Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-08-24
MUSIC IN SCHOOL AND HOME
ITS MAGICAL EFFECT UPON ROOM
OF REsTLEss SCHOLARS.
1t serves as an Outlet for the Pent-nP
FeeIiDgs-AD Excellent Way 10
Teach the Truth and Beauti.
fuI Thoughts.

FeeIings-An Excellent Way 20
Teach the Truth aud Beaud.
full Thoughts
In these days Of aestheticism and
more or less refinement of the public
taste. the eye and ear are easily
offended by violations Of any known
rule Of art, and demand perfection so
far as there is ability to appreciate
the merit of it.
There are many beautiful creations
and their Interpretation demands
knowledge and critical judgement
to properly estimate them.
An otherwise enjoyable musical
number is burdensome and is displeas-
ing TO the sensitive ear If the simpl-
est rules of harmony are violated IN
its rendition, CT certain degree of
cultivation in voice as technique is
wanting.
To heor the usual tones, and other
marked denominations mlngl1ngs with
| the pure and clean cut cadences of
the trained voice creates much annoy
ance, and detracts from an otherwise
pleasing service of the public assemb-
ly or congregation. These corrections
can easily be made by any singing
master, leader in the public schools.
or Sabbath shoots. and would really
repay the effect in the added comfort,
and devotional spirit of the Sanctu-
arv.
The voices of the young should not
be over cultivated.
A childs sweet notes, in n natural
though uncultivated tunefulness are
very pleasant.
If in the school-room these voices
could be led by judicious teacher in
scientific and physiologlcally correct
way towards some standard Of excel
lence and a sufficient knowledge of
notation to be factor for them in
the Interpretation of correct musical
composition as they grew up, it
would be an acquisition both useful
and pleasurable, and ultimately have
a marked effect on the public taste.
Singing is wonderful aid to good
order and benihcent ijunct to the
teacher when nervous fit of restless
ness gets hold of the school room.
1t serves as an outlet for the pent-up
feelings which go out in sound more
agreeable than the usual murmurings.
have found it magical in It's effect
to abruptly suggest a bright time in
which al ages could join, and have
realized the PLEASANT consequences in
the renewed energy ani restfulness
with which they would take up and
complete the DAYS duties
1t is simply physiological and the
variety spices the life of the pupil
without excessive stimulation.
1t is an excellent way to teach
truth and beautiful thoughts, singing
them into the heart.
II care not who makes the laws of q
nation il | can write it songs, is Of
ten quoted.
There is a wonderful impress from
the sentiment of the favorlte melo-
dies we sing Patriotic in inspiration.
devotional sentiment, the tenderness
of home life, gentleness and kindness,
love and affection, and worse than
all, the coarse element of life i'll the
ribald song and vile abullltion of
consciousness set to some catchy melo-
DIV. all portray the power of vocal
music in National life.
Let us crowd into the child heart
IA taste for pure sentiment; and a
memory of those learned in the home
and school-room will go singing in
the heart all along through life; for
we love the old songs and will sing
them always, if for nothing more
than to give them an occasional air.
ing. Bette l.. Payne.
M8rtinsburg, w. Va.