New-York tribune., 1869-01-01
MUSIC.
A NEW CHORAL SOCIETY.


We have already alluded to the new choral
society which organized in the bosom Of Trinity
Parish eabout four months We learn that it has
made satisfactory progress with its preliminary rehear
sails and business arrangements and that there every
prospect of s giving three public concerts in the
Of the Winter In the plan Of its foundation there
elements Of which wanting In all the
other musical societies Of this city There are neither
dues nor initiation fees the society Stag for
money and the corporation Of Trinity guarantees the
Of 1900 out Of plethorc treasury toward defray
Ing the expenses Of each The adopted by
the association Is "The Church Choral Union" The
nucleus around which 1t Is formed Is trained company
Of 100 singers composing the choirs OF Trinity Church
and 1T. = Johns. st. Paul's and Trinity Chap
els. The musica director ID DIR. James Pech. senior
organst Of the parish gentleman who has had expert
conductor inlEngland. and he will be aided by
competent chornasters and assistants Around this
nucleus 1t Is expected that large and efficient chorus
will be collected y Of the afation Of other local
societies. which, while preserving their own identity VII"
independence. viii unite with the Choral Union Oh sranu
occasions for the purpose Of rendering the great
the masters Of Oratoro whithe massive effects anu
fu pre paration which they require These anAe" o'
eties will reheare occasionally under Dr. fechs 'uP
vision. although the greater part Of their training WI" VI
course be done by their own leaders Should ther ne
cessitics demand, they will somstimcs Eeee'o P"
MARY assistance from Trinity Parish seveai huucu
singers belonging various sister societies nave
Joined In the enterprise. that the nrs' con'e'' wiz
probably be given by Of the largest chorusese
heard In this city.
We ara notsruersly in favor Of multiplying choral 30
cIetes IN wny single city, trouble with those we nave
now h, that they arc ANAL for the work they under
tahe. all combined would hardly furnish chorus large
enough for proper performance Of "The Messiah But
bcs,de be,ns small In numbers they are weak III spirit
They MAKE no progress; they offer no inducements TOT
consolidation: and We have little hope OF better things
from their until hey grated upon more vigorous
stock and rid Of the dead wood that now ncumbers
them. perhaps the Church Choral Union being spared
NIL pecuuarv and placed upon founda-
tion which makes its permsneucs almost matter OF
course. may display enthusiasm and intelligence
which will stimulate tho Harmonic Society. tho Men,
dcssohn Union, and other organizations to new life;
perhaps it may virtually swallow them up perhaps II
with only upon occssion draw OF what strength they
have At any rate ws think 1t viii do good. aud await
the opening Of " career with deep interest.
MUSICAL NOTES.
New bills are offered by both the opera
hofic companies for next week. Az Pixies Opera House
MIR Batcmnn In to bring La FrchOie," which few
l,s ago was Ohenharhs latest work. but that prolific
workman makes an opera or 80 ovcry week We suppose
a." lngcr \ novelty IN Paris though II Is new To
t.. .a.A Annl..x- (lrnn