The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-15

ed. 1t follows In full:
IL wonder how many OF those pres
ent have ever given n thought to
what the word 'MArcntn' means? It
Is n musical word meaning strength
we'll marked to bring out partIcu-
lar part OF piece. So. when the
club decided upon the name 'Murca-
to- 1t meant TO bring out. develop.
strengthen the musical talent OF our
city This We are trying To do in
three ways
First. our club rccftals. Those
who have been members Of the club
from the beginning realize more
than anyone else the great improve
mCnt In the club rccitRla Undouht-
eddy, the club has given the best re-
cttals this year In its history With
very few exceptions. the active menu
bers put time and attention on their
numbers. The club demands the best
OF Its active members and the active
members give II their best.
| Second. We bring good artists.
which is Of great value In creating
a musical atmosphere. But club and
artists recltHls are not sufficient to
create demand from the general
public for that which Is good and up-
lifting In music. Those who are 40
fortunate As to attend these rPCltHlS.
which are open to any one paying the
price of admission ure greatly bene-
fitted. But 1t does not reach the
masses and this Is why the chorus
has been organized. There Is moth
ing so educational or 80 helpful in
creating musical atmosphere in any
community us II we'll trained chorus.
The public will go to hear chorus
that will not 20 to piano. voice or
violin recital or even the opera.
If you look into the musical life
OF a country where music is highly
developed and the state has control
OF the opera houses. orchestra.
chorus, etc. GU will learn TINT funda-
mentally the chorus and orchestra
has been back OF this wonderful
growth All of the great composers
for the last several hundred years
down to the present time have recog-
ntzed this fact. and composed espe-
clally for the chorus.
In the great musical centers large
choruses have been organized and
/ singers vie with each other TO be-
come members. They have 10 pass
examinations aud pay an entrance
fec.
1.-THE Marcat Music Club. recog-
ntztng the great benefit to accrue
from chorus, organized this one
last October. The chorus numbers
! flfty-six members with the dIreCtress
and acompanist We do not require
an entrance fee nor an examination.
On the contrary. we earnestly ask
the singers to join without any cost
whatever and We furnish the music.
II you appreciate our efforts and
wish to see the chorus an accom-
plished fact, we hope you will give
Eliberally.
Perhaps would not be amIss
TO offer some explanation as to what
purpose our collection will be used.
1t Is to be divided with the choir
under whose auspices we are here,
the other portion to be used for mu-
sic bills, hall rent and other sum
dries, since we have asked no fee
from members.
"A community Is Judged not by It's
wealth alone, but largely by It's Gull
tnre. Good literature helps raise
such standard to some extent, but
poets say that music begins where
literature leaves off, We are here
demonstrating our interest in the
culture Of our community by giving
our time and talents to this kind of
work. The interest will not be diff
fused through the club alone but
their enthusiasm will be commune
Gated to their friends and II will cre-
ate an incentive to want to fathom
what beauty lies in music. Our
choirs and congregational singing
might be made better also.
The Marcato Music Club Is not a
money making scheme for anyone.
The president, directress, accom-
PIANIST. or any officer OF the club, do
not receive one cent. We gladly and
cheerfully give our services to bet
ter the musical condition of our city.
to give to our people that which is
clean. wholesome and uplifting.
"Our plans are to give music
festival each spring. Next Tuesday
evening, at 1880 o'clock. at the Cen
trial Christian church. we will con-
tlnue the rehearsal of the '0dyseus'
by Max Bruch. a beautiful cantata.
All singers ara cordially invited to
become members. The collection
will now be taken. The directress
and officers thank you In advance for
your financial help"