The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-01
MARKED SUCCESS.

The convention of this year was a
marked success and reflects much credit
on the president, Prof. A.. j. Gabtvoort.
OF Cincinnati, all officers associated with
him and the citizens OF Des Monies.
The festival feature OF the convention is
always of special interest. and when the
Cincinnati orchestra and Mr.. Van der
Stucken, as conductor, appear on the stage
the music lover and the critic feel con-
tent, for Mr. Van der Stucken is d great
leader. No one can surpass him in con-
Quoting Tschaikowsky's music. He is not
only one of Americas greatest directors,
but many musicians assert that nowhere
can there be found man who can lead an
orchestra. with more artistic and magnetic
Interpretation.
Occasionally some one suggests that his
Interpretation of HaydGn's music is not
thoroughly appreciative, but III the more
modern music his leadership is perfect.
Mr.. Busch directed his symphonic poem,
The Passing OF Arthur" and the men
played with enthusiasm. The composition
has much artistic beauty, Mr.. Eames Is
a young pianist now working in Lincoln,
Neb, and is making u name as a player
of unusual fire. His Interpretation Of the
Hungarian fantase by List was unusual,
and was enjoyed by many and criticised by
some. There was not perfect sympathy
between him and the orchestra; evidently
the conductor. Mr.. Michael Brand. Of Gu
cinnati did not approve fully Of the
amount of abandon with which Mr.. Eames
played the Hungarian music. Americans
nave not yet probably, fully understood
Hungarian music. Mr.. Eames is must
clan who will probably impress himself
yet on his generation. He is young, only
in the tWenties
ENTHUSIASM FOR BURMEISTER.
of his concerto in D minor was received
with wild enthusiasm BY the audience,
twenty-five hundred persons, and on this
occasion there was perfect accord between
the soloist and composer, the conductor
and orchestra. Mr.. Burmester plays with
tremendous power, and again with Won
derful pathos. He has worldwide repu-
tation as a composer, and also as an in
tcrpreter of the works of others. The
andante OF his concerto was especially
grateful and sweet. There was the real
ring OF the old masters in it"
In the morning Mrs. Carrie ]. Bond, OF
Chicago, sang a few of her songs for
children In all she writes there is
pathetic ring. She is one of the most
successful of the musicians who devote
their talent chiefly to the instruction and
development of young children.
Some OF the most interesting round
table discussions for teachers Oh voice
we're directed by Mr.. Fred ". boot, OF
Chicago Mr.. Root is one OF America s
best musicians. who never forgets to be
courteous to every one. Any visitor call
inc. at his music rooms in the hlmpal4
Han. Chicago, must be prepared to wait
in his reception room, for he is one OF.
the most popular teachers OF to-day
DISCUSSION OF THEORY.
Mr. rossiter G.. Cole. of GrinRelI, Iowa,
,.,Il.ea well on '.Writing Harmony VS..
,rhinlzinc Harmony" and was most eff
Gent as chairman of round-tahle discus
sion OF theory
Mr.. w. j. &. Matthews, of Chicago,
made an address on Some Prominent
Defects in Current Musical Education
and Mr.. James Cleye on THE Collateral
Education Necessary to Modern MUSICIAN
ship. These gentlemen invariably write
and speak we'll and interest the nearer.
The new president is Nj arthur =
Manchester one of the editors OF the
Musician. of Philadelphia; the vice-presi-
dent is Dr. NJ. l.. Bartlett OF Musical
College, Des Moines-
The association wishes TO come east IN
1901, and prefers Richmond as the place OF
holding the next convention. The conVeh-
tion adjourned leaving the selection OF
place in the hands Of the president,
yice-presiCent, secretary, treasurer and a
few others The Executive Committee
will be selected when the place OF meet
inc has been decided upon
Announcement viii soon be made OF the
educational scheme OF the association.
the new president having devoted much
time to its preparation,