New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-08-15


led The influence Of individual and class Instruction.
public lectures on the great composers, piano and
organ recitals and concerts. have done much al
Chautauq to establish critical taste.
ChautauQua has maintained the same high standard
In It's music school that characterlzes all Its college,
school and class work. and has been consistently
wise and progressive In the determination to foster
and establish only the best music. as nso In the
choice of men TO direct the music department.
The Chautauqua school OF Music IL under the
direction OF DR.. II. Il. Palmer, of New-forR, who
teaches methods and analytical harmony. W. ii.
Sherwood, In the plano department, Is assisted by
H. A. Keso L. S. Leason instructs pupils in primary
and intermediate harmony and sightreading. J. II.
Wheeler has charge of the department OF vocal
culture. assisted by Mr. Leason /. V. Flager Is in
structor In organ music and teacher OF advanced
harmony. Bernhard Listemann Is teacher Of the
VIOLIN and II. Merrill principal OF the department OF
elocution.
Mr. Sherwood. of the Chicago Conservatory Of Mu
Sic Is conscientious and ndeatigable teacher while
his public recitals meet with high appreciation. His
control Of the technical OF the planoforte
the power, variety and delcacy OF his wrist action
have been compared to those OF Rubinsten His excel
lence in Interpretation lies In delicate OF pro-
portion. In grasp Of the composition whole and in
careful study Of climax.
Mr. Keso Is "a teacher Of great ability and has sys
tematlzed In valuable way the new principles de-
veoped by Mr. Sherwood in the OF hand, arm and
wrist. Mr. Sherwood and Mr.. Keso have every avnil-
able hour engaged for private lessons. In the evening
Mr.. Keso may be seen riding brisky toward one OF
the city gates for country outing, while Mr. shcr-
wood takes a spin the bicycle.
During July the music school under the general
supervision Of Mr.. Leason. His In organizing
and trimming the chorus marked and his popu-
larty attesed by membership nearly double that III
any preceding year. Mr. Leason Is wellknown and
successful teacher Of the voice in New York, and Is
member OF the faculty Of the Metropolitan College OF
Music. Harry Wheeler gives daily lectures on vocal
physiology lie also lectures upon vocal methods
and the to pursue In the cultivation OF the
voice. Mr.. Wheeler for thirteen years teacher OF
singing In the New England Conservatory Of Music, ana
is now Connected with the Chicago Conservatory He
also has charge Of the vocal department ut the North
western University, and is voice examiner In the Col
lcge Of American Musicians. "VOcal Physiology and
Singing contains the results Of his experience In voice
training The advanced pupils of the voice class have
given several hghcass song rectals during the sea
son.
I.v. Flagler is the organlst and musical lecturer
at ChautauQua. He has charge OF the origin depart
and Of the classes In advanced harmony counter
point and composition Mr.. Flagler has studied under
the best masters Of Europe, and for eight years
Organist and director Of music in Plymouth Church.
Chicago For several years past he has given lectures
on musical topics and recltals throughout the United
States. He treats his subject in popular style, CIV
ing graphic and realistic accounts OF the great com
posers and analysing the music In comprehensive
manner. Mr.. Flagler's compositions for the organ
are widely and favorably known
A new member Of the music faculty Is Bernhard
Lstemann, Of Boston, student OF David, Joachim and
vieuxtemps Since 1867 Mr. Listemann has made his
home In America. lie is well known as solo
yionist of the Theodore Thomas Orchestra OF New
York. MS leader Of tho Boston Philharmonic Club the
Bernhard Listemsnn Club and the Boston symphony
Orchestra. lie has the soul and the expression OF
the genuine musician, with unlimited mastery OF the
difficulties Of execution and all equal mastery OF the
beauty and appropriateness Of tone. He is equally
happy in classic music and in bravura playing and
I'm all his Appearances before Chautauqua audiences
has gwen great satisfaction ind pleasure The class
rooms of this department Of the Music School in
tho Pier Building, whore the blending tones from master
and pupil give harmonious greeting 70 arriving Ciau
tnuquans.
Professor Merrill is professor OF elocution and ora
tory In Vanderbilt University. Although this Is his
first year al Chauauqua. he is held in high esteem by
virtue Of earnest and serious work In the classroom
and of varied and decided talent the platform.
Professor Merrrs instruction is based on principles OF
natural expression and does not consist In mechanical
adherence TO rules His comprehension Is broad and
his presentation Inspiring. Through his profound and
allie treatment eiocuton becomes refued sit, sns-
gestive rather than realistic. course OF lectures
upon the principles Of expression related to phras
ing in music have been highly appreciated By the music
students.
The problem OF classrooms and Of practice instru
mens for students In these various departments is not
small one. Mr.. Sherwood is at home for instruction
In q In the new Arcade Building. the entire upper
door OF which Is dedicated to recitnls and concerts
and Is definitely known rs Sherwood Hall. The Pier
Building, besides eforng for classes In violin and
IN voice culture, hos number Of rooms containing
practice pianos. Scores Of pianos for practice are
housed 10 Odds and epds Of places, with nsadsHcd
cry for more. plumber OF oneroom cotnges. cvolu
tons from carly camp meeting tents have been rele
ested 70 tho lvs fheRy settled pert Of the town. and
these scareely larger than tho instrument give
eagerly embraced opportunity to coming masters No
possible basement attic space is unoccuped by these
dllgent pupils. At hours when the amphtheatre Is
not ctherwse engaged. subdued strains from the pipe
organ tell the story Of instruction by Mr.. Fiaslcr
Chorus instruction also takes place here daily. The
chapel. used as place Of worship during the winter
ason BY the permanent residents Of the place. affords
! eonvenIent room for Professor Merrilps classes.
M rspd growth of ChautsuQua demands greatly In
creased accommodations, and nov buildings are q
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