The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-03-17
It Will Serve as a Medium to
Introduce the Wonderful
Musical Talent to Be Found
in Richmond.
CHORUS WORK NOW
PROGRESSES RAPIDLY
Work Done by Festival Or
chestra Shows a Perma-
nent Symphony 0rganiza-
ton Is Within the GRASP.

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ton Is Within the Grasp.
The steady. intelligent and faithful
work of the three component parts Of
the Richmond May Musical Festival. to
be held on May oath and 18th. is result
ing in excellent progress towards the
ultimate goal.
Too much praise can not be given to
the members of the orchestra for their
faithfulness in attending the rehears-
ais during the past trying winter sea-
son. and their loyalty and interest de-
serves the cordial recognition Of the
entire community. the promoters state.
This is especially due to the younger
members. who naturally. may not ap-
preciate the sacrifice always necessa,
ry to secure good results by co.opera-
tion.
The steady improvement is remark
able. and in light OF this. 1t Is conf
IDENTIFY believed that not only will they
acquit themselves admirably at the fes-
tival concerts. but that as a conse-
quence. 1t will be realized that q per-
manent symphony orchestra is entirely
within grasp. II the people Of Rich
mond will appreciate the resulting
honor to their native city. and will
show their appreciation by actual. tan.
gible and hearty support
Main Chorus Good One.
| The main chorus has proven itself to
be the most competent In quick grasp
of music OF any of the recent festival
chOruses. The enrolment is almost
complete. requiring a little adjustment
to obtain the proper balance. II is
confidently expected that the chorus
will henceforth. by faithful attend.
ance. reap the full benefit of their mu.
sical ability. The opportunity Of a
permanent chorus is. like that Of an
orchestra. at hand. but its realization.
likewise. depends upon the public atti-
/
The establishment Of both q perma-
nent orchestra and chorus. Of course.
depends finally upon the amount of
real appreciation and desire to acquire
appreciation of music. 1t is felt that
the community has both In part, which
can be shown by it's support and at
| tendance at the festival concerts. Con-
fidence in this regard Is felt warrant
ed.
What Prof. Earhart Says.
Prof. Earhart feels the pulse Of the
musical temperament and expresses
himself as follows: 'If Richmond ap-
proves our musical efforts. q perma-
nent orchestra and chorus. which II tho
underlying thought and hope Of my
work and that OF the Commercial club.
will soon be assured. and the commu-
nifty will then experience . real honor
and joy of achievement"
The children's chorus is q work of
great beauty-Benet's cantata, Into
the World''-is progressing wonderful
ly. Every parent Of . child taking
part should feel proud Of the opportuni-
~ for thorough mastery. beautiful
tone and vivacious rendering. are as
sured. The final result will probably
be a revelation to those who have NOT
head this beautiful composition. which
has been twice given at the festivals in
Cincinnati and Indianapolis IL might
not De amiss here to make plain tn
the parents of children, that this can
tata is not q trivial, flippant affair In
any sense. but . masterpiece. beautiful
lofty. infinitely attractive in its spirit
OF uplift, both to those taking part
and the audience. II IN one OF the
two notable choruses for children ex-
tant. and will doubtless make . pro.
found impression.
The Commercial Club Of Richmond
feels that the work 1t has undertaken.
with the help Of Prof. Earhart and the
cooperation Of the members Of the or.
chestra and choruses, is progressing To.
wards q great final success on May
24th and 25th. and bespeaks the
hearty support. encouragement and &C.
tive interest Of all citizens.