New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-29

acter made since has eQualled M>ndeissohn'e =
letter to Pastor schubrng twho put the book Of the
oratorio together for him): II figured to myself
Elijah as a. thorough prophet. sucn an one as We
might require IN our own day--enTgetlc and zeal.
ous nut also stern. wrathfu. and gloomy: a strik-'
ing contrast to the court rabbe and popular rabbe-
in fact. In opposition to the whole word. and yet
horne as ON angels wings" This IDEAL, which he
reached In his music forbds all esaggeration OF
cuotIon In the interpreter OF the part feeling OF
power should be paired with serenity and repose-
fulness and while there NAV be sentiment there
must never be lapse into sentimentallty Mr.
Davies has his voice I'm such admirable control and
IL srch a master OF enunclaton that he can be an
idea. prophet There Is much operate slack lef,
in Miss Russels singing, though she sang with mos,
convincing sincerity and honesty OF purpose and In
"IIear We Israel" fired her auditors with enthu-
sIasm With fewer inspirting moments. but also
fewer apses from the pure oratorio style the sing
ing NJ Mrs Bloodgood and Mr.. Williams most
satisfactory. Especially delightful was the lovely
quality OF Mrs. Boodgoods voice
4 ot,estion which affects popular musical educa-
tIou in New-York city IL pending in the Board Of
rducatIon. Following the line OF conduct al
readv adopted in other special departments the
Roald IL to appoint Supervisor OF Music A
number OF candidates for tho post have appeared.
among them Mr.. n Coe Stewart. for many years
c,,perinteudent OF Music IN the puDHc SCHOOLS OF
CrovaIand Ohio The friends OF Mr.. Frank Dam
rosch are also urging his appointment, and there
can scarcely be n question. In view OF what he II
doing 70 populariZe musical instruction by means
NJ his PEOPLES Singing Glasses, and his long ard
ALWAYS successful career az an educator. that his
onnolntment would give more general satisfaction
o,nong those who know the needs and possibilities
~ musical education in the public schools OF New
yorl. thSn that OF any other man. The matter 10
one OF the utmost importance, and II IL gratifying
nat the Board Of Education and i's committee
having II in charge acting with deiioeration
q nd circumSpection. IL has come TO De recognized
thu, Il IA necessary 10 systematic the instruction
uhich * given IN music in our schools. Uni
,or,nitv az method must be introduced " uniformity
81 results is to be attained. Heretofore the cost OF
music teaching has been less than $1,000 per year
for the special teachers employed twho were paid
Nv the hour and the regular teachers who have
received a pittancs in addition 70 their salary Tor
extra musical work done. The new plan. we be
lleve does not contemplate an Increase IN THIS
amount but so 1t be appropriated and expended
honestly carefully and wisely money 10 twice or
thrice that amount ought not 70 be permitted 10
stand in the way Of the Introduction OF a system
OF instruction which Will make music real factor
in the lives OF the future citizens OF w-fosk
The first step must be the appointment or wise.
Jealous and experienced musical educator as super
visor; the rest will follow: