New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-31
WOMEN MUSIC LECTURERS.
COMPARATIVELY NEW PROFESSION
FOLLOWED ONLY RECENTLY.

VISIONS on How To LISTEN ARE HELPFUL TO
Roth CHILDREN AND ADULTs-MIss
MuIRHEAD's VIEWS.
-A.-s is m more Industrious breadwinner these
,,,-,roar davs than the Heavenly Maid. The cur
-,culs Of summer schools. the programmes Of
r.-,o,s clubs that continue 20 meet despite warm
weather. and The books az bureaus reveal steady
dsr,snd for music IN its varied forms.
rns presence Of ,vo thousand music teachers at
,hs re,ent convention in this city bespoke in ply
SHINE and dress substantial prosperity.
While largely representative. thev were but A
d,on N the ocean o. men and women throughout
,.a United States who are earning comfortable
pvelhoods at the expense Of the muse.
"Women" said disti' sUished maestro. are the
salvation OF music IN America. They famed NaS-
,a- into life here and seven or eight years ago
thew were mainly instrumental in keeping Sed in
his country There aye ~ women's clubs in the
United States devoted 70 music They are identified
with every phase Of musical thought and activity.
Women form the bulk Of the concert audiences.
Without heir support America would. in all prob
ability never have enjoyed 20 the extent II has me
greatest musical artists Of the day. More ihan any
other force perhaps they are contributing TO wipe
on, The prevalent impression that the Alpha and
Omega OF musical education is 20 learn 70 play
upon an instrument They are Fastening the day
OF a public Of trained listeners
New-York is the Mecca Of musical activity
Thithsr flock all sorts I'd conditions Of "oonne DIS
position until ii Is now said 10 be the most DIM
cul, place in the world 10 gain recognition or earn
d livelihood
Stay a, home is my advice to the asprant for
public recognition" said the head Of well-kno"n
bureau until YOU can bring 10 New-York some
thing better thar i, has"
VIA, about the STUDENT was asked
~ have a letter from a college graduate. who
writes that she has finished the musical course az
her alma mater and Is anxious 10 pursue advanced
study under the best teacher in New-Nork. Music
has not yet risen 20 the dignity Of a decree IN
women's colleges Some, ! believe, spread 'he
course over Eve years. when student taxes music
with exnecta,ion Of a degree.
The standard required for entrance TO the musi-
cal department OF Wellesley is reputed higher than
that Of any other wonan's college. The student
that follows It's regular musical course devo;es
three hours A day 70 music and half the amount TO
college work The musical department issues d
certificate. ou no degree IL II w. 90 III ne
to my mind. for sirl who hopes for Hl.S41ai "a
reer 70 combine II with regular collegiate Wofk
She should 10 a musical school or put nersen
under the best private instruction ItHs "oNla"
o. degree writes l., 800,
- have made considerable progress IN vocal
culture: Will YOU recommend me teacher? 90, .
Now. that IS something never do. VII give
names o. teachers who have proved their do'.ltHS;
serve > her hes; The vocai heid is Hooded with
frauds The vocal art Is simple. but it's the fa1 OF
tbs or thai method A girl who has had col
lsgiate training and made progress in music 10 me
extent OF getting a certificate ought 10 know her
own needs best would advise The ambitious giT
o. ample means 20 come and make a round ~ M
leading teachers here--taks lesson from each on"
until She fnds the instructor she feels Will do the
most for her voice This may be IN expensive way,
but il s the mos, economical in the end. Great
talent should certainly be encouraged 20 seek the
puzzle stage. but success entails re man laIent-
eonsummaie art moral stamina ana Sgil III ~
ar.r orlrr mn
Who are lea cbin in preference 70 being public per
list that cannot control his or her nerves Is lost 10
public career"
MISS VERY. LECTURER.
The broades, and most distinctive avenues now
open TO the breadwnuer in the mUsica! word are
as lecture and the bureau In parlor discourses on
nlsical themes Miss Very has created distinct
I've place tina, has won attention. Even the Lax
interest Of sumner people in country places has
been reused and held by her lectures which she
continues 70 give being the only lecturer VINO
eslres her work through the summer. as We. as
~, We winter season She IS now engaged III IN
lectcut interesting many people In her unique
,heories Miss Very believes that there are the
.teaiest possibilities in thus directing thought 10
NE night appreciation OF harmony. not only 10 me
woman who makes this a means Of livelihood, but
Il. me missionary spirit for the cause OF goOo Hlu-
- Distinctive talent for organization on business
~ said Miss Very is one OF the outgro%tAs
s"c spread or musical CLUBS. NllHrSS ALc ,sINa
fsaety q Brooklyn. under the management OF MIS-
Asngford The most successful season OF the bos-
~ Ideals under the management OF MISS
Ooer Two thriving musical bureaus OF Chicago
NJ, managed by vOmen-Miss Carpenter ana MISS
..ss.isr. II Is five wears since Miss Miller became
s Is manager OF Theodore Thomas ORCHESTRA &C
ksnt revealed her managerial ability, without
SsNg musician IN the accepted sense Miss Miller
80 A4sn musical Intelligence Interest IN the sue
- ei frieno led her 10 map out concert tour
a. ne latter that so replete In artistic and
,s neia success that Il attracted the attention OF
s executive Board Of the Thomas Orchestra
eoi. re latter the time was badly managed and
es.-@pse threatened Miss Miller was asked 70 be-
,saat assistant business manager. with the provisO
So she secure a certain number Of subscriptions
e. not only exceeded the limit but put the or
rss41ec her present place as sole manager. II
ts1s nef enterprise that brought JOSEF Hotnann 10
vo No. country the last season Miss Miller IS
Novelties S"e ]" III" 80 0'' -
"a, Ia Engiishwoman Miss Anna c. Muirhead. is
seres Of audlen,Ges IN ne country WIN
tsssSs a graduate OF Leipsic Conservatory and
fdjs5Is with honors the University examination al
iep,.rgn In talking about her work 20 a Tribune
ns T. 'ne course % zen years experience OF teach
ca :. .as Impressed upon me how little music
Dsrsn, ne training OF the ear IS neglected Most
a,o,s = Shlnk that the training Of the fingers Is
cad Important but that is only the means TO an
MISS MUIRHEADs VIEWS.
a, SUSIE continued Miss Muirhead, is taught as
o0Ohph shment and not as an art. II is the
rls. uonal thing that every child should learn
bv SHs piano. and II she can dazzle her friends
% brilliant performance IN the future. why
a. me better! But 81 is rarely looked upon
mar. fahs OF enriching and deepening life. and
'hiy ieit toe want Of broader musica!