Music Trade Review
Issue: 1897 Vol. 25 N. 1 - Page 9
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
W. S. MYGRANT.
The original of the handsome portrait
which appears on our front page this
month hardly needs an introduction to the
musical public of New York, or the coun-
try at large. Mr. W. S. Mygrant has been
long and favorably known as one of the
few great cornet soloists in the United
States, and in that capacity has appeared
with leading organizations during the
eleven years he has been before the public.
It is a notable fact that in this artistic
sphere he has always occupied the premier
position. No composition seems too diffi-
cult for him to master. His compass is a
remarkable one. His extreme upper tones
are clear, rich and full, while the same may
be said of the lower register. In technique
he cannot be excelled.
It was only natural that such an eminent
musician and composer—for Mr. Mygrant
has written and arranged some very
creditable works—should have been con-
sidered by the colonel and officers of that
crack Brooklyn regiment, the Thirteenth,
when seeking for a band leader. Appre-
ciating Mr. Mygrant's splendid reputation
BARRON BERTHALD.
and undoubted ability they selected him
During Henry Wolfsohn's recent trip to as band master of the regimental band
Europe he made arrangements whereby in April last, and the appointment has
Barron Berthald, the celebrated tenor, who given the utmost satisfaction.
achieved such an extraordinary success
Mr. Mygrant has surrounded himself
with the Damrosch Opera Company last
with a corps of skillful musicians each of
season, as well as at prominent musical
whom is an artist in his line, and wherever
festivals, will appear with the Carl Rosa
the band has appeared since its formation it
Opera Company during the season of '97-
has been accorded an enthusiastic reception.
'98. This well-known organization will
The officers of the regiment as well as the
make a lengthy stay in London, and will
press have conceded that the music fur-
tour the principal cities in the provinces.
nished by the new Thirteenth Regiment
We predict a great success for Mr. Bert-
band is the best ever heard in the armory
hald in Europe.
or anywhere else for that matter.
o
The Borough of Brooklyn seems to be Mr. Mygrant and his splendid organiza-
winning right along the line these times. tion are giving Saturday and Sunday
The united singers of that city not only concerts at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, this
captured the first prize for the City Feder- summer to large and delighted audiences.
ation Singing of the National Saengerfest, Many compliments have been bestowed
held in Philadelphia last week, but the next on Mr. Mygrant not only in the
meeting of that distinguished body, which matter of the splendid ensemble work of
will be held in 1900, will be held in the the band, but for his magnificent solo con-
city over the Bridge. Speaking of the tributions and many other original features
Saengerfest, it may be noted that for the which render these concerts a rare treat.
first time in the history of the organization, Admirable taste is displayed in the
the meeting in Philadelphia was a finan- selection of the programs for the park
concerts as can be seen from the following
cial success. This is indeed gratifying.
selected
at random from a number of others
0
equally
as good if not superior:
The ninth convention of the Illinois
Mygrant and his band have won no small
place in the affections of the Brooklyn
public. In fact the Park Commissioners,
as well as other city officials, have not
hesitated in declaring that the music fur-
nished by this organization has never been
equalled in the park. This compliment is
the more precious, because unsolicited.
Mr. Mygrant is a native of Indiana and
was born in Huntington some thirty-four
years ago. He has been a resident of
Brooklyn for over eleven years, where he
occupies a handsome mansion at 46 Elton
street. He is highly esteemed, not alone
in musical circles and by the members of
his organization, but by a wide circle of
friends in social life, who esteem him
for his many admirable traits of character.
It is Mr. Mygrant's aim to make his band
the leading organization of Greater New
York, and, possessed as he is of the essen-
tial qualifications, there is every reason to
expect that he will succeed in his under-
taking.
In connection with this brief sketch, we
may add that Mr. M) r grant now is and has
been the instructor of the boys' band of
eighty pieces at the Mission of the Immac-
ulate Virgin, of this city. Wherever this
band has appeared in public it has made a
tremendous hit, and it "took the palm" at
the inauguration ceremonies of President
McKinley in Washington. The fine show-
ing made by this body of youthful players
is ample testimony of Mr. Mygrant's skill
as a leader and instructor.
MUS1C0THERAPEUTICS.
We are getting accustomed to new and
startling discoveries in the medical world.
Every day brings new results to reward
the untiring research of the ever-experi-
menting scientist. The results of M.
Pasteur's therapeutic work are world-re-
nowned. If Dr. Koch's much-talked-of
remedy may be said to have failed it is
confidently asserted that similar experi-
ments are rapidly developing his discovery
into a perfect one, and that the only reason
of its comparative failure was the forcing
of his hand, and the consequent pre-
cipitancy of its publication. What results
may come from the discovery of the X rays
it is impossible to foretell. Their use in
surgery is undoubted. Marvelous effects
are reputed to have been obtained by their
"Old Hundred."
