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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: APRIL 21, 191b. 11 B M U SIC By HENRIETTA M. REES. NE of the most interesting fk 1 documents it has been our I pleasure to read in a long time is tne nuueun (iyu) No. 49, of the bureau of education- sent out by the Department of the Interior cf the United States government. This is entitled "Music in Secondary Schools," and is prepared by Will Earhart. chairman of the committee on music, and Osbourne McConathy, chair rtian of th suhmmmir trr nn the course of study in music. Mr. Ear hardt is director of public school music in the public schools of Pitts burgh, and Mr McConathy of the School of Music . of Northwestern university. These two had the as sistance of a large committee of emi nent instructors in music, chosen from all parts of the United States. In preparing the report, two large aims were consistently held by the cominittee. The first was to pre pare a platform sufficiently broad for all proper phases of musical activity, however diverse, found in the high schools of the United States. The second aim was to provide practical help for administrative problems, by presenting in detail plans that in na ture and number are sufficient to fit a great variety of conditions. The report is in 10 divisions and covers the following comprehensive field: (1) The value of music as a high school subject; (2) three types of pupils; (3) music opportunities recommended for each type of pu pils; (4) required versus elective at tendance at chorus classes; (5) music courses recommended, taking up chorus singing, orchestra, glee clubs, music appreciation, theory of music and applied music, of school credit for outside work; (6) a plan for credit ing outside study in music under pri vate instruction; (7) credits for music irnecondary schools; (8) music for , boys, high schools; (9) music for girls' 1(Y Vim Viiarh erhnnl a a ; center for community music. In discussing the value of music as a high school subject, a brief outline nf 'what rhilrirpn learn in the ele mentary schools in music is given. Their short songs should have grace of melody and simple perfection of form, desirable both for musical ex perience and also to be consciously analyzed and valued. Technically by the end of the eight year, the pupil should learn almost all elementary theory, and be able to sing at sight fluently and in parts simple hymn tunes, and to sing with enjoyment after some practice a number of the easier choruses from operas and oratorios, as well as some e'aborate art songs and part songs. The values of music as a high school subject are stated and defined in regard to value for its aestheic nature, its value as a ...Ml.Jnir (nrr its valll in the worthy use of leisure and its value as a t vocational subject. IThe three types of pupils are the little interested or nonmusical pupils, the" interested but not particularly laULVU UUa, pupils. Chorus singing is recom mended for the first type of pupil, chorus singing either required or elective, for the second type, sup plemented with a course in theory of music, and music appreciation (both elective) and membership in glee elubs and for the third type of pupils the. school should offer chorus sing itfg,: required or elective, orchestra, glee clubs, music appreciation, theory of music, and specialized training in vocal or instrumental work, all elec tive. The arguments both for and against .the required attendance at choral sing in)?' are presented, and the conclu- interest is great, the committee rec ommends required chorus attendance. Where the music interest is slight. and the singing ability weak, greater proportionate time should be spent upon the development of musical ap preciation and less upon an effect at securing excellence in choral perform ance. Finally it is recommended that where the chorus singing is weak the glee club membership should be large, and where the chorus singing is good, membership in the glee club should be restricted and a superior type of performance required." In 'a lengthy discussion of choral singing which is recommended for pupils of all ages, the following points are noted: In the four-year high school the work of the different choruses should be sharply defined. In the lower years stress should be laid on the two" points: first, the use of music as a means for emotional expression, and, second, the development of a more in telligent understanding of the way music is constructed. In choosing material for chorus singing it should not be forgotten that,' although -music may ally itself with sentiments of religion, pa triotism, love of home, and so forth, and although it should never ally itself with less worthy associations, it is not to bp valued because of this alliance. Music is essentially tone, and tonal discourse, and is beautiful as music in proportion to the beauty of tone, the beauty of tonal procedure, and the beauty and nobility of mood out of which it sprang. Music in short need express musical