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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER.
The present excitement of the patriotic
impulse has made clear that before all
others, "The Star Spangled Banner" is
the hymn of the nation, while next after
it in popular esteem comes the piquant
strains of "Yankee Doodle." Here, in
New York, where the ebullition of patriot-
ism has the constant opportunity to display
itself in theatres and at concerts, the per-
formance of "The Star Spangled Banner,"
by the orchestra, is the signal for such
outbursts of approval as has rarely been
witnessed within the last three decades.
The stirring words may or may not be re-
called, but the bold inspiring melody ap-
peals at once to citizens and arouses to a
pitch of enthusiasm for our country and
its flag the exhibition of which completely
silences, or should do so, the oft-repeated
assertion, that New Yorkers in particular
and citizens in general, venerate naught
as much as they do the so-called almighty
dollar. A noisy demonstration by the
public is not always the safest index to its
real feelings, except, when, as at the pres-
ent time, noise is evidence of strong- inter-
nal emotion, and the precursor of actions
that in result are far more forceful than
mere words however powerfully voiced.
Public emotion is tensely strained and the
melody of "The Star Spangled Banner,"
appears to be in unison therewith. It is a
grand tune, well calculated to arouse feel-
ing, patriotism, and sustain them at a
pitch, no one other of our national airs
can equal. It has distanced all others
and at length has succeeded in focussing
the attention of the public on one air,
giving it precedence and establishing
therefor a lasting position as the national
air of the United States. The events of
the last few weeks have accomplished
what legislation could never have done.
Public impulse has found the medium best
suited to its expression, and that is un-
doubtedly in the noble strains clothing the
words of Key's immortal lyric "The Star
Spangled Banner."
In this connection, the practice of rising
from seats in-doors, or raising the hat out-
doors when " T h e Star Spangled Ban-
ner " is being performed is becoming very
general. This is as it should be. Citizens
native born, or by naturalization should
be proud of their country, says The Domi-
nant. They shotild love it, and venerate
its emblem, and further not be ashamed
to show that they entertain such feelings.
No matter when or where an Englishman
hears the strains of "God Save the
Queen," he will show his respect for his
country, and salute the national- air, by
rising from his seat, or uncovering his
head. He honors himself by so doing and
testifies to all his loyalty. The action is
not one evincing servitude, but is the
visible expression of veneration of an
ideal, and that his country, its ruler, and
its flag. He does it in a simple, un-
affected, unostentatious, but manly way,
which says to all who see the action, '' I
have a country that I love and a flag I
honor." Citizens of the United States
have much to be proud
of, the magnificent pos-
sibilities of the land, its
ALL ROADS ARE ALIKE TO A M O N A R C H .
republican institutions,
Perfection is the result of our long
i t s past history and
experience.
present standing are all
causes for pride. Old
Glory, as it waves typi-
fies all this. Is it not
fit that all loyal citi-
zens shall honor the
emblem and show their
respect in a decent man-
ly way, when the one
air, which of all others,
i s m o s t inseparably
associated with it, is
being performed ?
PATH'S INTEREST IN CUBA.
The stirring events in Cuban waters are
being followed with no little interest by
Mine. Adelina Patti. It was in Cuba that
she sang in public for the first time in her
life. She was 14 years of age and still
under the guidance of her father. The
family was very poor, and had placed all
its hopes on the miraculous voice of little
Adelina, whom, however, they did not
dare to produce in public on account of
her youth. The opportunity came one
day at a concert organized by the Filar -
monia of Cuba, and though the debutante
was awkward, timid and inexperienced,
her success was complete. Mile. Patti
was immediately christened " the wonder-
ful child" by the tuneful Cubans, and
thus began the prima donna's brilliant
career.
*
Dudley Buck's sacred cantata entitled
" Christ the Victor," was very successfully
rendered by the choir of Grace Church,
Middletown, N. Y., under the direction
of Mr. Harvey Wickham, on the evening
of May 18th. The chorus numbered
upward of thirty voices, the solo parts
for the most part being sustained by the
regular members of the organization.
Mr. Wickham has given the entire series
of Buck's church cantates during the
present season with the efficient company
of musicians under his leadership.
The Froehlich School of Music gave a
concert at the Hall of the Y. M. C. A., 5
W. 125th Street, last evening. The
pupils, both in the vocal and instrumental
departments, displayed decided ability.
With Emil Paur taking an active part in
New York's orchestral affairs and Herman
Zumpe at the Metropolitan Opera House,
the next musical season should prove a
lively and interesting one.
The next Worcester (Mass.) musical
festival will be held in September. Mine.
Gadski, Gertrude May Stein, Evan Will-
iams, and Ffrangcon Davies have been en-
gaged. George W. Chadwick will con-
duct.
Henry Schmitt will conduct the Metro-
politan Permanent Orchestra in its season
of Sunday night concerts at Madison Square
Garden during the summer months.
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