Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-10-28

CLOSING CONCERT OF THE WESTERN
VERMONT MUSICAL CONVENTION AT
MrDDLEBURY.-The closing exercises of
the Musical Convention which had been
in session four days at Middlebury, wee
characterized by an exhibition of artistic
skill that augurs well for the interests OF
music in our State.
On Friday evening last, the beautiful
hall of the new public school building
was filed TO overlooking with an appreci-
alive audience who expressed their ap-
prevail of the performance in an enthusi-
astic manner; and Professor, Emerson
was fortunate in the choral selections
made for the occasion.
We have only space for brief review
Of the Concert. The chorus seats were
occupied by about two hundred ladies
and gentlemen who gave good evidence OF
the careful training they had received
during the rehearsals. Mr.. Samuel C..
Moore Of Burlington, presided chiefly at
the piano, which was one Of Steinway's
first-class square instruments, procured ex-
pre-sly for this Association by Mr.. ii. a
LYON Of st. Adams The choral parts
were aided by an alto cornet, which wac
skillfully and judiciously performed by
Mr.. C. r. Merriam Of Middlebury. \
HYMN entitled "Soft be the Gently Breath
ing Notes." opened the evening exercises,
followed by an anthem chant, The Love
OF Christ" and during the evening, four
or five other anthems and chorus glees
were introduced with pleasant effect; but
the solo performances are entitled TO spec
I isl mention as being more than ordinary
\ in good taste and merit. Mr.. i. L. Phil
I lips OF Nashua, New Hampshire, sang a
serenade entitled "Nou Vero," which
was we'll received Mrs. Vose, of Port
! Henry. New YORK repAs.~1. a-.-e4--ri'
/ the song of the previous evening, "Ihe
Bird that came in Spring" which was en-
cored, and the lady favored the audience
with cong entitled Beware, She Is
Foolirg Thee" Miss 4. NJ. Granger Of
! Boston, gave a celebrated "Polacca Aria
from Puritani, which was eDcored and
acknowledged by Miss Granger in the
beautiful ballad entitled Il Cannot Sing
the Old Songs" During the evening
Miss Granger sang a song, tho "Cuckeo
Song and also took part with Mr.. Phil
lips in duet entitled DUAL Mara, and
we may say here that the efforts of Mis-
Granger were entitled TO the highest
praises, as finished specimens of her kill
in rendering whatever she was called upon
to perform. Mrs w. y. Oliver of Rut-
land, was received with the enthusiasm
which her previous efforts at Thursdays
concert inspired-she being. favored at
each evenings appearance with vociferous
encores, TO which she responded with her
usual grace and artistic skill. Mr.. Moore
delighted the audience with one of his
inimitablo piano solos, and during the
evening performed, with Mrs. Frank Bond
Of Middlebury. a duet OF great beauty.
During the evening, Professor Weber of
Middlebury College, as charm Of com
lowing preamble and resolutions:
UherC1s. Music as the special organ for
the expression OF the emotional nature, il
one Of the most elective Instruments OF
social, e,;hetic, moral and religious Gull
ture. and
Whore0S. This art is yet in the infancy
of it, development among u, and may
become, we believe, a great power in the
growth and elevation Of our national
character and the production of true
and lofty patriotism,
Res0lced, That the holding of musical
conventions In this State, for the purpose
of elciting the latent talent, and encourage
ing the love and practice of music among
the people generally; improving the ser
vice of song in the sanctuary, and bring
ing into more extensive use this impor-
taut means of home culture and enjoy
ment, are productive of much benefit and
worthy the encouragement OF all true
lovers of their kind.
Res0lced, That the thanks of this Con-
vention and of all who have taken part in
or listened TO its exercises, are due to the
officers of the association who have had
charge of the arrangements, and owing TO
which, with the blessing of God, it has
been made so successful and enjoyable.
Resotced, That we tender our sincere
thanks to the accomplished Professor,
l.. o. Emerson of Boston, for his ex-
cellent instruction, by which we have
been greatly profted, and express the
hope that he may be long permitted to
teach the people in the noble art of music
sic and inculcate, especiallyas he has done
is this Convention, the importance of max
ing church music an act Of true worship, q
service of the heart as well as under
standing.
Res0lced, That our thanks are due to
Miss A. NJ. Granger of Boston, Mrs. VIM.
n. Oliver of Rutland. Mrs. Vose of Port
Henry, New York, Miss Hayes of Yer
gennes, Mrs. e. p. Phillips of Nashua,
New Hampshire, Mr.. 8. G. Moore of Bur-
lington, Vermont, and other soloists, for
the important part they have contributed
to our entertainment.
Reso9ced, That the Convention returns
thanks TO the railroad companies for the
courtesy of free return tickets.
Reso1red, That in the opinion of this
Convention, instruction in music should |
be provided for our common schools. and |
that We viii do what We can speedily to |
secure this valuable addition 20 our sys-
tenn of public edpcstion.
Resosoed, ThSt We 60 from this Con-
vention with deeper eonvictioo1of the dig
nifty and practical worth Of nusio; ana
that We viii sndssvoe - ssouse II more
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