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Polish mas- complete works of the world-famous aitists ter A number of THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Chopin Festival. will take part in this conducted by Antal Dorati, presented on world premiere of Bela January 8-9 the ROREM, a young composer from “Prince Bluebeard’s Cas- NED Bartok’s opera, the winner of the fourth singers were , was tle.” Two Hungarian-born Con- annual George Gershwin Memorial Dorati to sing the solo engaged by Mr. the New York Victoiy Desire test, sponsored by parts: Olga Forrai, soprano; and Rorem’s award Lodge of B’nai B’rith. Mr. Ligeti, basso. was won with of one thousand dollars studied with his Overture in C. He has of Victor Herbert was and A BRONZE BUST Aaron Copland and Virgil Thomson unveiled in Fairmount Park, Master’s degree recently last June received his the entrance to Robin He Philadelphia, near from the Juilliard School of Music. the Kelly Street Chorus, in Europe. Hood Dell, by plans to continue his studies widely known singing organization of director of the that city. James Ervine is THE TWENTY-FIFTH anniversary of numbers among its mem- established chorus, which The Curtis Institute of Music, are active in the business Curtis Zim- bers men who in January 1924 by Mary professional life of Philadelphia. Cyrus H. K. and balist, daughter of the late sig- Curtis and Louise Knapp Curtis, was Boston were pre- gatfng on teBer: SERGE KOUSSEVITZKY and the the leading French composers nificantly celebrated by two programs know it will You want a Wurlitzer piano. You in January an these were Dar- January 6th presented sented. Included among ' 5th and Symphony Griller grst violin; Jack given on January his ^Jacques ’ one. 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In developing character and person- The composition contest produced one of the Carl Flesch Medal for from “Eugen Onegin” by Tchaikovsky, most important in- hundred and five works, none of which competition for this hun- presenting two exceptional Negro stu- ality and, who knows?— glowing career! the THE YEAR 1949 marks the one a be worthy of a first ternational award was conducted at Green and Louise Park- was considered to anniversary (on October 17) of dents (Theresa award School of Music and Drama dredth Menotti’s prize. In the piano contest, first Guildhall Chopin, noted er). The third was Gian-Carlo Lengyel the death of Frederic of Israel, the London, in November. Miss “Amelia Goes to went to Peter Wallfish in composer, and to mark the pronounced operatic hit, Serio number of contests and has Polish graduate of winner of the violin contest was has won a tributes are being the Ball.” Mr. Menotti, a Austria, , event many memorial Sulfas and the award for the toured extensively in present to receive volumes of Piovesan of Italy; celebration will officially Curtis, was Baltic States, and planned. The string ensemble went to the Tatria France, Holland, the deserved applause. All of the operatic best get under way on February 22, the com- String Quartet of Hungary. Jugoslavia. presentations were noteworthy in every poser’s birthday. The Kosciuszko Foun- the nation-wide respect. QUARTET, re- dation is sponsoring Italian THE GRILLER STRING Curtis Institute of Music has listed , eminent committee which will organize and pro- The nowned English chamber music group, world's most conductor, had a sensational success as tributes and con- upon its faculty many of the appointed the quartet in resi- mote commemorative the Pittsburgh Sym- has been national famous artists of the past half-century. a guest conductor of at certs. Howard Hanson is the dence at the University of California has provided phony earlier in the season. All box office Peabody Conservatory of Mu- No institution in history the spring season. Accord- chairman. entire twenty-one years’ Berkeley, for series more munificently for its talented stu- records for the quartet sic in Baltimore has announced a ing to the announcement, “The are now world- r history of the orchestra were broken, and cooperation with the Balti- dents, many of whom particularly concerned with fos- of concerts, in piano is not of efforts being made will be the famous. It needn’t. For though a good already there is talk music more Symphony Orchestra, to include per- tering a community of chamber to secure Maestro de Sabata as the the Wurlitzer costs less than you think! the cheap, manent conductor of the western Penn- THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY’ of No piano made contains finer parts or costlier sylvania musical organization. countrywide men’s musical fraternity. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, now possessing materials, yet the price is far below that of members actively THE FRIENDS OF HARVEY GAUL, at twenty-two thousand interested in music and music education, many other famous makes. Why is Wurlitzer their annual meeting in December, an- National Conven- “because the calibre of mu- was celebrated at the at a nounced that able to bring you a quality instrument tion held at the Stevens Hotel in Chi- sical compositions submitted to the com- cago. The Convention was the most bril- moderate price? The reason is simple: mittee this year fell below the standard the fraternity’s history. Dean agreed upon by the Judges, no First Prize liant in Na- Albert Lukken of Tulsa University pre- will be awarded in the Harvey Gaul Charles E. Lutton, for thirty years More people buy Wurlitzer tional Composition Contest.” Honorable sided. the organization, was pre- mention went to Joyce Barthelson of Secretary of other name beautiful silver plaque. A than those of any Scarsdale, New York, for his “The Forty- sented with a of new members were niners” for solo voices, chorus, and or- large number the impressive ritual of the chestra; and to Grenville English for his initiated in ceremony Dr. Earl “Kings,” a work for mixed voices with organization, at which of the Music Department solo for .baritone, and piano. There were V. Moore, Dean Michigan, and Dr. sixty-three entries from sixteen states. of the University of WuRLlIZER Cooke were made Hon- James Francis JOEL BERGLUND, baritone of the Met- orary Life Members of the Fraternity. ropolitan Opera Association, has been resigned his RUDOLPH WURLITZER COMPANY, DE KALB, ILLINOIS appointed head of the Stockholm Opera, ROBERT CASADESUS has THE Con- succeeding Harold Andre, the former position as director of the American manager. servatory at Fontainebleau, France, in time to Wurlitzer pianos are order to be free to devote more available in a wide JUILLIARD SCHOOL OF MUSIC his concert engagements and to compo- variety of styles, both THE modem and tradi- festival of contemporary sition. Nadia Boulanger, the distinguished WHEN SHE HAS DATES... WHEN SHE MARRIES... IF SHE HAS conducted a in many TALENT... tional, and French music from November 30 to De- French pianist and teacher, has been ap- beautiful finishes. The girl who can play the piano Nowhere is a woman’s charm A Wurlitzer in the home may £495 to £975. the concert hall of the school. pointed to succeed him. is a more popular girl, more and grace more evident than open the doors to a glorious cember 3 in sure of herself. at the piano. A Wurlitzer con- consecutive evening con- (Continued on Page 125) poised and more career. But talent or no, play- There were four Quartet some of The Griller String A Wurlitzer in her home en- tributes to the serenity and ing the piano will be a source erts in which compositions of entertaining, companionship that courages home make for of satisfaction and pleasure for 61 wholesome recreation. happy married life. the rest of her life. FEBRUARY, 1949 m udiciand ancl Sendltlvlt i. m Published Monthly 1a. interminable explanation. Co. Ph.iad.lph, a are unable to grasp his meaning without Theodore Prrsser all-essential assets of the musi- nervous sy. B, ENSITIVITY is one of the each mistake stabs the teacher s for Then the mistakes— a feeling for moods, s sensi- cian There is a delicate balance, stabs sink deep into the teacher < tern, and these continuous and advisory staf materialization of the dreams than EDITORIAL exquisite expression, for the the day he may be more exhausted Editor-in-chief S tivity, so that at the end of COOKE, part OR. JAMES FRANCIS eternity—which must be inclined of great master souls—long sped to three or four recitals. Sometimes we are- Guy McCoy, Assistant Editor with hig if he had played combination of this sensitivity in teaching. Music Editor of the musician’s life. The sensitive person has no place Dr. Rob Roy Peery, well-balanced to think that the Dr. Guy Maier personality, and a sensitiv lty op- Karl W. Gehrkens skill, physical virility, pleasing have observed that i Douty we Berkley Dr. Nicholas Dr. Alexander McCurdy Among teachers, however, Harold Elizabeth Gest ar . Maurice Dumesml Clifford Page would follow the tone is no Ruth Evans Buhman George C. Kr.ck N is indispensable to all who frayed nerves the teacher m F ° rt mind like a vicious circle. With Pietro Deiro Peter Hugh Reed the time, ine erates William D. Revel!. must face strain all of Little occurrences The successful musician cope with the petty annoyances of life. a distinguished state to great composer, a masterly conductor, business man” would seem incon- THEODORE PRESSER labors of a that to the ordinary “hard-boiled r^TBED Mil BY overwhelming. The general pub- annoyances. _ artist, a famous singer, are often until they become major sequential are magnified grasp for some of the break- 1949 lic has very slight This soon becomes a habit and accounts Contents for February, the daily grind of supposedly should be at their best. of f downs of music teachers who field, rather than voca- 30 CENTS those in the music cause of such sensitivity is psychological VOLUME LXVII, No. 2 • PRICE The from the this sensitivity to grow in a all the way | Some music teachers permit G1 tional. MUSIC teacher to the are ruined by it. Like fear THE WORLD OF busy little kind of cellular fashion until their lives EDITORIAL topmost stars in the functional disorders of the internal organs, G3 and hate, it produces Musicians and Sensitivity The strain is found in rationaliz- music •world. which may lead to serious diseases. The cure CULTURE 1 MUSIC AND is always there. Musi- ing, in using one’s power _ Dr. Guv Miner 64 . The Pianists Page ;t r.-. p rn fnr it. to evade the Training of a Pianist A cians come to expect I of control The Sfr G7 • • • • -Robert Steoes, Mexico, Land of Musical Charm pro- Alexander Konto - There is no punishment mental states that ^ II Musical Development in Ethiopia • • * Theodore Presser (Part Eight) • Ja™e 99™' like idle- imaginary , Burlingame...H 7171 to a musician duce fear and Musical Boston in the Gay Nineties (Part Two) Edward ness. troubles. It is impera- MUSIC IN THE HOME is always some for the music teach- • PeteT 9 There tive From an Avalanche of Recordings .^ }} -? Meredith Codman ,.) Etude Music Lover's Bookshelf ®- danger that the musi- er to cultivate a happier, MUSIC AND STUDY cian, with his necessari- richer outlook upon life. ' 74 The Teacher’s Round Table Dr. Maurice Dumesn nahan 75 ly sensitive nervous sys- Religion has helped Words and Music Richard McCIa Music a Hobby in the Grass Hoots i- lose his bal- of people, Hendricks 77 tem, may thousands The Case of the Disappearing High C’s Gordon Music Teachers National Association Dr. Theodore M. Finn, ^8 ance and become a vic- everywhere, to get rid Dupre 79 Aspects of the Organ in America Marcel 80 his enthusiasm sensitivity and has We Look at the Guest Conductor Helen M. Hosmer tim to of James Neilson 81 The Salvation Army Band (Part Two) and ambitions. We have led them to success. Hanna Lun l • ••••••••••••••••••„•• Diderik Buxtehude The Violinist’s Forum Harold Berkley 83 known this to be the Dr. Norman Vincent Questions and Answers Dr. Karl W. Gehrkens 84 in- Look Out for Your Hands! Dr. Waldemar Schweisheimer case in far too many Peale, Pastor of the Mar- 86 Why Not Go In for Amateur Opera? Edward Dickinson ir- .. # and you’ll want a piano stances. 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Geor»e Chadwick Stock 68 need not wonder or emotional irritants as sen- Voice Questions Answered teacher “To cast out such unhealthy mental N'choUw Doutw strain any less upon teachers. One famous m Organ Questions Answered Nor is the substitution of new and healthy thoughts. fre l d“ Ph '! ps “5 sitiveness requires the Violin Questions Answered ! Concerto ten „ said to us, “I could play that Tchaikovsky Rome once interestingly illustrated to me recently when I spokeiit I not only This fact was d aS C to teach it to a pupil. 884 ‘ effort than it takes a ,he P - *' Phil with less m,der tb e ‘Act°o1 “-. Pa- times large audience of businessmen. T.lT!C ° 'V'ghl ,949 banquet in a certain state before a Py, ' b> Th p'*”» Co.. I have to a for h i. A. aid Great B ^ the experience of learning again, but .£ have to go through was present and we were seated communicating scores of cor- “The Governor of that state go through the still harder strain of 3 y ar A P table. In my speech I pointed out the power of ! together at the head !lomin,ca„ i(epubl!;, Gu“l g- Cuba to the pupil.” The teacher under- ar H°a"ti cara^ua, Panama, rections, changes, suggestions, Honduras, Salvador, Spain ? Republic ol troubled and all South Amr -o creative and positive thinking. He said he had never been $3.25 a year in Canada and pt ,he to secure. Some pupils, however, ^wfoundLd y9 -UUoo" a year !n rh just what effect he wishes (Continued on Page 66) Single copy, Price 30 cents. a ‘* other countries. stands 63 FEBRUARY, 1949 ETUDE — . .

hand-s retching studies makes one of the best Ameri- prelude Alexander Brailow'sky needs no introduction to hands find it especially beneficial .to I toow Small For more than a decade, his and handsome” like can concert audiences. something “high, wide attracted work at brilliant and searching musicianship has beware of extending your span too long . • But his recitals this . . capacity houses with such enthusiasm that °r C within a day of their announce- fluent you will sense are generally sold out piaying becomes more gave evi- a Pianist As°vom’ ment. Born in Kiev, Russia, Mr. Brailowsky Training of the prelude more and more^Not The of the lifting quality endowments while still a child. He touch the eaith. Phrase dence of his marked Pianist’s Page moment does the music he did the The for a studied at the Kiev Conservatory where exquisite convolutions Phrase unfolds upward in At the with unon only purely technical work of his whole career. A Conference . . . Perhaps some- kaleidoscopic transformations. the and sixteen, he went to Vienna, to study with to consummate your study of age of time you may be able He was the last and performance that renowned Theodor Leschetizky. ) prelude with such a soaring at master ac- 2 oc the one of the youngest pupils that the great 1/fjaier, Wm. will indeed “come Cjuy conclusion the “King of Glory” em- its cepted. Only a few years later, young Brailowsky ” magnificent final chords are ti uly gate- in Those two career which, from the first, was and suitably barked upon his own Pianist Noted Pianist And afterward you might lift up equip- Internationally Renowned openers' marked by brilliant success. His superb technical line by David: “I will extol Thee, Educator vour voice in another original interpretations, and Music (Psalms 30:1). ment, his penetrating and Lord, for thou hast lifted me up.” won the un- O his rare ability to stir his hearers, have alike. One of qualified praise of audiences and critics BY ROSE HEYLBUT No. 24 the day, Mr. Brailowsky devotes Prelude in D Minor, Opus 28, the great pianists of outlining the requirements the following conference to thought Note. practice, no matter how deeply I have Prelude, of heroic proportions, is writ- pianistic training. —Editor’s monumental work in private The D Minor of tate to crowd into one program! A something new the first Although it is un- about it, it always takes on ten in Chopin’s grandest manner. be followed by Liszt’s B-minor Sonata, begin of Bach may public. For this reason, I did not touch composer’s finest works. Niecks off time I play it in Don’t let inaccuracies creep in; questionably one of the F-minor Sonata, with the whole topped or four the keyboard. to remember that he is first or Brahms’ programs until three arms it. Huneker on the other HE pianist needs to play Brahms on my it. Hold wrists high, deign to mention there is nothing “wrong” every key before you play doesn’t even being a musician by Baiakireff’s Islamey. Now, studied Brahms for years before positively hysterical over and foremost a musician. Now, years ago. Of course I had very solidly; wait until you are sure hand goes all out, becomes works—on the contrary, each in its way quiet; play simple as it may sound! It in- with these part of my musical truth, I knew fourth and filth Hunekerian phrases with is not quite so un- but in the deepest top melody tones with it and flings around the T pinnacle of musical development and to you play those but represents a part of me volves, naturally, a series of studies out of books, his works were not yet sufficiently left hand styps. Often customary abandon. "Sonorously tragic,” attempting to reach that fingers, or those dangerous wilder than constant awareness of derstanding. The trouble lies in never given a public almost infernal, “a more than that, it involves a be carried before my public. I have memorize and practice each hand separately. “fevers and visions,” “repellant, pinnacle before one has the strength for the for which one pursues such studies. That that work which I did not fully com- ring, di i barges the reason performance of any veritable appassionata,” “a fatalistic error that is allowed The pianist who climb! Thus, as the first great first public per- purpose is the re-creation of music. prehend. And even then, as I say, the of accumulated passion,” “vast reverberations of mon- of the young and gifted Practicing for Speed his fingers to feats of to creep into the training fails to reveal to me coast of a remote spends half his life training formance of that work never strous waves on an implacable see this almost hysterical desire to play works skill does not necessarily make pianist, I possibilities which, for all my somehow get the idea that strength, speed, and shadings, meanings, for . . . From these we physically or mu- are many ways to practice the prelude world.”* the average concert sea- for which he is not ready, either clear to me before. There2. turbulence! himself a musician! During earnest private study, had not been necessary; others, I the D minor Prelude is a piece of tragic been able to understand why the speed. The following four are too aware, alas, of the number sically. I have never of saying all this is nevei for once to be spared the son, one is made all Perhaps the quickest way first do not . However, it is pleasant to devote him- think, are irrelevant and time wasting. At . . impression of having young pianist is so resolutely unwilling depleted of young aspirants who give the force musical thought. measures without resting. necessity for dipping into our own seriously music for which his very youth, his practice longer than eight technical equipment — a well-developed self to the kind of phrases. So we advance behind a splendid six; accent first note of triplet. Between well of fancy ... lack of maturity both in thought and in technique, 1 . Count means of voicing musical utterance—but with nothing Concerning "Methods" E-Flat Major, prepare (cover) Huneker’s barrage. Beethoven, for ex- Chopin: Prelude in impulses relax at counts 2, 4 and 6 and revealing way. Let us examine naturally fit him! In approaching the young pian- the genesis and un- to utter in a musically Another difficulty in the training of of the next impulse as you can As with all great works of art must the debut-recitalist perform the easily as many notes which bring about such a regrettable con- ample, why of “method. Actually, 28, No. 19 In- minor Prelude are completely baf- the causes ist in my opinion, is the matter Opus span. Single handed first, then hands together. foldment of the D Hammerklavier Sonata? That work demands a mature dition. The successful teacher does not in such tech- they defy cold blooded analysis. Yet, we start out to there is no such thing! crease speed gradually; never use pedal fling— it perception of what the mature Beethoven wished always is possible, of course, that I am mistaken, but force that system on each HOPIN’S Prelude in E-flat Major has 3. that monotonously angular theme It evolve a system, and then nical practice. boldly'. How could say; further, it demands a surety of musicality and worthy to accompany seems to me that the basic fault lies somewhere in the pupils who come to him through seemed to me music which Chopin chose evolve into this superb composi- quite impossible for any of the hundreds of pianists. I have often noticed technical control which it is to exulting psalm of jubilation: “Lift up clarion- training of these young The test of his success is his ability C David’s tion? For eleven measures we are subjected to to possess. For a start, why the years. plans a debut recital made insecure young beginner stu- heads, ye gates, and be lifted up, ye everlasting while the that a very young perforpier the musical needs of each one of those your O like proclamations on the D minor triad play Beethoven’s Opus 31 sonatas? They diagnose the great, massive, difficult works that an does he not kind of teach- doors.’’ (Psalms 24:7). chord. After a few meas- up solely of dents, and to give to each one the exact bass hammers out the same would hesi- are less difficult to grasp, less difficult to perform—and one of the “liftingest” pieces of music experienced artist of mature development Leschetizky used often to say that his Surely it is ures of simple modulation and mounting tempest we everyone will derive more pleas- ing he needs. Aufschwung is another . . . in one thing only—in hav- ever written. Schumann’s are again served with the same dish—this time ten hearing them, including famous “method” consisted 11 ure from of Chopin's own Etude in E-flat Major Opus 10, No. at all! Students crowded to him, measures on the A minor triad. But meanwhile we the performer himself. ing no method this prelude in exalted mood that I were different. Some had re- so closely resembles sense strange excitement and a creeping suspense. On great difference be- course, and all of them E-flat There is a 1. students to start their study of the according to their inborn advise heaving billows of sound we are swept up and down difficult composi- markably pianistic hands, arpeggiated tween exploring prelude with a texture-digest like the shaft some had difficult hands. Some had instinc- the keyboard ... or, is it the sea? In a blinding tions for study, and performing structure; first measure of the to chords of the study. Here is the below in two ways (a) legato we perception; some had to be shown how Practice the example of sunlight over giant cliffs and desolate oceans them in public. And let me in- tive musical study; notes staccato, the sixteenths with Leschetizky had the remarkable gift eighth . (always musically. (b). with the are cast up on the shores of C major . . terrupt myself to explain that by think individual —.4 gradually increase speed. this ma- of being able to penetrate at once into the Ex, 1 3 legato . . . the same, simple triadal motives) .... From “difficult” I am not even thinking V His chief t minor of each, and to teach him accordingly. jestic desolation we are flung on the rocks of C of purely technical problems! The needs to dig down into . . his pupils, was to get them and D-flat major, then thrust up again to D minor. true difficulties of a great work of goal, with musically. He used From here we are pounded and hurled and pierced thought. essential musical values—to think fz music lie in its musical £ }£ of eight hours a day of practice will do you until the . bare bones to say that % end . . utter blackness and the That is why it is quite possible that the most careful guidance of an expert those three long, low D’s. for exceptionally well-developed no good— will do you no good if you cannot learn to find That’s all. . transforma- teacher . . Explain this miraculous fingers to play through a work utterance, your own inspiration. And tion of the common clay of a D minor chord into a without releasing the complete your own musical think about our music, Prelude’s first two meas . . The stimulated us to and here is the digest of the cataclysm, if you can. Even Huneker couldn’t! . musical meaning of that work. he constantly bring it to life from within ourselves. ures: best we can do is to try to recreate the miracle. Naturally, the advanced piano to probe it, to Practice in rapid one-measure impulses ( legato ) one particular lesson I had with student, or the young artist, I well remember . impatience, three counts of rest . . count aloud; master had his moments of With should study the Hammerklavier him. The great Practice Helps some of the other students had roused Sonata and other difficult works! and this day Ex. 5 it came my turn to play, I was bringing them to public per- him to a temper. When At first the left hand must be practiced long and But before I struck a note. Something of my awed TOT formance is another story. The scared unremittingly alone. Work at the right hand separately he before shyness showed itself in my playing; suddenly to give the very excitement of playing left much needed rests. Small, cramped hands off the keys,” cried i 2 ; 4 5 6 effect upon stopped me. “Take your hands should not attempt I advise an audience has its this prelude; and “tell what you are thinking about this It can happen that Leschetizky; me pianists with hands of just so-so to try to performance. span not something about it. Talk!” He .wanted to dis- the work takes on sudden new work. Say hold the quarter notes which Chopin has written in to see -« -0 cover musical thought about the work; the and revealing values when one my left hand pattern. (He, himself, often omits writ- notes, or the indefina- whether I was playing merely correct Read the prelude piecemeal several times slowly in ing these as quarters)— two im- comes to it fired by that 4. Same way, but in two measure impulses. Aim for At first divide into of something of my own. It was an excellent with its that springs to life be- expression this “digest” manner until you are acquainted pulses with rotational feel toward thumb, thus: ble spark J = 160 to 176. device, and I have never forgotten it! content; then plan to study it as follows: tween a performer and his audi- Every once in awhile stop rapid practice and play Leschetizky had definite musical ideas of his own; Memorize eight measures a day. This will give you ences. Since music is so highly 4, 8 or 16 measures slowly and solidly with a relaxed same time, he was wonderfully broad-minded an easy eight-day preliminary work-out, since Meas- individual a matter, I hesitate to at the portamento (slightly non-legato') touch—and without allowing others to have their ideas. “I can tell you ures 33-40 are repetitions, and the last seven measures give advice to other musicians. in looking at the keyboard . . . Immediately afterward to do,” he would say, “but what is that? What easy. Begin each day by reading carefully the digest I quite ready to speak of my what are lightly and legato am play the same measures at moderate will do when you leave me and have to think for of the eight measures you will memorize. After that do own experiences, however; and you or semi-rapid speed; for this you may look at the key- “Think for yourself” was his chief maxim. not “fool around” pleasantly with the notes. Memorize for me. a work never becomes yourself?” board. The moment the first our individual thinking differed from his, your daily stint at once, for this is a very difficult impulse is played cover the notes perfectly formed in my mind un- And when of the second impulse, the lower fifth allowed us to explain it and, if it violated no mu- piece. Only by concentrating wholly on the keyboard note, with your til I have performed it two or he finger, the upper allowed us to keep it. Very often he location of the notes will you attain accuracy and A Good Hand-Stretcher with your ( Continued on Page 66) three times in public. No matter sical demands, he interpretation. speed. Establish the habit of playing the eight meas- how thoroughly I have studied it and I would differ on some point of long BRAILOWSKY ures very slowly, by memory and without looking at If not practiced overly or too strenuously the ALEXANDER 65 64 ETUDE FEBRUARY, 1949 ! «

what I meant, he permitted me Charm When I had shown him Land of Musical own way. Pianist’s Page Mexico, to continue in my ... The remarkably liberal, The full value of Leschetizky’s only in later years. What he had Page 64) teaching came to light (iContinued from learned to think always said proved to be true—I That, I believe, is things out by myself and for myself. render his students. Steventon the greatest service a teacher can bu Robert technically as well as musically. descending chromatic thirds in Meas- And this holds true im- Practice the his completely in- and flash back over the first as well as legato, and with high As the artist matures, he develops eye ... then play it ures 55 and 56 staccato thinking-even of hold- combine the two impulses: [States of playing, of pulse. . . . Later visiting United manner . turned dividual wrist. , , , , has on occasion this, he is not hand octaves States, of Mexico if he does not do and power in the right in student from the United more important ing his hands! And For security OR the music composers green with envy. Much Somewhere here, there is a curi- 59-64, practice often with thumbs mature musician, Mexico completely an artist. Measures 50-54 and as well as for the fact of playing Mexmanmusic^how- people first than the mere an artist reaches his heights, Measures 61-63 in impulses of twos, thus: delightful advantages. In the which is played. ous paradox: when alone- and in offers several the high quality of the music to imitate him F arranged to co- ever is pay him the compliment of wishing Mexican musical season is in Mexico City the visitor reach place, the During only a few weeks very thing that has permitted him to vacation months. June, July, ai opportunity to a yet the patterns. incide with our the has an is himself and can- dozen different left hand which from heights is the fact that he Each day practice a are months during several different^ ^ those —At ms August in Mexico City fresh and vital new music of use damper pedal in such work-outs) *>es enough not be imitated! (Never are in regular session The convinced that the cause the figuie, then e the schools styles to send him away advocated a basic hand position which, rest between each repetition of until June. Rather, the today Leschetizky con- begin in September and last indeed a worthwhile one even a naturally placed wrist, each second repetition, and so on. Do not through of new music is in general, is a very good one: tween CARLOS CHAVEZ in February and extends destructiveness and all the While (bottom) note of the school term begins amidst the echoes of war’s arched knuckles, and well-rounded fingers. sciously try to play the first Symphony Orchestra, and City during oui summe everywhere. with rotational Director of the National November. Visiting Mexico that seems to surround us position. But when I left hard poke, for it will upset the indicated by Chopin in Measures work of ou spiritual decay I was with him, I used this group with a The diminuendos world-renowned composer. His most recent equivalent to visiting.one relentless repetition neglect them months is therefore holding quickly. The . pro- own way of my balance and tire you are magical . . don’t Graham, which she oui winter him I gradually developed my 66 and 70 was a ballet for Martha centers during the height of Looks to the Future assures their solidity. endurance enough for The great musical Chavez somewhat higher wrist. Neither way of these fundamental tones Fortunate the pianist with under the title of "Dark Meadow.' . with a duced hands . . Mexican musical endeavor on the chords in Meas- ancient Greek legend. refreshing feature of neither is “wrong”—it depends final crushing, battering-ram subject was an concert halls in A is “right” and those City has one of the finest overweening advertising struc- octaves (as a Other Details Mexico is the absence of an individual hand structure. Again, X play ure 72! of Pine Arts (Palacio de the o - with tre- the New World. The Palace Mexican new music is played by passages may sometimes de- Practice the right hand melody alone in Measure 74 is sometimes divided com- ture. When general thing—individual The arpeggio thousand in luxurious is very little from the Artes ) seats three played, and there with a rather high wrist. mendous finger tip strength and directly Bellas under chestra, it is simply mand a different technique) between hands thus: National Symphony Orchestra that we some- plays The tip solidity must fort Here the frenetic build-up in advance colleague, Mr. Horowitz, usually key-top—never from the “air.” Mexico’s fore- of the My famous leadership of Carlos Chavez, the success of a new work same student may watch reinforced by the strongest, freest arm. The ca- the superb times consider necessary for octaves with a low wrist. The be series of concerts in the looking t the score for exact, most musician, begins its always a man of vision, is wonder which is “right.” Both are denza-like passages are blocked in Pal- here Chavez, both of us, and through the summer months the in other ways together practice. In performance start late Spring. All the future of music in Mexico “right” according to our individual needs! slow hands musical activity, with wards 36) softly, Fine Arts is. a center of conductors an opportunity difficult to talk of technique. these passages (Measures 14, 18, 32, 35, ace of He frequently gives younger That is why it is so concerts a week, interspersed more, he gives X have until the final six or eight notes— one or two orchestral with the orchestra. What is The mature pianist plays as he needs to play. make no crescendo Symphony Orchestra to appear recital events. The National choice of their programs, and technique—routine scales and exercises then blow off steam with en- them freedom in the never practiced in- government and therefore is conductor beginning in Measure 37; and artists play it with both hands for added is subsidized by the ample rehearsal time. One was a child of twelve. I simply begin the day’s Soften very much Some student he allows them —since I at prices which every music and the have in mind— suddenly in Measure 50. cisiveness thus: abled to offer seats summer included a Viola Concerto work by playing whatever I happen to burst out approximately fifty this past right floor seats sell for Hindemith, the Branden- program practicing!—and go on from Note the sixteenth or thirty-second rests in the can afford. First new Sinfonia Serena, both by not necessarily currency, second floor seats for a new Toccata to pedal- Measures 7, 12, 16, 25, 30, 48, 60, 62. Such sud- cents in American Number 5, of Bach, and I have never given any conscious study hand of seats for burg Concerto, there. cents, and third floor Since at least pedal. I simply silences are found everywhere in Chopin’s music approximately thirty all on the same program. ing. In fact, I have never noticed how I den for Percussion, of rubato a device which cents. new, far more rehearsal when to use the pedal and when to and are simply indications — fifteen two of the major works were feel, instinctively, conductor worst possible system the composer employs to hold up the rhythm of the necessary, and Moncada, the m leave it alone. This may be the Democratic Ideal time was another’s system of measure. Sometimes this hold-up is very marked and A the extra time required. The perform- for another to follow, just as organization com- question, got is an almost itself is a major memorizing pedaling would be impossible dramatic, like a shock, but more often it The orchestra were precise and brilliant. marking and tonal mass and technical ances much use of imperceptible hesitation, momentarily interrupting the paring most favorably in Mexico will find orchestras function- for me. T may say, however, that I make the orches- The visitor to our best orchestras. Since capitals of the State of Except in forte passages, of course, I use progress of the melody. perfection with outside Mexico City in the the left pedal. anxiety to please an ex- ing contrasts of color. tra is subsidized, there is no Vera Cruz, and in Guadalajara. it a great deal, in order to bring out Yucatan, the State of low price of the seats approaches the anyone else to follow me! pensive audience. The the future of Mexican music, I emphatically do not advise' OF MEXICO'S FOREMOST COMPOSERS associations Fortunately for TWO ideal which few orchestral (with the excep- feels that the .left pedal is essen- the a democratic of all Mexican orchestras Unless, of course, he and Jos4 Pablo Moncayo discuss to attain. leadership Luis Sandi have thus far found it possible set-up in Guadal- musical ' nuance he in our country of temporary tial to the development of some operas which they have been commissioned inter- tion just at present a in Bottles new conductor, has achieved an enviable themselves. The and worked out for himself. Music That Comes Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico Chavez, the in the hands of Mexicans has thought out to write by the musical subjects ajara) is their reputation as a writer on is also en- thing it would be if a pianist could Both Sandi and Moncayo are basing national School of Music in Mexico City What a happy City. breadth of musical National incidents in Mexico s past. Sandi s composer of music. His program of in- actually tell others what to do! Or would it be so operas on vivid and as a staffed by Mexicans and the Moncayo's orchestral repertory. At tirely results, is entitled "Carlotta." and is reflected in the Galindo, the direc- happy? It might bring about less haphazard opera interests struction is an intensive one. Bias "The Mulatto of Cordoba.' it possible to present individual thought opera bears the title. four out of five concerts he finds but it would defeat the continuous encour- .. , i vv,, a Tvrpvican composer. The which alone is the basis of solid musical development!

