New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-26
THE CONVENTION or MUsIC TEACHERS

II was impossible to spend an hour wandering
about In the Grand Central Palace yesterday with.
out being impressed with the thought that one was
In tho presence Of a great force which was being
disslpated In a most lamentable way. The hun
dreds Of music teachers who are attending the
convention CT their National Association seem to be
n very sincere and industrious folk But also
an omnlvorous And the managers OF the affair
seem to have determined that all corners shall find
something TO amUse. II hot TO ecify them. Last
night at ar extremely interesting concert mot the
least interes ing feature being the opportunity
which II offered for study OF the attitude OF the
audience toward the art Of which they are pract-
tioners) there was a programme which contained
several pieces Of standard orchestral music,
pianoforte concerto played by one Of the best vir
tuosi that America has produced NIr. sherwood).
Russian folH-musc OF fascinating kind. an
admirable performance Of some violin music by Mr.
Bernhard Listemann. who lives in the grateful re-
membraDce CT the music lovers OF Ir. Theodore
Thomass earlier day in New-YOrk, and a new SYM
phOny by young native composer, whose develop
mont IL II pleasure 70 observe. Earlier In the
day opportunities offered I'm several churches
study the skill Of organsts who enjoy distinction
here and elsewhere and also TO hear pianoforte re-.
ctals. song recitdls the singing OF boy chors and
TO marvel at the attitude which women are assum-
ing toward the art under stimulus which II
would perhaps be prohtless TO discuss In hall Il
dozen or more different fields essayists and lectur
make for good II ii had been possible to give them
the careful hearing which they deserved. but the
presentation was made In the midst Of a hubbuo
which suggested an Industrial exhibition or
county fair, and he would be yenturesome man
indeed who would attempt 10 saw how much Of all
that said and done fell like seed IN good
ground. and how much was scattered among
rocks ard thistles Better leave such an attempt
unessayed
The most dignii.ed and significant Of the confer
cnces held WAS that which concerned Itself with
music I'm the college and university. II would De
comforting 10 all who are hoping that a time VIII
arrive when music study In the higher institutions
Of learning shall be placed to make II fac
tor IN general culture IL It could also be said that
the conference was valuable. PROFESSIONALLY II
was those who participated In H. for the papers
read by Mr. ". J. Henderson ana Professors DICK
inson ana Pratt were thoughtful and instructive
and the matter brought before the lection through
the industry Of Professor Cow. chairman Of the
committee provided much food Tor thought; but e
does not appear that any suggestions made IN the
discussion are likely 10 be acted on by any o. the
colleges universities Of commanding influence
%hifh AYE given mgsf P2Gg on Hg eH II n
It's first Inquiries for views and 1atd iic4 go t-a,
standng Of th4 gcnt!cnl-n who participated Do the
discussion yesterday their words VIII not 9e needed
Ee Hi sai e2t a. E aio & truly y
National ana representative body in.teao OF
some greater. some less-in music.
As an indication OF native culture the most T.
teresing Of the musical features OF the day was the
performance OF Mr. Harry Rowe Shelys SIN
phOny I'm the Dvenlag. OF N" competition The
Tribune has spoken with some detail u seems
proper 20 add however. that ne hearing more ma
Justified tho opinion formed the reading NJ.
Shellcy has composed one movement. az least-the
scherzo-whch - 80 strong ~ ORIGINALITY OK iass@
and in expires slyeness that II would be pity u inc
work We're not heard araln under more pitioHs
circumstances Last night It was muddled by ne
rooms bad acoustics u Is lucid and we'll
knit work-surely Of the finest illustrations 81
MI Sheev's talent