The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-31
MUSICAL REVIEW.

A Detroit publisher sends us some very neat speoi-
mems OF music engraving which are equal to the
best efforts Of some Of our metropolitan publishers
In spite Of the traditional fondness for negro min
strel ballads, hreakdowns and those horrible vocal
and instrumental infections called medleys to which
Western musical literature has been 30 long en-
saved there are indications lately shown of better
taste and more elevated tone. We trust that the
day is not far distant when music publisher
will not be obliged to place trash before
the public and that teachers will not en-
courage 1t among their pupils. The eetab-
nshment OF conservatorles OF music In this city
with competent professors ID already Of much bene-
ct to the cause Of music Those institutions will
render the occupation of cnarlatan teachers an I'M
profitable one and will bring back the public to
love Of good music.
DitsOn Co., Of New York and Boston, publish the
following
"Esie vane" Song and chorus G. A. veazte,
Jr simple little ballad without much originality
or effort, but, nevertheless, possessing certain
naive grace Of its own.
reception March," A. E. Warren. Spirited and
Effective and good for beginners on the pianoforte.
1t Ia one Of Gnmore's band pieces, and is we'll
adapted for military band.
LAND OF Home and Beauty.n J. R. Thomas. One
Of this favorite composers pretty little ballads The
melody ana accompaniment are very taking and
"Ring on, sweet Angelusn Evening song Gou-
nod. quaint unpretending song, Of piaintive
"Upon the Danube River" Ballad. Hamilton
Aide. We hardly think that such an artist as
70 sy
There Is too much Of the danube river'' about it,
and Mn the melody e % y mo3o S,9 Not s.
able Tor Tony PASTORS or some similar establish
ment and therefore unworthy Of criticism.
"SaviOur, when in Dust Before Thee" Quartet and
Newton Rather
sufficient merit to commend 1t to the attention OF
church chors. There are some limitations In 1t OF
aBeyond the Smiling and the Weeping" Duet and
chorus. Newton Fitz. capital thing for some old
fashioned prayer meeting where cheerful music ID
''The Trumpeter." Song. W. speer; English
se rue o Enas air wr1
poor and violates accumulation and grammar in
many places.
"Espiegleries" Caprice Egghard. charming
work, fun Of grace and beauty and easy withai.
J. Il. Whittemore, Detroit, publishes the follow
SFound Drowned" Song and chorus. McChesney.
beautiful, touching melody, with an accompani-
ment such as true musician alone could devise.
"Come Home, Eillieu song and chorus Hazleton.
Of freedom" order. We hardly think that Mile
would respond to such cali.
equal to the subject-the loss OF the Evening STAR
40, Sing to Ne, Allie" J. Ii. Whlttemore. A very
charming song, with musicianiy accompani-
ment.
"Lottie Lee. Song and chorus Lockwood. Medi-
ocre The chorus and duet might be changed for
the BETTER
Hall Son publish the following:-
"Oh, ye Pretty Twnkling stars" Song. Charles
accompaniment Mr.. Henry should make change
in the last measure but OF this song. The trans
ton from A TO is too abrupt and grating to the
ear.
Peters publishes simple, unpretendng little song
by H: p. banks called Carrie with the Golden
Hair.n 1t Ia pretty, though 1t be not abstruse.