The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-06
Herbert Gould in such musical set
ting. The opportunities give full play
to his art. His renditions of the many

Herbert Gould in such musical set
ting. The opportunities give full play
to his art. His renditions of the MANY
recltatlves and the several heavy arias
We're an inspiration, and which the
contrast both in the size of the audi
ence and chorus must have been
strange to one accustomed to sing
ing with the great musical organiza-
tions of Chicago. He entered so SYM
pathetically and whole souledly into
the work, as to endear himself to sing
ers and auditors as well. Appearing
as he does in uniform of his official
work at the Great Naval Training
Station near Chicago, does not seem
out of place for the great apostle
whose story he sings turns often to
things military, for illustration and
comparison, and one thinks now Of
Paups words: "Put on the whole ar
mour of God, for we Wrestle against
the rulers Of the darkness of the
world, against spiritual wickedness in
high places" Interest was not less
intense in the work of our own Minot
singers, who essayed the heavy task
of working both in the chorus and
''o'N' iiS Oll lHt NOCdlISU are
such that mere pretense will not get
by--lt requires real ability both vo-
cally and in musical knowledge
Miss Ruth Ellison was somewhat
handicapped by slight voice strain
which prevented her participation in
the chorus work last evening, but
thru the handicap flowed forth the
beautiful flute-like notes.-the accu-
rate and sympathetic renditions which
endear her singing whenever heard.
Her aria, 'Jerusalem, Jerusalem,
Thou that killest the Prophets" was
beautifully rendered.
Miss Alma Enger has been account
ed soprano, but it is hard to under
stand how such wonderfully rich tones
as she produces in the lower register
would ever be left for the higher
range Of soprano work. She has in
deed d voice which counted powerfully
in the chorus, especially in the many
high "A's' throughout the oratorio,
but those rich, deep melodious tones
Of the alto aria, "But the Lord is
Mindful of His Own" are an abiding
memory to the sympathetic listener
Miss Nora Faucha!d has but recent
ly returned from New York City
where she has spent the first year of
a sympathetic training in music. It
still undecided as to whether her in
terests is to center on her violin or
her voice. Fortunate, indeed, is one
who possesses such another ability as
might contest the center of interest
with uch singing as Miss Fauchald
did last evening, net only mastering
on short notice several recitatives and
one aria, not originally asked Of her,
but also in the short time since she
returned, learning the difficult so,
prano part in all the choruses till she
sang throughout And with all the
burden her work was brilliant to the
last recitative of the work.
Mr.. Hvambsal and Mr.. lsliefson,
two members of the tenor section of
the chorus, while making no pretenses
as trained or professional singes, did
work creditable to themselves and the
occasion, the former in two duets with
Mr.. Could the latter in several recl-
tatives.
To Miss Martha Sebby has fallen
heavy responsibility-mastering the
whole score and playing it throughout
with such precision as constantly sus-
tanned soloist and chorus and free from
those slips and errors which might so
easily demoralize the singing. Miss
Sebby's share in the credit for the
success of this concert must not be a
mall one.
Miss Amanda Hamre at the organ is
a surprise to her many friends, who
have felt that her field is the piano
only. She shows that understanding
of her instrument, an ability in fol-
lowing the director and the singers
which makes her an expert acompan-
list.
Again were the people of Minot re-
minded that in Rev. Guilixson, who di-
rected the chorus, did they possess a
man of great worth and value to the
community in more ways than one.
The labor, trials and tribulations of a
director who trains chorus, previous
ly absolutely unacquainted with a
great musical work, from beginning to
end, is understood only by him. Rev.
Gullixson is indeed to be congratu-
lyated upon the success Of his work
and he can be assured that it is prop
erly appreciated by a grateful and
music loving community.
The heavy rain in the afternoon pre-
vented several out of town parties who
had definitely planned to attend. In
the audience last evening were the
members Of the Eleanor Olson Concert
Company of Chicago, who were very
we'll pleased and much impressed
with the evenings music.
The final rendition of this oratorio
will be given this evening at $3.50 o.
clock at the First Lutheran church.
Those who wish to give dollar to the
he'd Cross and to themselves decided
musical treat can do no better than
to go, and go early.