The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1914-06-10
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A business session followed thu
luncheon.
The Commencement Concert.
| If the members of the music depart.
ment faculty did not go home last
| evening entirely satisfied with the
high degree of skill exhibited by their
pupils and with the unparalleled en-
thusiasm of the audience which packed
the great auditorium to hear the an
nual commencement concert, then they
must, indeed, have set their ideals
very high and be difficult to please.
The concert surpassed any of it's pre-
decessors in several particulars; the
selections, were in general more diff
ficult than the average numbers on the
annual programs; the performers ex-
hibited on the whole greater technic-
al skill and severer training; and the
talent at least of several of the pupils
was of so high an order as to justify
predictions of distinguished career
for the possessors in their several
branches of music.
Played Difficult Selections.
The four numbers in which the uni
versity string orchestra appeared must
have been to those not familiar with
the excellent work of the organization
a revelation of what can be accom-
plished by young people in quality of
tone, accurate playing land mastery of
difficult selections. The solo work of
Mr.. Holiday brought round of ap-
plause that testified to the appreciation
on the part of the audience of the
young mans very evident industry and
genuine talent.
Piano Solo Good.
The piano solo by Master Robert
Kaufman was one of the delightful
surprises of the evening, and he re-
ceived in the hearty clapping the good
wishes of the audience for success in
the pursuit of the musical studies in
which he has already made such mark
ed progress for a young lad.
Vocalists Did Splendid.
The vocal solos of Miss Minnie
Miss Edwina Yearian, and of
Miss Maud Gregory were very popular.
Miss Minden was happy in her Sc
lection which suited to her pure, |
sweet, and softly flowing voice. Miss
Gregory did the best work she has |
so far done in college and was par
.icularly pleasing in the high notes
which show that the quality of voice
n the mezzo range is excellent. Miss
fearian has voice of genuine prom
Sc, and much may be expected of her
n the next two years.
Piano Numbers Fine.
The piano solos by Miss Peterson
nd Miss Jones were excellent num-
ers. Miss Peterson has much poise
nd an excellent touch for a young
layer. Miss Jones played a selection
hitch every one loves and deserved
ne applause she received.
The piece de resistance of the piano
umbers was the concerto in which
[iss Petcina played the first piano :
nd Miss Hostetter, her instructor, the
scond piano. 1t was superb num-
er and was admirably suited to the
of Miss Petcina, who
aged it to the entire satisfaction of
sr warmly appreciative audience.
Humhries Made a Hit.
The vocal climax of the evening was
e rendering of two songs by Earle
HUMPHREYS, who was in splendid
ice and who gave his superb selec
)ns in a manner SO finished and so
tistic as to win for him repeated
cores. The recitative and aria from
mani were extremely moving, and
e variety of tone and mood was an
tistic triumph; but the supreme
ccess was in his singing of Kipling's
rrible and heart-gripping Danny
ever. Memories of David Bispham
his best in this, one of the great
rss most famous selections, recalled
thing more thrilling and dramatic
an Mr.. HUMPHREYS rendition of it.
SIS Petcina played a superb and ring
, accompaniment, very important
ment in the grim and stirring eff
It of the piece.
The accompanying done by Miss
stetter was highly appreciated by
!, audience and her sympathy must
We been a tremendous help to the
lthful singers.
WILL SELL ETTRNITTTRE