Musicians and Sensitivity

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by sensitiveness or impatience until he had been Gov- ernor for several months. He said he hadn’t realized how .one could become so irritated by people. “It so affected him that he consulted his doctor re- garding his growing irritability. The doctor gave him a prescription but not for medicine in a bottle, or a pill, but it was in.,the form of an idea. He told the Governor to repeat to himself a half dozen times a day the following statement. ‘If anyone has the power to irritate or ’annoy me, it is because I have given him that power.’ He was to remind himself that if any- body was able to irritate him or make him sensitive, sensitive it was because he allowed himself to be made or annoyed. As a result of emphasizing this idea he had been able to maintain composure, and sensitive- ness lost its control over him. “He said, ‘Urge people to practice definitely filling their minds with great religious ideas and they will McWhinney, has a Master of get God’s peace in their hearts. In that way they will Miss Cope who Music color, and so on. Thus the child could immediately dis- a Music cast out the devil of sensitiveness.’ So said this Gov- degree from- Barnard and Diploma from the tinguish with the eye the note required. Then, in addi- Institute, is now teaching at St. Mary’s Hall, ernor. And he’s right. Practice filling your mind with Juilliard tion, there is a little marker on each bottle showing in Jersey. She has devised thoughts that resist sensitiveness and they will come Burlington, New a way of musical notation the position of the note on the staff. interesting her pupils through a kind of bottle xylo- Miss MEXICO CITY automatically to your aid in a crisis.” McWhinney reports: “The notes on each bottle THE MAGNIFICENT PALACE OF FINE ARTS IN musician in any field who has overcome sensi- phone, as shown above. The bottles are tuned with are a starter for reading children Opera House The music. They amuse This is also the National water of different colors. That is, the note C would tivity co imagined injuries makes a long stride toward intensely. They never forget the tone position.” It is MEXICAN GIRLS DRESSED FOR A FIESTA always have one color, the note D would have another his higher musical objectives. surprising how a little variation can gain child interest. FEBRUARY, 1949 66 ETUDE spring, and the visitor finds . ,„ nd 0f perpetual which is cool working in a climate and in- Founda- himself Sonata on commission from the Koussevitzky The orchestra and opera seasons are at com- vigorating summer he showed his versatility as a musical life in the United States in Ethiopia tion. Last their height when Development highly dramatic stage studied in doldrums. Musical poser of incidental music for a Jimenez, who bu by the summer For the choral director, Bernal is often becalmed Palace of Fine Arts. Despite possibility of constructive play produced at the concertized throughout e ® musician there is the position Europe, and the mature technical proficiency and his is by manuscript material. Galindo’s own side of Mexican music yp a host of unworked a most The lighter research in the conservatory, he possesses and P^ist, Agustm Mexican music remains to be as head of perennially popular composer The great history of of patience and good humor m hidden treasures with extraordinary fund receives a fabulous income Meanwhile, every day brings A Conference by an awesome Lara. Lara written. his teaching. He is not surrounded engagements, and his tun abroad in the land an insemi- Rather, record, and stage tn light There is also who fend off the public. Lahn Amer ca^ Editions, group of secretaries and whistled throughout all force. Mexican Music a new those who need to hummed musical nating creative makes himself accessible to all with no formal Discos Anfion, a new recording he A poor lad at the beginning, nublishing firm, and ^kontorowicz a five-minute interview * ^/}(exan tier see him, and works not on of his lyric genius ha of the most important new needed training, the sheer force company, are issuing some but rather gives each caller the time His melodies are not schedule, the hearts of millions. time, in print and on records. Eminent Violinist hand. vated music of our to settle the problem in conventional patterns of our 0 happened in one way or another built on the , Many readers have Majesty, nostalgia and ^wistfulness Director of Music to His songs. There is much more “The Pearl,” which also appeared as a Children written on the story of Concerts for expects in popular songs finds a pearl, with of Ethiopia in his style than one picture. A humble Mexican Haile Selassie, Emperor is no some years motion from the United States there north of the Border. Lara an education for his For a visitor for consumption which he hopes to gain riches, than a view of the Palace of one of the national beauties more impressive sight ago married Maria Felix, health. Through the malignancy of for- children. Op- One of his family and filled to capacity with school top-flight movie actress. last the Fine Arts of Mexico, and a of these things eventuate. At Mex- of music tune none national capital is a program hits remains “Maria Bonita.” the sea, BY STEPHEN WEST erating in the most popular 'peasant throws the pearl back into from correlated with the orchestral ican appreciation which is came. In Mexico there are many pearls of series of music Perpetual Spring whence it from week to week. A new A Land of discovery. Of concerts price, some still awaiting course in the public schools. United States thinks great texts has just been issued for use a music student in the best to use the good members? And how to When everyone w'ill know how found went—but where to find new extremely able composer and his thoughts almost not arrival in Addis Ababa, in 1944, I These are edited by an about a summer’s study abroad, pearl will N my sound teaching that would he may find there, and for some any desire was arrange for a system of Luis Sandi, who has transcribed Europe. Traditionally, things musical conditions in a state where musical historian, inevitably turn eastward to misfortune, because opportunities the young generation for service both as per- fiom the Mexico, bring with it only accomplishment. There was no prepare school use not only a wealth of material has engrossed our musical interests. greater than the Emperor’s for Europe always be misused. But for a conscientious trav- O ex- formers and teachers? Accordingly, with managed to incorporate who is search- can conservatory; while an orchestra greatest masters, but has also however, has much to offer a musician construc- music school or established a So- and for a student searching for really and help, I founded a conservatory and Department of Public Instruc- musical expression and yet eler, not in the best state of organization; in the texts which the ing for new idioms of challenges and beckons in isted, it was Music. The Conservatory started music the tive opportunities, Mexico along the lines ciety of Friends of issues a sizable amount of contemporaiy grounding in the great traditions of there was room for much improvement tion wants solid resist. perhaps six teachers, none of them native and Stravinsky. winter, a manner difficult to musical interest. That out with such masters as Milhaud, Poulenc, national capital, in summer as in of concert-giving and general teach- by past. The Ethiopians. Our first task was to develop native really heroic effort is being made been enormously—almost un- Throughout Mexico a these conditions have intelligent people, eager espe- due to the ers. The Ethiopians are a most develop choral singing, and these texts are believably improved in four short years, is to — learn and therefore easy to teach. In four years we provide just that wide variety of encouragement of one man: the Emperor to cially designed to vision and of gifted young Ethio- to developed an able group material with Spanish words which is prerequisite pians in whose hands the future instruction of choral singing. good HAILE SELASSIE I safely be left. Our cur- musical life HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, the young people may Another interesting phase of Mexican ex- descendant of Solomon wearing line exactly that of any first-class cen- Back to Health! The . riculum followed unearthing of sixteenth and seventeenth Sing Your Way goldsmith s is the amples oi embroidered velvet and instruction in monasteries and European Conservatory, providing tury manuscripts from abandoned which are in great iavor. art instruments, singing, theory, harmony, and so on. they have lain forgotten for so many convents, where Cjeorcje (Sladivicl ^toclt of instru- installed hj. The first obstacle was not only a lack years The first organ in the New World was Mexico ments, but a lack of practice studios. This obstacle before the end of the sixteenth century in who music which was handsomely overcome by the Emperor, City’s Cathedral. The greatest treasury of the school with instruments which are explored, however, is not organ music the by-products oi wen Kontorowicz has had one of the most in- provided remains to be Mr. George Chadwick Stock, well known New tal poise are definitely among Alexander permission years before musician. loaned to the students, and who gave but rather a wealth of choral music. A few age, in the developed speech and song. The person who limits use teresting assignments to fall to the lot of any voice teacher, is now eighty-four years of used for practice. Our Spanish Armada there came style of close of the War, he has for certain rooms to be the destruction of the and health of a man many years younger. of the voice to a "yes and no” monosyllabic Called to Ethiopia at the full vigor has developed promising teachers, soloists, Guatemala a composer, Hermando Franco, whose brevity in speaking, makes guided the musical progress of that heroic school from His discussion of the value of the correct employment speech, priding himself on planned and numbers over surpassed by only the life can begin, and conductors, and at present church music showed a mastery health is there- a mistake. Monosyllables not only are drab and unin- land to a point where Ethiopian musical of speaking and singing in relation to of them intensely en- masters of his century. Settling in developers. among those of more tradi- four hundred students, all best European fore significant. —Editor’s Note. teresting, but useless as voice and lung at least, to take its place director of music at the Russia, the thusiastic. Mexico City he soon became It is the daily use of distinctly uttered words of all tionally musical nations. Born in Vilna, composed prolifically. grew Ethiopian musical life is climaxed by court con- Cathedral, and for several years kinds, in both speech and song, that helps to keep the home of Heifetz and Godowsky, Mr. Kontorowicz recently performed some fellow- certs. Court functions are conducted with highest A choral group in Mexico City throat, lungs, and vocal organs vitalized, flexible, and up on the samestreet with Heifetz, who was his created a stunning ceremonial dignity and elegance. In the official of his exhumed compositions, and responsive, so maintained in full Elie Malkin. He continued his studies in that they may be student under of seat- There are other composers of in Berlin KONTOROWICZ palace there is a vast concert hall capable effect with his music. strength and health. St. Petersburg, under Krueger and Auer, and ALEXANDER is the Franco, who have left behind them on a ing several thousand persons. At one end note besides Senor In diversified, intelligible speech and song, health under Carl Flesch, after which he embarked ecclesiastical with a magnificent Bliithner grand in the archives of churches and other to successful concert tours throughout person of high- platform, equipped benefiting consonants are used. I refer particularly series of highly Haile Selassie. Ethiopia’s Emperor is a music which is grad- of the opposite is the great throne where the foundations a vast repertory of such consonantal V’s. and winning encomiums from musicians his native Amhanc, he piano; and sounds as T’s, K’s, B’s. G’s. Europe, est culture. In addition to places appreciated for its true worth. It Huber- and Empress sit. At either side are the ually coming to be J’s. Whenever these articulated dis- of Alexander Glazounoff and Bronislaw Italian, and Arabic. Emperor are pronounced or stamp speaks English, French, German, corps, that an opera was performed in Mexico to find time the royal guests—members of the diplomatic is significant tinctly they react favorably upon the respiratory tract, man. Mr. Kontorowicz always has managed matters of state and government is of His interest in forth. It was my privilege City some years before the death of Handel. concertizing with teaching. He has devote to Ethiopian notables, and so the lungs, and air cells, causing their repeated dis- to combine his absorbing, yet he has time and energy to and programs for ( Continued on Page 127) in- at the Conservatory of Vilna he is eager to prepare the tention and resulting in a kind of massage. This served as professor the cultural welfare of his people, whom - prepared Beautiful Buildings vigorating cells also Chopin Institute in Warsaw, and has music. manipulation of the lungs, and air at the to advance. The Emperor likes preeminently a city of beautiful build- younger violin virtuosi, including Michel Mexico City is is essential to good health. It is beneficial, in the degree many of the He subscribes to outstanding jour- is the new building of Elisabeth Bank, and Ida Haendel. ings. One of the most exciting with which words, vowels, and consonants are habitu- Parus, Maria Bloch, including your excellent ETUDE concert nals— National School of Music, located in the Chapul- ally and Espe- 1934 left Warsaw and began another the distinctly uttered with reasonable vigor. In he —and, what is more, he reads them. splendid building Egypt. There he was offered tepec Park area. The cost of this cially is this true when singing. Notice that when T tour which carried him to been an inspiring experience the Royal It has exceeded five million pesos. There is an immense is sounded syl- post of Court Violinist, of professor at audibly and vigorously, using such the to work under him. Singlehanded, he thousands, an outdoor amphi- and of Head of the Music Depart- auditorium seating lables as “ton-tain-ten,” a considerable pressure of air Institute of Music, given music a firm start in his hall, remained has theater with a protecting roof, a chamber music is forced the University King Fouad I. He back into the lungs and air cells, thus causing ment at land, and when I have had to seek abundance of soundproofed studios and prac- eleven years. In 1944 he received a call and an their healthful distention. With this simple practice, in Egypt for audiences with him for the develop- rooms. Students in this school, which as we have to serve as General Director of Music tice the diaphragm and all the other muscles used in from Ethiopia, ment of musical projects, I have never noted is served by Bias Galindo as Director, Violinist, and to integrate musical con- previously breathing are beneficially exercised in a natural and and as Court once been disappointed in the outcome are all on scholarship. Those with especially note- spontaneous in Addis Ababa. Since a national musical life manner. ditions for a plan of musical good. addition to free tuition, sixty there, Mr. Kontorowicz worthy talent receive, in If you are a confirmed, non-talking, sphinx-like type was not yet fully developed pesos a month as an aid for living expenses. There mission with keenest enthusiasm, of individual, blow that stopper out of your voice-box. approached his new Conservatory Is Established auspices of the of 1948, when A is also a school of music under the Sing more, talk more Sing and remained there until the summer (of course, talk sense!' In speaking of the development of National University of Mexico, which has a fine faculty of rest and of a- change of climate brought whenever chance offers and when you feel like it. Get the need a recital was en- Ethiopian music, we must make of Mexican musicians. the bathroom vocalizing laughter. him to the U.S.A. His first New York habit. Indulge in distinction between European visitor to Mexico interested in church music of partly by virtue of his fine clear A Laughter and jolly “Ha! Ha’s!” the stale thusiastically acclaimed, clean out which is brought into the land, our own time would find the largest organ in Mexico partly by virtue of his playing tran- music residual air in the lungs and make room for a fresh musicianship and ex- which is and the native music which has located not in the Mexico City Cathedral, supply of native Ethiopian music, which he is the of health-promoting oxygen. This will brace scriptions through thousands of years undergoing complete reconstruction, but rather in the his American sojourn, Mr. isted there you up mentally, vocally, first to arrange. During and physically. tradition. Let us begin with the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Here there is GEORGE CHADWICK STOCK his time between teaching and of Laughter, vocalizing, singing, and wholesome, lively Kontorowicz will divide four-manual instrument with Alexander first. installed an immense speech are concertizing. In the following conference, antidotes for a tired brain, a worried state assuming my duties, in Addis organ chambers dispersed in three locations through- takes ETUDE readers on a musical tour Upon of mind, and they don’t cost a cent! Kontorowicz organist, a veteran of over twenty- ALKING and singing are both manifestly help- Note Ababa, as Director of Music, I began out the shrine. The Ethiopia. -Editor’s * of reorganize the orchestra. five years’ playing experience at the Basilica, is him- ful to all-round health. The lungs, throat, and * * * at once to ALEXANDER KONTOROWICZ Abaca. published vocal organs are thus exercised and strength- That was all very well as far as it Cowing from the audience chamber of the Royal Palace, Addis self a composer of some note, with many T “Music unites mankind by an ideal bond.” study ened. Good posture, deep breathing, physical and men- compositions. Perhaps the best center for the —Richard Wagner 69 FEBRUARY, 1949 68 ETUDE Musical Boston in the Gay Nineties Theodore Presser Growing Up with American Music

1848 - 1925 ( ) years preceding > SPIRING young composers in the problems not Iditriiui game Jk(( the turn of the century faced La Edward Biography A other periods A Centenary XX radically different from those in only to survey the diverse of musical history. One has 1830. Then 10“ant trends in musical style circa BY THE NOTED BOSTON C0«P0SER ™ pervaded the drama, the nove ; SECOND IN A SERIES OF ARTICLES Part Eight spirit was in the air; it LNII'^TsiTYEH works of Victor Hugo OF MUSIC AT HARVARD and poetry as illustrated in the FORMERLY JAMES E. DITSON PROFESSOR and Lamartine. Th Balzac, de Musset, Baudelaire, individualistic expression be question arose: “Could restiaint, a J}ame6 Jrancii doolie combined with the elements of classic bu and Schubert and carried shown already by Beethoven preeminently a lyric talent, but he had and latei Biahms, “Death and Transfigura- Bullard had further by Mendelssohn, Schumann, tized as “too realistic.” Even contrapuntal skill. Despite his performances as acquired a considerable the champion .< romanticism tion” was disposed of at its first Bullard was determined to to me.” “t gifts of a higher order that have come untrammelled works of carry out the ideas principles, seek a more music.” French music still meant the sections of this biography of the Founder ignoring classical “charnel popular song. He dissected and The earlier of the Foundation has had the Liszt and Cesar achieve success with a constructive work Each department personality as did Berlioz Saint-Saens, Bizet, Lalo, and Massenet. the secret Etude had to do with the great in an outpouring of of specimens of this type to discover The assistance of groups of members who have acted continued almost to Piano students oc- analyzed establishment of The Etude, This conflict of styles Franck was still a trifle hazardous. he reached his which he conducted in the a large num- Wagner?” of of their "catchy” melody. Ultimately advisory capacity. These have included is more indicative Arabesques, but even and The Presser Founda- of the century. Nothing casionally practiced Debussy’s years and the Theodore Presser Co., fields, many the end Stein Song,” popular for many ber of distinguished specialists in different verdicts of t shores. Russian goal with “A are concerned with the viewpoints than the de lune had scarcely reached our alas, known, tion. The remaining chapters generously contributed these conflicting Clair the source of impressive royalties—now’, his living in other cities, who have upon each other s music^ limited to Tchaikovsky, although personality of Mr. Presser himself— members of opposing camps music was practically historian. Bullard’s chief virtue remarkable partial list below represents the if at all, only to the lovable their time and advice. The termed plain chant, solo pianists at symphony con- philosophy, his views on music education, his For instance, Mendelssohn every now and then ability to germinate enthusiasm of the outstanding enthusiasts, musicians, music, an (Paderew- as a teacher lay in his his uncanny simi- a number expression of spirituality in Rubinstein’s D minor concerto. eccentricities, his original methods, in most elevated certs offered There was no slurring over defects and no and teachers: Mrs. Clara Barnes Abbott, leader Berlioz, without whose ventured Rimsky- in his pupil. some details, his engaging psalmody.” He described ski was one of these.) Nikisch errors, larity to Henry Ford in Colonel William Barba, ignoble lack of detecting weaknesses or grammatical Philadelphia musical life; Liszt, Wagner and even and even Borodin’s On many other traits which made him an innovations the music of Korsakoff’s Antar in Boston positive, towards manner, and Steel Works; the late A. Raymond but the sum of his instruction was Editor’s Note. manager, Midvale have been impossible, a me Central Asia, but of Balikireff, and more outstanding figure in American life.— would „ the Steppes of Therefore some twenty or thirty songs, a Officer of the Fidelity-Philadelphia ' productivity. Bishop, Trust composer.” After hearing Tannhauser, Mussorgsky, nothing was heard. music THEODORE PRESSER IN 1876 caricature of a particularly for string quartet, besides many har- Trust Company; Dr. Frances E. Clark, noted upon Wag- complete his mu- set of variations praise Mendelssohn could bestow Where should an American student were the Horatio Connell, eminent baritone the only mony and counterpoint exercises and canons educator; the late canonic answer in the finale of th Chadwick and Horatio Parker found established the ner was that “a sical education? study. and vocal teacher at Curtis Institute of Music and the About the time that Mr. Presser Chopin^ sald 0 formidable con- fruit of a winter’s act “had given him pleasure.” the answer in Munich under the' on account Peabody Schools of Music; Dr. Hollis Music Teachers National Association. second Two winters in New York were valuable r. PRESSER had an interesting philosophy Juilliard and that “it was not music. Berlioz Rheinberger. Other gifted Americans Schumann’s “Carnival” trapuntist, Josef in which the lofty musicianship movement. He used Dann, eminent music educator; Johann Grolle, Di- played Frederick S. of a fresh environment regarding the growth of a I was in St. Petersburg they their example. Among these was Philadelphia; once wrote: “When followed eloquent presentation of scrupulous esthetic movement is a mo- rector, the Settlement Music School of intended to at this time and the to say in substance, “A American I do not think they France was not even considered M Snavely, Executive Director, Association of me a Bach fugue. Converse. late Arthur Whiting were irreplaceable gives it out. The Dr. Howard Hanson, Director, Eastman School of Mu- but Charles ideals of the tivated idea. Someone has an idea and organ- did not like Haydn or Mozart the organists who studied with Arthur Colleges; Dr. Albert Riemenschneider, eminent annoy me.” Berlioz except by influences upon a young music student. as it gathers sic; the late Louis J. Heinze, teacher of music; a borne as formative idea goes ahead, snowballing day by day ex- Beethoven’s symphonies with or Alexandre Guilmant. Somewhat ist and teacher; Dr. Harlan P. Updegraff, eminent no one has analyzed Marie Widor mechanics of piano playing were enthusiastic about it. E. Hice, music teacher; the late Florence J. Heppe, mu- that lines With Whiting the more and more people who are of their contents. It is true of false patriotism the writer of these music edu- pert on education; Louis G. Wersen, Director of Music keener appreciation upon a tide but were relegated to their proper- were the outgrowth of ideas of religious sic merchant; Dr. Ernest G. Hesser; noted a far broader happened to be a never minimized, The Crusades Dr. George Liszt, and Wagner manifested chose Frederic Field Bullard—who drill in Louis James Howell, President of the Philadel- Education, Philadelphia Public Schools; Schumdnn, sphere. Especially important was his insistent zealots. Liberty, which was the idea of the Swiss, our cator; music, but as a rule the Trained as a chemist, music be- Wheeler, Assistant Superintendent of Education, appreciation of contemporary pupil of Rheinberger. neglected even by great artists, and the French people, led phia Music Teachers Association; Dr. Robert L. Kel- as to be During rather just phrasing, too often own Colonial fathers, noted so absorbed in self-expression more and more a part of his life. Alexander Matthews, well-known Philadelphia; and Mrs. Marie Zimmerman, romanticist was came stress on harmonic details, on a maintenance birth of great republics. All religious sects are ly, noted educator; H. could work at har- in proper to the impervious to another viewpoint. lengthy chemical operations, he Page 118) ideas. composer; Stanley Muschamp, vocal teacher; the soprano. correct proportions as to ( Continued on ideas of divinity. The great political parties are Ultimately chemistry was discarded. of 1908 Mr. Presser married Mrs. Elise Hous- mony exercises. Salvation Army, the Boy Scouts, Hon. L. Stauffer Oliver, Judge of the Orphans’ Court, In March Brahms The Y.M.C.A., the Russell The Controversial late John W. Pommer, teacher of ton Ferrell, a widow with one daughter, Mary the Red Cross, Masonry, are ideas. At the outset most Philadelphia; the the United States during of America’s was it very different in inspired mind of music; Robert P. Pell, educator; Mrs. Grace Welch Ferrell Colton. Mrs. Colton became one Nor of these came individually from the dozen years after his death Wag- Dr. Thaddeus Rich, famous landscape painters. Mrs. Ferrell, a Southern the Victorian era. A some one man. Millions of followers were necessary to Piper, vocal teacher, Philadelphia; controversy. The operas were still a subject for sinew of former Assistant Conductor of The Philadelphia Or- lady, had been a neighbor of Mr. Presser in German- ner’s carry out these ideas. They are the bone and universally acclaimed, was then years, intimate friend of music of Brahms, now That is the reason why I have chestra and Dean, Music Department, Temple Uni- town for many and was an every great movement. cause for an exit from a concert his first wife. related to President Polk and in Boston a potent gratitude to all who now and hereafter may versity; Burton R. Scales, teacher of music; Dr. Guy She was a sense of Hale wrote wittily, if somewhat later, had all the charm, grace, and hospitality of the ladies hall As Philip movement, I make the sec- of her Kentucky birthplace. This, with her highly de- “Brahms makes the first overlook that John Sullivan Dwight, veloped spiritual happiness to ond.” Nor can one nature, brought great Sterndale critic in his day, declared that Mr. Presser. In his last years his health failed notably; a conservative composed a better symphony than he became “time tired” and needed a person of her Bennett could have

second. . sweetness and humor and patience to minister to his Brahms’ ... , composer, still somewhat irresolute requirements. She died in November 1922. Shortly be- The American pursue, was urged by Dvorak, not fore his death Mr. Presser sealed en- as to what aim to handed me a director his arrival in New York to become velope, bidding me take the best care of it. When long after Conservatory, to base his opened his of the so-called National after his death, the envelope contained con- music upon Negro folk songs. This he illustrated wedding certificate. Fiom vincingly in chamber music and in a symphony, composed at a Czech colony Deeds of Trust the New World,” actually strictly American Spillville, Iowa—not precisely a Mr. Presser had no children of his own. During his in than this, MacDowell had lifetime he environment. Rather earlier made Deeds of Trust which provided income sketch- solution of the American problem by for his nieces, Mrs. Cora M. Pease, Mrs. Emma Knight, offered his “Indian Suite” founded, as its title suggests, Mrs. Alice B. Casper, Mrs. Aramintha Schaeffer, and ing his This suite contained vigorous and Mrs. Ida M. Beck. upon Indian songs. The Deeds of Trust provided for an of a music, but it did not discard evidences annual income to capital individual each, to be derived from the collect- style. The anthropologists had been of the special trust. They also provided that upon the Teutonic some time, but it was not until death of the ing Indian music for recipient, the capital revert to the Founda- composers, years later that the pioneer nationalist tion. All of these funds have reverted Foundation some to the Farwell, Harvey Worthington by death. Henry F. Gilbert, Arthur Another niece, Gertrude Presser Davies, was with Loomis, and others advocated and demonstrated, employed by The Presser Foundation for special in- it was not enough to employ na- vestigation conducted varying success, that by the Relief Department. style evolved material; it must be treated in a Two of Mr. Presser’s family have adopted music tive sources in a manner independent of Europe. professionally as a career. Knight from its One is Annabell Richard Strauss, except (Mrs. William At this time the music of Cantees) . Mr. Hollins Presser sent her to compelled the admiration College, for the adherents of Brahms, Virginia, where she majored in music. After student for its continuity of struc- graduation she was sent at of the alert music to the American School conductors leaned Fontainebleau ture and incisive vitality, although in France. She is now successfully en- Juan” and “Death and Transfigura- gaged in teaching at more upon “Don DEPARTMENT AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY Williamson, West Virginia. A Deed which was stigma- BUILDING OF THE MUSIC Architects of than upon “Till Eulenspiegel” Bonsadc & Pearce, Inc., Trust providing an income for her reverted to The tion” HALL. OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY. ADA. OHIO. DEDICATED IN 1929. Foundation upon her 71 PRESSER twen- ( Continued on Page 124) FEBRUARY, 1949 70 ETUDE '

