Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-22

them at first, but soon they VIII listen 10
it, They will even enjoy it after time, an
will create, subsequently, market for 1t.
So that. later on, when vaudeville has
folded its hands and laid itself down
to rest 1t will have done good
thing in that through its operation the appe-
tite for legitimate music, as we'll as legiti-
mate acting. has been aroused in some peo.
pie and the grand opera companies will
come and go, and they will make money,
even IL they are American.
The vaudeville sentiment is developing
musical taste to some extent, and will con-
tinue to do so, II present indications can
be relied upon, and the musical atmosphere
will be bulletined: Fair, clear skies, grow
ing warmer"
Several earnest readers having sent in a
request for rules for the governing OF
choir, the following thoughts are furnished
gratis. with the hope that they may be of
service to someone:
Rule members OF a choir should be
careful not to arrive too early at the re-
hcarsal room. 1t is a waste OF time. Better
be few minutes late than half an hour too
early. Besides, If you arrived on time the
others might not think you we're as i'm
portant as you do
Rule 2-On arriving at rehearsal do not
go at once to your seat. Discuss matters OF
dress, social life, etc, with other members.
This promotes good feeling and shows that
you are not proud.
Rule st is very bad form to be ready
to sing the instant the conductor or choir
master says "Sing" 1t suggests haste, and
you should always be reposed.
Rule 4-Be sure to take some confections
with you to rehearsal. They are so good
for the voice. In the absence OF CONNECTIONS
try peanuts. The janitor will appreciate
this. 1t will give him chance to pick up
the shells.
Rule 5-Do not let any one else have your
seat, even for a minute. Fight for seat IL
necessary. This shows tenacity OF purpose
and implies determination.
Rule Eff the choirmaster reproves you for
nattention remind him, gently but forcibly,
that he is not the only chord in the anthem.
Choirmasters are very often unreasonable,
from the choir standpoint. and II the choir
doee not know, who should?
Rule If you have a loud voice, let 1t be
heard above the others. Sometimes a good
loud voice has been Of great e"ect. Witness
the fiery steed Of the historic Balaam. If you
have not been endowed with an organ OF that
kind, but instead you are the possessor Of a
still, small voice, you can be easily dis
tinguished IL you will just prolong the last
note a few seconds after the others have
stopped singing. Or. IL you prefer it, you
can begin just little ahead. This may be
criticised by some, but what OF It? What
do they know, anyhow?
Rule S-Never sing low tone II there is
a chance to sing an octave higher. Let the
PEOPLE see what you can do. For what
profits it a woman to be able to do some
thing and yet not to do it?
Rule 9-Never restore a piece OF music in
the same condition as that in which you re-
ceived it. Tear it, II you can, and IL not
lose 1t, or take it home. This creates a
market for musical selections and the pub
fishers are benefited.
Rule 10-When the organist is playing &
prelude, or an offertoire then Is the time
for you to talk. Voices sound well when
they are accompanied by music. The organ
list will appreciate It, because it will take
his attention from some other nuisance for
the time being.
Rule 11-Stay away frequently. so that
you will be the better appreciated when you
| are present. This is suggestive of your i'm
portance and 1t shows that you have some
independence. 1t Is free country
Rule 12-Cultivate a gentle, complaining
around you.
few paid advertisements slipped by acct
dent into the musical notes OF this column
last Sunday, and thereupon several musical
friends thought that they had been badly
reated. because advertising was given tc
others which had been refused them. As q
| matter OF explanation the advertising mat
| ter brought so much a line and 1t was only
| by accident that 1t appeared where 1t did
The Bee does not print any studio ad
| dresses or other matters pertaining to actua
business free Of charge, but is glad to note
the movements OF musicians which are o.
general interest.
The first meeting OF proposed new chora
society was held last Tuesday evening al
| Hospe's art hall, above the store. Mr.
| Hospe made an address, urging the organi.
zation Of choral society, and he was fol.
lowed by Mr. Gareissen and others. Mr.
Charles Stephens, who has been well knowr
to musical people here for many years, tool
the names of these who wished to Join
| The attendance was not a representative on,
| by any means but there was some enthusi
asm evinced. The meeting was called fo
the singing public and few OF the promi
nent choralstS were present, for som,
reason or other. Does Omaha really wan
a good choral society? This point viii
practically be decided on Tuesday nigh
next, when Mr.. Hospe will again throw opel
his room.
The appearance OF the we'll known Marii
Tavary at the Orpheum last week was
treat for the disciples OF the art OF sing
/ ing Nine Tavary retains her full voca
! powers, and she sings with the style AM
finish OF an artist, making an impression
even better than in her operate work OF
the stage.
The popularity OF Bellstedt's band wa
amply attested to by the public last week
when every evening brought an audienc
| which crowded the Auditorium TO listen Il
programs whose excellence was indicated b.
the names OF the composers. Bellstedt mad
tremendous hit all the way through, an
the Omaha people stood by him royalty /,
showing their appreciation OF his arduou
work. 1t was notable week.
THOMAS ]. KELLY.
Miss Julia Officer, piano studio, Karbac
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