Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-20

come, that come from general educa-
tlon In other lines. This may be a
hefculean task, but II Is a vital point,
There are, say three classes 20 educate,
namely musicians, students and the
general public. Work should be de
rected 20 properly interest the public,
stimulate the student, and afford the
musician the Opportunity he needs In
hearing the best music well rendered
And az music depends largely on the
support Of the general public, II Is TO
the interest Of good music that
musicians unite and endeayor to con-
tlnually furnish the best music In such
way that II Will please. and at the
same time afford the people opportunl-
" TO progress, and learn 10 discern
and appreciate what is good music,
through a knowledge Of time. express
sion, phraslng, beauties OF composition,
and the other technical matters which
are the component parts of higher
music.
Space here does not admit Of. nor
Is II the intention TO offer criticism,
but for the exact musical situation
here, musicians are partly to blame.
because Of a lack Of enthusiasm and
interest and that inactivity which
comes from disbursement or refusal
to unite with others, To use n familiar
quotation, partly applicable, "The fault,
dear Brutus, Is not in our stars that
we are underlings, but IN ourselves"
All the musical strength IN the city
should be united In common effort to
promote good music and personal diff
ferences should be forgotten, We have
here small army Of music students,
and II is very important that proper
music be placed before them, not only
10 aid them 10 achieve success, but al
so to bring pleasure to the listening ear
Of the musician. Programs should be
varied, ] am not a believer In entire
programs Of classical music. In de-
veloping musical taste where musical
knowledge and appreciation is not gen
e.nl, a variety Of music, light ans
heavy, must be given. TO suit the abll-
ity of tho audience and educate them
up to the enjoyment OF high class
music. Don't lose sight Of the high
ideal Do not attempt too much. Make
IL all good and push the standard M
as fast az possible but do not present
music altogether beyond the people and
the plane they nave reached. Interest
cannot be held and support will be
lacking a matter that results in Grip,
bling musical progress and results
Musical taste and ability vary greatly
Some people hear only the melody, and
really only the tickling OF the ear
pleases them. They are satisfied with
a class Of music that In comparison
with a similar level I'm literary matters
would represent say the Mother Goose
rhymes, aud because they know no
better they wonder what there Is or
can be in good music TO interest and
please musicians, Such people need
careful attention. We cannot have q
Boston symphony orchestra, but let us
support what we have and enable a
growth to be made.
| repeat, don't get discouraged and
let interest lag Most of The great
masters at times had hard struggles.
Fer years the Boston symphony con,
ccrts were financial failures, and pub. |
lie spirited citizens had TO contribute |
the deficiencies. In Chicago the Thorn
as orchestra has failed to earn It's ex- |
pcnses until recently. Even the Metro |
pClitan opera In New York has SINH. |
lar record. But the work was contin- |
ued and now IL resulting In financial |
success at last, because many people |
have been unsteady educated and are
giving their support, and they now re-
cognize and appreciate and love the
beautiful music.
It Is TO be hoped that some notable
win be given this season, Our
orchestra has made start
In the right direction The military
are doing their share The Tab