The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-29
COLLEGE OF MUSIC PROPOSED.
Prof. HOwe's Plan for High-Class instruction
of that Kind in This City.

Il is proposed by several who lead in musical
matters to establish here q college of music on a
broad basis. The city Is a good confer for such
if concentrated. would become very influential
ia advancing the science in this and adjoining
States. Aside from the regular ~recitals. con-
certs and ~feetivals. one Of the fine points OF such
an institution, with plenty of scholarships, would
be the bringing out of talent in families whore
there never would be the means available to fur
nish the broad culture necessary to the fullest
development of talent and genius. Again, it
would create q genuine interest in the work by
both the patron and student, tho donor of the
scholarship would be interested TO note the
progress Of his protege, while the student would
strain every nerve to take advantage OF his or
her chance and TO show an appreciation OF the
benefactors generosity. Another feature the
protector of the college would be pleased to in
troduce is the distribution of prizes similar to
those OF the Chicago Musical College, which has
become so successful This has o stimulating
effect on students in bringing out OF trios. quar-
tets and quintets with piano-forte and strings.
Concertos with orchestral accom- paninents and
like concerted works would DO ~eleyating in their
effect
Another probable result would be a concert
company which would form q neuclus for Q con-
cert and literary bureau This would represent
the college in concert work IN various sections
Of the State.
Prof. Jas. FL. Howe, the protector Of the in
stitution as has been partially outlined, is q
native of Massachusetts,, and is from Boston,
whore he spent many years studying and teach
ing in one OF the largest music schools in the
world. This. the New England Conservatory,
was organized and 10 now directed by DR.. Eben
Tourjee, we'll known throughout the country.
In 1884 the Professor was invited by Hon. W..
Z. DePauw to take charge Of the school of music
at the university which bears his mama. Sue
cess has followed HIS labors there for the last
four years. By strict attention to duty and with a
pleasant word for the enthusiastic or discour-
aged student or teacher. he has made friends
of student and parent, professor and trustee.
The Professor 10 now here. and has received for
his proposed institution the Endorsement of Mrs.
Benz. Harrison. Mrs. Eliza Hendricks, Mrs.
John c. New. Mrs. Joseph Mcdonald. Mrs. II.
p. Haughey, Mrs. Isaac p. Gray, Mrs. Caleb S.
Denny, Mrs. 7. l.. Sewall, Mrs. John p. Fren-
eel. Mrs. s. w. Morgan, Mrs. John w. Ray,
Mrs. Frank Blanchard, Mrs. A. M. Robertson,
Mrs. Emil Wulschner, Prof. Carl Barus, Prof.
Weegman, Prof. Max Leckner, Prof. Ora Pear
son, Mrs. Flora Hunter, Mr.. Emil Wulschner,
Mr.. n. W. Bryant, Miss Anna Wilcox. Prof.
Belcher, Miss Ella Nave and Mrs. Leon Bailey.
Professor Howe will remain several days, look
inc after this work.
On the evening of Dec. 4, the 165th recital Of
the DePauw School of Music, under the direc-
ton of Professor Howe, will take place at Rob-
erts Park Church, in which Madame Martha
Mattel, soprano; Mrs. John c. New, soprano;
Mrs. Leon Bailey, contralto; Miss Rosa Marquis,
violin, and A. Schellschmidt will take part