The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-10-16
MARINE BAND LEAVES
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Reorganization Plan AMIGA
bly, Agreed Upon.
CONCERTS TO CONTINUE
New Organization to Be Known as the
De Koven Symphony
Orchestra.

The Washington Symphony Orchestra
| is no more. The members met yesterday
and unanimously decided to disband.
| Immediately after the passing of the
organization the musicians present,
members of the Federation of Labor, or
ganized the DeKoven Symphony Orches-
ira, with Reginald De Koven as director.
The other officials of the new orchestra
arc Edward H. nroop. treasurer and
| business manager. John c. Schroeder,
secretary, and r. Cary Stearns. Ii
| brarian. There will be an advisory
board, consisting of members of the or
chestra, to be selected by Mr.. Dekoven.
Many Meetings Held.
The meeting yesterday was the last OF
several that have taken place during the
| week. AS the time for the rehearsals
for the first Washington Symphony Or
chestral concert approached it became
more than ever apparent to Mr.. De-
lloven that the differences existing be-
tween the member of the Federation of
Labor and the enlisted musicians-as
represented by the members of the Ma
rine Band-made it absolutely impossi-
BILE to go on with the series of concerts
scheduled for this season. and SO liber-
ally subscribed to by number of
wealthy washingtonians.
These differences, however unfortunate
and unavoidable, made one of two
courses necessary-the giving of the con-
certs with the members of the Marine
Band and the employment of some forty
musicians from other cities, or the dis
| banding Of the orchestra and the forma-
tion of a new organization. Mr.. De-
Koven has been in Washington since last
Frilay, endeavoring to find some solu-
tion to the problem.
Agreed to Disband.
At meeting of the executive commit
ace OF the Washington Symphony Or
chestra Monday afternoon, attended by
Mr.. DeKoven, H. c. Rakemann, Henry
Jaeger. Ernest Lent and J. C. Schroeder,
the following resolution was adopted:
..In view of the existing conditions
among local musicians, rendering it i'm
possible to continue the Washington
Symphony Orchestra, and to give the
concerts as originally intended, be it
Resolved. That the present organiza-
tion be dsbanded.''
The executive committee determined
to present this resolution at a meeting
of the members Of the orchestra. and
yesterday morning at Carroll Institute
Hall it was adopted.
Marine Band Withdraws.
Yesterdays meeting was most har
monious one. The members of the Ma
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differences between themselves and the
musicians belonging to the Federation
threatened the termination of Mr.. De-
Koven's work to further the cause of
music in this city. and Walter Smith.
speaking for the enlisted musicians, said
that the Marine Band desired to offer
no obstacle to the disbandment of the
Washington Symphony Orchestra, or the
work of any new orchestra that might
De IOfneO 10 take It's place.
Modest Mr.. De Koven.
When the new orchestra was organ
lied. and 1t was suggested that it be
known as the DeKoven Symphony Or
chestra, Mr.. DeKoven asked that some
other name be chosen but the members
of the orchestra voted in body against
his wishes.
The first rehearsal of the new or
chestra will be held October %, and it is
expected that the opening concert will
be given about November II. There will
be five concerts this season. They will
be given at the National Theater on
Friday afternoons, and, as in the case
of the first concert of the orchestra
given last spring, when Paderewski was
the soloist some noted musician will
appear in conjunction with the orches-
ira. Mr.. lie koven has not definitely
decided upon the soloist for the initial
concert, but has in mind one of a trio of
worldwide celebrities in the musical
field
The De Koven Symphony Orchestra is
in splendid condition. in financial
sense. The guarantors who contributed
TO the movement to establish large
permanent orchestra in this city were
so generous that there is enough money
in the treasury to pay the expenses Of
the five concerts 10 be given without
cent of income. But as the first con-
cert was so well attended the chances
are that from the very outset the Or
ganization will be supporting.
COPPERTHITE WINS CASE.