album offers a wide and varied players. The “Coppelia” Behind the Musical Footlights standard and popular ballet, selection from a well Rimsky-Korsakow’s “Sadko” OPERA.” By Donald Jay Grout. and recorded. is “A SHORT HISTORY OF played Publisher, work revealing his uncanny gifts Volumes. Pages, 711. Price, $10.00. a curiously eclectic Two Bookshelf music. Though of lesser consequence than Columbia University Press. Music Lover’s for pictorial Etude “Scheherazade, it has some attractive and Professor of Music at Cornell tellingly exploits. Ormandy’s Dr. Grout, who is moments which Monteux page University, modestly calls his seven-hundred of “Sheherazade” lacks ardor, though performance history of opera, and he is right at that, Recordings The Philadelphia Orchestra and the book a “short” Any book here Avalanche of the playing of history of opera could hardly may From an Mitchell Miller plays because a comprehensive reviewed are impressive. the be secured from recording less than thirty large volumes. The Sibelius tone poem more be written in ETUDE, the music of the Swan in the beau- song presents the subject in very clear and magazine at the oboist on records, and Stokow- author, however, tifully than any other hurdles to price given on interesting style, with few musicological provides a rich and warm-toned orchestral back- receipt of ski musically-informed reader. In • memories of abstract the ordinary cash or check. Lambert hardly dissipates Sto- dissected ground it is a book to be read, and not set, nor is the other words, l/^eed kowski’s recent “Sleeping Beauty” re- subject bu j-^eter Jdufih in the physical or philosophical laboratory. The realistic. However, for those who favor a cording as the standpoint of the composers and this album will undoubt- regarded from smaller suite from this ballet, financiers the armies of stars, conductors, technicians, appeal. Strauss’ “Also Sprach Zarathustra,” a Opera conductor. Columbia edly scene-shifters is essentially a romantic one. Orchestra, Constant Lambert, quality. Rodzinski per- and playing record has taken hold for, if diffuse work, is uneven in The behind HE long world all to itself, and it is fun to peep set 775. clarity of line and beauty is a Cadiman it proves to be the best of its is admirable for its WiereJith properly produced, Symphonic Poem; San formance scenes and see what makes it work. bij fR Rimsky-Korsakow: Sadko— dramatic compulsion of the the kind to be issued so far. Those who own a two- of tone, but it lacks the Opera,” which T Symphony Orchestra, Pierre Monteux, con- John Towers in his “Dictionary of FL-33 the Francisco version. Wotan’s Farewell without way motor will find the new Astatic Model older Koussevitzky thousand operas that have been ductor. Victor set 1252. vocal lists twenty-eight inexpensive pickups on the market. fails to impress, and dividing the line most useful of the Scheherazade; Philadelphia Or- a singer performed, probably failed to list hundreds of other easily manipulated, which Rimsky-Korsakow: instruments tends to give the im- the ballet in America, It has a removable cartridge, Columbia set 772. between several in the Presser Home for Retired Very scant attention is paid to chestra, Eugene Ormandy, conductor. operas. Towers died nineteenth-century basso ostinato variation. of the PL-78 cartridge for playing of a half-dozen baritones officiating. The best 6. The of dollars annually upon these permits substitution 22; Leopold pression in Germantown (suburb of Philadel- which spends millions Sibelius: The Swan of Tuonela, Op. Music Teachers variation of the late nineteenth and early weight of the unit is only five is Stokowski’s glowing performance of 7. The free ballet masters, discs of 78 r.p.m. As the Mitchell Miller part of this set reviewer knew him well. His work was spectacles. Some of our best-known Stokowski and His. Orchestra, with phia) . Your either cartridge, the wear on one’s records Music. The Weber Overture is joyous twentieth centuries. not even in the index. grams, with the Magic Fire and had little more value than a including Agnes deMille, are (). Victor disc 12-0585. often inaccurate as the employment of the art of variation is protected (especially valuable in the .case of the spontaneous, written in 1818 to celebrate the Inasmuch cinema, he says, “Nobody can Sleeping Beauty— Ballet Music; and catalog pointing to the vastness of the field. of great As for ballet in the seems to Tchaikovsky: The of Saxony’s reign. an integral part of almost all types 78 r.p.m. discs.) The problem of changers fiftieth anniversary of the King from an becomes lavish musicals Hollywood has House Orchestra, Constant Lambert, con- Dr. Grout’s book is excellently balanced unquestionably stim- deny that in certain is placing on the Royal Opera national anthem reminds masterpieces, and as its study ballet have been solved by Webster, who Its use of the Saxonian difficulties in somewhat peculiar conception of the Columbia set MX-302. historical standpoint. One of the great the facility of presented a employing a two-way motor and a ductor. familiar melody which both ulates the imagination and promotes of well-exposed market a unit us of the source of a is that of determining of super spectacle, with shots preparing a work of this type splendid and scholarly new as a sort (also made by Astatic) which requires no America adopted. the composer, Dr. Nelson’s interpolated between pickup England and to be given the works discussed. legs from a multitude of angles the proportion of space the major present contributions removal or replacement of cartridges. This new work becomes one of practice is good for the Many historical writers fall down upon this problem. the dancing. Possibly such a pickup simply turns in its socket to play either long- Concerto in E-flat (1784); Orazio to musical literature. dancing certainly adds Beethoven: Another feature of Dr. Grout’s book is the selection of box office. Any kind of ballet playing or regular discs. Frugoni (piano) with Pro Musica Chamber Orches- the hackneyed scheme the numerous and representative notation examples, a little much-needed variety to The veritable avalanche of recordings in re- conductor. Vox set 647. of compre- tra, Paul Paray, pictorial illustrations showing scenes New Approach to Singing the average musical. Even so, the lack coverage. and the helpful A of cent months hardly permits a complete Chopin: Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21; Loretta Young in the role of a from the operas. Price, hension in casting Whether the releases will still continue to grow in the Philharmonia “VOICE CULTURE.” By Louis Banks. Pages, 86. part in Witold Malcuzynski (piano) and ballerina in one film and Zorina in a straight been lifted Elkan-Vogel, Inc. volume now that the Petrillo ban has Orchestra, Paul Kletzki, conductor. Columbia set $2.50. Publisher, remains a moot question, though one suspects they Aid in Composition 776. Mr. Louis Banks has devoted years to the study will hardly be lessened. Dohnanyi: Variations on a Nursery Theme. Op. VARIATION.” By Robert U. Nel- to which he has added a long experience Phil- “THE TECHNIQUE OF of voice, 25; Cyril Smith (piano) with the Liverpool presents his Sinfonia; and Han- son. Pages, 196. Price, $3.50. Publisher, University in teaching ir) Philadelphia. Mr. Banks Bach: Christmas — harmonic Orchestra, Sir , conduc- clearly and has many original conceptions del: Amaryllis Suite—Gavotte. Victor disc 12-0582. of California Press. ideas very tor. Columbia set 779. are in most books upon the 18th Century: Overture to Nina of voice production. There Music from No. 2 in A major; Malcuzynski of composition Liszt: Concerto The role of variations in the study variations in the angle of approach. o la pazza d’amore (Paisiello); Amaryllis Suite- singing many (piano) with Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted recognized. However, if you were a de- in is not generally always taken the position that it is ( - Beecham Symphony No. 27 ETUDE has Scherzo H andel ) ; Susskind. Columbia set 777. European con- by Walter student at almost any of the great student and teacher to read and try G, K. 199 (Mozart); Overture to Les Duex Aveugles sirable for both Tchaikovsky: Concerto in B-flat minor; Oscar past century, one of the first tasks Sir Thomas servatories in the different ideas, and ascertain what is most use- de Tolede (Mehul). Victor set 1264. Orchestra, out Levant (piano) with The Philadelphia assigned to you, after your preliminary studies of Your reviewer congratulates the Beecham and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. and ful and productive. Eugene Ormandy, conductor. Columbia set 785, harmony, counterpoint, fugue, and orchestration, prob- original work. Mozart: Symphony No. 33 in B-flat, K. 319, and author upon the completion of his Long Playing Disc ML -4096. ably would have been to write a variation upon a Nozze di Figaro—Overture; Vienna Philharmonic theme. This probably accounts for the vast numbers Orchestra, Herbert von Karajan, conductor. Colum- ’Cellist Supreme The Beethoven opus, written in the composer’s of variations to be found in the musical literature of bia set 778. fourteenth year, somewhat anticlimactic in the first the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. Pages, 232. Haydn: Symphony No. 94 in G (Surprise); Liver- “PABLO CASALS.” By Lillian Littlehales. movement, has questing emotional drama in the of these were vapid, insipid, dull, and pe- pool Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent, So many Price, $3.75. Publisher, W. W. Norton & Co. slow section surprising in one so young, and youth- that audiences were bored to extinction. The Columbia set 781. dantic, conductor. as the ful elan in its finale. The performance and record- is relatively few variations per se Appear any ten ’cellists whom they look upon Mendelssohn: Symphony in A major, Op. 90 result that Ask contrived, do much There are a few mag- the instrument, and many Symphony Orchestra, Serge Kous- ing of this work, excellently on recital and concert programs. greatest performer upon (Italian) ; Boston to sustain listener interest. The Polish pianist, exceptions. Mr. Paderewski was especially fond tell that he is Pablo Casals, or “Pau” Casals, sevitzky, conductor. Victor set 1259. nificent will you His playing Malcuzynski, has technical brilliance and a polished of the F minor Variations of Haydn. The Variations as he is known in his native Catalonia. respect (Etudes Sym- difficult to describe in words. Beecham’s performances are most admirable for tone. His Chopin suggests conviction and a of Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann is so beautiful that it is for tradition though it lacks sentient warmth. Cesar Franck, Liszt, and Elgar Littlehales wrote a glowing book about their refinement, delicate nuancing, and ardor. The true phoniques), Brahms, In 1929 Lillian Both Cortot and Rubinstein overshadow him in Variations) are well known. his art. It has just been reissued in an Bach, especially, appeals for its rare poetic restraint. (The Enigma , Casals and this respect. opus than frequently heard on the The eighteenth century music offers a delightful It is in the Liszt, a far better Variations are much more expanded version. the more familiar E-flat this pianist in England or America. This program, in which an early Mozart symphony with SIR MALCOLM SARGENT concerto, where European continent than proves most persuasive, giving with the aid of a thor- due to the fact that in the Victorian days, its spirited elation a la Italy proves most diverting. is possibly English Aspect of the Ballet oughly performance popular themes and An The overtures of Paisiello and Mehul deserve to be compatible conductor the best innumerable variations upon H. Franks. Pages, known, and Beecham’s Handel arrangements are little Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra; Sym- on records to date. Dohnanyi’s famous Variations make hymns were turned out. These showed about as much “APPROACH TO THE BALLET.” By A. They machine-made Nottingham Publisher, Pitman Publishing Cor- gems. The B-flat Symphony by Mozart is also a gay phony Orchestra, Artur Rodzinski, conductor. Victor up one of his most facile and engaging works. invention and interest as 300. Price, $5.00. Ladies’ work, known to record buyers in an earlier recording set 1258. aim to imitate the styles of various composers before window curtains. Yet literally every “Young poration. Orchestra. This Wagner: Die Walkuere—Wotan's Farewell and him, beginning with a heavy quasi-Wagnerian Prelude. Seminary” spent much time training the students in by Edwin Fischer and his chamber comparative injury of Modestly presented as “chiefly for the new issue, better recorded though the playing is not Magic Fire Music; Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra This cleverly devised score is completely diverting. The these showy, empty pieces, to the definite newcomer,” this handsomely illustrated book is one as pliant, employs a larger volume of strings to the of New York, Leopold Stokowski, conductor. Columbia performance has its flaws, some of the orchestral play- real musical art. of the most important works upon the ballet we have good. After the recent Koussevitzky Haydn “Surprise,” set Mx-301. ing is ragged and the pianist is less forceful than the It is high time, therefore, for the publication of a yet seen. The author is a popular London lecturer and Sargent’s, with its coarser qualities, fails to intrigue Weber: Jubilee Overture, Op. 59; Sym- composer was in his earlier version, but the more real- work putting the art of Variation in its desired posi- an Assistant Editor of the “Dancing Times.” He writes this listener. Koussevitzky’s re-recording of Mendels- phony Orchestra, Dimitri Mitropoulos, conductor. Co- istic recording recommends the set. By far the best tion. Dr. Nelson’s new book is a masterly presentation IRINA BARONOVA in an engaging manner and does not introduce ab- sohn's joyful “Italian” Symphony reveals the conductor lumbia disc 12891-D. . thing Levant has done on records is his Tchaikovsky, of the whole subject of instrumental Variations, from theories. In fact, at the very start he explains up detail better and adopting a more judicious though he does not seriously and rise of the art in the sixteenth century, to the struse pointing challenge Horowitz the production is very hard to forgive, ” jargon of the technique of the ballet by giving a contemporary pace in the second movement than he did in his earlier Sargent’s theatrical treatment of the “Peter Grimes’ Rubinstein. The long-playing disc should enjoy a wide present, and covers; the fig- but to condemn every cinematic essay at the ballet appeal to as as the secular excellent photographs of dancers performing the version. Too, it offers a more refined reproduction. music does not us much von Beinurn sale; it is excellent in its reproduction. 1. Renaissance and baroque variations on film pointe tendue, en haut, is to reveal an absurd prejudice, for occasionally performance issued earlier by Decca. The Faun of dances, and arias. ures known as sur les pointes, songs, the subject with an intense imag- demi-plie, and definitions of battements, rondes de directors approach Britten: Four Sea Interludes from “Peter Grimes;” Debussy is beautifully performed by the Philadelphia Beethoven: Diabelli Leonard 2. Renaissance and baroque variations on plain songs Variations, Op. 120; ination that provides more than a glimpse of the Malcolm Sargent, Shure jambe, fouettes, pirouettes, jetes, glissades, echappes, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir (piano) . Vox set 636. and chorales. of continued research.” We wonder entrechats, and scores of other terms. In fact, one vast possibilities conductor. Columbia set MX-103. Liszt: Sonata in B minor; (piano). 3. The baroque basso ostinato variation. Gyorgy Sandor the author finds it very hard to forgive the (Prelude); The who has read and comprehended this book will, when whether Debussy: L’apres-midi d’une faune Columbia set 786, and Long Playing disc ML-4084 4. The ornamental variation of the eighteenth and entirely new con- British public for applauding American dancers who Philadelphia Orchestra, Eugene Ormandy, conductor. Scarlatti: Six Sonatas; centuries. witnessing the performances, get an Vladimir Horowitz (piano). nineteenth successes in London? RECORDS ception of what the dancers are trying to convey. have made tremendous Columbia disc 12917-D. Victor set 1262. 5. The nineteenth-century character variation. Delibes: Coppelia— Ballet Music; The Beethoven is one (.Continued on Page 126) 73 FEBRUARY, 1949 72 etude , — :

the melodic element: ourselves by N -our mother tongue we express words. ideas and their spoken or written signs, I In music, we do exactly the same we take join them Musical Memory the musical equivalents of words and we call once recognize the theme of together into musical sentences, which Everyone will at perennial subject came Music the end of the Once again this many music students do not under- Words and Chopin’s second Ballade. Near phrases. But when at my Clinic in the melodic tendencies under discussion in fact, many teachers go astray on illustration, note (x) how the Dunning stand this; Colorado Springs one of comparing chords to words; Leading Tone and the Dominant enhance ques- Table this basic point, often of the teachers brought up the following Round chords towards the final F. their staff notation, rhythmic flow young students Teacher’s I suppose because, in the tion: “How soon should The letters—a very agrees perfectly with our are spelled with three or more Chopin’s harmony begin to memorize?” equivalent of down to the two pairs o superficial analogy. The true musical rhythmic analysis, even just arrived from Chicago where I had constituent element of a phrase, notes in the first small design. home of musical by a word; that is, a one evening, at the Conducted something quite differ- Dupre and I had ex- a musical thought-unit, is friends, Marcel both thinks and on some ent Since it is what a musician changed a few considerations important that expresses himself with; it is extremely aspects of memorizing. The fact ), what it is; and also organ works of Bach Was. OC* that the music student know all the 2 plays Dupr<5 aunce terms of music, not of do likewise with the that he understand it in by heart and that I M have adequately explain this we shall of Debussy led our hosts to language. To piano music the beat. light upon concerned begin at the beginning, that is, with believe that we could throw youthful pianists are chiefly Eminent French-American to the urge clock striking eight makes no music. To take every phase of the problem. speed and volume, with A to a quarter harmonized with Pianist. Conductor, Lecturer, play eight Cs on the The first eighth moves me that musical memory louder than the otne the place of the clock, let us “It seems to to play faster and with an F chord and the second eighth to a quar- three distinct elements,” more beautiful and piano, as nearly alike as possible. is made up of fellow Thus, the and Teacher harmonized with a Dominant Seventh chord. the ears, and equipment, ter said. “The fingers, a technical Ex. 1 r measure Dupre noble ' side of w eak part of the can The dissonance on the eyes. Or in other words, memory dynamics, touch, and phras- In- the dealing with gives a very mysterious and provocative effect. visual. Through be mechanical, aural, or neglected. when the ing, is cidentally, it takes care of the motion repetition the fingers damper slow practice and point I was discussing three At one being melody stands still on C, which is repeated the ears familiarize escape The sounds, being all alike, impress us as record the notes, action, string length, “double feeling of unrest jection when it is done only exception- entirely devoid of times. The dissonance gives a .with the sounds, the eyes as- and the sostenuto mechanical, hence dead and themselves echappement) , order (double youngster, for example, hears a furnish us and suggests the need of further motion in graphic delineation. A com- of some- ally: if a meaning. However, such a series does similate the pedal, when word came to me the cadence at over the radio, likes it, then tries with an exact to reach -a harmonic solution at of these elements can be safely place at that tune with a background for music, or bination thing radically new taking idea. The pedal point on F persons are alike, to reproduce it on the piano. On the other reference for such a background. Actu- the end of the next relied upon. But not two College: a class in “Piano standard of same Roosevelt the notes permanently as a background which sets off or intensifies each one to find out of one hand, discarding ally, in performance a musician must make bis serves and it remains for Construction,” carrying a credit incorrect text is most make all of these effects. which proportion they ought to be conducted by one of and playing an own time-background. It is important to in Correspondents with this Depart- semester hour, and then, we have two ideas, concerned, a letters objectionable. And there is another angle should refer to the In the first half phrase, mixed. Where students are ment are requested to limit tuner-specialists in the city. a distinction here. We can and and Fifty Words. the expert patience and subdivisions in the first idea. The can help by using a little psy- to One Hundred to the question: your own metronome occasionally as a standard of refer- with two tiny teacher No use to insist on the value of such same rhythmic much observation.” How willingness to tolerate a pupil who dis- what we must have for true music mak- next half phrase shows exactly the chology, and If a motorist understands ence. But instruction. advice. in this four-measure phrase we is, from one of the regards your and her mother’s not mechanical time. Hence, organization. Thus enlightening this happens inside his motor why, ing is psychological, ” what rests they stand in such a natural “memorizers ! solution of the latter, however, time-keeping to our have four ideas, and world’s greatest and where—he will drive more The in our struggle to teach clear: when, HIS SUMMER logical relationship to each other as to func- Prom experience, one point is neigh- entirely with yourself. pupils—and it is a struggle, as every teacher MR. McCLANAHAN AT and is no way. smoothly and safely than some accom- sad as it is, there SOUTHWEST HARBOR. MAINE like words in a sentence. In perform- memorizing should always be in- Imows let us remind ourselves that it is much STUDIO. tion exactly Schedules, too, are overcrowded. Aca- bor whose mechanical knowledge is — word. Strict assignments for enthusiasm for ETUDE in his work, ance, treat each of these small ideas like a plished without effort. upon applies to pianists. harder to make a beat than to follow one; as, Because ol his demic subjects encroach constantly consistent. The same Teaching Rhythm picture used with out its dangerous. Instead, let or he insisted upon having this That is, pronounce it clearly and bring or time limits are a poor enlightened, they will instance, in practicing with the metronome, music, relegating it to the role of Their mind once his article. result will itself automatically I have always been successful in teach- let us logical relationship to the others. The the music engrave for each a phase of with the teacher’s counting. Nevertheless, relative. While it’s only human find out for themselves many stressed accents, espe- memory. This applies to the ing rhythm. Have the self- be musical sense: into the para- which heretofore as keep at it until we get the real thing— shows professor to consider his course as pianistic refinements cially in exercises and sonatinas: such first grade and up. If a child in difference is the difference be- still I believe that to them at length. one and three in 4/4, one and four made beat. The or mount in importance, had to be explained there is no reason why he forth. Recently I have been which perhaps facility, piano majors should the director of the Music 6/8, and so tween imposed and self-discipline, teacher the future career of An orchid to eminent teacher should not start at once. The severely criticized by an difficult, why it takes she first. What use is College for his com- explains why it is more and always be considered School of Roosevelt I would like to have your should decide when the favorable time for so doing. pianist or It is bound to bear matter. so long to achieve. it for an aspiring concert mendable innovation! opinion in this has come. (Mrs.) E. R., Ohio. case, this series of evenly spaced and to load his brain with overbur- fruit, and should be imitated elsewhere. — In any asked if I could teacher Members of my Clinic is the background of amounts of Gothic Architecture, definitely intended beats 1944 Mr. McClanahan wrote an initial article books; an opportune dening In August recommend text I am reaUy surprised at the “eminent something comparable to the artist’s can- article on Spherical Trigonometry (Old Trig’), music— upon “Musical Ideas.” This is his second question since James Francis Cooke s Playing by Ear Ancient History, Gov- teacher’s" criticism, for your understand- vas—a surface upon which to spread our musical -Editor’s Note. Music” has just been Child Psychology, this subject. “How to Memorize ing of the proper accentuation is entirely patterns and designs. But the background is not ernment, and so forth? Wouldn’t a smat- I have a six-year-old pupil who seems *If played softly, this chord may be a slight in- Here is a book that completely released. to bring unable to watch her notes. She can name correct. In fact, for either performing music, any more than a canvas is a picture. Hence, experi- tering of such subjects suffice stant late to show its importance and also to exhausts the subject. Years of the notes but when she plays the music representation desirable touch of culture into alert or conducting, a graphic we must go a step further. interval. make up for accumulated in this compre- the over once she won’t watch it afterwards; bring out the wide We ence are of the meters mentioned above would be Let us now accent every other beat, or tone. The into minds? instead, she plays it by ear, and not al- that we now have % time. If we put it % in subsequent beats, or during the hensive, instructive, practical, and read- Note this liberty rectifica- ways correctly. She resents either her moth- expressed as follows: effect is at once improved: book, full In conclusion, I think some time course of the next half phrase. able opus. A wonderful Cooke er or myself trying to get her to look at tions ought to take place whereby piano Ex. 2 musical “word” is not made beneficial musical recipes! her notes. Her mother is afraid she will Ex. 4 To sum up, we see that a of music would gain practice in applied not want to play at all if she is stem with up of merely alphabetical elements, but, necessarily, can be learned her. Is there some material suitable for priority. Many subjects i . ! of strictly musical elements. That first, we must have Conditions students who play by ear? I would appre- } i , Overcrowded later on when young people actually next, accent and ciate your advice. III a beat, and a mental one at that; III- is a little more interest- they become inter- This is scarcely music, yet it for in time the second various parts reports come in confront life, when (Mrs.) L. G. B., Indiana. we have still more variety, % measure. Then notes of long and short value, or dura- From Now, it that the criticism was louder than the other, so civic affairs, take part in the may be ing, for one sound is now subsidiary group; hence, we have concerning the increasing difficulty for ested in use group of three is a tion, after which we can put together designs of suffi- Your problem is not a new one and I formulated because of your excessive not so monotonous. Note also how activities of their churches, and when that the effect is on the second quarter note in the students of applied music—piano mostly ex- a lighter accent cient variety and interest, or of sufficient “personality,” household. might refer you to the June 1947 issue of of such accents in purely technical the weaker sound, or the image of it in the mind, prac- little ones bring cheer to their small designs now appear: remains —to secure enough open hours in develop- measure. Two to be recognized as musical entities. It then great teacher, indeed. ETUDE. ercises. Should the aim be the seems to move towards, or be attracted by, the stronger buildings. They can hardy carry out Experience is a connect these into logical chains of mu- tice fingers, for “progres- only to learned cooking as I watched I think your approach ought to lean ment of more strength in the sound. Tobias Matthay called this tendency their assignments creditably. I hear of I myself sense, or thought more or less complete musical psychological side, come from note itself does not sical — each my Mother in our Norman kitchen, and on the for your pupil instance, the best results will sion toward accent.” Of course, the schools where the time available for the statements, by means of which we speak to our audi- substituted for her. When it is very young and perhaps a little “sugar a uniform, forte attack, depressing move, but rather, the mind and attention of the player, one does not exceed one and a half hours occasionally ence in the language of music. coating” mixed with an keys all is different, our interest is comes to French fries I fear no competi- appeal to the the way down. or listener. If the next beat pair of sounds is made every day. This obviously is insufficient. To bring them out, the second If the student will continue to analyze the remainder effi- imagination might be of great help. In hand, and holds itself in readiness for res- tion from anyone, and I am pretty You sonatinas, on the other at once engaged, and so thus: It is true that some students make an echo of the first pair, of the first part of this Second Ballade, that is, up to too. Yes, can try, for instance, the following books: wherever first, you can accented beats. This is the often fail cient in Home Economics, music comes the arrival of similarly ervations inconsiderately, then Ex. 6 the Presto con fuoco, as we have done with the first still I never was in “Music Play for Every Day” (The Gate- readily allow yourself to “feel” the of interest, the secret of the story-teller after which someone else may Madam Professor, and mechanism to r how up, when two phrases, he will find it a rewarding lesson on the your class room. But years ago in Paris way to Piano Playing, complete edition) rhythm as exposed above, except something new and interesting is ahead, hence we use the room, and in some institutions growth, and elaboration of a musical idea, for town, and Louise Robyn’s “Technic to ready for it when it genesis, be evicted I used to ride my bicycle down Tales,” counter-accents or special indications pay attention in order to be it is ruled that no one can first part evolves from this tiny two-note Felix Potin’s. Volume One. Both have attractive the composer. attitude of expectancy. Someone has this whole the hour. and shop for groceries at pic- contrary are given by the arrives. It is an still somewhat after the first ten minutes of Since they are exactly alike, and hence motive: tures, little stories, and words under the said: “In a well constructed sentence, each word is Bu„t practice under such conditions re- monotonous, we are prompted to vary the second notes. These should hold your student’s the fulfillment of all that went before, and the prom- mains problematical, and if students Knoip Your Instrument In, or Step? design Ex. 11 attention and it is possible Out of that it corridors, they that in doing ise of all that is yet to come.” We shall see have to keep watch in the Ex. 7 class at the Roose- so she would become used to watching A short time ago a of about eight with a well constructed musical phrase. waste more of time already precious and During my summer boy is the same time her notes. played for me. I was impressed by his twice as long. solution lies in an velt College, Chicago, much was Next, let us make the accented note scarce. Clearly, the unusual, fine inquiring I first I do not know of technic. Upon It is something like cell growth. Notice the very and pianos. Another spent on the subject of tone production, any special material was Now we have one note not only louder, but longer. And increase of rooms learned, through his mother, that he began quite ten- pedaling, use of over- written especially for those who “play there is more two measures. It is as though Chopin complaint is the poor quality “fragmentary” by not given scales. I have always dwelt, since there is a greater difference, reason for these (.Continued on Page 119) quality; in fact, all the ear” and I doubt whether there exists and still dwell, on scales as the founda- we arrive at something with enough tatively with just two of the instruments. “How can I practice tones, pianissimo interest: With this change improve perform- any. But even in the affirmative tion of good playing. Am I out of step? called a musical idea; per- of coloring on elements which can I would variety and interest to be ** treble line notes of Examples 9 and 10, some delicate effects tone I shall appreciate your opinion. Thanks Ex. 3. The curved lines over the never recommend its use add the other two under the bass line notes in Example 10. are not to be regarded as that is ance in a short time by developing a because the very Kansas haps two ideas. It only remains to and an old tin-pan with an action very kindly. —(Miss) P. M. P., ties or slurs, but, in the words of the’» author, "are intended only to un- principle of playing by ear is harmony. First, completely pounded out?” a student asks. color and a musicality previously wrong and basic elements of music—melody and show the relationship between the notes.” obvious that too many leads nowhere. Of course there is Well, my young friend, you are right; known. It is no ob- Most emphatically, you are IN step! 75 74 etude FEBRUARY, 1949 the Disappearing High C’s Music a Hobby Case of Certificate of jflemtiensfjip In the Grass Roots

(^erti^ij ^Jliat Oku id to Mother told me that intention in the matter of ‘for a spell.' My I qual- the composers’ original had a great re- in the number and the TUDE has always first sunrise on the morn- HE gradual diminution certain characteristic mellowness m and the experienced my performances pitch, is not a spect for the “Grass Roots” high C’s in today’s, musical the pitch? ing of June 11, 1869. and she ought to ity of original quality lost by raising until one has although regrettably “Village Square.” Not was unusually smart, has a strikingly interesting situation occurred in Paris at the E know. I thought she o An interesting through our T purpose thousands of miles of causes. It is the past century, when motored for long after she was a grandma she took esoteric background opera in the early twenties of the ever have an mystery surrounding the wonderful country can one to play to help reduce the and sharper instrument Huntsville Brass Band Hobby Club, known as up the study of piano and got well writing a flutist decided to use another Is a Member of The spirit of accom- the often unsuccessful appreciation of the real and afford herself principal cause of so much of when he felt especially “brilliant, "OVERDRAFT SOUND ASSEMBLY,” very enough to entertain high one sunny morning that springs from the singers today are having with the pitch motto, plishment pleasure as long as she lived. The struggle which the current conductor acquiesced. Thus with the although they much of pitch. and hearts of the people who, tessituras. This is in the matter “HARMONIZE FOR HEALTH” knowledge of this fact has been a great vocal of the whole opera was raised. have metropolitan ad- that all of the music o do not begin to is not generally known isolated instances, instrument Founder and Director) inspiration to me. Now I am forced to It pait of With the exception of (D. C. Monroe, derive extraordinary joy from Mozart, as well as a great singers, vantages, do playing, and for in- Bach Handel, and wanting brilliance prevailed against child- give up my was writ- players their music making. Somehow, from Beethoven, Rossini, and Weber Paris Opera had and personal expression I have the music of in a few years the pitch of the that is dependent those Whic and hood to advanced years, music pitches appreciably lower than “ strong will of an es- is nothing like a Brass Band an instrument that has a great ten for risen so much that it took the It has been said that there that cannot taken up who punishes himself steel the homemade supplies a need are sung today. The tenor Branchu, to halt it even for the human spirit, quicken the pulse and future. I have started to learn the mod- thev tablished soprano, Madam to lift other way. The editorial, the “St. Matthew’s Pass' on hunger for music (manifested by be filled in any singing the Evangelist in of the opera pianos was lowered heart. Typical of the ern, complete, portable piano accordion, good share a short time. Pitch are stories from bleak “Wife Begins at Forty-Plus,” in the March wishes—along with a several years, men in the army of World War II) ’fingers are not ossified’ or the soprano who singer and remained low for furnished with an astonishing and as long as my at home instead for this outposts where every Service Club is 1948 ETUDE, brought us public—that she had remained orchestra had been raised. (as you say) I hope to be able to play, at of her even after the pitch of the leading means of diversion letters. We print often do not musical instruments as a number of enthusiastic exerting herself to sing Donna Anna example so isolated, in least for my own pleasure. Maybe, if I of for But this was an isolated — and relaxation. herewith a letter from Mr. D. C. Monroe, parte were considerably easier There be influ- realize that these of only one other similar case. that the human mind "promoter.” counted years of age, I would the other hand fact, that X know Natural science recognizes the fact who describes himself as a composers’ original singers. On the Covent Gar- believing that I could not, now, the a period of compromise in 1878 at the human body and our physicians often recom- to be promoting a lot of enced in realizes that there is a was governs Well, he seems of the listening public Nilsson and Adelina Patti seek a change of environ- accomplish what I attempt, because 'What- little den Opera when Christine mend to their patients that they fun and interest in his “Old Timers” or- the “strain,” edginess, change of thought. most excellent reason for no longer and insisted that the pitch ment, change of climate, anything for a organized into a soever a Man thinketh, so is he.’ in high notes could stand it chestra, which he has and even outright breaking But in 1877, your mind off your business,” so to speak; realizing the wives of the “spread,” down to the French standard. “Get group, “The Brass Band Hobby “I have noticed that only in varying be brought improves physical condition— music that critics mention but understand Albert Hall, Richard Wag- that a change of thought members of my club are its biggest boost- at the Wagner Festival in body is objecti- Club.” Each member of the Hobby Club the health condition—because, the human effect. His singers were accustomed Alrcsch, ers. One, in particular, I must mention. ner himself had no Photo hit J. “What-so-ever a man think- receives a Certificate of Membership, of this article to wonder why fied thought. In other words: It is beside the point the French govern- married, about fifty years ago, to the continental standards set by GORDON HENDRICKS which Mr. Monroe has written in his own Before she less trouble than do those eth so is He.” singers of former days had an agreement in Dresden in 1862, do not want her future husband was a very talented lies in the ment in 1859 and Erroneous thinking is just opposite to thoughts inspired words. All honor to him! We the answer here patently already but she of today, although the London pitch so high that the harmonize. Harmony is of the flavor of his letter member of my band at that time, the training- and found it while trying to make sounds to take away any between the length of practically im- was much closer to B-flat than and to wide difference astronomical Wagner tessituras were on a pitch which spiritual and inspires only spiritual thoughts and the and therefore we are reprinting it just as objected to his musical activities, Age” and those of the in the chorus period of singers of the “Golden to the written A, and the sopranos give way to the harmony of wife, his music. possible. was discords of human sense please his new he gave up is the rise . concern , it was received. Another chief cause of the trouble nineteenth cen- caused their listeners even more and the sense of harmony corrects false tones passing years present. the eighteenth and early must have spirituality Apparently she won, but the During the sustained Asm concord to sound. in pitch. been lower in Italy than else- than we usually feel today about and renders harmonious “March, 1948 do not show it so, for this man’s way of turies the pitch had fast there, Chorus. is simply reviving the rhythm that still and did not rise quite so the Hallelujah “Harmonizing” “Huntsville, Alabama life has been stunted. He never was suc- Various Reasons where in Europe, this rhythm Bellini’s, exists in “Your Bones,” and the restoration of experienced chronic remained low during much oL Rossini’s, cessful in business, he rise in pitch is a commentary, on but Significant Figures manifested in improved health conditions. With these The story of this this is significant, is all interest play- Donizetti’s writing. To say that Club has been estab- “Gentlemen: To ETUDE: poor health, loss of weight, and arrogance of wind-instrument and relation to pitch concerned facts in mind The Brass Band Hobby one hand, of the high tessituras of “William If all of these facts in “After reading articles in your March in the normal activities of living. of direction and in view of the extremely occa- lished. Here we find the satisfaction of individual personal and on the other, of the lack that were rarely or even only Hobby ers “Lucia,” is putting it mildly. works of music afid the greatest diversion of thought to *e issue of ETUDE entitled ‘Wife Begins at “When I decided to organize the conductors. Singers themselves, Tell” and unimportant, how- expression firmness on the part of sionally performed, they would be found in any other human activity, because of the intense Forty’ and ‘Spare Time Orchestras,’ I get Club I remembered this man's ability and blame, for few will ad- case. No fewer for that matter, are partly to An Important Exception ever interesting. But such is not the concentration of thought necessary when trying to produce the idea that your magazine might be love of music, so I approached him for them. or that part is simply too high for of the major works for voice through group ensemble. mit that this Verdi operas, on the other hand, pitch was than twenty-four per cent harmonious sound interested in learning what the musical membership and he surprised me by ac- of Vienna, the Emperor For the season Back in 1814 at the Congress higher than in New York City during the past is limited to sixteen active members, been slightly less than a third of a semi-tone performed Club membership activities are of the ‘Old Timers’ of this cepting. It seemed to be what he had of instruments to the Aus- the leading of Russia gave a new set premiere of “La the two opera companies and six of over draft age, with the ability to perform on the band I the is today. In other words, the world by section of our country, and quote the yearning for all his married life and which he was an honorary colonel. it written and per- instruments assigned to them, with a proficiency equal to trian regiment of was sung at approximately the choral organizations were originally familiar phrase: ‘We never get too old idea so stimulated him that it impressed before wide- Traviata,” for example, of the club. instruments were sharper than any lower than those at that of the majority of the members These but when it was first sung in Lon- formed at pitches considerably to learn,’ knowing from experience that his wife, who met me on the street one oratorio celebrating same pitch as now, used in Europe, and when an higher are now sung. Of the fifty-four works for applied to music. her; ly in Vienna it was about a semi-tone which they this may be day and told me what he had said to Francis was rehearsed a don and organizations per- the return of the Emperor debutante, Piccolomini, voice exclusive of opera that these “I am not old; I have simply been here that is, than at present. The London ‘Now you ( Continued on Page HD found impossible to use this band should have been little later it was upset to find that her sus- formed, thirty (or fifty-six per cent) for the instru- must have been a little its instruments were too sharp with the composer’s pitch, about because the first act were considerably more performed, to agree orchestra. It had long tained high C’s in ments in the accompanying a semi-tone) than semi-tone lower. the pei- difficult (because higher by nearly a custom, however, to use bands in fifteen per cent of the been the a year before, when she had sung it In the local operatic field, and, as a result, pitch in they were only formances of grand operas the part thirty-two operas produced by the Metro- in Turin. When Madame de la Grange sang one hundred theaters gradually began to rise. Association, and by an unusual coin- the York six months later she must have wished politan Opera which played a much more important in New City Center Church music, for the pitch here was cidence, fifteen per cent of the forty continent than in the she had been born an alto, part in England and on the have been much closer to the original again a semi-tone up. When Christine Nilsson sang operas, would averaged lower in pitch than was gen- lower. This United States, her public debut, she was pitch if they had been sung a half-tone was partly because Violetta in 1864 in Paris, for erally true in the theater. This with the possible exception of the fortunate to have the French government on her side, fifteen per cent— strong foundation of low and stable pitch special vocal there was a pitch had been lowered and Wagner operas, which require a separate, these had been for five years before the the organs of the time. Most of admittedly contain the highest tessituras in standardized in France. Fourteen years later, when technique— pitches, and no church would rebuild cent in the built to lower Garden she demanded and got a in the repertoire. As for the fifty-six per pipe organ to accom- she got to Covent the complicated mechanism of a of vocal music, most sopranos would rather lower pitch. other fields the whim of an organist who “felt” like A- Matthew’s Passion;” modate America had risen even higher, and sing three “Elijahs” than one “St. there has always been less The pitch in sharp instead of A. Also, at least six tenors who w'ould rather go singers in the United States were having to sacrifice and I know for effect in the Church than in the theater. the Bach striving career. In the nineties to work than sing some of the passages in personality of more than their time to a vocal is perhaps partly because of the Mater.” This ^ Them, minor Mass” or Rossini’s “Stabat of the tenor who sang the aria, Thou Shalt Break “B average church musician and partly because in the light of the might well have been referring to It is reasonable to assume, therefore, music has in the Church. from the “,” the sublimated quality that A’s evidence in regard to pitch, that this one factor his own vocal cords, for he was singing the high this Wind-instrument players have always felt that a and fewer is a clearly understandable reason why fewer more brilliant one, and even today sharper tone was a singers, as the years go by, sing fewer and fewer loud, orchestras of America competing we find the great powerful, secure high C’s, and why, when they do, it each other for this distinction of a “brilliant” matter of with is now so unusual that it is more often a will assume considerable justi- tone quality. Everyone curiosity or even alarm than an occasion for reveling feeling among instrumentalists, but VOICE fication for this in beauty of tone. pity the poor singers? And even apart from THE BRASS BAND HOBBY CLUB. D. C. MONROE, FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR who will Playing the opening Overture at the anniversary of The Elks, May 22, 1945. 77 FEBRUARY, 1949 76 ETUDE ——

