anaheim-bulletin 1959-04-02

Art, Music, Drama Thursday, April 2, 1959 Anaheim (Cal.) Bulletin—A-7 ORANGE COUNTY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY leaders in photo are busy with plans for the 1959-1960 season. Mrs. Frank G. Denison (left) is Continuance Fund membership chairman for Newport Harbor; Mrs. Floyd R. Hinton (center), president of Stevens College Alumnae, announced a benefit ball for "Symphonies for Youth" now being arranged for next season. Mrs. Tse Kiong Sun (right), of Anaheim, is active in Youth concerts given in Anaheim schools. ORANGE COUNTY PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY leaders in photo are busy with plans for the 1959-1960 season. Mrs. Frank G. Denison (left) is Continuance Fund membership chairman for Newport Harbor; Mrs. Floyd R. Hinton (center), president of Stevens College Alumnae, announced a benefit ball for "Symphonies for Youth" now being arranged for next season. Mrs. Tse Klong Sun (right), of Anaheim, is active in Youth concerts given in Anaheim schools. OC Philharmonic Society Opens Membership Drive The Annual Continuance Fund Membership Drive of the Orange County Philharmonic Society opened today with Judge Robert P. Kneeland, general chairman; Karen Margreta Wood, chairman Orange County Women's Division; Edward S. Hawkins, Rinshed Mason., chairman of Industrial Division; Dr. Samuel Gendel, chairman of physicians and surgeons. "The continuance and progress of the Philharmonic is dependent upon the Continuance Fund Membership Drive," stated Judge Kneeland at a recent Philharmonic Society board of directors meeting. Among Drive chairmen who are enlisting their workers are: Mrs. Robert A. Larson, Anaheim; Mrs. Bertel Jonson, Fullerton, and Mrs. T. Dudley Cramer, Whittier. The Orange County Philharmonic Society, Urban Beh, president, will again sponsor several concerts for which no admission will be charged (priority for members) "Symphonies for Youth," the Civic Symphony Ensemble concerts, and a new Subscription Series of four concerts, at a season rate of $8.50, this series to take place at Orange Coast College Auditorium. Series Soloists The concert events to be presented in the Philharmonic subscription series, with Frieda Belinfante conducting, will include a notable list of soloists. The opening concert, Oct. 17 will feature "Odr Own Philharmonic and its principal soloists;" Nov. 21, "From the World of Opera" with Mr. jorie Brinkman, dramatic soprano and Ned Romero, baritone. The Philharmonic concert Jan. 23, 1960, will be "Accent on the Composer," when Richard Rafl, noted composer and conductor, will conduct the American premiere performance of two his works, "A Day in Santa Barbara" and "Salute to Balbo Also appearing on this program will be Peter Hewitt, pianist. The Feb. 20 concert offers Evening with Brahms," with A. and Eleonore Schoenfeld, violin and cello, playing Brahms Do Concerto. Reservations for series may be made with mbership chairmen or at the harmonic office at Orange College—Kimberly 5-9280. Life With Music By RICHARD D. SAUNDERS The world's largest musical organization, the National Federation of Music Clubs, will hold its 30th biennial convention in San Diego from April 19 to 26. Delegates from all the States will have a steady round of performances, addresses and business sessions to encourage their participation in endeavors that have contributed much to the progress of music. The organization is overly egoistical when it claims to have "launched" the careers of certain young artists — it would be more modest and certainly more truthful to say that it aided their careers, which it undoubtedly did. But the Federation's numerous contests and prizes provide a powerful stimulus to musical aspirants in many fields. Even though there can be but one first place winner, every contestant has been spurred to his or her maximum effort in preparing for and participating in the competition. And it often has happened that a success eventually attains the launched the careers of young artists — it would be more modest and certainly more truthful to say that it aided their careers, which it undoubtedly did. But the Federation's numerous contests and prizes provide a powerful stimulus to musical aspirants in many fields. Even though there can be but one first place winner, every contestant has been spurred to his or her maximum effort in preparing for and participating in the competition. And it often has happened that a runner-up eventually attains the greater fame. For instance, there is a current offer of $500 in prizes for the 17th annual Young Composers Contest for a sonata or comparable work for solo wind or stringed instrument with piano, or choral work either a cappella or with 'piano' or chamber music accompaniment. Many will try, and it well may happen that some of the rejected works will find their way into print, or perhaps in time prove more durable than the winners. The mere practice in writing might materially aid the development of some youth destined later for fame. Korea, Japan, Bolivia, Holland and The Philippines recently have profited through the Federation's International Music Relations Department, which has