thought only. Until this is admitted, understanding of musical beauty as a thing in itself can not be undertaken. - Music appreciation including a study of musical form, history, bio-j graphy of music, and aesthetics of music is especially suggested for the last two years of the high school course, although courses in this sub-; ject for younger students are also out- i liried. Here, as in other lines, the use of mechanical music reproducing ma chines are advised. The thing of all others which par ticular impressed me is the outline of courses in harmony. These may be for two or more years, for at ldast two periods a week and in these the following features are recommended as invariable: Ear training, instruc tion in the principles of melody writ ing, harmonization of melodies (in preference to the harmonization of figured basses), harmonic analysis, freedom and musical proficiency in the use of harmonic material. "Every har monic factor is like a new word in the student's vocabulary, and it is to be used by him in constructing nu merous musical sentences until he is familiar with all its merits, powers SHE WILL PLAY AT BOYD THURSDAY NIGHT r 'JF i V if (Katul CPouselt ' There is a double interest in the appearance of Maud Powell at the Boyd theater on Thursday evening, April 25, for it not only brings the foremost woman violinist, but it also brings Arthur Loesser, a brilliant young pianist, whose artistry and talent have been the delight of many audiences. Mr. Loesser is a pianist of infinite variety and technique, with a charming personality and comment far and wide. t Madam Powell is at the zenith of her career, and this tour, while it has been one of the most enjoyable she has ever made, is said by critics acquainted with her career to be the best. Her reper toire includes not only the beloved old classics but a number of new compositions, and the program now being prepared is designed to interest all classes of music patrons. Madam Powell is an American whom, born in Illinois, of pioneers of the central states. Her father was V. B. Powell, educator and writer, and her mother of Hungarian birth. Her uncle was the late Major J. W. Powell, whose explorations of the Grand Canyon caused congress to appropriate money to build and main tain a tablet in his memory. The pioneer instinct is strong in Madam Powell, and she explores new fields of music as readily as her forebears explored new lands and overcame new hardships. Madam Towcll has been the means of establishing per haps more "new" music than any other one artist. Her program will be: Sibelius Concerto, D minor, op. 47 (Allegro moderato.) Cesar Franrlc Sonata, A major (For piano and violin.) Duo: Mme. Powell and Mr. Loesser. (In four movements.) Allegro ben moderato. Atlegro. Recltatlvo Fantasia. Allegretto plu mooeo. (a) Chanson Indoue .... Hlmsky-Korsakoff (b) Dance of Klves Bszzlnl Piano solos: (a) Prelude Rachlmanlnoff Cb) A Flat Walt Chopin (c) Butterfly Etude Chopin (d) T,a Campanella ruganlni-I.ixit American group: (a) reep River Taylor-Powell (b) Little Firefly ( Wah-wah-tayasel) . . Cadman (c) Four Old Tunrs Powell and special qualities;" and free com position for the development of self expression through music, the criti cism of these efforts being directed rather to theit success in fulfilling the student's intentions than to the de tails of technical accuracy except in those points which have already been studied in the class work. The report also takes up the advis ability of allowing credit for applied music study outside of the regular school course, and suggests a plan somewhat similar to that which is al ready in force in the Omaha High school which was adopted at the first of the present school year. Personally, I think the recommen dation of harmony as a high school course with full credi: is the most im portant step in this report, rich with its musical value and sense. Har mony is the grammar of music, and one should not expect to be a great singer or player before they study it any more than one would expext a person to be a great writer before he had studied the grammar of his lan guage. The adoption of harmony into the high school course of the country and the selection of well equipped, talented, musical teachers to teach it will be the biggest step in musical appreciation and in raising the standard of musical knowledge and culture which could possibly be taken. When the Department of the In terior and the National Educational association in co-operation recom mend such important changes and op portunities as these in the high school course the day is not far distant when our musical education will be more closely associated with our general education, and when the music teacher and the music interpreter will enjoy a much closer contact with the rest of the community. Appoggiaturas. Aren't you glad that Maud Powell is going to play the Cesar Franck at her recital here? Eugen Ysaye made a great success conducting the Cincinnati Symphony orchestra. Although widely known in