Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-04-19
MUSIC TEACHERs' ASSOCIATION,
A Great Ga,h,rng 10 b. Held in New
York Ia June N.~i-

1t 10 the design Vi Pfesiden. IL, w.
Greene and his executive to make the
convention OF the Mueic Teachers
National association in New fork,
June Gath to 2Sth, the greatest conven'
ton OF professional musicians eveI
held. 1t is anticipated that at least
10. coo win attend, coming from all
parts of America and from the leading
educational centers OF Europe. Not
only la point numbers will this he
great meeting, but also because OF
the important phases OF musloai art
and education TO be considered, the
distinguished persons who VIII ettenu,
the importaat musical center In which
1t 10 to be held, and prominently
the results which Will be acco mpiiaheu
Tor the cause in America.
Many of the prOminent teachers OF
greuter Nv YorK have bsen sstir
since the beginning OF the year, ana
now the profession throughout the
entire community which VIII act as
host nnd hostess for the convention, is
show ing an eageTness 10 AID inimskinS
1t grand success, and eItendins d
most nearly welcome to the members
and friends who shall come.
The committees having In charge
the several divisions OF the program
report satisfactory progress ana each
member is Determined to see the pians
successfully carried out.
The committee on public school
methods and popular slgnt biDging oil
which Mr.. Frank DAmrosh is chair-
man, has secured Pro-. O6epaki OF
Philadelphia who VIII bring his class
Of little folks aud give exhibitions TO
chow the Proficiency 10 reading music
acquired by tht m under the methous
ne uses.
Professor George Coleman Cow has
associated with him on the committed
on music in the college and university,
Rev. DR.. Charles Cuthbert Hall, presi-
dent OF Union Seminary, IL. K. Krch.
biel, w. Z. b. Matthews, Z oiessor
Waldo 5. Pratt ana Professor Alber,
A. Stanley. Mr.. Cow lie meeting with
u hearty response to his circular letter
inviting the cooperation and assie'
,auce of the college presidents OF the
United States and the musical educa'
tors OF Europe.
Louis G., Elson OF Boston, whose
enjoyment OF a broad horizon in must.
cal literature is well known, VIII be
chairman OF the meeting TO be devoted
to musical journalism. Mr.. VIM. t.
Henderson anu Mr.. Manchester will
contribute to the program at the meet
ing.
A feast OF good music 10 assured and
among the attractions are recitais by
the members of the American Guild
OF Organists; two orchestral concerts
In which the Metropolitan orchestra
will lake part, the solsists being VIM.
IL. Sherwood, pianist, and Bernhard
Llsteman, the Chicago violinitt;
singing by the Arlon society OF Brook.
Ign; lecture recital OH early F,ench
music by Mrs. Regina Watson; an
address by Rev. DR.. Charles CuIh bert
Hall, president OF Union Seminary;
the performance OF prize compositions;
chamber Of concerts, piano and sony
recitais. The performances OF tbs
"Aiessiah" by a chorus OF 1000 voice.
unuer the baton OF Mr.. Flank Dam.
rosh is also special feature.
The musical exhibition, which is b
new departure In connection with
| Music Teachers National association
conventions. p omises to be an exten.
sive and attractive display, while con,
tributing largely to tue educational
side OF the affair. Ample space !.
provide Tor exhibitors IL the Central
Palace, where the meetings are to be
held. Many leading manufacturer
have already made application fol
space. All kinds OF musical insIru
ments will bs on exhibition, togethe
with the various articles and appli
ances used y the profession and stu
dents, which ara termed musical
merchandise. The publishes Will also
be well represented.