The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-07
Mr. Robert Dolejsi Birn1inehdn's Popular Volinist
 Speaks Optimistically of Our Musical Fatur
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

LUST one year ago a tall. slender, boyish-looking. young fellow l0 dropped into Birminham's musical world. and by the magic of his art and the striking appeal of his personality, at once established himself as musician of unusual merit.
 | This young man was MT. Robert Dole1si whom the Southern School of Musical Art imported to take charge of the violin department of that Institution. | Mir. Dolejsis views concerning the progress of musical affairs generally and his own work particularly during his years residence here Is of especial in- terest to music lovers and the note of optimism that he sounds in regard to Birmingham musical future is indeed gratifying.
 Especially does MT Dolejsi commend the Music Study Club" for its work and the establishment of the Junior Music Study Clubv and he insists upon ideals being lived up to. for without an ideal standard nothing musical can succeed.
 MT. Dolejsl said among other things yesterday in the course of our converse tion:
 "As bright as prospects seemed when arrived in Birmingham last December they are overshadowed by the present outlook. The opportunities here are un- limiated and the scope of work in fnu- sical circles is without bounds. It is still pioneer work-that of the various music schools but the results are grad ually becoming more and more obvious. One thing that the Southern School of Musical Art, with which have the honor to be connected has done which regard as lasting in its benefit, and that is our faculty concerts. These have been very stimulating and encouraging to the musical public we are told and 1t is evidenced by the fact that when one goes to a musical event this season the size and enthusiasm of the audience is at once remarked, showing that keen interest has been aroused by hearing good music. The musical clubs and as- sociations of Birmingham l regard with the highest possible favor, the briging to us of great artists and world renowned musicians. Particularly do I feel grati- fled and proud of the fact that the Music Study club has organized under such favorable auspices a junior Music Study club. How gratified I felt when I attended the concert of Jenny Dufau to see the number of my pupils and those of other teachers of our insti- | to be complimented on this splendid movement, for it is in the younger gene ration that we wish to arouse love for music, and every teacher should urge their pupils to join the junior Music Study club"
 T find" MT. DoleJsi continued, that students rectals now attract capacity houses and the pupils look forward to an appearance at one of these events, whereas, formerly they thought of them only with horror As the number of students at one recital is limited, compe- t1tion is keen and interest is awakened. | No movement is more important than the instituting of instrumental classes in the Birmingham public schools and the board of education is to be complimented on it's farsightedness. I was given the directorship of the stringed instruments classes and Philip Memoli of the South ern School of Musical Art the wood wind and brass instruments. In these classes have the opportunity of coming in con- tact with and promoting what would have been otherwise undiscovered talent, for | 1t is among the hundreds of school chill dren when they are in that receptive age
 
 trimmed in georgette crepe and fur and a touch of gold lace
 | The guests, who numbered 35 included the very young matrons and young la- dies.''