Europe as a conductor he is known but slightly in that capacity in Amer ica, his former fame resting solely upon his violin playing. Adolf Weidig, well known Chicago composer, sends word that when we finish our "Present Day Russia" sonata, published a few weeks ago in these columns, he hopes to play it. But we can't write any more until we know what else is going to happen in Russia 1 Musical Notes. A recital of piano music will be given by pupils of Jean P. Duffield at the Crelghton Auditorium, Twenty-fifth and California streets, Tuesday, April 2t, at 1:15 p. m. All interested are cordially invited to at tend. The music selected is of a high quality and many of the participants will play double number. Those taking part will be: Misses Frances Edgerly, Emma Ritchie. Emily Ross, Delia Erixson, Marguerite Pow ell, Wynne Fairfield, Margaret Bourke, Anna Leaf, Grace Lawrence, Winnifred Schaekel, Enid Llndborg, Margaret Past and Evelyn Ledwich. A miscellaneous musical program was given In the Young Men's Christian associa tion hut at I Fort Omaha on Friday evening, April 19, under the direction of Miss Helen Mackm. Violin, steal guitar, piano, readings and solo dances were given by advanced pupils of Emily Cleve. Luella Allen, Helen Mackin, Effle Steen Kittelson and Willard Chambers. 1 ST I I T7S fJL I cii m nepers tvT). $ H w7 H mm ft ft if .it w&Hy Suc"ev iw xz et-T JKL I in'lpstiirs 4nJ P0wm Changes Brandeis Theater Goes Back to Its Owners Who Will Keep It as High Grade House Mr. Albert Haberstro, basso, who recently accepted a lucrative position with the Red path Horner Chautauqua bureau of Kansas City, Mo., will make a tour to the Pacific coast. He will be featured with a concert company. Mr. Haberstro may return to Omaha in September to resume his teaching. Pupils of Mrs. Mary Eggleiton were heard in a piano recital Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Henry Vandahl In Bemis park. Those taking part were James Rushton, Joseph Rushton, Viola McEath erns, Jessie Farlee, Dorothy Cooley, Kath em Kimball, Joseph Lawrence, Wylie Thomp son, Janett Weire, Irene Vandahl and Mar garet Price. Underlining the Argument. "Did Mrs. Jims place stress on any particular part of her argument with her husband?" "That she did." "Where did she put It?" "On his head with . the broom stick." Baltimore American. Four Recitals to Be Given At the Hotel Blackstone . . y:A. - -ts i 1L 11. ' "r 1 The ball room of the Hotel Black stone will be the scene of a series of recitals to be given Monday and Tuesday, afternoon and evening, April 22. and 23, at 3 and 8 o'clock. The recitals will be given by Miss Ursula Dietrich, pianist and com poser from New York; Mrs. Florence Basler Palmer, one of Omaha's most delightful singers, and Miss Isabelle Radman, violinist. The recitals will be given with the assistance of the Artapollo, whose power of reproduc tion is one of the achievements of the day. For instance, Miss Dietrich will play numbers arranged for two pianos, and while one piano inter prets her own playing by means of the Artapollo, she herself will play the second part on another grand piano. Those who have heard Miss Die trich in these recitals know the real- MISS URSULA DIETRICH ly wonderful way in which the two in struments, one of them played by unseen hands, complement one an other V with a beauty and unity of ex pression that seems to be attainable in no other way. Miss Dietrich's programs are always entertaining and unusual. She has spent much study in presenting these unusual programs, and an opportunity to hear her will be eagerly sought. Mrs. Florence Basler Palmer's vocal selections will be accompanied by Miss Dietrich and the Artapollo, and Miss Isabelle Radman will be ac companied in like manner. In additions there will be repro ductions of the hand playing of fam ous pianists, and other numbers will be olaved alternately by Miss Die trich and the Artapollo, showing the perfection and the finish to which the instrument attains. ITH last night's oerformance AT the showing of popular W I vaudeville at the Brandeis came to an end, and Messrs. Le Marquand and Ledoux have relinquished the man agement of the house. The "popu larity" contest started there several weeks ago will be transferred to the Empress. Report has it that the Brandeis theater will for the future be managed by the Brandeis people, and that it will be maintained strictly as a high class theater, offering the Klaw & Erlanger attractions to Oma ha patrons. When these are not available the house will remain dark. George Brandeis will give the theater his personal attention, retaining Joy Sutphen as local manager. Further announcement in regard to the fu ture plans may be made later. It is promised, though, that some high grade shows will be presented there yet this spring, while next season it will be devoted only to the best of drama and musical attractions. "The Passing Show of 1917," under the managerial rUpection of Messrs Lee and J. J. Shubert, will be the at traction at the Boyd theater for four