Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-19
Symphony Orchestra
Fine Rehearsal
Sunday at City Hall

tucusta'S own symphony orchestra
Mold a most creditable rehearsal Sun
dav evening at the City hall, with a
epl,ndid program, varied in nature
ard exceedingly we'll rendered. The
CITY hall was well filled with the au-
Glencc. most of the 1Clks coming to
hear the concert but some annoying
others coming just because it was
place to GO
Ernest L. Hill, director of the Au-
ru.ta symphony orchestra, has every
reason to have high hopes for his
rromising musical aggregation. Their
rcnditions show much promise, much
conscientious endeavor and the local
community should show every en-
couragcmcnt and appreciation.
The program of the evening was as
follows: March, "Frcderick" by c.
Tricdmann. 1t was a stirring. martial
selection swinging along in full style.
"Eosamunds" by F. Schubert, an
overture of delightful variations was
the second number on the program.
J. is described as followSby Charles
]. Roberts:
Rosamunde Overture begins with a
lcng Introduction, Andante in c. min
or. The main body of the compost
ton. Allegro vivace in c major CO.
tmc). is in Il form much used by Ros-
SIM and other Italian opera compos-
ers Of his day. The light, graceful
first theme is followed by q more bril-
Liant and noisy subsidiary of passage
work: then comes a short transitional
interudc, moduIating to the dominant.
G major, in which key the melodious
second theme appears. A bright, bril-
liant conclusion theme. working up to
gradual crescendo climax, closes the
first part of the movement. There is
no free fantasia, it's place being taken
by short modulating passage which
brings about a return in the tonic.
Then comes the third part. which
hears the regular relation to the first.
A dashing coda in 6-S time brings the
overture to an end.
"a Love Suite" by M. T.. Lake, COM
prised of three dainty. delightful
numbers THE Lovers" 'Dance OF
Capriccioso" and Loves Lament"
was a colorful thing, full of alluring
passages.
Characteristic piece, 1.-THE Cocoanut
Dance" by A. Herman, to bring out
the weird interpretations that added
greater variety to the program.
The high notes which Arthur c.
Davis, cornet soloist. brought out In
his Offering in Remembrance of Ii
berati" by J. o. Casey, were clear and
sharp. His solo was very much en-
loved. He was accompanied by the
orchestra.
The second part Of the program was
st of four, difficult. tuneful num-
hers: Largo from the opera "Nerxes'
by G. F. Handel; scene de Pallet
The advertisement" by T. Rendis:
gavotte, "Stephanie" by A. Czbulka
and rhapsodie, "Slavische" by G.
Friedman.
The program of the evening was
closed by the playing Of "Star Spang-
led Banner" with the audience stand
Ing at attention. with the exception
Of those who have had their educa-
ton neglected and didn't recognize In
1t our National anthem or who had
forgotten what it means.
The rehearsal of Sunday evening
gave most comprehensive view Of
what the orchestra is doing in ad-
Vancement. Augusta should be proud
ot this public spirited aggregation of
musicians who are giving their SER
wees and especially to Mr.. Hill, who
IS putting his best efforts into the or
chestra