evenings Mr. Brees gave the second and Alumni and friends "in appreciation of the life and services 0·£ third of the dedicatory recitals. Crowds came and enjoyed each the president emeritus." It is the only carillon in North Amer- concert more as they became more familiar with the instrument. ica formed of pre-nineteenth century bells. Eighteen bells were 'Fourteen years later, in 1941, the 1892 Class decided to add 14 cast by Peter Hemony of Amsterdam, the first great bell-founder, bells to their 1927 gift. Since Europe was at war and Cilett & in 1674~ 16 by Georges Dumery-of which five are inscribed Ant- Johnston was not casting bells, the Class asked Arthur Lynds werp 1737-and one by Andreas Van den Cheyn at Louvain ill Bigelow to supervise the casting and installation of these bells. 1784. The bells were collected by M. Omar Michaux of the reliable With miraculous skill and judgment he had these 14 bells cast bell-founding firm bearing his name at Louvain in Belgium, nor- and turned, after his own patterns, on the Princeton campus, and thern France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. He returned a in May 1943 supervised their installation in the belfry. Mr. number of them and, though not all were cast to form one instru- Bigelow had just returned to the United States after many years ment, they blend well. residence in Europe. After taking his diploma at the carillon The Alfred University carillon tower is as unique as its bells- school of Mechlin, Belgium, then serving as concert artist of the it is an oil derrick stained wood-brown. Having purchased the Library of the University of Louvain, he had also become an bells, the pockets of the alumni (Continued on Page 51) expert carillon consultant and architect, and was recognized as such throughout the Low Countries. Today with 49 bells, the Princeton carillon ranks as one of the first in the land. Mr. Bigelow became the Princeton carillon- Upper J., Burton Memorial Tower, Uulvcrsltv of I.\JichigUH neur and continues there. The University of Toronto carillon, placed in Soldiers Memo- Center J., The Peace Tower Carillon, 01l1.1wa,CI.111mlu rial Tower, was inaugurated just a few months after the Prince- Lower 1., Bok Singing Tower, Mountain Lake Sanctuary, Ffoo-idu ton carillon, in October, with Percival Price playing. It is the UppCI' 1'., Bell Tower, First Presbyterfun Church, Hirmlngbum, Ala. only Canadian college to have a carillon. This set of bells was a gift to the University from the Alumni Federation and others Center r., Some of the bells in Alfred VIIi". Towcr, Alfred, N. Y. as part of a memorial to the University's dead in World War I. Lower r., Prof. Ray W. Wingate, carfllonncur, Alfred Univ, 18 ETUDE-MARCH 1952 k _ ETUDE-MARCH 1952 19 4 Music in Chicago the lake front 3. "Young Hum' has a skirt called offered a magnificent spectacle. The Ophelia and her pop's a dreary old feacher's cloundtable gaol. an' they can't dope why Ham- , fountain in Grant Park was at play and the wavelets shone brightly Jet's gone batty. They don't know around the white sails. One thought what he seen Oil the roo I'. Well An experienced teacher tells parents of Ravel's [eux d'eon, of Debussy's Ham' goes and calls on his mother Voiles. A graduate member of my and he bawls the old girl out for Clinic W1:IS performing Chopin's fair." etc. of pupils why they should Fourth Ballade, when the joyous No-w, my fellow Round Tublers, I MAURICE DUMESNIL, Mus. Doc., strains of a Sousa march wafted up ask you: do you see anything funny Advises Concerning '.;Contest-itis,~' [rom the boulevard. Looking down or witty in the above"? I don't. To Better Playing, and Elementary De- I saw huge crowds lined up on both me it is a desecration, a blight, an cency. sides while on the thoroughfare insult to Shakespeare and to the a Chance colorful costumes and military uni- English people at large, It is un- Give "ern forms stretched out as far as the couth. clumsy, vulgar. And unfortu- eyes could see: t.he parade of the nately it can have far-reaching con- Shriners had started. The defile sequences. for it was given to an A champion of the child speaks lasted for five hours and it included eleven-year-old boy to be recited as FOR BEtTER PLAYING which they are placed between their bands, chanters, orchestras. enter- a monologue. No help, surely, to other teachers who strive hard to his mind about this matter of practice. desire to do what is best for their tainers, even a Hammond organ ~'HOJV is it thai young pupils are pupils. and the ambition of some mounted on a 'little truck. Bands give this Lor a sound foundation in grammar. elocution, appreciation of SG contradictory," 11 teacher recently parents who demand that their child sometimes cume so close together remarked to me. "They hold on to enter one contest after another, often that they afforded interesting exam- what is good in Iiternture and music, ples of practical polytonulity. It goes respect for parents. and urher in- by SIDNEY CLARK short values. and cut t.he long ones against all reason, Naturally no one right off . . ." could offer u solution and the ques- without saying thai Chopin and his tungiblcs. J wonder what kind of True! Everyone in the profession uon remained unanswered. "Bullade" were discreetlv laid aside a brain sucll cheap trush can ema- has been confronted with this prob- But my head was so filled with until the next day. nate from. and T deplore the fact "Contests" that when I retired early When subsequently J had the plea. that this probably has been going tcrest completely and quit taking lessons. lem. If isn't so easy tu inculcate into AM NOT a writer of articles, in fact, concentration, either. How can Susie help they wouldn't Jet me rest, A strange sure of welcoming a delegation of on for a long time und wil] continue Then there is another type who thinks youthful brains the fact that when have never written one before on any resenting anything, no matter how much a chord is written in whole notes or dream obsessed me: the Contest-Jus Shriners to Roosevelt College, I to do so. unless . I that Rome was built in a day. They start subject, but, nonetheless, I feel it is high . she might like it, when it constantly inter- half notes, it's because the composer split and spread like the atom. Each told them of our admiration not only Unless the parents, a ... well as Junior on piano and call about two weeks time someone did something about the un- feres with other pleasures? How much bet- in wants the fingers to remain on the little burg: had a contest, each street, for their performance almost of pro- other authorities, wake lip and ex- fair treatment of our children in regard ter it would be if that mother would bestir to find out why he's not yet playing pieces. keys that long. And when he takes each house. It caused clashes between fessional caliber-but for the stimu- ercise stricter eontro l over what is to music. It is certainly true that there herself an hour earlier in the morning so Wouldn't it be possible to give him some- the trouble of writing sixteenth notes neighbors. between Junior and Sls- lat.ing significuuce of their parade. done in class rOOll1S and private fer. Finally jt struck at me. :My arms Most tOllching feature in contrast. to studio.'". Mue!l is heing written these are two sides to the question hut I shall that the practicing would interfere with thing like Beethoven's "Moonlight" or with lots of rests in between, iL's stuI1ed conte;;:ting. then my thumbs the gorgeous costumes OIl the floal.'> days al)ollt juvenile delinquency. and try to speak my mind about only one side nothing. Also, the quiet early morning Brahms "Lullaby" siJlce they have always because he wants no lingering. Some teachers explain that the lin. and my littJe linger~. I could no was the wheel-chair of one crippled it is often pointed Ollt that cheap at this time-the parents! hours are the perfect time for a rested and loved these pieces so 1 They take on so much gering is caused by ··fear of losing longer pJay do-re-mi-fa-sol. youth, one of the hundreds for whom movies and radio programs. crime Any music teacher in the land can vouch f.elaxed child to concentrate! over these ideas that ] unior, himscU, be- one's place," Blltit should not be Here I awakened wit.h a start and the Shrine provides the help of skil- sttn-ies. suggestive ctlrlOun;;: ..lIld ad· for the fact that everywhere they go they The next type is even worse, in my opin- comes very disdainful of the "Baby" things so. for the lifting of the fingers off turned on Ill)' radio. Horror, what ful medical care. vertisements. jivc and hee.bop. all ion. They are the ones who seem to howl he has to play and his interest dwindles into are greeted by smiling faces saying the the keys doesn't necessarily imply d-id I heaT. The announcement o[ a Thrl,ughout Ihe parade over which combine to throw nfT young minds. nothing. Another thwarted musician in the same things-'~If only my mother had the loudest about how much they want Joe displacement of hand,. or fore-arm. Piano Carnhal at which three hun- music reigned supreme. there pre- The abovc excerpts bel011g in that. forced me to practice as a child! I want to play well. Yet, they never want to hear making-"Jf only my 111 ther had mude me Any teacher who can obt.ain strict dred pianos -would be played by fif- vailed an atmosphere of discipline s"lme c"ltegory, Milld you. I lay no to play so badly and I just refused to learn Joe play. He is told that he must hurry practice!" Phooey! It should be-after this observance of values will be rewarded teen hundred pianists! and dignily. The ;;:pirit of Charity claim to being a fanutic reformer. as a child." Yet, those same parents, both with his practicing before father arrives generation is grown-I'1f only my mother by great improvemimt in a !'hort time, Luckily that was the advertise· went hand in hand wit.h clean, und I approve of that "freedom of mother and father, are just as bad as the in the evening as it makes father nervous had let me practice!" and once this good habit is acquired ment, not t.he performance, so I was wholesome merry-making. As I greet. expressioll for YOllth·· ;;:0 mllcll her- rest when it comes to their own offspring. to listen. As for early morning practice- There are a million different types-the it will grow steadily and become spared the grinding noise. cd those '~Illell of good will" I could alded everywhere. Bllt within a limit. and here the line is drawn They bring Susie to her first lesson and well, that is definitely out of the ques- parent who is 50 afraid of not receiving more and more beneficial as the think of no bener words than these MEN OF GOODWILL two, prominently displayed all over by elemcntan- decency. If 20 ETUDE-MARCH 1952 h. _ ETUDE-MARCH 1952 21 e F ABOUT PIANO OUETS "keeps them on their toes'v-cso to speak, and provided there is not l!L1uestions and Answers • 1 used to play the piano years too much of such fear its presence -c ago but after my marriage J did not is probably a help rather than a touch it for fifteen years. J now have hindrance. So instead of providing a piano again, and J just can't you with the name of a medica- imagine how J got along without, one tion I shall cite L wo ingredients that Conducted bv KARL W. GEHR· The inspiring experience of this for so long. Of course it was hard I consider to be the best concoc- KENS, Mus. ·Doc., Music Editor, going at first, but thanks to ETUDE tion in existence for preventing stage Webster's lVew International successful community project gives I have been encouraged and helped fright of a really devastating sort: Dictionary, and Pro!' ROBERT in many ways. I have two questions (I) Learn the composition so thor- A. MELCHER, Oberlin College for you: (1) I have a friend with oughly that there is no question whom I play piano duets, and we whatever in your mind as to being 11.louldlike to have you suggest an. able to perform it; (2) If you begin Hope for album of classical material ar- to feel panicky just before you are ranged for four hands. I should also La sing or play, talk to yourself in like to have you tell me whether the this way-e-t'Now don't be a fool. compositions of which I will enclose You can do this solo better than source, 1 could probably have been be able to give us will be great.ly a list are arranged for piano four anyone else here because you have of more help to you. appreciated. -C. B. AlcC., West Virginia Civic Symphonies hands. (2) When there are no pedal studied it long and carefully. So The chords in A, B, and Care marks in four-hand music, who now you are going to control your- all basically the same, and could be should do the pedaling, primo or sel f untiJ you get started, and after represented by the Roman numerals MallY colleges offer a major in secondo? Z.E.H., Honduras. that you will forget that you were I IV 1% V, I. In other words, in music, but I warn you that a goodly frightened because you will be so each progression the first chord is number of them include very little "applied music" in the major. The by Elizabeth Rider Montgomery 1 am happy to know that you are immersed in your singing or play- huilt on the first degree of the scale, playing the piano again, and I am ing that. you won't be ahle to think the second chord on the fourth de- emphasis is, rather, on theoretical especially interested to learn that of anything else." gree of the scale, the third chord courses, and in a great many col- ROM CITY aft~r city comes the wail that the CIVIC symphony you are using so much four-hand Just a few days ago I came upon on the first degree of the scale (but leges-I am sorry to say-there orchestra habitually operates at a loss, that the orchestra material. My wife and I used to do an art icle on "Stage Fright" writ. since it has the fifth iu the bass would be very little time for the F study of piano or clarinet unless must receive more community support or disband. In many corn- a great deal of four-hand playing in ten by my friend Margit Varro of the Arabic numbers % are used), your daughter should be able to munities forward-looking citizens are rallying to save their sym- the early years of our marriage. Roosevelt College in Chicago. This the fourth chord on the fifth degree article appears in the "Proceedings of the scale (with the seventh added study in several summer sessions or phony orchestra from oblivion. But it remains as a blot on and I learned to know a great deal for 1948" of the Music Teachers Na- to the root. third. and fifth). and perhaps for an entire fifth year. The our reputation as a progressive nation that appreciation of good of musical literature that way. For instance, we bought four-hand ar- tional Association, and if your li- the last chord on the first degree usual college course takes four years music should be so rare as to permit some of our best orchestras rangements of the symphonies of brary has this book the article will of the scale. but by planning from the beginning to face extinction. Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart, and be worth your reading. 1£ your ll- Your markings of the positions for a fifth year she could take some If the America of tomorrow is to be a stronghold of culture Schumann. We also had several vol- brary is not a subscriber to these of the chords in A is correct. The applied music each year even though as well as science and industry, we of this generation must see umes of the standard operatic over- fine books of Proceedings perhaps positions are the same in B. except little or none of t.his work would that our children grow up appreciating good music and art. tures which were good fun, as well your llbrarlan will be able to bor- that the top note of the right hand count toward the Bachelor's degree. In the Pacific Northwest there is at least one organization as a number of compositions by row a copy of the 1948 volume from is doubled an octave lower to make If four years .is the absolute limit which bids fair to make a valuable contribution in this direc- Grieg and other composers ar- your State Library. and this will be the chord sound fuller, a device of time during which she can study, tion. The Youth Symphony Orchestra of the Pacific Northwest, ranged for four hands. My sugges- well worth doing. for you will find often employed in piano music. In then she might perhaps attend some much other valuable material in the C the top note of each chord is the fine music school. or perhaps a con- under the leadership of Francis Aranyi, internationally known Top-e-Db-ector Ar-anj-i shows H young player the technic for a tion is t.hat you write to the Presser book in addition to Mrs. Varro's fifth, third, fifth. root, and root, re- servatory attached to a college. If violinist, was nine years old last fall-well past the experimental n-onhlesome passage. Company, asking them to send you Bottom-c--The Youth Symphony Orebcstru in the midsl of a strenu- a package of four-hand piano music article. K. G. spectively. From the point of view she does this she will spend about stage. Self-supporting but strictly non-profit, this organization ous r-ehenrsa l, including as many of the pieces in of strict four-part writing. A is the three-fourths of her lime in the study has started a number of young musicians on promising careers. your list as they are able to obtain. WHAT ARE THE CHOROS? most nearly correct, but for playing of various phases of music. the reo Even more important, from the standpoint of the community, together as seriously and faithfully as adults. As for pedaling, it is more often chords just as blocks of color in maining fourth being devoted to it inculcates and fosters in all its members-potential profes- Parents were aghast at the strictness of his requirements: no done by the Secondo player, but • Will you. please explain the fol- piano style, Band C are perfectly academic subjects such as English, sionals or hobbyists-a love of good music and the habit of absences or tardinesses except by written excuse fro III the parents; there are instances where the Primo lowing Kohler chords as written in all right. language. history. and the like. patronizing civic musical events. no gum chewing or candy; no talking or extraneous noise during player can do it better. You will his Chords and Scales: Since you are interested in learn- Standards of admission vary greatly The inception of the Youth Symphony began ten years ago rehearsal; undivided attention and unflagging effort to under- have to experiment with each indi- ing to tell simple chords found in in the different schools. but in gen- when Francis Aranyi came to Seattle as concertmaster of the Seat- vidual composition, but I believe you , 3," 3 d 'Sth Octave music, I would recommend that you eral I believe you could count on stand the directions of the conductor and carry them out. His C . ve " PM. r , tle Symphony under Sir Thomas Beecham. Tremendously im- caustic tongue appalled the adults even more. Why, he couldn't will find that most of the time the study some elementary harmony ability to play fourth-grade material . book. For self-study I believe you well as being adequate for admission. pressed with the beauty and vigor of the Northwest, with its rich handle American children that way! Such strictness might go all Secondo player can do the pedaling ~ more effectively. K. G. Close 6 OpM would find "Harmony for Ear, Eye. As for recommending specific col- natural resources and the friendliness and vitality of its people, right in Europe, but our youngsters rebel at severe discipline. Few 7'h # , •I and Keyboard" a clear an'd direct leges. I cannot do that in this de- Aran yi felt that far too little musical experience was provided for parents cherished any faith that the experiment would succeed. HOW TO CALM ONE'S NERVES , presentation of this matter. partment. and I suggest instead that its young people. Adolescence is an extremely impressionable pe- It took less than a month to convince the skeptics that Francis I -R. B. M. you follow this progran: (1) Write riod, he knew. Love of music grows in a musical environment; con- Aranyi was on the right track with his youthful musicians. Wheth· • I am a music teacher, and I also to Mr. Burner Tuthill. Secretary . versely, without a musical environment, only the very talented er or not they liked his