UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
PAGE FOUR
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1938
Hayes' Concert Is Final Presentation Of Season's Course
Negro Tenor Will Sing Variety of Songs on His Program in University Auditorium Tonight
The final presentation of the current University Concert Course brings to Lawrence one of the world's finest colored artists when Roland Hayes, Negro tenor, sings tonight at 8:20 in the University Auditorium.
Later, Haines attended Fisk University for four years, working his way. Or a tour with the Fisk Jubilee Singer, he reached Boston, where he decided to settle and study further under the late teacher. Haines, noted Boston vaucher teacher.
As a child, Hayes gave little thought to vocal training, but was more concerned with guiding a show drawn by his musical abilities. His musical abilities finally came to the attention of a local pastor, and through him, he obtained a place in the thirteenth grade.
Worked Way Through College
After several financially unsuccessful attempts, he presented a rectal in Boston's famous symphony hall, seating 2,500, and the house was packed. Soon after this, he sailed for Europe, where he was received with acclaim both in Europe and the United States. Since that time he has made ten European tours, and ten American tours.
Mr. Hayes arrived in Lawrence last night from an engagement in Kirkaville Mo.
Arrived Last Night
The program for the concert tonigh follows:
"Where're you Walk" (Handel);
"Eiva Rosa Bellia" (Galuppi); "When I Am Llad in Earth" (Purcell); "Would You Gain the Tender Creature" (Haugen);
"Die Labe Hat Gelogen" (Schür), "Die Menge" (Schubert); "Benedict Die Selge Maturity" (Hugo Wolf); "People Who Have Gardens" and "Over All the Hillsups Is Peace" (Helen Hopkirk); "L'Invitation Au Voyage" (Dupare); "Rondely The Todore De Baville" (Koechlin); "Mother to Son" (Percelval Parham); "Stat an' Fol My Arms an' I Cry" (an arrangement); "Every Time I Feel de Brown" (The Crucifixion); "Le Me Shine" (arranged by Fercival Parham).
Mr. Hayes will be accompanied by Percival Parham.
Mary Jane Bruce Plays Gershwin Number; Symphony Orchestra Thrills Attentive Listeners
Brilliant Pianist Pleases Audience With Rhapsody
By James Draper, sp.
Before an attentive audience in the Auditorium last night, Miss Mary Jane Bruce, a brilliant young undergraduate, only this year, achieved all that the advance publicity said she would. She outshone all that the orchestra had done before or could do in *Gerbillow* in *Blue*.
All the music that the pianoforte allows seemed to be at the command of Miss Bruce. She was what might be called "tops" with the audience.
Introduced by the rather unannymuch chromatic of the clarinet and included also bass and piano, the familiar "Thapsody" sounded a bit "dressed up" but was easily the most enjoyed number on the well-planned program.
Reading Choir for Symphony
Ttechakowayk's "Symphony No. 4 in F Minor" was elaborated by the much-heralded reading chair, directed by Helen Rhoda Hoopes. The choir which was introduced by three crushes from the Metropolitan Opera, wings, read a short outline of the mood of each movement in a hardy audible tone. Perhaps if the choir had been seated on the stage, it would have been more effective, but as it was, it was soundless. It is also part of the hall. Its position also was such as to cause many of the words to be echoed, which provided considerable mirth in the audience. Even with the words printed on the program, it almost impossible to follow their
melody, fitted Tschakowsky's own interpretation of the movement. One could imagine the composer saying that "life is only an everlasting alternation of somber reality and dreams of future happiness."
The symphony itself was a distinct success, although the introductory part of the first movement was rather jerky and uneven. However, the orchestra seen once its bracing and the music it heard in the auditorium, thrilling every listener.
The familiar introduction in which the oboes, horns, and flutes carry the
In the second movement, the somber and melancholy themes were carried by the string section. The haunting melody was developed by the strings in a manner which showed Mr. Kuesteine's effective directing.
After a third interruption by the reading choir, the capricious third movement of the symphony began.
