New England Conservatory of Music - Neume Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Nineteen Hundred and Seven T H E N E U M E LOUIS KLOEPFEL, Cometand Trumpet. Born in Thuringia. Has appeared as soloist in all the principal cities of Europe, and held important positions in Court orchestras, in 1891 he was engaged by Dam- rosch as First Trumpet in New York Symphony Orches- trag he was tendered position of First Trumpet at Court Opera House, Berlin, but chose to accept position in Bos- ton Symphony Orchestra. 1 l DANIEL MAQUARRE, Flute. CARL F. LUDWIG, Tympani and Drums. Born in Dresden, Germany. Studied with C. R. Ludwig. Came to America in 1890. Member ofthe Boston Symphony Orchestra for three years. Also member of Boston Festival Orchestra and Municipal Band. V Born in Brussels, Belgium. VVhen nine years old, began musical education under his father and well known musi- ciansg studied three years at the Paris Conservatory with the celebrated Monsieur S. Caffanel, graduated and won iirst prize in I8QO, for three years First Flute at the Lyric Theatre, in Paris, soloist with Mme. Nevada during her American tour. Member of Boston Sym- phony Orchestra. LOUIS POST, Bassoon. Born in Pommerania, Germany At an early age re ceived instruction in violin and bassoon playing from Herman Post, his brother, a musical director of note. Later studied with Gasgisch of Berlin and Schwarz of Cologne. Came to America in 1878 and has played thirteen years in the Boston.Symphony Orchestra. 25

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Nineteen Hundred and Seven T H E N E U M E CLEMENT LENOM, Solfeggio and Oboe. Born in Gilly, Belgium. First prize in Oboe and Supe- rior Solleggio, Brussels Conservatory, studled Wlth Massenetg taught Solleggio in the Normal School of Music in Parisg conducted orchestras at Geneva, Rouen and Aix les Bains, established this year at the New England Conservatory a course in French Solfeggio, which is practically new in America. EUSTACE B. RICE, Pzonoforte and Sol eggzo Born in Wayland, Mass. AftC1W'LIdl1VCd1H Hudson, N. Y., where he studied Piano and Organ with Edwin C. Rowley, a Leipsic student. Studied Piano, princi- pally under Edwin Klahre and Carl Baermann, Organ, under George E. Whiting and Henry M. Dunhamg Harmony and Composition, under George E. Whit- ing and Dr. Percy Goetschiusg Theory, under Stephen A. Emery and Louis C. Elson, Solfeggio, under Samuel I W. Cole. ARTHUR BROOKE, Flute. Born at Gomeral, England. Studied under Packer of the Scotch Orchestra 3 came to America in 1888, played First Flute with the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra, and joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1896. LE ROY S. KENFIELD, Trombone Born in Belchertown, Mass. Toured extensively with opera companies, two seasons with the Stetson Opera Company, three seasons with the Boston Ideal Opera Company, two seasons with the Emma Iuch Opera Company, now member of the Boston Symphony Or- chestra. 24 -

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Nineteen Hundred and Seven FREDERICK SCHORMANN, 'French Hom. Born in Cassel, Germany. Pupil of A. Schormann. First Horn player of the Royal Theatre in Cassel. Since coming to this country Mr. Schormann has been associ- ated With many of the best orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra. 1 HEINRICH SCHUECKER, Harp. Born in Vienna. Studied with his fatherg graduated from Vienna Conservatory in 1884 under Professor Zamarag became a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1886 5 has won reputation as one of the two great harpists of the world. A. VANNINNI, CZa1'z'1fLeta1ad Vozce Born in Pescia, Italy. Began study of music at the age of eight yearsg when fifteen years old studied clarinet and voice at Venice Where he graduated from the Con- servatory in 1892 with the highest honors. Traveled over Europe, and South America with prominent opera companies. Settled in Boston in 1896, giving private vocal lessons. Member of Boston Symphony Orchestra since IQOO. MADAME Aucusro ROTOLI, Italian. Born in Rome, and received early education partly in a convent in that city and partly in a French school. She ivas a pupil of Signor Rotoli, with Whom she studied singing. She came to America with her husband in 1885, a few weeks after her marriage, and has lived in Boston since that time. 26