Arizona republican., 1914-03-11
|. W, CAOMAN ID REPRODUCE
 PIMA MELODY
Interesting Test Made Last Night by Composer Cad man-Soon Arizona In- dian Songs Will Be Pre- served

Although he has but very little time to spend in this section in the form of a vacation this year, Charles Wakefield Cadman, the eminent composer, who has special iZed on Indian melodies, found time to arrange a short seance last even- ing when he recorded Pima and The gathering occurred in the studio of William Conrad Mills of the Ari- zona School of Music, and proved one of the most interesting little musical evenings that has been held in this city in a long time.
 For the first time in their lives twenty-thre Pima Indians, who were brought in from the United States Indian school here for the very pur- pose, saw the photograph which Mr. Cadman uses, taking in the tones of their own singing, which were after ward repeated to them, much to their delight. This is the first time any thing has been attempted in repro ducing the tribal songs of the h.
 
 actual music For some years Mr Cadman has been studying the h. dian songs in other parts of the United States and has had most gratifying and excellent success in the work he has undertaken of mak- ing permanent the ancient melodies of the first Americans" The trial 
 his work
 But in view of the coming concert by Mr Cadman. the trial was most interesting. Of the four records taken. two Pima and two Apache each reproduced the chanted songs of the races with an accuracy that leaves little doubt but that shortly they too will be transposed into songs possibly as beautiful and popu- lar as The Land of the Sky Blue Water" and The Thunderbird Comes from the Cedars"
 For the edification of the visitors, MT Mills sang one or two of the
 dealized songs of MT. Cadman, and the whole business was explained to them Then the Indian students, to show they were not behind by any means. sang not only their tribal songs but also in English, surprising the folks gathered to hear them with accuracy of their work When the records were taken. one of a Pima medicine song and another of an Apache war song, they were prompt ly reproduced Following this re- treatments were served and then more music was had. MT Cadman played several of his delightful com positions and quartet of Indian boys sang. The girls of which there were twelve present evinced the greatest interest in the music, and gave evidence of the greatest ap- preciation of the composers work. MT Cadman will give a recital on | Friday evening at the Arizona School of Music under the title of Big In- dian Musical Talk" In this he will 1 be assisted by Princess Tsianina, | (Redfeather) pronounced Chi-n nah, who is a direct descendant of the | old war chief. "Tecumseh," the fla | nous opponent Ol heHtIdl W lildiil Henry Harrison in early Indiana and Ohio history. Princess Tsianina is universally conceded to be the most
 versatile and accomplished Indian musician before the public today. Of
 her a Denver paper said:
 Princess Tsianina is a strillinsl% beautiful girl, with snapping black
 eyes, perfect teeth and raven haii
 as distinguishing features. She wears the native dress-leather-b beaded
 dress, beaded moccasins, a beaded
 band about the forehead and red Heather at the back of the head-or all occasions, and as she walks about the streets of Denver she attracts much attention. The princess carries herself with great dignity, and seems unconscious of the attention.
 "Tsianina's voice is a meZZo- so lprano of good range and telling
 resonance. It has a peculiarly plain tive quality that is most effective il the Indian melodies. She memories
 easily and is in all respects an aler
 and adaptable student