Word: musical
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Adverse criticism of the Musical Review has been voiced recently by such men as the musical critic of the New York Tribune and by Mr. Francis Rogers '91, chorister of the Harvard Club of New York City. Both express the opinion that as an authority on art the Musical Review has little value. The majority of articles are contributed by undergraduates, and the views supported are the product of minds inexperienced and without breadth. A student cannot have developed any real power of discernment in music; hence his opinion can have but little weight. Music is, according to the point...
...opening for a student periodical in this field undoubtedly exists. The present Review came as a logical sequence in the series of steps which began with the organization of the Pierian Sodality in 1808, and was continued by the admission of the study of music to the University curriculum. The founders recognized such a need in 1912 when they conceived their initial policy. To quote from the first issue: "A magazine which holds itself aloof from all trade connections, which does not aim to supplement the work of music teachers, and which can bring to a large number such lofty...
...someone should inquire in what way a college education was most helpful to those who intend to devote the whole or part of their life to music, I should answer that it was in learning to look upon their art from the viewpoint of the amateur. And in this connection "amateur" signifies all that is best and most healthy in the unprofessional idea of things. About us on all sides are evidences of a professionalism made all too necessary in a country where commercial development has not yet left much room for deliberate, peaceful thought, nor the pursuance of artistic...
Trials for the Dramatic Club orchestra will be held in the Music Building this evening at 7 o'clock. The orchestra selected will play entre acte music for the performances of the Dramatic Club's spring production, April 11, 12, and 13. Any member of the University is eligible. Those who are retained will be given an opportunity to play in large theatre orchestras in Boston if they desire to do so. At least one man will be taken into the club from the orchestra...
Trials for the Dramatic Club orchestra will be held in the Music Building next Monday evening, March 20, at 7 o'clock. This orchestra will play entre acte music for the performances of the Dramatic Club's spring production. April 11, 12, and 13. At least one man will be taken into the club from the orchestra...