The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-19
TO Give Famous Concert Pro-
auctions Annually.
THEY LIKED "THE MESSIAH
Prominent T0pekans Commend
Work of SOlOists and Chorus.
Meeting of Music Lovers After
the Holidays.

Let the good work go on, and we
will sing our 'blOomin'' heads off to
make another such event still more
successful and inspiring is what j.
r. Sargent Of the chorus which sang
THE Messiah" said in a cOngratula
tory letter to Horace Whitehouse, the
conductor. Mr.. Sargent's enthusiasm
reflects the sentiment OF the members
Of the chorus and the orchestra.
With such a spirit manifesting itself
amo = the musicians and with such
hearty support as was given by the
people of the city it is apparent that
the Topeka Musical Art Society will
be a permanent organization and that
the presentation of the best music will
be made annual or semi-annual
events.
There is already a movement start
ed among the members of the chorus
and re orchestra to make a perma-
nent organization and after the holt-
days a meeting will be called and the
plans will be discussed. Topeka has
the musicians, the singers, one of the
largest pipe organs in the country and
a hall with seating capacity that
will accommodate large audiences. All
that is needed is a permanent organ
ization.
The excellence of the rendition of
many who attended and expected
something fairly good. IT thought I
would hear something passably good
but l heard the great OratOriO given
i a manner that was a complete sur
prise to me-" was the comment made
by c. w. Kouns, general manager of
the Santa Fee.
IAN organization which can present
an oratcrio of such class and give it
in such excellent manner should
receive he support of every one in
Topeka, said Samuel Z. Lux. presi-
dent of the Kansas State Fair associa-
ii n. 1.-The people in general did not
realize how good it would be. Now
they KIN Nv and hereafter when such
performances are given the Auditor
ium ill be crowded.
w. w. Bowman, secretary of the
Kansas Bankers association. who
sang in the chorus, is in favor of q
permanent organization. 1.-The per.
Torrance of the OratOriO was fine and
! am heartily in favor of making q
permanent society and producing the
best music. ] will do all 1 can"
&. w. Milton, one of the singers
was most enthusiastic and is ready to
take an active part in giving musical
festivals at regular intervals.
II am very much in favor of giving
regular performances and I will be
pleased to belong to an organization
formed for such purpose" sale
James Cowdry of the orchestra. e.
have heard many of the players ex
press themselves as enthusiastic. 'Tht
Messiah was the best musical even
ever given in Topeka. In Mr.. White
house we have a great conductor ant
; with him l know that even bette
performances can be given. I yer.
much hope that this is the beginning
of permanent musical events
w. r. Carrie of the chorus favor
keeping the Musical Art society in
tact. There is an unusual interest II
the organization, both among tn
members and the public. 1 hope tina
this will be the first Of many simila
events"
Lets have a permanent orchestr
and chorus" said Walter Fox Of tn
orchestra. Topeka can be musica
center. The start has been made
Let's keep on"
The musical people of Topeka hav
hoped for an organization that coul
produce the best music and it seem
that that hope is now to be realized.