South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-24
Band Coming Here
Plays Music OF Masters

The chief purpose OF the United
States Marine band OF so pieces
which apears in the city coliseum
for two concerts on Nov. is edu-
catonaL
Many people have ideas OF a
military band which are either ex-
aggregated in romance or unduly
humble in their practical limita-
lions. One idea OF a military is
that It dashes boldly forward in
front OF an army making all posi-
BILE noise and cOnspicuously attired
In order 10 show an enemy from
what quarter an attack may be ex-
peCted. The contrary extreme OF
impression Is that It's function Is
confined strictly to playing dance
music for the benefit Of parties at
tended by official-society. The lat
ter duty is sometimes a pleasant in
cident OF the Marine bands eEper-
ience, but the trombone has never
yet been called upon to hurl Itself
in defiance upon the bayonet OF an
advancing foe.
The educational function Of the
Marine band is expressed in its con-
cert performances. not only before
the Capitol and in the white house
grounds at Washington. d. c.. but
in even a greater degree on tour
where It's finest attachments are
more readily observable 10 the alert
ear through the advantage OF play
ing IN an auditorium.
The evening program on Nov. 3
under the auspices OF Post so Of the
American Legion may be taken as
an example Of the educational pos
sibilities OF this organization. The
opening number. the Tannhauser
Overture, is a reminder Of the Wag-
ner who was still a consistent melo-
dist writing in sympathy with the
more conventional forms. II gives
hint indeed OF the music master re-
vealed In later life when themes
were employed for dramatic effect
In massive structures OF intricate
correlation and with overwhelming
tragic suggestion n the harmOnies
which clothed them.
The story OF Tannhauser is a
poem which may easily afford de-
light 70 one who will permit him
self to follow an attendance at the
concert with a few minutes in the
library.
The second number the Nocturne,
Dream OF Love" is by List. whose
biography brings into attention not
only a life OF somewhat somber TO
nance as 20 the composer himself
but touches closely and intimately
the careers OF many OF the most
eminent figures in musical and
literary history. IT is said that his
services not only through marvellous
Liano prescriptions, but In more
substantial directions, awakened the
I gratitude even OF Wagner himself"
/ II is with such names as Chopin.
Berlioz, Won Weber. Paginnini; and
/ in the literary world. Hugo and La
MARITIME that his name is associated.
"Arbuckhnian," a cornet solo. is
/ a revelation Of technique, a delight
/ 70 the popular ear and as that Won
derful musician. Arthur Witcomb.
! performs II. an example Of what
may be attained by that instrumen,
worthy OF the attention OF every
student OF brass Interpretation.
Invitation TO Dance the
fourth number. brings to mind not
only Weber, Weingartner, whose
contributions 70 melody have set the
world singing with them but affords
a splendid subject for the student
Of modern orchestration In its
transcription by Leader William Fl.
/ Santelmann.
That tragic Naturalization the
! "Pagliaocr Prologue. IS As render
ed by the band a poem without
words 1t reflects the talents OF
| Ieoncavallo. who although an
Italian composer. educated az
/ Naples wrote much under the IN
/ fluence and encouragement OF Wag-
ner. II Is said that the bold stroke
Of having the Prologue" introduced
ALMOST as a part OF the overture was
I due 70 a quaint bit OF professional
rivalry. In 1890 Mascagni began his