The Washington herald., 1907-09-29
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS

concert, and makes it probable that after
the performance of the "Messiah" thg
only other concert viii be one given ~
the close Of the season, IN the latter
part of April or the first of Nay, when
a theater may be available or when it
viii be practicable TO use the Cont
mental Memorial Hall
The board Of managers will hold its
next meeting on Thursday October 3,
and il is hoped that then some definite
action may be taken in regard 70 the
seasons programme. The business rep
resentatiye Of the society. Miss Mary A
Cryder. has returned and Will have nu-
merous interesting items TO report TO
the> board at its meeting.
One of the most important movements
in musical circles in this city announced
by the Washington College Of Music.
Inc, is the establishment Of a kindergar-
ten music department in the college. for
the instruction of children ranging from
the age of four years upward. upon true
musical principles. While in late years
so many new methods have been invented
IN order TO simplify the teaching of Ian
no such attempt has been made with
music. The object Of the Dunning sys-
TEN for children is TO present to the
student the study Of music in the form
of games. so that the drudgery Of the
five-fnger exercises and the actual key
board exercises are eliminated The sys-
TEN is based on a thorough knowledge
Of both the child's nature and all the
elements of musical science. It is the
first step made in order TO adapt modern
ideas to the musical education OF be-
ginners. The Washington College of AIu-
sic has been fortunate in securing the
services OF Miss COTnelia Keep. who has
just returned from a three years sOjoUn
abroad-two years III Berlin and one in
Dresdea-where she has been teaching
this system.
On Friday evening, September q, the
Nordlca Banjo Club was entertained ut
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Stutsman,
1920 Eleventh street northeast. Although
this meeting Of the club was one Of the
regular weekly rehearsals, several new
! features were introduced. Mr.. and Mrs
Stutsman- rendered an enjoyable duet on
cello and piano. and Mr. Walter T. Holt
director of the club, and Mr. II. Ernest
Galleher played in fine style waltz de
Concert" and Hauser's Cradle Song" on
mandolin and guitar The banjo club
rehearsed several selections in which
they were heard last year. and also some
new pieces for their work Of this season
Miss DOrothea Dotteu Of Des M0iaes,
Iowa, played two piano sclectI0us-%So-
natO Pathetique," by Beethoven, and
/ Moonlight S0natO," by Beethoven Re
freshments were served late in the even
ing
Nine. Anita Heineck-Lloyd dramatic
soprano, who has been spoken Of as one
of the foremost vocal teachers in this
country. has come 70 Washington to open
vocal studios. She has had experience in
Germany, France. and italy in opera and
oratorio. and after teaching in Carnegie
Hall, New York City, has been in Rich
mond for the last few years, where her
pupils now occupy salaried positions in
seven Of the foremost churches. ShesDcaks
four languages nuently. and has certii-
Gates from Nine. Desiree Artot du Pa
dila. OF Paris: Prof Ferdinand Sieber,
and Prof Otto Lessman. the Nestor of
musical critics" in Berlin. She has had
/ concert tours with Llebling. Scharwenka,
! Teresina Tua and 4rma SenkTah In