The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1951-05-03
Comments Given
On Music Groups
By Adjudication


Comments by Professor Les
ter Opp chairman of the de-
partment of music at Montana
State College, concerning the
performances of Lodge Grass
groups who appeared at the
Hardin music festival Friday,
April 20 were made public this
week.
His comments follow:
Trumpet solo-ThiS girl is a
dandy Comet player. Funny now
that old stage fright hits all OF
us. I'd like to hear this when
the neryouSness disappears.
Apparently a fine sense q
musiciarship, good phraslng,
good enbouchre. You really
should acknowledge the applause
even if you were not pleased
with yoIr own performance.
You're ding very nice work.
Don't spill it by not being
gracious and polite.
Tenor Solo-I suspect that
here is \ better voice than is
apparent today. Nervousness
can play hob with a perfor-
mance-nd we all get nervous.
EnunciHion good, rythm
rather silted. I wonder if a
careful stdy and belief in the
text may aot give the answer to
this appaent problem. I think
this yourg man has possibill-
ties. I'm glad to see him per-
Trombole solo-Be careful
not to It'd a knot" on the end
of two stirred notes. You are
cutting tie second note very
short and accenting it. Other
wise a vey acceptable perfor-
nance.
Clarinet trio-I think your
Audoute Bstenuto too rapid.
Such a tempo does not allow
enough leefay for waying much
unsteady. Ind Ten does mean
to hold. Yd see, we establish q
sort of siig-song tempo and
there goes our muSic-and we
come out With notes instead.
These girS play well. I think
they could play very we'll. Nice
big tone. Ample technique for
the sort of hing they did. And
let's not foBet our poise when
playing befire a crowd. Very
nice. girls!
Girls tribe trio-One first
soprano voics is dominating this
group. Nice voice, too, but the
balance is MT good because OF
it. This group would be an eX-
cellent one il the first soprano
section will balance and blend
Here. agaii, I'd like to see
some things tried without piano
accompaniment. And here again
I'd like to express the possibi-
bility that the folded hands
may not be the very best. Nice
group!
Band-I'm glad to see some
one who has the courage and
the imagination to try out and
for use seating arrangements
other than the most conven-
tional ones. I've been waiting
to pat someone On the back fol
using a semi-circle with all
players facing front. The pat is
herewith bestowed.
Bet Lodge Grass is proud OF
this band. A good solid bunch
attractively uniformed, carefully
rehearsed, good fundamental
training. 1t shows lots of hard
and sincere work on the part
of the person who is working
with them.
This is a spanking good band
very nice, indeed! No really
weak spots, good balance, they
play out. no sloppiness, good
choice of materials.
Girls glee club-A nicely bal
anced group. Well rehearsed
Personally I like the Strauss
Waltz taken with a little more
rhythmic freedom. Some spots
where some girls are forcing
their voices with resulting loss
in quality.
Girls make excellent appear
ance. Fine stage presence. ]
can't help wondering if the
arms were at the sides your
girls might not be more at ease
and consequently gain a bit in
performance. It might be worth
trying. Also, I'd like very much
to see them try some things
accompaniment. Some
how, I think they might do a
very good job.
This group shows careful
training and interest in their
work
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