The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
FIRST CONCERT OF WINTER SEASON WAS
 MARKED SUCCESS Programme of Unusual Merit Rendered and En- thusiastically Received FIRST CONSIDERATION GIVEN LOCAL TALENT Every Choir Organization and Music Club to Be Invited to Take Part in Programme During the Series
 of Concerts

The opening of the winter series of Sunday afternoon concerts at the Bi1ou theatre yesterday marked tho most im- portant step toward making of Birming- ham the musical center of the south The attendance was all that could have been expected. considering the fact that the farewell ceremonies connected with the departing of the drafted men were held at the same hour. The programme was of unusual merit. though shortened in order that those in attendance might go to Capitol park in time for the speaking which occurred after the pa rade.
 The attractive Bi1ou theatre with It's splendid appointments. comfortable and commodious seating capacity. gave an added pleasure to the concert yesterday and from the many expressions of appre- ciation 1t is not doubted but that the Bijou will be taxed to accommodate the crowds during the series of concerts.
 EXPLOIT LOCAL TALENT
 Director Lawrence announced that first consideration would be given to exploiting local talent, public school music and choir singing. Our aim. said MT. Lawrence. Ifs to present all the various musical organizations of the public schools. cholrs, singing clubs and our local artists. I shall appoint com mittee this week to have charge of se- lecting from among cur young mu- sicians those qualified to appear in solo numbers. When any singer or instru- mentalist desires to perform at one of the Sunday afternoon concerts they will be turned over to this committee for a hearing, and if found efficient will be presented to the public Every choir organization will be invited to appear on the programmes from time to time, as will also our various singing organi- zations. including the Sacred Harp sing ers."
 The campaign for raising funds for the series of concerts has begun with first donation of sl0O from R. s. Munger All donations toward this fund should be made to Sol Caheen, chairman of the community music committee.
 SOLO BY LAWRENCE
 Next Sundays programme will in- ciude a baritone solo by Director Law renee. Mr. Lawrence's offering win be the Toreador's song from Carmen. Other features to include a cello solo and church choir will go to make up splendid entertainment
 Hugh Ok, the eminent violinist will be an honored guest in Birmingham for stay of 10 days or two weeks, and will be present in box party consisting of 10 of our leading musicians.
 The programme for Sunday was rem dered as follows: Overture, "Stradella" {Flotow), Philharmonic orchestra, Philip Memoli. director. (a) Doxology. (b) In- vocation. (a) Salute the Flag" (b) "America.' Spanish Danee. "Afe- ] ody.' .'Serenada" (AIoszxowski), Phil harmonic orchestra. Nearer My God to Thee" (Mason). everybody. "Humor- esque'' (Dvorak) Philharmonic orches- tra. ''It Was Not So to Be" (ScheffeD, MT. IT. J. Posner, baritone. National Defense" Lampke), Philharmonic or- chestra. God Save Keep. Hold Our Men" tune, "Ainerlca'), everybody. 'The Star-Spangled Banner"