evenings, starting tonight (Sunday) and including a popular matinee next Wednesday afternoon. "The Passing Show of 1917" is, according to all ac counts, superior to and even more lavish than !1 its predecessors. The authors are those who contrived the 20 earlier successes that the Winter Garden sent forth to establish new records of popularity in theaters across the continent. Harold Atter idge pr6vided the dialogue and lyrics. The music was composed by Otto Motzan and Sigmund Romberg, the latter the composer also of "Her Sol dier Boy" and "Maytime," last sea son's and this season's, respectively, biggest musital successes on Broad way. The whole production was staged by J. C. Huffman under the personal supervision of J. J. Shubert. It seems incredible that so many elaborate and intricate scenes as are incorporated in "The Passing Show Of 1917" could have been dovetailed together so that the action would be continuous and lively. In the first, act there are 14 scenes, and in the second, six, a greater number by far than in any former Winter Garden extravaganza. Heading the list of these strikingly spectacular stage em bellishments arc a representation of a Yale-Harvard foot ball game in the Yale Bowl with 70,000 cheering spec tators in attendance and a gorgeous patriotic pageant, "Ring Out, Lib erty!" which utilizes a huge replica of the Statue of Liberty as its back ground. "The Passing Show of 1917," like its predecessors, docs not belie its name, for all the principal dramatic successes of the year are travestied. So elaborate and varied is the impres sive arrav of talent its cast includes that the roster reads like a guide to the theatrical milkyway. Only in a Winter Garden production can so amazing an assembly of ability be ma nipulated into an harmonious whole. The task of providing opportunities for all of these stars is best indicated by a list of the performers, which in cludes De Wolf Hopper, Charle-, (Chic) Sale, Johnny Dooley, Henry Bergman, Mildred Elaine, Rosie Quinn. Miller and Mack, Emily Miles, Earl Higley, Claude Allen, William Singer, George Schiller, Helen Car rington, Grace Hall, Bessie Hoban, Agnes Hall, Betty Touraine and the usual half hundred representatives of the Winter Garden's brigade of youthful femmine beauty. There are upwards of 3C inviting musical num bers, practically each of which en tails a change of costume by the chorus, resulting in a seemingly end less parade of novel and variegated costumes in artistic good taste. In brief, "The Passing Show of 1917" is said to be a big as a three-ring cir cus, and everything is new with the sole exceptior. of the illuminated run- Xtjciiasani At Me OrpAeum effective "comedy into their niind-rcading stunt called "Behind the Grandstand,' will be a special feature Something new in musical comedy is the headliner at the Empress theater for the first half of the week, "Quaker town to Broadway." It is B. D. Berg's new creation with pretty girls, costumes and musical numbers, and said to be far superior to any other act of its kind. The part of the Quaker miss will be taken by Irene Williams, Ned Norton, a young American with an ability to wear clothes, a good singer and dancer, plays the part of the Broadway sport. Delbert E. Benn will play the im portant role of the devil in disguise. Walker and Texas, natives of Mexico, present a comedy talking, fancy rope spinning and knottying offering. The rest of the bill for the first half in cludes Alice Hamilton, in her offering, "Lavender and Old Lace," and Wheeler and Potter in "A Phony Episode." For the last three days of the week the program is headed by George and Pajl Hickman, who present "Black Face Art." The Hick man boys are comedians, singers and dancers. Cummin and Seaham, eccen trics, offer an acrobatic act with a bit of burlesque. "Five Fifteen" is the title of a mystery farce, presented by Lorin Howard and company. Adams and Thomas complete the vaudeville end of the program with a comedy talking and singing number, entitled,. "After the Party." The success of Barney Gerard's "Some Show," with Edmond Hayes, at the Gayety theater the current week is not simply due to the fact that it is presented by a capable cast and excellent chorus, but it is prin cipally on account of the producer's proper conception of what style ot entertainment is most liked by amuse ment seekers. In "Some Show" Mr. Gerard has secured one of America's best known vaudeville headliners, Edmond Hayes, to head the com pany. Mr. Hayes, in his sketch, "The Piano Mover, has been playing the best vaudeville houses in the United States and Canada. Surrounding Mr. Hayes is a clever company of enter tainers and a score of handsome girls who can sing and dance. All the music was written especially for "Some Show" by Barney Gerard, Al; bert von Tilier, Bert Grant and Lew Brown. Several of the songs are bound to be popular as they have that melodious jingle that simply makes you whistle. Today's matinee starts at 3. Ladies' matinee daily all week No White Feather. "Pop. are the Crow Indians harder to fight than any other kind?" "Not that I know ot. What makes you think bo?" "Well, pop, a crow never shows the white feather, does It?" Baltimore American. 