Marcel Dupre was born at Rouen, France, May 3, his father was 1886 His family was very musical and Conservatoire he dis- his first teacher. At the Paris succession first tinguished himself, winning in quick Widor), for Piano (under prizes for Fugue (under America Guilmant). At the in Association Diemer), and for Organ (under Aspects of the Organ National greatly coveted Grand 'Music Teachers age of twenty-eight he won the organist was made at Prix de Rome. His debut as an of his oratorio, “The and Present, the age of ten, at Rouen. At fifteen Achievements, Past 1920 he played the A Conference with Dealing With the Song of David,” was performed. In A Department in ten re- complete organ works of Bach by memory, MTNA, In 1937 he succeeded Organization, the citals at the Paris Conservatoire. Oldest Music Teaching Sulpice. His America's Widor as organist at the Church of St. Iflfjarcei 2^upre works for piano, compositions include many noteworthy Distinguished French Organist Delaware, Ohio music. M. Dupre is looked December, 1876, at organ, voice, and chamber Founded as probably upon by many of the foremost organists organ world of this era the outstanding figure in the McCURDY this statement from by DR. ALEXANDER and ETUDE is proud to have Note. , . —Editor’s Conducted by him. even practices his recital programs hours on end, numerous to mention, but two still Was. Sboc. States are almost too them well and the organ may be one inney, American students. I like to teach them. College and Carl though he knows OkeocLore LIKE are Clarence Watters of Trinity When he played in the says Marcel Dupre, after with which he is familiar. I They are really serious,” University. an Weinrich of Princeton Choir College in Princeton this year he J. taught thirty-five students at least always so kind, so quiet, Westminster Music Department, University of Pittsburgh having His pupils adore him. He is welcome that he always receives Head, the University of Chicago for sev- about one he found the same warm hour each week in so helpful. Whenever he speaks degree. Archives Committee of the MTNA learn, that and seemed to pep him up in no small Editor and Chairman. weeks. “I find that they are anxious to So and So. How I did enjoy there. It eral often says, “Oh, yes. Mr. take all of those young hard, and they do accomplish He says that he would love to they are willing to work enthusiastic the best organ- him!” people with him on tour, as a first class much.” In his classes he had some of of our outstanding audience. He kept telling me time and again, “How ists in America, as well as some Rigid Schedule Report of Special Committee appointed December A so enthusiastic ETUDE. Neither readers of I love to play here! There are many Francis Cooke, Editor of Constitutional changes en- teachers of the organ. spent three or four days with introduction 29, 1948 to recommend greatest or- One day this fall I organists in this audience and how they can applaud!” ETUDE nor members of MTNA need any In addition to being one of the world’s the abling the formation of Regional MTA groups. in Princeton and in Philadelphia at in the West- need to be reminded great teacher. If any- the Dupres There surely are a great many organists to Dr. Cooke. We all, however, ganists, M. Dupre is certainly a transcontinental concert of We recommend: edi- start of the organist’s tenth College one hundred and fifty in the from time to time that the unassuming modesty taken the time to examine carefully his minster Choir — Article as follows; one has clear again how hard the man works 1 . A new V his tour. It was made alone. covers contributions to the musical and wider works of Bach, it is quite evident that organ department the man Regional Organizations tion of the Madame Dupre, who goes eveiywhere without which our country Article V— system of pedaling come and how much find that the great Dupre is still very methodical. cultural life of our times, system of fingering and his secretary, taking I Section 1. The Executive Committee Is empowered with him, helps him. She is a super first thing that be considerably poorer. The present writer, at experience in this field. Whenever he plays a new organ, the would organizations. from much correspondence, the train sched- when the Ex- to establish regional the world care of his clothes, his mentioned in these pages before, least, always feels a sense of shame Some of the great organists throughout nice to he does, as I have 2. relation of regional organization taxis, the organ practice, and being its minutes Section The abroad is ules, the complete specification, ecutive Committee of MTNA spreads on are his pupils. One of the most outstanding is to sit down and write out the to both state and national organizations may be everyone in general. pointing out the important con- successful tour of this ( Continued on Page 114) a post-mortem action Flor Peeters, who had a most has the time, he taking time to make, sure defined from time to time by the Executive Com- It is interesting to note that if he tributions of a departed member. It should have been season. His brilliant students in the United THEODORE M. FINNEY country last done sooner, when the man himself could know the mittee. 2. Present Article V, entitled “Article V Amend- which he is held by his colleagues. So it regard in Amendments.” that the Music Teach- ments,” be changed to "Article VI— meetings in the long history seemed especially appropriate NE of the fullest Article III Manage- National Association, as a result of the unanimous 3. An additional sentence in of has now begun to fade into memory. ers MTNA ment, Section between first and second sen- some of the action of its Executive Committee, made Dr. Cooke an 1, Some of its important events and Page 111) O tences, to read as follows: ( Continued on Life Member of the Association and pre- things that were said need to be recounted before Honorary sented him publicly with an engrossed citation hon- they are forgotten. contributions to American cultural The exact attendance figures are not yet available. oring him for his life. may he continue his great service! One got the impression that the great Stevens Hotel Long people who had Dr. Cooke’s response left the audience with hardly in Chicago, was completely filled with Association dry eye. He cleared his throat in a way which dem- The Music Teachers National come there for the six full days of meetings of the a which came together under the onstrated beyond a doubt that the public address various organizations desires publicly to honor still working and then, after brief remarks “umbrella” furnished by MTNA. The corridors, ele- system was in which he pointed out the immense vitality of Amer- vators, and restaurants were full, and the meeting our request, his poem, “Christmas DR. JAMES FRANCIS COOKE rooms were almost always crowded. Exhibitors had a ican culture, read, at which has had such a wide circulation steady stream of visitors, and the registration clerks Lullaby,” this past holiday time. It was an were almost too busy during the early days of the through “Collier’s” Who has made a signal contribution to this, music teachers from all unforgettable experience for us all! convention. More than the enrichment of life in Amer- years, has looked forward to the musical over the country were greeting each other, remember- For several MTNA time when its scope could be more truly national. It ica; who in so many ways has aided the ing the first names of old friends, and making new members and this has been acquaintances who will soon be old friends. It was a has seemed to many — a young American musician through ad- subject of discussion over a long period of years—that happy, successful week. vice, accomplished holding regional encouragement and financial sup- The banquet, on Thursday evening, was one of the this could be by meet- whole matter is still in the discussion port, the great moments in MTNA history. Raymond Kendall, ings. This stage, who has succeeded in raising Executve Committee took action in Chicago as president of MTNA, presided, and the nearly six but the standards of music teaching throughout will it possible to go beyond discussion hundred 'guests were kept in a holiday mood by the which make where the interest and the United States. toastmastering of Rudolph Ganz. The musical part of in any region leadership is This action consisted simply the program was furnished by Seymour Lipkin, pianist strong enough. of an en- Who, as Administrator of the Theo- and abling constitution change and a set of guiding pro- and winner of the 1947 Rachmaninoff Award, dore Presser Foundation, has vitalized formerly of the Metropolitan Opera cedures. Josephine Antoine, so is of the present leadership substantially many a musical insti- and now of Indiana University. The address of the It the hope MTNA that evening was an intensely interesting report on condi- this action will have far-reaching effects in bringing tution and brought sustaining comfort Clarke, Chief of the music teachers—especially the hard-working pri- tions in occupied by Eric to many a retired musician. Cultural Affairs Branch, Education and Cultural Di- vate teachers who quietly contribute so much to the In recognition vision, Office of Military Government for Germany. musical life of our country—into a wider professional thereof the Association Mr. Clarke had arrived in the United States only a relationship. Music teachers everywhere should have takes pride in awarding DR. COOKE day before he addressed us in Chicago. What he had an opportunity to study the possibilities of professional HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP in the to say was, in consequence, a most intimate and organization which may now be forthcoming. The Association. warmly-felt picture of the attempt on the part of basic aim is a wider usefulness for MTNA along the civilians and the officers of our Military lines which have always guided it as an organization: both German /s/ Raymond Kendall Government to revive the important cultural activities higher standards; recognition by accreditation of the of the stricken country. He indicated, among other excellent work being done in private studios; the de- President things, that the Military Government feels strongly velopment of professional relationships of mutual Photo W. H. Hoedt Studios, Inc. the need for exchanges between Germany and the benefit between music teachers. This action is em- States, not only of library material but of bodied in the following Executive Committee minutes. This CONSOLE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST ORGAN United citation, presented to Dr. Cooke at the 1£ MARCEL DUPRE AT THE personnel. It may well be worthy of considerable study as the Convention IN THE JOHN WANAMAKER STORE. PHILADELPHIA of the MTNA, similar to that present beginning of The high pbint of the banquet, in the opinion of a framework which will give MTNA a to Dr. Koussevitzky European organists touring America have played upon this instrument. in 1947, was beautifully engross Practically all oi the great American organists and writer, was the honoring by MTNA of Dr. James much wider usefulness in the future: in full this colors and bound in calf. 79 FEBRUARY, 1949 78 etude this should dissatisfaction is legitimate, bring about cleaning, and improvement a musical house will

guest conductors bring an 2 Fcuniassed groups, in- personality. evitable individuality and It is proper affected by any that a massed group be guest con- Guest Conductor a result of the group personality We Look at the ductor. But, as regular conductor built up between the and his musicians, the guest conductor for a single organ- difficulty in ized unit may have greater bringing ^loAmer about the desired individual interpretation which bu ^J^leien 1/VI. he seeks to obtain. A multiple conducting person- Music, Director, Crane Department ef ality may work some hardships. However, a wise York of guest conductors, as will be pointed out State Teachers College, Potsdam, New choice later, should circumvent this danger.

Choosing the Guest Conductor reasonable interpretations in earlier regular N AMATEUR and in professional music circles but The major part of the success in having a guest practices will help bring about this sensitiveness wisely are some Uhere is an interesting individual known as the conductor lies in choosing What points and flexibility. I guest conductor. This individual has been gaining to be considered in making this choice? Following are advance (for all who are to prepare eminence during the past twenty-five or thirty years 6. Clarify in some suggestions which might serve as an advance participants) matters of phrasing, pronunciation, and may be closely akin to the drawing together of check list: breathing, dynamics, intonation, bowings, finger- all parts of our globe and to the reduction of isolation- 1. He should be an authority in his field and thus ings, cues, and so forth. ism in all phases of living. The very spread and growth have standing and respect. This means background 7. Prepare the participants in matters of courtesy, of this exchange and interchange of conductors speaks and experience. A successful city supervisor who attentiveness, and general desirable etiquette. Have for its value and effectiveness. has reason to be proud of his groups was recently them feel friendly and comfortably acquainted A number of questions, however, come to mind. Is heard to remark that he didn’t care to turn his with the conductor before and when they meet him. there any merit in having a guest conductor? What students over to someone w'ho was doing the same conductor? 8. Arrange the routine physical set-up for the mu- should be done to prepare for a guest kind of work he was, and doing it no better. He sicians so that nothing need interrupt the rehearsal What are some of the advantages and some of the dis- wanted a challenge and authority. conductor? should once it is under way. advantages in having a guest How 2. For school groups, the guest conductor should have the guest ,9. Care for the physical comfort of the guest con- a guest conductor be chosen? What should earmarks of educator builder. 1. the an and a He ductor. His is not an easy job and the necessary conductor do to prepare for an assignment? must be a musical architect and leave a better thing. Choosing a considerations to give him all possible ease and Being a guest conductor is one edifice than he found. or preparing a group for a guest con- relief should be guaranteed. Leave him certain guest conductor 3. In choosing the guest conductor, try to find one For the guest conductor, there free time and protect him from too many demands ductor is another thing. who will complement and supplement the regular are two possible types of performing groups. One is a and interruptions. conductor or conductors. This will help to balance CITY, N, Y. group made up of performers from 10. Give the guest conductor some idea of the back- Pitoto Toy Drucker-Hinert Co., Inc. STAFF BAND OF NEW YORK massed or festival various conductors’ characteristics for the per- THE SALVATION ARMY TERRITORIAL units. other is a single organized ground and training of each group. Thus, his ap- Conductor several organized The formers. Brigadier William Bearchall, unit.2. These two situations have many characteristics proach will be more sympathetic and constructive 4. As far as is feasible, choose a conductor with a in common, as well as several differences. in the last analysis. reasonably conventional beat. This is not entirely From many years’ experience as guest conductor, as essential if the conductor is successful in obtain- well as from close observation of other guest con- Expected Benefits ing results, but sad waste of time has been known conclusions are very apparent article on the Salvation ductors, certain general What benefits may we expect from the visit of a This is the second and final 3. to occur even in professional circles if the char- to the writer. guest conductor? Band by James Neilson, the first having been acteristics of the beat of the regular conductor and Army Band issue ETUDE. Army 1. A rejuvenated interest in performance because of presented in the January of The Salvation the guest conductor are too widely separated. Advance Preparation Necessary a fresh approach by a new director. —Editor’s Note. 2. An added respect for music and its performance In preparing a massed group for a guest conductor, The Conductor Himself because of the fact that this performance is suf- many things should be worked out in advance by those 1. And now what ficiently worthy to warrant importing about the guest conductor himself? arrangements. For example: an outsider in charge of What must he be and what must he do before meeting bij gained VjeiidAon 4. for the job of directing. Make a wise and judicious choice of music agree- his group? function- 3. unity of neighboring ITH such a large band organization definite decision on A localities, different sections able to all concerned, with a 1. He must come Army’s musical of a state, and even different parts of the country. prepared to be personally sincere ing as a regular part of the tne use of a specific edition. The assumption is the Army gives it a not-to-be- and natural. He will thus obtain results, of its features are easily un- published music of 4. A desire for more singing and playing in all com- the best program, other planned wisely and well becomes that good taste has been used in selecting music pel message. That he flavor. A recent glance through rather than from any studied tech- W all Salvation Army bands must denied international munities participating. guest or affected derstood. For example, the early publications 5. challenge and inspire, A good conductor cah quite apparent as one studies composed by a which will hold interest, niques. The reaction composed or arranged some Army publications shows music accomplish this if he breeds respect for music of the group at the first re- play only such music as has been Slater was himself a com- of the maximum musical ability of and of the department. Colonel Yugoslavian convert; an and make use hearsal is very the organization. Swedish officer-composer; a music literature and for the good teachers important. Any bullying, showing its members and published by religious songs are models choice of a high type of music and by poser of no mean repute. His of the New the performers. The off, or regulation, but Australian bandmaster; the bandmaster conductors of the area. demonstration of mediocrity may set the This may seem to be a rather confining musician, his published songs to be performed by large groups will help to coun- of their kind. A gifted young bandsman, resident of Basle, tone for subsequent rehearsals and even for the quite apparent when one undei- music that York Staff Band; a 5. A general lift in quality of performance because its wisdom becomes exquisite wedding of words to Inci- teract the too just accusation that our school music concert. organization, show that and a soldier from Basra, Iraq. the guest conductor has not permitted the international aspect of the masterpieces. Colo- Switzerland; groups are often being fed a bad diet of musical mistakes stands stamps them immediately as being evidence in his work 2. He, of course, knows checking all of the music dentally, each composer gives to pass, and has frowned upon slovenly musical his music thoroughly, has and the utter impossibility of Hawkes, the second chief editor, was also junk. music nel George peculiar to the music of his own land. untruths. The memorized it, and has his ideals for the final per- its bands if other than approved published band of some trait provide an excellent guest conductor cannot afford to being played by of super attainments. His If an accompanist is needed, formance. not given to a musician the most astonishing features about published sugar-coat mistakes, but must face The better he knows it, the less he needs used. Bandmasters the world over are early nineteenth One of one who will add to the efficiency and effectiveness them tactfully is numbers, while written chiefly in represented to impress his group with the selection of music to Army music is the number of composers and constructively. He must demand such a stand- his knowledge. He won’t using mature judgment in show him to be a composer of con- of thefrehearsal. If an orchestra is to be used as need the century idioms, and the number of countries in ard of performance that the to fall back on the “proving technique” of performed. Factual data reaching my desk in editor-in-chief is in its publications, accompaniment to a choral group, be sure that the level of ideals will be imagination. The present the oft-quoted nearly every high siderable which these composers reside. I became increasingly shift to a higher plateau for the performers and guest conductor who wrote several form of printed programs from Colonel Coles is a composer orchestra receives sufficient advance attention. Too Colonel Bramwell Coles. that is music s errors into the score backs up this statement. General aware of the international language instrumental group their conductors. and then called a player for school in the country reputation in the field of band music. often, choral people prepare the playing issuing of established possession as I studied this feature of a C instead of a C-sharp. The player’s seems to have been perfectly in order in noteworthy, show- most cherished by wishful thinking. Booth His published works are especially answer is published by the music. Dangers Involved proof for our plea, “Some smarty wrote the regulation that only band music melodic inventiveness, a thor- Salvation Army Have balance of voices or instruments decided upon ing genuine inspiration, is even more than in a C-natural, but I know played by Army bands. The early his- work- The Music Editorial Department advance, after correspondence and/or consulta- What dangers are involved in using the piece backward, so Army shall be of form, and the careful in conductors? By I played of music ough understanding the material for this article with it C-sharp as it should be.” of music is replete with examples compositions of that. In discussing tion with the guest conductor. A complaint often stating the 'dangers we will be accentuating the tory Army much in evidence in the bene- 3. He evidences in its serv- manship so explained some of the far reaching firmness and artistic integrity and unwisely selected for the purposes implied Colonel Coles, he made in this connection by guest conductors of fits, because all mistakes guarded against may be first-class British composers. that often- has, above all, effect of The Charge of his department. It seems a sense of humor. ices to mankind. The devastating published by ramifications orchestras at festivals is that the better woodwind turned into benefits. And virtually no bad effects only needs to examine the music need 4. He will give out by a band One promising young Army composer with little or credit where credit is due for prepara- the Light Brigade being thundered the Army was times a and brass players sign up for the band before they be anticipated if the guest conductor has been chosen of Music Department to realize that publi- tion well done. Some meditation of a religious service the no formal training will submit a composition for orchestras, and bring guest conductors claim as as a part of the quiet of its chief editors. These men do for the the latter are left with to additional contributions to the performers. very wise in the choice quite reaches the high personal all excellencies of to General Booth’s attention. cation that almost, but not inferior players. Why don’t we, for change, choose If a guest conductor performances, and place was quickly brought ^ encouraged other Army composers a makes the group dissatisfied pur- consistently have busy as the de- blame publicly and without in need for music to fit the specific Any standard set for published works. As orchestra winds first, thus giving the orchestra with the routine set-up, something be tact for deficiencies Recognizing the to the Army musical publications. may wrong performance. he cre- to contribute will be discussed by its every poses for which Army bands were organized, submit music for partment is, this work an equal chance at the better performers? in the state of routine. (Something may also be of the Salvation Army may edi- 5 * October of the member returned to the composer with ® leave behind a respect for performance ated the Music Editorial Department in This factor in the member, and then Guarantee that the performers know their music wrong with the guest conductor.) However, if the publication to the editor-in-chief. both in rehearsal of this department to suggestions concerning the strengthening of its thoroughly and are musically exact and accurate and concert, by insisting upon year 1883. It is the function torial an honest rendition music, both vocal and defects, and urging the composer to correct as to fundamental details. Too often, the guest of the printed page, arrange, edit, and publish all structural b. He will make happy general use in the Salvation Army. further his composition, thereby making it more usable conductor is confronted by an unprepared or su- comparisons for purposes of instrumental, in Music of another encouragement and he will than sixty years of its existence, the for Army purposes, and also assuring him perficially prepared group. This is unfair and in- BAND, ORCHESTRA stimulate the group to In the more improvement in been permanently located in submit the work for publication. This sulting. He should never be obliged to teach notes. public performance. Department, which has 1 chance to 7. and ORCHESTRA most He will plan the rehearsals! London, England, has had only three editors-in-chief. BAND helpful and encouraging advice is one of the Train the performers to be sensitive and flexible, and CHORUS He will plan an over- William D. Revelli all advance procedure first of these, was a professional Edited by (.Continued on Page 122) so they will be able to follow the subtle demands and will have this plan flex- Richard Slater, the ible enough to be the Army by the force of its gos- of interpretation asked for by the conductor. Varied changed for a new plan after the musician attracted to nulse of the 81 rehearsal ( Continued on Page 116) 80 FEBRUARY, 1949 ETUDE ,

as together and they are beautiful today are built as first erected. . 1431 when Elsinore years, 1660-1668, that we Tt is from the have composition, a Motet in me oldest preserved three violins and continue. parts with two The Violinist s Forum Beginning at Lubeck rare Buxtehude conscious of his gift as an organ- Diderik Buxtehude, Conducted by content to remam definitely was not in , t naturally opportunity to move to a greater Elsinore. His musical when the position as “The Great Dane” environment occurred organist Church in LUbeck became vacant. the St. Marie He t won, although position and the test - anDlied for the 1637 1707) Each contestant was given a fug ( was very severe. Ue a few minutes, and from theme to look at for that TsachEr and Conductor play a strict fugue on the organ. Prominent had to improvise and not enough. To secure But passing the test was the czCund maintain the family of the ^J-lanna nosition one had to de- either through marriage with the ceased organist, No. Sitt, Mentor with Huber, Concertino 2,_ Story of Bach's Famous widow or, if she were aged, the eldest should have some tions: flu Interesting younger his advancement, he No. 2; Carl Bohm, playing,^ Student’s Concerto specialized work on double-stop Concerto Concertino No. 2; Hollaender, rather fortunate. The widow in this “Melodious Double Stops,’ ^Buxtehude was for this, the Student’s Concerto No. 4; daughter married, and material. Op. 62; Seitz, was old, the eldest a Josephine Trott is excellent minor. in case by Vivaldi-Nachez, Concerto in A of a little village was only twenty years of age. Bux- the fifth, sixth, is the name younger daughter If additional work in Concerto m UXTEHUDE being definite, Higher positions: Accolay, and without was about thirty > ears of age, and as positions seems to be indi- ^Hannover Germany, tehude himself and seventh Beriot, No. 9; Seitz, Stu- u< were love matches completed A minor; De presumes that the B °^ at that time seldom but after the student has Con- one “^ e marriages cated No. 1; De Beriot, B ge during parents, Buxtehude dent’s Concerto [^ he served arrangements by the of the later studies m the three churches merely Laoureux II, some Kreutzer, Concerto No. 14; - else, and gladly con- can be certo No. 7; was no worse off than anyone the Supplement to that book Bach, Concerto si,r?e Viotti, Concerto No. 23; marry the girl, in order to obtain the Meanwhile, he should be working sented to used. minor; Rode, Concerto No. 7. third Book of Kayser, in A position. the next. For the pupil on studies in the concerti, and the short ,,, leads naturally to Kreutzer) Regarding these less content though having to pay his sugar coating Dont, 37 (Preparatory to suggest He was Violin Study Boohs who must have an ample Op. every pupil must have, I for a number of years, Studies.” These pieces mother-in-law maintenance “Learn with Tunes,” by Carl and the Mazas “Special the publishers oi therefore assumed the on his pill, simul- that you write to i are customs! violin or less Buxtehude, and grumbled. But oms years I have studied the by Paul be studied more of of fam and often "Over the Grissen and “A Tune a Day,” books may ask to have a selection belonged to the one. His seven lessons under this teacher material ETUDE and S really ; ippy a few contains name, or whether he marriage, however, was by taking very useful. How- taneously, for each various grades Buxtehude. His that teacher with Herfurth will be found concerti and pieces of composer, Diderik sev died when young. and a few months under the other two. The Mazas ily of’ the great children were girls, but two, so that 1 of these books contains lacking in approval. Then you can back to a pla an interval of a year or ever neither (see sent to you on father can be traced at £ Jarie, which made training. of a are particularly valuable Diderik’s The church concerts haven't really had a systematic material for the building Studies material, become acquaint- is under German enough March look over the which today Europe, are some- desirous of teaching I w°u ii be November, 1946 and called Oldesloe, Buxtehude famous through As I am now technique, so they should ETUDE for that which seems to the Danish would kindly well-rounded ed with it, and select but which then belonged in ted by him. greatly appreciate it if you de- only do they provide plenty sovereignty have been other, more 1947) . Not individual times said to violin studies and used in connection with best suited to each former organ- give me a graded list of coordinated right- and to you C1 really not the c the of material for aS This was concertos.'' tailed works. on whether Biderik “ on _ also encourage pupil. Historians disagree already given Abendmusik” —A. S., California. about halt left-hand technique, they buty as all ist, Tunder, had When a pupil has advanced or Helsmgborg consisted a musically in Oldesloe, Elsinore, but in lit., time it of Laoureux, a singing quality of tone and Scales it Thursday evenings, through the first book Concerning Four-Octave Danish at that time, teachers so fre- way tbrpp nlaces" were an occivisional singer, Why did you change in some flexible style of playing. let- definitely as only of organ solos and or has done comparable work I received an interesting his nationality and retarded your and the second Recently effect on establishing changed the tlm to Sunday quently? It undoubtedly should be given the Then comes Kreutzer real value in Buxtehude other Method, he ter asking if there was any five Sun. which, consistent study two books should concerts every year on he last progress. Besides Wohlfahrt’s 60 Studies, Op. Book of Mazas. These scales and birth is not defi- gave five first book of practicing of four-octave year of Diderik’s alterations foundation for successful By this time, the ^The'exact . ome essential take an simultaneously. are left before Christmas. He mad is an Sometimes a pupil fails to be studied the confusion attendant few church records days reason to 45. Sevcik, Op. 1, arpeggios. In nitely known, as very for in orchestra and teaching. However, you have no Studies, when pupil can be working on about the church to make room interest in the Wohlfahrt the redecorating of my studio, this it is presumed to be in systematic exercises upon the from that time, but d fourteen and was be discouraged by your lack of well be re- Book III. This book of shifting likely orchestra nun is the case, they can have been mislaid. My regarded as the most a choir. The for it this studied letter seems to 1637 with Helsingborg Including the choir, training; you can easily make up Studies, by supreme in its field and can be been an - large for that timi placed by the 28 Melodious is But here is an answer to a father is known to have quite qualities. Give exhausting its face is red! place, as his ineers and musicians. by the exercise of other These are interesting for several years without 1641. It is possible, ho there were sometimes f Josephine Trott. very good question. eanist in that city until imagination free rein, so that you In ETUDE for January and Elsinor consisted mostly of string your and many of them can be adapted possibilities. arpeggios, par- have been born in The orchestra pupil’s prob- studies, articles Four-octave scales and ever, that Diderik may were may intuitively recognize a interests of better March 1944 there appeared two located that^ BUXTEHUDE HOUSE AT ELSINORE but woodwinds and in various ways in the the latter, are frequently met cities are so closely THE ments, their solution; which discussed ticularly as the two Lubeck was a city lems and the path to right-hand technique. By on the Kreutzer Studies and have lived in Elsmoie used. Admission was free, as left-hand or in solos of a virtuoso nature, Diderik’s father may easily an ever keener percep- number of them could with it w strive to develop finished Laoureux ways in which a and Strait of Oresund f of rich merchants, and the time a pupil has to be played with care commuted across the Lubeck all bore the name with plenty innate qualities, so that requirements of mod- they have and Helsingborg, Elsinore, and backing tion of a pupil’s similar material, he is prob- be adapted to the considerable city of Helsingborg. for Buxtehude to secure financial Book I, or brilliancy. This requires a church work in the understanding^ choose the ma- If you can refer to these his known ^ “St. Marie.” you may ready for the first book of the Kay- ern technique. Their most imme- year it is definitely and Sweden, individual tem- ably helpful. amount of practice. from his fifth When war broke out between greater part terial best suited to his these seem too articles you will find them the cdy ^f^ore°f wrote the ser Studies, Op. 20. If however, lies in the fluency with his parents n> troublesome for Diderik. Sol- For those events Buxtehude yourself thor- mastered most diate value, living , dreary and all, make has was the„ gfSt. oiai life became on 9 perament; above last part of the Supplement After the student rapid then organist at his compositions, his ( Continued of difficult, the shifting which they develop. The where his father was occupied his dwelling in Helsingborg, and in the of familiar with the possibilities single-note studies of Kreutzer and of organist. diers oughly I of Laoureux can be used. of the arpeggio as Johannes the you can to Book studies, performance of a four-octave Church and known 1660, when Denmark lost material you use, so that with the double-stop Kronberg Oiuil year the first year or two of study most is engaged functioning ° its strong fortress study, or In the Caprices calls for a perfectly smooth Elmore with and with it, Helsingborg, without hesitation the begin to work on the tde Ship Skaane, select some sort of special exer- he should in the left the Port Said of most pupils need of all the muscles and joints 1557), was then- Diderik Buxtehude de- adaptation of a study, that is best There is no other material nd ad ° to Sweden, the strengthen their fingers; the of Fiorillo. of shifting through the strait of Oresu of a diffi- cises to give hand and arm. This type passing e cided to return to his home in appropriate for the clearing up Exercises” by which at this stage will so quickly Crown, and in itsf streetsee^w are the “Preparatory Trill coordination in the left arm as pay toll to the Danish to remain Danish. beset a pupil at any given with the upper positions. develops world. Elsinore and culty that may they should not be stressed him familiarity de- from all over the that good geveik. But surely as the lAfhole Bow Marteld heard languages Shortly af-ter his return a new And remember always too these Caprices provide a moment. strongly or allowed to take up Furthermore, what ma- too the velops it in the right arm. organist was to be appointed at St. results come not so much from period. greater variety of material for Training much of the student’s practice much practicing of these Early competed and how you use it. technique than In the first slow finan- Marie Church. He terial you use as from uninteresting, and development of bowing childhood was hampered by They are painfully and arpeggios, relaxation must be Diderik’s early given the position. following list, though by no means in Kreutzer. scales was The if the student is clearly is to be found as can be seen in that are valuable only “24 paramount consideration, for without cial circumstances, Returning from Helsingborg, exhaustive, forms a course of study him, and Following Fiorillo come the Ca- a father repeatedly was aware of what they can do for be coordination. which show that his into his parents’ satisfactory re- them, the relaxation there cannot records passed these Buxtehude moved has uniformly produced conscientiously. The prices,” of Rode, and, with debts but as years if he practices them approached in a hasty, bull- summoned for bad and lived there with them imaginatively and conscientiously Sevcik’s Op. 1. If they are music lessons home sults, if Sevdik’s, Op. I, also has fourth Book of and besides having first book of at-a-gate fashion, the hand is almost conditions improved, until he moved to Lubeck. The regards concert!, the following are taught. . was sent to the high y excellent exercises for strengthen- As into the from his father, he side the Maia many be certain to stiffen as it goes at home house is still there, and the For very young children* developing a cor- works of recognized value. They can school, where he ing the fingers and for once this stiffening reputed Elsinore grammar J^ed Olai Church is very can be highly recom- the order they highest octave; and morning school opposite St. Bang Violin Course” the hand in the first studied more or less in musical training. Every or rect shaping of becomes a habit, fluency is impossible of a thorough little changed. The iron shutters For slightly older children, but, needless to say, no. one Bible f°110 mended. These, too, should be given only are named, with the reading of the precocious, position. attainment. The hand should be allowed began after Buxtehude put on the windows are young ones who are musically student needs to study all of them! Gregorian chant L ^andl in small doses. fingerboard half hour’s practice of old and one can easily Violin Book,” by Rob difficulty: to creep up and down the Besm*e® still there the “Very First Book I of First position, of moderate singing several parts. While the pupil is studying effort being made at that, exercises in m the family lived. Ceil- “Violin Ventures,” by No. 5, and Sitt, almost limply, no upon the play- imagine how Roy Peery, the on the second Seitz, Student’s Concerto much weight was laid Kayser he can also work exert an intense finger-pressure. choral training, ings were low and the rooms very Russell Webber, and the “Primer Meth- Concerto, Op. 104. first to Diderik was fortunate m i Laoureux; there is no better ma- Student’s of an instrument, so equally Book of This method of practicing permits the ing small, but not more so than those od,” by Samuel Applebaum, are First position, more advanced: Huber, instruction during his childhood. T introducing the positions. By ceiving very fine houses of ordinary citizens of nine or ten or terial for Con- joints and muscles to remain relaxed oday with of the valuable. For the child well ac- Concertino No. 4; Seitz, Student’s received can only be compared the time the student is fairly playing. training iJ today. the younger child whose while they form habits of correct given in the Thomas older, and for third position he certo No. 2. similar training which was quainted with the peculiar quality. If one the Also, in the church, the facade of is definitely aroused, there is positions, easy: Joseph Relaxation is a to the Wiener Sanger- ambition Kayser I and can First and third Leipzig, and in- Vienna the should have finished relax merely by thinking about Seat the organ which Buxtehude played no better beginning material than Concertino No. 6; Ruegger, Con- tries to the second Book of Wohlfahrt, Bloch, 6 Method. In it, be given it, mental effort involved usually re- organ- is but little changed and only the first book of the Laoureux in major. the known as Johannes -the THE ELSINORE little later, the second certino G ^’ms father, who was been KRONBERG FORTRESS AT in its Op. 45 and, a (.Continued on Page 117) there is n sounding parts have renewed.- each new problem is introduced advanced, first and third posi- reputation as a player, and Shakespeare, made this Kayser. At about this stage of More ist had auite a can hardly find Gothic walls who was never in Denmark, each step forward Book of the early training One "Hamlet. simplest form, and Diderik owes much to castle the scene of his greatest play. doubt that that compare to those of St. Marie 83 Un music, but from Elsinore. The church and convent FEBRUARY, 1949 The boy not onlyhad a good ear for