Music Teacher's Association opened at
use, from the cure of consumption down
MARCH—" La Victorieuse,"
Ganne.
Kankakee on Tuesday last and closed yes-
to the destruction of superfluous hair.
OVERTURE—"Tannhauser,"
Wagner.
DESCRIPTIVE FANTASIA—" Dance of the Goblins,"
terday. The programs were especially
The use of hypnotism is no longer ignored
Loraine.
fine, and were participated in by Chicago's
by the faculty, eager eyes follow the course
C.RAND SELECTION—"Les Huguenots,"
best talent as well as by musicians from all
Meyerbeer.
of scientific experiment in curative and
( a. ANDANTE GRAZIOSO, )
.,
n
parts of the State.
preventive medicine both in Europe and
\ b. ALLEGRETTO in F, f
Beethoven.
0
America, and every microbe has, so to
SELECTION—" Robin Hood,"
DeKoven.
The absurd misuse of the title "profes-
VALSE—" Reverie,"
Waldteufel.
speak,
a microscope upon him.
FUNERAL MARCH OF A MARIONET ( C o m i c a l , )
sor," in speaking of musicians, is illus-
Gotinod.
The
latest
system for the cure of neurotic
trated by an amusing story now going the
CORNET SOLO—"Palm Branches,"
baure.
diseases
is
termed by the discoverer
(Performed by Mr. W. S. MYGRANT.)
rounds. Sousa was once conducting a
MARCH—M. I. V
W. S. Mygrant.
"Musicotherapeutics"—not
a melodious
concert in a small town where the people
The
Saturday
concerts
are
somewhat
of
word
perhaps,
but
its
meaning
is self-
crowded about the musicians so closely
a
more
popular
order,
but
it
is
Mr.
My-
explanatory.
Dr.
Blackman
uses
it to
that it became impossible to play. Souea
grant's
aim
to
elevate
the
tastes
of
the
designate
the
cure
of
disease
by
melody,
spoke to one of the officials about it, and
that courteous individual turned to the masses to a superior class of music. Judg- and he has successfully practised it for
crowd with the request, "Gentlemen, step ing from the enthusiastic applause bestowed some time in the Parisian hospitals in the
back and give the purfessor's purfessors a by some twenty-five thousand people who treatment of nervous disorders. This
enjoyed the park concert last Sunday, Mr.
(Continued on page /j.)
chance to play."
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
W. S. MYGRANT.
The original of the handsome portrait
which appears on our front page this
month hardly needs an introduction to the
musical public of New York, or the coun-
try at large. Mr. W. S. Mygrant has been
long and favorably known as one of the
few great cornet soloists in the United
States, and in that capacity has appeared
with leading organizations during the
eleven years he has been before the public.
It is a notable fact that in this artistic
sphere he has always occupied the premier
position. No composition seems too diffi-
cult for him to master. His compass is a
remarkable one. His extreme upper tones
are clear, rich and full, while the same may
be said of the lower register. In technique
he cannot be excelled.
It was only natural that such an eminent
musician and composer—for Mr. Mygrant
has written and arranged some very
creditable works—should have been con-
sidered by the colonel and officers of that
crack Brooklyn regiment, the Thirteenth,
when seeking for a band leader. Appre-
ciating Mr. Mygrant's splendid reputation
BARRON BERTHALD.
and undoubted ability they selected him
During Henry Wolfsohn's recent trip to as band master of the regimental band
Europe he made arrangements whereby in April last, and the appointment has
Barron Berthald, the celebrated tenor, who given the utmost satisfaction.
achieved such an extraordinary success
Mr. Mygrant has surrounded himself
with the Damrosch Opera Company last
with a corps of skillful musicians each of
season, as well as at prominent musical
whom is an artist in his line, and wherever
festivals, will appear with the Carl Rosa
the band has appeared since its formation it
Opera Company during the season of '97-
has been accorded an enthusiastic reception.
'98. This well-known organization will
The officers of the regiment as well as the
make a lengthy stay in London, and will
press have conceded that the music fur-
tour the principal cities in the provinces.
nished by the new Thirteenth Regiment
We predict a great success for Mr. Bert-
band is the best ever heard in the armory
hald in Europe.
or anywhere else for that matter.
o
The Borough of Brooklyn seems to be Mr. Mygrant and his splendid organiza-
winning right along the line these times. tion are giving Saturday and Sunday
The united singers of that city not only concerts at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, this
captured the first prize for the City Feder- summer to large and delighted audiences.
ation Singing of the National Saengerfest, Many compliments have been bestowed
held in Philadelphia last week, but the next on Mr. Mygrant not only in the
meeting of that distinguished body, which matter of the splendid ensemble work of
will be held in 1900, will be held in the the band, but for his magnificent solo con-
city over the Bridge. Speaking of the tributions and many other original features
Saengerfest, it may be noted that for the which render these concerts a rare treat.
first time in the history of the organization, Admirable taste is displayed in the
the meeting in Philadelphia was a finan- selection of the programs for the park
concerts as can be seen from the following
cial success. This is indeed gratifying.
selected
at random from a number of others
0
equally
as good if not superior:
The ninth convention of the Illinois
Mygrant and his band have won no small
place in the affections of the Brooklyn
public. In fact the Park Commissioners,
as well as other city officials, have not
hesitated in declaring that the music fur-
nished by this organization has never been
equalled in the park. This compliment is
the more precious, because unsolicited.
