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light bulbs so the instructor can illu-
minate the staff notes on clefs and the
piano keyboard at the same time. Stout
now uses the illuminated staff and key-
board as part of his telecourse equip-
ment. He plans to use the lighted de-
vice in classroom study too.
Music of all types is used, after
special arranging by Stout. At present
more than 70 selections have been
played and chorded. Folk songs, easy
symphonic themes, opera melodies,
cowboy songs, hymns and popular
songs are all included.
Stout explains that after the first
six weeks of the 18-week course, stu-
dents without previous keyboard experi-
ence were able to play or chord 45
melodies and could play melody and
chords simultaneously for 17.
Stout himself is a pioneer in the
field of group piano teaching. He
worked out some of his original meth-
ods with the assistance of the American
Music Conference field staff and is em-
ploying the same techniques in his new
television classes.
During each class a demonstration
group plays in the television studio.
Three University of Houston television
students, who volunteered to be on the
program, learn to play as the show
progresses and demonstrate the lectures
and instruction given by Stout.
E. B. Forbes, Sr. Praises Members of His
Organization on His 87th Birthday
E. E. Forbes, Sr., president of the
E. E. Forbes & Son Piano Co., Birming-
ham, Ala., recently celebrated his 87th
birthday and in honoring this he pub-
lished a large advertisement in the
E. E. FORBES ADDRESSES MEMBERS OF HIS ORGANIZATION ON HIS 87th BIRTHDAY
Birmingham paper showing a photo-
graph of him addressing the members
of his organization under which he
stated:
'The 28th of March was my 87th
birthday, and I am thankful to the Lord
for the blessings He has shown me in
my life, and that He has permitted me
to be of service to Him.
"I have always had a sales meeting
on Monday morning each week with
They say that perseverance is a
our organization here, and we have
mighty handy trait to display in Las music, singing and prayer and discuss
Vegas, where just about everything is
future work.
a gamble.
"I have a fine Christian organization.
Late last month M. G. Dubrow,
The suit of clothes I have on was pre-
sales manager of the Story & Clark
sented by them. The wrist watch I have
Piano Co., had arranged a meeting of
was presented me by the blind boys
dealers, teachers, and piano prospects
at Talladega Institute for the Blind, all
for a showing of the new Story &
of which I am very thankful for.
Clark 16-mm movie depicting the com-
'"I thought it wise to have a picture
pany's manufacturing operations. A few
taken of our meeting that our organiza-
minutes before the meeting was to get
tion might keep it in remembrance of
under way, he discovered that the pro-
this happy time we had together.
jector he had rented was out of order.
"When I came to Birmingham in
It was Sunday afternoon, and despite
1887, a country-raised boy from the
his frantic efforts, Mike couldn't locate
farm, I sought a job. The only one I
was offered was by a music store. Gil-
a service man.
bert Carter. He told me he would pay
Finally, in desperation—and acting
my board and give me $15 a month
on a hunch—he phoned a neighbor-
salary, and if I earned more he would
hood fire-house. The fireman said they
give it to me. So I went to work and
did have a 16-mm projector and that
have been ever since. I am still working
Mike was welcome to bring his group
six days a week now.
over for the showing. Mike and com-
pany immediately trekked over to the
"I talked on the radio broadcast on
fire-house, and the show went off with-
my birthday about the life of Brother
out a hitch — augmented by eight in-
Bryan, who did so much for the citizens
tensely-interested firemen!
of Birmingham and the state. I am
Las Vegas Firemen Save
The Day for Mike DuBrow
having it copied out of his book, "Re-
ligion in Shoes." I think every family
should have one of these books. The
price is $2.00. The proceeds of the sale
of this book will go to the handling of
the finances of the Brother Bryan Com-
munity Center, located on 5th Avenue
next to the Bankhead Hotel.
"If you would like a copy of my talk
from the book, let me know and I will
be glad to send it to you without any
charge.
"I will also be glad to supply any-
body with the Gospel of John who will
distribute them. I think this should be
in every child's hands.
'T am also interested in seeing a
new building put up for the Brother
Bryan Community Center, as we need
more room there. Anyone interested in
helping out we will be glad to hear
from them.
"I want to call your attention to the
fact that music will prevent crime, and
every child should be taught to play
some kind of instrument, and sing.
"We carry a large stock of all kinds
of musical instruments and furniture,
and will appreciate your seeing us be-
fore you buy. We make easy terms and
low prices."
139 Were Gulbransen Pianos
Sold to Schools and Churches
The Gulbransen Co., Mel rose Park,
111., reports 131 sales to schools,
churches, etc., since the last list re-
leased on December 31, 1953.
Recently the company received an
order for eight pianos from Clayton
Smith of Orange, Texas, for the First
Methodist Church of Orange, Texas.
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW, MAY. 1954