Evening star., 1925-08-30

finally selected to organize the fes7
tivaI.
Undoubtedly. Washington can be
revealed as the real musical center
OF the Nation. provided the resources
here are properly exploited. 1t is my
thought that Washington has be
come routined in a musical way and
does not really recognize the sdvan-
tageous position existing here. What
We need more than anything else is
some sort Of unified endeavor finding
expression in an event such as the
proposed annual Spring festival Of
music, and II is to be sincerely hoped
that 1t will be brought about.
Many things come to nv mind
when thinking of the proposed festi.
val. but the feature of exploiting
native American composers in at
least one of the programs predomi-
mates in my mind. Where is there
more appropriate place than the Ma
tion's Capital for bringing American
composers to the front in a repre-.
sentative program? What more ap-
propriate time than the proposed
Spring festival?"
w. A. White, principal. Army Music
School: II believe that the plan for a
great Spring festival of music in this
city. to become an annual event is an
undertaking tina will meet a long felt
need In this city and will prove an
outsta nding success. We will do all
in our power to assist in making il a
huge success"
Edouard Albion, general ma anager
of the Washington Opera Company:
The Washington Opera COMPANY
stands ready to use its every resource
in the furthering of the plans for a
great May festival of music. We will
so arrange our activities as to make
possible two or three~opera perform
ances If the committee so desires
The May festival will be a step toward
the goal which has long been the am
bition of the Washington Opera Com
pany, to make Washington the music
center of the nation. We see wonder
ful possibilities in the esta ablishmen
or national conservatory"
Clyde b. Aitchison, director of the
Interstate Male Chorus: THE idea OF
a Spring festival of music is splendid
one. It is something we all would
very much like to see transpire and I
feel sure that 1t can be worked out
successfully. The Undertaking has
our best wishes for success"
Sidney Roche. Washington com.
poser: The plan to hold here a great
Spring festival of music is the real
thing. There is no reason under the
sun why Washington should not be.
come an educational and artistic music
center with good symphony orchestras 8
festivals. operas and other such ac-
tivities."
COngratulates Sponsors.
Leo Behrendt, director of the Ca.
tholic University Glee Club: 1T was
with great pleasure that / read of the
plans for a musical festival In Wash.
fngton to take place next Spring.
Congratulations to the enthusia site
musical spirits who have conceived
that excellent idea and who propose
to carry it through. While other
American cities have achieved consid
erable success in their musical under.
takings. Washington, the capital of
the mightiest Nation, has in the past
been satisfied in playing an inferior
role in the realm of music. Should
the plans as proposed by some mu.
sical leaders of our city carry through
then our Capital can claim a place in
the world Of music worthy of Its
name"
r. Deane Shure. dean of music
American University and director of
Mount Vernon Chorus: THE plan for
a May festival is great. I'm for II
iioH staTt " HHisH ana Will place
every resource at my disposal back of
Ii to the limit
Milton T.. Allies. president Riggs
National Bank: In my opinion. pla ms
of this kind are beneficial and stimu.
late interest in musical performa nee
in Washington. The musical fesival
should appeal to many, and I am sure
with proper cooperation II will be a
great success.
Carl A. Droop Of e. r. Drocp Sons
Music Co.: II think II matters work