Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-22
BY HENRIETTA M. REES.

liz NllOI We w iipt s1SPSNt - -
ways with US, and because we do moi
know it is there, we do nothing tc
correct il. We allow it to parade
itself gaily by the side of our best
work, in the same way that the
ragged little urchin marches along
By the finely uniformed band. But
then, some day, quite accidentally
we catch sight OF it. We think it is
the first time we have ever made it,
and then, after noticing it three or
four times, il occurs to US to wonder
how long we have been committing
the same blunder, exhibiting the
same lack of taste, or omitting a
necessary elegance. Then iii dark
moment one pauses to wonder how
many more similar errors there are
which one has not yet discovered.
What a step forward il is, when
we realize such an error, and what
a greater advancement when we can
hold on tight to our other musical
virtues and finally reach down and
correct it. 1t is almost like trying
to pick up a handkerchief while re-
tanning ones seat on a galloping
horse
A talented pianist who was doing
advanced work with a celebrated
teacher stopped her lessons, and
when asked the reason said, "He did
not find enough fault with me. |
wanted him to tell me more of the
bad things I do that | do not realize
myself"
The finding Of the unconscious
error is one Of the great missions OF
the music teacher. 1t is always
there, and if it is not in one place it
is in another. 1t has a way of at
taching itself to that part of our
work of which we are most compla
Gently sure. 1t is partly because of
the connivances and malevolent
practices of the unconscious error
that Caruso and other great artists
are continually coaching, and that
many we'll advanced musicians sup
plement their work with a course of
studies now and then with some
great master. Even though one
works constantly in musical pursuits,
one needs to be freshened up occa:
sionally, and in the process many an
unconscious error is usually elimi-
mated.
The music teacher has done much
who can make Us see ourselves as
others see US, and more than that,
make US improve the object OF our
contemplation.
The conscious error is 4 bore, for
II means constant attention and
repetition to correct it, and one has
to correct it once one has recognized
it. The sooner he does it the better,
for the worst thing about the con-
scious error is that one continues
to be conscious of it, and to suffer
more or less accordingly until it is
corrected.
But the unconscious error is in
collusion with Satan himself There
is nothing boresome about it. no
matter how upsetting it may be. In
spite of its Vaccinations, and elfin
prankishness and baleful effect, or
perhaps because of it, it has GER
tain deadly charm
The City Concert club celebrated
its first anniversary with a luncheon
at the Omaha Chamber of Com
merce Tuesday noon, May II. This
club was organized by Mrs. Hester
Bronson Copper, in order to present
free municipal concerts by local
talent.
The first concert was given May
II, 1920. with an excellent program
and full auditorium of listeners,
Since that time nine have been pre-
sented and all have been we'll attend
ed, although additional memberships
in City Concert club with the small
attendant fee have not been as en-
couraging as the. attendance at the |
concerts would seem to anticipate. At |
the luncheon, music week for next
season was discussed, the material
for two additional concerts was sug-
gested' and the outline for the opera
concert. which will be presented at
the Municipal auditorium May 81, |
was announced.
This will be the closing concert
OF the series. and is in charge Of |
Mr.. Frank Mach, chairman 81 the
program committee. The numbers are
as follows:
Omaha Philharmonic orchestra. FRANK
Excerpt, from N'ss, !:s,u.t. director. aou,,.
Act nj. ouartst ~ G:rd.n .csn. .SO.h0o
Act Y Trio and Finale. Prison scene
Sung by Lena Ellsworth Dale Miss
GS tenor; Dr.. % john w. TufnS: pindns.r PSass Ss.sc
with Vernon c. Bennett. accompanist
Duet from la Traviata''. verdi
MS s,.,,s z =. ma. Mathsny. :opr.ns; Dean 7.
"a, "cav.ii.ria Ru..ic.n.," First
Solos sai BY Mrs. Hiram SALISBURY yassasn' sns
George Saltzgiver
tb) Bubble Song" tHish Jinks)
Solo BY Mis-. Ethel woodbrid.. ,onrsnni m
Mrs. Hiram Salisbury, mezso soprano:
Mrs. C. q. Christensen, contraito;
George saltzgiver. tenor; walter d.
Graham. bass; Mrs. Mayme vroman.
"Flowsr Duet" from Madam. Butter.
Len. El:woar,n pals. Mabel ra4saa. euss,ns
IT r'ce' vernon c. Bennett, accompan-
ts) Italia" from 'Lucrszia Borsia"
Kountze Memorial Lutheran ouartet
Frances Wyatt. soprano; Harriet
Clark, contralto; Justin Helgren.
tenor; Gus 2. Swanson. bass
tbl "Misersrs" from 'Ti Trovators"
Solo. ~ Howard stsS.rx tenor: rrssss. ussa'
wyatt, soprano; Justin Heigren, r. |
A. Carlson, r. A. Heigren. q. p.
Swanson. Albert Sand, accompanist.
aux Enters" Offenhsc ~
Omaha Philharmonic orchestra.
Home. Sweet Home"
Gus F. swanson. song leader.
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Omaha will have the privilege of
hearing Mr.. Homer Burress, celc-
brated oratorio tenor of New York
City, as soloist in "The Rose Maid
m" which is to be given in the
:ity by the Omaha Choral society
IN June 2. Mr.. Burress, a Kansas
has made rapid stride. ;o