strictness, they loved the results his dis- conduct a volunteer church choir. CAN A COLLEGE GIRL National Association of Schools of weather through to a life-long enjoyment of good music. cipline made possible: ensemble music of an Inspir-ing and satis- Several people have recetuby asked MAJOR IN MUSIC? Music. Memphis College of Music, Something must be done. Why not a Youth Symphony? fying quality; a sense of accomplishment and definite progress. me for the name 0/ some prepara- 1822 Overton Park Ave .. Memphis "Impossible," Aranyi was told. "Children don't want to spend Soon Aranyi began to receive appeals from parents that had tion which singers mar take before l~ • I have a daughter who plans to 12, Tenn., asking him to send you a their spare time making music. Besides, there's no need of another nothing to do with music: "Won't you please tell John he should singing a solo in order to avoid the enter college next year, and she Iist of schools in the South that are 1 have marked Section A as / un- wants to major in either piano or orchestra, when we have school orchestras." get to bed earlier, Mr. Aranyi? He'll listen to you." "If only you sick, panicky feeling which most accredited hy the National Associa- of them have just before tliey sing. derst and it, but my books do not clarinet. She has had both school tion of Schools of Music; (2) that Eventually, however, Seattle's Music and Art Foundation be- would tell Mary she ought to eat a good breakfast every morning! Could you give me the name of sftch seem to make clear a rule for mark- and private instruction on these two you or your daughter write to the came interested in Aranyi's idea and agreed to sponsor a Youth Your word is law to her, 1\1r. Aranyi." a preparation? Mrs. W.J.S., Wis- ing Band C. As older students instruments, for six 'years, and 'We Secretary of each of perhaps a half Symphony Orchestra. Publicity was started, dates set for audi- Now,. nine years later, Francis Aranyi's Youth Symphony Or- consin. change them for practice, A may be should like to kno}1J whether it is dozen of these schools that are lo- tions, and everyone sat back and waited to see what would happen. chestra IS an established institution in Seattle. It is now a regional, the best harmony, but 'We want to possible to major in m.usic during cated in a part of the country that One hundred twenty children reported for auditions. Of these, rather than a civic, organization, for young people come from 1 do not know the name of any know what we are playing. G. J. H., a college course, how long it 'Would is suitable to your needs and desires, half were eliminated as not sufficiently advanced or talented for many towns around Puget Sound to the rehearsals and concerts. such preparation. nor would I tell New Jersey. take to graduate, and whether /ourth- asking for a catalogue; (3) that the program Aranyi had in mind. Many different races and creeds are represented, and every age it to you if I did! Every artist feels grade musical instruction is accept· you and your daughter visit two or The first few rehearsals of the new organization were attended from t.en to twenty, although most of the members are junior high a little fear before he begins to 1 am no! sure just what it is that able upon entering college. We three of these campuses in the course by almost as many parents as children. With ill-concealed skepti- a~ld hIgh school students. As a rule, membership hovers around play or sing, and even the greatest is puzzling you. I have hunted should also like to have 'You recom- of the year, and (4) that your through books by Kohler, but have mend some schools, preferably in cism the adults watched and listened as Aranyi laid the ground- eIghty. Each year a number of older ones leave to enter collecre or and most experienced performers daughter then be allowed to apply never get over this entirely. Prob- not been able to find these quota~ our state or in adjoining states. Any work for the Youth Symphony he dreamed of: an orchestra which, music schools in other states, or to take up music profeS5io~aIly. for admission to the school of her ably it is this bit of uncertainty that tions. If you had given the exact in/ormation and advice that raft may own choice. -K. G. though composed of young people in their early teens, would work Each year new recruits take their (Continued on Page 59) ETUDE-MARCH 1952 23 ~~------I 22 ETUDE-MARCH 1952 -~l"4"""------V-'-O-L-'-N-'-S-T-'S-F-O-R-U~M-~. -. -. -C~O-"~d..cted b'l Hal·o'" Berkle!l- ORGANIST'SPAGE Studies to Develop "I'd be glad if you would tell me if there A Great American Organist- are any studies for the development of tlte modern violin technique, the technique a oiolinist needs to play Bartok and Pro- Modern kofieff, I mean. I can play Paganini quite well, but he does not help me with the mod- .Virgil Fox ems ... is there any book oj exercises that goes beyond Sevcik? ... J have done a lot Violin of SevCik, but I feel he does not go high enough in the positions •.. " ~D. K., Minnesota Technique by ALEXANDER McCURDY There is a book of good studies by H. M. Shapiro entitled "Eight Modem Studies for Violin," published by Omega Music Edition, New York. This is a new publishing firm, it is to break the habit. And it is one of the finger is repeatedly used on neighboring but I am sure you can obtain the book from most widespread and persistent of student strings; as, for instance, Ex. C: HE CHEAT Baroque organ of St. service that it is necessary to go at least an the publishers of ETUDE. These studies faults. hour early in order to find a seat. In the T Thomas' Church in Leipzig made the are very modern in mood. They contain There is only one way for you to correct barrel-vaulted ceiling reverberate. Critical summer, when nearby Teachers College of few bowing problems, but they do develop it: you must make the lad very conscious Leipzigers listened, and agreed the foreign Columbia University is crowded with stu- an acute fingerboard sense in the left hand. of his fourth finger. Make sure that he visitor to be worthy of the instrument once dents, more than a thousand disappointed in the Riverside Church. Tn th afternoon As for exercises, Dr. Dounis' "Artist's clearly realizes "what a handicap a curled- played by Bach himself. worshippers are turned away at Riverside he plays for Part I o£ Menel Iss hn's "Eli- J. C. Technique of Violin Playing" starts, one down fourth finger will be when he wants The visiting organist who was the only every Sunday. jah." At eight o'clock he takes a sle per to might almost sa y, where Sevcik left off. to play at a rapid tempo. Demonstrate the Stubborn though the habit often is, this foreigner ever. to play a recital in St. Those in authority at Riverside have Pittsburgh, and practices all day Monday It is a very valuable book, though, to my impossibility of getting such a finger into kind of practice should overcome it within Thomas' Church and one of the few who long recognized the importance of music for a recital Monday evening. He I aves mind, some of the exercises go beyond place, with a finn grip, in a passage of a couple of weeks-s-and your pupil will be have ventured to play an all-Bach program in the church service, and when the post early Tuesday morning for Youngst Will what is needful or practical. rapid sixteenths. Then tell him that for the delighted with the increased facility of his there, was Virgil Fox, now organist at of organist and choirmaster fell vacant Ohio, where he plays Tue lay vening, If you decide to spend much time on the next two or three weeks you will concen- left- hand technique. Riverside Church in New York. a few years ago, they determined to settle leaves Wednesday morning r r I velend, Shapiro studies and the Sevcik or Dounis trate all that one point to the exclusion of Doe of the most widely traveled organ- for nothing less than the best man avail- where he plays Wednc!':day vening, and exercises, there is a strong likelihood that everything else except true intonation. Give The Hand in Higher Positions ists in America today, Virgil Fox also is able. After a thorough survey, the music after the recital takes a train that brings your tone quality will suffer. To counteract him only exercises and studies that have no "I have been reading yonr articles in one of the most colorful. He began attract- committee decided that the man they most him back to lew York. Thur day morning. this tendency, work on a movement or two difficulty for him in either right hand or ETUDE for a long time ... but I don't reo ing attention at 17, when in Boston he wanted to see on the organ-bench at River- On Thursday and Fr-idu y h rehearses for from the Bach Solo Sonatas every day. Or left, and tell him to use the fourth finger member reading cnything about the shape became the first organist ever to win the side was Virgil Fox. Part Il of "Elijah," to be given the f llow- else a Spohr concerto. There is nothing like in preference to the open string whenever of the hand in the fourth, fifth, and sixth prize of the Federation of Women's Clubs. Fox' first inclination was to refuse. He ing Sunday, and on aturday prepares Bach or Spohr for building and keeping a possible. Give him also scales based on the positions. Some violinists begin curving Since then he has continued to acquire was and is in demand throughout the other music and programs. On unday he good tone. the hand toward the G string when begin- country as a concert organist. He feared pattern in Ex. A. fresh honors, has occupied a number of plays his regular rnorning sen-ice, plays ning the fou.rth position, while others keep important church positions, and has con- the responsible position at Riverside would for "Elijah" in the altern on and at eight A Curled Little Finger E...A the hand (with the tluunb high) practically certized extensively in this country, Can- not leave sufficient time for this part of o'clock takes the plane for an Francisco, ", .. My next question is about a pupil IF • '-fg the same as it was in tlie first position. 1 ada and Europe. his career. He is not a choirmaster and arriving there early Monday morning. ~' , 21. Eili of mine who keeps the little finger of his would appreciate yOUT comment on these As a boy in his home town of Princeton, does not pretend to be; but an important On Monday and Tuesday he prepares left hand curled down into the palm of his two styles." -W. E. H., New Jersey Illinois, Fox showed such promise that he part of the job at Riverside is training for a recital in Oakland Tuesday evening. hand when he is not using it. He brings it was accepted as a pupil by the great Mid- and supervision of the choristers. On Wednesday he conduct a class for up quickly enough, I'll admit, but I know Good intonotion in the higher positions delschulte, dean of Midwestern organists. The Riverside committee did not regard organists, lecturing and demonstrating at In the ascending scale the fourth finger it is a bad habit and I would like to break depends very largely on the shaping of the Next the young musician went to Baltimore these obstacles as insuperable, however. the organ. Wednesday evening he flies should be held down until the third finger him of it. I have had this problem before left hand, so what the hand is doing in the to study at the Peabody Conservatory. His A compromise was reached whereby Fox down the coast to Los Angeles. where he is ill" place; in the descending scale, the with other pupils a.nd have been able to fifth position is of the first importance. teacher there was Louis Robert, whom he was to be free to concertize, and responsi- plays Friday evening. square open notes indicate that the fourth cure them of the habit, but with this boy 1 Let us start with the third position, and was later to succeed as head of Peabody's bility for the choristers was turned over On Sunday he Hies to Denver, where he finger should stop these notes, without don't seem, able to get anywhere. Can yon consider what can happen there. The thumb organ department. to Richard Weagley. A specialist in voice is to play l\1onday evening. Then he flies sounding them, at the moment the second suggest an approach or some exercises or can be lying back along the neck or it can Even in his student days, Fox had ac- and in choral conducting, Weagley had to Wichita Falls, Texas, for a recital Tues- finger is being played. Similar scales should something that will help? The boy is quite be straight up opposite the second finger. quired the artist's habit of learning from worked with Fox on the same terms at day evening. On Wednesday he plays in be practiced in the keys of C, D, E, and F ~ a good violinist in other respects: he is Unless an upward shift has to be made. the everything he sees and hears. In addition churches in Baltimore, Maryland and Han- Dallas, on Thursday in Memphis. and on all starting with the second finger 011 the playing the 5th Concerto of Mozart ... shaping of the thumb is entirely a matter of to his studies at Peabody, he .lost, no op- over, Pennsylvania. Together they are a Friday he arrives back in ~ew York by G string. Perhaps it is because he is more advanced the player's technical individuality. For a portunity to hear the great organists of great team which provides for the wor- plane to prepare for the next Sunday after- Another good exercise is Ex. B. Many than the others that it is more difficult for violinist whose hand is of average size or the day. He says that the two men who shipers at Riverside Church music of out- noon service, when they will be doing different figurations can be built around it him to break the habit. What do yon larger, the shaping for the fourth position most influenced his playing were the great standing quality. Brahms' "German Requiem" at the River- to avoid monotony. The fourth finger note think?" -Mrs. R. J. K., Wisconsin will be about the same as for the third. French master, Dr. Charles M. Courboin, , Under the terms of his present contract, side Church. should be sounded and the exercise prac- But when it is a question of the fifth and David McK. Williams of St. Barthol- Virgil Fox is allowed four Sundays off be- Fox is fortunate in having a fine assist- ticed on each pair of strings. It is II common fault, this curling the position, the picture is quite different. omew's in New York. tween October and J line. Otherwise he is ant at the Riverside Church Miss Roberta fourth finger down into the hand, and it If a shift is to be made from the third posi- As organist at Riverside Church, Fox expected to be on the job in New York. In Baily, who is also his concert manaeer- now occupies one of the most important must be eradicated if the player is to gain tion to the fifth, the thumb must be moved spite of the demands made by his position She is able to fill in at any time. With a church positions in America. The Riverside at Riverside, Fox is playing 70 concerts real fluency of technique. Most pupils ac- well back along the neck and the knuckle progra.m a~ elaborate as that presented by Church, built by the Rockefellers for Dr. quire it in quite early stages of advance- of the first finger moved outwards and for- this season. Here is a typical three-weeks' the Hiverside Church. it is essential to Harry Emerson Fosdick, is one of the few schedule: ment, for then there is no sense of handicap. Then you should invent and write out a wards-away from the neck-s-in order that h.ave a capable organist available at all churches anywhere so crowded at every On Sunday morning he plays his service The more advanced a student is, the harder few simple exercises in which the fourth the hand may (Continued on Page 50) tunes. (Continued on Page 58) 24 ETUDE-MARCH 1952 ETUDE-MARCH 1952 25 l---- PIANIST'S PAGE 130-40286 Prelude in D Minor hem: but the worst an artist can do is to An excellent little number reminiscent of the Brahms piano idiom, with a fine example of playing two against three. Left hand say, ;'You see, Madam, after giving a stren. accuracy in making the wide skips is important. Observe all pedal markings very carefuIIy. And remember always that in a piece Adventures of uous concert like this it takes a while to like this one, the piano must sing. Grade 4. ABRAM CHASINS come down to earth. Sometimes I am so far away that for one brief moment 1 be. Andante (J'92.100). Op.13,No.5 lieve I wouldn't recognize even my own J mother ... so you will have to excuse me." ~ fl.. .,,, n~ -s> : ..-- . : a Piano Teacher Please don't put your artist through such torture. After the concert give him a few 3 I ~-:: ~ ~ minutes to catch his breath, then go up to • • 1 ~ - 1I .. '- p malta espressivo ... ~ilJ; him and say something like this: "I am sempre legato --= Mrs. Minnie Biddywee. It was a great pleas- Good teachers, pests, ~ 3 I I I I ure (or thrill) hearing you play again to- . night. I met you in Keokuk (Iowa) after and a miracle your concert there five years ago." ... The =:-,J 2 1I grateful artist will probably reply thus: ::::;t 5 ~- 4J~~-3 3 3 t _,,~ "Oh yes, Mrs. Biddywee, 1 remember you ~ 3 t e.~ -lrU- lli 5 3 A\.. __ -, by GUY MAIER well" ... (even if he doesn't). "We did "'--- JA\.._----'A A have a good time at that party, didn't we?" Everybody will then be happy if you move on at once and give the next "fan" IRACLES still happen-even to piano stopped them to comment or help, the pu- his chance ... And even if you think you M. teachers if they expect them to hap- pils could start right out again at the stop- know the artist well, always remind him, pen! ... Such a miracle met me recently ping place! This is remarkable when you first, who you arc. At such a time as this during a three day \Vorkshop at Texas remember that most of these were young you I11U5tnot expect him to remember any· Wesleyan College in Fort Worth with 130 people between the ages of five and sixteen thing or anybody ... He will be doubly teachers and students. Other Texas teach- ... just happy, musical, well-taught Ameri- grateful if you do not ask for his auto- ers and musicians from Oklahoma, Arkan- can youngsters. No prodigies, no inAated graph, for his hands, like his head and sas, Louisiana and New Mexico were there "geniuses" heart are now tired and empty ... also to hear witness. So, for three days I lived in the Music ON BEING A GOOD TEACHER This miracle proved again what active, Teachers' Heaven! intelligent music-teacher cooperation can If Fort Worth can pass such a miracle, A reader writes: "I have really tried to accomplish. Fort Worth is the proud pos- what about fifty other cities of our land? be a thorough teacher this year j but the sessor of one of the best Piano Teachers' It will take only two or three capable, ener- more thorough I get the more 1 feel that Forums in the land. Its entrance require- getic teachers to lead a Forum in your com- there's so darn much to teach! Ihave taken 3 ments and teaching standards are exception- munity ... Try it. Set your sights high ... to planning and writing out in advance each f':\ mf ally high. Any teacher who "rates" to join Accept only teachers who can meet strict pupil's assignment for every lesson, which must be a truly capable teacher. requirements ... Such an organization can means that 1 have to think about everyone OUf Workshop program told the Forum's revolutionize your city's piano teaching of thern for ten or fifteen minutes outside objectives: "The Piano Teachers' Forum standards and ethics . . . And how most the lesson time. That way I can catch my- is a community organization which has as cities need such a musical revolution J self before I stick too long on one point or r its prime purpose the betterment of piano piece. There's still a long way to go before teaching. It meets twice monthly to dis- PESTS 1 reach the streamlined directness that is cuss teaching problems, to explore and hear The concert pianist has just played his my ideal. and see the best in new teaching materials. final encore after a long and exacting pro- "I can't agree with some teachers who Extensive listings of all materials discussed gram. He has endured months of exhaust- claim that everything will be taken care at each meeting are available to Forum ing touring, traveling night after night on of if students memorize a certain number 3 members and to local music dealers." trains and planes, week after week through of pieces each year, because my pupils allargando ff At these fortnightly meetings the Forum every variety of climate and weather, with are learning a great deal about reading, f ------. dim. --= / leaders, Mrs. Grace Lankford (President) daily practice sessions in strange places playing and music without doing any mem- rs: and Mr. Geo.rge Anson (Director), both and on horrible instruments, endless news- orizing. I'm learning a lot about note- tip-top musicians themselves, play and peda- paper interviews, official parties and recep- reading too, for I've found out that it gogically analyze recent piano publications. tions, noisy hotels, uncomfortable beds, in- has very little to do with musical abil- These dynamic sessions are punctuated by different food. ity per se. It's very hard for most kids, 8-·····: :>V :>lJ ~V:> :> round-table discussions of technics, proce- He is plumb tired-out. As he steps off the and they hate it. That is a healthy sign- Lento ------dures, business methods. Everything is so stage he is overwhelmed by a large, flor-id- . they'd rather be making music than learn· 1'1 motto rall }r•. 