The Washington herald., 1913-08-10

The chorus Of 100 and the ballot Of forty
lave been rehearing since July I. and viii
continue till the opening of the season.
.he principals will be assembled for the
| same purpose the last week in August.
Mr. Louis A. Potter. jr.. orGanist Of
Calvary Baptist Church. and Mrs Potter
| local soprano soloist, will spend the re-
| mainder of the month Of August at
Colonial Beach. Va. With their little SON.
Louis the third, they will occupy one
Of the attractive cottages on the shore.
The entrance of Frank J. Weber as
leader of the Engineer Band of the
Washington Barricks into musical circles
Is highly welcomed His past experiences
in army band services and the more
artistic fields of orchestral and operatic
organizations vouch for his musicanship
and abilities as director. Artistic work
Is looked for from Chief Musician Weber
in his new position. He succeeds CHIEF
Musician Kemper, retired. and at present
comes from the Depot Band at Jefferson
Barricks. Mo.
The daily concerts by the United States
Soldiers Home Band, under the direction
Of John s. NJ. Zimmerman. have become
a rendezvous for afternoon autoisfs who
find the drive through the natural scenery
Of this large park most delightful. Di-
rector Zimmerman has the happy facul-
ty of combining operate and popular, the
light and the heavy of music in q well
balanced program. He also inserts, de-
scriptive selection which Is highly sappre-
ciated. 1t is beautiful to note how the
old soldiers enjoy this music which comes
as benediction to the days labora
The Naval Battalion Band recently or
ganized by John Suraci. has returned
from its cruise with the local Naval Re-
serves. This organization did some credit
able playing while cruising. and some
hard practicing. It is an organization
that should. arouse local pride, and il
promises to become a prominent feature
in musical circles during the coming
winter. Mr.. Suraci Is a musician of
ability, who understands the present limi-
tations of his men. :.
Heinrich Hammer. condr Tor Of the
Washington Symphony Orchestra. Is rus
ticating in Maryland. surrounded by
everything that savors of poultry, farm
ing. and the woods. To see him in the
midst of these duties, one would scarcely
believe him the composer of symphonies.
the violinist. and orchestral and choral
director that graces the concert stage
during the winter season. Mr.. Hammer.
however. is not losing track of his chosen
work in his recreation, but finds oppor-
tunity to devote some time to music. 1t
Is quite possible he will offer Washington
some new compositions during the COM
ing season.
Miss Marguerite Allen is substituting
as organist at First Congregationalfst
Church for the month Of August
Mary Helen Howe has completed a sue
cessful summer vocal course at the Won
Unschuld University, where she had
excellent vocal material. which she will
further develop when she resumes her
course next summer. Miss Howe has
signed to again be a member of the
faculty of the Brenau Conservatory of
Gainesville. Ga, entering upon her duties
next month.
The Rev. Abel Gabert. director Of Music
Of the Catholic University, closed this
week. the most successful course that the
Sisters Summer College has ever had.
With a class of more than 100 he found
such intelligent and enthusiastic workers
that he was able to accomplish a great
deal in the technical side of vocal music
as well as the chant. community singing,
and pedagogy OF music.
Miss Gertrude McRae, local pianist. has
been taking a weekend trip in Maryland
and Virginia. and at the same time keep
ing up her classes in the city.