Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-06-01
Band Coaventior..


BAND Conyention.
IN accordance with previous notice, the Bands
in Northern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania,
mot ii Empire Hall in Warren, Ohio, on Wednes-
day. the 18th day Of May. 1853.
On motion, w. L. Clark, of the Boardman
Band, was called to the chair. and John H. King,
of the Canfield Band, and A. Sturgeon, of the Co
lumbisna Band, were appointed Secretaries.
The object Of the meeting having been stated
byths chairman, the convention adjourned to meet
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TIulsdsy. g o,clock. A. M The Bands assem-
bled, and under the direction of the Marshal of
Ire day, Mr.. George Seeley, they formed into
procession, headed By the Columbiana Brass Band
After marching through the principal streets, they
formed hollow square and played in chorus that
sesIenlivening air. .Lafayette's Welcome" after
which they returned to the Hall, where it was re-
solved that . concert be given by all the Bands
present, at that place, at 8 O'Clock, P. NJ. After
the adoption Of said resolution, the Convention
was ably addressed by Dir. Cox, on the subject and
science Of music generally.
When on motion, a committee consisting of one
from each Band, were appointed to draft resolu-
tions for the Convention, when the meeting ad-
journed I'LL o'clock. at which time the Bands
commenced and gave their farewell Concert.
After the Concert the Convention adjourned till
Q o'clock, A. M, on Friday.
Friday Morning, s O'Clock A. M.
The meeting was called to order, when the
COMMITTEES on resolutions reported the following,
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Whereas, The science Of music, whether vocal
or instrumental, is science which if properly
cultivated, tends not only to expand the intellect
Z, enlarge its powers, and to fire therein with
warmer zeal, and more fervent ardor, but it i'm
proves and elevates man morally and socially,
softening the aspirations of his nature, calming
the rough tide Of his passions, thus adding an in
calculabie amount to the same. of those higher and
holier influences which are calculated to make
man what he may and what he should be in the
scale Of human existence. Therefore,
Resolped. That the end and object Of ailmusical
organizations, whatever, should be moral and in
teilectuai Improvement.
KcsSsred. That if these organizations do not
subssrve this ead, and these objects. those who
engage in them are alone responsible for thus per-
vertiag Gods nobiest gifts, and rendering it
curse.
Resolved. That music, like any other science,
to be practiced successfully, must be understood
thoroughly, and to be executed tastefuiy, must be
studied carefully.
any village or place, who encourage and sustain
good Band of Music that is conducted by respect
able young men, who make melody for the ears
and hearts of the million.
Resolved, Tint in the cultivation Of vocal and
instrumental music, We find Pheasant aud profit
able recreation, conservative in its character. re-
deeminc from many OF tho vices of our day, cheer
In. and enlivening the mass as we'll as ourselves.
Rssolved, That all musicians should have their
marx vet high, not satisfied with any ordinary ac-
uuirern e,,ts: but work and move on till they have
attained If possibie the airy pinacte of musical
fame.
Resolusd, That when this Convention closes, it
saiourns to meet in Garfield. Mahoning county.
Ohio, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, be
Ing the ssth, 2stt, and soth days Of September,
next. That C. NJ. Patch, Of Warren; George
Watson, Of Hanover; Edwin Hull, Palmyra
Reuben Strickier, of Columbiana; D. C. Cool
man, of Ravenna; John Day, of Deerfeld; John
nj. Braden, Of Mercer; John Marsh, and William
Birely, Of Pittsburgh; chas. Frank, and John M.
Leland, Of Cleveland; E. Bedres, of Meadviile;
II. Chapman. Of Rootstown; w. I. Clark, of
Boardman; John Fry. of Louisville, Stark county,
Ohio; ]. w. Canfeld, of Garfield; George H,
King, of Youngstown; e. H. Gilbert, Of Smith
vile; John Parsons, Of Windham; &c. Pardy,
Of Wadswerth; H. S. Abbey, of Akron; and
Weston Roller, of Wooster; are hereby constitut-
ed 4 committee of arrangements, each for their
respective Bands, md that A. M. Titus, and John
n. King, sre requested to see to the publication
Of suitable handbilIs, and to make such other and
further arrangements as they may deem necessa-
" for the occasion.
Rssosped, That we tender to Mr. Cox, our unit
Cd thanks for his able address delivered on this
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Resolped, That the Editors of the various papers
in the counties Of Trumbull, Mahoning, Portage,
Coiumbiana, Stark, and Mercer, be requested to
publish the proceedings Of this Convention, and
ali others friendly to the science of Music.
on motion the Convention adjourned.
w. Z. CLARK. Chairman.
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