The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-17
NJ USIC :,
Ava and Musicians.

The chorus work on The Fall Of
Babylon" is progressing in an sncour-
aging manner under the direction OF
Tallie Morgan. and n full rehearsal In
conjunction with the principal charac-
iers OF the oratorio will take place In a
few dGys The solo list includes Miss
Annstte Reynolds, Mrs Kate Crossin-
O'Brien, Miss Kaiser. Of Wilkes Barre ;
John T. Watkins. Joseph Burns and
several other talented yoca.ists in this
scc,on. Tho rendition OF the work
promises TO be one of the tinest known
in the history Of Scranton musical en-.
terprises.
Rockwell and Niyens charming
song. Told at Twilight, " will soon he
published. Tue composition. both
musicaly and poe ,ieally, contains ele
m-uts that cannot t.il to make 1t =
popular publication
go.
Probably the most meritorious mu-
steal organization in northeastern
Pennsylvania is the Stringsd seKtettc.
composed Of Scranton and Wilkes
Barre musicians who hold occa.
sonal meetings in the studio OF Robert
Bauer. the well known conductor The
s-Xlette Ia composed Of MessrG Bauer
and Hamburger. OF Scranton. and
Msssrs Hunston, Laciar. Albert Rip
paid and Thomas RippArd. OF wilkes
t0k
nate Ia receiving invitations to their
rehearsals are invariably treated TO
feast Of classic themes developed With
artistic grace
Professor Haydn Evans has been
made local representative OF the Lon
don College Of Music Examination,
Of parties in this section dssiring lie
grees from the institution will be con
ducted by him In future.
+ L. Southworth, the pianist Is
noted nc one Of the royal entertainers
In musical circles At the rec ,ut gath
ering Of prominent musical people al
his elegant studio IN tho Powell build
ing the guests were not only given a
feast musically speaking. bat tho soci al
and gastronomicsl features Of the At
Fair were also enjoyable. Such enter
taInmsns as the foregoing accomplish
much toward creating a kindly ssnti-
ment among musicians. and Mr. South.
worlh's example 10 worthy OF smula-
iion.
Miss Gertis Morris, a conscientious
young pianist, is giving instruction
with encouraging results 10 her many
pupils in the studio at Raub's building
formerly occupied BY Professor
Protheroo
The Lawrence baud 10 among the
promising young musical organizations
OF the city. The band, which Is under
leadership OF Allan Lawrence, is com
posed OF performers who care earn
est aud enthusiastic In their work and
will not be Satisfied with anything bu:
high achievements.
As musicians conductor and sue
cessful organizer Robert j Bauer.
leader OF tho we'll known B,ueg's band
and orchestra, has few peers In his pro.
fession. 1t isn lRmentable fact that
the average musician of extraordinary
talent usually lacks tho business aud
executive ability necessary to make his
natural talents profitable. The inS,ru-
mental performer or vocalist OF any
prominence whatever, generally has to
depend upon an assistant or manager
in order to reap financial benefit from
his or her chosen profession. Robsrt
Bauer. however, is fortunate in being
the possesSor of business as we'll as AZ
tis,ic ability and IL TO be congratulate ed
upon being lender Of one Of the best
organized and most successful musical
combinations In the land