1 ~ alive that no teacher can afford to be faced female who gushes, "Guess who I • .~J ~ ing to read those pesky little symbols. ~ ------absent! am r' ... When he looks blank she sputters But I'm gradually breaking down and sim- But the miracle! ... I was not prepared accusingly, "Don't you remember me?" ... plifying reading processes until the compli- '- '~ . • • • I" c. .!. for the intense concentration, intelligent He will then mutter some polite, inconse- l pi'" dim. ~~ ... <...... cations seem less obnoxious to the pupils. mf PPJ comment, and above all the superb young quential words, or will confess he does not Marry of them are now not only reading ----'3' P{ J I~;.~!~ ~..,. • ~ ...J ~#j student playing which the Forum brought remember . . . "Why,H reproaches the more fluently but actually enjoying their . : to the classes. Seldom have I witnesed such dame, "I met you at Walla ,17alia, Wash- reading assignments. joyousness, such emotional and physical ington, seventeen years ago this month! "But, oh Gee, I wish I were a good 1I 2 ':"ljf- t • !:-~• ::j! I-I..J 5 2 - freedom, or heard such live rhythm and Have you forgotten the party we gave for teacher!" . . . ~ 8---': 5 .= q~ ~ fine tone which pervaded the playing of you after your concert there?" ... 1.-- l( How about it, colleagues? Is she a good 100- w--, • . ~ _.' these pupils. And Hurrah! Whenever I Such incidents are invitations to maya -- If. 8,,' 8 teacher, or not? THE END 8···· I "----.A--..A __ ~"____J.L __ __'AL __ -'AL__ ~"___.1I AL -' Copyright 1928 by Oliver Ditson Company International Copyright Secured 26 ETUDE-MARCH 19;2 ETUDE-MARCH 1952 27 ~------~ b Piu mosso 5 4 Russian Sailors'Dance 4 2 from "The Red Poppy" 8;----_ ....__ ...::...... ------_.: ~ ~ J :: If~~ J Jl~ J "The Red Poppy" is one of several ballets written .by this modern Russian composer, and the Russian Sa£lot"s' De-nee is per. • • haps the best known section of this ballet. Note the use of staccato which plays an important p a r.t in the interpretation, and the abrupt changes of tempo so characteristic of Russian dances. The final movement calls for great accuracy in both hands and the closing measures should build up t oa great climax. Grade 4. REINHOLD GLIERE t-~ ff sf sf if sf if sf sf sf sf sf sf if Ar r, by Hen-ry Levine Pesante (J ,76) 5 2 4 t, I . ~ . Of· ... ~ .. "!~ ...... :J 7!~ 3 2~ I . I' .' . = r- '!":J -4!~~~ marcato • f' • 2' ~~~2 . I . .. 3~. . . . Prestissimo » > 2 > > ,~..:. 3-; ;,. ~ .;,. ~~ ----. 7 ~:;b~07 ~ ."iIl .If...... ~~qm ~ f ... I I 2 sf sf if f ~ : ~ '!' f ~-J .- :::: ~ 1! ~ ~ 4 2 • ~~2 ~i .... ~·i #~ =~ > p i #~ > ~. ..:T5 ~b~ ~~H··-~~-~FFI~--:::::::::;·_~-~-~-~m~-~~--ffr~·"-::=\.~"o~,,_~ 4 I I I I ~ ~q~~ 2 2 r Animato (J,116) 5 • 3 . .. f ~ t 2 3 I . t I r I':' oresc.t 2 I . ~:- ~ ~:: ~ ~ f 17 '!" :> > p C1'CSC. ff :> >--- 3 3 1) 2 t 5 2 3 4 3 2 3 2 Presto (J, 144) :;: ! _._. ____ ••• _0 ••••• _. _. ___ ••• ____ 0. I 2 5 8.;; nooo._·._ m ·..-__----;; m__mm_.._.__ _.__ m .. m ono .not.__ I 2~ I I 5 '.. • 2 3 4 2 4 > .11.... ;,. Hi;.}...)r... ;-~ ;,. H}.}.i 5J .• ~ } .J }., ~ ~ .... - -.. ~ "="' . t: ;?~ >2~J3 > > :> :> .. .. f . . .;,. I 2 I { ::;-- .. ~ ll.... .it:t+= ..:. > > > > > 3 i . . 5 I I 5 2 5 v T I :r if I 3 :i 3 I 3 4 L..J 3 ::> L.---J L--..J L-.-J 5 2 3 5 3 2 __ .., 3 2 2 I 8~·o. - - •• 0 •••••••• ~- •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 0 -- •••••• - 0 .------••••••• -.- •••• - ••••••••• 0 - •••••• -:t -.- -.-. A: ;,.;,. . ~ • ;,. ;,.... .;,. ;,. ;,.... ;,. ~;,..;,. ;,...... 8- 9 .. 2 2 -e { ~ ::;:- E:::S ~ cresco ff{ 4 2 ~ > > . . . . 2 4 ...... sf sf sf if if if if if if sf if L--.J '------J f. , From '.'Themes from the Great Ballets~r. by Henr~vine -r 410-41016 '---" L.....-l I 2 ~ ~ Copynght 1951 by Theodore Presser Co 5 4 28 . International Copyright Secured ETUIJE-lJrARCH 1952 l . ETUDE - MARCH 1952 29 110_26836 Lady Green Gown 130·41083 Piano & Forte A melodious piece which offers much as a diversion from more classic numbers. Let the gavotte tempo be well marked and the at ae c • Waltz cato chords be crisp and clearly articulated. A nice contrasting sect ion offers opportunity for use of a legato touch. Grade 3. Here is an attractive little piece which gives splendid practice in a number of important phases of piano playing. The rhythm Tempo di Gavotte T 5- I , , [, 'r .. ~ u~·"H" ~t ~ ~ p staccato '---' '---' '--' 3 5 1 L-..J L..-.J 4, 5 '--' L--J p staccato l~gato cresc., • 4 2 4~1I3 4\-----' I 2 f f ,it - 1 t :> :> ' . . ll~~ ~ 5, 4, II " ...... • .-..,1 .,itllls- e: :~.~ .. t ...... :.. . 1 2 I .I I 2 I 2 3 t: rallentando Fine 4 .~~ f • mf, \;~ ~~ ...... A'-- __ ---'A'----...J e .... A : I ~ I I .,; 4 , I A. I ~3 2 ° 5 Con graz i a 5 -- 5 4 ~ 2 2 3 1 ~ 3 , 3 ~ , 3 I ... .:. ~ j. . -, ~ ~ " II . . f' p staccato legato cresc: legato cresco f -=::::::::= , , :> It: , ll"!" , :> , "'---" -- , mf 2 ~- mf~. ~ .4 -9 .: : I 3 I I , I , Ped. simile 5" " 5 5 5 5 3 2 , ~ j. ;, t II 3)---.. ~lie.. 12 -(r ;,------I _. ------. , I It ,I rit. mf - ..DC.al Fine .. _4 • ... f /Clft9' ~p. - : , .. , I 2 '---' Copyright 1939 by Theodore Presser Co. .' British Copyright Secured ~Ioonlight Boat Song In this study three arpeggios are used, D major, G major, and A major. They are all fingered alike. For practice, it would be well to play each one descending as well as ascending. A ndante (jI : 112) ELLA KETTERER 3 5 4 t 2,.-- II ,~ 2~ t .2 3 3/f 3 2 I ~ "# .~, It. .1 mf~ f:::=- ~p -: ==>-"'~e mf- I:::: ~e ---..C~ .. ~~ : 2 '- ----'''_.1 I ~I 2 2 I =1<1 ~I ~ ., I ~ . 2 ' r,.... . ~ ~ ~,. , , , I I J , J ", ·3 ___ I 3 - 2~ 4'-----:- ,- -"0::::::::- ,,~ -, 2 • . ., tl ::::-----1 , --- . , rt: r y I mf v mf f.f D. C. al Fine -==---= ,. =- lltp .-' pp v _..E. '] . ..r. 1'it. ..! A. f A. f A. .. ---- : - I ~: ~I ~1 ..... ~ .. c::o"" , I I I ==-"'" L- -'''_.1 '------'A'-- ~"_.1 ==- A ..J From"28 MInIature Etudes"byEllaKetterer410-40240. British Copyright Secured Copyright 1951 by Oliver Ditson Company Copyright 1938 by Theodore Presser Co. International Copyright Secured ETUDE· MARCH 1952 31 30 ETUDE. MARCH 1952 " (.Z • 1\ ~t.---~: ,~. l#~: !~1=: /Jl~: ,l. ~~ ,> ~-;---- 0 0 ~. 0 0 0 0 110- 26864 0 Under the Hawaiian Moon 0 0 0 The late Frank Grey has many light melodious piano pieces to his or ed'i t and this is one of his hest. No profound technical e. points are involved here. It does call for a well marked waltz rhythm, with the grace notes imitating the steel guitar being : FRANK GREY (-) f played very smoothly. Grade 3. . ) ..Ie 'I ...... Ii.. .. ~...... • • • • ~~~ 0 0 0 Moderato (d,: 126) j j -, , I 2 2 .. - 130-41088 G 1· A fine study in syn copat io d h r aai .. 2 . n an p r a ar ng- N t Impseth t of Ouba Observe all dynamic markings very carefully. . Grade 21/ 2. . 0 e e ango rhythm which sets the mood of th e pIece.. Tango rhythm OLIVE DUNGAN L--- .J Ll ---1 L--- -' ,-::::=::,1 L....- 1 1\ 3 4 5 5 .--J L' __ -,I LI .J1 LI __ '--" l---J • 3 3 2 5 4 ~r I I • 2 .. 2 --- Ie. --.- --.- .. "*' • I. '<. 7Z t;- I p If ft t ==l-mp o -.-...- 'U , 0 I I rI I 2 5 ~ 5 L-.J 5 5 L---"- __ 1-' 5 5 ----JI5L' 4 ---J1 ---J1 L ----JI 1"-----" LI---" LI ---' ~"'----' 5 t.....--.. 2 t t 25 5t 4-I 3 2 t r f PP P r 2 I 2 3 I 2 3 lIst time only II Last time I f\ - -r-, ~ ------, ~4 * . ~CI. --.-. '<-; '" r~ -r r -I" r--. --;-----.. f PP IPPFine mf --- .------2 0 r .0 .. 5 . Smoothl y -----' - 5 ~ 4 ~ 3 ------I • '" mf - 1= -r--, ..... ~ ~ ~, ~ ..... 0 n 2 5 I 2 -.0 ... 1 3 I 2 I 2 1 r 3 I A A II II II D.S. al Fine '* Roll chords from top note to bottom note. Copyright 1951 by Oliver Ditson Company Copyright 1939 by Theodore Presser Co. International Copyright Secured Britisb Copyright ",d ETUDE-MARCH 1952 33 32 ETUDE. ARCH /lJ' • 110.40137 Toys on Parade 130-41086 The Good Ship Rover Grade 2~2. Grade 2~;. ANNE ROBINSON FREDERICK C. PETRICH '(Toy Trumpet) 1":\ a tempo Brightly (J:126) 6 4 6 ~ . . - 3 :> f ~ ~ i I ~ 1 -Vi IlJ mf cantabile I~ poco 1'it. ~~. mf (Toy Drum) v I-- ---. e-- 2 3 • 5 112' L (Toy Piccolo) 5 Vigoroso J 5 5 2 »->: ---.... ~ ~ R.H. :> >- >------~ t: v v >- >- mIl f , I , , , , , , L.H. I I :> <:»: <:>: ~. ~. . . . . I 5 I I , simile I 2 2 3 2 3 5 4 5 8 --- - _ . 5 > -r--; 5 2 >- :> 2 ---. ------~ . COl --- '- 0 , , P, , I I , , , , , , · I " t - ~ .~ ~~~ ~~~ ~ I-"~ "" mf , , , f , , I , , · I I I I I -...../ ~ '----../ . t ...... 2 I 1 3 • 5 5 D. S. al Coda 3 f\ I 1":\ a tempo 2 :> 1 v-; fading away malta dim. =j::::===f==~- 1'it. CODA poco rit. R.H. • ------c... '>R.H. 'I. R.H. ' 'I I I 233 2 • 5 5 4 ~~tr~!p ~ Copyright 1950 by Theodore Presser Co. L.H. L.H. International Copyright Secured Copyright 1951 by Oliver Ditson Company International Copyright Secured 34 ETUDE-MARCH 1952 L--J ETUDE-MARCH 1952 35 .. p TRIO 5 110 - 02311 Over HIll and Dale 2 4 3 4 3 /I /I /I ,,~ 2 /'" ~ March II ~ 2 I 2 I t • ... ~. One' of the most popular marches by a composer who was a most prolific writer of melodious pieces. It-should be played· · i: with steady rhythm. and the sixteenth note passages must be clear and smooth. Grade 3. · e 10-"· ! t m"":' A - - H. ENGELMANN, Op. 270 Vivace "'2 t ~ ...... 5 l..- 1 1 I 3 2 3 cresc. 4 P P mf /I /I ~ t/31 #t~..l3_.... t 3 II " ~-- ~.~ - 3 · I ~ .. e: • 3 /lP~ 1f • cresco - /I ~z, ,.. JI." .. A ,. I I ! • • • .~- ...... -V mf scherzu nd o ~ II /I /I ~ ~ -;;. :. .. /. :. . 3 2 t 2 I . . 1 " " 2 · -- .~ e v: ~ , pi • === .. .. "~ ~ I A • • ...... ...... ~ 10-" ~ 2 t 2 3 2 /I 5 II A /I A ~ h tr~ ~ .. rr>: ~ .~ .~ 2, 11. 112. · " "A " " t ~ J • ...... - - f cresco ~ ~ ~PI ff f- A .. #. I II ••• p ...... - r . JI.. 3 2 1 staccato p scherzando stace. /I A A I 11. 112. ~ 323 4 "A~ • II., f" 2 t ~ ffp AA ffif f ff D. C. al Fi1te se1tza repetizio1te Copyright 1897 by Theodore Presser Co. Fine 36 Copyright 1925 by Marie C. Engelmann ETUDE .MARCH 1952 ~_...... _------~ ETUDE· MARCH 1952 37 p 130·41087 Seminole Hunting Ground 130- 41087 Seminole Hunting Ground Grade 2. Grade 2. OLIVE DUNGAN SECONDO A. S.C.A.P. OLIVE DUNGAN PRIMO A.S.C.A.P. Slowly and evenly (J: ca. 8S) 112. 3 1 3 11. t t 11 >- >- f 1 2 >- >- ::c--... :> >- % ~ e: :i ...~ ...~. --::: ~ ... ~f9" e e' :i ...~ * •. ~ ~ . f "p f "p " . . . . @ 0 0 .... ~ :;::::..--- 0 0 .... >- >- >- :> ------>- >- f>-pp f>pp ppp Fine mf f-:::=>- pp f=- pp ppp Fine mf 1 3 t 4~ t 5::>---- __ ::;:::::.- 4 8···············. 5 ------=- --~ 4 3 5 ------$S ------>------~ ...... -& "9 ,'it t 1'if. 3 t 4-- T 4 4 2 2 2 t 2 t . ." t: 1 4 .. 2 I 2 1 2 3 I 2 3.( '4 4 D. S. at Fine "D. S. al Fine . Copyright 1951 by Oliver Ditson Company International Copyright Secured 430-40121 Billy Hurt His Knee Grade 1%. 430-40121 Billy Hurt His Knee SECONDO Grade 1%. lIioderato (r about 96-100) LOUISE DITTENHAVER PRIMO LOUISE D1TTENHAVER 3 2 3 (~ b ~ 2"--"'" 2 4 t 4 3 Md0 era t 0 z a out 96-100 1 4~1 2 ~, .., t f:- f:- f- 11Ip p It 7 '/ v I Bil-ly hurt his knee; a my, 0 me! ~hft shall we l!cIo? Paint it red or blue? We'll wrap it in a "p / p / 2 5 t 3 1 4 2 u .. .. 1 2 1 2 3~3 ..5 .. 3 2 2 2 4 3 ~ 2 ~ 2~ 4.-~ >- p mf _--1- __ Glad it wa~ n't me! t ...... ,;;;" . I .. . I mf I. f \ f banda ewhite;Then'tWlll be all well by mght.Bll-ly hurt hIS knee; Oh, glad-it was-n't me, glad It-was-n't me! ~ _ 1 P 3 2 4 1. 5 5 4 3 2 2 I I 4 2 >- FromULet's Play Duets"by Louise Dittenhaver. t 2 3 .. 1 ,!, 3~3 3 2 ...... Copyright 1947 by Oliver Ditson Company British Copyright Secured ------38 ETUIJE - MARCH 1952 ETUDE-MARCH 1952 39 ~ ..._------p 2 ~ 11 112. 114-26815 Romany Oaprice ~ ,rlf~~If;o~~....All...... 1I~ r-.:;- • !...~ t-..;. t-. L ~ ~ ,.e .. !,.••.•• • ~o . j ... If - ff - II ,.." L I . : .~ . . -. ':' ':' . ~ ~.. . • •• :## ff - : . -. __ -.J -.J I · ...... l-I .... PIANO rit. ,., cresco mf ,., f ~~ v ,., !: ~ 1-,. .. ~,.~..... • .> _ ;;1I_~b~r,.~.. ~ ------ro: 0 ----.--. ,., 3 V , ,., ~~ I ffz ffz ~ 0 0 ,., ,., 3 0 3 0 3 • • • • #..... :: ~ U: z> i___ ~ ~ :: ~ ~i ----- f - ~ :>~ -,j -,j -, -.t 14 ...... , ... I:;;; 'Z .. c- :> .. f 8...... ·······: 114· 40002 Dancing Fireflies A. LOUIS SCARMOLIN Moderato a tempo,., ,., V • ~ V ---- v VIOLIN " . . rit. p dolce ratt. • I~.~ , a tempo I " " " ---- j I ~ • • 'rit. r I r i ..." I· r..--r • p dolce ----. mf .... d II.) b.)· --- • 1- .... --- ~ V ~ -fi.. e' V ? V I - - __0 · . - . o • mf P rall. o I "iI" " -;- · ~e •• ~l~:.J:1 ...... ~ ~j .:: ~tU11 :;l:;l:; ~j$:1 :: mf p raIl. 1 ... rti# ---- . . T ,., :> >- :> a tempo ,., affret ,., ,.", ,., Pili mosso II ,., V n. :> . . 1314 204 o . . . • • ,·all. ~ ~ ; mf .JI a tempo • . • .... -r-#" ' _ •• I-J '" ...... I" '" .... ~ ... --- 11 If=-i ,·all...... ••• - - ., .• 1- f 1 ... ----- .. 1 ------l~~~~mf~~~ ... • :>:> :> ::> # Copyright 1949by Theodore Presser Co. British Copyright Secured Copyright 1939 by Theodore Presser Co. British Copyright Secured ETUDE·MARCH 1952 41 40 ETUDE. MARCH 1952 h ~ ...... _------'r p b5____..4 324 t52 Hammond Registration Sighing,Weeping, SorroW';Pain " ------.; ~12 ..;;, ,-.. r b.. ;. 1 .~ t>.. ~ ... t>-# .~ Sw.@ (10)105761 540 from Cantata No. 21 "I Suffered Much From Anguish Sore ~-~. Gt.lm (11) 20 5665 321 '--.: ~ , <:» JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH I- .. • .... )l :126 I ~2 2 3 2 5 2 I 2 - 5 3 5 3 2 3 I 5~ 2 3 I 5~ 3 t 4 4 5 2 t 2 t 3 t 3 2 4 2 Sw.@ I 2 t~ 2 I 2 y,---, ~ ,~,. t ~ :.----.; t Ii ...... v v__ :--.... v v v v .. L v u v v LV~ : A A A ~ ~. A A A A ~A ..------v __ f.\ v v v v ".~ _7"--.. __ b..... ~ ~ I ~ .... . --;----- ~ ...... - PEDAL ~ A A A "'---'A <:» ..-/ ~ ../ Pea.. 52 A A A A "---..-/ -.... . r.- -~ I - - f.\ 54 ::I i ~ 2 3 1 2 1 2 ~ 5____ ~ t 5 2 t 2 5 17'. 2 \ • v v v v-~ L~ v _v v v v f.\ I A A A A A A ~A '--..:A ":.J A '-" ~ A v v v v v v v v 131- 40428 The Little Road to Kerry A A '-' A A CHARLES O. ROOS CHARLES WAKEFIELD CADMAN A A A Moderato espressivo mp (brightly) ,----;;--, 3 I 3 I t 2 2 • VOICE . L ~", .. ~ ,...-;;--.'3' When youth was at_ the spring-time, And 2 3 2 '3 t 2 3 '4 3 2 3 4 3 3-4 3 I~ 512 .~ '" 2 " 'Ir r ~ rn ',3'''- ~ '3' ~ ~ • ,.. - L I I ... .. v v V ~. ~ ~ ~ ~ v v v v v ~ v v v v v- ';f np I f~F'" f"''' ..: • . A ('\ A A A A A A '--..:~ ~ -6J- ~ I -6J-'_ ~ ... A • .. i - 5~ 4 3 5 5 4 2 I 42 3 I f.\ 2 3 I I 2 3 5~ I 2 3 , I P ----- 0 . . , , I r '--" v 3-4 ... • 3-4 . "2 t 5, '2 t I ' a- far wan-der'd With heart that knew • 'Ir ~ 45' 4 3 'tr 2 3 2 4 '212343 2 51 3 'I 2 3 laugh-ter ev - 'ry - where, ~ng trails I no} care; But I 2 t 4 .; f.\ 54 I '" ~ I I - I . ~ I '-' t: I v' v v v v • r ." q~' v v vf.\v v r .r t..!=f i I U·· r L ~ ~"'QF'" l~~ .JL..=- I ~ . : • '- A A A A A A A A A 1 . A I'" 1'6 5 : decresc. rall ...... ~' Study in Red Call ing me. VLADIMIR PADWA Iit- tie road L to Ker- ry. The wind - ing road to Ker-ry, Allegretto (J, 8") 4 II 2 4 ~5 . 2=--.- ~ 3 2 ~- ~ . . - . ~ . , ! 1- decresc.rr rall P - f ,..---:. ~. : /"::, /"""- /"""------. ---. --. /'::I~' c: F- . ~i1 ...~ .~.... ..-- I ~ ....- ..-- 1.000""" 5 4 2 mp -<: I - 3 5 2 4 I 3 4 5 Jl I II 2 . 2 1 2 I I , , . . " ••. . . . . · The sea no My . . . . . · I ...... I 1 'I , ) r I ~ p - - f ~ .. ..~.~~~~~~f.' marcato •• -l fI- .,fI-' . .~ : , , ,.,. 3 , 4 '1 .... mf '--_-AA ~'_ __ 4___'~ Meno mosso ~ - ~ Jl 3 2 1 p , I , 3, !.-:-.2 . p f , . . . mJ . . . . . I 1 •• If' ~ I ~ •• •• •• - , ~~"!'.' ~ f heart is p a - way, I want to walk green hills a-gain At twi-light of the day; So ,. ,.1>•• ~ ~~ .fI, I~~.~~ t: ... ~ ~: 1":\ d-----D. ~. I~'l·"':------...... m·..... 3 2 3 , I ~ if 3 S 5 p FromllMusical Rainbow" by Vladimir Padwa 430·41010- -- ~ Copyright 1951 by Oliver Di t so n Company International Copyright Secured p Walking a Tight Rope Changing fingers on one note is quite a stunt but can be lots of fun. See whether you can do it smoothly and quickly. '-..:'! ADA RICHTER when the stars of hcav- en Shine clear a-cross the foam, I hear the road t o ,.. Ke r - ry, The Tempo commodo t'::I - ______5 112. I _ 43 ~. t~3 4 3 2 1 2 1 4 3 2 n. 4312'23 4 3 2 t 2 3 4_'23 - . · ?J r I~ ..... mf p f f p pFille ...... · . . · . . . · · , I I , t I I I tenderly affettuoso pp ..all. 2 ~. ~ " 5 5 fi fi 4 3 3 2 11 112 , 1 1 3 fi I ·t 3 5 , 2 5 lit-tie road_ to Ker- ry, The wind - ing road to Ker- ry '1 Call __ me horne. . . . . · . ..· . I~ -6' .. i;l9: liP: liP: .. 4" - p f mf p p p ~ ..b.. .L . .-c------. · 1 ", 1 2 34-32 t t3'f32...... 123432t 432 4 3 4 . 4 - D. C. al Fille From "More Stunts" by Ada Richter 410· 41010. 44 Copyright 1950 by Theodore Presser Co. British Copyright Secured ETUDE.~fARCH 1952 ETUDE·MARCH 1952 45 ~------+ The Sweetest Story Ever Told 110-23950 Priscilla on Sunday Moderato MATHILDE BILBRO R. M. STULTS ----- 1/"'C 1 2~ 3..-- Moderato '" 5 3 '"1 3 1 f. Pris ~ c il , La t akes her pa r-a-ao l , And off to church she goes. Oh , she's a so-ber lit-tIe Miss,And sweet-er1'------'than a rose. She Tell me, do you love me? Tell me soft -Iy, sweet-ly as of old! Tell me that you · "II' r». 13 2 3 2 1 13 2 1 3 . 5 3 5 3 . 5 '" 5 ~ 3- 5 -- 3 2 ~1 3~1 1.'----3 5 3 1 ~3. 2 1 2 5 2 2 '" 1 2 5 5 3 '" a tempo 3 I 3 1 1 2 5 ...... , 2_ 5 1 f. .... -0- '" loves to go to Sunday School.She knows her l es-son too. I think she'sjust the nic-est Ii t· tle girl! Don't you? ~ mp ~ .. :J ~ -- raIl...... ------=---. • love me, For that's the sweet-est sto-ry ev - er told. Tell me, do you love me? 5 5 5 3 2 5 2 1 5 ~ 1 13 f:. !: $:: I'- 6" 2 5 .. Copyright 1928 by Theodore Presser Co. British Copyright Secured ·• 5 1 1 1 2 5 The Ghost Stalks at Midnight 130· 41084 3_ 5 (":\ 2 5 MARTHA BECK 2 1 1 2 1 1 Allegro (J , 98) , " P.P ~?:1 raIl. b-z:j5'- 1-J Whis-persoft-Iy,sweet-Iyas of old! Tell me that you love me, For. that'sthesweeteststoryever told. ! f. :> .- -- 5 mp cresc. 71ft' 71ft' .P (;\, R2f~ ~ 1 2 I ~~ 1 J 1 . . Il±;. J . . . . J ~ f:- ~ . . J~ . . ~ . ·• ...... • 1 • 1 ... -/S. 5 I", 2 1 I 2 1 I '" 2 ';j1 ~~. 1 a '2 I, '2 I. 5 3 L.H. From Bruce Carletons' "Grab. Bagv . 410- ~ ~ - CONSERVATORY. 