Kidd Key College - Yearbook (Sherman, TX)

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rr OUR TEACHERS. 0 ' As to their experience as teachers, their ability as trained and cultured musicians, and their high rank as genuine artists, the Faculty of this department is unsurpassed by that of any other School in the United States. We make the above assertion without hesitation or fear of contra- diction. It is our judgment after careful and conscientious investigation. .aaarer D Mr. Georg Kruger is a native of Luebeck, in' North Germany, a city of very considerable historic importance, and like many German cities, has local, interest in the art of music, which encourages local talent. He is a man of liberal education, having graduated at the Catharineum of Luebeck, and a gen- tleman of courtly manners and high social rank. Mr. Kruger's first lessons on the piano were secured from the court capellmeister of Prince Son- hershausen, Gottfried Herrmann, and the cathedral organist of the city, Hermann Ley, gave him his first instruction in theory. Later Mr. Kruger continued his studies with the gifted musician, composer and teacher, Prof. Hermann Genss, honorary member of the University of Bologna. Having reachedh the High School of Music at Berlin, his studies took a wider range embracing piano, voice culture, composition, and musical his- tory, under the most celebrated specialists of that noted musical capital. ln piano he had instruction from the court pianist to the German Emperor, Prof. Heinrich Barthg in composition, from Prof. Waldemar Bargielg and in voice, Mr. Kruger had Felix Schmidt and Max Stange, well-known specialists. ln musical history, Mr. Krueger had the noted Philip Spitta, whose biography of J. S. Bach is a monument of learning. At the Austrian capital Mr. Kruger further pur- sued the study of the piano under the Russian master, Theodor Leschetizky. Leschetizky, whose marvel- ous pupils, Essipoff and Paderewski, have carried his renown throughout the world, is famous for the ro- mantic emotional fervor of his style, as Barth for classic solidity and masculine firmness of his interpre- tations, so that Mr. Kruger has received the benefit of a well-rounded pianistic training. Mr. Kruger appeared frequently in concerts at Berlin, and afterward made an important concert tour through Russia, where he was received with the high- est favor, later also in Germany and Sweden, receiv- ing everywhere the noblest enconiums of the art crit- ics of the leading cities of Europe. While en, tour, Mr. Kruger was received in the most exclusive circles of society, as is evidenced by letters from various diplomatic representatives of the 24 -- -.-----aw-af,-a-..,.-.-c . ..,, . Q X36 United States resident abroad, as well as from the great court preacher, Dr. Emil Frommel, chaplain to Emperor William, and bore away with him dis- tinguished marks of favor from persons of rank, learn- ing and skill, which will be found among his testi- monials. .3 SHERMAN, Texas, April 5, 1905. To Mrs. Ifucy Ktkld-Key, President of N. T. F. C- Dean MADAM:-Again l must tell you how sorry lam, that circumstances prevent me from staying with you longer, and to abandon my work in Texas. My only satisfaction is that my successor, Mr. Georg Kruger, from Cincinnati,'is a man who not only will take care of what l have built, but develop further in the same spirit.. Mr. Kruger is afirst-class artist, as such known everywhere, and imost impor- tant for usl one of the legitimate Leschetizky pupils in this country who studied a long time with the master. V This position as one of the leading musicians in a rwqcal-center like Cincinnati is sufficient testimonial for his ability and high musicianship. lcongratulate you that you have succeeded in securing the services of this prominent artist for your Conservatory. Very truly yours, HAROLD von Micicwirz. .52 Mr. Kruger has proved himself a masterly teach- er of the piano. He possesses some magnetic charm by which he can extracttmusic from minds but poorly endowed with the divine fire. ln a country like America, where there are people of such infinite va- riety, where there are so many thousands who plant a big rose-bush of ambition in a small flower-pot of ral- ent, a man who can put the most nourishing soil into the small receptacle is of incalculable value as an educator. Mr. Kruger is such a man, and any earn- est student, whether by nature richly or meagerly en- dowed, Will, under his training, attain creditable pro- ficiency.-Cincinruati Enquirer, 3 Georg Kruger Plays Bach and Beethoven mas- terfully.-Prof. Bussler 'in Berlin N ational Zeitung 29 Y

