The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-06-15
THE CHORAL CLUBS EFFORT
Appearance of University Musica
Society Was a Signal Success
in Rose Maiden.

IN Rose Maiden.
The Dakota Wesleyan Choral Club.
under the direction of Prof. Max
Mccullough. made its initial APP
pearance Tuesday evening ia present.
ing the work Of "Hrhe Rose Maiden.''
a cantata OF good p%retentious music,
the choruses of which are admira-
oily suited to 3 young society. 1t is
a gratifying step in the right direc-
tion-this presentation of a dignifed
work in music, and is something
that VIZ have long desired to see
placed OF a permanent and solid foot
ing over at the University. This
has become possible in the enlarged
circle of the Conservatory of Music,
with its various departments pre-
sided over by equally capable artists
in their respective work.
The attendance at the presenta-
tion OF the cantata in the city hall
was also gratifying, for it bespeaks
an interest that will encourage the
club to greater efforts as the years
go bv.
There were sixty people in the
cholus. The principals engaged for
singing the solo parts were Miss
Anna L. Beebe. soprano. a member
of the faculty, Miss Merle Tillotson,
contralto. of this city. Mr.. Marc
Lagen, tenor, of Dubuque, Iowa,
and Mr.. Marion Green. baritone, OF
Chicago.
I'm her solos Miss Beebe had an OPP
portnnity TO do some very effective
singing, in which she displayed a
wide range of voice that was not
wanting in power and sweetness.
She sang with good expression
throughout the evening and her
voice was sustained in its good
quality at the close of her hard
work. 10 her duet with Mr.. La2en
and Mr.. Green She was again heard
to a fine advantage. The role was a
difficult n and she is entitled TO
IluCI cCcUlG ltT IGE WOTk.
When Miss Merle Tillotson arose
to sing her solo she was very heartily
greeted by her numerous friends in
the city. 1t was regretted that
there was not more singing for the
contlalto in the cantata. She rem
dered the number with excellent
effect, and while the quality Of her
voice was n%cticeably better, since she
has been studying for the past six
months. she gave the number a
more artistic touch, her depth Of
tone vas broader and she sang with
u more commanding spirit than ever
before. Miss Tillotson has a fine
future before her with her magnifi-
cent voice. -
1t as a genuine pleasure to hear
Mr.. Green again with his even-toned
bass voice, and when he sang his
first solo he was roundly applauded.
There is that quality in his voice
which appeals With much sympathy
to the hearer and touches the inner
being With the. idea Of richness and
dignity. Mr.. Green's conception of
phrasing is very pleasing indeed and
gives a new idea in that line Of work.
His several solos were given in a fin
ished manner and the audience would
! indeed have been glad to have heard
more of his work.
Mr.. Lagen. to whom was as
signed the tenor role, came up to the
requirements Of the part in a very
commemorate way. He had several
solos, each of which was given with
entire satisfaction, and with a tone
quality that made his singing highly
appreciated. His voice is we'll sus-
tanned in the higher register. as was
noticed when took b natural in one
of his solos. Throughout the even
ing Mr.. Lagen found a very ready
sympathy with his hearers and his
every effort was warmly applauded.
The work of the chorus was most
excellent. aud there were some very
difficult passages for the singers to
get through, but they responded
with quick intelligence to the direc-
tor. The closing portion of the cam
tata the chorus presented the work
in an admirable manner, the selec-
tions being of a higher Class.
The work was given under the
direction of Prot. Max McCollonsh,
who has worked with great are and
good Judgment in drilling his
singers. and there was no falterinp
from the steady beat of his baton
which he swung so commandingly in
front of his chorus His reading OF
the choral work was intelligent and
he drilled his singers to an almost
faultless presentation OF it
Miss Fannie Mccormick is entitled