Evening star., 1896-11-16
IN MUSICAL CIRCLES
Rehearsals fer the Sherman Memorial Service
e. to Begin This Evening.
Another Musical Organization Formed
-Other Interesting Items.

The Choral Society this evening will be-
gin the rehearsal of the three numbers
which it will sing in the Sherman memorial
service at the Congregational Church on
December . Two of these are from Men,
delssohn's "St. Paul." and the third is a
ladies' chorus by Foote, Into the Silent
Land" The service will omen with an in
vocation, close with a benediction, and will
include two organ numbers by DR.. Walter,
a Messiah aria sung by Mr.. Hoover, and
other numbers to be announced later. In
this memorial service all former members
ofthe Choral Society have been cordially in
v:ted to join. There will be time for only
three rehearsals, on November 49, % and
3O and it is expected that all who intend
singing with the society on December z
will earnestly endeavor to be present at all
three Monday evening rehearsals. The So
ciety meets dt Sheldon'S Hall, 1904 F street
nCrtnwt st, at . 30 pm.
The committee have decided TO issue tick
cts Of admission to the service Gree, of
course), which will entitle the holder to q
seat up to O'Clock, after which hour all
seats will be free. Tickets will be issued
to the singers for distribution this even
ing, and they may also be obtained
by any desiring to attend the service
by application to Miss Amy c. Leayitt 11o1
vermont avenue northwest, or to Mr. d. G.
Pfeifer, All 11th street northwest 1t is
particularly requested that any to whom
tickets may be sent and who cannot use
them will promptly return them tn Miss
Leavitt, at the above address, in order that
the committee may make the issue of tick
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Another musical organization. or rather
two, which will act in harmony. has been
effected in this city. AS whole, it VIII
PROBABLY be known as the st. Cecilia AS
sociation, although the name has not been
definitely determined upon The idea con-
templates large chorus, to be composed
chiefly of members of the different Catholic
church choirs, and an orchestra. which
VIII not only act as an accompaniment to
the singers, but will also be competent to
play the best class of orchestral music
The two who have been most active in
assembling the two forces are Prof Mari
ano Mama and Prof Henry Donch. Mr.
Mama has long been known as a musician
OF high abilities and a conductor of un-
usual capacity, and Mr.. Donchs attain
ments as an orchestra leader are recognized
by all musicians.
1t Is proposed to have Sunday night con-
certs, at which shall be given the best and
most melodious parts Of masses, oratorios
and other choral works, with ofrertory
solos and orchestral numbers from the
best masters. 1t Is understood that the
directors of the leading Catholic churches
have signitied their willingness to actively
cooperate in the movement. and that there
will be a united effort on their part to
make it a success The aim Of the new
association Is a high one, but 1t Is in the
direction of the elevation of a taste for
sacred umsic. and on that account merits
warm encouragement. Whether there will
be provision for passive or contributing
members or whether subscriptions will be
called for to sustain the running expenses
is not yet settled.
\ quartet under the leadership of Mrs.
Edwin Il. Perkins. is being formed for the
First Baptist Church, 10th street, to begin
9uty the first Sunday in December. The
members of the quartet are Mrs. Perkins,
soprano: MiSss Hettie Diver, contralto; Mr..
Joseph Finckel tenor and Mr.. Richmond
Bingham, bass. 1t is the intention of Mrs.
Perkins. owing to her duties teacher.
to supply the place of soprano with one of
her pupils. after the choir is started. Mrs.
Perkins will retain the directcrship and be
heard in solo work only.
The Washington Military Concert Band.
under the leadership of Will A. Haley, is
actively rehearSing for it's first concert
which will be given the 18th instant Mr.
Haley has arranged a program that cannot
fail to please popular audience, and 1t
will also afford pleasure to the more tech
nical musicians. 1t will include the Nv. v.
F." march. dedicated 10 the Veteran Volun-
teer Firenen of Washington by S. Naecker,
jr.; Wallace's overture to 'Marftana, Won
Weber's Invitation to the Dance" Toba
mis- Hearts and Flowers" q song and
dance from THE Lady Slavey." Conradi's
"A Musical Tour Through Europe" which
Will introduce the national airs OF the dif-
ferent countries visited: Bocherini's Minu-
ct, Gillets "Loin du Ball.. and selections
from the Wizard of the Nile The band
will be assisted by H. L. Stone. trombone
soloist, and Mrs. Hattie Meads Smith. So
prano both Of whom are well known. The
success of the series of concerts by this
band last season warrants Mr.. Haley in
believing that even greater prosperity will
be the result this year. The number Of
members has been increased, and now he
claims that it is not surpassed by any SIM
liar organization south of New York
the many friends of MIR. Harry w. How
ard will be glad to learn of his progress at
Berlin, where he went to perfect his
musical studies. Although an accomplish
ed musician when he left here he has been
working very hard to perfect himself In
all branches, especially conducting. In
letter received from him he says: Il at
tend six hours week of orchestra and
chorus practice and carefully study the
methods Of training a body of players and
singers. 1 hope to put to practical test
lieved that every large city needed a good
orchestra and a series of choral concerts
and i want to be instrumental in stocking
Washington in that respect" He is also
studying piano, organ, voice, composition
theory and musical history and attending
the regular course of lectures on general
musical subjects. He expects to go to
Paris in the spring. remaining there for a
while and then go to London.
The Washington String Orchestra enters
upon its third season this year. 1t has in
past seasons under the direction of Mr..
Ernest Lent established reputation for
tine artistic standard of its concerts, and
press and public have commented upon
them In the most favorable manner. This
amateur organization, supported by the
best soloists obtainable. desires by means
OF Its concerts to create fund for its
maintenance, and the generous patronage
of the musicians and music lovers of the
city is asked for to carry out this purpose.
The first concert of the season will be
gwen Friday evening. December II, at the
Unfversalst Church, at the corner of 18th
and l. streets. The orchestra on this occa-
sion will be assisted by Mrs. H. Clay
Browning. soprano, and Mrs. Ernest Lent
pianist The program TO be given al this con-
cert is we'll selected. carrying with 1t both
the heavier and lighter types of the classic
style of music. The orchestra will give
Meyerbeer's familiar Coronation March,"
two movements from a suite by Rob. c.
Stearns. La Colombine." by Ernest Lent:
iBoccherlnfs Second Minuet Celebre."
Easa Laub's Slavic Fairy Tale" the
Meyer-Helmund arrangement of the Ser
enade Roccoco" and two Spanish dances by
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