82 preparation, As for your own it seems you are doing the right to me that sort but if you have never studied of things, Your Hands! Etiquette history of music I strongly advise you Out For Planning and I I -i -i p4' the Look Recital 1 flTl C Answers work at once. Fortunately p and to begin such piano LIUHJ a class of forty-five LLC J are available many fine books on Q. I have students, LJ there , .'j—i v r»innn-accordion studenU students and six piano-accord.on therefore a mature person twenty. I plan this subject, Watched in age from five to Paralysis Must be ranging in a should be able to undertake and Temporary them soon in a recital like yourself Neuritis, Neuralgia, to prefent jour ad- Conducted by without auditorium, and I need study of music history neces- ScS had a smaller the vice Previously, when I working under a teacher. had the recitals ^en sarily number of pupils I examination as you was all a pleasure Since such an an- in my own home, and it ddEerent and l probably originate at the But this will be quite WL- ticipate would W.Tb. to arranging Qelirkeni, Scluveiiheimer, cVimiid like vour advice as W. University, I suggest that you write l/iJafJeinar Ought I aJ State matters. J( !„! urogram and other the P *e beg.rming to Professor Archie N. Jones, akTa brief speech at a letter Sm and if so wnat Emeritus University of Texas, nr at the end—or both— Professor Music Department, pupils make a bow shall I Shall the Professor Jones is a good friend W? (The girls win College Austin and after playing? Oberlin before have any sug- therefore you may tell him in formal dress.) If you of mine, wear other Webster’s New writing DOLLAR HANDS concerning these or any Editor, letter that you are him at PADEREWSKI'S MILLION as was his gestions A. E. Music your he was not able to shave himself, be most grateful. —R. clear and instructive. hand and matters I shall Dictionary suggestion. neuritis of the right arm—is very pain began again, but it International my the noted conductor, in his mental custom. During the day the RUNO WALTER, combining of the diagnosis with coat. your program Variations ” has However, the noticeable when he did not wear his the first place, autobiography, “Theme and highly doubt- was less A In processes and psychical conditions seems on, the pain was as to have variety to Phrase Bach medical experience which m he tried to drive with his coat should be so arranged How described a painful to the authority of Freud, When by a B diagnosed ful. Such a remark contrary the coat entirely and used a followed discarded brilliant composition Since many of the questions which never has been explained and medicine, may intolerable. He —a O 1 mv opinion the immortal pathfinders of his hand taught severalcUffei- bewildered me have been cleared up should be a warning and a one of sweater instead, and then he could move slower one. If you have sufficiently. His experience the actual cause of Walter s column. I have decided to ask sound presumptuous. But however, since his would suggest that you Assisted by bv vour musicians, particularly conductors again. The whole trip was ruined, ent instruments I on some matters that are trou- lesson for many probably much simpler and more too, and your help arm ailment was him both day and night. for variety of instruments Melcher instrumentalists. nervous and psy- arm and hand pained plan Robert A. b S and and had nothing to do with too a piano-accordion I Professor the C-Mlnor Fugue of prosaic cause of the ailment was a coat which was even in the case of 'in the subject of There was, as we can assume, The introducing the Well-Tempered Clavichord” (Book Paralyzed choneurotic conditions. armpit and which pressed on the believe I would advise Oberlin College “The 's Arm nerve plexus within the tight under the right edition) I note that it says “stac- pressure exerted on the in the in the midst of the I Czerny attacked by an some brachialis, a network of nerves situated accordion pieces that the sixteenth notes time in his career, Walter was produced by a tight plexus together. cato.” I am told At one arm pit, and this may have been in the axilla, of grouping them staccato, but rather great deal of anxiety. lower part of the side of the neck and others instead are not to be played ailment which caused him a time later, after the return this year, are to be arm piece of clothing. Some sensation of the skin is too late to do it and the eighth notes professional cramp, but it armpit. Disorders in the Probably it portamento, Medical science called it a Riviera, a new suit was worn the correct ? from the trip to and particularly time I suggest that you have staccato. Is this paralysis. The rheu- that the part of the nerve plexus but another is marked Rit. G-Mlnor decidedly like incipient and with the disap- showed accom- measure Also in the same book, in the looked which caused no such pressure, sends its your piano pupils play I could find a violent that he could involved was the nervus ulnaris, which some of 2 The only place where notice that in the first measure, matic-neuralgic pain became so nerve trouble gradually dis- instead of just Fugue, I pearance of pressure, the side) of the arm for singers, composer's name is portamento while conducting or piano branches to the outside (little finger paniments pronunciation of this the second eighth note no longer use his right arm for o appeared. . the too, for the sake staccato. Some teachers tell an- , ,. „ was raised to the wheel, piano pieces; this Baker’s Biographical Dictionary the third is from one prominent doctor to certain diag- and hand. When the arm was in measure should be playing. He went course, is merely a guess—no as ah- me that the entire psychogenic This of stretched across the armpit like a wooden variety There it is given first confirmed the presence of without coat was of Musicians. legato. Others say that the other. Each one made after such a long time and it would be entirely played number nosis can be degree of pressure was exerted on As for a “speech,” the pronunciation which to be played legato, He submitted to any Bruno Wal- board, and a high program nohn. However, three eighth notes are elements in his malady. the physicians who took care of for you to begin the which quarter notes that magnetism, and consulting stretching of the coat was present while appropriate you have always used is the one but separated from the treatments, from mud baths to the plexus. No that these pupils matter of ones own of ter at that time. elevated to the by telling the audience in this country, follow. Is It purely a Professor Sigmund Freud in the arm was hanging down or was is popularly accepted played as it finally decided to call on finished artists, but interpretation, or should It be are not presented as stick to it rather « height necessary to play the piano. and I believe I would the Czerny edition? Pianist with Arm Paralysis of showing how much is written in from using his merely for the sake pronunciation. Czemy is a good the instruction not to Fortunately, the pianist abstained than to adopt the French 2. Do you think that Freud sent him to Sicily with able to observe a since the last R- D. H. many years, I, myself, was attempt progress they have made justification for Bach's works? — Sicily nor the Warner For during the second part of the trip. Every the In no case can I see any authority think of his affliction. Neither clearly the formation of coat you are sure their parents they cost. They are good for similar case which showed followed by immediate time, and that fort ways you have suggested, change for the better. When at wearing it in the hotel was how learns to practice for the other the interpretations you Riviera produced any arm due to pressure on important friends will be pleased to know pupil because he thus A. 1. All of to con- paralysis of the compelled to hang the right sleeve and the first one. Vienna, Freud advised him— made pain, and he was even though his piece perfectly— especially can be found in various editions, Walter returned to pianist, thirty-eight years of age, had much they have improved until he can play mention objected Walter Try nerves. A shoulder. in following “But I can’t move my arm,” to Italy. He had over his artists. Say all this learns to control himself so that can not go far wrong duct. automobile trip from Germany any- they are not as yet and he so you what if 1 should an that time on the pianist could not wear well in preferences any rate,” suggested Freud. “And a great strain on From informal way. Smile at your he becomes able to play it as Is the Private Teacher to Be any one of them. My own it at driven his own car, and it had been pressure on the plexus in a simple, inquired the patient. “You wont have thing which put the slightest speak, expect in private. But recitals C-Minor Fugue to play have to stop?” hands to hold the car to the winding, audience when you rise to public as he does by the State Board ? would be in the did a little his arms and his various garments had to be cut out Certified ei replied the professor. So Walter passes of the brachialis. All at you, say what you the teacher too, not merely notes legato and the 8h® to stop,” of the steep mountain them to smile back are good for the sixteenth his left, and narrow roads They had to be made to meas- the an“ ™ with his right arm, then with pain in his at the sensitive spot. or apolo- because they get non-legato ; conducting of his trip he felt some to say without simpering as advertising, but believe that before long a State notes portamento, or when, Alps. The first day under the right armpit, or if have Q. I his head. There were times condi- ure, with ample space the first num- interested in the progress will be required of would phrase the occasionally with he believed to be a rheumatic gizing, and then announce parents more Board examination the G-Minor Fugue I other periods right hand which they had to be adapted by a tailor and I forgot his arm. At night bought ready-made, of the audience has children. They also insure private teachers here in Texas, lost in the music, he the arm and hand warm during the ber. If each member made by their first measure thus: experimenting, tion. He kept personal needs. The slightest attempt to wear a program lessons—and should like your opinion as to what things results were discouraging. While another day to his printed or mimeographed more regular attendance at the and felt better the next morning. During wide brought a might be required in such an examination. his conducting technique to shirt or coat which was not sufficiently tell them to that? endeavored to adapt At the same time he is a fine thing) , teacher would object about eight years he driving the pain grew worse. (which I think what I have studied music impairing the mu- of of the pain; and an ominous numbness play in piano weakness of his arm, without his right hand m a recurrence the rest of the pupils will and am taking harmony as well as > the was aware that he could not move of the hand that O l±J of much effort and con- the right arm and the lateral part time. I also plan to include thus, by dint though it of indicated on this program. at the present sical effect; and ordinary way; it felt tired, almost as the order some day. Do finally succeeded the beginning paralysis. Other kinds of treat- rise theory and composition interpreta- fidence, by learning and forgetting, he the pain was nearly warned of a After the final number, you might Notes and Pronunciation examination Since we have no authentic were paralyzed. The next morning Page 120) Grace you believe that a State profession. r beneficial. ( Continued on more, himself, these finding his way back to his his right arm and ment w as scarcely smile at your audience once Measure 55 from likely to include the playing of tive markings by Bach in but he could hardly move again, Q. 1. The following is would be painful ailment— gone, play- such composers personal opin- Bruno Walter’s description of this say that the students have enjoyed The Lark by Glinka-Balakirev: certain compositions by matters are quite largely Haydn, and so on? I to those in the audience as Bach, Mozart, a great problem ing and you hope ques- ions. This presents hope you will be able to answer my s u listening. Thank them for advice to any have enjoyed tion, as I wish to be prepared for the every performer. My they will editions coming and tell them you hope eventuality both for myself and for some dent would be to study various time. Do not of more advanced students. and all come again the next my of each composition he is playing, have —Mrs. H. E. A. o apologize, even though there may listen carefully to the performances disasters. Smile recording been one or more minor A. I am not closely enough in touch various artists, on phonograph leave the room. again, bow slightly, and with musical matters in Texas to give as well as in actual performances. question about hav- Bach s In answer to your you an intelligent answer, but if I my- just one suggestion. Are the three grace notes in the bass I might add I think it a gracious the liarP ing the pupils bow, played before the right hand or on the self had to prepare an examination for compositions were written for well. As each one notes in the right both gesture if it is done first beat with the first the private teacher I should include at and on them sichord or clavichord, the piano a mo- hand? It is rather hard to play over comes out, he stands by least the four following items: (1) a the tone holds smoothly enough and then jump to the these Instruments looks at the audience, smiles and sound is ment, if they are played before the complete statement of the candidate’s result that the does whole notes, bit, with the head, then sits down and been trying them both is on nods his first beat. I have study in the field of music; (2) a writ- never as clean and crisp as it he has finished he rises, but am undecided which is the right his best. When ways ten examination in music theory, this modem piano. Therefore, in P*8^ audience, and—in response way. turns to the is including both harmony the stacc 2. Will you please tell me how Hanon and the so-called Bach, one should not make (started perhaps their hand-clapping heard it called Hanon of mo to pronounced? I have “elements of music;” (3) a written ex- as short as ifc does in the works he stands a mo- I have al- fellow-pupils) , Hanon and Hannen. by his as well as amination in music history; (4) an actual other composers of a later period. you,” a, and ment, smiles, inwardly says “Thank ways pronounced it with a short editions musical performance (playing or sing- 2. Of the various popular inclines his head the O like short u. As I use these studies a while he outwardly do thi > great deal, I would like to know the cor- ing) before some qualified musician. Bach, Czemy is widely used. I or bows—or (if “he” is a girl) slightly rect pronunciation of the composer’s name. There are of course many other dependa of items however, that he is not too curtsies in case you prefer that form —Mrs. H. M. n that might well be included, such as an authority. There are numerous then leaves the stage—unhur- b0W and counterpoint, analysis of marks A. 1. In music of this period and style form, various errors, as well as questionable All this is excellent social train- riedly. grace notes before types of ear training, teaching Many m and poise in it is customary to play methods, interpretations in his work. ing, and it makes for grace should do so here, and play knowledge of teaching materials, ac- Mugellini will not take to it as the beat. I cians therefore prefer the , the individual. Boys aut 0 the whole notes of the left hand with quaintance with certain specified com- tion for accuracy and girls, but even boys need some both note readily as positions, Mug you put the first beat of the right hand. You and so on; but since it is prob- tative interpretative markings. training along these lines, and if should have no trouble playing the grace ably not feasible to require a really com- lini studied the Bach them in a friendly way they will has obviously it to will observe prehensive made BRUNO WALTER notes smoothly if you that examination, I myself would sellschaft thoroughly, and has IGNACE JAN PADEREWSKI cooperate. OSSIP GABRILOWITSCH only is this measure marked Poco select the four items that I have style. represent lots of hard work, not listed fine approach to the Bach 85 Recitals that the preceding as being and ef- meno mosso, but indispensable. (.Continued, on Page 132) but they are worth all the time FEBRUARY, 1949 "MUSIC STUDY EXALTS LIFE’ 84 ^

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2^lcLin&ovt Secret of Suzanne La £chvarcl Of the operas above listed, “The comic, and they and “Maid as Mistress” are decidedly very delightful evenings melody. may be combined to make a it is better to fake a new by America takes its tion cannot be made, saw the latter very well done HE so-called little theater in Verdi, excepting Otel- entertainment. (I Probably of all operas, those of Music’s Opera De- that the plays presented are students of the Eastman School of name from the fact “Falstaff,” can be given by amateurs. small auditorium. lo,” “Aida,” and years ago.) “The Secret of offered on a small stage in a easiest to produce partment a couple of Traviata” is unquestionably the Ti e T clubs, or call “La used with “Don Pasquale, organizations, be These little theater groups, Light opera, of course, can be Suzanne” can also popularity as regards stage sets. “Madame Butterfly to you will, have attained a m Sullivan Elixir of Love,” “Martha," or them what done by amateurs, though the Gilbert and them as a whole the flatter- longer evening of music. America that has won for been overworked. “The Chimes of Nor- make a much Movement.” Thousands of scores have operas named may e ing name of “Little Theater overworked, too, but I do recall an Out-of-door scenes in the without training mandy” has been colored lights, to act, and most of them, high done effectively with cyclorama curtains, people love unusually satisfactory performance of this by a immediate director, act badly. furniture, and portable foun- other than that of the the little girl who sang potted plants, garden usually, school glee club, in which Modernistic to sing, and manage, rented from florists. Thousands more love was remarkably good. tains which may be Observing these two facts, Serpolette green cyclorama cur- obtain a little instruction. for opera is white wooden furniture, against to Stage setting is a major consideration, emphatically that there is a place foi garden scene, one can say great operatic scenes cannot be staged tains will produce a satisfactory and for the mo- pageant. Many Page the little theater movement; cyclorama be (.Continued on opera in by amateurs. Others, however, can be done most satis- two-colored ment call this place amateur opera. play without mu- Opera is more attractive than is a to a spectacle. Having sic. It adds the lure of music produce than is this lure, opera can be more fun to fact mentioned the spoken drama. To this, add the more train- above, that most amateur singers have had Therefore, with discre- ing than have amateur actors. there is less tion in the choice of opera to be presented, there is of badly possibility of murdering the show than and instru- mutilating a spoken play. With singers there is mentalists of slightly above ordinary ability production of greater possibility of having a successful “Hamlet, Puccini’s “La Boheme” than there is of higher although the latter may have actors of far ability. ,,,,, theatei. In choosing an opera for amateur or little the ability production the first consideration should be seems to consider of the artists. Every amateur actor amateur himself a Booth or a Helena Modjeska; but themselves as singers seem less likely to think of Carusos or Nordicas. should The director and conductor in amateur opera enough be the same person, and he or she should know arrange- about transposition and composition to make arrange- ments of the music to be performed. These ments must bring the music within the performing guidance. It capabilities of the musicians under his pas- may even be necessary for him to compose whole does not lend sages, when the original composition THE PERENNIAL GILBERT AND SULLIVAN simplification. After all, it isn’t This charming composite ' itself to the needed picture oi the leading characters in the Gilbert equal to Liszt’s Sullivan operas everyone who can make a transcription and was sent to the Editor of ETUDE as a Christmas card in transcrip- color by the former Manager /“- “Rigoletto Transcription” and if the needed of the D’Ovl-- etude 86 r

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Continued from Page 78) today FAWNS AT PLAY ( Conductors of national meeting for the year Regional Organiza- A second BALDWIN of of the MTNA to CHOOSE BENJAMIN FREDERICK PreS ^nder Article V will take the activities RUNGEE SSished Francisco. This is a venture to the of their office, be- San Grade 2i. reason exceeding anything the MTNA shall, 5 ‘ the Executive west, far 2 of In 1896 a meeting presidential has ever undertaken. Tempo di Yalse (d=60) during their Lin- Committee held in Denver and in 1933 in 5 4 was 2 1 2 1 e Nebraska. We look forward to many term further to rec- coln, ' wishes Plans >mmmee friendships from this meeting. ART Thl by the Executive new nd adoption beyond the discussion stage. Miss °mm aims, rules, are far t of the following former President, and C0mmHtee those m- Caroline Irons, as guides to all President of the H orocedu°es Mrs. Margaret O’Leary, and P organizations. . vAtrinnal Music Teachers Association V places for California regional meetings, officers to de- i Time of rep- are working with MTNA \ 4 T and areas to be Headquar- v, mpptires meeting. by the velop an outstanding be decided Palace Hotel; dates Rented may ters will be at the in consultation organization 1949. regional approval of are August 17-21, & subject to the Business Meetmg m S and At the Annual Committee. elected Fleet- the Executive Chicago, MTNA members In «- Milwaukee,. presidents A. Diefenthaeler of 2.s£« to propu&e wood cVici 11 be asked Hodgson of Athens, Organiza- Wisconsin; Hugh for Regional Reese of New York boundaries are Georgia, and Gustave these boundaries on the Executive tions. When City to three-year terms established and ap- the Ex- temporarily At its final meeting regional of- Committee. election of elected the following proved. an ecutive Committee held under MTNA shall be the coming year; ficers members in the officers for auspices, all MTNA President participating. Indiana area . , Wilfred C. Bain, Bloomington, shall be president, Officers elected Vice-President 3 treasurer - Mich. vice-president, secretary, Roy Underwood, East Lansing, when duly elected, to 4 These officers, Secretary presidents from Tallahassee, Florida Tether with state Karl Kuersteiner, constitute the Re- the region, will Treasurer Committee. Pa. gional Executive Oscar Demmler, Pittsburgh, Editor 5. Th, Pittsburgh Pa. Theodore M. Finney, and National meetings came to a Tetweei region^ As the Chicago Committees after regional were not only with Executive close filled as they organizations are completed. STactlon which this committee further recom- papers and This special but with important w constitutional changes — l^That if these >'“*™ScE'S'Nr— ' and pro- more aware made, and these aims became more and are ai^officeis presi- such state orga to the retiring cedures adopted, •n? the debt we owe represented at this Kendall. In the very izations as are denfDr Raymond in the war his iea convention be notified times following State and difficult through the Council of Local Association Presidents. for funds o 2. That a search be made Alessandro, Beecham, its mi ia Monteux, project in ^ support this | st&gcs u Fiedler, and thinning early Bernstein, Busch, authorized to begin „„,i 0rtnke the 3. That a budget be his Sncisco meeting, and many San . . . these, the project. planning qual- Johnson, Schwieger submitted, other personal Goldovsky, Respectfully these andjnany CROWDER all administration high the Baldwin JOHN gi conductors prefer ities have the world renowned Roy Underwood history of other Finney < Association. Theodore M. Teachers ISffitional which make Baldwin Music for the same qualities Adopted, December 31, 1948 pianists, composers, of today s great the choice of so many and music organizations. Hoots instrumentalists, .singers in the Grass Music a Hobby opinion of these experts be Let the considered from Page 76) use. ( Continued piano for your own your guide in selecting a

but today. in the week, to make them. your Baldwin dealer may have every night do to us trying See for truly, do not make any engagements “Yours „ bana Monroe, Promoter. on Thursday nights, for that’s my “D. C. have never night’ and she said, ‘I com- over him. „„ nrnbablv a thousand such a change as has come There are P Hunts- , population of improved as well as his withb thehe P P health has munities Hah! there have taken °n Qwns? ness, and he seems to viHe, Aiabama.jLttln that I don ^ ^ best citi life, and I am so pleased, some and are ns of America, JHatiuotn want him to miss a meeting.’ the littleittow living m town has life; he simply in toekittle “He didn’t take on new what is done e shaping COMPANY, CINCINNATI, OHIO life that had do with BALDWIN PIANO revived his natural far more to ^ THE this goe than wha ^ ^ suppressed years, and civilization ORGANS so many ican onroe has PIANOS • BALDWIN ELECTRONIC hide ^ • HAMILTON & HOWARD to one should not mbance^t^ BALDWIN • ACROSON/C show that our great pregent in his put it to ^ talent under a bushel’ but practical, This is power of music in for the benefit of mankind. ovm way the Hobby Club. Al- 111 aim of our Brass Band daily life- 1 ' 6 ways, we hope that our 'sounds wall S

