The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-18
CITY RESPONDS IN FINE SPIRIT
 TO MUSIC CLUB
Membership Grows En- couragingly-Fine Art
 ists For Season

The spring membership campaign of the Birmingham Music Study club which was announced last Sunday in conjunction with the Artist Concert Course for 1924-25, has received a hearty response from the public, ac- cording to officers, and it is hoped by the end of the coming week, when the campaign closes, the membership will be large enough so that when the fall season opens, all of the energies of the club may be directed toward other de- partments without having to give thought to finances.
 The course selected this year is an expensive one, consequently large membership is necessity. The past season was the most successful in the clubs history, and the membership the largest; and with such an array of ar- lists as the club is offering this year, it is hoped to reach the 2,000 mark.
 Albert Spalding, ViOlinist Nov. 6
 The first concert will take place November 6, when Albert Spalding, America's distinguished violinist, will be heard. There are many fine violin ists before the public today, but Spald- ing must surely be accorded leading place. It has been several years since his appearance here and his admirers will find,' according to critics, his art improved with age. It reveals new translucent depths," it is said, and an air of detachment seems to have been displaced by a warm personal note.
 Claire Dux, Soprano Nov. 20
 Claire Dux's triumphs with the Chicago Opera company have been sn sfol arA she has proved herself supreme ill both on her American tour.
 She stand today as one of the ablest and most charming artists of the world. She captivated her audience, when presented here by the club two sea sons ago, and her return will be await ed with the liveliest interest. Her voice is a true lyric soprano of wide range. When she sings she radiates happiness.
 Josef Hofmann, Pianist. Dec. 8
 In presenting Josef Holman, what has long been a dream becomes a real ity. This will be his first appearance in Birmingham and as Birmingham audiences have always shown a prefer ence for the piano, the artist committee is particularly happy in making this announcement. Hofmann, stands to- day as one of the worlds best known and best liked pianists. His playing has been compared to that of Rubin stein, in that his playing is more at home in compositions, requiring pas sionate and intense treatment, rather than in the more tender music of the salon.
 Reinald Werrenrath, Baritone, Jan. 21
 Reinald Werrenrath, one of the. finest and best loved American bari tones, never fails to delight his au- dience. He not only knows how to sing exuuisitely, but the versatility and range of his interpretive powers are ex- traordinary. Of his singing last sea- son, The Chicago Herald and Examiner said: ssReinald Werrenrath, at Or chestra hall, with the exception ot John Mccormack, enjoys large and more faithful following than any Of the 5non-operatic singers. The en- thusiasm for hfstart is easily under stood, for he approaches each song Tn A masculine zestful manner, much as he might plunge into cooling waters on n summers day. And what is more, he transmits his own delight in the music to his audience with grace and good humor that never fails to appeal"
 His appearance here a few seasons ago was pronounced by music critics as one of the finest and most enjoyable concerts ever given here. fl St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Feb.
 or March
 The St. Louis Symphony orchestra with Rudolf Gang, conductor, has 80 endeared itself to the Birmingham pub lie. that a season would seem incoIn- pIete without its appearance. MT. Gang, pianist, and Miss Helen Traubel, soprano, will be the soloists. Miss Traubel was most enthusiastically re- ceived at the matinee and Mir. Gang won an ovation by his brilliant playing of the Tschaikowsky, B-Flat Minor concerto, with the orchestra.
 Sale of Tickets
 The membership campaign will con tinue through May A. Tickets will be on sale at Cable-Shelby Burton Piano company.