Strings Praised
In the fourth and concluding movement, the orchestra acquitted itself is a most fitting manner, the strings especially being deserving of praise. A popular festival thronging with gay crowds was depicted, and in this movement Teachowkowy allowed himself to perform and to lose himself in the contemplation of the joy of others. The finale was especially effective, and called for numerous bows from the conductor. Schubert's familiar "Serenade" and "Ave Maria" were made even more beautiful than usual by the voice of Keith Davis as tenor soliant who was a great supporter of the band. In the "Serenade" Davis was assisted by William Bodley, second claude; Claude Dorsey, baritone; Charles Neiswender, bass; and Elizabeth Scarle at the harp. Assisted for "Ave Maria" was furnished by Mary Louise Bettel, contralier; and Alice Maleev, soprano, which substituted for Zonella Koch was not able to sing because of illness.
Voice Stood Out
Davis' voice stood out well and surpassed the high estimate always held for it by the University concert-guers. He played an unconventional in its unusual harmonies, but was well received. It served out the fact that dominant sevenths and similar chord constructions will be heard. And more in symphonic arrangements.
The Bartok - Kusaterine number,
"Barbarie Mood," like the "Summer
Pastorale," was unconventional. Though
totally different in effect, both num-
bers show the modern trends in har-
monies. Weird and at times noisy, the
number was entirely pleasing in in-
fect.
Rachmaninoff Will Be Headliner Here Next Year
Swarthout Announces Brilliant Array of Stars To Appear on Coming Concert Series
Rachmaninov, one of the world's greatest concert pianists and internationally-known composer, will be one of the five premiers in the Serious Series, Dean D. M. Swartout announced he will come for his first appearance in Lawrence on Feb. 17.
Opening the series on October 28 will be an equally well-known artist Michea Elman, the great Russian violinist, whose marvelous tone and limitless technic has charmed all countries of the world.
Sonrano for Music Week
The Metropolitan star, Grete Steucke,
the brilliant soprano, comes on May 5 as the final number of the course
of musical training of Musical Week at the
University.
The famed Joos European Ballet, pronounced the most important thing in ballet since Diaghloff will be another major event on the series. It is one of the most enthusiastic over this ballet. The famous "Green Table" Ballet won for Kent Joos, its creator, the first prize at the International Congress of the Dance held in Paris in 1832. This supper-crowd was in Lawrence in early November.
Philharmonic Returns
The Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra under Karl Kröger, on repatented requests, will be brought back to the orchestra in a few months' traction, the over-popular Fake JailinSinger with the young tenor tempo here at a date yet to be determined.
Already many reservations have been made for next season's course. The School of Fine Arts will take orders those desired advance reservations.
Read the Kansan Want Ads
GRANADA
Shows 3 - 7 - 9
THURSDAY
MAT. and NITE
Fends Tonto
FRANCESOTH TONE
LOST CHORDS YOUNG
THE "UNGUARDED HOUR"
Also- Renowned Novelty Bands
DIRECT FROM "CIRCUS PARIS"
EUROPEAN STARS IN THE FLESH!
"O O-LA-LA CONTINENTAL"
1001
GLORIOUS
SENSATIONS!
40 FRENCH MODELS!
1001
LAUGHS!
12 LAVISH SCENES!
PRESENTED FOR THE FIRST TIME
UNUSUALLY LOW PRICES: Mat. 25c; Nite 40c
K. U. CONCERT SOLOIST.
ON THE SCREEN
Dangerous, Rocky and Venturious. Exploring a Palace of With a Mask.
ON THE SCREEN
FRIDAY - SATURDAY RICHARD DIX
Is a G-Man Now
"Special Investigator"
WILLIAM POWELL
JEAN ARTHUR
SUNDAY An Event
KFKU
Mary Jane Brueus, whose mastery of the keyboard captivated the audience last night as she played George Gershwin's "Acoustic." She performs by the University Symphony Orchestra
"The Ex-Mrs. Bradford"
Wednesday, May 6
D. K. H. Wheeler returned Sunday from Berlin, Mass., where he was called more than a week ago by the death of his brother.
