Arizona republican., 1909-05-26
RECITAL OF PUPILS
OF MRS. A. G. HULETT
Piano and Vocal StuGnts Give a
Concert at the First Presbyterian
Church.

A large number OF Mrs. A. g.
Hulett's piano pupils and two of her
vocal pupils entertained an apprecia-
tive audience at the First Presbyte-
rian church last night.
Some of the participants were
merely beginners, having studied less
than a year, although considering this
short term of instruction, they did
admirable work. A number of them
appeared last year in recital and the
progress of these was very marked
and exceedingly interesting to note.
The most advanced performer of the
evening was Miss Ruth Lightburne,
a very accomplished and talented
pianist She played two selections,
viz: "At the Spring" by Joseffy and
"Palonaise" by Chopin. The first
number is a very difficult piece, re-
quiring considerable technique. but
the young pianist proved herself quite
equal to the task. Chopin's ''Palo-
naise" is in direct contrast. to the
first selection, although it, also, is a
very difficult piece and was very well
rendered. Miss Lightburne is one of
Phoenix leading piano teachers and
just few days ago her pupils gave
a very satisfactory concert. Miss
Anna Monihon is also a promising
pupil; her Interpretation of Jossefy's
Polka Noble" was very praiseworthy
and showed careful training.
The duo for two pianos, MoZarts
theme from the Magic Flute" which
was played by the Misses Lightburne
and Monihon, was exceptionally well
rendered, and showed that these ac-
cOmplished musicians are equally
strong in ensemble work as well as
playing solos. Throughout the entire
production of this difficult number
there was not one instance where one
player got ahead of or fell behind the
other. 1t was all just as if one per-
former were playing.
Miss Fay De Mund played "Taran-
telle," by S. B. Mills, and Miss Hazel
DeMund Whispering Wind" by Mol
lenhaupt. Both of these young ladies
are very promising pupils. They have
made great progress in the last year
as compared with their performance
at the last pupils concert Although
at that time they acquitted them
selves with much credit TO themselves
as well as their teacher, but. ma
turally the selections rendered at this
concert were far more difficult.
The other participants in the piano
class were as follows: Miss Gene
We've Cape, who is a beginner, hav-
ing had only twelve lessons. and if
she continues to progress along the
lines she has started on, she will soon
be recognized as one of the leading
pianists.
Miss Cecil Lovette, is also a begin
ner. having studied for less than a
year and shows considerable talent.
Miss Esther Wright, Miss Matte
Dasler, little Eleanor Hulett and Miss
Mamie Chapelle pleased their audi
ence very much. The last number on
the program is deserving of special
mention, it was the Poet and Pea
SAINT" overture, played on two pianos.
with the two Misses De Munds at
one piano and Miss Mary Hough and
Miss Margaret Anderson at the other
instrument.
pianos were used was a composition
by Mabel Dosler, Eleanor Hulett,
Cecile Lovett and Mamie Chapelle.
One of the most pleasing numbers
were lle TWO SONGS SuHS DN MISS
Mary Hough with violin obligato
played by Prof. Karl G. Heinrich. The !
selections were Sing me to Sleep"
by Greene and Gounod's Sing, Smile |
Slumber." Miss Hough is the. pos
SCISSOR of a strong, Gear soprano |
voice, which has been carefully train
ed. Every note was clear and round, |
showing that she understands the art |
Of tone production thoroughly.
Little Mary Hulett, sang a song |
about her Teddy Bear. Although only |
six years old, the child shows unusual |
musical talent. Every note was clear
and absolutely true to pitch, not fire.
quently found to be the case with |
small children.
One fact that was demonstrated /
was that, not only did the pupils /
play or sing the correct notes, but,
what is also of utmost Importance,
they played and sang with intelligence
and expression, showing that they
were made to understand thoroughly
the compositions they were rendering.
This is where the value of the teacher
comes in. Most anyone who knows
anything at all about music thinks he
can teach, but only good musician,
and one who has a thorough under
of music, can teach.