Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-18
Standpoint of Marine Band.

After consultations with many people
and after calling together the executive
committee of the orchestra we came 10 the
conclusion that the only feasible way. in
Justice to all parties was to disband the
orchestra The orchestra was disbanded
with expressions of esteem and regret. and
the new orchestra organized on lines of har-
mony with the American Federation of Mu-
Sicldas. The name. the de Koven SYM
Ph"!\ orchestra, was adopted against nv
protest, and at the first meeting of the or
EanlZatIon l shall strongly urge that
ms he modified and that the or
SUMMATION he known as the Symphony Or
chestra OF Washington. In order to com
p.ete ,he personnel of the new orgauizatln,
J. viii be necessary to engage seven or eight
musicians from out of town but so many
letters have been received from rnusiciors
desiring TO locate permanently in Washing
Ton, th1t II Will not be exactly like imnort-
ing foreign material to complete our ranks
NJ. De koven paid compliment to Edwin Fl
pr"op, who, as treasurer Of the first con
cert. rendered valuable assistance and who
mas taken an active part in the efforts 10
iHoFlIe symphony concerts for Washington
ms during the coming season.
the situation from the standpoint of tho
Marine Band was discussed with a Star
man today by Prof. w. II. Santlemann. the
"eil-known leader of that organization
ne members of the Marine Band will
ne me last persons to stand in the wav
OF having permanent symphony orchestra
established in Washington" was Profassor
oahI!emanns declaration. We regret very
hluch that conditions are such that this No.
nanent organization seemed an imnossihii-
ttN II the members of the band Continued r.
form part of the orchestra. ~
1t cannot be considered by any ma bo
ever, that this has been in any wav t%a
1autt or the Marine Band. The bylaws OF
me CIVILIAN organization forbid them to
pay with enlisted men. These bylaws are
not amendable by the local Organization
The Marine Band has offered to ioin this
organization or to do anything in its power
to promote the best interests Of musical de-
net'piLeht IN washington But in the pres
ent case. we feel that should the guarantee
fund which has been raised for the sym-
lhony concerts be withdrawn IL will he a
most difficult undertaking to ever again
raise another fund. and We believe also
mat the concerts should be given even IL
me Marine Band has to sacrifice its part
IN the undertaking.
Ample Musical Talent.
MI Santlemann commented favorably on
the interest which the twenty-seyen mem
hers OF the band had taken In the work las
winter They were. he said always present
at fehearsals and enthusiastic In the u,orl,
throughout
viewing the situation from an artistic and
professional point. he expressed resret that
AT least the higher class of music urbich
the symphony orchestra Is to NAV co,,,,
not be handled purely from this piane nd
not be bound by labor union rules. IT is
needless to say that Mr. Santlemann will he
"A patron OF the symphony concerts. as he
Is or all such enterprises. Two years ago
Mr. Santlemann organized the philharmonic
Orchestra for symphony work. and this
demonstrated beyond question that there is
ample musical talent in Washing If
properly organized. to supply the wants of
the music lovers of the city.
w. j. Kerngood, chairman Of the execu-
tive committee Of Local No. 1871 of the
american Federation Of Musicians, and
The representative Of the union in the settle
Inent OF the misunderstanding between the
local musicians and Reginald De Koven