The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-08
Mrs J. E. Frazier Has Word to Say About the 'Sundd
 Musicales and What They Mean 10 Birn1ingha,1
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

" HOSE who know the many obstacles that stand in the way of the pro-
 A moter of musical affairs in the south, readily recognize the mammoth undertaking that Mrs. J. E. Frazier has on her shoulders, in sponsoring the Sun day musicales."
 Oh, yes, we all know there was a tre- l mendous crowd at the opening musicale when MT. Spalding and MT. Gunster were the artists-but that was assured long be- fore the affair took place; but listen to what Mrs Frazier says about the rest; the sale of season tickets and what the whole thing means, not only to her per sonally and individually, but to Birming- ham and Birmingham's musical future. Mrs. Frazier deserves the utmost credit for the splendid work she has done, and the way she has dared to promote the Sunday musicales, and if the public does not stand by her and work shoulder to ! shoulder with her, the slump" is bound to come and none of us wants that sort of reflection to be made upon musical Bir- mingham.
 Among other things in regard to the Sunday musicales, Mrs. Frazier said yes terday:
 T am very much delighted and encour- aged over the success of the opening of the Sunday afternoon artist recitals. I have endeavored to have four artist re- citals this season, and there is differ ence between musicales or concerts and artists recitals, difference you pay for. q of ing and MT. Gunster making good, sur passing the expecta tions of the most crit- cal, which they did, but one can never be sure of an audience until after the affair is over.
 T have always loved to study human nature she continued, "and people are attractive and interesting to me. I be- lieve if anything is really worth while you can usually depend on them, and my faith was evidenced by the opening musi- cal with not enough money in the bank to cover MT. Spalding's contract. You ask if it is not work to manage a series. Yes, more than one would think but rather pleasant. I have always been in- terested in music, but since managing these recitals I have broader knowledge of music and musicians and what they are accomplishing throughout the world, and it is most interesting to keep in touch with them. The only unpleasant part of this work is the uncertainty of having a large audience. If could be sure every seat would be taken, then I would not hesitate to sign with the best artists that amount would command, but I must ad- init did hesitate dhough not long, wish ing to have only the besD about engaging such high-priced artists for this season, realizing that overfowing audiences at each recital would be necessary in order to come out even. I am more than will ing to do the work, but not to loose money, and I don't think I will, if the interest is evidenced in the next three recitals. I do not believe, however, that Birmingham appreciates the fact that it is unusually fortunate ohave such excep- tionally high class teachers among us and though l am sure the work done by the excellent musical organizations, has in great measure increased the musical growth and interest in our midst, the greatest stimulus has been the splendid untiring work of the teachers"
 Though the teachers impress upon the students the benefit and importance of their hearing, the great artists brought here" MT. Frazier said, "the mothers seem not to realize the educationa value to say nothing of the pleasure given, which IS evidenced by the very small at- tendance of the students upon these oc- casions, though the Music Study club and the Sunday artist recitals have both placed the admittance for children with in reach of all-25 cents. I am sure this sum is spent daily for trifles by many. The teachers and true lovers of the best in music make the Sunday series pos s,ble, and all other musical events The coming of the National Federation of Musical Clubs in 1917 will cause Bir- mingham to wake up and put this city in 8 musical class it would take 10 or more years to reach. It took Los An geles over year to get ready for the great event, but what wonderful thing it was! This will be a Birmingham af- fair, every man, woman and child should be interested and put their shoulder to the wheel. and we must have the "get together spirit to make it success, and I am sure our wide-awake press will be, the moving spirit
 "The Sunday recitals are a musical factor in so many of our cities, often opening the musical season." Mrs. Frazier said. You ask why I undertook the man. agement? It may seem strange. but the NS N9