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take part that these end-of-the-year programs are almost of civic
interest."
"Curtis recitals are becoming more brilliant and interesting each
year, as the work of the rrwre advanced students — 11 years through
16 years of age — is including sonatas and concerti, played ensemble
and solo, often with orchestral accompaniment."
"Many more very young children — little tots, 4 and 5 years
of age — have enrolled this year in Curtis classes than ever before.
They all have been most interested in playing their pieces on these
programs, and playing them well."
Miss Curtis believes: that executiem is the object of most piano
study; that all pupils who study piano should play frequently and
well before audiences; that successful recitals make enthusiastic
parents and students. She feels that Curtis piano teachers through-
out the country are doing a splendid piece of work, musically and
pianistically, for their students.
BALDWIN PIAHO AT GRANT PARK
The following report has been received from one e)f the executives
of the Baldwin Company:
"Since its inception, and again this year, Baldwin has been the
official and only piano used at the Grant Park Concerts. The
assistant to the president of the Musicians' Federation, in selecting
the Baldwin, writes as folle)ws:
'I hereby submit a request in writing to have the piano delivered
at 9:30 the morning of June 1st, to be used all summer at Grant
Park.
Parthenia Vogelbac\
FIXE RENDITION OF GRIEG
COKCERTO
On Tuesday evening, July 2, the Editor of Presto Music Times
was invited with a number of others to occupy the reserved seat
section in Grant Park immediately in front of the Band Shell at a
most interesting program, the special feature of which was the
appearance of (Mrs.) Parthenia Vogelback in a Concerto for piano
and orchestra in "A Minor" by Grieg, featuring Allergro molto
moderato, Adagio, Boco animate). Mrs. Vogelback played the piano
mentioned on this page and received a splendid ovation. She is a
woman of most attractive appearance and delighted the vast audience
with her modesty and remarkable rendition of the Concerto. The
Women's Symphony Orchestra of Chicago lead by Rudolph Ganz,
Chicago's popular Conductor gave her splendid support.
'This decision was prompted by the fact that during the five years
of concerts at Grant Park the Baldwin Piano was used, and such
great internationally known artists as Moriz Rosenthal, Lily Pons,
Alec Templeton, and many others, were in favor of the Baldwin
Piano.'
"Last year the attendance was over 3,500,000 people. In addi-
tion to the artists mentumed above Jascha HeifeU, Lawrence Tibbett,
Albert Spaulding, Gladys Swarthout, and John Charles Thomas have
appeared. This year equally important artists are performing.
"All programs carry the fact that a Baldwin is used, and on the
most important nights, it is announced over the radio."
Worthy Daughter Of Worthy Sire
Miss Dorothy Clark of Ca^enovia, New York, daughter of Mel
ville Clark, President of the Clark Music Co. in Syracuse, and widely
known as an artist and music merchant, has just been awarded the
regional scholarship to Radcliffe. The announcement was recently
made by Mrs. Horace Eaton of Syracuse one of the members of the
committee for the Radcliffe regional award this year. The selection
was made from the high school seniors recommended by Radcliffe
Clubs in Buffalo, Schenectady, and Syracuse. Each city has fur-
nished two winners to date.
Miss Clark was graduated in June from Ca^enovia Central High
School where she has maintained a four-year scholastic average of
95 percent. She is reported to have attained an exceptionally high
mark in the scholastic aptitude test required of all Radcliffe scholar-
ship candidates. Miss Clark's extra-curricular activities have included
music. She specialised in piano playing and singing, school drama-
tics and outdoor sports.
Band Shell, Grant Par\, Chicago, III.
PIANO SALESMEN WANTED
Largest retail piano house in Southwest will employ two
THE CURTIS PIAHO COURSE
The Curtis Piano Course has had a very busy season this past
winter, Helen Curtis, director of all Curtis classes throughout the
country, reports: "The culmination of every year's work is a series
of recitals, during May and June, in all schools and studios where
the Curtis Course is taught. All Students enrolled always play one
or more numbers ensemble or solo. In many cities so many students
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