Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-05-18
BAND CONCERTS FOR
THE COMING SUMMER
twenty-five to be Given and
Each to Have Vocal Music
As a Feature

A band concert without vocalist is
not exactly according to the idea of
what band concert should be, accord
ing to the opinion of Salem folks, and
when some time ago it was announced
that the concerts would be given this
summer without singers, there was such
a vigorous protest, that the matter was
taken under consideration at the last
meeting of the city council.
The contract between the city coun-
ell and John GRADER as business man
ager OF the band, specified that in con-
sideration of the payment of 1865,
25 concerts should be given during the
months of June, July August and Sep
tember.
No mention was made of singers in
the contract, the terms calling for
band consisting of 81 pieces, to be made
up of such instruments as the manager
might choose, subject only to the condi-
tiOn that the band, when fully organ
lied, would be capable of rendering
first class music.
The demand for singers being recog-
nized by the city council. at the meet
ing last Monday night, Mayor White
was authorized to enter into contract
with Mr.. GRADER, at the figures, 81 1865
for 25 cOneerts, excepting that the
number be reduced to 90 concerts, in
order that two singers be engaged, cae
to appear at each concert.
Two Who Will Sing.
Hence contracts will be entered into
with Mrs. Halle Parrish Hinges and
Tom Ordemann, calling for the apepar-
ance of either one of them at each Of
the % concerts. These singers added
greatly to the popularity of the con-
certs last summer.
Harley o. White will qualify in a new
role, according to the contract. While
it is generally known that although but
3S years old, he is now serving the city
as mayor and also as member Of the
board Of education, yet according to the
contract the mayor may be appealc
to if the selections of the band are un.
satisfactory. The contract says: fTn
the event that the services of the sait!
band shall at any time be unsatisfactory
W NhO may VI VI COulAuAblCN VI Jupilb
parws, or in case the music shall be OBJ.
| iectionable, the mayor is authorized to
direct and dictate the pieces to be rend-
ered." Hence if any one wants a little
more rag time, or little more of Beet
hOven, there is the appeal to Caesar,
which in this case happens to be the
mayor.
! Other terms of the contract with the
Cherrian band for the % summer con
certs are as follows:
Concerts Cost $s7,43.
AS one of the q pieces, competent
and efficient leader must be employed,
and the music must be of class to be
approved by the mayor and committee
on public parks.
Each concert must be not less than
one hour and 80 minutes in length, must
begin at 8 cloek, and weather permit
ting, shall be held on Tuesday and Fri.
day evenings.
| The intermissions between selections
must not exceed 10 minutes. For every
musician less than 21 taking part in
concert, $3.50 will be deducted.
| In case unfayorable weather. and the
concert postponed, the mayor or chair
man of the park committee shall have
the right to fix the date of the post
poned concert.
No concerts will be demanded of the
musicians on this contract between the
hours of 8 a. m. and p. m. of any
day.
The concerts will be held in Wilson
and Marion parks, although the great
er number will be held in Wilson park.
The concerts will cost the city of Sa-
lem $S543 each. The first concert will
be given as soon as weather conditions
permit.