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Copyright Hl50 by Theodore Presser Co. 48 British Copyrighl secured ~------_-----.ETllIJE-!ofARCH 1952 ETUDE-MARCH 19,,2 49 THE SINGING TOWERS POINTS ON PIANO TEACHING Third annual (Continued from Page 9) OF NORTH AMERICA TEMPLE UNIVERSITY STUDYTOUR TO THE EUROPEAN tram Century are alwoys good news. season: •• new music! Each year them, and encourage the pupil to dis- passes in the sky'-what an inspira- This season we have the good fortune PART II for 51 years music teachers have cover others for- himself. While I tion it was to me as I played that to be able to include a useful group found new and interesting materiol (Continued from Page 19) can scarcely subscribe to the theory particular passage! of Organ Solos as well os a group of MUSIl: FESTIVALS awai'ting them at their Century Deal- (6 graduate or undergraduate credits) of making "a game" out of serious "As to the Rubato, Chopin asked charming Easy Duets. Be sure to see er. This year we should like especially that the accompanying left hand be was most gratifying; cars were Faculty: WILBERT HITCHNER, Dir. DEPT. of MUSIC, ~emple ~niversity, and study, I favor every Iegttimate" de- them at your Century Deoler-soon. were completely drained-they had LOUIS G. WERSEN, Dir. Music Education, City of Philadelphia, assisted by to call your attention to the follow- vice whereby interest may be sub- maintained rigorously on time, and no money with which to build a parked for miles around, people FRANCES ROBINSON, San Jose State College, Cal. ing First and Second Grade Piano stituted for drudgery. the melodic part delivered with ORGAN SOLOS tower.When one of the graduates, listened in the chapel, under the Three groups leave .July 10 July 10 j"ly 26 material freedom of expression including (Hammond Organ Registration The teacher's technical responsi- all oil man, suggested that an oll trees, on the lawns and in the clois. return ..... Aug. 18 Sept. 4 Sept. 4 bilities extend beyond instruction in even a slight alteration of the Included) derrick be adapted to bell tower ter, The construction of the tower PIANO SOLOS· GRADE 1 TOTAL COST New York back to New York FROM $987 facility. He must also make his tempo. This is readily feasible: one use, their problem was. solved. dBllt which will permanently house the Arranged by including travel, accommodation, meals, sightseeing, excursions, lectures, seminars lingers slightly here, accelerates a Kenneth Walton. A.A.G.D .. A.R.C.D. Valley Forge carillon is under way. 4025 Bagpipe Capers, C-I-2 .Dvortna students understand what technic this rare carillon tower rs erect.e in and tickets to 25-30 superlative performances at the Holland, Coso Is, Provence, 4019 Bareback Rider, The, C .. Drortne 3927 AriOlo, G J. 8. HI~b really is-s-the means to an end. Hans little there, neither of the hands is a perfect setting, high enough up so The Peace Tower carillon at Ot- Salzburg, Lucerne, Bayreuth and Edinburgh festivals, in Spai~,.ltaly, S:andinavia, 4017 Dreamland, C riecrtne 4005 Consolation. E ~lendeluobD von Bulow used to say that the given any particular lead or prom- 3931 Cornatlon March. f,a f'ropht, E~ that the music carries well over the tawa is visited by more people per- Landon, Poris. (This trip is also arailable to those not deslflng credd.) 4024 Hop Scotch, C.I·2 , Wedberg MeYubtfr 4020 La Conga. G. . nvonne pianist's three requisites were (1) inence. Compensations occur, which 3930 Elegl.e. Em ~hllt~1 town. The Alfred carillonneur, Mr. haps, than any other in the world, For comprehensive brochure MT write to *4021 My Bunny. F. ..IIopkins 3932 Even,ng Star. TannAllUtr. G .Wagner technic, (2) technic, and (3) technic re-establish the over-all balance. In 4006 March of the Prlel!l. A/h/ill, F Ray Wingate, plays a Christmas several thousand a day making the DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC, Teachers College, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY 4022 Puzzle Piece No. l, C. Wedllar!: ~lendeiliohn *4018 Scissors Man, The, C. ". _D\"orine -but he added an explanation of the case of Weber's music, for in- 4011 Meditation f,o/ll T,o,llU. 0 llalltntL Eveprogram and one on New Yea.r's ascent of the tower during the sum- Philadelphia 22, Po. or STUDY ABROAD INC., 250 West 57 St .. NYC. 4023 Seesaw Up-Seesaw Down, C. "·edberg 4008 Old Cathedral, The, G... 1l0llkioi this much misquoted maxitp : "Tech- stance, Chopin recommended the 3928 Palms. The. Ah Flure Eve,in addition to the regular twice mer months. It is placed in the 4034 Wilson Clog-Jelly Jig, D-F·I·2 4009 Slavonic Oance, NO.2. Em l>ronk aee. Guenther nic is the art of sounding the right preceding way of playing. He in- 3929 Star of the Ellt, E., KennedY a week recitals. Also the bells are central architectural feature of the note, at the right moment, in the dicated it to me many times, and ~g~b~:;~zoe~rl;::~7,o,~ 'FlcdUlnll~', F l~~~~~ broadcast from Syracuse, New York Houses of Parliament, the tower MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB PIANO SOLOS. GRADE 2 right way." This paraphrases a say- it seems to me that I still hear during the Christmas holidays. being a national symbol somewhat Variations for Pianoforte jug of Bach's-"One must put the the sound of his voice. EASY DUETS • 1 PIANO-4 HANDS carillon at Stanford Univer- comparable to the dome of the Capt- 4027 Bucking Brnnco, O. . ... Krevitt Th; by EDWARD BALLANTINE 4035 Calltain Jinks, A .. arr , Guenther true finger on the true key, on the "But what a great discrimination sity is located in the Hoover Library. tol in \Vashington. This carillon of 4032 Invention, C. Foldes 4043 Bu,les and Oruml. G.I .. , .. l)rorlne true beat." The wise teacher rec- must be observed when applying the 4044 Congratulation Minuet, F-2 It was the gift of the Belgium-Amer- 53 bells was installed by authority First Series-in the styles of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Grieg, 4030 Just scuuese, O. Cadzow Ueettloren.Quenlbl'r 4036 Kate Kearney Waltz, C. urr. Guenther ognizes the need for facility but above-mentioned princi ple (which, 4042 Flaglhlp, The. C_I , nenre ican Educational Foundation and of Parliament to commemorate the MacDowell, Deb.ussy, Liszt, etc. $1.00 4031 Lullahy in the Dark Wind, C ('adzow 4041 H!f:yseed. C·I·2 ., . DrorJne relegates it to its proper place to a degree, is also valid for the in- dedicated to Mr. Hoover in recog- peace of 1918 and as part of the Second Series-in the styles of Schumann, Bach, Brahms, Strauss, 4029 March for New Shoes, Eb Cadzow R. which is never a goal in itself but terpretation of Bach and the other Dominion memorial to the First 4013 Meditation. 'l'lwis, Sim/) .. C-2-3 PIANO SOLOS· GRADES 3 10 5 nition of his service to tile Belgian Gershwin, Sousa, etc. $1.25 Massenet-Graham a means of expressing music. old masters)! peopleduring the First World War. World War. Percival Price was the 4012 Narcissus, Simplified, G-2-3 As to working materials, the "Chopin said that the hand should 4011l Congratulation Mlnuel. D·3 This carillon was installed accord- first carillonneur. Published separately Nevln-Honktns UN'ttloreo-Gumtbl'f 44026 On Top of Old Smoky. C ... arr. Lambert study of the Well Tempered Clavi- always remain absolutely quiet, even 4014 Marcil. Lore 01 TAre. O'lfftDU, •• ing to the plans of Dr. Lefevere who These bells were played for the 4028 Sambaline, D.. Krevitt chord is above all and absolutely when passing the thumb under, in ProkollelT·Gurnlbl'f first time under tragic circumstances. MARY AND THE LAMB FOREVER 4033 Witehcraft, Am. 4038 Muurka In F. OP. 68, Ho. 3.·3 ChoDln eave the first concert when it was .. SLeiner necessary. The Three C's-Clem- scales and arpeggios. In order to 4039 Moment MUIJul, OP. 94. HI. 2. A".4 March in the style of Sousa Sehubert inaugurated on June 20. 1941 when Canada was celebrating its Diamond • The pieces hare words for singing, if .50 Band 2.50 enti, Cramer, and Czerny-are no acquire finger independence, he rec- 4040 Moment MUlhal, op. 94, Ho. 6, A, .• the momentous and impressive dedi- Jubilee o[ Confederation on July 1, Piano solo desired. &hubl'rt 2.50 longer so "fashionable" as they ommended Jetting the fingers fall 4016 Sabre Dine •• Gal/fto 81f1ltt •• 3.4 cation ceremony of the Library took 1927.~ Thousands of people had gone 2 pianos, 4 hands 1.00 Orchestra Century Edition is 20c a copy! once were, but they are valuable KhllehlllOllrllll upon the keys freely and lightly, 4037 Son Ita In F. Major, ·3 8earlltU place. The Library Tower, a repro- to Ottawa to witness the celebration, THE ARTHU.R P. SCHMIDT CO •• Inc. Our graded·ond-clossified and our com- notwithstanding, especially Czerny. with much suppleness and no heavi- Century Edition is 20c • copy! duction of the old cathedral to''o'er which was also the occasion for the plete catolog listing over 4000 numben is When practiced with variety (of ness at all in the hand." 120 Boylston St. Boston. Mass. free at your dealer or on request from us. Century catalogs or. Itll on rtqullt ot at Salamanca. Spain, built on the dedication of the new carillon. Col. tone and speed), these exercises are And here is a brief observation your deoter or from us, 4.000acre campus, is considered by Charles A. Lindberg, after his fam- CENTURY MUSIC PUBLISHING CO, second to none in developing light- on the playing of Bach, by my other CENTURY MUSIC PUBLISHING CD. mally to he the most complete caril- ous fljght across the Atlantic, had 41 West 63rd St. New York 23, N. Y. ness of touch, flexibility, agility, great master, Saint-Saens:-" ... To dJ West 63,4 SI. N!w York 23, N, Y. lon tower in the United States. The been invited by the Canadian Gov- finesse, and evenness. play the Well Tempered Clavichord bells were cast by Marcel Michiels, ernment. Accompanied by a squad- Robert Floyd Since it is always interesting to as if making it an arena for a tourna- Jr. at Tournai, Belgium, and were ron of twelve members of the First learn of others' teaching habits, let ment in tone-coloring, and to play it exhibited in the tower of the Bel· Pursuit Group he flew from Selfridge me offer a glimpse of Chopin's, as without any shadings at all or even 1949 National top-prize pu- m Fa, the ELEMENTARY PIANIST gium Pavi1ion at the New York Field, Michigan. During the land- UNDERWOOD recounted by his pupil and my first without charm, seem to me equally World's Fair in 1939. Before its in- inu a collision occured between two pil of Isabel and Silvio Scionti teacher, Georges Mathias :-"Now wrong. Were I given the choice, how- stallation in the Hoover Library, ai~planes and Lieutenant John Thad will play on Guild Day at FINGER I remember Chopin during' a lesson ever, I certainly would prefer the Dr. Lefevere took the carillon apart Johnson met with instant death. Can- -this 'very good, my angel' when second mistake because it respects and had the bells retuned to suit this ada hurriedly cancelled her national MTNA Convention Feb. 28 it went well, and his hands sudden- the integrity of the musical form specialtower which houses the largo celebration to pay tribute to the in Dallas and Town Hall Re- FLEXOR ly grasping his hair when it went and -does not alter its character. est library in the world. young flyel· and planned a royal badly ... And his sublime under- cital in New York April 9, Undoubtedly, the greatest simplicity I~...... Saviour,~i~i~~~{~~~~Thee I love' God So loved Of our public carillons two are funeral for the next day. So the Controlled standing of the Masters! How he must he observed when playing the national shrines-that of Valley carillon's first recital included Cho- sponsored by Irl Allison, Resistance made one feel and comprehend! Fugues, in which the form is of Forge in Pennsylvania, and the Do- pin's great funeral march. M.A,. Mus. D., pres. of When he wanted to express the outstanding importance·; but in the This carillon is played to a large • Strengthens weak loints. minionof Canada's memorial to its poetry that dwelt within him, his Preludes, an expression of feeling • Cultivates finger independence. soldiers in the First World War at and varying audience, being used in words were as eloquent as his or mood is often obvious on the part NATIONAL • Can be used in spare time. Ottawa. connection with state functions and music: he was a poet while giving of the composer and therefore shad- Conveniently carried in packet ••• com- ~:JUM~:Oi~~The Valley Forge ea,riJIon tower in Empire and foreign broadcasts, Piono Teachers ~~~:: -. __• More Than 30 Excellent Collections plete in plastic container with explicit a lesson. I remember one of his ings should not be barred from con- GUI LO adjoins the Washington Memorial as well as regular recitals. Each comments concerning a passage in CHAS. H. HANSEN MUSIC CO. Box 111] ..... Austin, Texas directions. $1.95 postpaid tributing to an adequate interpreta_ summer since 1949 by various de· New Hyde Park, L I . N.Y Chapel all the historic battleground Weber's A-flat Sonata: 'An angel tion ... " THE END Send cash, money order or check. il~~ near Philadelphia, and is under the vices the National Film Board turned Quantity discounts on request. control of the Chapel authorities. this carillon into an orchestral in- strument. A microphone perched on MANU FLEX CO. VIOLINIST'S FORUM Originating with a chime of 14 bells in 1926 with the intention of making the roof of the House o[ Commons. You'll find it easier to master 2130 N.E. Klickitat, Portland 12 Ore. r (Continued from Page 25) it an instrument of 49 bells. 29 have telephones, sound engineers. and difficult rhythms if you practice since been added-all of d;ese were Robert Donnell, the present canllon- with a good metronome. move forward in a straight line. As position to fifth, or from first to cast by MeNeely & Co. The bells neur, all aided in the orchestral the shift is made, the thumb comes fifth or higher, the pl'inciple re- have been and are being given by the debut of the musical bells. The bells forward, so that when the shift is maillS the same-the tip of the societies of the Daughters of the were needed, says NFB, to play a completed the tip of the thumb is in thumb must arrive at the curve of the American Revolution, by certain prominent part in the original score Headquarters far the curve at the end of the neck. neck. If this happens, the knuckles State governments, and by other for the color production "a Capital Cathalie Church Music When the player is set in the fifth of the hand will he practically par- groups and individuals. By 1931, Plan." for showing by Canadian .f~~~·~z position, he should be able to play Estimates on all type music printing allel with the strings, the fingers will enough hells had been added to the theatres in the "Canada Carries On" 5y,a,w';"'n ElECTRONOME up to the end of the fingerboard guarantee gJodly furnished on request. fall i~ a straight line, and good in- original chime to make a carillon series. The 1951 film opened at the without having to move his thumb. • Standard FRANZ Electric tonatIOn almost certainly assured- and it was inaugurated on August Capitol Theatre in Ottawa in Octo· Metronome 0$17.25 McLAUGHLIN" REILLY CO. Unless, that is, he has an unusually always provided that the player lis~ ~ flL",,_.-,_- Drama-Opera Oaotl bel' and will eventually be shown • With perfect Flash-beat o $lB.75 eUld)' 2, 1931, with Melvin C. Corbett 45 Franklin St., lIoston 10. Mass. small hand. lne IVtel\e MUilul tens carefully enough to himseH! Adult tralnlng-Stue and p.laying.In 1948 the Chapel Authori. around the world. In September of Whether the shift is from third Telerhion. Xc... York appe.,an~. Itrutl'd. FRANZ MANUFACTURING COMPANY THE END Approred ror Vell. AnDU ror CbJldreD. Write 1951 Mr. Donnell played a series of F.. AI<"lene. li80 B''''IY_ N. Y. ell,. 19. tIes, for the first time announced a NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT series of recitals. Tile attendance daily recitals (Continued on Page 62) 50 ETUDE-MARCH 1952 ETUDE-MARCH 1952 51 ~"""' 5 __...._5 ~ }Gurs to create- a ¥time ifmatchless mllSic OR·GAN HIGHLIGHTS ~iolin fItluestions fJ,gan Ouestions from the Ditson, Church and Presser Catalogs By HAROLD BERKLEY Answered by FREDERICK PHILLIPS Solos for Lent and 'Easter Grade 3 fEASTER DA"'VN (Chimes). . Hodson 113·26804 $.40 VIOLA STUDY MATERIAL Lewis & Son, 30 East Adams Street. • What procedure would you use to ciana and Dulcet an effective com- ","EASTER HyMN Kinder 113-40003 .50 Chicago, Illinois, or Kenneth War. teach a processional? I mean, what bination for the introductions, but ","EASTER MORN...... Mallard 113-27099 .50 G. J., Quebec. You have no reason ren & Son, 28 East Jackson Blvd.. kind of steps, how many counts to for congregational use you will need more volume. For preludes and of- ","EASTER TRIUMPH, 0". 688. . .Kern 113-27803 .10 to apologize for the way you ex- Chicago. For a small fee, either firm a step, etc. in such hymns as Holy, ","PIECE JUBILANTE.. . .Marrin 113-40007 .50 press yourself in English-your would give you a reliable appraisal Holy, Holy; Day of Resurrectiou, fertories the softer stops are gen- THERE IS A GREEN HILL (Good Friday) letter was perfectly clear. For and advise you how you might best etc.? What metron.me setting should erally better, with occasional con- Oounod-Barnes 112-24343 .40 viola study rnaterial, I suggest that dispose of the violin. be used? -N. C. P., Wisconsin trast of the louder stops. Where Grade 3'/2 you get the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Books there is a solo passage in the right In both the above hymns, as in "'PALM BRANCHES (Les Rameaux). . Fame 113-24496 .50 of the Selected Viola Studies By NEW YORK APPRAISERS hand, you could use the Diapason most processional hymns in 4-4 in the treble and the left hand ac- Grade 4 Krenz. When you have finished C. A. S._ Ontario. I do not know rhythm, the tempo should be fairly companiment with Dulciana and RISEN CHRIST ...... Hosmer 113-26350 ..50 with these, you would be ready for the 42 Studies of Kreutzer tran- to whom in Canada I can advise you spirited, the rhythm pronounced, Dulcet. If a solo passage occurs in Grade 5 scribed for viola. After Kreutzer to send your violin for appraisal, so and the step one to two quarter the bass you could reverse the proc- TOCCATA on "0 FILII ET FILIAE" (Easter) come the Caprices of Fiorillo and I suggest that you send it either notes. Actually the hymn should be ess, using Dulciana on Dulcet in the Farnam 113-25819 .60 Rode, both of which have been ar- 10 Shropshire & Frey, 119 West 57th played as though written in 2-2 treble and the Diapason in the bass, Collections ranged for viola. Your music evi- Street. or to Rembert Wurlitzer. 120 rhythm. For "Holy, Holy" we sug- but with an organ of these dimen- West 42nd Street, both firms in gest J~60 and for "Day of Resur- sions you do not have too much op- ","ALBUM OF MARCHES dently means much to you. so you rection" about For your guid- portunity for any variety in solo Many originally written for organ! For Christmas, Lent, Easter. have great joy from playing the New York City. Either firm would J.69' ance we are quoting the words of passages. For books we suggest lodge rituals, etc. Medium grade. 413-40003 $1.25 viola. give you. for a small fcc, a reliable appraisal. the first few measures of each, and "Classic and Modern Gems"; "One CHAPEL ORGANIST have underscored the syllables on Hundred Voluntaries," Murray; A FACTORY FIDDLE ABOVE: Home Model Hommond Organ. enjoyed 1n mOre homes than ony other orgon. Twenty-eight easy preludes, postludes and offertories. Practically A GUARNERIUS MODEL which the step will occur, as fol- Presser Two Staff Organ Book; Hammond Orgon prices stort at $1285* for the Spinet Model (not illustrated above). all are original organ compositions! 413-40006 $1.50 L. W. M., South Caroline. Your lows. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God "Reed Organ Player"; "Heed Organ CHURCH ORGANIST'S GOLDEN TREASURY violin is obviously a Czecho-Slovak- A. A. If .• Minnesota. There were Almighty. Th-;;-Day--;;TRe~ction, Selections." a number of members of the Guar- Three vol.umes of the Choral Preludes of the Classical Period. ian factory product worth at most Earth Tell it out abroad. --- THINGS WILL GIVE YOU more career for your children. So versatile, neri family who made violins. and • I am lifteen and play piano, violin Ew Edited by Carl F. Pjoueicher (flul Archibald T. Dnvison fifty dollars. That the name Stradi- pleasure than the music you make so expressive is this instrument that An unsurpassed collecrion £01' the church organist! Consists pri- varius appears inside the instrument at least one of them was working • We have a small 117 urliizer elec- and now play our two manual church on the Hammond Organ. your entire family will want to play. in 1745. But this does not indicate Of gall" but there are one or two marily of preludes and postludes. Editorial markings and registration is not of any significance: such tronic organ in OUf church, and as For each time you play you ex- Fits in any home are omitted so that users may introduce their own. Enthusiastically labels can be purchased for about that your violin is a genuine Cuar- I have only started. playing it, I things that bother me. I cannot find plore the range, the color, the magic The Hammond Organ takes up no nerius. The chances against it being any very easy organ music that takes of music as only the Hammond endorsed by leading organists! . one cent apiece all over Europe would like to know how to change more space than a spinet piano. It so are very large. Next 10 Stradi- in the pedals as well (l am using Organ makes it possible. And as you Volume I _...... 