Evening star., 1923-10-21
N any previous training they may


have had"
Plans are now being perfected to
introduce series OF lectures on
music. combining same with an en-
.ertainment from among the student
,ody Of the school. These lectures
will be informal and open to the gen.
,ral public.
The school will hold classes every
Wednesday evening at 1870 o'clock in
he knights Of Columbus building. 91S
10th street northwest. Registrations
may be made any evening during the
week.
A group of teachers gathered at the
home of Mrs. Frank Byron last Tues
day evening to hear Miss Margaret
Robinson Martin, exponent of new
methods in music education. This
was the initial lesson OF a series ar
ranged especially for teachers. and
the program was given in three divi-
sions. showing music and methods
adapted to the elementary. interme-
diate and high school classes.
First was a presentation of rhyth-
mic music and a demonstration of
free or spontaneous expression by the
teachers themselves. The second part
Of the lesson was appreciation of mu-
sic form through analysis.
Following this was the association
made between music and art. A pic
ture was shown and music was played
in which were realized similar moods
and thought expressions. the treat
ment of these expressions in the two
rhythmic curves and outlines, the
lights and shadows in the picture
paralleling the sweep of the musical
phrase. the fall of the cadence. the
delicate effect of nuance. and. back Of
both picture and composition. the
poetic thought that had inspired
them.
Miss Bernice Randall was appointed
class secretary. and among those who
enrolled for the course are Mrs.
Frank Byram. Miss Bernice Randall,
Miss Lucy Lynch, Miss Clara Bur-
rowes. Miss Florence Keene, Miss
Burkhart. Miss Anna Patterson. Misses
Gertrude and Dolly Smith and Mrs. j.
F. Donaldson, supervisor of Arling-
ton county, Va.
Other courses outlined for this sea-
son by Miss Martin include folk mu-
sic, Music of the People: art asso-
Citations. Music, Poetry and Paint
ing" and a short series. Music Be-
ginnIngs." showing music and plans
for developing an appreciation of 1t
mothers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas S. Lovette
opened their season last Sunday aft
ernoon with the first of a series of
musical teas. at their new home, 1928
street northwest. The Lovette mu-
steal teas have become a recognized
feature in Washington, and are at
tended by musicians and music lovers.
This proved to be among the most in
teresting affairs given by MIR. and
Mrs. Lovette.
Mrs c. Essery Barnard and Mrs
Margaret E. Whitford presided at the
tea tables and were assisted by the resi-
dent students of the school.
The informal program began with
sr,I; hy do
affiliated with the school. She played
Wfeniaskrs Faust Fantastic and
was accompanied by T. S. Lovette.
Mrs. Bertha Thompson Nelson of
league, Tex, also member OF the
bers, tars.si Which ss'I ineluded 1Alt Wien" Go
dowsky), "Tollegesellschaft" (Doh-
nanyij and "valse Brilliant" (CajanD.
Miss Jack Charlton Ward, soprano,
sang THE First Primrose" (Grieg),
"Obstination" (Fontannailles) and
Maiden at the Spring" (Goldmark).
Miss Gladys Hillyer was the accom-
panist. This completed the regular
program. but by special request Miss
Edythe Crowder, soprano. ana 20
seph di Meglio, tenor, each gave
Miss Ward repeated their groups.
Miss Mary Ruth Matthews acted as
accompanist for Miss Crowder.
The annual election of officers OF
the Washington Choral Society was
held in the auditorium of the Church
Of the Ascension, and the following
were elected to serve for the ensuing
year: Robert Starr, president:
Mrs. H. Clyde Grimes; vice presiaens.
John A. Gallagher, treasurer; MISS M
Emma Greene and H. N. King II
brarians. Charles Wengerd was re-
elected director. and Charles l.
Ferry was re- engaged as accompanIis.o -,
sorhe Messiah" which will be pre-
sented at Central High School on De
cember 4. The work of this organiza,
ton last winter will be rememperea
fayorably The Messiah; essnani we're Eliih }hen
given in the. Masonic, Auditorium ana
attended by large audiences.
This seasons program CONSISTS .s,,o on
Four Winds" The best local soloists
have been engaged for these brilliant
splendid performances.
All singers are invited to join the
society The rehearsals are heid
every Monday evening at !;45 o,ciock
OF the Ascension, on 18th street near
Massachusetts, avenue. Members are
requested to bring their books.
Last Wednesday evening at Miss
Caroline McKinley's studio the Mckin-
ley Dancers gave delightful program
Of dance Impressions before the STU
Music. The program included num-
Der Of lovely solo dances by Marian
Chace, Evelyn Davis, Judy Lyeth and
Florence Thompson and series or
group numbers, among them "The
Amaxons," ''The Flame in the Forest"
and "Bacchanale.'
Miss Mckinley, who has Just reopened
her studio for the season, has recently
returned to the city from three
months tour and study abroad, es-
pecially in France and Italy. In Paris
Miss Mckinley worked for several
weeks with Raymond Duncan in his