The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-15
THE MUSIC FESTIVALS.
How They Are Conducted and the Ex-
penses Paid.

How They Are Conducted and the Elk
penses Paid.
In order that the public may thoroughly
understand the basis upon which the
music festival is gotten up, and be in
hearty sympathy with the aims of its pr o.
Iectors, the managers present few facts
concerning it,
The basis upon which these festivals
are planned is that of voluntary service
and contribution from all home singers
and citizens participating The making
of money for any one is not for one mo-
ment considered. The members of the
executive committee do not desire any
benefit whatever from the festivals.
They not only give their time and work,
but also pay their way into the chorus
and concerts as all others do, not re-
ceiving even complimentary ticket for
themselves or families.
Dr.. Palmer, as conductor, receives only
a fixed and most reasonable sum for his
valuable services, and does not share in
the least in the receipts of the festi-
val The professional soloists from the
north are, of course, paid, but all home
soloists and accompanies not only volun-
tariIy give their services, but also con-
tribute towards the expenses.
The music books are bought at whole
sale by the association, and furnished to
profit on them.
HOW THE MONEY IS USED.
Every dollar received from the sale of
tickets is used in defraying actual run
ming expenses, such as rent of theater,
armory hall, advertising, orchestra,
printing, Dr. Palmer, soloists, music
books, ETC., and whatever is made
above expenses is held as a fund for fu-
ture festivals. An itemized statement of
1 4 -, !
inspection to all interested at the office of
the secretary and treasurer.
Should there be deficit the members
of the executive committee will doubtless
be expected to put their hands in their
pockets and make good the shortage
POOR BUSINESS SPECULATION
The enterprise is rather poor business
speculation when six gentlemen give time
and work, worth to them hundreds of dol
lars, share the losses, but not dividing
profits, and all home singers, from least
to greatest, not only give their services,
but contribute towards expenses and
without receiving the slightest money
benefit in return.
The music festival is run precisely on
such basis, and not either a money-mak-
ing or an advertising scheme for any one
Singers are required to pay because the
expenses could not be otherwise met
The cost of getting up the festivals is
large, and the receipts are always uncer-
tain. The first festival could not have
been held at all, but for the singers con
tributions, and il was not thought safe to
attempt the second one on other basis
Last year about $50 was cleared over ex-
penses, and it is hoped that the financial
success Of this festival may be such as to
give us a surplus over the expenditures,
which will enaple US in the future to
avoid calling upon singers TO contribute
other than their services.
The aim is to continue the festivals an
nually, making each one on a larger and
better scale than the previous One-and
eventually, when the new auditorium,
which will seat chorus of 500 with
audiences Of 1000 is built, making it a
great state festival in which singers from
the different cities may be brought to-
gether in grand chorus effect.
AN APPEAL FOR SUPPORT.
1t is evident TO all that the festivals are
given simply on the broad basis of love
for the art of music and pride in advanc-
ing the musical culture of the city, and
the committee appeals to the mu-
slc-lovlng citizens to give their sup
port and financial aid heartily and
we ask to sustain US by purchasing liDer-
ally the subscription course tickets, and
attending all the concerts; and that the
public pledge its support for the future,
so that the committee may feel warranted
IN assuming greater risk and increased
expenditure, which will insure a still
more elaborate festival for 1895.
G: II. Olmstead, ]. a. Bates,
W. N. Smith, f. E. Rebarer,
CPr'nceV Connerat, 2. M. Dougan,
The Executive Committee.