Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1916-10-07
Galaxy Of Music
At Miss Hodkinson S

The first pupils musicale of the
season under the auspices OF The
New York School of Music and Ex-
preston, of which Miss Emma Hold
kinson is principal, was held at her
residence studio in Grantwood on
Wednesday afternoon and proved an
artistic success, and was social
event worth while. Miss Elfrleda
Brehmer gave wonderful demonstra-
ton of the Perfield work with num-
Der Of little children who were un-
used to music presented in the man
ner OF feeling first and reasoning
afterward, and proved most interest
ing in their answers and interested
in the work.
Miss Hodkinson then introduced
several vocal pupils. Harold Devine,
of Woodclitf, sang Somewhere a
Voice is Calling" with exceptional
taste. If he has the application that
is necessary to reach the top he will
do SO with few more years OF such
training. Dorothy Kenworthy sang
Cadman's Love Song" and "My
Shadow" the latter to please the
children. Miss Kenworthy has i'm
proved so much lately it is pleasure
TO watch her grow.
Miss Hodkinson introduced Court
landt Donaldson as beginner who
had but little over two months work.
He announced his songs as 1.-Two
Eyes of Grey" and "The Rose Cup, .
by Ward Stephens, both Of which he
sang very we'll Courtlandt has a
tenor voice of much promise.
Miss Hodkinson announced that it
was her object to have all branches
taught fundamentally, from the first
rudiments to the final touches Of
artistry. With the class lessons
Music History is to be taught with
the educational records. Selections
from Orchestral and operate Ora
torio masterpieces, solos for violin,
cello, ETC., will be given and the chill
dren shown pictures of the instru-
ments, as they hear the different ones
playing. This is appreciation OF
music which will be of benefit
throughout lifetime.
Signor Luigi Parisotti, an artist
who has won fame for himself all
over this country as well as through
out Europe for his beautiful singing,
sang a group OF ballads, followed a
little later by a group OF classic
French and Italian songs. He was
much appreciated and enthusiastic
ally encored. Harry Howe Whitaker
accompanied in his usual finished
style. Miss HodKinson also con-
trlbuted generously to the program.
Refreshments were served. Some OF
those present were: Mrs. Walters,
Mrs. Greene and son, Mrs. N. b.
Hartman, Mrs. N. A. Paul and Mrs
Roberge, Mrs. Kenworthy, Mrs. Geo.
Donaldson, Miss Helen and Miss
Vivienne, Mrs. Devine and Miss
Devine and friend, Mrs. John Frid-
lington, Mrs. P. w. Schomber, Miss
Nina Schomber, Miss Hausmann,
Miss Ameria Hausmann, Miss Win
terburn, Mrs. j. w. Perry and Miss
Perry and friend, Mrs. Valentine, of
New York; Mr.. w. S. Foringer, Mrs.
Berls and friend, Mrs. Whitaker,
Mrs. John Bradshaw, of Palisade; and
Mrs. Bailey, the new secretary OF the
New Jersey Federation of Women's
Clubs; Mrs. Josephson and Miss Irma,
Mrs. Clarke, Kenneth Clarke, Mrs.
Geo. Vaughn, Carolyn Waugh, the
Misses Beerbohm, Mrs. w. B. Hearn,
Muriel Hearn, and Miss Octavia
Stone. The public is invited to an
other demonstration of music peda-
gogy from another angle on Wednes-
day next, October II, at three o'clock.
Rhythm, Time, Pulse, Tempo will be
discussed. In the work of a few
weeks advancement the melody build
ing is encouraged, not that the chill
dren become composer prodigies, but
that they have the moral outlet wh,ch
is beneficial to health and character.
The Musical Observer, of New York,
publishes these little pieces from
month to month, and the children vie
with one another to find their little
pieces in print.