The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-25
COLLEGE MUSICIANS BUSY.
GLEE cIuB. ORCHESTRA AND SOLO,
ISIS PREPARE ron WORK.
Seattle Concert TO He Followed by
Tosr of Washington, Idaho and
oregon-Records of Thcse sn
Charge Of Seasons Progra maes.

The musica, clubs OF the University OF
Washington. OF which the Giee Club. rep
resented In the accompanying haiftone, IL
the central figure. rank with the best or
CARNATIONS Of the kind on the Pacific
coast On the evening OF December s
the entire musical talent Of the uni
versity will appear at the Seattle theater
IN their second annuai college concert.
In addition to the Glae Club. Mandolin
Club. Guitar Club and concert orchestra.
the programme win be interspersed by
numbers from several soloists of more
than ordinary ability. as well as several
exceedingly funny original college spe-
ciaities.
Two years ago the organization was
formed. The work was carried on under
very great difficulties. but after a time
the clubs began 20 show marked improve
ment. Mr.. Guy Pierce Andrews was
secured as concert director, and his work
eliminated In the presentation Of the
first concert ever attempted by the uni-
versity. taking place May 5. 1900. at Ranke
hall This concert was q success from
every point Of view, The hall was pack
ed TO the doors. and every number was
encored ungrudgingiy. The most graft
flying result noticed was the unusually
large representation Of society people
present. The university has always
sought their support. and in that instance
undoubtedly received H.
First AnnuaI Tour.
The success OF this performance led
10 the first annual concert tour. which
took place shortly thereafter. This tour.
embracing the principal cities OF West
ern Washington. proved TO be an exceed
ingiy pleasant surprise to the manage
msnt. Large and appreciative audiences
greeted the college clubs at every per-
forrnance. and several theater managers
endaavored to secure return engage
merits.
Aubery Levy, the violinist. and Mrs.
Jennie Houghson Edmunds. as soprano
soIoist. undoubtedly carried on the hon
ors. Mr.. Levy was particularly well re-
ceived being compelled. In some cases,
TO respond TO .encores at least six or
seven times. The club returned home
with an established reputation. and with
their finances In a very healthy condi-
tion.
The immense success attending the first
efforts OF the collegians along the line
OF concert work induced them 10 secure
the very best talent obtainable for this
years work. Mr.. Peter G.. Allen. late
OF San Francisco. who has the reputa-
tion OF being a concert leader OF unusual
ability. has charge OF the club work
Mr. Allen received his musical education
IN the East and Europe, under masters
had charge Of the boys for about three
months and his work has been produc-
tive % the best results possible. The
expsctations Of the public Will be more
than wratifed by the progress made under
Mr.. Alien. He has collected a number OF
meritorious selections and promises that
his portion Of the programme will typify
college concert work.
rAe MassoItn Clus.
Mr.. w r.. Murdoch. the weil-known
mandolin instructor heads the mandolin
and guitar department Mr.. Murdoch
is q brilliant player. and his individuality
IN artistic Interpretation Will 40 far to-
ward making this portion OF the pro-
rrauAmc an unqualified success The
club realizes that In Prof Murdoch II has
secured capable and valuable director.
big surprise is promised tho audience
when this portion OF the programme Is
reached.
The orchestra Is under the efficient
leadership Of Prof Aubery Levy. Mr..
Levy, who Is at present student al the
law school of the University OF Washing
ton. wiil be remembered as the victor ~
In. inter-cosisgiata oratorical contest
which took place m Seattle fast spring
He has been with the orchestra since
lts formation several years ago. and its
worth today bears the impress ~ his re-
markahi@ talent This organization has
the unique distinction Of being the only
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