contributed a steady stream of instruments, replacement parts and music to many countries since the last War. A few of those folk might even be grateful, at least for a little while. In any case, the Federation deserves great credit for doing for American music and musicians what most foreign governments do (with our money) for their own people. Southern California composers of serious vocal, piano and instrumental (solo and small ensemble) music are invited to enter the annual composition contest of Accent on Music. Data on the two categories, adult and student, can be had from President Russell Baldwin at San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino ... Charles Maxwell's "Plymouth Rock" Overture will be played by the West Los Angeles Symphony under Dr. Pattee Evenson's baton. ... Composer George Duning looked at the rough print of "The Last Angry Man" a dozen times and each time jotted down themes and ideas for the score he will begin when the final print is ready ... Tchalkovsky's music often has been heard on the screen, both directly and at second-hand, but at long last the late composer may get some screen credit. Producer Harold Hecht has registered "The Life of Tchalkovsky" with the title bureau. (Saunders Enterprises Syndicate) 'LOCALS TO ATTE' Soloists and bands from wood, Torrance, Downey, er and Long Beach comp gala program of accordion under the auspices of theonia Accordion Guild to be the George Green Audlewood at 2:30 Sunda noon. Orange County Gui sentatives are Vina Mae 414 Vance St., Santa Ana Dowden, 1103 E. Chapm Orange, and Joe Vanderweral School of Music, 245 Rd., Anaheim. Augustana Choir of College Students To Be In LA, Pasadena Performances Next Week The seventy young singers in the Augustana Choir represent many communities in fourteen states. They come from such widely scattered states as Florida, New York, and California and Washington on the west coast. Nine of the Choir members are from the college's hometown of Rock Island, the remaining members represent fifty-four different communities. These college students will sing under the direction of Henry Veld when they appear at Philharmonic Auditorium in Los Angeles and at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on April 8 and 9. Veld has received many honors in recognition of his great skill in directing choral groups. Perhaps the most unique distinction came when he was one of two men chosen by the army to conduct soldier choruses at army university centers abroad at the close of World War II. One of these soldier groups appeared with the London Symphony Orchestra in a concert given at Albert Hall, London. The present group of singers is typical of the high quality of voices and of training that have typified all of the choruses and choirs that have been directed by Veld. Their performance never fails to win the highest praises from critics and from audiences. BILL CARLE Calvary Church Slates Singer For Saturday Bill Carle, America's beloved basso and former Metropolitan Opera star, will be the featured soloist with the youth choir of Calvary Church of Placentia in a concert to be given Saturday at 8 p.m. at the church. The youth choir under the direction of David Lassiter, choir director, will present "A Voice of Singing." Reggie Gallienne will be guest harpist. A brass ensemble of the young people of the church will also present special numbers. Carle is a former Broadway personality who gave up a life of fame to devote his time to a career of sacred music. Gifted with a rare bass voice, he holds the record on Broadway for consecutive performances. While master of ceremonies at the Billy Rose Diamond Horseshoe Restaurant he had a consecutive run of more than 3000 Performances. In the classical field he attained success and fame as he appeared with the New York Philharmonic and Toscanini and the NBC Symphony. His professional career was climaxed when the Metropolitan Opera Company offered him a five-year contract as a Wagnerian basso. It was at this time he de- IN "SAILOR'S DELIGHT" — In Sailor's Delight," the comedy tomorrow night, curtaintime & Anaheim High School auditorium Memorial Hospital Guild will feast star cast from the Tustin Playboater cast. Producer of this stravy Sherwood Price who says the co-entire family entertainment and in the high school, recently remarried, is a good one for sight on Spring Concert Slated at OCC Open House Auditions for 'Pay By Whittier Civic Spring Concert Slated at OCC Open House The first spring music concert to be held at Orange Coast College will be presented as a feature of the college's open house scheduled for April 17. Beginning at 8 p.m. in the auditorium, a 25-member concert band will play four selections featuring a soloist. This group will be followed by the symphonic dance band with 23 members. This organization, according to Paul Cox, band instructor, is unique because it is a dance band plus a woodwind quintet, tuba and an extra percussionist. They plan to utilize special arrangements and combine elements of the concert hall with those of a popular type dance band," he said. They will also accompany the Swing-Madrigal Choir. A cappella music will provide