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Issue: 1927 2141 - Page 8
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Treacy grand which met with the unqualified ap-
proval of all present, including the participating
artists—-Michael Pingitore of Paul Whiteman's Or-
chestra; Charles Kunen, violinist; Livingston Chap-
man and Mrs. Jay T. Stickney, accompanist.
TWO THOUSAND ENTER
FOR BALTIMORE CONTEST
More School Children Expected to Enroll in
Greater Baltimore Piano Playing Tourna-
ment Sponsored by Music Trades.
More than 2,000 children are expected to partici-
pate in the Greater Baltimore Piano Playing Contest
to be staged in September under the auspices of the
Music Trades Association of Baltimore. This piano
tournament, the first of its kind to be held in that
city, is expected to surpass everything of a musical
nature ever held in Baltimore. Upwards of 2,000
children have already enrolled for the contest. The
Baltimore Music Trades' Association, sponsor of the
project, is pleased with the large number of entries.
The additional entries anticipated between now and
the time of the elimination contests are expected to
swell the total enrollment considerably.
Endorsed by Governor.
The gratifying results are attributed to the efforts
of those back of the event and endorsement and co-
operation of piano and music teachers in general as
well as the endorsement of school teachers, state and
city officials, among the latter being numbered Gov,
Albert C. Ritchie and Mayor William Broening.
Regardless of how large the enrollment, all en-
trants will have an opportunity to display their musi-
cal talents. It is planned to hold hundreds of neigh-
borhood tests, at which will be decided those who
may compete or participate in the district and semi-
finals. Musicians of note of Baltimore and out-of-
town will act as judges of the various contests.
Three city-wide school champions will be selected
through a series of elimination tests. There will be
a champion from the elementary school grades, one
from the intermediate division and one from the
senior high school. Pianos valued at from $400 to
$1,500 will be awarded the champions, while dia-
mond, gold and silver rings will go to participants
who fail to measure up to the major prizes, and every
participant will receive a certificate of merit signed
by the judges.
New Baltimore Firm.
Another addition to the retail musical instrument
field of Baltimore will be made in the opening of a
musical instrument store at 1237 East Madison street,
by M. Blatt. The building at that address will be
completely remodeled and improved to meet the
specific requirements of a modern music store. This
will be done within the next month, according to
present plans of Mr. Blatt.
DAVENPORT=TREACY PIANO
IN IMPORTANT RECITAL
Adirondack Piano Company Supply Piano to Steven-
son Society of America.
Mr. A. C. Erkander, president of the Adirondack
Piano Company, was much pleased last week with
a letter he had received from the Stevenson Society
of America. It seems that the society had planned
an elaborate musical function at Saranac Lake and
knowing Mr. Erkander's readiness to cooperate with
any musical event, approached him with the idea of
obtaining a piano for the affair.
Mr. Erkander immediately supplied a Davenport-
August 13, 1927.
MASON & HAMLIN AMPICO
INSTALLED IN SMITH COLLEGE
Important Uses of the Instrument in Class Work
Told in Letter from Prof. Welch.
A Mason & Hamlin Atnpico grand has just been
installed in the music department of Smith College,
Northampton, Mass. It was purchased through J.
G. Heidner & Son of Holyoke, Mass., and will be
used in classes on music history in Sage Hall, con-
ducted by Prof. Roy Dickinson Welch.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT, SMITH COLLEGK.
Iii writing his opinion of the Mason & Hamlin Am-
pico Prof. Welch says:
"I feel that the Atnpico serves an important pur-
pose in schools and colleges. It permits students
and teachers the same ready access to musical liter-
ature as a library or an art gallery provide in other
fields. Through its use a student may readily attain
an intimate acquaintance with such important music.
This familiarity with musical literature is one of the
most desirable ends of all teaching or study of
A. G. GULBRANSEN'S EFFORTS
TO SAVE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Head of the Gulbransen Co., Chicago, Proposes
Definite Plan in Letter to Newspapers.
The Chicago daily papers during the past week
printed a letter from A. G. Gulbransen, president of
the Gulbransen Company, Chicago, which injected
a new and constructive note into the squabble which
threatens the loss of the Chicago Symphony Orches-
tra by this city. Mr. Gulbransen suggested a meet-
ing of public-spirited men who would give financial
aid to the organization. He stated that he would be
willing to contribute his share in saving the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra for this city. The columns of
the daily press have been filled with news of the
rumpus between the directors of the organization
and the musicians who demand higher pay. But the
first step for a definite solution of the problem is
Air. Gulbransen's suggestion.
"The outstanding prestige and reputation of Chi-
cago as a leading musical center in the United States
will be seriously menaced if the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra is permitted to go out of existence in the
present crisis," wrote Mr. Gulbransen, and added:
"I am convinced that there are enough public-spirited
men in Chicago who would give their financial aid to
a movement for the perpetuation of the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra, and underwrite a sufficient fund
to continue its existence. It would be advisable to
call a meeting of public-spirited men for this pur-
pose. I am willing to contribute my pro rata to
such an undertaking."
