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( From Saturday’s Daily.)Xo report of the ten days successful Chautauqua meeting which closed last night could be considered complete without taking into considera- j tion the important part played by theFair held K. P. band, an organization of which the entire citizenship is justly proud.This excellent musical organizationlent added interest to every day of the Chautauqua meet by reason of their evening hourly concert at the grounds. That their work was appre-ciated goes without question, this appreciation being expressed in no niL-takeable terms by officers of the Chautauqua, visiting patrons and those who participated in the program. jA compliment of which the band is justly proud and one which appeal-ed to every admirer of the organiza- j tion was that paid by Mr. Weather-wax of the Weatherwax Quartette.! Mr. Weatherwax went out of his way to publicly commend the Fairfield band, stating that it was the best or-ganization of its size to which he had i ever had the pleasure of listening. Tie called upon Fairfield people flt;r a full , appreciation of the band and suggested that they should give it theirhearty support.The present band is the outcome of the oldest band organization in thiscitv and has had for its leaders manya*capable men; the present personel contains the names of many who have long been identified with band organizations in this city.In last Tuesday night's program at the Chautauqua the band endeared themselves to all lovers of music who were present by the rendition of a highly pleasing program, arranged with special care by Director Schmidt. This program contained as an opening feature one of Mr. Schmidt’s own delightful compositions, “Spirit of Chautauqua.” march. The full program for the night follows:1. March—“Spirit of Chautauqua” ..................... L. Schmidt2. “America”—The Audience willstand and sing with the band:My country, ’tis of thee,Sweet land of liberty,Of thee I sing:Land where my fathers died. Land of the pilgrim's pride,From every mountain side,Let freedom ring.Our fathers’ God to thee, Author of Liberty,To thee, we sing:Long may our land be bright, With Freedom's holy light; Protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King.3. Overture—“Poet and Peasant’’...Suppei. “Mill in the Forest'fR. Eilenberg5. Baritone solo—“Rosary”... XevinH. H. Miller.6. March—“Stars and Stripes”............................... SousaThe band will resume their regular Thursday night park concerts next Thursday and will continue themmfthrough the month of September. Mr. Schmidt stated to an Evening Tribune epresentative today that he was planning a line of systematic and thorough rehearsals for this fall and winter with the expectation of placing his band on a higher basis than ever before. Plans are already under way for a considerable enlargement in the membership and instrumentation of the band and a number of new instruments are to be an immediate feature. Mr. Schmidt’s plans are preparatory for the placing of the band on the basis of an orchestral or concert band.Director Schmidt takes an intense interest in the success of his band. He is a professional piano tuner but devotes a large part of his time to the improvement of his band. His long experience in band direction causes him to be exceptionally well qualified for his position here. He was for seven years director of the principal band and orchestra in Lexington, I\y., where he made an enviable record as an instructor and organizer.Interest in the band in this city is not confined to musical ability andimprovementalone.DirectorSchmidt believes also in social pleasure for the organization. The band rooms in the Alston building are far out of the ordinary of band rooms, comprising three large rooms and being fitted tip as a club. Ilis ideal purpose is to have each member of the organization a good citizen, employed in some trade or profession during the day and giving his spare time tomusic.“Good citizenship” Mr. Schmidt declared, is almost a necessity to good musical ability and I do not want a member of my organization to be other than a good and desirable citizen.* 9That he has thehearty cooperation of the entire membership with him in all his plans is the best evidence of the estimation in which he is held.The band membership at present comprises twenty-five. The roster follows:W. A. Williams—Drum Major.J. A. Cooper—Clarinet.Carl Sessler—Clarinet.J. T. Hughes—Clarinet.F. Dealy—Clarinet.Robert Bauman—Clarinet.Harrold Cassell—Saxaphone.Forest Wright—Saxaphone.F. W. Jericho—Cornet.Clifford I. Tlioma—Cornet.Harry ’Johnson—Cornet.Raymond Cassell—Trombone. Wesley Gaumer—Trombone.Harry Elder—Trombone.Alvin Wendt—Tenor.Clay March—Alto.Clarence Glass—Alto.Charles Brown—Alto.iEd. McNealy:—Bass.•»Bert Greason—Bass.Harry Miller—Baritone.Earl Ruhe—Euphonium.Carl Copeland—Drums.Alex Duffy—Drums.L. Schmidt—Director.
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Fairfield Tribune
Fairfield, Iowa, US
Wed, Aug 28, 1912
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