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e Mobile” until the music of "La Donna because he the dress rehearsal Not Go In For and Choir Questions Why wb,s« brougb Organ I- be«n >. be 20 jf A Copy Amateur Opera? NEW EASY SOLOS PHILLIPS ( Continued from Page 86) Important lg FREDERICK FIRST ROUNDS Social Side FIRST GRADE amateur opera, INSTRUMENTS Brevity is a virtue in FOR ALL 3752 Baking Cookies G Hopkins used yellow for the bottom fifth and delightful social life — for it permits the 3750 Bamboo Grove Am Giovanni AND AIL COMBINATIONS OF a seashore the sure their advice will be beneficial. FOR ANY blue for the upper four-fifths, springs up around 3805 Come Out Kids G Kraft pipe organ, pneumatic that invariably a I am playing a WIND AND STRING INSTRUMENTS palms, Happy and Gay C Hopkins old, and now a potted to make 3803 • years can be effected. Add a few It is all very well fnrtv-ii'VC little theater. Hop Hopkins aCtl badly SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS. Feldman set for 3801 Hippity G repair bills. Although Compiled & edited by Harry A. and a very good impressionistic audience gets its moneys T„nt so“^eT of Manuals and Pedal: sure that the 3804 Ice Cream Man, The C Hopkins C will not be able to Two “Manon” or the congregation Diapason 8' the last scene of either but too much It's Raining Am Foldes neZded new GREAT—Open For Beginning Instrumental Classes worth of entertainment; 3867 in a contemplated Tag Foldes in nr organ Melodia 8' “Manon Lescaut” is achieved. and boredom 3870 Let's Play C years, and the pres- (Grades 1-2) easily become a bore, at least ten 8' can 3868 Little Boats on hiiUding for entxrely Dulciana are other operas definitely un- theater old to warrant an There the chances of the little the Pond C Foldes building is too Principal 4' 20 unison rounds in the set—some very will ruin et suited for amateur production, either be- following is a list 3753 Littl Ducky Am Hopkins r Harmonic 4' less well known, some for a second opera. The ne purchasing a Flute familiar, some Beethoven- tuner has suggested 8' of their mechanical or musical dif- length 3822 Minuet in G An°organ Add— For drill! Transposition! cause best suited, from a and connecting to entirely original. of operas Hopkins elect ric action console, Clarabella 8' ficulties. These are listed here, so that nei stand. When the Rhythm! Solo! Ensemble! Skill! for amateur production: 3800 Mystery Story, A A Hopkins pipes as they now 8' standpoint, fthe present pres- SWELL—Violin Diapason not waste his time for a Trip F James new console and the impresario may Traviata,” “Martha,” “Don Carlos,” 3850 Off n church is built the Stopped Diapason 8' Published for the Following Instruments “La Open Road C James over their scores. In addition to 3809 On the 8' looking of Suzanne,” “At the Boar's Salicional keys F, Bb, G “The Secret 3869 Organ Grinder, The Am Foldes (4 rounds each in 5 —C, all of the Wagner and Meyerbeer operas, Aeolian 8' “The Juggler of Notre Dame,” 3755 Parachutist, The F Steiner and Eb Major)—20f‘ a copy. Head,” Bourdon 16' these are; Mistress,” “The 3756 Ping. Pong F Steiner Bb , Eb Alto Sax- “Fra Diavolo,” “Maid as Flute d’Amour 4' Flute, Oboe, ” 3751 Pirate Bold, A Am Giovanni SEi planning the new “Aida,” “Tosca “Germania,” “,” “Gianni will necessitate 8' , , of Normandy,” and for Annie Lou, F Hopkins I see it Add—Oboe ophone, Bb Chimes 3802 Song A years ahead of time “,” “La Gioconda,” “Otello,” “Ern- Stanton organ actually ten Violina 4' Trumpet or Cornet, in Eb, Horn Schicchi.” 3808 Strutting C of. SWLLL, n„r present organ consists Flautina 2' Baritone (), ani,” “Pagliacci,” “Falstaff,” “William 3866 Taking a Walk C Foldes Diapa- in F, , the standpoint of too great Salicional, Stopped 8' And from 3807 Yo Yo c James Tremolo Aeolian, Rohrflute Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass. Tell,” “The Love of Three Kings,” “Caval- Violin Diapason Bourdon . length, avoid: “William Tell,” “Parsifal,” nute d’AmoiL Clarinet 8' leria Rusticana,” “Lucia di Lammermoor,” Z For Private or Class Instruction “Aida,” “Die Walkiire,” “Gotterdam- SECOND GRADE TRANSCRIPTIONS Great Open PEDAL—Bourdon 16' “Mefistofele,” “Damnation of Faust,” «T ^M^od^tAZZ “Otello,” and “Don PEDAL-Bour- Add: A new and exciting idea for beginners merung,” “Carmen,” A. 16' “Iris,” “Lakme,” “Sadko,” “Boris Godou- 3825 American Patrol C Meadiam-Ashley ^ZasTt^Zeipal Diapason piano ensemble 16' — Giovanni.” 3824 Boys and the Rose, The G-2 Schubert-Kraft 6 Lieblich Bourdon noff,” and “Romeo et Juliette.” „ would be advisable 3762 Impromptu Opus 142 No. 3 %e LveTeTtoUit con Flute 8' PIANO of Handel’s couplers when the new FIRST ROUNDS FOR Many of Haydn’s and many C-2 Schubert-Rolfe in add additional Small Three Manuals and Pedal uld greatly increase Burrows little theater Concerning Languages 3829 Lady Bug, The F2 Schuman-Kraft install whichf wo 8' By Raymond operas may be revived by sole8 * your sugges- GREAT: Diapason obtainable, what are 4' Nos. 3896—2 Players; 3897—3 & 4 Players groups, and a lot of fun may be had by Fundamentally, an opera should be Teachers say our new graded and classified cata- the effects Octove selection of 8' logue is an invaluable aid in the ti0 S for Melodia so doing. One advantage of them which language in which it was list of specifications 8' Send for complete Century Instrumental sung in the for your copy today. It is Free. A llo Please give a material. Send and also for SWELL: Salicional in which sample pages of the eliminates competition is the fact that so-called na- three manual organ , 8' Catalogue originally written, and its ihph smallest manual, and Voix Celeste balanced adequate two 8' rounds are included. they are not being sung by the major tionality is that tongue; thus, “Carmen” J^ you Dulciana of each. Why do 4' Little theater the° approximate Z* Flute d’Amour opera companies today. is a French opera and “Girl of the Golden manual rather than recommend a larger two Oboe 8' whose motives are altruistic will groups West” is an Italian opera, although Bizet, a re Bourdon 16' ZlsTdeZg it be rendering a real service to music as a who wrote the former was a Frenchman, %Z Ve thr^u!r^e, CHOIR: Gemshorn 8' 8' whole by digging up these almost for- and Puccini, who wrote the latter, was an Waldflote opens the and'the'chureh “mJmber&ip^about 4' Your Hammond Organ ** toton* Violina fingers press the keys of your 0 . OirtilionhK gotten operas. In staging them, however, < Your Italian. “Carmen” is laid in Spain and 2' world of music for &** Flautina your cares are door to a new the settings im- Hammond Organ and it will be wise to keep “Girl of the Golden West” is set in Cali- r== Bourdon 16' musician and 2 third, PEDAL: both the accomplished Krar;I Presume the 16' music. realistic. Plays lost in the pressionistic rather than fornia. It is not too difficult to imagine console is purchased Lieblich Bourdon And you for e ™er the average piano player. Midsummer Night’s manual would be a "dummy Flute 8' of the #C with music, as “A a crowd of Spaniards singing in the 47 WtST 63rd ST. blank ftablets to You hear the bright notes Organ. years, and plenty of can easily own the Hammond WtST 63rd ST. with all of the Mendelssohn in- k vening in a 47 Dream,” streets, but it is a little startling to find a the new pipes are added. requirements brasses. The woodwinds laugh than you think. be marked when What are the membership It’s far less expensive i cidental music, have value, though they NtVJ \OUK23,NN. us the names f Q. —I- A. the swell gang of American miners singing at the Would you care to give Guild of Organists? whisper.There’s a surge like NtW VORK23,NN . in the American . —K- E. higher as substitute for organ manufacturers sings Priced no cannot be looked upon a tops of their voices while attempting to some leading Head- of a great vocal chorus. A flute you will write to the National than most fine pianos! little theater group did A If opera. One stage a lynching party, which is the main building 1708 International softly through silver lips. tttytttttttttvttttttvtttttt Since you are planning a new quarters of the Guild, Room for Husbands,” with incidental A 630 Fifth Avenue, Organ is priced no “School event in the last act of “Girl of the Gold- future, it wou1 e™®' Rockefeller Center The Hammond in the fairly near Building. is the voice of the Hammond lot of pleasure. of ^thef presentt they will give you full in- This pianos. Just Learn fo sii music, and in this gave a enlarging York 20, N. Y. higher than most fine en West.” “The Pearl Fishers,” “Lakme,” wise to do much New officers ryith a depth of ex- HIGH understand the also if you ask them, the Organ, speaking time, but we formation, and outlet and The extent to which the cast will whis- “Thai's,” “Romeo et Juliette,” “Faust,” organ until that plug it into an electric part of the work must chapter. pression and a wealth of color no action is such that this of your local Organ never tle, hum, or sing the melodies is a good “The Juggler of Notre Dame,” and “The rather a r0 play. The Hammond We PP Jje . can give you. TONES be done immediately. , other instrument to it measuring stick of the amount of fun of a new ** church pianist and am trying needs tuning and you can move Tales of Hofmann” are French operas suggestion I am a organ tuner's Q to care o and also help out- vol- This thrilling voice can be yours wlfh confidence they are having; and the extent to which but the only one of them with a French action console, built to take improve my playing, wherever you like. present pipes there any books that would your moods, to audience will do this after a show is needs, but connected to the unteer choir. Are control, to match to and ease an setting is “The Juggler of Notre Dame.” , is the one or two stops now, My immediate problem PjW' to Mail coupon for more information the success of possibly you could add help me? inspire you to play. It isn t hard Once you learn the why and a good way to determine As for Italian opera, “I Puritani,” with a from the expense Should the pedal be releaseWat ?o get some tonal benefit ino of hymns. Organ. at how of high tones, you acquire piece. amateur musician is far I Does every comma learn to play the Hammond See and hear the Hammond Organ the The setting entirely in England, “Lucia di incurred in the new console set up. the end Of each phrase? the confidence needed to add decide ° phrase? Sometimes the yourself. Then You from problem to end of a fact . . dealer’s. Play it more apt to whistle All for serious . the In your Tones and richness and quality to your Lammermoor,” whose action is in Scot- not be a very indicate “High years hence, in the same hymn ca 1 voice. Dr. Freemantel, interna- "than is to whistle a bit specifications for use ten different stanzas the piano, you’ll understand why it is theworld’s “Princess Pat” he land, “Aida,” with scenes in changes discuss the mat- If you can play How to Sing Them" tionally famous voice teacher, ancient few fundamental phrasing. Could you Kings;” and the years bring very different quickly learn to play the widely-used complete organ, gives you all the correct, rules from “The Love of Three Egypt, were all written difficulty wi the church P»antsL you can most by in Italian, though in tonal design. Your main ter of phrasing for for mastering high tones in his members of the audience will go out in the future, ^ Hammond Organ! proved by performance in thousands Frederic Donizetti, whose whole life was spent to anticipate financial conditions practical book "HIGH TONES well to plan humming The Drinking Song from “La suggest that it would be helping the read simple piano music, you of homes and churches for many AND HOW TO SING THEM." in Italy, was of Scotch ancestry. PIANO BREAKS and we all, the matter of If you Freemantel The A. First of It's a find for every singer will try Our Bulletin enables you rather conservatively. very excellent easily learn to play the of the dealer Traviata” more often than they American system of teaching Monthly Break volunteer choir. There is a can quickly and years. For name follow. Order your copy a foreign songs on suggested specinca- Chorus clearly written and easy to “Salome.” With to build up and glamourize the We are sending you a Wodell entitled “Choir and more details about to reproduce music from , book by Organ. nearest you and for only $3. language grammatically rather the Hit Parade with clever breaks, novel manual instrumen every the Hammond today than con- tion for an enlarged two which will help you in these two ideas in mind, the tunefulness figures and tricky boogie effects. basis an a - Conducting,” Hammond Organ, mail the cou- FREEMANTEL VOICE INSTITUTE versationally may give our high school using your present organ as a When you do, you’ll find your favor- the Send 20 cents for latest copy or $2 for a desirability. Also Ph 0 Dept. E-2, Steinway Hall, 113 West 57th St. of a score should be considered in choos- ing others in the order of playing, pa^ularly beauty. pon now. students a good knowledge of the gram- year. Mention if teacher. orga Now as ^proper hymn music taking on fresh, new New York 19, New York for a small three manual pedal *ould be ite ing an opera for the amateur group. To specifications matter of phrasing. The mar of the tongue they are studying, but THE AXEL CHRISTENSEN METHOD the 0 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA are included. , change of ha™ judge this, examine the so-called “Piano .to released between every it does not give them the best P- O. Box 185, Wheaton, III. preferring a two manual such a chaI"J’g® pronuncia- Our reason for the pedal over ? many different expense, as to continue Selections” and see how tion or enunciation three is largely a matter of harmonies sounding of the words they are the would result in different MUSIC READINESS PROGRAM melodies are brought together. The fol- the average church auditorium, it is P°SS1 discords. Next, keep in seeking to speak. This will have a re- PIANO TUNING PAYS wit at once—thus creating Mus.M. sufficient volume and tonal variety should he By Sister M. Xaverla, O.S.F., lowing is a brief, comparative table of to get that hymn playing flection in the amateur production Learn this Independent Profession conveniently controlled mind accomplished Organ of the number of pipes can be Hammond tunefulness: choonv. and this MUSIC READINESS PROGRAM opera which reflection can best and pedal, and a third manu use of the pedal The be over- AT HOME by two manuals ver^ cSul and studied MOST GLORIOUS VOICE Traviata” is more tuneful than a larger organ is re- by a shovdd be ob- MUSIC'S transforms the task of early music “La come by using a translation of the opera. is justified only where fingering. Commas "choir manual anc? legato lonow urn teaching into pleasure for the teacher, “Otello;” “Rigoletto” is more tuneful of quired. To a certain extent a reason—that is, Some the operas have very good trans- more flexi- served within child will enable the organist a little and affords happiness fo the than “Falstaff;” “II Trovatore” is more lations; others, special when translated into of solo stops and skills neces- bility in the use while he is acquiring the tuneful than “Alda;” “La Boheme” is warrant the English, become unintentionally effects, but hardly enough to though as you suggest, *e sary for playing and reading music. humor- three “phrasfpoint, more tuneful than “Tosca;” “Madame ous. added expense. The argument that a thing” loses some Butterfly- is more tuneful than “Turan- manual organ is the “coming Music Picture Book 75 At the beginning of this article three My it was of its when you realize that you were an weight , as though “Princess Pat" is more tuneful „ Read the words My Music Color Book 75 dot;” pointed out that the little been in use for many, theater has a Our patented TONOMETER with BEAT manual organs have My Music Letter Book 75 than “Natoma;” “Sweethearts” is more place for large organs have opera. Before the war this place GAUGE is a scientific teaching-tuninK many years, and many Music Note Book 75 and four five manuals. My tuneful than “The Serenade;” “Martha” was being filled in many European instrument that simplifies learning and even coun- assures accuracy with or without knowl- are sending the names of organ manu- Music and Guide Book 1.00 is the most tuneful of Flotow’s operas; tries We , but it is not being tools done here to any edge of music. Action Model and facturers, all of whom have national reputa- and “Lucia di Lammermoor” is more great extent. furnished. Diploma granted. Great of Postage extra The ideas expressed above tions, and we suggest the advisability se- book which wiU shortage of tuners this a PROF- their mmwmTno^r mtle makes tuneful than “Lucrezia Borgia.” are passed on, that lecting two or three of these and having all who seek to pro- ITABLE and UNCROWDED field. representatives go into the matter with your Published by THE SERAPHIC PRESS There’s a story that when “Rigoletto” duce opera on the little PIONEER SCHOOL—50th YEAR. G.I. theater scale committee. They have the technical facilities *we ^suggest Blvd., Wis. APPROVED. Write for free booklet. in hymn 1501 So. Layton Milwaukee 4, was being rehearsed for its premiere, may have some sort of meet elaborations P X, A Schuler.qr huler guide post from for knowing just about what would best Piano Playing, by Verdi refused to give the leading tenor Xl niles bryant school feel "Evangelistic which to begin. your individual requirements, and we . Bryant Bldg., Washington 16, D. C. 11 112 etude FEBRUARY, 1949 —

local contacted the organist, Lense Mol- We Look at the Guest ler, who confirmed his opinion. It was music in tabulatur writing D.B.H. (Diderik Conductor signed Buxtehude, Hel- VinLis Questions | singor). This did not mean that AGREE PIANO Page 80) the EXPERT MUSICIANS ( Continued from pieces were written in I Helsingborg, f aid to or Franz Electric Metronome is an invaluable often that a Pfh!advanadvicee effective Buxtehude signed his name that g represents the most notable has been felt. Essential and and rhythm control; that the Franz after he had left apportunity for way that city. Lense construction since 1816; that it oners you STUDY intermissions give an HAROLD BERKLEY 1 in Metronome Moller got in touch with the Danish iwerJ L) and the flick of a Po^er. MIS rapid adaptation of the original plan. or- _J„ TEMPO-at the snap of a switch 8 PERFECT click the state ganist, Emilius Bangert, whom he knew unvarying tempo, with a clear resonant He will decide, after learning You get accurate, with1 was capable of deciphering the i per minute. You can change tempo alertness, and group tabulatur. any desired heat from 40 to 208 of preparation, publishers of the and you can BOOKS find was a very am sure, purchase it from the Franz Electric Metronome is beating, The important while the personality, how to divide the re- one! Maker pupils you S one hand * Fine English magazine. With regard to the two In 1942, Wilhelm Hansen, , Benjamin Banks was one hard start or stop it instantly. period among drill, discussion, Colorado— it be that you are trying too hearsal V E B his mention, may f springs to copyrighted nineteen suites v - makers. Because of must be controlled by an efficient motor-no approach, and so forth. and six vari- TTnulish to teach them to vibrate. The vibrato DEPENDABLE-Timing is ART OF THE SUITE inspirational °f e beauty of his built to last a lifetime. ations (heretofore a“d the approached gently, almost tentatively, with the i tubes to hum out. It s foolproof, results from unknown ) by Bux- *t measuremStf wind — no edited by YELLA PESSL 8. He will expect maximum they become obsessed A.C. circuit. Guaranteed in writing tehude. majority of students. If Operates on any 110 volt 60 cycle, will not look for pre- likely to i 8 Suites of donees for piano or harpsichord a group. He with the importance of it they are Pianists and teachers 6 ValU6d for 5 years. by masters discovered shortcomings of should have this ^ self-conscious about it, and then prog- of the 1 7th and 18th centuries. viously meats, if to***™?*™' become $850.00. were you, I would | ON APPROVAL nor will he have book. It is a standard classic that should as high as ress will be very slow. If I TRY FOR 10 DAYS $ 2.00 other organizations, today you ignore it for a while—but whenever I not be overlooked. The music is in almost THE PIANIST'S DIGEST a negative mind-set. He will not su- tra- for either of the of perfect rhythm. Get a Viola by Guarnerius? have occasion to demonstrate Acquire the secret inferiority. ditional sixteenth or seventeenth cen- A vibrato you [ your compiled by MAURICE ARONSON perimpose J. P- Cordanus is the pupils, use the most expressive Franz Electric Metronome today — from MisMiss H s., Colorado— 9. that his words and tury style and these suites are beautiful the latter part of your command. i direct to us to take 250 excerpts from the great classical and He will remember Genoese maker of have at dealer or mail the coupon instruments contemporary actions will remain with the perform- pieces of music in the class and grades century. Not many of LIMITED 10 DAY TRIAL masterpieces. rM ehteenth § advantage of the "Inventions” by Bach. genuinely his. His name is Appraisal Would Tell $2.00 ers long after he has left. bearfr^Ws^abeLare shamelessly OFFER. that copyists have You should take your ESSENTIAL conductor. It would pay every serious music one of those R. L. B., Massachusetts— I FINGER This then is the guest stu- sale of the.r own inferior the leading deal- used to promote the violin for appraisal to one of EXERCISES Choose him wisely, prepare for him, as- dent to study a few of these, before in good condition. that it 1 at- work A genuine Cordanus, ers in Boston. At a guess, I should say tempting $1000 at the present Mitten- by DOHNANYI sist him in action, and build upon the the suites by Bach. Tould be worth around was made in or near Mittenwald. Many FRANZ MFC. CO., INC. Dept. ET of knowing wbftlmr in their violins, § effects The organ playing but I have no way walders put Gagliano labels Haven Connecticut Superb piano exercises good of his visit. And, if you are of Buxtehude is time, that I 53 Wallace St., New 11, now available, in a is genuine. (2) No one particular effort to fol- of not your violin though they made no § low-priced album. the guest conductor, carry your best to supposed to have been the mos* perfect genuine Guarnerius del the FRANZ ELECTRIC METRO- know of has ever seen a low the pattern. Send the new and brilliant of is that your viola $1.50 performer's, and leave the scene that time. Musicians Gesu viola; so the likelihood I NOME— one could say what plus shipping of your musical action a richer and more came from far away to hear his concerts bears a fictitious label. No Concerning Nicholas Aine I’ll pay $15.00 on delivery it a personal I EVOLUTION might be without giving trial I not de- OF PIANO MUSIC fertile one. in the St. Marie Church in Liibcck. ftTvame An answer to your let- charge. If after 10 days am examination. A. E., Jr., California— and detailed the office may return Metronome for refund by CURT SACHS Daniel Gregory Mason says that Haydn One day in 1705 a young unknown and ter about Nicholas Aine was sent to j lighted, I your second letter price. An authoritative compilation of led the of ETUDE some time before of the purchase piano music way into the terra incognita, and poor musician began a long journey to It’s a Fictitious Name g Mavbe received. I am sure you realize that many from its earliest inception through the 17th was did the rough work of clearing the hear the famous The only way that you is only master. His purse was Mrs H J- R-, Texas— letters come to my desk and that there i Name Century. ground, of your violins is t° sub- answer- but that it was Mozart who very light, and to get to Liibcck he had can ascertain the value a limited space in the magazine for the ELECTRIC (please print plainly) $1.00 reliable dealer for appraisal. X time must I turned the wilderness into a garden. to walk mit them to a ifig of them; consequently some two hundred miles. But his urge Wurliteer Co., 120 Address would suggest The Rudolph before the answer can appear in print. METRONOME A final word of commendation and ap- for knowledge was so strong & Frey, 119 elapse i that nothing West 42nd Street, or Shropshire preciation should York City. City Zone State be given to the regular could deter him. 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Cambodia, where he disturbed concentration. Music evolves it- times to Egypt, to revelations of self after long periods of reflection, of the first to see the was of third stage, if it had Angkor-Wat, and in fact, weighing the relative advantages Musical Life the musical ideas the palace of permanent In his “Chronicles of My the infinite adjustment of truth. His lessons brought a worth developing. Chadwick was a the results would justify travel. treatment, and Rimsky-Korsakoff records his irritation keen wherever Inc. the realization of artistic probity. a brand of avocation of staging out- detail from the standpoint of logic. For Music Publishers, Musical Boston in “Spanish Capriccio teacher, with Yankee humor also has an Associated at being told that his He summer On returning to Boston, my shortcom- was different from Whiting’s, pageants. such a purpose the collegiate orchestrated piece.” It which but door plays or orchestration were was a brilliantly vacation is admirably adapted. Gay Nineties ings in the field of equally efficient. He would detect fall of 1907 the Chicago Or- nothing of the sort, he declared, it infalli- In the palpable. Therefore to remedy these in was Smith to organize During the first quarter of the twen- orchestra. bly a poor choice of instrument to ex- chestra commissioned was “brilliantly composed for scarcely pride Page 71) some degree I studied with Chadwick at given musical idea, dance and pageant in aid tieth century composers had announces with ( Continued from difference in these press a or a failure an evening of Conservatory. It so There is a world of with unanimity to “absolute mu- the New England realize the most practical manner pension fund. Having previously turned statements! Chadwick’s class, in- to of of its happened that again Daniel Gregory two for plays sic;” a mild degree of descriptive tend- passed adapting a piano figure to orchestral style. provided a musical background years cluding Mason and myself, had use of the publication of sonority in obtaining a unified interpre- Mason was a fellow-pupil. In after was some years before Rimsky-Korsa- home in Dublin, New ency lent itself to a reasonable we were far from being It at Smith’s summer the dis- I could appreciate the high degree of the first stage, but orchestral color. But the symphony was tation. Whiting’s chief aim was koff had formulated the relative sonority I was asked to compose or- prepared for inventing music in terms Hampshire, closing of musical content, but he could common sense Chadwick showed as a pantomime, not the invariable outlet for construc- the entire win- of the orchestral groups, but Chadwick chestral music for a fantastic three stages in learn- of the orchestra. During form (Elgar’s not resist an incisive Yankee humor as a teacher. There are these facts his for this occa- tive skill; the variation transcription after trans- had made own through “Jack Frost in Midsummer” graphic illustration. “You are ing to orchestrate: first, acquiring a ter we made “Enigma” variations or d’lndy’s “Istar”) medium of his experience as a composer. He this time, to my knowledge, no Genturies cription. Chadwick never prescribed a gave sion. At The Jirst (Jour so absorbed in the next note to come that knowledge of the resources and limita- and more especially the suite, could in- task to look the proper foundation; if a pupil had American first-rate orchestra had made instruments; second, learning piece; it was the student’s musical you neglect the one you are playing.” Or, tions of the over pieces by in- dicate the scope of a composer’s Schubert’s Military Marches, anything to say, he was at least equipped. a practice of reading sacrifice speed to accuracy how to transcribe the musical material them up. his ability in treating them, “You could Lindon Smith, artist, composers. Thus it was my ideas and preludes from “The Well-Tempered Clavi- To Joseph I owe experienced Organ and be the gainer.” Whiting’s drastic offered by piano pieces into a spontaneous without the risk of damaging compari- Of zMusic Jfor restate- more than I can repay, and undoubtedly fortune to have the fine Chicago orchestral idiom; third, chord,” anything that admitted good of comments and his almost unattainable and effective in which son with the great symphonic works orchestral style, was more than he realizes. Smith has a spe- Orchestra as a sort of laboratory might indeed be temporarily bringing this technical accomplishment ment in terms of there was as yet no posi- standards reproduction of archeological experimental mu- the past. Since musical in- eagerly sought and submitted. By the cialty, dis- to test my somewhat depressing, but their aftermath was in- into contact with the pupil’s tive stigma attached to music “with a by John Klein for coveries which he has pursued many Smith’s scenario abounded musical vention. end of the term, the class was ready sic. However, spiriting as a revelation of basic could not poetic basis,” Stevenson’s “A Child’s Gar- in coloristic suggestion which orches- den of Verses” seemed to present a pic- fail to evoke some response as to turesque background of suggestion for or- Power Biggs effect. The chief persons of the with foreword by E. tral without involving the pantomime were a Moth, easily lending chestral pieces, complexities of symphonic forms. Follow- herself to dancing, and a Toad of suffi- crawl com- ing Tchaikovsky, “Stevensoniana” seemed cient proportions for Smith to this work an apt title for this small suite. It was the first time in one edition pletely inside his body. As a grotesque Tj^OR performed by Dr. Walter Damrosch comedian, Smith won merited success. first (who made a few telling hints as to or- chronological The orchestral rehearsals with the in- makes available a complete chestral procedure) with a sympathetic evitable repetitions of many passages to penetration of its entirely unpretentious of arrange the action constituted priceless survey from 1350 to 1750 of the progression contents. In the course of a few years lessons in orchestration. “Jack Frost” was these pieces were kindly received in vari- repeated in New York and Boston. At the to keyboard polyphony. ous musical centers, and even traveled as art music from vocal latter performance, Professor Walter R. far as Birmingham, England. That this Spalding, then head of the Harvard Mu- Stevensoniana suite was indeed an incon- sic Department, happened to be in the spicuous beginning was obvious when one composers audience, with the result that I ‘was Representative compositions of 71 considers the vast field of weighty or- asked to teach at Harvard during Spald- chestral literature, but for its composer ing’s leave of absence. Thus began my Dunstable to Bach, 71 chapters of ana- the “apprentice years” may be said to from connection with this university which have come to an end, save that for the University Extension Conservatory lasted for thirty-two years. 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imperative, of course, that he abstain golf. It was suffered a last- Look Out for Your Hands from playing several months, I„nace Jan Paderewski however, before all unpleasant his right hand and arm sensations ing neuritis in disappeared. had played on a piano the action WHERE SHALL I GO TO STUDY? after he {Continued from Page 85) string player watches believed was too hard for The over his of which he with the concern of continued to play, despite hands a virtuoso, his hand. He might,” says his doctors. Hot water, “And well he Howard Taub- the warning of Private Teachers (Western) Private Teachers (New York City) were of no avail. Diathermy and short wave apparatus, man. He knew of one fiddler who lost a massage, electricity compelled to renounce perfect massage, injection of nerve-stimulating year’s work because he injured a finger Paderewski was recorder that is the HAROLD HURLBUT EDWIN HUGHES four years—a fate AT LAST! 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Paderew- Holliday & Evelyn Herbert— ing the new clothing, pain and numbness pational ailments. Taubman says cor- weaker than any of New York & London and others of Stage and Radio. Tel. SChuyier 4-0261 slowly and gradually. rectly that one of the most serious stated, “No one, not even the best 2150 N. Beachwood Dr. Hollywood 28, Calif. MONTHLY SESSIONS IN WASHINGTON, D. C. disappeared very is ski exactly what Piano playing was possible without any neuritis in the arm, wrist, or fingers. This physicians, seemed to know 1 my fourth finger.” f V 'j&z&K DEL PURVES CHARLES LAGOURGUE STUDIOS pain, but even after many years, not the sometimes causes them months of idle- the trouble was with J VOICE PRODUCTION—SINGING pressure by any piece of cloth- ness. However, during the four years of com- Concert pianist — Teacher COMPLETE MUSICAL EDUCATION slightest abstinence from playing, his arm Purves-Smith Piano School. 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Demonstration correct action of vocal no * Doc. of nite muscular groups. muscle is sup- v, ; EVANGELINE LEHMAN; Mus. Each the young pi- TEACHER OF SINGING chords shown at Columbia Univ., Cornell Medical seemingly unexplained pains and nerve meant a catastrophe for A Clinic. Univ. of Vermont, Assoc. East- plied with a nerve which contains both Good- Music Teachers . cancel the Composer of "Sugar Cookie Soldiers", "The irritations ' of and arms of mu- anist, for he was forced to ern Speech Conference, Hunter College Physicians hands night Star —Pub. Theo. Presser. — motor and sensory fibers. The motor fibers " & Artists sicians find a simple, natural explanation brilliant engagement with Hans Richter Author of "Reflections on the Art of Singing transmit efferent or motor impulses from Pub. Theo Presser. Wednesday: Troups Music Studios, Lancaster, Pa. in this way. in London and nurse his arm for many Monthly Recitals No charge for Auditions the central nervous system (brain and For some twenty years I have been weeks. It is rare that normal technical Te!.: To. 5-8413 (FRANK) (ERNESTO) spinal cord) to each individual muscle Address: 167 Elmhurst Av. Detroit 3, Mich. aware of this possibility and I always practicing, even of many hours, ever pro- LA FORGE-BERUMEN STUDIOS fiber, the result of which is a motor re- was concerned when observing how tight duces a neuritis. Couldn’t it have been mi Voice—Piano sponse or contraction of the muscle. The EDNA GUNNAR PETERSON some tail-coats of orchestral conductors the young pianist had bought a new Among those who have studied with Mr. La Forge are: that ' sensory fibers convey to the central nerv- ii-A A Concert Pianist—Artist Teacher Marian Anderson, Lawrence Tibbett, Richard Crooks, are cut. Surely some of them had felt suit for his planned London concerto, 229 So. Harvard Blvd. Los Angeles, Calif. and Mme. Matzenauer. ous system afferent or sensory impulses unpleasant neuritic sensations in their and that it was too tight for him? Gabril- FE. 2597 1100 Park Ave., Corner 89th St., New York which originate within the muscle as a Tel. Atwater 9-7470 hands and arms, which were undoubtedly owitsch throughout his entire life never result of its contraction. The skin is in- Microphone Included THE SAMOILOFF caused by such unsuitable clothing—un- entirely recovered from this neuritic con- RICHARD McCLANAHAN nerved by sensory fibers which carry an on West Coast) BEL CANTO STUDIOS & OPERA ACADEMY suitable for their activity, which compels dition.' He tried all kinds of cures both ($192.50 Exponent TOBIAS impulse along the the cortex The only place where you can learn the original MATTHAY nerve to including several Private lessons, class lessons in Fundamentals them to raise their hands to about the in America and Europe, Samoiloff Bel Canto Method which developed such of the brain. outstanding voices as NELSON EDDY, BIANCA Summer-class, Southwest Harbor, Me. same height as, or even higher than when visits to Bad Gastein in Austria, but with SAROYA, DIMITRI ONOFRI and many others. Now 801 Steinway Bldg. New York City The nerves of the arm and the hand progress with the driving a car. little success. Finally, both Toscanini and Students can be helped to make phenomenally rapid under the direction of Zepha Samoiloff. originate from the brachial plexus. It is physician in tone fidelity, it captures Write for Catalog, 3150 West Sixth St., Los Angeles 5 Huberman recommended a this new recorder. Because of its superb a well known fact that care has to be aid of Phone FE 8294 No charge for Audition EDWARD E. TREUMANN obstinate types of neu- timbre, pitch, phrasing Numbness oi Violinist's Italy who cured reproduces the most delicate nuances of Concert Pianist—Artist-Teacher a Hand taken in the use of crutches and in and ritis. Gabrilowitsch went to Dr. Rinaldi, voice, instrument, band or orchestra. Sauer, and dynamics ... in the study of The Arthur Baecht Recommended by Emil Von Moritz Moszkowski Another case illustrates this point. A applying splints, so that undue pressure and Joseph Hofmann. who lived in a small town Le Fiazze, not foreign language training or public speaking, it violinist at a table, during a party in is not made on the armpit, lest crutch In speech correction, SCHOOL OF VIOLIN Studio, Carnegie Hall, Suite 837, 57th St. at 7th Ave. Florence, but the cure was a AT THESE far from LOOK inflection for study and improvement. As a fine insti u- "From the beginning to finished artistry" Tel. Columbus 5-4357 New York City New York, confessed to pain in his left palsy result. The brachial plexus comes records every his arm was no better. failure and the radio . . . from 75 South Orange Ave., South Orange, N. J. Summer Master Class—June 15 to August 15. arm and a numbness in his from the spinal for recording and reproducing music from hand which cord and in its further neuritic in- ment Tel S.O. 2-3084 When the exact site of a the Crestwood Recorder he had felt for about a week. He was course is divided into branches which records ... or from “live” performances, Public Recitals Orchestral Training MME. GIOVANNA VIOLA (HULL) jury has been discovered, prognosis is astonished when I asked him about his extend to the various parts of the fore- feATOUBS with full, rounded tonal perfection. excels Dramatic Soprano more hopeful. Theodore Leschetizky, the — coat, and DR. L. Teacher of Singing "Bej Canto" he admitted that he was wear- arm, hand, and fingertips. Some branches found for this recorder. In assembling FRANCIS YORK. famous pianist and still more famous Scores of other uses will be Advance Piano Interpretation and the Theory work Experienced European trained Artist ing an almost brand-new suit left to him frequently diseased are the ulnar nerve, Two-Channel Recording puts a full hour s re- economizes both money Coaching Opera, Concert and Radio teacher of leading pianists, during a fight libraries, MagicTape two-channel recording required fpr the degrees of Mus. Bach., and Mus. half-hour reel. Correct voice production, defective singing by a friend who had died recently. Ex- the radial nerve, and the median nerve. cording on the standard advantages. Compare Mas. Special Chopin interpretation. corrected with a comrade in Vienna was grievously and storage space. Study the many mechanical DETROIT CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC Beginners acceptea amination of the coat showed that it Dependent dis- was on which nerve branch is os A-B-C. Just three controls: (A) priced much higher. And mail the coupon Detroit, Phone: Trafalgar 7-8230 Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. wounded in the right arm. The treatment Simple this recorder with machines Mich. too tight for him and that the eased, Hecord-or-play. 608 West End Ave. , New York City armpit, we can draw a conclusion as to Forward-stop-rewind, (B) given him in Vienna resulted only in con- information . . . today! especially, thread. Tape for complete was cut too tight. After an what part of the brachial plexus in the (C) Tone-and-volume. Easy to Private Teachers (New York City) gestion of the muscles. Finally he went explanatory discussion, he abstained armpit has snarl up, kink or back-lash. CRYSTAL WATERS from been injured. consult the won’t wearing to Grafenberg in Silesia to Concert Singer the suit, and a few months later be used over HELEN ANDERSON — Teacher celebrated hydrotherapist, Vincenz Pries- Self erasing. Same tape may Voice Building, Breathing, the last races of the painful completely condition Toscanini and Paderewski over. Each new recording Concert Pianist Diction, Expression, Style. snitz, whose method of curing with cold and had vanished entirely, never recording . . • auto- course In to return. The "erases” previous Interesting —piano, harmony preparation for causes of neuritis are many and water was a sensation of that period. He Radio, Screen, Stage, All cases of nerve Many Successful Pupils lesions have a very include exposure matically. Concert, Opera. to cold and wet, infec- had to stay with Priessnitz for five 166 W. 72nd St.. N. Y. C. 4-8385 slow Tel. Sc recovery. tious unwanted sections Write for Circular diseases, chemicals and intoxica- months before he was cured. During his Eosy to Edit. Snip out 405 E. 54 St. New York City Sometimes neuritis is caused by con- of tape with tions, nutritional deficiencies, patholog- treatment Leschetizky with scissors and join ends Tel. Vo-5— 1362 ditions having nothing at Grafenberg, MARY BOXALL BOYD to do with mu- ical ordinary ceUulose tape. changes in the local blood vessels, had not been idle. Unable to use his right (Pupil of Leschetizky) sical activity. A pianist consulted his compression, and other trau- Continuously. Not necessary Pianist—Teacher—Coach—Program Building LEOPOLD WOLFSOHN mechanical arm, he had as a pastime composed a Records or Plays doctor because, after a long week "The resulls she can obtain are miraculous" of mata. It is most important every before removing reel. Fastest Pianist and teacher that in number of pieces for the left hand alone. to rewind Writes Leland Hall— Prof, of Music—Smith College strenuous practicing, he felt pain in minutes. his case . less than l'/z the cause he clearly recognized “Lucia di rewind time . . Address—Steinway Hall—Nola Studios Teacher of Aron Copland, Elie Siegmeister right hand, Among these, a fantasia on and a strange fatigue and for 1 13 W. 57th St., New York City, N. Y. only then will successful. through puhlic and many artists and teachers. treatment be Lammermoor” became very popular. Output jocks permit playing (Also 9 Chambers Terrace, Princeton, N. numbness in the third to fifth fingers. J.) Friedlinde fidelity radio ampli- Hotel Ansonia, B'way at St.. Wagner, granddaughter of It decidedly grave error system, high RECORDER CORPORATION Tel. 2079 J 73rd New York City He was would be a address CRESTWOOD extremely worried, having heard Richard Wagner, tells us of Maestro Tos- and con- auxiliary speakers. 218 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago 4, III. of similar cases an unfounded exaggeration to fier or that had turned out canini’s MARY BOXALL (Leschetizky) violent attack of neuritis in Bay- nect all such disorders of the nerves of Weighs only 2o Gentlemen: Please rush complete information about ths ROY CAMPBELL badly, such as that of . light weight, compact. PIANIST — TEACHER — COACH reuth in 1931. It was the anniversary of musicians’ arms and hands with tight microphone and extra Crestwood MagicTape Recorder. No obligation. Teacher of Successful Singers of He -saw the end of his career pounds, including PROGRAM BUILDING and awaited Siegfried 9%" high. Radio — Theatre — Pictures — Concert — Opera Wagner’s death and two me- clothes. In every instance an exact diag- Size: 18" x 12%'' x the verdict of the doctor in a state bor- reel. "STYLE-IZING" for Radio and the Theatre "The results she can obtain morial concerts were planned. Toscanini, nosis has to to dis- with dering close to be made, in order Ruggedly constructed, —Studio— a pupil are miraculous" a nervous breakdown. "who Handsome, Sturdy. Name- 607-8 had chosen the Faust Overture, was cover rich, light Carnegie Hall New York City Leland Hall However, ’-the origin of the neuritis or neu- case is finished in —Prof, of Piano—Smith College there was no connection be- scuff resistant Telephone Cl 5-9244 half mad with the pain of neuritis in ralgia and paresis of the beading. Comfortable STEINWAY HALL — NOLA STUDIOS tween the neuritis in the weakness or brown with gold the hand with his right 113 W. 57th St. New York City. N. Y. arm, and had been conducting muscles. But the knowledge that tight carrying handle. Address— overstrained or false technique. The by CECILE JAHIEL supporting the arm with his other clothes are able to produce such dis- young musician, on Sunday (the CONCERT-PIANIST— JACK EPSTEIN pre- hand until he finally right tressing COMPOSER vious day) had abandoned the conditions in musicians, is by -State- , played golf in the coun- City- 1st Prize of the Conservatory of Paris and used his left altogether. It is no ET-2 BARITONE ty f°r the first arm means common, and my remarks are Former pupil of Cortot and Ravel time that season. The Coaching Concerts Opera conjecture—conjecture only to assume intended both concert-pianists for recitals — — Teaching golf club had pressed hard — to draw the attention of Courses for piano teachers against the that and advanced pupils Music Studios Palm Beach, Fla. the Maestro was made invalid by patients to such possi- Private palm of his hand, resulting and physicians lessons Summer class Inquiries to in consecutive a tight 19 East 98 Street, coat or something like that—but bilities. the re- New York City, N. Y. 1401 Steinway Bldg., New York City pain and numbness. There is no doubt that Short wave treat- by no ment means an impossibility or even lationship is much more frequent than proved pleasant and helpful. It was improbability. is generally believed. 120 121 ETUDE FEBRUARY, 1949 ' — !