433-40021 $3.50 and most of Asia. No self-respecting the stops for different pieces, con- can be played at whisper volume for play, the worries of your private Volume II _.. 433-4·1003 3.50 proprietor of a violin factory would varius and Stainer. Guarnerius was gregational hymns, offertories, prel- Chapel Voluntaries). Can you sup- late hour enjoyment. Installation is world fade into insignificance. Volume III 433-41005 3.50 think of putting a lesser label than the most counterfeited name in vi· udes, etc. The stops for the bass ply the names of easy but effective easy. You plug the organ in and play. "NOVELTIES FOR THE ORGAN by 'Villiam C. Carl that of Stradivarius inside his olin making. If you have reason to are: Open Diapason 8', Dulciana 8', organ pieces. (2) What is the stop You play the first month And since it never needs tuningt , up· think your violin is a good one. you Volume 1 (Rare, Ancient and Modern Compositions) humble productions. Dulcet 4' and Violina 4'. Would also called Melodic? Should it be used Here's the wonder of the Hammond keep is little or nothing. should have it appraised by a repu- for hymns, etc.? (3) Is it wise to Of moderate difficulty and length. Twelve pieces for preludes, like to know some appropriate books Organ: it responds magnificently to Lasts a lifetime table expert. For you. T would sug- suitable for church and special oc- use the Trenwlant when yon are not the touch of the master musician, offertories Or festivals. 423-40003 $1.00 TOOLS FOR VIOLIN MAKING A lifetime of beautiful music on the gest Wm. Lewis & SOil. 30 E. Adams casions, in grade 3 to 4. instructed to?-J. S. R., Manitoba yet you, without any previous mu- tORGAN COMPOSITIONS WITH CHIMES Ralph Kinder Hammond Organ can easily be yours. 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The "Classic and Modern Gems for Reed PRICES START AT JUST $1285* FOR THE SPINET MODEL 413-40019 $1.50 COUNTLESS IMITATIONS should be played by combining Violina 4' plays one octave higher Organ"; :'Reed Organ Player," by tTEN ARIAS FOR ORGAN from the Cantatas of a left-hand trill ,vith a very rapid than the written note, and this should Lewis; "Reed Organ Selections for Johann Sebastian Bach Mrs. T. K., 1\!1innesota. There are right-hand tremolo. This tremolo h'e added to the Diapason to obtain Church Use." All of these may be HAMMOND OElGAN should be played at the point of the greater brilliancy in tone as well Edited by Carl Pfatteicller and Richard :McCurdy Ames about six hundred genuine Strads had from the publishers of ETUDE. MUSIC'S MOST GLORIOUS VOICE In this new work, the arias may be brought to an audience who now in existence, hut there are some bow with a very fast wrist more· as greater volume. The Dulcet 4' (2) The Melodia is a stop of mod- ment. The effect is not quite legili. would normally be used to add may never have heard them as cantatas. To the student, they present hundreds of thousands of violins erate volume, 8 foot pitch (normal Complete line of 2-manuor-and-pedal Hammond Organs $1285* up, mate violin playing, but it is an brightness and a slightly greater additional trio material and ,'aluable pedal studies! bearing correct facsimiles of the pitch), and having a mellow tone. including tone equipment and bench. *f. o. b. Chicago. 433-41004 $2.00 Strad label. Some of these latter effective stunt. volume to the Dulciana. For hymn It could be used effectively in in· playing the Diapason would be used ------1 ","TWELVE CHORAL PRELUDES ON FAMILIAR HYMN TUNES violins are quite good instruments troducing the hymns by playing the Hammond Instrument Company for "playing over" the hymn, and 42]0 W. Diversey Ave .• Chicago 39. Illinois H. Alexander Matthews but the vast majority are factory: A MAGGINI MODEL melody part on the Melodia and the then for the congregational singing Without obligation, please send me information on the The compJete hymn melody occurs in each number. Suitable for made fiddles of little value and accompanying voices on a softer following Hammond Organ models: F. N., Iowa. If your violin is a the Violina may be added, with the simple preludes and offertories, church seasons, holidays and for which bear no resemblance at all to combination on another manual. For genuine ~Iaggini, he made it at the CHURCH l\IODEL- o Spinet Model o Church Model general use. 433-40011 $1.00 the beautiful work of Stradivarius. use of Full Organ where the hymn age of twelve-which would be pre· congregational singing, the Melodia Hammond Organs are lIsed o Home Model o Concert Model t Hammond registration The chances against your violin calls for considerable volume, such • Cannot be sold in Canada cocious even for the 16th century. by itself has hardly sufficient vol- in some 2i ,000 churches. being genuine are astronomical. for as the heavier hymns of praise, for Name ... Send for the Presser Spring Choral and Organ catalog. Dept. CE-3.S2 In oUler words, I'm afraid the label exampJe-"All Hail the Power of ume. the whereabouts of every crenuine Concert Model has 32·notc Street .... does not mean anything. What sort Jesus' Name" and "A Mighty For- (3) The tremulant should be used AGO pedal keyboard andan t Strad is well known. If, as y~u say additional tPcdal Solo Unit, 1 City...... I~O. Zone ...... state ... THEODORE PRESSER CO., BRYN MAWR, PA. of violin you have, only an expert sparingly, and as a rule Hmited to tress is Our God." For devotional @UH, HAMMOND INS1RUMEN; COMPANY S it has a .beautiful tone, then I ad: tunablethetoorganist.preference by ,-I J could tell you after seeing the in- softer stops. vise you to take or send it to William hymns, you will often find the Dul· strument and going over it carefully. 53 52 ETUDE-MARCH 1952 ~------ETUDE-MARCH 1952 Junior Etude Contest "It seems to me the music ex. "But. of course, the music came plains what the poem means a Junior Etude will award three attractive prizes each month for the neatest from the poem, .you know," .said well as the words do," commente~ d best stories or essays and for answers to puzzles. Contest is open to all Tom, '''becatise" Rachmamnoff Summer Session Charles. hcys and girls under eighteen years of age. based his symphony on the poem JUNE 16 to JULY 26 and JULY 28 to AUGUST 30 "Maybe you're right," said Tom and named it 'The Bells,' after ClassA-iS to 18; Class B~12 to 15; Class C-under 12. "but then, you remember someon~ 1200 REGULARLY ACCREDITED SUBJECTS AND that poem by Poe." once said that in explaining things Namesof prize winners wi1l appear 011 this page in a future issue of the SPECIAL PROJECTS FROM WHICH TO CHOOSEAT "I don't know which I like best, music begins where the word~ ETUDE. The thirty next best contributions will receive honorable mention. poem or symphony," said Jeal~. Patricia added, "I like them both:' stop. " Put your name, age and class in which you enter on upper left corner of MINNESOTA yourpaper and put your address on upper rig~t corner of your paper. Write on one side of paper only. Do not use typewriters and do not have anyone Learning and [elsure go together at Minnesota Summer Session in the copyyour work for you. Subject for essay: "Music in my life." 150 words. City of Lakes. Sendto Junior Etude, Bryn Mawr, Pa.-by March 31. An Interesting Old Organ SPECIAL COURSES IN MUSIC AND MUSIC EDUCATION. ALSO By Martha JI. Binde FEATURING PROJECTS IN • _ • Edited by Elizabeth A. Gest LINES llIld SPACES Results of November essay contest lie below. Th e, by altemale • Amedcon Studies Do you like to listen to Class A, • Scandinavian Studies blasts, supply an immense quantity By Mrs. Tom J. Bu,chlllum • Printed Media The Bells the beautiful music of a pipe or- none received. • Mass Media of Communication gan? It can give us the very soft- of wind, an] a re w rked by seven. Dost yearn to B MAJOR? Class B, • Language Arts Sylvia Stroud (Age 12) North • Efficient Reading est, sweetest tone, or the crashing ty men, laboring II ith their arms Then learn to B NATURAL; • Modern language Institute By Leoitora Sill Ashton Curofinu, tied with Kay Oab- a·h in .uing his companions And never B FLAT, • Renaissance Seminar chords of thunder. Organs are very rtelson, (Age 14), Florida • Business History For fear you'll B MINOR; • Intensive Beginning Greek old and have been made in various Class C. • Intensive Beginning Russian BUI, do B SHARP. C? Ellen Plummer (Age 9), Ohio • High School Dramatic Workshop "WT ways. W HAT NEXT?" asked Tom, as called 'The Bells.' I'll get it." Step- One of the most interesting or- Write Now Fot Helpful Bulletlnl he placed the record which had ping to the bookcase, Tom drew gans was the one built in the Ca- Honornb!e Mention Dean, Summer Session just been played back into the cab- out the book containing the poem thedral at Winchester, England, Ceraldine Mary Javor, Janice Heye, UNIVERSITY OF inet. and began turning the leaves, during the tenth century. It had Letter Box Lois Ann Cotlicb, Marion Gordon, Doris Bergen, Irene Mclvlaster, Ella May Dod- MINNESOTA "Play another symphony," "Here it is," he said; "I'll read a ten keys and fou r-hurrdred pipes. little of it." ner , Ann Hall, Iris Buchanan, Edward begged Jean. It required twenty- six bellows to Besemer, Marie Horst, Doris Leas, Jean "I vote for 'The Bells'," added "Hear the sledges with the bells, force the air into the pipes, and Dear Junior EWtle: Bischoff, Eugenia Collins, Edna Backus, Silver bells! Patricia. seventy men, "in the sweat of the I havetaken piano and organ lessons Xlildred :.\'lorris, Ethel Peters, Louise What a world merriment their Hill, J obnson Brown, Ruth Fries. "So do I," said Charles. "That's 0/ brows," so the old story goes, for a long time and enjoy reading in one composition I would like to melody foretells! worked these bellows. The sound Junior Etude about others who play hear because I have never heard How they tinkle, tinkle, tinkle, these instruments. This year in San was like a great rumble of thunder Antonio's music festival there was an it." In the icy air 0/ night! Kodttk COII'I"" when all the forty pi pes were Tom fitted the chosen record- Keeping time, time, time, 1..1'r LQuilfe Ourett. (11) Ohio, All-cityJunior Boys Chorus, All-City sounded with each key. Prh:c l(liHuer C Junior Girls Chorus, High School ing in place and soon the music In a sort of Runic rhyme, eta" An account of this organ, wrlt- Chorus,and massed Elementary School of Rachmaninoff's great sym- T 0 the tintinnabulation that so Chorus,besides the Youth Symphony to driv th "lind up with all his phony, "The Bells," was sounding musically wells ten by a monk who died in the and Orchestra. I would like to hear EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC tr ngth, . .. The music is heard through the room. "It seems as From the bells, bells. bells, bells, year 963 runs as follows: "Such or- from other Junior Etude readers, in U.S.A. or from abroad. of though real bells were ringing," Bells, belts, bells." gans as you have built are seen thr ugh ut the town." whispered Patricia. The others Tom closed the book. "I won't read nowhere. Twice six bellows are Don't you wis.h you could have Rockie Valfre (Age 17). Texas The University of Rochester nodded. No one wanted to miss a the whole poem':' he explained, arranged in a row, and fourteen heard thi thund rou organ? single change of tones as they fol- "because it is long, but aU the Answers to Who Knows verses go along like this one, tell- Dear l unior Etude: HOWARD HANSON, Director lowed, one after the other. 1.1810; 2. Germany; 3. under twelve ing about the different kinds of There were small tinklings which Who Knows the An wers? yearsof age; 4. law; 5. Clara Wieck; I have studied piano eleven years and RAYMOND WILSON, Assistant Director sounded as though delicate silver bells, and the various ways they 6. by using a mechanical device to Scb urnanu violin ten years and would be glad to bells were shaking themselves in ring and 'sound-wedding bells, free the fourth finger action; 7. yes; hear from anyone. Undergraduate and Graduate Departments 8. four; 9. romantic style; 10. 1856. frosty air; there were deep mel- fire bells, bells that toll. And the (Keep score. One '",mIred i !Jcr/ce') Nina RUI.I! PLummer (Age 15) Texas low tones, such as might come poem describes the sounds-the (picture appears above) SUMMER SESSION from golden bells; there were happiness, like singing, the throb- 1. Was Schumann born in 1802 4. What profession did his par. bing and the sobbing and the slow, heavy tones which seemed to 1797 or 1810? (5 points) , ents wish him to follow? (15 At various times 1 have played piano, June 23-August I, 1952 ring solemly with mournful tones. moaning and the groaning of what 2. Was .he born in Germany, points saxophone, clarinet, bell lyre and ma- Sometimes the sounds would is frightening and sad." Austna or Bohemia? (5 5. He married a fiDepiaDist.the rimba. I love to play with the band FALL SESSION change to quick, sudden, startling "These are the things I was points) daught r 01 his teacher. \Th11 better than anything else. I would like thinking about while I listened to to hear from some young music lovers. brass tones and would ring through 3. When a boy, he organized a was h r nam ? (10 poin~l September 22, 1952-June I, 1953 the symphony," said Charles. "I Mary Owen (Age 16), Arkansas a maze of wonderful, changing school-boy orchestrA. How old 6. 1n \\ hat lUanner did he crip- guess you were rjght, it was the harmonies. was he when he did this? (20 ple hi fing r and thus pre- For further information address pOfftry I had heard before.~' When the music ended, ] can de· points) vent the lul.filliDg of hi, Letter Box List elared "I could listen to that over ARTHUR H. LARSON, Secretary-Registrar dream of becoming 8 concert Th8o" Junior Etude regrets that and over again." pianist? (5 points) limited space does not permit EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC HSO could I," said Patricia. The Orchestra 7. a he a \\ riter of mu~ical printing the following letters. "You can hear fire bells, church essays and crilici5ms. a.:: ,,-ell (Some of these writers forgot to Rochester, New York bells and all kinds of bells in that as a composer? (10 poin~l give their age. Remember to give symphony." 8. How many s -mphoDie;didhe r'I like it a lot, too," Charles Sunshine Peddlers age, next time). compose? (20 points) . Margaret Amon, Kathryn Armstrong, agreed. "And somehow, it seems Edenton, N.C. 9. Did h compose in the elL_Ie PeO"gy Jo Carroll, C. L. Compton, Judy familiar; too. But I'm sure 1 never AMERICAN CONSERVATORY drawn by Horvey Peake 'PeggyDail, Harriet Bond, Judy Adams, De:~er Mary Kay Emery, Gloria Fei. formal sh·le. or in the ft:lOllD' heard it before." itti~ ~eanAdams,Karen Hallowell, ~Iargaret bus S'uzanne Hertel, Sheila Gibson, OF MUSIC-CHICAGO I love to hear the orchestra, They hove rehearsals twice a week Offers courses in all branches of music and dramatic art "1 know what it made you think tic. mor~ imaginath-e and olmes,Frances Holton, Charles Hallo- Fra~ces Matuszewski, Joyce Michelow, It plays so very well; And practice carefully; 66th year. Faculty of 135 a.rtlst teachers freer sl Ie? (5 points) well. Jeanne Niotis, Diana Osterberg, Rus- Member of National Associatlon of Schools of Musle of, Charley," Tom told him. "It's The leader really knows his job, You ~ee. t~e fourth one from the :Frances Holton, age 9, would be glad sel Sprague, Anne Warner, Marilyn Send for a free cata.log-Address: John R. Hattstaedt, Pres., 572 Kimball Bldg., Chioago the poem by Edgar Allan Poe, The music sounds iust swell. 10. Did he die iD HI.I7. 1856 or Who S sItting still? That's me! right, o hear from Junior Etude readers). Jean White, Mary Vain Wilkins. 1865? r;) points) ., 55 ETUDE-MARCH 19.• ETUDE-MARCH 1952 r • ._•••_••••_. ••__•• 4, MASTER OF MELODY tes eluded him. How could he drums. •land before that vast au d'renee m. t Iie Tchaikovsky straightened slowly I (Continued from Page 11) ~usical capital of America-. from his bow. They liked him. They • The call-boy rapped briskly at already liked him! He smiled his • When Peter returned from his • rwentv-six he was appointed Profes- the door. gentle, grateful smile, turned, and • cSuperb rest-cure he found a note from Na. "On stage, Mr. Tchaikovsky." a• sor of Theory and Composition at raised his baton. There was no need dejda Von Meek inviting him to visit the new Moscow Conservatory of Peter Ilyitch raised his head and now to look at the score-the notes • Music directed by Anton's brother, her country house in Brailov, This rose slowly from his chair. He pulled were printed clearly in his memory. visit. in accordance with her rule Nichoias Rubinstein. This ch?nge down his cuffs and walked through Peter Ilyltch Tchaikovsky moved that they were never to meet, wasto VOCAL SELECTIONS from student to teacher was qurte a the halls to the wings of the stage. his baton. With the first notes of the OF MUSIC be in her absence. The Von Meek step up for Peter, in every way ex- The lights were dimmed; the orches- Solemn March he knew that this was estate seemed like paradise to Peter cept financially. Although he was tra was in place. He took a deep going to be an evening of music that who had known lillie real luxury ~ now being given respect and, rec~g- breath and walked on stage with the Carnegie Hall (and Tchaikovsky ) • For the serious student who wishes in- his life. Here was peace. and beauty, for Easter niticn. his new position paid 111m most thunderous applause he had would remember forever. tensive professional study of music, bal. only $150.00 a month. Only the gen- and once more the music began sing. ever heard beating against his ear THE END anced with participation in College liberal erosity of Nicholas Rubinstein kept ing through Peter's brain. SOLOS arts prograrn and general earnpus activity. him in clothes suitable for his new This was the first of many visits _ TITLE COMPOSER-ARRANGER status. In fact, Peter was six years to the various homes of Madame Von Dormitories, co-educational dining, exten- Meek. On e there wa .. u vacation in GIVE 'EM A CHANCE sive concert series by guest and local ALLELUIA .. Hurnpht-ies at the Conservatory before his salary enabled him to afford rooms of his Italy in a villa provided by Nadejda. artists. excellent practice facilities. (Key Merl. F. . . Range bb-F) Cat. No. 131·40629 S .60 (Continued from Page 20) own. Those six years were spent in Other times h stayed in her homein ALLELUjA "ExItltllte, }u,bUlIte" ..... 'Mozart Nicholas' home. where Peter was al- 10 ..cow. ancl oft n h vlsited the Member National Association of Schools of Music magnif en! csrare (II Brailov, where is needed.Don't compare your teach- musical education. Do take your (Key High F Range F·a Of c) 131-40165 .40 ways made to feel very welcome. some of hi ....be ..t ruu ..ic was written. er's work with that of others with- child to concerts when it is possible (Kc)" Med. High Eb .. Range E·g or bb) 131.4,0166 .40 Nevertheless. when his salary. in Write for: Until h wu forty-five years old, 'out careful consideration of all the and buy recordings of things that combination' with income from roy- Conservatory catalog describing de- CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY. .... Jordan T huikovsk y lived en almost secluded factors-including your own part in would interest him-exposure to good alty fees and other miscellaneous in- grees awarded (Key Med. D Range d-F #) 111·18120 .40 come, reached the magnificent slim life. Although hill; compositions were the setup. Do get up an hour earlier music is restful as well as good for fam 1I~, few p opl reall)' knew the and set that time aside for your child the ambition. Don't let your impa- Bulletin on admission and audition .. .Defbel of approximately one thousand dol- HAIL GLORIOUS MORN (Ohb.) lars a year, Peter lost no time in composer. Hi" music wes loved 10 practice--an hour's effort early tience show-what does it matter procedures (Key Low C Range c-D) 111·08047 .60 locating lodgings of his own. throughout the ",orld.