Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-08

afternoons are among my golden MEM
cries, He has a peculiar charm OF indivld-
uality that amounts almost TO genius. Dur
ing his explanations he has real down
right fun, for he has hit upon an odd habit
Of singlng-sometimes a thence more often
he declaims the rhythm In a series Of pom
poms' without any particular regard to
time. How much more most of US would
enjoy the evening programs II we knew
the significance of the main compositions
Local musicians have many plans for
the winter, chief among which is Robert
Cuscaden's scheme for permanent or
chestra. He has signed some sixty men
and in the course of the winter will give
two programs Omaha people should give
Mr. Cuscaden their liberal support, for he
has worked hard and earnestly. II the
actual programs do not come up to the
standard OF the Pittsburg orchestra, re-
member that all good things have had a
beginning probably more or less credita-
BILE one. Repetition and growth are two
vital essentials to success
.
The Schneider and Mueller conservatory
has received a serious setback because the
new building has progressed so slowly. II
will not be ready for occupancy until Feb
ruary. No definite plans can therefore be
made. Mr.. Wilczek seems to be the pre-
siding genius Of the new enterprise. His
following, however, is assured The failure
to start the new school of music this fall
can hardly affect his residence in Omaha.
He should be induced to play often this
season.
Speaking OF hidden lights" why Is Il
that Mrs. Douglas Wepton has never given
public recital in Omaha?
o
The present season actively opens with
eight recitals at Creighton University hall,
TO be given by Mr.. W. Waugh Lander of
Chicago, pupil Of Lizt, Won Bulow and
Richter) for the beneht OF the students
His programs will be Illuminated by care
full explanations OF the numbers, The
course 10 primarily educational, and IL
given under the auspices Of the Sisters Of
Mercy Of Omaha,
~ the recent Banda Rosa concerts, one
OF the most artistic and satisfying features
was the sympathetic and finished accom-
panying Of Mr. LandsberE on Wednesday
night Mr. LandsberE's work stood out In
charming relief, He made something de-
oidediy worth while Of Monsleu Quesnel's
trivial little songs. ! understand that this
French tenor said to a reporter that he
NilIogVH W pcoplo VI Nno
west because they cared more for sound
than technique" Once more the woolly
idea, Several phrases In Monsieu Quesnel q
songs led at least one listener to believe
that he had very beautiful resources which
he related 10 the background In the
middle west" When will the idea bs
dispelled that we stu cling to tom-toms
Miss Effa Ellis and Miss Mary Cahill are
conducting school OF music for children
at Chambers academy. on Saturday they
had what they call a public music test
In which ten young students took part
after completing twenty weeks OF funda'
mental training In illustrated music study
mean very soon 20 visit Miss Ellis and
Miss Cahlll and be able TO give a des
cription OF their methods. From all I car
hear. their course would be OF vast bene
At TO many musical grown ups
MARY LEARNED.
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, Notes and Personals.
: Miss Ella Ethel Free viii not reopen he
: studio this fall, owing 70 serious illness Il
her family.
Q Miss Anna Bishop has returned from
: Boston. and her study with Clara Munger
E She has chosen IAncoln for her work, bu
I VIII sing here al the Presoyterion ehurei
on Sunday mornings
The choir a. the Presbyterian church ha
' recently been reorganiEed. II q auartette
9 Mise Jansen, soprano Miss Bishop, con
tralto. Mr.. VIII McCune tenor and Mi
Ellis baritone. Mr.. Elhs Is a recent ar
rival, and comes with good credentials