The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-07-12

OAkc VI IAlSIl pcEIeCC III tone, p1CC0 ana
rhythm and letter perfect in the mu-
steal score. DR.. Christensen gives no
pitch. There Is no accompaniment
and No scores are used. Before his
baton moves. he has the entire atten-
ton Of each one, then there Is the
burst Of song at once full, melodic and
true.
Piantssimo effects in singing and in
the humming which gave sustained
noments Of rare delight were infinite
~ delicate but audible through the
large auditorium to the last whisper.
The solo voices, the beautiful 80
prano Of Gertrude Doe OVERLY and
the tenor Of Howard Jarratt, were
submerged into the singing Of the
group. In this choir, the soloists take
no forward position as they sing.
Incidental soloists are not even men.
toned on the program.
The concert passed quickly-so rapt
was the attention-but left an impress
sion which long will be remembered
with gratitude by those who had an
opportunity to hear the choir.
inspect new C0pltal
Shortly after arriving here We'd
nesday afternoon the choir was con-
Quoted through the Capitol by Major
Frank L. Anders. secretary Of the
capitol commission, and sang several
numbers In the Senate chamber of the
new building. The singers and their
director were enthusiastic in their
praise Of the acoustics Of the cham
Der, which they considered unusually
good. During their visit, they were In
troduced to the contractors, archt-
tects and members Of the capitol
commission and several state officials.
They were entertained at dinner by
the Trinity Lutheran choir and at a
reception attended by several hundred
persons following the concert. which
was given by Rev. and Mrs. Opie g.
Rindahl. They remained here over
night as guests In Bismarck homes
and Thursday morning continued
their trip.
Tells About His Work
Sitting in hts hotel room Wednes-
day afternoon, with his collar open
in difference to the sweltering heat,
Or. christensen graciously answered
the questions Of a Tribune reporter
and Rev. Rindahl, pastor Of the Trim
ity Lutheran church which sponsored
the choir's appearance here.
Or. Christensen has been described
as an Arctic volcano" By one writer.
In everyday life he keeps q calm, cool
exterior but there 10 q suggestion In
his bright blue eyes Of the spiritual
flame which has made him one Of
times most celebrated . capella choir
masters.
He has no criticism to offer to the
college boy or girl who finds his en-
joyment In music in jazz. 1T all is
= matter Of development" he said.
Development Of rhythm has to come
first in music. It was evident when
the savages first started to beat trees
with sticks, and It y the first evi-
dence Of music that We find In the
growing child. As music has passed
through different stages so does the
individuals appreciation and in many
that. appreciation has not gone be-
yond liking for jazz
when We do not urge the college
student, o. drive him 70 better music.
but feed it to him and surround him
with it. he likes 1t. It Is the duty
OF the educational institution 70 bring
music appreciation to higher point.
The program now being conducted in
high schools and colleges viii gradu-
ally lead young people out Of. Jazz
and to the uplifting kinds Of music"
The radio, DR.. Christensen feels,
has had mrked effect in bringing
fine music to the public and quicken
inS wider appreciation OF the art.
Likewise, he feels the broadened mu-
siCal program In high schools has
advanced the quality Of work In COL
jeees since there Is q much better
foundation to build on.
Hard Times Improve Music
Asked II the lean yeaS3 have had
any pronounced effect on music
among the people as Z whole. DR..
christensen unqualifiedly said, Eyes. !"
He explained. THE harder times have
improved the emotions Of the people
- that they are more considerate
and wish to share with others. Music
= IN emotional expression and 60 the
emotions Of the people improve. mu-
sic develops"
The next question brought 4 SYM
pathetic answer. It was, IF you had
. child, DR.. Christensen. whom you
wished to develop musically, would
you give up II the child at first didn't
show the desired musical inclina-
tions?"
Music" he said, IS mechanical
and It = artistic. THE child never
appreciates art but he can master
the mechanics which ultimately will
enablo him TO produce art. When he
has developed the mechanics. then