} I he hod few in the morning with a fresh mind how long it takes to learn if he can Calendar of music events for the cur- HOSANNA (English-French texts) ...... Granier Tchaikovsky was thirty-six when friend fir mude man) trips abroad, is worth two or three later in the enjoy the process of learning? Above rent year day,and when you find that you have all, don't. let him get the upper hand (Key High Db Range F-bb) 131-40299 .50 he began one of the strangest of all but hi root .. "ere deep in Russian when a particularly trying period Programs of concerts and recitals (Key Med. Bb Range dog) 131.40300 .50 friendships. One of the most wealthy soil. nnd he begun to long for a per- no practice problem you will be arrives-all pupils, young or old, be· given during past season (Key Low G Range h·E) 131.40301 .50 and powerful y·/omen in all of Russia_ mall uu home. \£I'r IOc,eral un<;aliS" amply rewarded for that lost hour's Madame Von Meek, heard a compo- fa lury mo\c ... T hnikm· ..k)' finally sleep! Do sit with your child once come discouraged when something I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVETH sit jon of Peter's, "The Tempest:' and CSlabli<;,hcd a hom in n ..mall \'iIlllge in a while, while he practices, and at seems unusually difficult and it is Director of Admissions. Oberlin College not good for anyone to give in to "Messiah" .. Handel was deeply moved by it. Upon learn- n ar )lu<;;('ow. least pretend that you enjoy listening Box 532, Oberlin. Ohio (Key Sop. E...... Range E-g # ) 131·40318 .50 ing that the young composer was .l\'leanwhilc. hi fame .....OQ; gro'l\'ing to him play. Do ask your child to adversity-you will find that by al- constantly in debt, she was deter- and hi'!; admir r.. were beginning to perform for yon, at least, but never lowing him to do so he will carry LIFE ETERNAL ... , ... Nash mined to free him from this worry. lamor t hear hi Illu"ie eonducled make the mistake of requesting that this attitude over into other things --;;j[~,------~-_ . (Ke,' High C Range dog) 131·40681 .50 This she did by commissioning him by the compo r. TchBiko\'~k)'. al· he play for others when he is not and will soon want to quit any situa· (Key Low A Range hoE) 131-40682 .5,0 to write specia.l arrangements. for a ways shy and, nili\" • looked upon fully prepared-it is embarrassing tion that seems the least bit diffi- ST. LOUIS INSTITUTE of MUSIC very generous fee. Their exchange of to him as well as to those who have cult. Last, .but perhaps the most im- ':'0 MORN OF BEAUTY "Finlamlia" , . Sibeliu8~MatthelVS condu ·tin~ loll:; un ordeal to beamided business letters soon developed into whenc\er po ....ibl . therefore he had to listen. Do encourage your child to portant of all, do be content with W Joh, PhHip Blake, k, P,.,;de,t (Key Med. A Range A·F # ) 131-40028 .50 a devoted friendship, but only by done \ en' Iilll· of il. Finalh·. with try his wings occasionally-sight whatever ability your children have correspondence. At the beginning of reading is wonderful and it does and they will always love and find REJOICE GREATLY "Messiah". . Handel actual "f~ar and lrembling:' he con· Bachelor of Music Degree in 24 Fields joy in their music. THE END (Key Sop. Bb Range Eb-ab) 131-40548 .50 their acquaintance, Madame Von sent d 10 a lOur of Eurol>e. He ns stimulate interest in furthering his Meek laid down the strange condi- aSlonbh d und deliglued at his im- Master of Music Degree in 23 Fields THEN EASTER DAY WAS BORN. . Turner-Maley tion that Tchaikovsky mList never men~e and immedia.te popularit)' as (Key High F Runge Eb·a) 131-40739 .50 try to see her. and although this Graduates Music Education Major program well qualified to teach oll phoses of a condu lOr. ancl the lour WIl5 in· THE INSPIRATION OF DEFEAT (Key Med. D Range c·F # ) 131-40740 .50 friendship. and their rapid exchange deed fill d wilh gold n dal"~ The" Music in public schools. A catalog will be sent on request. of letters. lasted for fourteen yea rs. were receptions where he met most (Continued from Page 12) Institutional Member Nafionol Association of Schooh of Music VOICE TRIUMPHANT ...... Stults they never met face to face. of the famous men and women of 7801 Bonhomme Avenue (Key Med. D Range c#·E) 111·05202 .60 St. Louis 5. Missouri Romance, too, made a brief ap- the music world. Wlls guest He of in 1841, he produced his exception- wished for professional engagement, Department of Music pearance in Peter's life soon after KNOX Galesburg, Illinois WOOD OF THE CROSS ...... _ . Byles honor at elaborale baDquel~ and ally successful "Nabucco" which has do not exhaust your precious time the beginning of his friendship with Member N. A. S. M. CONVERSE COLLEGE S~8~,:L fetes. but III high !!opol of his tour- Thomas W. Williams (Key High C Range d·F) 111-27813 .50 been produced in recent years at the and energies by worry or lack of COLLEGE Edwin Gerschefskl, Dean, Spartanburg, S. C. Madame Von Meek. In an impetuous Colalao sent upan request CIla;cman (Key Low A Range b·D) 11I-27814 .50 the mO~1 golden time of aJl-"'i~tbe "?llet." confidence. Try the plan that thou- mood, Peter married a former stu. 1I'&5 * COl1nol be sold in COllada ten·day fe~ti\'aJ in Prague which sands of successful men and women dent of his simply because he A whole book could he y..-riLlen JAMES MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY held in his honor. ichaiko\"S.k}·'05 have employed. Select a construe· SCHOOL OF MUSIC BALDWIN-WALLACE thought he had offended her by not about musicians who have been in- humble and grateful thai a grt~t spired to greater efforts by defeat. tive, optimjstic text, such as the fol- DECATUR, ILLINOIS CDNSERVATDRY DF MUSIC DU ETS answering a letter she wrote ex. orrers thorough trainlnll: In music. Courses lead· capital would 800 celebrate in hI, Think of George Frederick Handel, lowing that 'we have here suggested hill: 10 de~ree8 of: llachelor of Music, Bachtior of BEREA, OHIO (suburb of Cleveland) pressing admiration for his music. honor. :'oluslc Education. MaHer of Music. and Malter Affiliated with 11 tlrst elan Lillaral Arts EVERY FLOWER THAT BLOSSOMS who in 1737 at the age of 52, failed from Joshua 1:9. Affirm this devoutly of ~JlI.ic jo:dllcation. College. Four all\l ft"a year courses leading His wife was young, pretty, and very :'o[ernberor theN aliona IAssociaUon SehoolaofM usle to degrees. Faculty or ,'rtist Teachers. Senll (Not a Sparrow Falleth) ...... Roekwell nd now here he was in Amena. dismally with his opera companies, before retiring: Bulletin sent lIpon reOllest tor catdogue or InrormaUon to: used to having her own way in ever}:. They already liked hb ll1u~ic-"wuld "Be strong and of a good courage; W. ST. CLARE MINTURN. Director (Sop. Alt. in Eb) 111·09447 .50 thing. G~nil~s (and by now people had a stroke of paralysis, lost his CECIL W. MUNK, Director. Berea, Ohio they also like him? 11 dido'l really .memory and was obliged to give up neither be thoLi afraid; for the Lord were beglllnmg to admit that T.chai- ChactecE'd 1878 I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE _ . _.. Stnlts matt r: he'd had hi~ sha.re of lame all work for a year. Then he rose thy God is with thee withersoever kovs~y w~s a genius) is rarely easy (Sop. AlL in G) 111-14381 .50 and honor and acclaim. But. and he thou goest." NEW YORK COLLEGE OF MUSIC Philadelphia Conservatory to live WIth. The combination did from defeat with greater strength wa a bit wbtful, he boped they did than ever, to give sensationally suc- Let thjs thought nest in your sub- Arved Kllrtz. Director of Music 75th Year REJOICE AND BE GLAD _ . Marks n~t ,?ake for a happy marriage. and like him. He was glad he had the conscious mind over night. Then in Counes in all branches of music MARIA EZERlIIAN DRAKE, DirectOT w1thm a few weeks Peter and hh cessful organ recitals in London and leoding to Certifil::ate and Diplomo (Ten. Bar in F) 1l1·22962 .50 memory of til many ovations in Eu· the morning, just after awakening, Eminent faculty young wife parted. Those few weeks write many of the most famous works Catalogue on request Send for the Presser Vocol Catalog for Spring. Dept_ VE-3-52 rope to sustain him. urel)-. ,nth all of his career, including "The Mes· again state the text with greatest Expert Child Training took a tragic toll in Tchaikovsky's 114 East 85 Street New York 2B, N. Y. Complete Degree Courses that success behind him. be \li'ou!dn) siah." confidence and belief, concentrating health,. however, for they ended with 216 S. 20th St. LOcllst 7.1877 be so nen-ou!J when he ~tepptd onto Never hurden yourself with the upon the image of what you desjre Peter III a complete nervous break- ROOSEVELT COLLEGE the podium 10nighl. Yet already the to attain. Do this daily untj] your THEODORE PRESSER CO. down. Careful nursing b I' d chains of failure. If you are strained SCHOOL OF MUSIC • Y liS e· palms or his bands ,,--ere da.mp.and !or funds to go on with your study, image is materialized, dreaming, CONSEl'lVATOIlY voted famlly and friends and t' Applied and Theoretical Music. Composition, OF MUSIC Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania moisture was glistening upon hi510re- thinkjng, working incessantly, until L. E. Hill, Pre.... abroad, financed by ~1~damea ,;~~ If your teaching business is not Musicology, and Music Education. Bachelor SHENANDOAH head. He tried 10 steady him~1fby prosperous, if you have lost the op- triumph comes, as it surely will. of Music ami Master of Music degrees. Courses leading to the B. Mus. and B. Mus. Meek, SOOn had hjm eager t b Ed. degrees. Member NA$M. In the heart James Francis Cooke, Bulletin on Rcque/:lt of the Shenandoah Valley, Dayton, Virginia. back at work again. 0 e thinking of the mU'lic he 1f3S g : ~ortunity to win a coveted prize, to conduCl tonight. but the beginAlng d you have failed to get a long Editor Emeritus, ETUDE . 4,30 So.l\1iclligan A~..e., Chicago 5, llIillois ETUDE-MARCH 1952 57 HOPE FOR CIVIC SYMPHONIES YOUR VOICE AFTER FIFTY YEARS? MUSICIANS! (Continlted from Page 22) • Pianists - Teachers - Arrangers (Continlted from Page 15) 8 little plano books CHART of MODERN CHORDS, 204 places.Thus it is a continually shift- studded course add to the inspira practical 9th, 11th and 13th chords .. $1.00 'We were trained to sing within the At the risk of being called that NOTEBOOK for ANNA MAGDALENA BACH HARMONIZATION CHART. 372 ways of ours, a tenor in the Rheims Opera, worst of epithets, old-fashioned, I ing group, constant only in the tion of the spot. to harmonize any melody note.. . $1.00 limits of our resonance, striving al- CHORD CHART, 132 sheet music heard me and came across the standards of excellence set up by Here for several weeks nearly a LITTLE PIANO BOOK for W. F. BACH ways to keep tone pure, agreeable, suggest that the most crying need in chords $ .50 garden one day to ask me where I its founder and director, and in the hundred boys and girls work to POPULAR PIANO TEACHING and unforced. And here my training the vocal studios to-day is a greater LITTLE BACH BOOK lJ. S. BACH) COURSE, how to teach breaks, runs. had learned to sing. I had never esprit de corps which captures even gether intensively on ensemble play bass, transposing, improvisation by as a violinist stood me in good insistence on sound artistic values G.F. HANDEL-LITTLE PIANO BOOK sheet music chords. Used by success- learned-I simply sang! So the good and less preoccupation with hurry.up the youngest members. ing, harmony, and full orchestra ful teachers in all States. Forty pop- stead-v-I soon saw that forcing the J.K.F. FISCHER NOTEBOOK ular songs included $9.00 gentleman went to speak to my success. Never mind glamour.engage. Orchestra members pay relatively From morning till night music domi DICTIONARY Of MUSICAL TERMS. vocal cords produces exactly the father about getting lessons for me. ments ; never mind Hollywood. lowmonthly dues. They meet twice nates their lives, relieved only by NOTEBOOK FOR WOLFGANG lMozart) b4 pO!=jes, $ .50 My father politely suggested that same harsh, disagreeable sound that COLLECTION OF MODERN PIANO Rather, ask yourself whether your a weekfor a two-hour rehearsal after brief periods of swimming, dancing THE YOUNG MOZART RUNS, ] complete volumes $3,75 he mind his own business-he had results from crushing the violln COLLECTION OF MODERN PIANO tones are what you wish them to be school.They work from original- campfires, and games. Regular Youth BREAKS, 3 complete volumes $3.75 strings. Also, we never got tired, each 60 cents SIMPLE SHORT PIECES 117501 his own ideas for his son's future. -c-whether you can first understand not simplified-scores, both classical Symphony members and newcomers COURSE IN MODERN HARMONY, a Photographic ideas. But the son had vocally. To this day, I can sing a thorough, up-to-dote home stvdy te~t and then demonstrate the principles and modern, and give from twelve to alike share the same program; they Send for descriptive brochure! for the advanced performer or ar- ideas, too! With my mother's help, full performance without feeling the ranger. Complete course $5.00 sixteenconcerts each year for local unite in their loyalty to the camp least vocal strain. I may be tired in of good resonance-whether you can COURSE IN MODERN ORCHESTRA- 1 wrote off to the Paris Conserva- schoolsand for the public. The next orchestra and the training orchestra , ASSOCIATED MUSIC PUBLISHERS, INC. TION. on education in professional my body, from standing and acting, accomplish perf ct diction in foreign arranging techniques. covering all im- toire, asking when 1 might have an concertwill he the orchestra's 121st. and exhibit the same generous pleas- 25 W. 45th St. N. Y. 19. N. Y. portont phoses. A "must" for the but the voice itself .is quite ready to languages. Here let me interrupt my audition. The reply set a date, and ure in the promotion or special rec- your loco! dealer) successful arranger. Complete course $7.00 list of qu ries with an anecdote. A Besidesthe major orchestra, there (0' Money.BClck Guarantee on Everything! my mother and I determined to go. begin vocalizing or spinning tone. year ago, I was asked to listen to is now an elementary training or- ognition of any player. At this point 1 got my only pre- "We also learned elegance of de- The Sunday concerts (one after SHEET MUSIC S~~D MAIL a young luger with a highly promis, chestrawhich is directed by Thomas THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC I I liminary training. I consulted our portment, on stage and off. We were each week's work) are , traditional Offers accredited courses in Piano, Voice, Violin, ing voice. in ord I' to judge of her Rodrique,a graduate of Youth Sym- Full Line of ClassicClI Clnd Educational local baritone and asked him to taught how to move with grace- Organ. Public School Music, Theory. and o-enes- Music. Any 5 hit PClrClde Songs $2.00-40 phony, and supervised by Aranyi. Parents. and friends and music lovers tral Instruments. what to do with our arms and hands. French dietion. It wa deplorable; cents eClch coach me in two or three ad as, for Promotion from this training group flock from many parts of the state Confers degrees of B.M .• A.B., M!l~io of (/llIJllfllisll~rij Ifl Ii~t l'riecs. Indeed, one of our most taxing myself a Fr n hman by birth, I Depaul Clnd M.M. the audition. to lisjen and marvel at what can be PROMPT SERViCE wondered through half her first song to the major orchestra is purely on Address Registrar for Bulletin "I auditioned for Crosti. The first lessons was to express the complete accomplished in one short week with UNIVERSITY Walter Stuart Music Studio what language sh w It singing in. the basis of merit. DePaul University School of Music thing he asked was, bow long I had meaning of a scene, or an aria. with .L.... CHICAGO Room 401, 64 East Loke Street. Chicego I, Hllnols The highlight of the year for all concentrated work under inspired 1227-B Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. studied. 'I have had six lessons!' 1 gestures, before using the voice! Hesitant about discouraging the youngorchestra members is the sum- leadership. replied with pride. Crostl looked "After four years of intensive young lady her-elf. I made certain mer Music Camp which the Youth Fees for the camp are made as JORDAN COLLEGE OF MUSIC down his nose at me, but allowed me work, 1 was graduated with First sug~cstion" 10 h r friend,; who had Symphonysponsors. The attitude of low as possible, in order that music- to sing. I began with the aria from Prizes in singing, in opera. in sol- asked me to hear h r. This year, of BUTLER UNIVERSITY the young people toward this annual hungry children shall not be ex- Baccalaureate degrees in music. music education, radio, drama, dance. Masters in music "La Juive." After ten bars, Crostt lege, and in opera comique. And FoO J wa again asked 10 listen to the and music education. Nationally known faculty of artist-teachers. Member Notional Assccto- event is well illustrated by the Icl- cluded for lack of funds; several tions of Schools of Mu§ic. 58th year. ' looked off his nose and began to 1 was ready for my career. It did Same young sing r. Again she sang Write for catalog. Address: lowingconversation which was over- clubs of the community oiler camp listen in earnest. At the end. he not mean blasting into a microphone in what appeared to be French-the Director of Admissions. Box E, Jordan College of Music scholarships to worthy students. Ac- 1204 N.. DelawClre Street. IndiClnClpolis 2. IndianCl with a repertoire of a dozen songs. on Iy di IT renee from Inq ) ear was that heardlast winter between two seventh said he would take me into his class. tually, this camp which offers such No, then began the work of learning it \\'0 somewhat more deplorable. grade girls on their way home from 'And; he added, 'I shall not have rich rewards both in music training to correct your production-you the hundreds of various discip liucs A Iter. I asked her friends 'whether a coasting party: "Winter is fun." said the first and character development costs less MUSIC and polishings that can never come she had followed In}' ugg ~Iions.'Oh. ASPEN INSTITUTE OF have perfect natural emission.' than many purely social summer out of books~the Tubbing oil of no,' they aid: 'right aher sin ing girl. "I like snow." "I worked with Crosti and later camps, in spite of the fact that the June 30 - August 31, 1952 with Lherie-dear good LheJ·ie. wl~o corners in the .actual business of for you. ~he got (Iuit a number of "Which do you like better," asked the other girl, "winter or summer?" caliber of the music staff is very created the role of Don Jose and working on a stage. en~u~ menls. and ~o she had no Address: Genevieve LynCJby, Rm. 505. 38 S. Dearborn. Chicago 3. Illinois GULBRANSEN high. whom Toscanini once descrjhed as "And so 1 return to the queFtion: lime!' "Oh, T like summer best, of Low fees are made possible in the most interesting artist whom lle how do voices to-day compare whh "Engagcm nl.? Pos~ibly. But ar· course!" answered the first, "Be- three ways. First, music staff mem- DlacJum. em.,~ had ever directed-and from them. those of the great days? Can there tistic stature? Ne\'cr! I wonder what causethen I go to music camp!" bers, cognizant of the value of such learned what 1 have already in- be. any question? Fine young natural her voi e will .!5ound like 6hy years Music Camp lasts at least three BOSTON CONSERVATORY of MUSIC a camp to the Northwest, serve for a ALBERT ALPHIN, Dk. 26 FENWAY. BOSTON. MASS. dicated about volume and resonance. V01CCS there are-but ·what becomes [rom now! nd. wondering. I am weeks. Sometimes parents register fraction of their true worth. Second, A Complete School of MUSIC. DRAMA and DANCE. Never were we told. 