---
Dr. R. H. Wheeler Returns
2.45 p.m.-Concert by the Lawrence
Junior High School combined Gleeb
Club and Chorus, directed by Miss Mabel
and associate professor of public
school music.
3:00 p.m.-News Notes, W. A. Dill
K Y L. Name, Bureau
3:05 p.m.- Contralto Recital, Mary Louise Beltz, studio of Miss Irespe Paebby, assistant professor voice,
9:45 p.m.-10:15 p.m.-Program arranged by Miss Helen Rhoeops, presenting students from the freshman Rhetoric II A class speaking on "Campus Activities."
Guest Conductors Arrive by Airplane For Band Festival
Edwin Franko Goldman
With Walter M. Smith
Will Also Judge Events
of Contests
Dr. Edwin Franko Goldman of New York and Walter M. Smith of Boston, visiting judges at the Mid-Western Bind Festival to be held here Thursday, Friday and Saturday, arrived by airplane yesterday. The two guest conductors left New York at 8:30 yesterdays in assurance by 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
Two other guests of the Festival also arrived yesterday; Col. Earl D. Irena, Arlington, Texas, and Dewey O. Wiley, Lubbock, Texas, a brother of Prof. Russell L. Wiley, Director of the University of Kansas Burch. All four of us stayed at the Edinridge hotel in Lawrence during their visit here.
Musicians Arrive Tonight
Many musicians, taking part in the contests and concerts, will arrive tonight in order to be here early Thursday morning when drawings for the contests will be held. The larger groups of organized bands will not arrive until Thursday afternoon and Friday morning.
Many of the bands will travel in special trains and private buses. Others will be transported in private automobiles or by private bus. The Lawrence—Ontawa, Teipa, and others—will return to their homes each night, coming back to Lawrence for events
Much interest has been shown in the solo and ensemble contests this year. A large number of entries have been made in each group. Over 20 ensembles will compete for honors in that section. Millard Laing, f438, is in charge of the ensemble contests.
Ten Enter Drum Contest
The clarinet competition has 38 entries, cornet 40, and the other divisions slightly fewer than that number. Ten boys have entered the snare drum contest. William F. Ludwig, president of Ludwig and Ludwig, a Chicago firm manufacturing drums.
Banquet to Be Given
Mr. Ludwig has contributed an expensive baton to be given as first prize to the winner of the Drum Major's Twirling Contest which will be held at the Haskell Stadium Thursday evening in conjunction with the band buntring contests. Smaller batons also will win. A large number of winners. Mr. Ludwig will arrive in Lawrence Thursday morning and will remain throughout the Festival.
Mr. Walter M. Smith, prominent Boston director and cornetist, who will be the featured artist of the Friday evening concert at the Auditorium here has been seriously ill for several weeks and for a time the festival officiates in his honor. He will attend. Against the advice of his doctors and risking his health he can
PATEE
NOW!
ENDS
THURSDAY
ALL 10c ALL
SHOWS SEATS
ANN SOTHERN BRUCE CABOT
"DON'T GAMBLE
WITH LOVE"
JOHN WAYNE
"DAWN RIDER"
AND
Social activities will be at a minimum during the three days with but one banquet being given. Saturday evening, the last day of the Festival.
however and intends to carry through his part of the program.
How You Sleeping?
Next to yourself, you'll like the new deep tone pajamas, cool, comfortable and sleep producing. Tailored by Manhattan...
'Get a Pair Today'
Summer Lounging Robes that will harmonize with pajamas
$2.35
Glad to show you
AT THEIR FINGERTIPS
UNITED PRESS experts have national politics at their fingertips. Reports from United Press bureaus throughout the United States keep them advised of every crucial development campaign maneuvers shifts by party leaders changes in public sentiment.
The complete picture of presidential year
activities, compiled by these experts,offers readers of United Press news dispatches an accurate, authoritative closeup of events behind the political scene. Dominant newspapers recognize this comprehensive and unbiased political coverage as one of the many factors which make the United Press the greatest world wide news service.
UNITED PRESS FOR DOMINANT NEWS COVERAGE
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN