Evening star., 1898-05-21
SOME MUSICAL NOTES

When John Sousa CAV, his "Trooping Of
the Colors" here there was one noticeable
thing about 1t, and that was what an excel
lent chorus his well-known STARS and
Stripes Forever march made. The words
could not be easily distinguished. but are
said to have baen written by Mr.. Sousa
himself and were, of course, patriotic.
Sousa's brother has. however, written a
series OF stanzas, brimful of patriotic fer
vor. which follow the rhythms of the march
referred to, and 1t is likely that the march
king may use his brothers work at his New
York performances.
Nothing has ever excited so much en-
thuslasm In this city as these last per-
fcrmances of Sousa and his band Always
welcome here because this is Sousa's birth
place, and 1t was here that he laid the
foundation of. that greatness to which he
mas now attained, as well as for his per-
scnal popularity, the bandmaster struck
the popular chord, and his ''Trooping of the
Colors' went right to the hearts Of the peo-
pie AS each patriotic song was played
and sung applause broke out spontaneous
ly, and when the Star Spangled Banner
was heard the enthusiasm was unbounded
Nowhere Is patriotic feeling more mani
lest than In Washington. The playing of
orchestra will bring. an audiel ce to it's feet
at once, and there will be cheering until
the music is concluded.
Mrs. }. X. Depue, soprano, rendered the
oifertory at the First Congregational
Church last Sunday evening with fine effect
Mrs. Depue is one of Prof. Bischoffs s most
promising pupils.
The Sunday Night Music Club held its
regular meeting at the residence of Mrs
Julius Ulke, on street northwest, and
played the overture to Smetana's Bartered
Bride, MCzarts G minor symphony and
Haydn's symphony. in c "L'Hours." Miss
Lucia Nola sang the prayer from Wagners
ItienZi. with accompaniment of piano oc-
tet of strings.
The annual concerts by the pupils of
Miss Katie V. Wilson will take place at
1he New National Theater Thursday and
FRIDAY evenings, June and TO- Miss Will
son will present something entirely new
this season by having a full orchestral ac-
compartment for the entire program both
evenings, and will personally conduct the
orchestra Tor several numbers each even
ing. The orchestral work will be in the
hands of the Washington Concert Band
Orchestra, Mr.. w. A. Haley, conductor.
large part of the program Thursday even
ing will be devoted to selections from the
opera of Faust some Of which will be
the overture from that opera by the or
chestra, the entire scene and jewel song
by Miss Thompson; the Quando te neta
by Miss Callahan, Dio Possente by Mr. Ed
Mae E. Woodward and the final trio by
Mrs. w. L. Wilson. Mr.. w. D. Mcfarland
and Mr.. w. L. Wilson. Friday evening
Miss Wilson herself will sing the soprano
role in the scene and duet from I'll Trova-
tore" and the famous quartet from "Rigo-
letto' will be given by Miss BERTHE Tilomp-
son, Miss Irma Callahan. Mr.. w. D. Nc
Farland and Mr.. W. L. Wilson. Mr.. Nc
Farland has been specially engaged to
sing the Faust" trio and the Rigoletto
quartet.
Miss Eva Mills students musicale" last
evening was great success. Several fine
voices were presented before large and
enthusiastic audience. The program was
interspersed with recitations of a high or
der and with several choice selections by
the Montrose Mandolin Club. The singing
Of Miss Fannie Washington in THE Stac-
cato Polka" Of Miss Alice Cruit in HE
Was a Prince and Miss Hernandez in
scene and aria from Faust" were enthu-
siasttcally received. Miss Lizzie Lyons
sang MY Dream of YOU with great sweet
ness of expression. Miss Ose Hoffman. II
Am Thine Forever" Miss Dara Heron II
Love You;" Miss Sadie Rheam, Sweet
heart, / Love None but YOU" Miss Edith
Taylor. "A Simple Little String" Miss
Katie Heron, "Springtime," We're received
with marked favor. Miss Annie Jonas.
Mrs. Haywood and Miss Bessie Stewart
gave readings. which were greatly enjoyed.