4 GRAND BALL Given Under the Auspices of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Wednesday Evening, April 24. Rushing' Hall, Tickets TSc 24th dt J Sts., So. Side. Per Couple. B0YD'S-4ST0rJIGI)TR "Popular" Matinee Wednesday Best Seats, $1.50 3eity Jfcrfcit ( IMPRESS) way, that stiple feature of these elab orate Winter Garden entertainments. "Upstairs and Down," one of the snappiest comedies to be presented in many a year is to be brought to this city after a year's run in New York City at the Cort theater; four months in Chicago, two months in Boston and one month in Philadelphia. Frederick and Fanny Hatton, the clever Chi cago critic playwrights, are responsi ble for this comedy, and they also have given theater-goers "Years of Discretion," "The Great Lover," "Lomhardi, Ltd." and "The Squab Farm." In the telling of the doings of a "baby vampire" and her attempt to follow the "primrose path" is one of the most amusing as well as original comedy themes as yet seen by any modern dramatic author. Laugh follows laugh throughout the three acts of the play, the lines are i bright, the epigrams brilliant ami the situations exceedingly ludicrous. With practically the same clever acting company as has been identified with the play's long and successful career will be seen during its coming pre sentation at the Boyd's theater Sun day night, April 28, for fne perform ances. John Hyams and Leila McTntyre, musical comedy stars and vaudeville favorites, top the bill at the Or pheum for the current week. For the past two seasons they came to Oma ha in musical comedy, first in "The Girl of My Dreams" and later in "When the Boys are Away." In vaudeville they arc presenting "May bloom," a playlet which affords ex cellent opportunity for them. Stuart Barnes, monologist, singing comedian and entertainer, is to present one of the feature acts. He gets most of his humor out of the affairs of Cupid. Harry Beresford a character actor, will be seen in the one-act play, "Mind Your Own Business." This vaudeville offering is a rollicking comedy, with Mr. Reresford portray ing a humorous old man. A. Robins is a humorous imitator of musical in struments. He has a vocal equipment which imitates the tones of t lie volin, cello, cornet, flute and zither. Alfred Latell, the well known animal actor, will be seen in his famous dog inter pretation, assisted 'by Elsie Vokes. I Harry and Etta Conley are to present , "At the Old. Cross 'Roads," in which! a boy and a girl are depicted in the throes of a country courtship. Han-I Ion and Clifton are to give an exhi bition of athletic feats. Their act is called "The Unexpected." Japanese fishermen will be shown in the films of the Orpheum Travel Weekly, and another feature will be Samur school ! scenes. Will M. Cressy and Blanche Dayne are announced at the Orpheum for the week of April 28. They will present I ine Wyoming Whoop, a satire on newspaper life, illustrating the fact "once a Yankee, always a Yankee," even when transplanted to the wild and woolly frontier. Harry and Emma Sharrock, who as the fairground fakirs MESSRS. LEL AND J, J. SHUBERT PRESENJ DeWolf Hopper Johnny Dooley Rosie Quinn Al B. White Helen Carrington John Miller Claude Allen TREMENDOUS TOOT ON TRAVESTY TRUMPET N, Y. WINTER GARDEN'S IN COMPARABLE REVUE Chas. (Chic) Sale Mildred Elaine George Schiller Emily Miles Earl Higley James Mack And 100 Other Stars. BOYD ith ONE NIGHT Thursday. April The Eminent Violinist 1V1AUP POWELL "Tlia Arm of a Man The Heart of a Woman The Head of an Artis." Prices 50c, 75c. $1.00, $1.50 Mail Orders Now nmm LIVER r.iOROSCO Presents Apr. 2S-2M0, tf ty i DV lf pis Greatest Laughing fuccess Mat. Wed. "UPSTAIRS AND DOWN" t. Comedy in Three Acts by Frederic and Fanny Hatte t. WITH A TYPICAL MOROSCO CAST. Week Starting Sunday, April 21 JOHN LEILA HYABrlS & MclNTYRE In A Model Playlet. "MAYBLOOM" Turpin's School of Dancing SPECIAL SUMMER CLASS For Adult Beginners Term Begins Monday, April 22, 8:30 p. m. List Your Name (or the First Lesson SPECIAL SUMMER RATES Studio, 28th and Farnam Tel. H. S143. OMAHA'S FUN CENTER" Dally Mats., Il-2S-S0c E'agt. 25-50-7J-$l GERARD PrsMitts BARNEY tamonu nayes THE PANtf movers la eeslusetls wlthCfinVIF CUAW Musical what all say Is awWlfc SHU VV BurlMiie Sersrd'a iraateit, most serfeot effort. Bsauty Chorus ef "Chasms" Olrls. LADIES DIME MATINEE WEEK DAYS. ALFRED LATELL, A. ROBINS The Renowned Animal Actor, The Walking Music Store "Le Chien Rlgolo With Elsie Vokes ' STUART BARNES Favorite Singing Comedian A Breeze From the Farm Charles Art HARRY and ETTA CONLEY. HANLON andCUFTON "At the Old Cross Roads" "The Unexpected" HARRY BERESFORD & CO. IN "MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS" (By Arrangements With Winched Smith and John L CeMea, Authors ol "Turn to the Right.) 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