The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-26
MUsIo rHAoHHRs IN sEssrox.
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Tho Music Teachers Convention went bravely
10 work again yesterday morning and, despite
the heat, disposed OF a long and intricate pro-
gramme. An air OF semtfostivity Is impaired
to what would otherwise DO entirely serious pro-
ceedings By the airy gowns and brilliantly gay
hats of the women who iuttcr about the hall or
gather in little groups and chatter about music,
bicycles, or any equally absorbing theme during
the progress Of the exercises. A symphony or a
song recital is all tho same to them; they como
and go. gather into groups; and chatter just
the Same.
Tho feature Of the business meeting yesterday
morning was the debate caused by the PROPOSE
ton to change tho basis of membership in tho
association by apportioning 1t among the uni
v~ersities, colleges, orchestral associations and
choirs of the country, and also to have delegates
appointed from these to the convention. The
committed, and 1t will report again this morn.
Inf o women, doror,mo,t Unvo n Iona nro.
Rramme in the auditorium in tho afternoon, one
Of the agreeable Incidents of which was the per-
Gaertner, Laura. Danziger-Rosebault who
composed the number, accompanied Miss Gacrt-
University nearly. all tho leading educa.
tional institutions In the country were rep
f fssseS sa and ,6 sSS a pa5t i, of t Rrot sissSs,i Sno w a.;
sufficient evidence of the ettonsion that Is at
present drawn to the proposition to make music
q part of the college and university curriculum.
Tho speakers were A. J. Goodrich OF Chicago,
Prof. Il. NJ. Dickinson of Oberlin, O.; w. j. Hen
derson, President Charles Cuthbert Hall Of
Union Seminary, Prof, A. A, Stanley of Ann
Arbor, Prof. George Coleman Cow, and others.
In the evening there was q large attendance
at the concert, and the interest centred in tho
production Of Harry Rowe Shelloy's symphony,
in the key Of e fiat major. Mr.. Shelley, who 10
q pupil OF, Dyorak, is already known as a COM
poser, and this latest composition must be set
down to his credit as showing a development Of
melodio gifts. The symphony has the usual four
movements, each OF them distinct, with no at
tempt to create connecting links between them.
The chief theme of the first movement is q broad
and harmonious melody; the second movement
counter theme on tho horn that is very effective.
Tho scherzo theme is full OF vitality and bub.
bles with merriment; the romantic spirit
enters here and Ia continued in the finale.
Altogether It is q strong, fine piece Of work
and one which will add to the reputation
Of the composer. Tho audience was in a
friendly mood and gave the symphony a &c.
NAL reception. This was one of the two great
musical events. of tho convention; the, second
VIII DO on Monday evening, when tho Elijah"
will be given by the Brooklyn Oratorio Society,
with eminent soloists and a number of picked
voices added. In the mean time the general
public IL invited to attend the various organ
recitals given in different churches throughout
the city, all Of which are free.
To-day there will be o conference on Musical
Journalism" and the critics will have their say.