are admin- published music for Army bands. That has ever duce the tone of the brass band moping effort and often Salvation Army life. Some that this author aging them to further its work wisely experiences Army’s com- it has done and well i great faithfully. As the recordings are i’.us; he Quite often, istrative officers high in the s hear some of the hymn The Salvation Army to an adequate formal study. the careful student nad was to officers with an evident to of Army found in -this book under the general supervision of the Music when only a small amount of correction mand. Others are corps arrangements DL SIMPLICITY OF VIOLIN PLAYING band music. tune of the musical needs of Chicago Staff Band. To sic Editorial Department, the interiesqui- and editing is necessary, the department understanding ntaved by the by JUZEK In 2 Volumes. Band Salvation Army band music is toT head ROBERT file members of the organ- pub- as Martyn, Lascelles, tations are usually quite faithful will take this task upon itself. the rank and bear such tunes ARTISTS 81) with a lished in three divisions or journals. von the BOOK FOR TEACHERS, ADVANCED STUDENTS AND (Continued from Page ization. Still others are soldiers The others played by a superior composer’s original intentions. The A All band music deemed suitable for Hv frydot, and the sociological and most important of these is the Festival increasingly of this library for study purposes is estra. t'estimonials we are receiving creative effort publication by the Editorial Department deep knowledge of is to become Here are only a few of the many UNSOLICITED stimulating devices toward Journal. This journal Armv band implications inherent to all Series includes genuinely religious coming quite apparent to the Army leadons daily from musical institutions, heads of conservatories and other violinists: this author. One can is played for the Music Editorial Board psychological of the power of yet encountered by of major importance aware really a Monument and a composition. The Editorial Board band works and of artistic heights are ers, and it is expected that the release of “Your book, ‘The Simplicity of Violin Playing,’ is well imagine the profound effect it has by the International Staff Band. The music music when sublime than ordinary length. Its II as soon as it is published. authority concerning more use is will continue until there is a recordeaof Revelation! . . . I’ll want your Book composers, encour- board members come from every walk of is the court of final its interpretation. The wide upon budding young regulation reached in Boston, Mass. restricted by to music fes- book has in other depository of all of the great band littad acceptance that this many tivals, concerts, and other events of a erature published the Army. of ‘The S..of V. P.,’ lias helped me -wonderfully in overcoming my Salvation- Army musical circles by “Your book, solely musical nature. Overtures, than playing. Since my experience in studying the violin through suites, occasion for much head The other venture concerns the sum- difficulties of violin should be the yours, you can understand how much 1 value meditations, tone pictures, arranged tran- sponsored the Army ? the years has been very similar to soul searching activity on mer music camps by knowing shaking and your discovery. I am looking forward to receiving Book 11, scriptions from the standard orchestral the interest of better bands. As this the revelation of publishers who in . our American ( playing. Many thanks . . the part of that it will enable me to reach the mastery of violin literature, instrumental solos and en- nothing that is peculiarly an American project, it can in this field, given us Duluth, Minn. sembles with band accompaniment, and have, by educators who may compare with the Army pub- easily be studied ‘The of begins to find check for $ for which kindly send me S. arranged versions of classic sacred music Army music “Enclosed please a , be interested in Salvation violinists and teachers lications. . Recently I received a letter from one of the finest make up its pages. The Journal now con- . . V. P.’ . . formative period of and musicians. Figures are not available ‘No one has ever come close Early during the I know of. In speaking of this book, he remarked: tains some two hundred fifty numbers. in 1947 these need was seen, for a for the 1949 season, but studied now appear entirely incorrect or just inane. the Army band, the to it. All other texts I have As is so with all of the published band containing camps were attended by nearly five thou- ” unisonal instruction book 1 urge you to order it immediately!’ Nashville, Tenn. music of the Army, a full score is pro- rhythmic patterns, and sand young Army instrumentalists. The scales, arpeggios, S. of V. P.’ as one of the vided for each number. In Sirs: This is to tell you that I consider ‘The connection instruction. The answer, camps are generally held over a two “Dear some theoretical works written within the last 50 years. I want all my students to with the full, score, there is a printed Department, weeks period, and the instruction is of most important as found by the Editorial guide containing suggestions pertinent musicians of buy and study it . . Oherlin, Ohio. to publication in the early 1900s of the highest caliber. Many was the l' interpretation of each number. music : certainly debunked the This bqoks prominence in the field of school P.’ a revelation ! You have truly astonishing set of drill l find Book I of your ‘The S. of V. WAY a On list for Book 11. is an educational procedure that many Tutors.” have taught at Army camps. Instruction hifalutin’ ideas on violin playing. Please place me on your called “The Salvation Army At of of our American publishers could adopt ear training a we Philadelphia, Pa. KEEP published for the separate in- includes courses in theory, These are yourst, to the better performance of their pub- sight-singing, keyboard harmony, Volume I of ‘The S. of V. P.’ You can perhaps better strumentation of the brass band, and and ve care fully read your it 1 tell you lications. and conducting, as well as lessonS gratification upon receiving this remarkable work used either singly or as a unison composition, stanci my may be 1 music and band train- working toward these principles for the past ten years. In this book. The early publication of classes in applied Studio have been TO International Aspect exercise problems of research are solved with amazing An is, to my knowledge, no work ,e volume a multitude of my own found it years ahead of its time. ing. There contribution the book work will undoubtedly prove to be the greatest single The Ordinary Series Band Journal pro- used for comparable to this presently being car- simplicity. This Indeed, although the language in the history of the instrument. I am eagerly religious organ- S’to the progress of violin playing vides a great wealth of band music in archaic, and al- ried on by any other to \ o explanation is quite the receipt of Volume II and the additions anticipating jj"j[ every conceivable style for Salvation the ization. ii] e jjj though there is constant reference to ev Army band use. Literally hundreds of endeavor, sponsored by the crochets, breves, semi-quavers, Another prepared for print. It contains English III “ALL VIOLIN TECHNIQUE,” is being composers have its Department in London, Book contributed to pages. is modern and up Music Editorial be omitted for any student from and the like, the book fifty pages of studies, yet nothing will k courses for only about It is in this journal that the international in its ap- is a series of correspondence artists. It offers replacement date in every respect, both ' beginner of five years of age to leading to While these the very first aspect of Army music becomes apparent instruc- the training of bandmasters. that a pupil is forced to work through without proach to the problem of unison of all the tons of worthless studies both to the eye and the ear. The journal courses have the same weaknesses to be technical motions. tion, and in the educational procedures ever attaining the mastery of now runs to some twelve hundred fifty any correspondence courses, and EDUCATION used in making its meaning clear. Its use found in MUSIC COMPANY numbers, and from Number 400 on. there they are not generally in use where Published by: METROPOLITAN time as a basic in- while ' over a long period of h is training is availa Avenue, New York, N. Y. a general excellence of composition book for the Young People’s an adequate formal 222 Fourth struction bandirv'almer that becomes all the more astounding be the answer they do provide the Army bands of the Army must peerage when one realizes the many composers far removed from centers where to- the virtuoso technical proficiency A scholarly Christian obtained, with died De- represented. Of particular interest are of the Senior bands. training msty be found in so many prof ninety, Piano Methods the marches published in this series. I educational outline that has The First Name in work in UNIVERSITY Faculty, a magnificent plant, the finest had not previously known that there American Publications tremely valuable. Again it seemi® religious orCholarships JONES could be so many superior march com- In recent years, and by permission of Army is the only MICHAEL BOB of modern equipment, an excellent type of traini-e president positions published under one heading. the Editorial Department, other countries to provide -this of mi0 - I hope that at some future date the Sal- than England have become interested in lay leaders in the field Library — Bob Jones University, of course, has all vation Army may be prevailed upon to Salvation The Salvation Army also h. AARON the publication of music for make factories at St. i°ted artist these marches available to the gen- Army bands. Leading in this movement instrument ar.with lead- COURSE of these — do not of themselves guarantee a eral musical instruments PIANO world. In so doing, they are Australia and the United States. In England, where bands including would make a unique contribution to the published by order for Salvation Army The NEW NOTE in MODERN PIANO INSTRUCTION this country band music is wide successful education. There must be a devotion to the field the case with A)™ Sequence of band music. Other than marches, the Army headquarters in San Francisco, the world. As is Perfect Uninterrupted to othork City Progression this, journal contains much the same rules sic, no instruments are sold Natural Chicago and New York. The same teacher task of training young people and a workable instrumental li. The course that combines student and type of music to be found in the Fes- and regulation concerning published mu- Salvationists. This Devised to sustain students’ interest and tival series, except that the works are had wide acceptance in America, appeal. sic that are observed in England are ob- not step-by-step advancement, of life to impart. Bob Jones that the ins. enthusiasm. Smooth philosophy University, much shorter in length. music is may be due to the fact served wherever Army band combining the elements of piano technic with One of the the built in “high pitch, still newest publications of published. It is the opinion of this author ments are with approximately 3,000 students, stands without England, and are melody. apology Editorial Department is called “The Sec- that the band music in this wide use throughout best Army standard AARON PIANO PRIMER ond Series Band Journals.” Works in this easily adaptable to the MICHAEL country is that published by the New not dia- > patterns Easy-to-understand Firsthirst ruaimenTsrudiments ofot musicmusu.—DevelopmentDcvciupincu ^of rhythmic — for the "Old-Time Religion" and the absolute series are for a band in- used in America. reduced brass Richard Holz, •pitch *ii i* _L. - KA ^ A I r-,r/sr\ K n+or nclrrvlinnc York headquarters. Captain Attractive rhymes—Melodies—Large Notes— Illustrations. strumentation. grams— This makes them better the editor, able technical assist- with the the Soul .ch authority of the Bible. "America's Most fitted for To Ennoble GRADE ONE 100 Unusual use in the small Army bands. ance of Erik Leidzen (a frequent con- has long recdhe first lesson the student actually begins to play. An examination of the full scores for has pro- The Salvation Army In the very tributor to the Army journals) vahere University" offers its students more than the finest this series social and psychological • 1-00 shows the same generally ex- duced a remarkable series of band works nized the GRADE TWO music. It recognizes the.emi- Pedal studies Construction of music. cellent work that is so typical of all Army called Evangelism.” The inherent to Easy arrangements of the classics— — “Band Music for place culture. It often win the hear of scholarship and sends out music. It contains the same type of music compositions the young American Sal- that music can THREE 1-00 of p'of the GRADE to be found in the right living when all other the other journals, but vationists to, found in this series are men to Original descriptive pieces which while sounding difficult are in third grade. be the con- character-prepared to meet the arrangements the failed. Its “Tune Book” Graduates emergencies are much easier, and typically American in construction and ing has 1-00 to fit everfcy-five GRADE FOUR tessitura for the treble is not in all -types of music brass idiom. The scoring is for a reduced brass with Sonata Form Advdnced chord studies Recital Material. contingency. Thattipula- Special Study of the — — of life, dedicated to the Lord such a high range. At this writing there band 2nd cor- sible emotional instrumentation; 1st and played 1.00 are four in been successful in usin MICHAEL AARON ADULT COURSE.... hundred and fifty numbers nets, 1st and 2nd Eb altos, 1st and 2nd bands have therapeutic valuene date The adult approach to the piano, rapidly and confidently, through basic principles to Jesus Christ, and inspired this series. tenors () Euphonium, and Eb tunes for their MUSIC, SPEECH, ART , de- material in logical, step-wise manner. AND The basic record. Literally thdull melodic book used by all Salvation and BBb . full score is available. tested by the A testified to Mr. • for service. Army bands is women have MICHAEL AARON PIANO TECHNIC—BOOK ONE BOOK TWO WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COST ABOVE the “Band Book for Con- Mention should be made of two other of men and gregational from lives of sin merican Original etudes covering vital early grade problems of technic—Studies are of melodic Singing.” This book contains ventures sponsored by the Salvation ing reclaimed attain control of tone touch Aids in the REGULAR ACADEMIC TUITION. more than of hundreds of others t Avenue, character—Designed to help the student and — five hundred arrangements Army in the interest of better religious -bauchery, grave, bee; development of finger, arm and wrist. hymns, gospel songs, folk tunes, and na- music. wooed from a suicide’s One of these is the issuing of Price .75 each book b tional airs. has sensed a ne B° No trite these, bandmaster arrangements phonograph records the Army’s Army under musicxrs and Write for our new FREE complete piano catalog Dep't. K-2 Jones but rather, arrangements are models the right kind of — that trademark has played (Regal Records) and made the of construction, harmonized, What greater power c by excellently by the top-flight bands of the Army. right time. filled Surely, the t, Pitts- with contrapuntal writing, and con- There are some one hundred recordings sic have than this? MUSIC, INC. this mn com- ..TSi'lw MILLS Wtf UNIVERSITY on taining many of touches Salvation Army those uncommon now available to Salvation Army mu- of the that show the that of the great.ts. The Broadway, New York 19, N. Y. GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA work of a master arranger. sicians. These recordings are made by in line with 1619 One of the Continued on Page 127) most aesthetically satisfying modem electrical processes, and repro- ( 122 125 ETUDE EEBRUARY, 1949 . . ; — :

