The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-20

used throughout and every accessory
added to make a school of music thor
oughly up-to-date and convenient in
every way.
Upon entering the reception hall the
visitor is greeted with the prettiest
and coolest of surroundings the soft
delicate colors-in browns and tans be-
ing pleasing to the eye and restful
as well, appealing to the person of
artistic taste and refinement and show
ing that in every line the artistic
sense has been consulted.
Situated as the Southern School of
Musical Art is. in the very heart of the
South Highlands, the most aristocratic
and elegant part of the city, the par
ent who looks first to the safety and
comfort of her children will feel no
uneasiness as to their whereabouts as
every precaution is taken to envelop
the environment with protective care.
The recital hall which has seating
capacity of 200 is acoustically perfect
and one of the features of the new in
stftution will be the pupils weekly re-
citals, presenting their work step by
step as they progress.
The faculty of the Southern School
of Musical Art IS unsurpassed.
1t has been chosen carefully and
with keen appreciation of the merits
of each and every teacher and the best
that the musical world affords both
at home and abroad has been searched
the result being that some of the finest
musicians in the entire country have
been secured.
Mr.. Grover Tilden Davis of Cincin-
natl holds the position of director of
music and comes highly recommended
as one of the most capable and well
educated musicians among the young
err artists of the day.
Mr.. Davis connection with the Gin
cinnati College of Music, and his pro-
longed studies abroad, lately with the
Lhevinnes, has given him great pres
tige in the musical world where he is
very much liked and appreciated.
Mr.. Davis will be heard in recital
at an early date thus giving Birming-
ham the pleasure of judging OF his
virtuosity.
Mr.. Robert Lawrence, formerly of
New Orleans, is the director of the vo-
cal department of the Southern School
of Musical Art and certainly no bet
ter selection could possibly have been
made for this important position.
Mr.. Lawrence has made a fine i'm
preston upon Birmingham, not only by
his beautiful, well trained voice. and
pleasing personality but by his fine
teaching, which has been demonstrated
in the magnificent class he has al
ready formed.
In charge of the violin department
which will be patterned after the
Meister Schulz will be Mr.. Robert Do
lejsi, a pupil of the great Sevcik of
the Royal Conservatory, Vienna.
Nj Dolejsi as director of this de-
partment will undoubtedly sustain the
splendid reputation he has already
made as a master of the violin both
In teaching and concertizing and his
recital which will be announced short
ly, will be one of the important mu-
steal events of the season.
Miss Mamie Haggerty of New Or
leans will be in the piano department,
as accompanist and pianist and she is
a musician of unusual talent.
Mrs. R. v. Allgood, also in the piano
department has a splendid reputation
for her success as a teacher and her
wonderful influence over her pupils is
great asset in her work.
Mrs NJ. X. Dupree is another teach
in the piano department and shares
honors with those whose name spell
fame in the musical world.
Mr. Philip Memoli. of whom all Bir-
mingham is proud, is member of the
faculty of the Southern School of Mu-
steal Art, having charge of the wood
wind instruments.
Harmony and theory are included in
the course of study. teachers of merit
being in charge.
Additions are in contemplation as re-
CARDS the faculty, which will be aug
mented from time to time, according to
the demands of the institution.
Birmingham the musical center of
the SOUTH" is the slogan of the South
ern School of Musical Art" and that
this excellent institution will do its
part in letting the outside world know
that this is true. is not questioned by
those who know the spirit and ambf-
ton of those connected with the school.