Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-02

was offered had definitely declined to ac-
cept it. Mr. Santelmann is a warm friend
of Mr.. Zimmerman, and would not take
any step in his own behalf So long as there
was a doubt as to the course of the
former.
Now that the matter is settled and that
new leader has been appointed. II is be-
lieved that the members of the band viii
be able to do their work with much more
satisfaction and with much better effect.
and that under Mr.. Santelmann's direc-
ton the band will attain excellence
greater than that manifested in several
years.
Good Business Qualifications.
Mr.. Santelmann possesses business quail
ificaticns of high character. and it is be-
l:eved he will undoubtedly secure for the
band larger share of patronage from pri
vate parties than it has enjoyed for long
time
When he was a member of the band be-
fore he was fearless and vigorous cham
pion of it's interests. and in several contro-
versies between the band and outside or
CARNATIONS he proved a valuable represent
ative of it.
be very gratifying to musicians generally
in Washington. as well as the many friends
Mr.. Santeimarl has among the citizens.
Mr.. Santelmann will take charge of the
at guard mount on Friday morning will be
formally introduced to the members as
their leader by Colonel Haywood.
The New Leaders Career.
Mr. Santelmann was born in the city of
Hanover. Germany, and comes of long
line of musical ancestors. AT very early
age he begun the study of the violin under
competent instructors, and when fourteen
years old took up harmony and instru-
mentation. Four years later he enlisted in
a military band at Leipsic, serving three
years, at the expiration of which time he
entered the Conservatory of Music in that
city for the purpose of completing his edu-
cation. The years spent in Leipsic were
most fruitful in opportunities for hearing
the finest music and gaining experience in
all branches of his profession. Immediate
ly after the close of his course in the con-
servatory Mr.. Santelmann accepted an en-
Sagenent to come to Philadelphia with a
concert band, and one year later was re-
ceived into the band of the United States
Marine Corps. In 1889 he was placed in
charge of the orchestral music of the band,
and in this capacity became well known to
the musicians and to the public of Wash
ington as John Philip Sousa's assistant.
In 1898 he withdrew from the Marine Band
and organized an orchestra of his own,
which met with signal success at the va
rious social events of the city at which it
performed. Upon the opening of the CO.
lumbia Theater, Mr.. Santelmann was
chosen leader of orchestra, and has filled
that position to the present time. An ear
nest admirer of Mr.. Sousa and believing in
methods that tend to elevate both the
social and professional standing Of mus-
clans. Mr.. Santelmann has received many
assurances of support from the old men,
bers of the band. and has reason to be-
lieve that the better class of those who
have retired to civil life in the past few
years will be pleased to again don the
uniform that they wore with honor and
pride under John Philip Sousa's leader
ship. While Mr.. Santelmann has never
been brought into prominence as COM
poser, a number of his compositions have
achieved marked success wherever per-
formed. Among these the most pretentious
Is an Overture Lebanon for military Band
The Dance Enchant;" song, Lovers
Farewell and many lighter compositions
arranged for orchestra have become de-
servedly popular.