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kind of shepherd’s pipe, of six tones; and From an Avalanche o£ Recordings CLASSIFIED ADS Musical Development a stringed instrument like a violin, held on the knee and furnished with one string. Most important, perhaps, are the TOUR UNWANTED MUSIC exchanged (.Continued from Page 72) piece for piece, 5c each; quality matched. Ethiopia groups of vocal music—folk songs which Burpee’s Specialty Shoppe, Delton. Mich. In celebrate the national traditions, war, the OBERUN UNIVERSITY Emperor, valorous deeds of history, re- Composition, Orchestration, CHICAGO 12-0528) are sung with HARMONY, ligious fervor, and so on. These songs oXan.* of the three largest compositions written “Manon” (Victor Musical Theory. Private or Correspondence (Continued from Page 69) conviction, dis- revised consist of for a single instrument. It ranks in scope rare feeling and dramatic Instruction. Manuscripts and cor- many verses, sung to a repeti- OF Music arranged. Frank S. Butler, college town lends quiet THE SCHOOL sipating memories of other artists before rected. tion, verse by verse, of the same melody. An attractive and ingenuity with Bach’s Goldberg Va- 32-46 107 St., Corona, N. Y. less happily heard in (in addition to per- They are sung freely by the people, and riations. Rightfully called a “musical her. Miss Steber is the royal concerts charm to this school for professional and Juliet” they were then are regular ftlusic Cosmos,” this work offers a wealth of the Waltz Song from “Romeo LEARN PIANO TUNING—Simplified, au- forming in them) and made a part of the great re- instruction $4.0C Literature personal musical experience. One can spend a life- and Cherubino’s air, Voi che sapete, from thentic — free. submitted for the Emperor’s ap- ligious festivals, celebrated in the capital musicians. in St., Offers accredited courses (Victor 12- Prof. Ross, 456 Beecher Elmira, N. Y, were exactly and attended time with it and not exhaust its wonders. the “Marriage of Figaro” proval. These programs by the Emperor. Piano, Voice, Violin, Organ, self-con- in the major COLLEGE The performance, a splendid one suggest- 0526), her Juliet being rather LEARN PIANO TUNING AT HOME. what one would hear Music, Theory, es- The Traditional Costume Thorough instruction in all branches Public School ing years of preparation and thought, is scious and her Cherubino lacking in Course by Dr. Wm. Braid White. Pay as capitals of Europe—solo works, chamber Instruments. Bjoerling you learn. Write Karl Bartenbach, 1001A dig- The Ethiopians and Orchestral excellently recorded and smooth of sur- sential characterization. Jussi and similar works. Complete are Coptic Christians, artist teachers. High Wells St., Lafayette, Ind. music of music under face. Liszt’s Sonata, one of the great sings the tenor aria from “Romeo and surrounds the performances, and and are very devout. The festivals are Confers degrees of B.M., A.B., nity persuasive artistry than everyone re- magnificent, rich in color, and always standard of admission. Special train- works of the romantic era, has its pages Juliet” with less PIANO PRACTICING ANNOYING OTH- court etiquette requires that and M.M. image from Device include the home-made ancient, tradi- of banality but one remembers and en- Des Grieux’s Ah! fuyez douce ERS? Mayo’s Muting Easily At- quiet and motionless until the Em- choir di- or Detached by Anyone main ing in band, orchestra and 12-0528). The young tached without of any one tional costumes. These are always white Distinguished Faculty joys it for its bigger and more imposing “Manon” (Victor harming mechanism. State upright, grand peror applauds. I cannot think CONSERVATORY Stefano, pos- full insi pre- (cotton-wool) with trousers like riding- moments. Sandor, a pupil of Bartok’s, has Italian tenor, Giuseppe Di or spinet. Send $5.00 for mute, ruc- work which the Emperor especially , rection. Money hack guarantee. Richard the requisite technique and fluency of sesses a lyrical beauty which is well tions. cultivated catholicity breeches, topped by the traditional Sham- Address Registrar for Bulletin Mayo. Piano Technician, Dept. 003, 1120 fers he displays His in- employed in two arias from “Mignon” of good music. ma (or Kuta) a large shawl-like cloth finger work to handle this music. Latona Street, Phila. 47, Pa. of taste among all works — describing Ober- DePAUL UNIVERSITY terpretation is happily an objective one, (Victor 12-0529), and the baritone Joel draped over one shoulder, the manner or OF MUSIC Write for catalogue eschewing sentimentalism while keeping Berglund gives a thrilling rendition of ORGANS FOR SALE! Guaranteed pipe School Contests Encouraged arrangement of the draping prescribed SCHOOL OF MUSIC organs, reed organs and pianos. Cannarsa lin's conservatory courses and its the long aria Frist ist from “Der according to the occasion. The tradi- the drama alive and the sequence of Die um Organ Company, Hollidaysburg, Pa. In all schools, the Emperor is a fre- Room 401, 64 East Lake Street Fliegende Hollander” (Victor 12-0532) tional costume is further elaborated with practice mood integrated. The long-playing ver- quent visitor. He honors special holiday superior equipment (200 Illinois is less brittle vocal recordings, intricately and handsomely jewelled and Chicago 1, sion in the reproduction of Among recent made FOR SALE: Violin. Glorious ,T it Gua- with his presence, and organ- programs rooms, 26 modern organs, etc.). the piano and preferable to us, as it has in Europe and pressed here by domestic dagnini. Like new. Theodore Marehetti, award- embroidered collars, as well as with the J' the students, — 472 E. 5th Ave., Columbus, Ohio. izes contests among the pianist’s earlier set of Liszt music on Columbia, we recommend: the album of spear, the shield, and the pelt of the lion, ing the prizes himself. I was present the reverse face. Though Horowitz strives arias from Handel, Bach, and Haydn, well episode occurred. the latter of which is the emblem of MUSICAL PERSONALIZED STATION- when a charming little Music, Bachelor SctfXtttatt dress costume Degrees: Bachelor of to keep his dynamic range subdued in the sung by Isobel Baillie (Columbia 780) ERA, Beautifully printed with YOUR of the Christmas programs, the Ethiopia. The modem name and Photocut of Instrument At one Scarlatti pieces, he cannot refrain at the arias from “The Magic Flute,” opu- ANY neatly makes less use of jewels and other orna- of Music, SCHOOL of MODERN MUSIC 100 Letterheads— 100 Envelopes B-nli $2.00 school children, all clean and of Music Education; Master times from an exhibition of bravura. But lently sung by the basso Oscar Natska Postpaid. TERMINAL, 4818% Kimball, into the palace to receive ments, substituting the short cape which COLLEGE LEVEL 3 YEAR COURSE dressed, filed the playing, tonally polished, affords a (Columbia disc 72641) the Prologue from Chicago 25. is the insignia of high rank. By way of ; Emperor’s hands. Of Careers as: their prizes from the Professional Preparation for type of pleasure which few could resist. “Pagliacci” been asked fervently voiced by the young great excitement in the parentheses, I have often HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER sells HARE course, there was Soloist, Accompanist, Combo The new set of Chopin’s Twenty-Four baritone Paolo Silvieri (Columbia 72642) role played by the royal lions. PHONOGRAPH RECORDS. Li~ K. a ragged, barefoot little about the Pianist, Band Pianist; Daily streets, and the National Association Preludes, played by Rubinstein (Victor and the fine lieder singing of Elisabeth Hirschmann, 100 Duncan, Jersey City, always keeps several lions FRANK H. SHAW, Director Member of PIANIST classes in Keyboard Harmony, children march in, The Emperor New Jersey. urchin, seeing the transposition, Modulation, Styles, Technique, 1260) is the pianist’s Hoengen (contralto) token of their most disappointing in Schumann’s Die When the line got on his palace grounds, in of Schools of Music. Sight-reading, two-piano. simply joined them! Box 529, Oberlin, Ohio Chopin album. As one writer has said, Kartenlegerin and Wolf’s Nur wer die con- emblematic significance—but they are composers, songwriters. musi- to the audience chamber, there was if v Radio, Band, Musical The- “the playing is one of much more power Sehnsucht kennt (Columbia 17558). cages! own residence was Musical cians, Arrangers, Teachers, Directors: attendants by the door safely in My l/IJl A I |\| atre; Broadcasts, fusion; one of the W I than poetry delicacy” feel- The Musicopy Service profitable royal square, V | and and the French performance Use every palace, on the $hows Recita Si Hospital of Saint- opposite the spied the little ragamuffin and tried to Shows. Daily Classes in Interpretation, Perform- day! Free catalog. Musicopy Service. Box ing it gives is one of flurry, as though Saens’ “Samson and Dalilah” (Columbia and I never saw a lion uncaged. ance, Style, Microphone-Technique, Sight-singing. 181, Cincinnati 1. Ohio. put him out. He must have made some the performer made the set in a hurry. set MOP-28) is a welcome addition to Emperor’s atten- I believe it is not too much to say that, a i|«rn Orchestral: Large School noise—at any rate, the The old Cortot album oifers more poetry the recorded opera literature. The sing- four years, Ethiopian musical de- £Lk\KANCiiK Orchestra, Small Com- RACK POPULAR SONG HITS. Ballads, attracted. He saw the child and within ni%i\niiviki% . tion was bos Voca|; Chor Ragtime, 5 : : 1 Large and finesse. ing is competent and enjoyable if not of Etc. Copies $1. Fore's, 51 him. Then velopment has made remarkable progress. The World of Music us, Quartets, Mixed Combos. High, Denver Colorado. ordered him brought over to Of several chamber music sets, we the highest order. The Dalilah of 5, thing about it is * * Helene fellow, ex- The most encouraging 1 5th Year Co-Ed Faculty of Professionals he spoke kindly to the little would like to the Bouvier well for the * recommend Heifetz-Bay has tonal beauty, the Samson that this progress portends ( Continued Page 125) * Approved for Veterans OFFERING: 150 (Tonepost Fitted) Old- plaining that the other children were from performances of two early Beethoven So- of Jose Luccioni suggests a musical seeds which I Write Admissions Dean for Catalog youthful hero, New” Master Violins; $35.00 to $t,20o,00. gave, not future, when the Revoicing. there to receive prizes—then he natas—Opus 12, Nos. 1 and 2 (Victor and the High Priest of Paul Cabanel has PATMOR FIDDLERY. Zion, the privilege of helping to sow will 284 Commonwealth Ave., one, but two prizes to the little intruder had citizens of the United for mixed voices, to be sung for the first 1254) contest is open to ; the Paganini Quartet version of dignity and strength of character. The certainly flourish into a widespread and Boston 15, Mass. and told him that he hoped to -see him States. The closing date is September 1, time at its Ascension Day Festival Serv- Beethoven’s Quartet in P major, Op. 135 orchestral playing and choral singing are national music culture. I know YOUR PIANO'S LIFE AND TONE IM- again the year, not as an outsider, interesting ice May 10th, 1949, under Vernon deTay, Branches: Lynn, Wellesley, (Victor next 1949; and all details may be secured by 1253) appreciable for its tonal efficient, and the recording good. Perhaps PROVED! Learn how to get this instru- of no other land where better founda- Worcester, Providence ment free. but as an industrious little schoolboy who organist and choirmaster. The text to be beauty; Mieczyslaw Horszowski, Alexan- the Miller & Miller Musical Serv- time. writing to Mr. Russell G. Wichmann, most delightful French opera score ice Division, tions have been laid in so short a Rimersburg, Pa. had earned his prize! That is entirely Pennsylvania College for Women, Pitts- used is that of Psalm 24, “The earth is TRANSPOSE. der Schneider, and so on; the splendid to come our way in a long time is Ravel’s characteristic of Emperor Haile Selassie. Pennsylvania. the Lord’s,” in the version found in the PIANISTS—ARRANGERS— performance of Brahms’ Piano Quartet in “L ’Enfant et les Sortileges” (Columbia burgh, If European music is taught and per- Episcopal Book for Common Prayer. The SINGERS—INSTRUMENTALISTS C minor, Op. 60 by Mieczyslaw Horszow- set MOP-29) . It is the story of a naughty SAVE HOURS OF VALUABLE TIME WITH THE formed in Ethiopia quite as it is any- thousand dollars is offered closing date is March 25th, and all de- ski, Alexander Schneider, and two others boy who mishandles his animals, his fairy A PRIZE of one WIZARD TRANSPOSER! is another story. tails secured the Secre- (Mercury set where else, native music Salvation Army the Trustees of the Paderewski Fund may be from “ DM-9) ; and the deftly pol- tale book, the furniture and even his The by A Slide Rule For Music” msbehm Here we have an entirely original and tary, Church of the Ascension, 12 West or quintet for piano ished artistry of violist William Prim- arithmetic book. What happens to the Pianists—Send for free booklet show- for the best quartet ing how you greatly improve with none may characteristic music, allied requiring at least twenty Eleventh Street, New York City. rose in Sarasateana—A Suite of Spanish boy in a dream, in which all turn against your technic, accuracy, memorizing, and strings sight-reading and mental other in the world. It is not “African” in Band Dances arranged by Zimbalist (Victor him, forms one of the most playing thru minutes for performance. The closing intriguing t, _ muscular co-ordination. Quick results. 1 ractice the tinged with Negroid COLLEGE, Monmouth, Il- set 1242) effort minimized. Used by famous pianists, sense of being full informa- MONMOUTH half-hours on. records, for Ravel’s char- teachers date is April 1, 1949; and and students. No obligation. color. (Continued from Page 123) Broadwell elements; neither is it Arabic in linois, announces an award of one hun- Victor’s recent “Opera Festival” offered acterization, his wit, his warm-hearted Studios Schools. Dept 9B. Covina. Cal. tion concerning conditions of the com- It is unadulterated, springing dollars for the best setting of a pre- some uneven artistry. An album, “Pour feeling points unique and will be sent upon request ad- dred up the drama in a truly believed that it was petition from traditions go back to the time Philosophers, who scribed metrical version of Psalm 90 for Operatic Arias,” by Jan Peerce (Victor inimitable manner. This that dressed to the Secretary of the Paderew- is a set which of music to ennoble the Improve your piano's life and how of the (possibly earlier) the first duty congregational singing. competition 1250) brought us imposing performances eclipses “Peter and the tone!" Learn Queen of Sheba ski Fund, 290 Huntington Avenue, Bos- The Quickly and Accurately Transposes Wolf”—a fantasy to get this Instrument free. for all of our superior wis- and characteristics in- soul. Perhaps, to all deadline Single Notes or Chords to Any Key of Vesti la giubba from “I Pagliacci” Miller & Miller, maintaining its is open composers and the to end all fantasies. Musical Service Division, truly examine the ton, Massachusetts. Send $1.50 (Cash or Postal Note) To Rimersburg, tact. beau- dom, we shall some day (evoking memories of Caruso) and of Virgil Thomson’s Pa. Ethiopian music is extremely for submitting manuscripts is February Lloyd Walters, 4170 Blenheim St. “Four Saints in Three done through music by this Vancouver, Canada tiful. It is based on a six-tone scale (C, work being 28, 1949. All details may be secured from Rachel! Quand du Seigneur from “La Acts” (Victor set 1244) will provoke re- shall AN ANNUAL COMPETITION for orchestral D, in- great organization. As we do so, we Juive.” Less impressive were the noted actions as widely E, F, G, A) and the most-favored by American composers un- Mr. Thomas H. Hamilton, Monmouth different "as the tem- very heart of music. compositions tervals are the fifth, and the surely come to the College, Monmouth, Illinois. tenor’s renditions of arias from “La peraments and tastes of New Company Presents New the fourth, der the age of thirty-five is announced listeners.” Em- power to ease aching hearts, Victor sixth. Since any music derives its pattern For in its Has Your Child Tosca” and “Gioconda.” intro- ploying a text by the late Gertrude Stein, the by Emanuel Vardi in New York City. Sacred Music from dry the mourner’s tears, to lighten the advantage of piano study with duces the American soprano, Florence in which the most frequently-used intervals, to “Young American Com- THE NATIONAL FEDERATION of Music despite its seemingly double- and toil-worn worker, Known as the a member of the Passion Lamentation—50c: The Groom and His Bride— this is important to note; the intervals I load of the weary Clubs announces the seventeenth Bien- Quartararo, for the first time on records, talk there is a very real religious 40c; Celeste poser of the Year” competition, it will sym- Bride (A Violin Duet)—35c: 24th Psalm of children at play, lies (Italian Lyrics)— have again, im- to catch the joy in the long duet between Cavaradossi bolism, the opera is 65c; New Hymns for the Glory of God named occur again and in conjunction with a spe- nial Young Artists Auditions, the finals NATIONAL GUILD an unique and im- (Italian art we be conducted Lyrics)—75c. parting Here the very essence of that moving and Tosca from Act I with Ramon portant contribution special color to the music. concerts to be broadcast of which will take place at the Twen- — of our times. Thom- D Angelo Music Publishing we to scoff and cial series of of PIANO TEACHERS Company are a few melody, which call music. So, who are Vinay (disc 12-0531), and in the aria, son’s music is simply P.O. Box 7054, Station bars of native from the New School ty-fifth Biennial Convention in Dallas, Inc. but effectively con- G, Los Angeles 37, California. in the Salva- over Station WNYC I have arranged proud to be jeer at our musical friends Tacea la notte, from “II Trovatore” (disc trived, and some of it (and I am The deadline for Texas, March 27 to April 3, 1949. One A goal of achievement for every student suitable haunts the mind. Perhaps they have come- of Social Research. to his age and advancement. the first to these fine melo- tion Army? 12-0530) . Miss Quartararo shows herself The recording have carried February thousand dollar prizes are offered in four is an abridged version true mean- submission of manuscripts is (NOT A CONTEST) dies outside closer to the heart of the an artist with a rare gift for character- using the Ethiopia) all details be secured from classifications: piano, violin, voice, and The Better Teachers Are same Negro cast that originally M usic Eng ravi ng Print i ng of those 15; and may Members ^ of music than have many ization in the “Tosca” (her partner is performed the ing 46 Street, organ. Preliminary auditions will be held Chapters in every large music center opera in 1934, with the scornful. Let Emanuel Vardi, 524 West New Send for Estimates who sit in the seat of the FOR INFORMATION WRITE less successful in this respect) but her composer conducting the orchestra. York City. in the various states and districts during The take them unto ourselves, for “Trovatore” is less convincing, as us rather spring blanks IRL ALLISON, M. A. some enthusiasm of the participants is con- There the early of 1949. Entrance The otto stsonco. doing we shall be the richer. FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT of her singing is marred by vibrato. Licia veyed Timmerman in so all details by writing to the listener, though perhaps not feet of THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, New and may be secured for us all to learn at the Box 1113 AUSTIN, TEXAS Albanese’s II est doux from “Herodiade” so forcefully is much to Miss Doris A. Chair- in the recorded version as it _ Established High York City, offers an award of one hun- Hunn, National 1876 Ethiopian devoted servants of a Most and Adieu, notre petite table from was in the theater. music is both vocal and in- these 701 18th St., Moines, Iowa. Cincinnati • Ohio dred dollars for an original choral work man, Des strumental. 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Junior Etude Contest Friends With Chords Make The Junior Etude will award three at- Put your name, age and class in which Lincoln tractive prizes each month for the neatest you enter on upper left corner of your Another by Alta and best stories or essays and for answers paper and put your address on upper “I never thought of chords helping open to all boys right NNE played, well at her lesson, but me to puzzles. Contest is and corner of your paper. OF SHERWOOD’S she to be the pianist in Sunday School. eighteen years of age. Use one side of A when she finished her new piece How girls under paper only. Do not have do that?” DISTINGUISHED asked her teacher, “Did I do it all right?” could they Class A, fifteen to eighteen years of anyone copy your work for you. “Well, chords will help you to Somehow she did not feel sure of this play age; Class B, twelve to fifteen; Class C, Essay must contain not over one hun- ARTIST-TEACHERS particular piece. smoothly and evenly, for one thing. Also, under twelve years. dred and fifty words and must be re- Miss Carson smiled. “Yes, in most of playing chords helps to develop finger Names of prize winners will appear on ceived at the Junior Etude Office, 1712 “but equality; they help you to keep your Chestnut Street, Philadelphia (1) it you did very well,” she replied, fin- this page in a future issue of the ETUDE. Pa., by rjMaria Shfiissa you really do not seem to be on very gers on the keyboard. They help to bring The thirty next best contributors will re- March 5. Results in a later issue. No essay the melody that lies good terms with those chords, why”? out on top of the ceive honorable mention. this month. Puzzle appears below. Formerly leading soprano of Ber- of silence Anne chords. They will also help you to de- After a short moment lin and Vienna Opera Companies. section. velop a better harmonic sense. They said, “I do not like that chord will Acclaimed by American critics for There are too many of them—too many help to keep good rhythm. Finally, they Prize Winners for Opera her performances as guest artist chords, I mean—and they are hard to will help you to recognize the chord as Double-Puzzle Metropolitan Opera, and play. Perhaps I had better take another one unit, instead of several individual Pyramid Puzzle with ELIZABETH A.GEST Opera Com * piece instead. I don’t think this piece notes, and this in turn will help you to by J. B. Tweeter member of Chicago will do bit of good.” become a better sight-reader. Now, Class A. Churchill England Ward (Age party. me a let’s the May 1948 issue of ETUDE was As 15) Maryland “Don’t feel that way about it, Anne, play this chord section once more.” , delivered very late, due to the strike in available to talented students and why do such a negative Anne repeated the section, Class B. Betty Ellen Crockett (Age 14) INSTRUCTION from eminent artist-teachers is you make remarking typesetters’ union, practically no one in all msliu- the the beginning of their studies at Sherwood. Degree courses Quiz No. 41 remark? Of course this piece will be good as she finished, "They really are pretty, West Virginia from could enter the May puzzle contest. It is music, conducting, theory, and composition. Class B. Frances Allison (Age 13), ments, voice, public school for you and help you to make progress. and they seemed easier, too.” Dormitory accommodations at moderate (Keep score. One hundred is perfect) therefore being repeated this month, as Spring Semester begins February 7. All new experiences help us, you know, “Of course,” said Miss Carson, ' Texas Avenue, Chicago o, end promised. cost. Courses for Veterans. Catalog. 1014 S. Michigan was NB. No answers were received from and these chords are more or less a new they sound very rich in tone.” Illinois. 1. Why is the lowest female voice part the opera, “Hansel Gretel,” “The and experience, just because, as you say, they “And they sound very hard, too,” added Class C, therefore two prizes are given • in a chorus called alto, when alto Magic Piute,” “Lohengrin,” "The are harder than the chords you have Anne, “but if they are my friends and in Class B) means “high?” (20 points) Tales of Hoffman,” or “Siegfried?” had, and there are more of them. You are going to help me, I guess 1 will like c Music School 2. Was the Suite for orchestra, “Sche- (10 points) lo Opera Pyramid Puzzle must think of these chords as friends who them and practice them more.” Answer ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC herazade,” written by Tchaikovsky, 7. What is a brace? (5 points) MEMBER OF NATIONAL want to help you to progress, for that is And so she did. A month later she 1. F; 2. b-A-r; 3. dr-U-ms; 4. mea-S-ure; 5. Moussorgsky, Debussy, Rimsky-Kor- quar-T-ette. Central letters, reading down, give what they will do. They will be partic- played that piece as a special number sakoff, or Ravel? (5 points) name of opera, "FAUST.” ularly helpful, because I heard you say at Sunday School. When Miss Carson 3. Which of the following terms denotes you were going to be the Sunday school praised her she said, “That’s because I Honorable Mention for the fastest tempo: vivo, con moto, pianist.” j n\m made friends with the chords.” Puzzle: fe. Opera Pyramid vivace, prestissimo ? (5 points) COLLEGE 4. If scale Arvid Siever. Sylvia Ann Liles, Roxanna MUSICAL a certain major has five flats 8. Which of these intervals contains CHICAGO Chew, Margaret Soukeys, Richard Contiguglia. RUDOLPH GANZ. President in its signature, what are the letter more half-steps: G-flat to D, or Founded 1867 by Dr. F. Ziegfeld Janice Mullen, Lindsay Jackson, Jr., Billy CONFERS DEGREES OF B.MUS., B.MUS.ED., M.MUS., M.MUS.ED. names of its subdominant triad? (15 P-sharp to C-double sharp? (5 points) Mozart and Make Snyder, Glazer, Louise Music Music Loucks, Kathryn Myma Member of North Central Association and National Association of Schools of points) 9. What theme is given with this Hoffman, Audrey Miller, J. C. Watzke, Margaret quiz? Write the names of the three objects ALL BRANCHES OF MUSIC. SPECIAL INSTRUCTION FOR CHILDREN AND NON-PROFESSIONALS 5. What well-known composer’s first points) American History (Paper ami pencil game) Davis, James Mason Martens, Darlene Jackson, (15 the St., Chicago Illinois in the upper, or plus, row; do same Easterly. Faith Parrott, Address Registrar, 60 E. Van Buren 5, name is Claude? (10 points) Virginia Vail, Juanita 10. What is a sordino? (10 points) or by Margaret Thorne The following blanks are to be fillec with the two objects in the lower, Patricia Wagner, Marian Wilberson, Audrey 6. Does the enchanted swan appear in (Answers on this page in with words, some beginning with MUE minus, row. (The letters, R F D remain Jenkens, Gaii Jordan, Bertha Neff, Bennet Emerson, John TT WAS 1756 when Mozart was born, and all Wales, Catherine Mursail, Enid the others ending in IC. The firsi unchanged) . Cross out, or cancel let- and at the same time the French and Watson, James Schlater, Constance Rook. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCHOOL of MUSIC and ARTS player to complete the list is the winner ters appearing in both rows. The remain- Director 1. M U S ing letters, to be written in the ladder- HAL D. CRAIN, Ten February Birthdays staff ERNST 1A. box, will give the of a composer. A school of serious purpose and high integrity. Unsurpassed teaching includes I C name FRAENKEL. KRENEK, ERIK ZEISL, DR. S. R. STEIN. HAL D. CRAIN. ROBERT A. YOST, WOLFGANG 2 . M U S courses — Beginning to finished artistry. February 1 is the birthday of Victor Handel’s “Messiah” was first performed; Graded 2A. Veterans Herbert, composer of I C Approved for light operas (1859, he died in 1805) . George Washington’s 3. M U S Address Registrar. 3173 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 5. Calif. two years after the birth of Thomas Edi- birthday, February 22, is also the birth- 3A. I c son) . February 2 is the birthday of Fritz day of Chopin (1810-1849) . The next day, Dear Junior Exude: 4. M U S I recital when I was Kreisler, one of the world's great violin- February 23, is Handel’s birthday (1685- played in my first 4A. three and a half. I have played in many ists (1875). 3 - I C Now February is Mendelssohn’s 1759) . Enrico Caruso, one of the world’s recitals. I also play for a school operetta, two natal 5. M U CONSERVATORY day (1809-1847). Ossip Gabrilo- finest operatic tenors, AMERICAN was born February different glee clubs, a Sunday school class, 5A. witsch, world-famous pianist and former 25 (1873-1921). The present-day Ameri- Christian Endeavor, and for special school (Replies to letters will be forwarded OF MUSIC—CHICAGO 6 . U and church affairs. I also work in a church addressed in care of the JUNIOR conductor 'of the Detroit Symphony Or- can composer, John Alden Carpenter M when and dramatic art nursery. things for Offers courses in all branches of music chestra 6A. - I I had to give up a few Etude) and The Philadelphia Orchestra, celebrates his birthday February 28 c , „ 62nd year. Faculty of 135 artist teachers my music but I really enjoy it. I hope to quoted from 7. The following lines are National Association of Schools of Music was born February 7 (1878, a year after (1876) he lives in Chicago. M U S become lessons to Member of ; Giacomo a farmer and give music Pres., 571 Kimball Bldg., Chicago 7A. letters which space does not permit Send for a free catalog—Address: John R. Hattstaedt, the phonograph was invented: he died in Rossini’s birthday is February 29, a leap- I c children nearby. full. 8 . M U S From your friend, printing in 1936) . Boccherini, Italian composer best year date. He lived from 1792 to 1868 8A. Barbara Steams (Age 13), known for his celebrated Minuet, was and composed the operas, “William Tell” I c Maryland. Junior Etude: born February 19 (1743, two years after 9. M U S Dead and “The Barber of Seville.” very much. It has such good 9A. I like ETUDE PHILADELPHIA MUSICAL ACADEMY I C (N.B. because it is and piano music This letter is printed stories about great composers Pennsylvania's Oldest Music School 10. - a M U S good example of what an earnest music and other things. I would like to hear from Founded 1870 Jani Szanto, President-Director Chartered student can do, but Barbara forgot to give readers. 10A. I other ETUDE 1617 Spruce Street • Philadelphia 3. Pa. C the reply 1. name of her town, so no one can Patty Grady (Age 13), Mississippi A building to house art treasures; 1-A. R< DISTINGUISHED FACULTY — COURSES LEADING TO DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES P K latmg to her letter.) Birdcage to a city; 2. A former type of gun; 2-A. readers of Junior Special Department for Opera and Stage Direction The Harmonic George Washington I am one of the many sudden fear; 3. An herb; 3-A. Ridiculous; 4. music. I play for the Write for particulars and catalogue o (Painting Etude. I plan to major in r by Holl) half-wild horse; 4-A. Dear Junior Etude: by Regina Victoria Hunt The science of reasonin; Junior choir in church. I would like to hear 5- ro be necessary; Since I have been taking music lessons I 5-A. A heroic poem: 6. other Junior Etude readers. i Indian small have been Etude. I from build War was raging in the American furbearing animal; 6-A. Sleight interested in the Junior am Carolina Can you a home for your canary of ham Barbara Reynolds (Age 13) , North ine cotton learning to play the piano and am getting on Colonies. When he was ' cloth; 7-A. a with key tones? Take the keynote thirteen years old, , An outer garmen x of your 8. A small wonderfully. Also, I collect stamps from other arrived too late- I young Wolfgang bagpipe; 8-A. The keynote of As my copy of ETUDE first set out with his father scale; countries ROOSEVELT COLLEGE-SCHOOL oi major scale, C; then its relative 9 and have learned much from this so I am sending an MUSIC k A fungus; 9-A. Capable of beir could not enter the contest e for his triumphant trip through moulded; hobby. If of published in minor, A; then your next major scale, Italy. At 10. A small shell-fish; 10-A. Ri any American friends ETUDE original poem instead. This was Studies in all branches of music. Open to: students seeking degrees; professionals seeking further write the same time, in Philadelphia, lating to the far north. to me, we should find much in common. Since I was a small child C G, and its relative minor E. What do you David our school magazine. training; amateurs seeking musical development; children seeking sound artistic growth. From your friend, lover of music and nature. 1 play have Rittenhouse was erecting a telescope to (Answers I have been a then? Why, C-A-G-E, of course. on this page) Yvonne Louw (Age 13), School orchestra. Fully accredited—Day or evening classes W observe the transit of violin in our High ° And if you take your next scale, the planet . South Africa Ohio major Janet Ellen McCroskey (Age 15), 430 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVE., CHICAGO 5, ILLINOIS—WAbash 2-3580 Perhaps some of N.B. i D, you find you have your bird you play the Minuet Yvonne please hurry and send your „ in his complete from Mozart’s opera, “Don Giovanni,” Answers address, which you forgot to include home, C-A-G-E-D. to Quiz , in your letter. Some mail come to you Dear Junior Etude; . may n t Which Because centuries was composed the same year the ago the choirs or choruses and and I are now sitting in a truck, were composed it could not be forwarded without com- My sister Constitution of the of men’s voices only, and the plete combine machine harvesting n United States was ig address. watching a big MUSIC and ARTS INSTITUTE of SAN FRANCISCO e , or alto, was the highest Canada. We signed. Do you male voice, wheat on a farm in Saskatchewan, remember when this 1 nS was? Korsakoff - y 3 - Prestissimo; 4. G-flat, miles every week for our piano e It was tB-flat,? I i ; “Imagine come three College of Music — Drama — Opera s Answers to MAKE MUSIC the year 1787. Mozart was D-flat. 5. Debussy. 6. “Lohengrin,” my delight when I found a group much. We are com- by of lessons and we enjoy them very Wagner. 7. The sick-in-bed games in the Junior Etude. ROSS McKEE, director 1. Museum; 1-A. Civic; 2. Musket; 2-A. posing his first symphony and curved bracket connecting two club, at which we will have r his first or for I am sick-in-bed and starting a music * Panic; 3. more staffs. 8. Each now. I take piano friends Mustard; 3-A. Comic; 4. Mustang; string quartet during the contains eight half- theory games, and lunch. We want our Complete 4 year College Curriculum in Music year of the s aps. 9. Haydn’s lessons and also play clarinet and music, 4-A. Logic; 5. Must; 5-A. Epic; 6. Muskrat; ‘‘Surprise” Symphony, sec- interested in music as we are. Approved for Plantation Boston Tea Party, 1773. ond Teed organ. I’d like hear from other to be as Veterans Melody 6-A. Magic; 7. Muslin; 7-A. Tunic; 8. And the year movement. 10. to Mosquito; A small mute or clamp readers.” From your friends, Anderson, Jr. that our young Congress (placed on the 2622 Jackson Street Spring Term Opens February 7, 1949 W. J. (age 16) 8-A. Musette; 9. Mushroom; 9-A. Plastic; 10. passed the Bill bridge in string instruments) and Myrtle Bauer (Age 11), or a pear-shaped Mary Ann Reschenberg (Age 12), June Alabama Mussel; 10-A. Arctic. of Rights, 1791, Mozart died pad (inserted in the bell of Canada in Vienna. brass Wisconsin. instruments) to soften the tone. 128 129 ETUDE FEBRUARY, 1949 ——— — — — — —

APPROACH TO HARMONY, ORNAMENT FAMILY, For Piano, A THE DITSON ALBUM OF ORGAN SOLOS— SIX ORGAN TRANSCRIPTIONS FROM FIFTEEN RECREATIVE ETUDES FOR PI- BOOK, A Collection of KEYBOARD THE FIRST CHORAL “singing for Playing the Bach Ornaments, Responding to many this col- ANO, by William Schei—This new book of Voices by Margaret Lowry—This and Preparation requests from mu- BACH, by Edwin Arthur Kraft—In Choruses for Two-Part Treble studies, soon to be Secular approach presents the subject Louise Robyn—These studies prepare sicians familiar with the famous “Dit- lection will be found the Andante, from supplementary piano for the upper playing” by This new collection play with adequate flu- son published, is distinguished by its prac- of harmony, chord by chord, in piano no- the student to Albums” for instrumentalists, the the “Italian Concerto”; Jesu, Jesu, Thou grades and junior high schools is made educational value. 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Beer—Since dance It is Yours for the Asking Handel, have completed the work in Robert Schumann, Wieniaw- this issue. delssohn, Schumann, Bach, Bee- for Love modes March by terview with him in general use are; The King of Little Players, and Tunes for Little forms were the popular musical thoven, Wagner, Haydn, Palestrina, Mo- ski’s popular Romance, Allegretto by Kindly Mention the Name SONGS OF WORSHIP, A Collection of Sacred My Shepherd Is; The Son of God Goes Players. and eighteenth cen- However, it can be used with of the seventeenth from Chopin’s Fantaisie- Piano— Songs for the Church Soloist for High Voice zart, Weber and Brahms are contained in Forth this Haydn, Themes of the Group You Lead. 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How do you do, Mrs. Ada Richter, Questions and Answers from Page 84) May I tell my fans about your Announcing (Continued ‘‘Ninth Symphony Winners. $250 each More About Schubert S 66 ” Artist Prize comprehensive note, and his findings and Some months ago a reader sent me this Stories-with-Music Series? agreed with in a letter Gimbel, New Jersey (pupil of Carl Friedberg) write nine sym- judgment are also Grace question i “Did Schubert from Catherine Keyes Miller. A eight? And if he wrote received of Rollins College, Florida phonies, or only Carlyle Seymour, scholarship winner part of Mr. Gold’s “Note” follows, and nine, where is the missing one?” Within (pupil of Walter Charmbury) from this point on we leave the matter to a week of the time the answer was pub- possible future ETUDE, I our readers—and to mu- Idaho, Teacher-member of the Guild. lished in the October (1948) Teachers Please Note: Fern Nolte Davidson, sicological discovery: received five letters expressing the writers’ Since “Included in the canon of Schubert’s teachers have found in these books, Jim Bob Floyd, Texas (pupil of Silvio Scionti) individual opinions in the matter. Many works are eight universally recognized there seemed to he considerable confu- the source material for “original operetta” Mirovitch) symphonies. But there is a slight incon- Milton Schafer, New York (pupil of Alfred sion, I wrote to four well-known mu- in the standard chronological adaptations in the lower grades. Why don’t sicologists (one in New York, one in Bos- sistency Mention: Roger LeGassie, Ohio (Franklin Carnahan) numerical classification of them. Honorable ton, the third in Chicago, and the fourth and you try them? tabulation . . Eleanor Beck Watkins, Missouri (Eva T. Williams) and for informa- Here follows the accepted . in California) , asking them Webb-Betts) with the added entry of a ninth sym- Evelyn Bergstrom, Mass. (Marie tion. Two of them, Julius Gold of Beverly and presumably composed by Schubert Hills, and Catherine Keyes Miller of Co- phony NATIONAL GUILD OF PIANO TEACHERS lumbia University Music Library, replied. in 1825. PEER GYNT SUITE mu- No. 1 1813 D major BOX 1113 AUSTIN, TEXAS Since then still another well-known by No. 2 1815 B-flat major sician in Texas has taken the trouble to arr. by Ada Richter No. 3 1815 D major write me, giving his own opinion as based Peer, the lawless lad of Norway, No. 4 1816 C minor (“Tragic”) on two books that he took the trouble to Wants to rule the world his own way; No. 5 1816 B-flat major examine. One of these books is by John Causes heartaches, abducts brides. QbfarlanbJhfitUut? uf (Qufitr No. 6 1818 C major PETER RABBIT Knowles Paine, Theodore Thomas, and Seeks adventure—while joy hides, Karl Klausen the other is by Percy No. 7 1828 C major Bachelor of Music Degree, Master of Music Degree, Artist Diploma ; ’Til his return, sad and forlorn, music by Ada Richter No. 8 1822 B minor (“Unfinished”) Goetschius. The authors of the first book find that the village forgot in Director 3411 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, O. To him scorn. BERYL RUBINSTEIN, Mus. D., 1824 (in Schubert’s No. 9 1825 (“Gastein”) great tree, state that the year All except Solveig, steadfast and true. Under the roots of a big oak Charter Member of the National Association of Schools of Music piano com- “It is believed by some that Schubert life) was marked chiefly by Pianists! This album was written for you! Lived four little rabbits and Mother Bunny. sonatas. “There wrote a symphony known as the “Gas- positions, including two The price isn’t steep— cents; “I’m going to the market,” said Mama, one day, was, 75 was also a string quartet, and the cele- tein”; but the work, if such there while I gone, you may go out to play. The pleasure returned is simply immense! “And am mysteriously. At any rate Schools—Colleges brated octet for strings and wood. . . . has vanished But not to McGregor’s, they’ll hurt you, you This activity in sonata form seems to no trace of it has yet been found. This, know.” SCHOOL have culminated the next year in the no doubt, is the “Ninth Symphony” re- With that OF NUTCRACKER SUITE she got ready and donned her chapeau. CONVERSE COLLEGE MUSIC Ninth Symphony, which was almost sure- ferred to by your original correspondent. Flopsy and Mopsy and Cottontail, too. by P. I. Tschaikowsky Gerschefski, writ- Edwin Dean, Spartanburg, S. C. ly finished about August 1825, but which “Schubert has long contemplated Behaved like all good little bunnies should do. arr. by Richter it is be- Ada Department of Music has efuite disappeared from sight.” ing a “Grand Symphony,” and But Peter, the young, irresponsible son, KNOX * Illinois Hurry off to the Forest of gay Christmas Trees Galesburg, lieved a of lofty di- Thomas W. Williams, Chairman Dr. Percy Goetschius is quoted from he composed work Hopped to McGregor’s and nibbled upon Toy Soldiers have started! (Line forms this way, please.) COLLEGE Catalogue sent upon request. “Masters of the Symphony” as follows: mensions called the “Gastein” during his Some lettuce and cabbage and what-have-you not. The Sugarplum Fairy, so graceful and airy! “. Gastein in the mountains of East CONSERVATORY . . a supposable Ninth Symphony pre- stay at And in the confusion, he almost got shot. Russians are dancing, their boots hooves OF MUSIC This 1825. key of the And like L. E. Hill. Pres. sents a puzzling problem to historians; Tyrol. was in The But the ending is happy, the melodies too. SHENANDOAH Grove prancing. Courses leading to the B. Mus., and B. Mus. possibly it never existed, though history work is not known. Sir George As piano material I recommend—do In the heart what is this music, so languid and lazy? Ed. degrees. Member NASM. numbering it.” discussed the evidence for the existence Now Virginia. persists in mentioning and Buy this booklet, you'll like it, I know. of the Shenandoah Valley, Dayton, veils soft and hazy! Glendale, California, of this in letter to the Lon- Arabian dancers with C. R. Bishop, of symphony a For cents worth, it’s a wonderful show! Student Residence But here come the , they’re hopping like mad! 60 writes: “The fact remains that to date don Athenaeum of November 19, 1881. but Piano, Voice, Violin, Cello, Composition, Badio, Speech, Send $1.00 for High School Academic and Music Shrill as a whistle and fully as glad. Painting, Ceramics. Ten Rote Pieces for the Pre-School Child there are but eight extant Schubert sym- there are critics who think the sum of School credits. Vocational and Psychological Guidance. V development. The best for dessert in this course of sweet bowers— Supervised recreation. Personality and phonies. . . . The confusion in numerical Grove’s arguments inconclusive.” Excellent cuisine. Write lor booklet Dept. 22 Is the elegant dance, the Waltz of the Flowers! Play Myself Book No. 1 order is due to the way in which Schu- I am immensely grateful to all the CINDERELLA MRS. WILLIAM HENNE to help Couldn’t think of a happier hour of practice. Advertisement bert’s publishers, Breitkopf and Hartel, people who took so much trouble 3001 Pacific Avenue See February Etude by P. I. Tschaikowsky numbered the symphonies.” me to get this matter straightened out, And for 75 cents, our salesmen will wrap this. EFFA ELLIS PERFIELD K. G. Julius Gold, of Beverly Hills, writes a and I hereby thank them all. — arr. by Ada Richter 103 East 86th St. (Park Ave.) New York City OSMOPOLITAN THREE LITTLE PIGS Twinkle your toes and dance and dance, SCHOOL OF MUSIC Philadelphia Conservatory music by Ada Richter But watch old Father Time advance, President CLARENCE EIDAM, Three little Piggies all squeaky and nice, ’Cause at twelve o’clock the silks turn to tatters; ROSSETTER G. COLE, Dean Of MusiC Founded 1877 Set out one fine day to find Paradise. 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DECATUR, ILLINOIS But why tell the end? You know it so well! Offers thorough training in music. Courses leading to of Music cjt. tell. degrees of: Bachelor of Music, Bachelor r of These pieces go with it, I don’t have to Education, Master of Music, and Master of Music Education. Offering complete courses in Piano, Voice, Organ, Popular? Yes! According to census. Member of the National Association Schools of Music Violin, Cello, Brass, Woodwinds, and Percussion in- Price? tell it cents is! JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Bulletin Bent free upon request struments, Public School Music, Composition, Church They me that 60 W. ST. CLARE MINTURN. Director Music, Musicology. Chorus, Glee Club, Orchestra, Band. Faculty includes members of Boston Symphony, Bache- with music by Ada Richter lor’s and Master’s Degrees in all musical subjects. Dorms. Catalog. COLLEGE OF MUSIC. 73 Blagden St.. 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