The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1917-05-17
TM HE PRISON Band pre-
FE sented it's first annual
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.y last Sunday afternoon to

NIGf&U Sented its first annual
N9NkgN concertin the Auditorium
gN-NY last Sunday afternoon to
an intensely appreciative audience
of over nine hundred visitors. The
instantaneous success of the event
practically assures generous sup
rort from the authorities. Making
it's initial performance under the
auspices of the Pierian Chautauqua
Circle, much credit is due the
members of the society for their
efforts to stimulate the growth of
the band. The full measure of
success gained from the first con-
cert presented was not anticipated
by all. Professor Reichkitzer's
confidence in the ability of his mu-
sicians has been more than justi-
fed. Under his careful tutelage
the band has developed into a mu-
sical organization of thirty pieces
which would reflect credit on any
community and which compares
favorably with many of the touring
concert bands in the country of
similar size.
Clad in their summer uniforms
of khaki, trimmed with rich brown
braid, the bandsmen presented a
trim appearance, presenting a
pleasant contrast against the green
background of the stage which was
set for a woodland scene.
The program opened with
Sousa's stirring march, STARS and
Stripes Forever" which was we'll
received by the audience. The
trombones were especially effective
in the rendition of this favorite
air.
Wagnerian music is essentially
difficult to effectively present in
band organization unless there is a
full support of reed and string in
strumelts. Therefore. Professor
Reichkitzer's splendid rendition
of ''Tannhauser" is to be particu-
larly commended. Not once we're
the rich, somber, never-to- be-for-
gotten strains of Wagner's master
piece out of concord in scale or
modulation. The dramatic inter-
probation was perfect throughout.
This number received enthusiastic
applause and was encored.
. A piano solo by Mr.. S. evoked
the applause that is only accorded
artistic ability. The selection Of
fered by Mr.. S. demanded brilliant
technique and the player thorough
ly merited the encore he received.
The piano duet by Messrs. S. and
N. was one of the features of the
concert. Poet and Peasant" is
admittedly one of the most difficult
pianoforte compositions to render.
The technique and expression of
the players left nothing to be de-
sired. They were heartily applaud
ed and responded to demand for an
encore.
The opening strains of Pas
times on the Yukon" a medley by
Corvers, are reminiscent of Men
delssohn, with their stately, deeply
resonant harmonies of brass. In a
moment the air changes and one
hears the beautiful strains OF
Then You'll Remember Me-" bits
of columbia the Gem of the
Ocean," and the plaintive melody,
sway Down Upon the S'wanee
River" are followed by rollick-
ing conclusion to what was prob.
ably the most popular hit of the
afternoon. The band again re-
sponded to repeated demands for
an encore.
The popular tenor. Mr.. D., de.
spite heavy cold, very capablS
presented America To- day." and
made his usual favorable impress.
sion. Mr.. DPS voice is clear. his
enunciation perfect and he puts
his songs lover" without effort
Mr.. D. was compelled to repeat the