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j For thi Poat.As an admirer of good music, I think the perform ’ ance of the Bloomington banc], at the late celebra-, lion of the 4th, deserves some notice. The celo-, bration was in all respedts, highly interesting M4 creditable, and I think the excelferil music with which we were favored, added ndt a little tothe !w terest and pleasures of the day. Col. McRea, the instructor of the band, has been indefatigable in his labors with them, and has omitted no effort which - might conduce to their improvement in this delightful and noble art. He is, himself an accomplished musician; such an one as is seldom met with, and though engaged in other pursuits, does not bury his talent, hor the publid spirit he has shown, and the exertions he has made—not only for the band, but in exciting a genera* feeling of interest for music, and an attention to it,—he is entitled to much credit. The members of the band have zealously seconded hisjefforta for their advancement in music, and have acquitted themselves well. Considering the short period of time since they commenced, their progress has been rapid, and their improvement very great. They have taken lessons, and have practised together, only thirteen days 1 believe, using but a part of each day for the purpose, and I have understood that most of them had paid no attention to the study or practice of music, before they commenced with Col. McRea. But few villages have a band so numerous, and so well instructed in their art. To say nothing of the moral effect of music in refining, and elevating the taste and scntimenls-but merely viewing it as a matter of pleasure, and display on public occasions,—it is no slight cause of satisfaction and pride lo the citizens of this place, that we have such a band.AN AJVATKUB.
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Bloomington Post
Bloomington, Indiana, US
Fri, Jul 20, 1838
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