Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1900-06-29

goes 10 school, his physical, intellectual
and spiritual natures There are three
requisites for teaching: First, self con-
troll: second, must know how TO impart
what you know third, have something
to teach Teaching is vicarious living.
1t costs something to teach. II you are
successful il will cost you your life.
You must not look for compensation in
this world, your final compensation will
be in the next world.
A vocal solo by Miss Hedges and a
song of the department added 10 the
pleasure of the exercises. All OF the
graduates have already secured positions
for next year.
THE ANNUAL CONCERT.
The annual concert of the Music
School is always looked forward to with
pleasurable anticipations by the music
lovers of college and town, and the an-
nouncement that this year the manage
ment had engaged Alfred Hofmann, the
great violoncellist, for several numbers
on the program, gave the public assur-
ance that the high standard of perform
ance that had marked previous concerts
would be maintained in this one.
These expectations were more than
fulfilled Tuesday evening, when de.
lightful program was rendered TO the
entire satisfaction of the large audience.
The first number was MaZurka, by
Leschetizky, play ed very brilliantly by
Miss Sharp, whose marked musical tai
ent bespeaks for her a bright future as
pianiste. Mr.. Hofmann's first number
was Caprice, by Dunkler, which was
we'll fitted TO bring out both the power
of the artist and the resources or his
instrument. The artistic finish of his
execution was beyond criticism and
marks him as a virtuoso of rare ability.
In response to an enthusiastic encore he
gave Air Pathetique, by Bohm. Mr..
| Hofmann's next sole number comprised
Berceuse, by GODDARD and Spinning
Song, by Dunkler, and so brilliant was
his work in the latter that the audience
called him back twice and would not be
denied, and the artist favored them with
a sympathetic rendering OF Wagner
"Abendstern," which brought out the
peculiar singing quality OF his lnstru
ment, and was. TO many, revelation oi
its rich capabili les Altogether, Mr.. Hof
mann's playing was that of true artist
both in breadth of Interpretation and IL
technical perfection. He is assured o.
an enthusiastic greeting whenever ht
shall appear before an Alma audience.
Miss Blanche Elwell Of Pontiac, {
pupil Of Mrs ST. Johns, sang very &C
ceptably difficult aria from Der Frei
schultz. and for her second number CAV
I'm June" by Buck, so charmiDgly a
to nece ssitate second appearance. Sh
sang. "An Alley of Ohestnuts," b,
Bemberg
Mr. Milliken is favorite with Aims
audiences and his two selections for tn
violin, an Evening Song, by Nachez, AM
Mazurka, by Meyer Helmund, VOL
hearty applause, in response to whicl
he played with great precision and deli
cacy of expression, Loves Dream, b.
CZbulki
= "Grasses and Roses" by Bartlett wa
sung very acceptably by Mr.. BaRley
$ whose voice and method show the effec
of intelligent training.
9 A spirited rendering of Smiths "Son
p. of the Mountaineers' by the oolleg
J chorus gave pleasing close to the pre-
: gram.
This important event fitly crowned
8 wear os musical activity at Alma Colleg
q in which a great advance has bee
Q made along all lines. To Miss Wagne,
s principal and instructor In piano; Mrs
L st. John, instructor in voice, and MI
Milliken, instructor in violin, this publ
:. recognition Of their faithful and wisel
directed efforts is due; and the friend
K of the Music School confidently expeC
II TO see il advance with still create
g strides in the immediate future.
70 GRADUATING EXERCISES OF THE AcAI
II EMY.
:. Wednesday morning large audient
q gathered to listen to the graduating el
- ercises OF the Academy. This year
~ last the exercises took the form OF col
b" test on delivery. The prizes were 3
"A and g. and were offered by Rev. s. Nj
" > paw, of Omer The exercises were I
20 to the high standard Of previous year
= All participants did themselves oredi
40 and ranked so evenly that IL would
is unjust to mention one without mentio
.s ing all The program was Viol
A. a. solo, Dudley Tinker; Invocation, Re
i. Sinoleir; Alleged Disadvantages OF
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