'Yon cannot be of them? Until the young singers profoundly lhankful to ha\-e had my their children for only the first week, the camp personnel is composed Degree, Diploma. Certificate Courses. Faculty of 60. heard-sing'" louder!' Those who submit themselves to the same kind own training in a schoollhat permits hut the staff never worries about Dormitories for Women. CataloCJ on request. largely of volunteers. And third, the lacked volume were kept on exercises of training that produced the £TUDE:-lItRCH 19j;! ETUDE-MARCH 1952 59 L..I __ 5_8 _ • The Memorial Committee Howard Swanson, 42-year.old Artnr Schnabel consisting for IF. American Negro composer, has f Dimitri Mitropou os, rttz won the award of the Music Critics ~tiedry,George Szell, Joseph Szi- THE. WORLD OF Circle of New York as the writer ti Cesar Saerchinger, Ira C I of the most interesting new orches- .4Hirschmann,Henry Colbert, ar tral work heard in the last fifteen Friedberg,Horace W. K. Borch- months. The winning composition , , , ardt,and Bruno Eisner, is promot- is Mr. Swanson's Second Sym- ing a movement to found an or- phony. The operatic award went lTanizationto perpetuate the mem- to Bohuslav Martinu for his ~ry of the late ~rtur ScI~nabel. out to Leopold Stokowski, Leon. ganists, died in New York on De- "opera bufla," "Comedy on the At the initial meetmg held 111 De- ard Bernstein and Guido Cantelli cember 28, 1951. He was the hus- Bridge." A special citation was cember,plans were formulated to to serve as guest conductors with band of Claire Coci, herself a given to Cian-Earlo Menotti, com- NEW MUSIC invite prominent figures in the The Hague Residence Orchestra. widely-known concert organist. poser of "Amahl and the Night Piano Solos Orgon music,art and literary world to Igor Stravinsky's seventieth birth. He was instrumental also in bring- Visitors," (which had its tele- Grade I NIGHT IN BAGDAD Martha Bed 130·41091 .30 POSTLUDE IN G ...... • John Blodburn 113-40011 .50 jointheorganization. The response day will be observed by perform- ing many chamber music groups vision premiere on Christmas eve.) (Well-written, Contrasting sedions, Elcellent fOf a CUCKOO CLOCK Mae-Aileen Erb 110-40171 $.30 (Chromatic melody, Contemporary harmonies) hasbeenmost gratifying. Detailed ances of some of his principal to this country, the most recent and to the National Broadcasting (Meloay in alternate hands, Cuckoo calf, Words) NIGHT WiNDS Martha Beck 130-41094 .30 church service, Hammond registration) works. HERE'S THE CHURCH, . Louise C. Rebe 130-41096 .30 (Cross hanJs, Arpeggios, Pedal, Me/odic study in minor) Vocol informationmay be secured Irom being the Quartetto Italiano. Company for commissioning and (Diatonic study in quarter and eighth notes, Words) PIXIE AND THE FAIRY GENTLY LITTLE JESUS .. George lynn 131.410"'5 .60 Henry Colbert, 205 West 57th The Stringart Quartet of producing this first opera com- HIGH·STEPPING HORSES Florence F. Bin~ley 110-41074 .30 (Easy Melodious, Original text, Eb, bb·Bb, Low ~oiee) The Ph.ilatlelphio Orcbestro Street,New York 19. Philadelphia is presenting this posed specifically for television. Mae-Aileen Erb 110-40112 .30 (Triplet arpeggio and passage study, Dynamic contrasts) SiLENCE ...... •...... Olive Dungan 121-40020 .60 has come forward with figures to (Staccato. Cross hanas, Fanfare melody) (Type of love song thaf lingers in your memory, Rich, season a series of four so-called I WISH I WERE A DUGK Grode 21j, _ William. F. S'llntelrnann, show that in its 51 years history it Olive Dungon 130.41088 .30 Melodic, Low voice, F, ob·E) • Mae-Aileen erb 110-40176 .30 GLIMPSE OF CUBA Coffee Concerts, j n which an at- Powell Wefwer, composer, or. (StuJv in sync.opation) WHEN I SING YOUR SONGS Leaderof the United States Ma- has played a considerably greater (Meloelic, Affernafing hands) Olive Dungon 121.40019.60 tempt is being made to capture ganist, whose works have been per· LITTLE COWBOYRIDES AGAIN PLAYTIME ....••.••... Everett Stevens 130-41095 .30 rineBand, has been appointed as number of concerts than the New (Arpeggio and pedal study, Legato) (Inspiring words set to a lo ...ely melody, Populor pro- an atmosphere of informality and Mildred Hofstad 110·40175 .30 a Lieutenant Colonel in the Ma- York Philharmonic Symphony's formed by major orchestras, died SCAMPERING WHOLE STEPS gram piece, Medium voice, C, c·f) intimacy which will make listen- (Rhythmic, Alternate hands, Legato phrases, Words) Octavo rine Corps, thus attaining the 5000 concerts in its 109 years. In in Kansas City, Mo. on December LITTLE GREEN GNOMES Margaret Wigham 130-41099 .30 (Cross hanJ fun in the whole tone scale) «BEAUTIFUL RiVER ..... Lowry.Martin 312.40103 .22 ing to this type of concert a more 22, 1951, at the age of 61. He Louise E. Stairs 110-40177 .30 highest rank ever held by a Marine fact, the actual number given by (Mixed voices, A cappello with opfiontJl hormonieo01 enjoyable experience for a greater (Confrasfing staccato ana' legalo) Grode 3 musician.His father, William H. the Philadelphians at the end of was born in Clearfield, Pa., but A RIDDLE .....•...... Ado Richter 110-40167 .30 DREAMS TO REMEMBER accordion accompaniment, 80sed on hymn SHALL WE number of people. Smoking is per- had lived in Kansas City for forty GATHER AT THE RIVER, Medium dilficufty, Unusuoll, Sautelmaon, who was the distill' last season was 5340. (Melodic study for the left hana, Woras) Francis Hendricks 130-41097 .60 rich arrangement) mitted during the concerts and cof- years. (Pianistic studies which develop the sonorities of the Grode r1h "GO ME, PEAGEFUL DEATH fee is served during intermission. DRUM MAJOR Mae-Aileen erb 110-40173 .30 piano) Laszlo llalasz, musical direc- Bach.Martin 312--4010-4.rb Two concerts were given in Janu- Ruggiero Ricci, at his Car- (Staccato thirds and accents, Lively march tune) One Piono Four Hands (Miled voices, A cappello with optional harp or piano tor of the New York City Opera Beryl Joyner 110-40170 .30 negie Hall Recital in January, iu- FORWARD, MARCH! ..... HOPI WIGWAM DANCE (2'!z) accompaniment, Tenor 50/0, Medium difficulty) ary with two others scheduled for Company since its organization (Staccato infen'als, Brisk rhythm) Harold Wansborough 130-41092 .30 JESU, LITTLE ONE ... Tund.r.Thompson J12-4010b .18 March 9 and March 30. The memo troduced a new sonata for unac- OLD GHIEF POWATAN... Maotha Beok 130-41093 .30 (Staccato and detailed playing, Charader piece) in 1944, was relieved of his duties (Miled voices, Piano or organ onJ sl,inqs ad lib., bel'S of the Stringart Quartet are companied violin by Bernd Alois (Elcellent rhythmic study, Staccato in alternate hands, SEMINOLE HUNTING GROUND (2) Medium difficulty) on December 21 by the board of Zimmerman. The work is in three Strong melody) Olive Dungan 130-41087 .40 Violin Morris Shulik, violin; Irwin directors of the New York City PLAYING HOPSCOTCH .. Anne Robinson 110·40169 .30 (Dynamics, Rhythm, Phrasing, Recital) Eisenberg, violin; Gabriel Braver- movements, a "Praeludium," (Alternate legato and staccato, Gracefu/ rhythm) JOLLY JUNIORS .. __ ..... Julius Kronz ll ...... ooll.~ Center of Music and Drama. The (Easy, Effedive when played obse,,.ing aU Jynllmiel man, viola; and Hershel Goro- ~'Rhapsodie," and "Toccata." Grade 2 Two Pianos Four Hands· dismissal was the signal for the as indicated) detzky, cello. They are all mem- GOOD SHIP ROVER FESTIVAL MARCH (3) ..... Paul Staye 130-41090 .85 WONDERLAND WALTZ .... Julius Kranz 114+"0012 .50 issuance of charges and counter- Howard Wells, for many years FrederiCk C. Petrich 130-41086 .30 (Effective concert number, Accents in staccato, Preci- (Two easy tuneful studies in the n"' position) bers of the Philadelphia Orebes- charges by the various factions one of the leading piano teachers (Me/odic flavor of the sea chanty, Charader piece) sion playing, Melodic, Fast tempo) '" A Westminster ChoIr Coll.liI. llb,orv tra. Latest reports tell of somewhat and groups involved in the contro· of Chicago, died in that city on similar projects in several other versy. Apparently many of the November 20, 1951, at the age of cities. singers in the opera company 76. He was a pupil of Leschetizky have come to the support of Mr. and from 1907 to 1914, bis as- Paul Nonloff's Double Con- , I Halasz. sistant. MUSICAL RAINBOW OPERA REPERTOIRE FOR THE COlORATU RA SOPRANO certo for violin and piano was Eight Studies in Color by Vladimir Padwa compiled hy Dr. Wilfrid Pelletier played by Carroll Glenn and her Each piece presents a different technical problem for left and right hand The b~st ?ompilation .of its kind treating the Coloratura voice exclusivel),! husband Eugene List for the first alternately. Offers a taste of contemporary harmony and ~ounterpoint. A baSICl~bra~y of arIas which any such singer may use with confidence. time on January 5, when they ap- Excellent for recital. Grade 3. A well dIverSIfied selection. to guishedLeader of the Band from peared with the Indianapolis Sym- COItIPETITIONS (For details, write sponsor listed) 430-41010 $.85 Some of the arias found in this book are the only ones a"ailahle in print 1393to 1927, was tbe first Ma- phony Orchestra under Fabien today .. A synopsis is given of each opera with a description surrounding rinebandmaster to hold the rank • Capita] University Chapel Choir Conductors' Guild annual anthem the ana .. Invaluable for interpretations! Arias appear in their original Sevitzky. competition. Open to all COIn posers. Contest closes August 31, 1952. MY FIRST NOTE BOOK WITH MUSIGRAPH, ParI 2 of a commissioned officer. Prior Complete rules from Everett Mehrley, Contest Secretary, Mees Con- form-WIth both traditional and contemporary cadenzas and embelli:b- The University of Texas is F{rst -Lessons -in Theory· by Ada Richtcr ~ents. In both original language and English translation. (Cannot be sold to that time, all Marine Band servatory, Capital University, Columbus 9, Ohio. sponsoring the Southwest's first The mnsigraph is a large-size treble and bass· clef staff. Symbols of notes In Canada.) Leaders, including John Philip • Chopin Scholarships. $1000 each, one to a pianist., one to a com. signs, rests, etc., also in large size, are to be cut out by the student an'd 411-41002 . 3.50 Sousa, were enlisted men. Lieu- symposium of contemporary Amer-' ican music. It will be held in poser. Closing date for filing applications, March 1, 1952. Kosciuszko placed 011 the musigraph. This functional approach immediately interests tenant Colonel Santelmann has SONGS TO SING WITH RECREATIONAL INSTRUMENTS Foundation, 15 East 65th Street, N. Y. C. the pupil in the theoretical. side of music. Furthermore, it is more fun been connected with the Marine March in Austin, and the orches· than writing notes and it uses action rather than less interestin ... writinll" rrd~nge~ and con1-piled by Dr. Irvi u g Ch eyclle and Dr AlJ)erl HernIa Bandsince 1924. tral works submitted will be played IverSI ed collection of songs-many taken from folklore of distant • Tenth annual Young Composers Contest, sponsored by National orJet;:-itation. My First No~e Bo..ok may he psed either for priv~t; instruc~ lands. Well.known favorites U . b· I AI by a professional orchestra from Federation of Music Clubs. Total prizes, $500. Closing date, March 15, . I d d -a \Va IU t le average voice range. so .tio.n or for c1assrpom use in. schools for very earlie.st w~rk in. music theory. me u e are easy accompa - I fl The Hollancl Music Festival the ranks of the Austin and San 1952. Halsey Stevens, Univ. of Southern Calif., Los Angeles 7. · nllnent arrangements for piano ukele e. ut!l' 417-41003 $.85 pIlOne, IlarmOlllca and othe I d . '. I for 1952 is going to materialize Antonio Symphony Orchestras. I . r me 0 Y mSlruments. dandy collectionor • Marian Anderson Scholarships for vocal study. Closing date not after all, in spite 'of the difficul. PIANO FUNWITH THEORY teac leI'S, mUSIC classes, social and church gathering. The choral works will be sung by announced. Marian Anderson Scholarship Fund, c/o Miss Alyse 41141003 1.611 ties which apparently had made it a chorus drawn from honorary Anderson, 762 S. Martin St., Philadelphia 46, Pa. Piano Pieces With Questions by l\'laxwell Powers READING WITH ACES IS EASY appest unlikely tbat it could be music fraternal organizations. Nine attractive teaching pieces ideally suited for children who have mas. • Purple Heart Songwriting Awards. Popular, standard or sacred For Reading Ease and K b d C· klin held this coming summer. As now Clifton William, founder of the t.er~~ the first fun~amentals of piano playing. Each .piece i.s accompanied For beginners f 11 ,ey Oar o·ordl-nation by Alll1a Fran' arranged, the fete will run from event which will run three days, songs. First prize, $1000; second prize, $500; four prizes of $250 each. by a series of simple but. basic questions which introduce harmony, theory, in... For th ~ a alges. For anyone who wants to attain effortlessread· Closing date not announced. Order of the Purple Heart, 230 W. June.5 to July 4 and will comprise will head the committee that will form and musical performa!1ce in an easy, unpedant.ic manner. Grades t "to lEe plano payer who wants to bru,;;;h up Easy to learn-tasy 54tb St., N. Y. C. o eac 1. xtremely effi'c1ent N ~. ·th conSIderably fewer attractions screen the works submitted. 11;2 to 2. out Miss Frankl-' ·l . 0 teacher or student can afford to be lO . m tban tbe 1951 festival. There will • International Competition for Musical Performers, for voice, 430·41011 $.75 s atest work wi·lie h' IS enJoymg.. meteoriC...... 'su...... ,..· Bernard R. LaBerge, concert piano, harpsichord, violin, oboe, saxophone. Prizes in all classifi- 410-41019 .&i he six concerts by The Hague ResidenceOrchestra, and five by manager who bad brought to the cations. Closing date for applications, July 15, 1952. Secretariat of the Amsterdam Concertgebouw United States many contemporary the International Competition for Musical Performers, Geneva Cons. THEODORE PRESSER CO., Bryn French composers and noted or- of Music, Geneva, Switzerland. Mawr, Pen nsylvania Orchestra. Invitations have gone 60 ETUDE-MARCH 1952 ETUDE-MARCH 19;2 ~ ...." ------THE SINGING TOWERS BACH AND BERNIE If &L • i •• r , ...... " IL ...... ,_ ••••••• I I.... l.=-a..L.I .... I.'.., ..... -J ...11 OF NORTH AMERICA (Continued from Page 16) PIANOOur Monthly Break BREAKSBulletin enables you n _1-'., _ I •• '. :1'''1 to bUlld up euu ghllnonrlze the aOIl!;!! OIL CLASSIFIED ADS tlJl!' Hit Purude wtth clever ureake novel HARMONY and COUNTERPOINT (Continued from Page 51) s~le was back in the third conjuga- figures and rt-lclry boo rte ertcers. ' A rasclnlltinl( study, Send tor pamphlet desc~ll;.· otherparts, and you'll see ho~ they Send 20 r-ents rr>r latest copy or $2 tor a Inl':!thes" clear Bnd eomplet" Jes.ona. orll:anlzed sound, really four melodies at non. I went on, still carefully, "And year, Mentlon if teacher. especially '0' self·!n"tnlct!on. 'all ~ARllIONl.", Composition, Orehesti-a- VI01,INJlIAH:l::llS -Ama tern-s - Pro- THE AXEL CHRiSTENSEN METHOD JOHN M. LEIPOLD of course you realize that he wrote non. MUSical Theory. Private or fessionals. Fine tone European wood, control being a part of the Mountain once. C0t:respond.ence Instruction. Manu- Studio E, P.O. Box 427, oter, Calif. 218 S, Highland Ave.• L?~ Angeles 36, Calif. in connection with the meeting of materials, supplies, patterns, instruc- Lake Sanctuary. a unique park Bernie,who, for a youngster, reads that duet we were putting together a acr-ip t.s revised and corrected. Music tions. Illustrated catalog 10¢, refund- the North Atlantic Treaty Organiza- little while ago." arranged. Frank S Butler 3?-4G 107 ed. Pr-emier Violin Supplies, Dept. which, in the winter season altracl~ wellenough at sight, played each St., Corona, N. Y. . , - tion held in Ottawa. There were V.E., 430 S. Br-oad wa.y, Los Angeles WM. S. HAYNES COMPANY ACCOR DIONISTS! - Teachers! enormous crowds, drawn chiefly melodyalone, and then I wove the "He wrote that too?" The tail of ]:J, California. For the nnest in a eeordion music (all grades), twelve countries represented, so write today for our free catalog which lists over other parts around it. By the ti.me my eye caught Bernie's start. It also LEA_R.N PIANO 'l'UNJNG-Simplified Flutes 0' Dlsflneflon from great distances. Anton Brees 1.000 compositions arranged especially for ae . special music had to be arranged for watched him gather the folds of his authentic i n s trn c tlon $~.OO-Liter: ccruten. who dedicated the Sanctuary BeJl~ we had the four parts working ature free. Prof. 'noes, ,j5G Beecher STERLING SILVER-GOLD-PLATINUM Dept. ET these countries, namely their well- SYNCHRONIZED, your violin wm in 1929, is carillonneur. He gives smoothlytogether, he had forgotten disarrayed dignity about him aaain St., Dl mtr-a, N. Y. have Ilcrfect tone. Arnnzing- results. Pietro Deiro known folk songs and national an- Costs n eg-ligib l e. V. L. Sch wen k, Red- LlterohJre Olll Request and saw him retire behind C the several concerts a week during the about Bach. wood Valley, California. Accordion Headquarters thems. Of course, this Peace Tower NE'V PIANO l\lU'l'E LJ~'l'S rou MassBchliselt~ Avenue. Boston in. Mass. 46 Gc"..nwic~ Avenue. New Voc~ 11, N. Y. "Likeit?" I said offhandedly. opaque cloak of his poise. It was no carillon celebrated the Royal visit season, in addition to special recitals I:>HAC'I'ICE DAY Olt NIf;I'I't' 'VI'I'H- '" "Neat!" said Bernie. time for words. o:U'l' IlISTUR.BIXG O'I'HERS. Mu tee of Princess Elizabeth and Prince -at mid-night on Christmas Eve My pulse jumped, but the time for Quietly I went on playing Bach, plano about 85%. Easily attached or CHOIR CONDUC'I'ORS, COl\IPOSEUS Phillip to Canada-it presented a at Sunrise on Easter, on special days: detached without harming mechan- -It may be too costly to or-d er including Christmas Day and New theunveilingwas not quite yet. "Yes, choosing pieces of varied mood and ism. State upright, g r-a nd, or spinet! printed copies of your own hymn WHERE SHALL I GO TO STUDY? series of seven special recitals in Sold only on money bnc! c guarantee. tunes, anthems, songs, pieces, for Year's Day at noon. it's fun to put things together like distinctive individuality, trying, with Send $5.00 for mute and full Inst.ruc- your choir to sing 01' your friends to heir honor, The Canadian Citizen- tjons. Richard Mayo, Dept. 004, 1120 I that. Imagine being able to write more anxiety than I'd have admitted, possess. But I pr-nd uce inexpensively, ship Song, This Canada o] Ours, with The Mountain Lake Sanctuary Latona Street, P'hll a.. 47, Pa. by unique dunlice ttng' method, near- and the Bok ingiug Tower were things that would go together so to sell Sally's "he1oved"-and mine est approach to printed wor-k-e-do a- PRIVATE TEACHERS (Now Yo,k Cit,) CAROL ROBINSON music by Mr. Donnell is regularly ens upward, leflflet to bound Volulne. smoothly!" Bernie clucked his -to a silent, perhaps a belligerent, "'H.I'I'E SOX(;$: Re:ld "Son~nvrite!"s Concert Pianist-Artist Teacher used as a radio station identification completed ten reurs before lite ca. 'Will return with quotation any man- Review" Mn,gn:dne, 1G~,(l-E:'i' Brou.d- uscript you send. If urgent, safely East 54th St. New York 22, N. Y. rillon was ip tailed j they were ded. tongue,but did not commit himself Bernie. 40S theme between Canada and Sweden. way, New Yo!'l,: ]9, 2;'f copy: $2.00 order outright. ,Vhitehall, 70, :Mustel's CECILE HODAM BENZ Plata 5-5123 I saw Sally slowly close her book year. The Alhany, New York, 48 bell icated in 1919 by alvin Collidge, further. Road, 'Vest Bridgfol'd, Nottingham, . Bachelor Fine Arts-Formerly a College prcsid nt of the oited tates. Mr. One wonders i[ a child's-or an and lean her head back. Bernie still England. Instructoc carillon is the first civic carillon on S,VING PIANO-HY :LUAIL, 30 self- MME. GIOVANNA VIOLA (HULL) Bok was inspired 10 build this anc· adult's-initial objection to Bach is sat tense, but at the climax of a TEACHER OF SINGING Ihis continent, It is a war memorial, teaching lessons, ~3.00. 10 ndvanced Voice· Piano Studio, 2 Hamilton Place, Merrick, Dramatic Soprano lUary and inging Tower by an in, becausehe has heard only the more stretto passage, he leaned forward, swing lessons, $1..50. 13 modern piano l\lUSIC 'L'B'\_CHI~HS: Assol·tmcnt for Long Island. N. Y. Tel. FReeport '-3764 Teacher of Singing-"Bel Canto" the gift of thousands of Albany solos, $2.50. $30.00 worth of music for piano or voice on apPl'ovaluntil July Experienced European trained Artist junction of his grandmother to her ponderousand solemn of the com- ever so slightly, and I saw his nostrils $10.00. SpecifLl inlJ'oductory ofCer to C itizens, the money being raised by 1st, 1952. Pay monthly fOL' what you Coaching Opero, Concert and Radio dilate. teachers, artists and dealers (sam- use. We select assorted publishers. Correct voice production, defective singing a campaign conducted by the Ki. children and ~randchildren, "wher· poser's works, performed at great ples). Over 50 publications-classical HELEN ANDERSON corrected. 