The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-27
THO COMING CONVENTION
OF MUSIC TEACHERS.
(By President Herbert WILDER Greene)

The leading features of the approach
ing meeting of the Music Teachers Ma
tional Association to he held in New York
City, June "A to %, 1897. are thoroughly
educational besides being attractive and
entertaining. The musical exhibition IS
intended to show the evolution of instru-
ments and progress in methods of manu-
facture; also the modes of music printing.
In a word, an opportunity will be afford
ed of glancing at the busy operations
rendered necessary by the activity of the
musical mind.
Then there are to be conferences. W nat
interested person has not sighed Tor Il
musicians congress? and although Such
a thing has scarcely been anticipated, IL
is nearly at hand. Questions vital to the
trades. to the profession. and to the ma
ton, in training the children and youth,
in our schools and colleges, are to be DIS
cussed by those familiar with the needs
of the times. Facts concerning the past
and present status of music study in col
leges and universities, as we'll as i'll COM
mon schools. will be submitted, from
which may be deduced conclusions affect
ing the means of advancing the knowl-
edge of the art Much interest is being
aroused and good results must follow.
A large attendance is assured. AT this
early day the list of those who have paid
membership fees for 1S97-9S is in the
hundreds. and the daily increase in very
gratifying. The programme committee
has definitely secured the Metropolitan
Orchestra (Seidrs), with Mr.. Arthur
Claussen as director, the Womanis String
Orchestra. the Arion Orchestra of Brook
lyn; William II. Sherwood pianist; Bern
hard Estemann, violinist; Mrs. Regina
Watson, of Pittsburg, for lecture re-
cital on early French Music lecture
pianoforte recital by Edward Baxter
Perry: an address by Dudley Buck; the
performance of a new symphony by Har-
ry Rowe Shelley, by Metropolitan Orches-
ira. directed by the composer organ re-
citals. model church choral services: a
performance of Handefs Messiah by
chorus of 1,500. orchestra, organ, and
eminent sooists. Frank Damrosch, direc-
tor: various concerts. essays, addresses,
discussions, etc.
i session. presided over ny Mrs. Iheo-
flore Sutro. of New York. will be devoted
ments in musical composition. interpreta-
ton. and theory. The relationship of song
and poesy VIII be considered in Il confer
ence between the National Society of Ei-
ocutionists and the Music Teachers Ma
tional Association.
Prof. George Coleman Cows Commit
tee on Music in Colleges and Universities
is preparing valuable information for the
Conference of College Presidents and
American and European musicians. and
the committee under Mr.. Damrosch has
formulated series of topics bearing on
public school and popular musical train
ing.
Prominent men are interested in the
meeting of musical journalists. of which
Louis G.. Elson, of Boston, will be chair
man. Charles H. Morse is taking pains to
arrange a profitable meeting ON the sub
iect of professional schools of music.
The recreative phase has not been over
looked The plans for the entertainment
of New York S. musical guests include ex-
cursions by steamer Mohawk, a banquet.
theater parties, shopping parties. social
events, etc.
The Convention has received the in
dorsement of men and women who lead
in all movements of education, and of the
rank and file also, who are cooperating
heartily. Publishers. manufacturers and
dealers. who have always been the friends
of the Association. and who recognize
that the interests of the trade and pro-
fession are identical, are eager to do their
share in bringing about the complete sue
cess Of the undertaking. The railway as
ISOLATION has granted rate of fare and
one-third for the occasion. and negotia-
TORS are in progress to so minimize the
cost of attendance that all who wish may
avail themselves of the advantages and
enjoyments. Many have signifed their in
tent:on of coming from far western and
southern States as well as from those in
proximity to the place of meeting. No
musician, student, or friend of musical
education, should miss this Convention,
but by their countenance and aid should
take this opportunity to make the Music
Teachers National Association what it
ought to be.
For particulars address Anne ID. Peay,
Nice-President for North Carolina, Dur
ham, y. c.