Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-04-21
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION.

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MUSICAL MENTION
Notable among war benefits of the
week must be chronicled the harp re-
cital at the Washington Club Wednes-
day afternoon by Mrs. Edythe Mar
mion Brosfus and her pupils for the
benefit of Les Petits Its Blancs." a
French charitable organization which
cares for war orphans suffering from
tuberculosis. Unique the affair GER
tainly was. not only unsteady because
Of the rarity of the harp in ensemble.
but also for the picturesque effect of
the small green Irish harps against
the golden concert harps. played by
dainty maidens. with Mrs. Brosius. a
gracious personality. in the center. all
contributing to an effect that charmed
the eye as well as delighted the ear.
Mrs. Charles w. Fairfax, mezzo-se-
ing two groups Of sonEs-"Venetian
Song" by Remberg: two Breton songs.
-Fleur de Blenoir'' and "Dors. Mon
Cas-" Il Am Thy Harp" by Woodman.
Dew" and kitty of Coleraine." and in
response to the favor of the audience
adding His Lullaby" by Carrie Jacobs
Bond.
spangled Banner" played by Mrs.
Brosius. Mrs. Owen Gawthrop. Miss
Matilda MuIen and Miss Cecil Jones
the same group giving later the Mar
rendered by Mrs. Gawthrop. Miss Mil
len, Miss Jones, Miss Beatrice Fairfax,
Miss Florence O'Donnell and Mrs.
Brosius In excellent style. and Mrs
Brosius gave as solo numbers, Air
Ancien." by Rente; "Mazurka." by
Schucker. and Song of the Volga
Boatmen,' a Russian folk song. The
solos by the students were arranged
by Mrs. Brosius SO as to show the de-
velopment Of the harp in its musical
the final number in the series. making
a splendid impression for her good
tone and fine technique in Song of
the Sea-" by Oberthur. The other num-
Sweet Home and The Last Rose of
Summer" by Olive Sherley: Holy
Night" christmas hymn) and Cradle
Song" by Norris, Caroline Brosius,
The Minstrel Boy" an old Irish mel
ody. Miss Florence o'Donnen; Petite
Etude," by Rogers, and aloha Oe,''
by Queen Liliuokalani: Miss Beatrice
tilda Millen: Killarney" old Irish air,
and In Spainland," by Rogers, Miss
Cecil Jones. America" by the entire
harp ensemble. brought the affair to
patriotic and suspicious conclusion.
The Friday Morning Music Club will
issue Invitations to its active and as
sociate members during the week for
knickerbocker Theater the morning
of April 2s. The program for the oc
casion will be given by Charles T.
Tittmann. who will sing numbers he
has prepared for the Bach festival at
Bethlehem. Pa. and some portions of
the programs to be given in his snrng
concerts IN the west, and Miss Eliza
beth Winston will furnish the instru
mental part of the attraction.
Al the Church of the Epiphany to-
day the music under direction of Nc
Henry McChord. organist, will include
of Nations" by Stainer; ''Te Deum.'
by Custance; '.Jubilate." by Nevin: in
troit. Lift up Your Heads Ye Mighty
"He Is Risen" by Harker: incidental
soprano solo. Mrs. Hugh Brown: Star
Spangled Banner: occasional. Come
Ye Faithful" by Sullivan. Evening
professional. Jesus Calls Us Ger the
and Nunc Dimittis, by Marks; Offer
tory anthem. king of Kings" by
Shipper: occasional, The Morning
Light Is Breaking" py Webb.
Miss Josephine Golden. pianist, will
be the soloist at the weekly musical
at the Y, w. G. A. Tuesday afternoon
has arranged a most attractive pro-
gram for the occasion. among her num-
bers being Fantasia Impromptu," by
Chopin; Spinning Song" from 1.-THE
Flying Dutchman." by Wagner-Liszt:
"Liebstraum." by List. Members of
the Y w. c. A. or any women new
corners to the city are cordially well
coined to these affairs.
Lynch Luguer. violinist. will be the
offertory soloist this morning at the
Church of the Incarnation. when he
choir. under direction of Mrs. Henry
White. will sing TIE Deum in Flat
Major" by shuey; and "Jubilate Dec
in E Flat Major" by Corbn. Emile
Margaret White, at the organ. will plas
'Marche des Fantomes." by Scotson
Clark.
Recent events of interest include the
house warming reception at the new
home of the War Trade Board Club,
at which Katharine Rich. mezzo-so-
prano of the Church of the Incarna-
ton. was the so!oist. Miss Rich gave
much pleasure with her sympathetic
rendition of I've Been Roaming" by
Horn; and THE Birthday" and IAN
Open Secret" by Woodman.
The oratorio section OF Washington.
after considerable wedding out by the
musical director of delinquent and I'M
satisfactory members. now has an en-
rollment of 400 voices. 1t is the larg-
est oratorio chorus ever organized in
the city and is the result of the work
of the musical director. Mr.. Wright
son. The oratorio Elijah" will be
ing. May Is. in the auditorium in the
Central High School. The entire pro-
ceeds will be given to war charities
and other charitable causes pledged by
the organization. Mr. Wrightson gives
his services for the good of the cause
On the night of the oratorio admis-
sion will be free and a silver offering
asked to meet the above pledges and
expenses.
The program Of music at this morn
ing's service at Rock Creek Episcopal
Church. (Old St. Pauls) which will be
given by the double quartet choir I'M
der the leadership of William Hume
Taylor, organist and choirmaster, will
comprise '"Te Deum' and "Jubilate,' by
be why Seek Ye the Living Among
hy