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Equipment. A library of 1,000 well-selected volumes, accessible to the pupils at all times. A refracting telescope, six-inch object-glass, made by Alvana Clark8r Sons. Eighty pianos, including one Behr Bros! Concert Grand, one Steinway Grand, one Knabe Grand, one Everett and one Chickering Grand. One thousand dollars' worth of aparatus. , EXPENSES. The session is divided into two terms. No student is received for a shorter period than a term or.what remains of it at the time of her entrance. No deduction for absence during the first three or the last five weeks of the term. This is to avoid the great and growing evil of deferring matriculation for two or three weeks after school opens, and leaving just before it closes, a practice hurtful to the pupil and unjust to the school. In case of sickness, deductions will be made at the discretion of the President. Daughters of regular ministers of evangelical churches instructed free of charge in the Literary Department, but will be charged for all extras. Per Term or Half Session. PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Board, Laundry, Furnished Room, etc., . . 595.00 Violin, .,,,, 535.00 Tuition in Collegiate Department, .... 25.00 Mandolin, Guitar and Banio, , 25.00 Tuition in Preparatory Department, . . 15.00 Harmony, ,,,,,, 12,50 Voice Training tMrs. l-loltj, . . . . 50.00 Art, regular course, . . 30.00 Voice Training CProf. Versell, . . . 40.00 Art, double lessons, , . 50,00 Piano CProf. Kruger, Directorj , , , 75.00 Elocution fin classj, , , 15,00 Piano CProf. Renardl, , . . . 50.00 Elocution Qprivatej ,,,, 25,00 Piano CProf. Pipesj, . . . . 40.00 Modern Languages Qeachl, . 15.00 Piano QMrs. Krugerl, .... . 40.00 Bookkeeping, , , ', , 15,00 Piano ftrorn other lady teachersj, . . 25.00 Library Fee, ..... -1.00 Use of Piano one hour daily, . . . . 5.00 Chemistry Fee, .... . 5.00 Use of Piano three hours daily, .... 10.00 Physical Culture, . . ' . . 4:00 Use of Piano in room, 2 girls in room, . . 30.00 Incidental Fee and Nurse's Fee, 3.00 Pipe Organ, lessons with use of instrument, Oratorio Society, .,,. 1,00 per month, ......... 30.00 Young ladies who keep fire in their bedrooms during school hours will be charged extra for fuel. Pupils who pay by the month will be charged 10 per cent additional. Meals taken in room without permgion from nurse, l5c. Services of nurse in pro- tracted illness, extra charges. 1 Reductions. . 1. We give 10 per cent off on the above rates to two pupils coming from the same family hood. 2.- We will give 5 per cent discount to clubs of ive or more from the same neighbor- The above are our best terms. Please do not ask for reductions or any other 'grounds than those enumerated above. We give the best accommodations and employ the best tal- ent, and we cannot offer lower rates without damage to the high grade and efficiency of our school. - No deductions will be made for pupils leaving school before the end of the term. A pupil who begins an extra study will be charged for the same until the end of the term. This regulation is intended to benefit pupils as well as teachers. For a pupil to begin Music or any extra, and discontinue it at the end of a few weeks, it is a waste of time and money to the pupil, and a source of great inconvenience to the teacher. All damage done to buildings or furniture will be charged for in bills. A sufficient sum of money sufficient to pay for uniform and text-books must be deposited with the principal at the time of entrance. No pupil is eligible for a medal or diploma if her account in any department is not paid or arranged for, or if she does not enter the school or department at its opening. Parents, please bring in your daughters promptly. The first day is the best day to enter. Care has been taken to make this Catalogue exhaustive, but it will give us pleasure to furnish additional information on any points omitted or insufficiently explained. -28 I 'L

