The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-22
MUSICAL NOTES.

Music lovers who attended vespers at
agreeably surprised at the fine Gregorian
singing of the boys choir. 1t was their
first attempt but their information and
phrasing and the confidence and spirit
with which they sang would have
led one to suppose that they had lad
considerable experience. The boys will
be heard again tonight.
DIR. William H. Pitcher, Mus. Doc, NJ.
c., organ virtuoso and composer, will give
next Tuesday night. There are many
good organists but organ virtuosos are
exceedingly rare. DIR. Pitcher is organ
list of one of the great Episcopal churches
of New York and is soloist of marvel
Gus skill and brilliance.
The programme which will be rendered
Tuesday night follows:
PART I.
J. s. Bach, C6S5-175o).
prelude and Fugue" on the name of
Bach (From the pianoforte works
adapted by w. T. Best. To musical lay
men the following note will be of inter-
est: The name of Bach" is actually
spelled on the keys of the organ, accord
ing to the nomenclature of the German
alphabet and German music. The first
letter of the work B (bey), is the same as
the English B fiat; A (ah) the same In
both languages, also c (stey), while II
Chad is used for the key of B. Thus the
name (bey) A (ah) c 0sey) II (ha)-
Bach--is the actual theme of the fugue,
which is used in splendid form, the result
being an original production of great
power and richness, worthy of the colos-
sal genius of Bach
Ludwig Won Beethoven Q770-1S20.
Sonata quasi una fantasia" Moonlight
Sonata, 1. Adagio Sostenuto; 2. Allegret-
TO; 3. Presto agitato. ARRANGED for the
organ by DR.. Pilcher).
Felix MendeIssohn-B artholdy, QS09-
1s47)
Overture to Summers Night
Dream" arranged for the organ by
DR.. Pilcher).
Gounod. C1s1S-1S93
"sanctus." from st. Cecilia Messe
Colennelle."
PART II.
DIR. w. Eugene Thayerl ds30-1sSe.)
Grand Sonata In f major op. !. l.
(Canon) Allegro Maestoso. O. ALA Pas
torella. g. God Save the King with
grand finale pedal obligato.
Richard Wagner QS13-1sS3)
"Lohengrin." Introduction to the Third
Act Bridal chorus and march.
DIR. William II. Pitcher QS5s.
'Triumphal March in e fiat op. IT,
No. l." Marcia Fantastica in B fiat, op.
II, No. 2.
Dudley Buck QS39).
Variations on Scotch Air." op. 81.
G. Rossini Q792-1S6s).
Overture to William Tell"
PART In..
DIR. William II. Pitcher Qs54.
Mosaic a tale of an ocean voyage.
Thunder Storm at Sea-
The Department. steamship leaving the
port of New York with a large number of
musical tourists on board en- route for
England, proceeds maJestically down the
harbor to the strains of national anthems,
rendered by full brass band
On the Ocean-After getting fairly out
Upon the bosom of the great Atlantic,
TIE sun sinks to rest and a delightful
breeze springs up. by the Blue Sea-"
eight bells. change watch, tourists retire
for the night
Five Days from New York-A quiet
summers evening. A merry joyous scene.
There's nothing like a freshenng
breeze" followed by strains from a
Scotch bagpipe. Eight bells, change
watch.
Quiet Scene-Slowly and peacefully
twilight settles over the calm, grand old
ocean. Rocked in the Cradle of the
Deep
Storm-The low. distant rumblng and
muttering of thunder call forth the
boatswain's whistle. The crew assemble
On deck. As the storm approaches the
thunder becomes more frequent and dis
tlnct. Sail is hurriedly taken in. The
storm strikes with awful fury. The light
ming flashes are followed by peal after
peal of crashing thunder. added to which
the rain and hail beating on the deck and
the mountainous waves dashing against
and breaking over the vessel, produce a
scene of frightful confusion. Hymn of
supplcating prayer. Storm recedes. The
thunder becomes less frequent, and as day
begins to dawn. land is seen in the dis