S. A. liawke, proprietor of Hawke's Music House,
54 Ferry street. Maiden, Mass., is an enthusiastic
Gulbransen representative. Speaking of these instru-
ments, in a local advertisement, he heads his adver-
tisement, "The Test of Time Is the Test That Tells."
TOO LATE TO BE CLASSIFIED.
WANTED—First-class retaii salesman for Chicago. Give
age, experience and salary expected. Address " R e -
tail Salesman," Box 1492, Presto-Times Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
Becker Bros.
Manufacturers ot
MUSIC TO AID POLITICS.
British women politicians have taken to music as
an aid to politics. A National Conservative Musical
union has been formed, with Mrs. Baldwin, wife of
Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, as president. The
objects of the union include the playing of British
music, the awakening of musical interest in the con-
stituencies, and the holding of musical competitions.
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
and PLAYER PIANOS
Factory and Wnreroom*
767-769 Tenth Avenue, New York
PLANS NEW STORE.
Prof. J. F. Wysong of Detroit has moved to Eaton
Rapids and is planning on opening a music store and
studio there. Instruction will be available on all
musical instruments. The store will carry a full line
of the latest song and dance numbers, also a very
complete line of musical accessories.
Officers of. the Northwestern Band Association are
H. G. Diekelmann, Horicon, president; A. H. Pluck-
han, Juneau, vice-president, and Leo Bachhuber, May-
ville, secretarv-treasurer.
DECKER
mJ
EST. 1856 51 SON
Grand, Upright
and
THE JEWETT PIANOS
(Licensee
Reproducing
(Electric)
Pianos and Players
Reliable Grand, Upright and Player Pianos
JEWETT PIANO CO., Boston
Welte-Mignon
Factories: Leominster, Mass.
of Recognized
Artistic Character
Made by a Decker Since 1856
699-703 East 135th Street
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
New York
GOLDSMITH
Price 50 Cents
Players and Pianos
PRESTO PUBLISHING CO.
Have Every Advantage in Quality and Results
'
to the Dealers
;
An Investigation Will Prove It
„";' '
,
CHICAGO
: r U
GOLDSMITH PIANO COMPANY
1223-1227 Miller Street, CHICAGO
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Treacy grand which met with the unqualified ap-
proval of all present, including the participating
artists—-Michael Pingitore of Paul Whiteman's Or-
chestra; Charles Kunen, violinist; Livingston Chap-
man and Mrs. Jay T. Stickney, accompanist.
TWO THOUSAND ENTER
FOR BALTIMORE CONTEST
More School Children Expected to Enroll in
Greater Baltimore Piano Playing Tourna-
ment Sponsored by Music Trades.
More than 2,000 children are expected to partici-
pate in the Greater Baltimore Piano Playing Contest
to be staged in September under the auspices of the
Music Trades Association of Baltimore. This piano
tournament, the first of its kind to be held in that
city, is expected to surpass everything of a musical
nature ever held in Baltimore. Upwards of 2,000
children have already enrolled for the contest. The
Baltimore Music Trades' Association, sponsor of the
project, is pleased with the large number of entries.
The additional entries anticipated between now and
the time of the elimination contests are expected to
swell the total enrollment considerably.
Endorsed by Governor.
The gratifying results are attributed to the efforts
of those back of the event and endorsement and co-
operation of piano and music teachers in general as
well as the endorsement of school teachers, state and
city officials, among the latter being numbered Gov,
Albert C. Ritchie and Mayor William Broening.
Regardless of how large the enrollment, all en-
trants will have an opportunity to display their musi-
cal talents. It is planned to hold hundreds of neigh-
borhood tests, at which will be decided those who
may compete or participate in the district and semi-
finals. Musicians of note of Baltimore and out-of-
town will act as judges of the various contests.
Three city-wide school champions will be selected
through a series of elimination tests. There will be
a champion from the elementary school grades, one
from the intermediate division and one from the
senior high school. Pianos valued at from $400 to
$1,500 will be awarded the champions, while dia-
mond, gold and silver rings will go to participants
who fail to measure up to the major prizes, and every
participant will receive a certificate of merit signed
by the judges.
New Baltimore Firm.
Another addition to the retail musical instrument
field of Baltimore will be made in the opening of a
musical instrument store at 1237 East Madison street,
by M. Blatt. The building at that address will be
completely remodeled and improved to meet the
specific requirements of a modern music store. This
will be done within the next month, according to
present plans of Mr. Blatt.
DAVENPORT=TREACY PIANO
IN IMPORTANT RECITAL
Adirondack Piano Company Supply Piano to Steven-
son Society of America.