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Soloist of the Symphony Concert at the Nortll German Exposition QLuebeckl-Conductor Joachhn Anderson. Played before over five thousand people. Mr. Kruger aroused the audience to such en- thusiasm that he was compelled to return to the plat- form again and again, to acknowledge the applause. -Luebeckische Blaifer. .5 The renowned Leschetizky, gave a letter of rec- ommendation, in which he said: Mr. Kruger has been my pupil and has evinced great talent and dis- played indefatigable diligence. .l-le will reach high rank as a genuine artist, at Mr, John S, Van Cleve, the distinguished critic, says: Mr. Kruger's style is a happy blending of virtuoso brilliancy with musical warmth. He is a true soloist. if it if Mr. Kruger's performance of Beethoven's Sonata in C, Op. 53, was fully equal to that given in Cincinnati by D'Albert. .Al ln The Cincznnatzhn, Mr. Van Cleve writes: Mr. Georg Kruger is a brilliant soloist who was formed under Leschetizky. Mr. Kruger, also, has proved himselfa masterly teacher of the piano-forte. He possesses some magnetic charm by which he can extract music from minds but poorly endowed with the divine fire. ln a country like America, where there are people of such infinite variety, where there are so many thousands who plant a big rose-bush of ambition in a small flower-pot of talent, a man who can put the most nourishing soil into the small receptacle is ofincalculable value as an educator. Mr. Kruger is such a man, and any earnest student, whether by na- ture richly or meagerly endowed, will, under his training, attain creditable proficiency. .99 Yesterday we announced the coming of Pader- ewski, to-day we have with us another pianist of enormous talent, who has taken rank among the greatest celebrities of our epoch, the pianist Kruger. 4' it it The piano has no more secrets for him. 4' if if He has passed all his artist's life in communion with the great masters, Schumann, Chopin, Liszt, Schubert, Rubinstein, etc. But we owe to him the pleasure of having heard yesterday a delightful com- position of Leschetizky, a composer of the first rank, of whom he is a pupil and whose work he has under- taken to popularize. The romance, Consolation, one of the belt inspirations of this master, produced a brilliant effect upon the audience, which entirely filled the hall. it it it lt is useless to sing praises of Mr. Kruger's execution. if it it There is nothing more interesting than Mr. Kruger's perform- ance of a melody of Chopin, beside a long inspiration of Beethoven or Liszt.-L'Abe17Ie de Ia Nouvelle-Orleans. 30 Professor Heinrich Barth, court pianist to Em- peror William, and one of the most famous pianists in all Germany, was one of Mr. Kruger's instructors, and speaks of him as follows: Mr. Georg Kruger is equally remarkable for his great natural gifts, and for his incessant diligence. lt is a joy for me to give my endorsement to a young musician who combines equally the fruits of nature and the fruits of industry. .3 The well-known composer, Koschat, was also one of Mr. Kruger's ardent friends. .3 Paderewski, that idol of American music lovers- by friendly invitations, by letters, and by many expres- sions of admiration, both personal and artistic, has testified his recognition of Mr. Kruger as a brother artist. .2 SHERMAN, TEXAS, March. l904. It affords me pleasure to state that Mr. Frank Renard studied piano under me several years during my stay in Karlsruhe, Germany. l consider Mr. Re- nard as being undoubtedly one of my most gifted and prominent pupils in the Old World. He has true artistic temperament, and he has gained a we1l-de- served reputation in Europe, particularly as composer of note. Our Conservatory can be congratulated upon having secured this remarkably talented artist. . HAROLD von Micicwrrz. .al SHERMAN, Texas, April, 1905. l, undersigned, take pleasure in recommending Mr. Petis Pipes as an accomplished piano teacher, and a pianist of solid technic and refined interpreta- tion. I consider Mr. Pipes, who has studied under me three and one-half years, one of my most talented pupils. He is intensely musical, and plays with genuine artistic taste and feeling. - N HAROLD voN Micxwrrz. 8 Mrs. Georg Kruger played the Hungarian Fan- taisie, by Liszt, in an exquisite manner. She knew how to put much fire and character into this compo- sition, and held the audience spell-bound until the last note died away, and received enthusiastic applause. -German Volksblatt, Cincinnati. -.99 Mrs. Georg Kruger has afine, clear technic, and is endowed with unusual intelligence. The ease with which she mastered the most difficult parts of the Fantaisie showed her to be possessed of unusual skill. -Evansville Jour nal, Indzhna. 5