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Anirrirau By ROY R THAKBSPEABE has said: “The mail that hath no music in himself Nor is not moved l»y concord of sweet Hounds, I» fit for treason, strataiccitiH, and spoils; The motions of his spirit are dull ns nijeht. And his affections dark ns Krehus. Let no such man l c trusted. If the above is true, we need have no fear for the American people. For we are a music loving people, and if we dolivestrenuous lives, yet we have found and do find time and room for line effort along musical lines. It has been only of comparatively recent date that American music has had recognition by those foreign countries which have been leaders in the musical world. American machinery, American methods of farming, American commercial enterprise were recognized as being the greatest, the world over, but American music was thought of as impossible. In these days, the works of American composers are given a hearing in London, Paris, and Berlin, and foreign musical journals give them extended space. Two American composers. Mac Dowell and Parker, have accomplished a great deal in bringing about this recognition of American music. MacDowel! by his gifted pen caused the music lovers of England and Germany to appreciate the possibilities of American music, and hereafter the American school will have a recognized standing in European art. Parker's success was gained largely in England through his choral composition. There were other Influences which brought about this recognition. The first real musical influence In America was the New England singing school of ye olden time. Later this influence extended to the West through the agency of the pioneers. In the following years when the Germans began coming In such large numbers, numerous singing societies were organized, the fore-runners of the musical festivals of the present day. Tliis German influence was also felt In instrumental music and teaching. So that we owe as it were, a national debt to Germany for helping us to develop our talent for music. A notlier influence in the beginning of American music was Theodore Thomas and ills orchestra, who by travelling throughout our country, created everywhere an appreciation and a taste for the music of the masters. Still another Influence was that of foreign composers like Dvorak, who on coming to tills country to teach, was so captivated by the sweetness and beauty of our American songs, such as the old time melodies of Stephen B. Foster. 13 ffluair BERLIN and the negro melodies of the South, that he endeavored to set fortli the exquisite rhythm of these melodies in various symphonies and overtures of his own. Various attempts have been made also to exploit the peculiarities of Indian art with some degree of success. The composers who make up what we may call the American School, as has been said, have not made as yet any marked impression on the musical world; but we have a few who have made for themselves a name and a place among the world’s great musicians. The names of MacDowell and Parker have already been mentioned. The former’s career was short and sad, yet he gave promise of great things. Parker, a Professor of music in Yale, is still young, and is greatly admired abroad. He may yet do something very great. He is chiefly noted for his choral works. John Knowels Paine, called tlie Dean of American composers, has been Professor of music in Harvard since 1862. He is noted for his orchestral compositions and for being the first American composer to be heard in foreign programs. Chadwick and Foote are held in very high respect, and may be compared favorably with modern European composers. Chadwick is noted for his overtures which are frequently played by orchestras in Europe as well as in America. He is considered by some critics, to be tlie foremost American in chamber music. He has also written three symphonies, and many songs and choral works. Foote is especially admired for his songs and instrumental compositions. America has the distinction of claiming one, who is considered by many as the most noted living woman composer, Mrs. H. II. A. Beach. Her musical education began at t lie age of six and was gained entirely in her native country. Her symphony “Gallic.” is especially noted and shows sucli strength and masterly treatment, that It might be assumed to be the work of a man. Among the successful orchestral conductors. Theodore Thomas, who has already been mentioned as perhaps being one of the greatest influences in familiarizing our people with the works of the great masters, and Walter Damrosch may be mentioned. Damrosch has a world wide reputation in his chosen field as orchestral conductor, and is also noted for the fine service he has done In furthering the Wagner Musical dramas. He, too, is a composer, the opera, -‘The Scarlet
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