New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
AIDS YOUNG MUSICIANS.
Association Formed to EGtenG
Orchestral Work in City.

After carrying on successful orchestral work
among the Russian Jews and Italians Of the East
Side for several months, Alfred L. Seligman has
formed an association to perpetuats and extend
the work He does not believe Inat work which
has been of such value should be dependent on the
life of any one While the work does not
need a largo endowment, funds for new instru-
ments Instructors. rent and other expenses are
necessary, and they have been subscribed by the
members Of the association.
AS result OF the work already done p full
orchestra Of seventy members has been organized
under tho name of tho Young Mems symphony
Orchestra. The members meet for rehearsal. under
tho dictatorship of a. D. Volpe at No. 1os West
Fifty-hfth-st every Sunday morning. Many OF
the members have shown improvement in tho few
months they have been at work. Others have
Joined the Musicians Union and are able TO add
materially their income. Among others VINO
have become interested n the work OF the young
musicians Is David Belasco and the next invitation
concert will be given in his theatre in Forty-sec-
ond-st on May 15
Plans are being perfected for the enlarge
meut of orchestral work among the poor by FORM
ing new orchestras in various parts OF the city.
1t Is probable that the second orchestra VIII be
organized shortly at the University Settlement IN
Rivington-st. The directors Of the movement are
y " Arens. DR. I. L. Hill. A L. seligman and
a. D. volpe.
After working for several years among the irish
boys Of the West Side" said Mr. Seligman yester-
the Russian boys OF the East Side. We were able TO
get close to the Irish lads by giving them a gym
nasium and developing their athletic tendencies.
That sort OF thing did not appeal 10 the Russians
who demanded mental rather than physical activ-
fly. We found that many OF them had talent as
musicians, and the orchestra was organized 1t
grew beyond our fondest dreams. and some wonder
ful talent was developed Many OF the boys who
camo 10 US needed instruments which were
provided Others found deserving Of private
lessons and some financial help. Tho result is an
orchestra Of seventy members which has attracted
the attention Of tho leading musicians Of the city
"Our object has been to promote orchestral eth-
cheney. routine and experience among prospective
professional musicians, that they may be the
sooner and better equipped to take their places In
the musical life and orchestraS OF the city. The
society aims TO provide the same opportunity for
the rising generation OF musicians which. In Eu-
rope. the students enjoy IN the endowed cOnServa-
tories and music schools-namely. ensemble playing
Of the best orchestral music within their musical
and technical scope. The establishment OF chamber
music classes, work in harmony, lectures musical
subjects by competent authorities and free musical
tuition those who are unRble TO pay are within
the scope OF the work. Tho only fees the NOM
inal dues of % cents month and penalty for
hardness or absence unless unavoidable and notice
having previously been given. II IS work that
carries IFS own reward-the appreciation OF these
boys and young men. who are so full OF real music
that IT just has to come out