10% discount. Specify quantity of Finally I stopped, turned fully and popul:) I'. Phil Breton Publica- each g-rade. Carleton Music Co., Box Beginners accepted wanis Club and the newspapers. The ever your lives may be cast make length,and perhaps without the love Concert Pianist tions, P.O. Box 14.02, Omaha S, Nebr., 12(;9. Rome, Georgia. "'''nn .. ' TrofOIQor 7-8230 Man .. Tues., Wed., Thurs, y L1rworld a bit belter or more besu· and respect that the true Bach·ini· toward him and smiled questioningly. U.S.A. Interesting course-piano, harmony 608 West End Ave. New York City project was fostered by William tiful be ausc you lived in il,l! tiatewould feel. The superficial mu- Bernie is a gentleman j he was not Many Successful Pupils Gorham Rice who brought over his ashamed to capitulate, More than PI,\.NO ACCO")II"AN1l\IEX'I'S Ul~- FOll SALE-Lovely antique square 166 W. 72nd St., N. Y. C. Tel. Sc 4-S3S5 good friend J ef Denyn, the great The uild of arillonneurs in sicianfinds Ihe music lacking in the COR.L)l~D. Send music nnd checl .. for LEOPOLD WOLFSOHN that, he is really, truly, musical. grand piano. Completely restrung carillonneur hom Mechlin, Belgium North America wag f rmed in 1937 obvious appeal, the ingratiating $4..20. Music returned with UN- and refinislled. Reasonable. Tom Composer, Pianist cod Teacher BRJ::AKABLE RECORD. Vincent Re- Bishop, 234 '\Testern Avenue, Benton to promote the carillon movement on tricks,and the shallow ear-catchers He nodded. grinned faintly, and cording Service. P.O. Box 20G, Union, MME. BOXALL BOYD Teacher of Aron Copland, Elie Siegmeister to dedicate this carillon located in Ha.rbor, 1\fichigan. (leschetitky) and mony artists and teochers. City Han, on September 18. 1927. this continent and to gh'e carillon· of lesser composers. There is even said. "He's O.K," N. J, Pionist- Teocher-Coach-Program 8uilding BEGINNING TO ARTISTIC FINISH neurs an opportunity to play Ullon a school of listeners who seem to I basked in the avalanche of such Addreu-Steinway Hall-Nola Studio5- Present at the inauguration were nACK POPUL,\R SHEET JUUSIC TO Hotel Ansonia, B'way at 73rd St., New York City feel obliged to find anything under Aattery, H,\.JtJlIONY ANn COl\II"OSI'l'ION 113 W. 57th St., New York City, N. Y. state officials and their wives-AI and to hear olher carillon~ played. 18::>0, BalladS, Ragtime, everything. taught by correspondence. l\fanu- They me tin U llir ·doy Congress in the name of Bach to be heavy, un- "How about trying one more of Catalog 10¢. Classics exchanged for scripts edited find corrected to meet Smith was then governor-and near· popular. Fore's, E3151 High, Denver ALFRED JACOBS him next week?" I asked. "Read publisher's specifications, Send man- EDWIN HUGHES Iy all of Albany_ It was a great oc· June of each year wh n the members emotional,dreary. These are the "I 5, Colorado. uscripts for estimate. Dr. G. San Teocher Violin & Viola Coach Giorgio, 2251 Bassford Avenue, New . Highly Recommended by gi"e beuutiful recitals on the near· don'tknow much about music, but I through his book there, and play me PIANISTS PREPARED FOR PUBLIC C asion. York 57, N. Y. Wm. Primrose, Otto Klemperer & Mishel Piastro AnllAXGING for Dand-Orchestra· PERFORMANCE AND FOR COLLEGE, We have only five other com- by arillons, Today the Guild has knowwhat I like" fraternity. They the one you like best; I WOIl't assign Carnegie Hall Call CLoverdale 6·3701 Plano Vocals. 1o.'l:anuscripts corrected UNIVERSITY AND CONSERVATORY 80 memb rs. seema little smug in their prejudice, anything special. I'll just leave you and prepared for publication. ,Vords Write to 7510-18th Ave., Brook)yn 14. N. Y. Inunity carillons-those of Simcoe, TEACHING POSITIONS and Bach to find out about each set to music-school songs. Send PI,\.XO TEA_CHER of 24 years ex- Ontario; Mariemont, Ohio; Nor· On eplember 24th of last rear, andI find the earthworm story offer- manuscript for estimate. Prompt 338 West 89th Street, New York 24, N. Y. perience, who also is a piano tuner- wood, Massachusetts; Luray. Vir- the first carillon ever to he installed 'ing its snobbish comfort sometimes other." service. Val's Arranging Studio, P.O. technician and church organist, PRIVATE TEACHERS (Western) Box 21G9, Daytona Beach, Florida. would like to locate in small town g ioia-the last three are municipals on the front of a tore was dedic81ed whenit has no business poking itself ReI ieved to have the session end where there is definite need (01' a (FRANKl (ERNESTO) -and the Virginia State l\1{emorial by Kamiel Lerc\'ere at Whittemore intomy reflections! with his self·respect intact, Bernie good teacher of fine musicianship. LA FORGE-BERUMEN STUDIOS GRADED PIANO l'1'USJC for techni- Address commullications to The a t Richmond. All are excellent ex- Associates. Inc. in Boston. This ca· "Let'schange about today, and I'll sailed into the rest of his Jesson and cal studies and recital playing. Con- Etude, Box 27, Bryn Mawr, Pennsyl- Voice-Piano EVANGELINE LEHMAN tinental Publishing Company, 4441 amples of public use. The Simcoe rillon of 25 ~mall belJs of fine bronze. playfor you instead," I said. "Here's acquitted himself admirably. I found "ania. Among those who have studied with Mr. La Mus, Doc. Junction Ave., Detroit 10, lIlich. Forge are: Marian Anderson, lawrence Tib- instnlment of 23 bells is a county wjth a regular cln\,ier. ""as casl by somethingthat reminds me of col· occasion for praise in good measure. Teacher of Voice belt. Richord Crooks. and Mme. Matzenauer, Finally I said, "And now play your 1040 Park Ave., New York Singers prepored lor public recitols Inemorial, in -memory of its dead Petit & Fritzen. hellfounders of ored leaves scuttling merrily across FOR SAI,E: Genuine "Amati" Violin. HJ':l"OR_F.: spending money Oil music lessons, send 50¢ for the new MU81- Ie-I. Atwater 9-7470 Special training for choir and choral directors Lewis Certificate. $1,000. Cost $4,000. in the First World War. on which Holland and is designed for small the autumn fields, or of-well, let's scale. " Ted Marchetti, 31 E. 11th Ave., Co- TEST BOOKLET. By following sim- Studio oddress: 167 Elmhurst Ave. l11e instructions you can test the bi-weekly recitals have been given churches and other small tower~. see what it reminds you of! II With An instant's SUspICIon crinkled lumbus, Ohio. Detroit J, Mic.higon prospective student's musical apti- EDWARD E. TREUMANN Telephone: Townsend 5·8413 tIHoughout the summer since its It cost less thon one-haH that of any the gayest of touches, I played the around the corners of Bernie's eyes. tude. No J{nowledge of music re· Concert Pianht--Artist-Teacher dedication in June 1925. The Marie- other carillon of 25 belJs and tbe B.major Prelude, from the Well- "Did Ba-, -did HE write the LEARN PIANO '1'UNIXG A'L' HOlUE. quil'ed to give these simple, concise Recommended by Emil Von Souer, Mortiz Mosz· Course by Dr. Wm. Braid "'-'hite, tests. Just follow the scoring instruc- kowski and Joseph Hofmann. HAROLD HURLBUT mont instrument was inaugurated in framework of the belh con be con· TemperedClavichord. scales too?" world's leading piano technician and tions and you call determine whether Studio, Carnegie Hall, Suite 837, 57th St. of 1 Did Bach write the scales too? teacher. ",'rite Karl Ba.rtenbach, the prospective music student will 7th Ave., New York City Tel. Columbus 5-4]57 Singers who have studied with him include 929; its carillonneur is the town's structed to fit any belfry or tower Bernie approved. "Doesn't sound lOOlA 'Yells St., Lafayette, Ind. "lake" to music or whether you will NADINE CONNER HOWARD KEEL Was it the moment to take the child just be wasting money. Send 50c P uhlic Spil'ited mayor who gives a whatever the in~ide area may be. much like Bach, does it?" I sug- (postpaid) today to MUSJ-TEST, 521- James Parnell Henry Cordy recital every Sunday. The Luray lt is hop d that this modern liltle gested. into the Inner Shrine, the Mystery SONG"VRI'l'EllS achieve quality 5th Ave., New York 17, N. Y. WILLIAM FICHANDLER and others of stage, screen, opera ond radio tunes. New method! Manuscripts ex- Res. 2150 N. Beachwood Dr., Hollywood 28, Calif. C arillon is maintained by the mu- carillon will make it possible to gi"e "Nope; now if he could write of the Octave, the Harmonic Series, Pianist. Composer, Teacher amined song service of any l{ind: n Songart, 3031 Edwin 1E, Fort Lee,N.J. ]14 West 75th St.. New York Su-7-3775 icipality both for its own enjoyment millions of people the jo}' of hear· thingslike that , .. " the Tempered Scale ... ? ]i'IutNCH llO'VS-lnterested in ac- Recent Compositions published by a~I~ as an attraction to the many jog the carillon in their borne towns I was terribly careful to keep any "Bernie," I said, with heavily- quiring a fine bow? 'Write M. Havivi, G. Schirmer, Inc. EDNA GUNNAR PETERSON 151 West 57th Street, New York 19. vIS1tors to the caverns at the end of ?oteof victory out of my voice. "Yes, feigned solemnity, "I wouldn't put it OLD ~IUSIC 'VA)\"'I'ED, Have you a Concert Pianist-Artist Teacher all over this continent. collection of old musk gathering Finest collection of outstanding 129 So. Harvard Blvd. la's Angeles, Col if. town. The Luray. Singing Tower Mozart introduced music similar If he could-and of course he did; a bit past him!" dust in your attic 01' barn? Turn it French masters. into cash. Write to George Goodwin, CHARLES LAGOURGUE O. I. f) OU. ]·2597 S tands in a park rising hom high to the cariJIon in ··The )[agic Flute:' -.and if people only knew all the -And from the lofty perch of his Box 49, New York 19, N. Y. VOICE PRODUCTION-SINGING g round in open country near the [agi power was ascribed to its t~mgs he could write, they'd like new wisdom, Bernie stnilingly gave FOIl, SALE. Rare records. Lists. Col- for information: ISABEL HUTCHESON C averns. In addition to regular earH- 111mso much better." me a fraternal salute as he settled lections bought. E. Hirschmann, 100 35 W. 57th St .• New York sounds. and Papagcllo. one of the now ']'0 COIUPOSE lind ARHt\.NGE Duncan Ave., Jersey City, New Jersey. Refresher COllrse for Piano Teochers: 1on recitals four times a week from down into the E·major scale. a March for full military band a la Modern Piano Tech nic: Coaching Concert Pion ish: principal characters. refers to it Bernie was betrayed; he glanced Hollywood style in 12 easy lessons. Group Work: For further informotion address: March to November since its ded. THE END Write for Free st1.mple lesson to Dr. thus: at Sally to see if she had heard, but THE SCIENTIFIC It.1USIC 'l'EACHER RICHARD McCLANAHAN Studio 202, 1005112Elm St., Dallas Texos i E. H. Kleffman, 1l00-B South Gar- cation in 1937, the carillon is used "Had everyone nch a carillon. field Ave., Alhambra, Calif. -Monthly-$2.00 year. Request sam- Matthay exponent, formerly his representative. August in New York ' ple. Morong, Box 21, Brooldyn 25, Private lessons, Teachers Courses. Forums- in con.nection with Sunday eveninC'l • 0 foes would be turned into friends. New Yorl ... Summer clos,-Southwesl Harbor Me. V FOR TEN LITTLE FINGERS 801 Steinwoy Bldg., N.r.C. esper serVIces, a united effort of the and everyone would li,"e in the mo~t POPULAR PIANO J~ESSONS by mail. (Tues.-Fri.) CI. 6-S950, other days, KI. 9-S034 SAN FRANCISCO CONSERVA· cIlUrches of the town, held durinC'l Beginners-Advanced. Free Booklet. " beautiful harmony:' rU£; E~D by Gwynnyth Gibson. Stuart Studios, 1227-C :Morris, Union, NAME] P"\.S'I'EIlS-4 lines; 200- TORY OF MUSIC, INC. IIIe summer. "" New Jersey. $1.00; sticl{ on music, etc. August, 236 Stegman St., Jersey City 5, N. J. I . 3435 Sacramento Street Walnut 1·3496 " CRYSTAL WATERS The carillon in the Bok S'mglllg. " . A bust of Bach is on the stand, 'OTE-In Pan I of Ihi. article' Teacher of singing. Bachelor of Music Degree Opero Deportment Tower, near Lake Wales FI 'd A Bach that smiles with no reproof TEACHEat '1'll.AINING COURSES- , on a, ACCOl\IPANUIEN'l'S RECORDED ON Artists Diploma Pedagogy Certificate number of bell foundries wert men· POPULAit PIANO PLAYING. New, Populor songs and Classics. is perhaps the best known in the At octaves not completely spanned original presentation, procedures and JtECOR.DS on 'rAPE BY FINE ART_ T.V.-Radio-Stage-Concert. Approved for veterans tioned. The firm of an Bergen Bell· techniques for creative expression. Is'r for any and all vocal music. For New York 22, Umted S,ates. Installed by· Ed· d Or notes he thought wcre bungleproof, 405 East 54th St. N. Y. Children's Saturday morning Classes. B k war foundrie •. Gr enwood. S. c.. ,ho~d Descriptive booklet, information on circular, write Esquire Recordings w'n'I tam 0, it is under . For even under little fingers request. KARL MACEK, 1242 Main 6flO 'Vashington St., Brookline. Mass~ pnvate have been included in this group, St., Springfield, Mass. achusetts. His song, exultant, wakes and lingers. 62 ETUDE-.IJARCH 19;2 ETUDE-MARCH 1952 63 ~ ...... _------Magazine, February 1950. AUDIO.VISUAL AIDS FOR THE MUSIC EDUCATOR 3-The booklet "Radio-Electronics i Education" (Radio Corp. of Americ: (Continued from Page 14) 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York) rnal be obtained upon request. Y with a set of slides showing his birth- writer has been combining six types 4--"Global Music-c-An Audio-VisuaJ place, portrait, studio, manuscripts, of audio-visual aids in presenting a Approach to the 'One World' Concept" monuments, etc. Slides are obtain- course in music appreciation to more (Duffield) Music Ed. Journal, June 1947, April 1949. able showing the instruments of the than ten thousand senior high school symphony orchestra, as well as the students. Entitled "Global Music.'?' historic development of orchestral the course includes a visit to twenty- five nations, and utilizes one hundred and keyboard instruments. For com- MUSIC FROM munity and assembly singing the 16mm. sound films, one hundred re- various types of glass song slides are cordings, and three hundred glass AN UNSTRUNG VIOLIN ~JI~,·:l~d probably the earliest type of audio- slides, as well as numerous still pic- ~~A~ visual aid in use by music teachers. tures, charts and maps. A typical (Contil/ued from Page 17) LEARN ANOTHER (c) Recordings are finding in- lesson selected from the seventy-five Iicreased use in the studios of the art- lessons comprising the course, and himself was taken ill this time. rather LANGUAGE by • ist teacher of voice and piano, violin taken from the unit devoted to than the diva of the company. He LlNGUAPHONE .. and 'cello. Many studios and schools France, follows: was removed to a charity hospital of music are finding it advantageous Pupils entering the classroom ob- at Barabano. some miles south of World's-Standard CONVERSATIONAL METHOD Havana, and died after an illness FRENCH Are il1lere~tillg career. travel, cur- to be equipped with record players serve photographs of George Bizet, SPANISH (ural oPllorlullilies passing l'OU hI' which will reproduce the new 331!:".; and of noted Metropolitan Opera that. kept hirn 36 days in the hospital. GERMAN ~e-tIt:Or.r~Ul~:~ril ea9~"~\~~~r(J1\~~I:I,~.al~;. He was only twenty-six when his RUSSIAN the UNGUAPHONE CONYERSA_ and 45 r.p.m. recordings, as well as singers who have appeared in the CHINESE 'I'IONAL METITOD. You LlSTEN- the familiar 78 r.p.rn. type. opera "Carmen," attractively dis- career ended-fi,'c years younger -29 ~'li~ak~~'~u ?'~l~l~·~st~::~~y~~dsp'Efj't 011 than the youngest of composers-. Lcmguages World~'·lde eeucanonar cn<.!orSClllCnl; (d) Disc and magnetic recording played bulletin boards; black- AVClilable ~\'IlJ)rJI~iI1;'oD,t-tn1~~tl¥N;F.Est-:{~e8~: devices (prices range from $150 to boards contain brief notes on the ca- Schubert. L1NGUAPHONE INSTITUTE $400) enable the teacher to quickly reer of the composer with a list of Jf he wu Iorgoueu and destitute 3903 Radia City N. Y. 20. N. Y. and inexpensively record student his important pompositions. A brief at the end. his music was not for. performances, which may then be discussion by the teacher explaining gotten. It has gone on from success ------, played back repeatedly for criticism the general plan of a grand opera 10 success. If he i~remembered pri- Linguaphone Institute I 3903 Radio City, I as to phrasing, tone quality, nuance, is used to introduce listening to re- marily for one s t of waltzes. so is New York 20, New York I dynamics, etc." In the conservatory cordings of the Prelude and the J ames Bland remembered for only Scnd me your FREE: hook. I I want to learn.. I of music, entire recitals by artist Toreador's Song from "Carmen." one composition-c-the song. Carry lallgll>Jge. : pupils or faculty members may be The class is then invited to par- A'le Back to Ole V;r~illflr. and Dan I recorded on ' ....ire or magnetic tape ticipate in unison singing, with the Emmett for only one .... I song-Dixie, at very small cost, and kept as part words projected on the screen from and 1anuel Ponce for one com- - City & Stale. . ..JI :M. of a permanent library. Before pur- glass slides, of Bizet's spirited position-EstrcLlira. But it was no chasing any type of recording equip- "March of Three Kings." This prep- small accomplishment for a man to ment. the reader is advised to send aration has provided background for have written a melody thai today for the pamphlet "School Sound Re- the "big moment" of the lesson- is as alive as it. was sixty years ago cording and Playback Equipment," the showing of the 16mm. classroom when it wac; first created. It was no obtainable without charge from the version of the opera "Carmen," pro- small feat for an obscure Oioml c:z Radio Section, United States Office duced by Official Films, and in Indian to have challenged the johann ~ of Education. Washington 25, D. C. which the title Tole is excellently Streusse successfully on their own OW'" (e) Rehearsal rooms for the bands ZCl sung by Cleo Elmo, while story con- stamping ground. and orchestras in our public school tin.uity is adroitly interpolated by .! ~ ~ Rosas is remembered in Mexico. e a.. "" systems are adopting the clever elec- DIm Downes. A miracle of conde». Carlos Chavez. the great Mexican tronic tuner which supplies a con- sa~ion, the film manages in twenty conductor. has played a symphonic tinuous and unvarvinz "A" or "Bb" mmutes to present the chief musical '"I "'=!~ ~ arrangement of Orer 'he Wares in with a choice of either flute or oboe excerpts from Bizet's immortal score. Ql 0 ~ his Orquesta Sinf6nica de :Mexico 0"- tone quality. At the National Music and in addition catches much of the concerts. In 1937 Rosa's Dame was o 0 ~ Camp (Interlochen, Michigan) the Z~ atmosphere and glamor of the d ra- enshrined in the Mexican "Hall of "':.a.. stroboscope and oscilloscope are in matic action. The lesson ends with Fame" at the Pan leon Civil. At the o::E daily laboratory use in checklnc er- "follow-up" questions on what has National Conservator)- a large num· "'0 rors in intonation, and in anal;zing OU been seen and heard. ber of Rosa's printed works are tone quality and vibrato in both voice ZZ Commenting on the use of audio- formed into a permanent collection. 00 and solo instruments. Interested visnal devices by the progressive THE E~D ZZ teachers may apply for their loan teacher, Edgar Dale of Ohio State 00 film, in color, showing many types University has written: of audio-visual device, including the "Professional teachin17 demand- ~~ stroboscope and oscilloscope, in ac- f . I 0 , pro eSSlon~ tools and C(Iuipment ILLUSTRATION CREDITS 00"'''' tual classroom and laboratory use.:! Instead of relying on textbooks only' "- "- IS-Affiliated Photo-Conway ~~ (f) The possibilities inherent in we shall use motion pictures, slides' ~ television are as yet only excitingly pho.tographs, exhibits, recordings: IS-University of Michigan News Service BOD visionary as applied to music teach- radIO'. posters, charts, graphs and 19-Paul A. Gignac, O. V. Hunt ing in our colleges, conservatories the like. ·New teaching tools will and public school systems. Imagine, make our job mOTe interestinu_ 22-Mor-tin Moyer for example, a group of vocal stu- ~n~ more rewarding. CertajnlyC it 24-Volpe dents in a nationally-known conserv- Isn t .very exciting to be teaching atory in the midwest, gathered before twentIeth century children with nine- b I-Officiol U.S. Morine Corps photo a large television screen, Taptly fol- teenth century tools!" lowing a performance of Puccini's . 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