Mr. Mygrant is a native of Indiana and
was born in Huntington some thirty-four
years ago. He has been a resident of
Brooklyn for over eleven years, where he
occupies a handsome mansion at 46 Elton
street. He is highly esteemed, not alone
in musical circles and by the members of
his organization, but by a wide circle of
friends in social life, who esteem him
for his many admirable traits of character.
It is Mr. Mygrant's aim to make his band
the leading organization of Greater New
York, and, possessed as he is of the essen-
tial qualifications, there is every reason to
expect that he will succeed in his under-
taking.
In connection with this brief sketch, we
may add that Mr. M) r grant now is and has
been the instructor of the boys' band of
eighty pieces at the Mission of the Immac-
ulate Virgin, of this city. Wherever this
band has appeared in public it has made a
tremendous hit, and it "took the palm" at
the inauguration ceremonies of President
McKinley in Washington. The fine show-
ing made by this body of youthful players
is ample testimony of Mr. Mygrant's skill
as a leader and instructor.
MUS1C0THERAPEUTICS.
We are getting accustomed to new and
startling discoveries in the medical world.
Every day brings new results to reward
the untiring research of the ever-experi-
menting scientist. The results of M.
Pasteur's therapeutic work are world-re-
nowned. If Dr. Koch's much-talked-of
remedy may be said to have failed it is
confidently asserted that similar experi-
ments are rapidly developing his discovery
into a perfect one, and that the only reason
of its comparative failure was the forcing
of his hand, and the consequent pre-
cipitancy of its publication. What results
may come from the discovery of the X rays
it is impossible to foretell. Their use in
surgery is undoubted. Marvelous effects
are reputed to have been obtained by their
"Old Hundred."
Music Teacher's Association opened at
use, from the cure of consumption down
MARCH—" La Victorieuse,"
Ganne.
Kankakee on Tuesday last and closed yes-
to the destruction of superfluous hair.
OVERTURE—"Tannhauser,"
Wagner.
DESCRIPTIVE FANTASIA—" Dance of the Goblins,"
terday. The programs were especially
The use of hypnotism is no longer ignored
Loraine.
fine, and were participated in by Chicago's
by the faculty, eager eyes follow the course
C.RAND SELECTION—"Les Huguenots,"
best talent as well as by musicians from all
Meyerbeer.
of scientific experiment in curative and
( a. ANDANTE GRAZIOSO, )
.,
n
parts of the State.
preventive medicine both in Europe and
\ b. ALLEGRETTO in F, f
Beethoven.
0
America, and every microbe has, so to
SELECTION—" Robin Hood,"
DeKoven.
The absurd misuse of the title "profes-
VALSE—" Reverie,"
Waldteufel.
speak,
a microscope upon him.
FUNERAL MARCH OF A MARIONET ( C o m i c a l , )
sor," in speaking of musicians, is illus-
Gotinod.
The
latest
system for the cure of neurotic
trated by an amusing story now going the
CORNET SOLO—"Palm Branches,"
baure.
diseases
is
termed by the discoverer
(Performed by Mr. W. S. MYGRANT.)
rounds. Sousa was once conducting a
MARCH—M. I. V
W. S. Mygrant.
"Musicotherapeutics"—not
a melodious
concert in a small town where the people
The
Saturday
concerts
are
somewhat
of
word
perhaps,
but
its
meaning
is self-
crowded about the musicians so closely
a
more
popular
order,
but
it
is
Mr.
My-
explanatory.
Dr.
Blackman
uses
it to
that it became impossible to play. Souea
grant's
aim
to
elevate
the
tastes
of
the
designate
the
cure
of
disease
by
melody,
spoke to one of the officials about it, and
that courteous individual turned to the masses to a superior class of music. Judg- and he has successfully practised it for
crowd with the request, "Gentlemen, step ing from the enthusiastic applause bestowed some time in the Parisian hospitals in the
back and give the purfessor's purfessors a by some twenty-five thousand people who treatment of nervous disorders. This
enjoyed the park concert last Sunday, Mr.
(Continued on page /j.)
chance to play."
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