Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1870-01-21
Wayerly Musical Com
yention.

CDilohS oAZEITE.
The cadence of the Northern Iowa
Musical Convention scarcely died
away, ere the Musical Association of
Waverly announced another Con-
vention, held last week, under direc-
ton of Prof. III. r. Palmer, of Chi
cago. Having the rare good fortune
to be present. We cheerfully bear wit
ness to the enthusiasm, and most
grtifyIng musical results. The num-
Der in attendance was about two
hundred and forty. and while the
weather was not propitious, yet each
hour brought with 1t an increase of
number and interest. Prof. Palmer's
most happily combined pleasure, hard
work, and musical benefit. He gave
abundant evidence throughout the
whole Convention of peculiar fitness
and thorough professional preparation
for his chosen work. The singers
also studied the heavy, difficult cho-
ruses with a patience and persever-
ence we'll deserving the highest COM
mendations. The citizens of Waiver
ly entertained those from other
places free of charge. This act of
hospitality with the very generous
courtesy shown to all by the officers
and members OF the Association have
won for Waverly, laurels of exqui.
site beauty, and formed one OF the
brightest spots, that faithful men,
DRY viii oft bring to view. AS usual
the effort eliminated in a good con-
cert, ON Friday evening. While the
programme required three hours the
enthusiasm kindled to the end. The
solo, duet, and quartette singing was
excellent. The humorous element
was most laughter exciting. Among
the most difficult pieces rendered
was solo and chorus for female
voices entitled "charity" by the i'm
mortal Rosini, who serves as the con-
Meeting link between the great past
and present period of musical history.
notwithstanding was the performance
calling from Prof. Palmer, the de-
served compliments 'never had q
better chorus of ladies'" Not less
interesting was the almost matchless
chorus, "The Heavens are Telling
from Haydn's celebrated "Oratorio
of the Creator" In this the singers
grasped the sentiments, force and
grandeurs of Haydn and the effect
was wonderful. After the passing OF
resolutions complimentary to Prof.
Palmer, and the officers, members
and friends of the Waverly Musical
Association the exercises closed al
did those of the Great National Peace
Jubilee, with most successful rend.
ering Of one of Handel's master
pieces the "Hallelujah chorus
Thus closed Convention than
which none has ever contributed
more to the advancement of the ideal
of Musical arts, In the Cedar Valley.
It is a matter of congratulation that
in the United states, Music has
the promise of being regarded as
something higher than a mere super.
fetal accomplishment, and that Its
true Significance as moral and spir.
itual power for good is becoming
more fully recognized. Then lei
m G:sical people of every VILLAGE,
town ana city organize, and we shall
soon have a controlling power for
the conservative of the rights and
interests of musicians, and elevate
the Divine Art to a standard, COM
mensurate with Its position among
the humanizing and beneficient
science, and with the intelligence
and social strength of its true follow
ers. LII. BUM.
Cedar Falls Jan. 10, 1870.