Word: basses
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...well to state that the bunch of grapes following this piece was put there by the printer for ornament, with no reference to what preceded. "The Water Lily" and "Spring's Return" were sung fairly. The crescendo and diminuendo passages were well given, but in piano the 2d bass was too loud several times. The "Chorus of Pilgrims," from Tannhauser, was given with grand effect. Considering the difficulties which lie in the middle of this piece, consisting of accidentals, naturals, and other terrors, the Club deserve great credit for their fine rendering. A charming old English ballad received an intelligent...
...Glee Club showed a want of rehearsal, but sang well enough in their first three numbers, receiving an encore on "Fair Rohtraut," and giving "Love's Call" very smoothly. The tender calling of the second basses at the end of the latter piece aroused the expectations of the audience for the bass solo. The "Wein Galop," a sparkling piece of music, was sung unevenly, parts however being very well done...
...MILLS, Rec. Sec.THE Glee Club are in want of a first bass; notice of the time when applications can be made will be given in the next Advocate...