Mr. A. C. Erkander, president of the Adirondack
Piano Company, was much pleased last week with
a letter he had received from the Stevenson Society
of America. It seems that the society had planned
an elaborate musical function at Saranac Lake and
knowing Mr. Erkander's readiness to cooperate with
any musical event, approached him with the idea of
obtaining a piano for the affair.
Mr. Erkander immediately supplied a Davenport-
August 13, 1927.
MASON & HAMLIN AMPICO
INSTALLED IN SMITH COLLEGE
Important Uses of the Instrument in Class Work
Told in Letter from Prof. Welch.
A Mason & Hamlin Atnpico grand has just been
installed in the music department of Smith College,
Northampton, Mass. It was purchased through J.
G. Heidner & Son of Holyoke, Mass., and will be
used in classes on music history in Sage Hall, con-
ducted by Prof. Roy Dickinson Welch.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT, SMITH COLLEGK.
Iii writing his opinion of the Mason & Hamlin Am-
pico Prof. Welch says:
"I feel that the Atnpico serves an important pur-
pose in schools and colleges. It permits students
and teachers the same ready access to musical liter-
ature as a library or an art gallery provide in other
fields. Through its use a student may readily attain
an intimate acquaintance with such important music.
This familiarity with musical literature is one of the
most desirable ends of all teaching or study of
A. G. GULBRANSEN'S EFFORTS
TO SAVE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Head of the Gulbransen Co., Chicago, Proposes
Definite Plan in Letter to Newspapers.
The Chicago daily papers during the past week
printed a letter from A. G. Gulbransen, president of
the Gulbransen Company, Chicago, which injected
a new and constructive note into the squabble which
threatens the loss of the Chicago Symphony Orches-
tra by this city. Mr. Gulbransen suggested a meet-
ing of public-spirited men who would give financial
aid to the organization. He stated that he would be
willing to contribute his share in saving the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra for this city. The columns of
the daily press have been filled with news of the
rumpus between the directors of the organization
and the musicians who demand higher pay. But the
first step for a definite solution of the problem is
Air. Gulbransen's suggestion.
"The outstanding prestige and reputation of Chi-
cago as a leading musical center in the United States
will be seriously menaced if the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra is permitted to go out of existence in the
present crisis," wrote Mr. Gulbransen, and added:
"I am convinced that there are enough public-spirited
men in Chicago who would give their financial aid to
a movement for the perpetuation of the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra, and underwrite a sufficient fund
to continue its existence. It would be advisable to
call a meeting of public-spirited men for this pur-
pose. I am willing to contribute my pro rata to
such an undertaking."
S. A. liawke, proprietor of Hawke's Music House,
54 Ferry street. Maiden, Mass., is an enthusiastic
Gulbransen representative. Speaking of these instru-
ments, in a local advertisement, he heads his adver-
tisement, "The Test of Time Is the Test That Tells."
TOO LATE TO BE CLASSIFIED.
WANTED—First-class retaii salesman for Chicago. Give
age, experience and salary expected. Address " R e -
tail Salesman," Box 1492, Presto-Times Office, 417 S.
Dearborn St., Chicago.
Becker Bros.
Manufacturers ot
MUSIC TO AID POLITICS.
British women politicians have taken to music as
an aid to politics. A National Conservative Musical
union has been formed, with Mrs. Baldwin, wife of
Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, as president. The
objects of the union include the playing of British
music, the awakening of musical interest in the con-
stituencies, and the holding of musical competitions.
HIGH GRADE PIANOS
and PLAYER PIANOS
Factory and Wnreroom*
767-769 Tenth Avenue, New York
PLANS NEW STORE.
Prof. J. F. Wysong of Detroit has moved to Eaton
Rapids and is planning on opening a music store and
studio there. Instruction will be available on all
musical instruments. The store will carry a full line
of the latest song and dance numbers, also a very
complete line of musical accessories.
Officers of. the Northwestern Band Association are
H. G. Diekelmann, Horicon, president; A. H. Pluck-
han, Juneau, vice-president, and Leo Bachhuber, May-
ville, secretarv-treasurer.
DECKER
mJ
EST. 1856 51 SON
Grand, Upright
and
THE JEWETT PIANOS
(Licensee
Reproducing
(Electric)
Pianos and Players
Reliable Grand, Upright and Player Pianos
JEWETT PIANO CO., Boston
Welte-Mignon
Factories: Leominster, Mass.
of Recognized
Artistic Character
Made by a Decker Since 1856
699-703 East 135th Street
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
New York
GOLDSMITH
Price 50 Cents
Players and Pianos
PRESTO PUBLISHING CO.
Have Every Advantage in Quality and Results
'
to the Dealers
;
An Investigation Will Prove It
„";' '
,
CHICAGO
: r U
GOLDSMITH PIANO COMPANY
1223-1227 Miller Street, CHICAGO
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All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
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