the realm of entertainment for a 65-member concert choir which will present music from light opera and musical comedy as well as folk music. They will also do the Brahms "Liebeslieder Waltzes," accompanied by two pianos. Men's and Women's Glee Clubs will perform during the program. "We hope to plan such a program each spring in the years to come," Cox said. James Fitzgerald, music instructor, will direct the choral portion of the program. GIVE CUBAN OSCAR At the premiere of Cinerama's third production Seven Wonders of the World," Teatro Radiocentre and the Stanley Warner Cinerama Corporation received what is comparable to the American "Oscar" El Trofeo Valcarce. The award for 1958 from the association of Cinerama and Theatre Writers of Cuba was presented by Victor Goday, President of the Association. Tickets now are ready at the Southern California Music Company and all mutual agencies for the Los Angeles concert by the brilliant young American piano virtuoso Thad Jacobs in the Assistance League Playhouse at 8:30 Tuesday night. April 28. Jacobs will play outstanding classic, romantic, modern and Spanish music. World-Famous Pianist Dame Myra Hess To Be At LA Philharmonic Auditorium April 11 England's distinguished artist, Dame Myra Hess, who has been acclaimed all over the world for her piano artistry, will play at Los Angeles Philharmonic Auditorium, Saturday night, April 11. Ever since Dame Myra returned to America following World War II, music-lovers anticipate with rare interest her concert tours. Although her repertoire is large, Dame Myra has, for some years devoted her programs to works by great Classical composers. She is a technician without apparent limitations, and has been called unquestionably the first lady of ord on Broadway for consecutive performances. While master of ceremonies at the Billy Rose Diamond Horseshoe Restaurant he had a consecutive run of more than 3000 Performances. In the classical field he attained success and fame as he appeared with the New York Philharmonic and Toscanini and the NBC Symphony. His professional career was climaxed when the Metropolitan Opera Company offered him a five-year contract as a Wagnerian basso. It was at this time he decided to launch his sacred music ministry. He was featured soloist on the ABC "Hour of Faith," the CBS "Church of the Air" and also had his own program, "Music to the New World." The public is invited to the free concert. Auditions for 'Pay By Whittier Civic' Open auditions for the 'Whittier Civic Light Opera Association' coming musical comedy "The Pajama Game" will be held 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 9 and 10 in the auditorium, Bailey building, 215 W. Hadley, Whittier. Both singers and non-singers are urged to audition for the popular show, said George Berkeley, general director. Besides acting roles for non-singers, there are also singing roles for dancers in the large cast. Because most of the action takes place in the Sleep-Tite Pajar Factory, the singing chorus will be composed of individuals of various ages and sizes. Whether an individual plans try out for a leading part or tends to be a member of the singing part or in the chorus, should bring along his own sheet music to the audition. The directors prefer the selection be something in the musical comedy light opera vein. Among the roles to be cast are Babe, attractive union efficient expert who sings "I'm Not at In Love." Sid, the new Pajar factory superintendent who tries to keep production at its peak time-study expert Hines Gladys, the president's secretary Also in the large cast are: Pa Joe, Mabel, Charlie, Poopsie, Eddie, Mae and Brenda. Based on the Richard Biscot RAM — April 17 at the Disney-Build for Santa Ana will feature program will include Philip Louis Lebanon; "The Intruder-Helper;" and J.'Amour, author of poem for authorship of some 300 evening Post and wrote the Gold movies, dozens of TV shows. "Alcoa Hour," "Phillip Marr-er that this book will make it is world to succeed." 'LOCALS' TO ATTEND Sololoists and bands from Inglewood, Torrance, Downey, Bellflower and Long Beach comprise the gala program of accordion music under the auspices of the California Accordion Guild to be given in the George Green Auditorium, Inglewood at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. Orange County Guild representatives are Vina Mae Harmer, 414 Vance St., Santa Ana, Albert Dowden, 1103 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, and Joe Vandervalk, Central School of Music, 245 W. Ball Rd., Anaheim. Salon 163 Has Sale Orange County Salon 163, 8 et 40, is sponsoring a rummage sale today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The group is planning to give a television set to the children in the tuberculosis ward at Orange County Hospital. Each month Salon 163 visits this ward with gifts. Twenty five tables of duplicate bridge players competed in the regular game played on Monday afternoon at the Disneyland Hotel. The game gets under way at one o'clock and is preceded by a lesson in contract bridge in the poolside room at 10:30 o'clock. Winners were Mrs. Betty Schroeder and Mrs. Ruth Kahen; Mrs. L. H. Reinking and Mrs. Glenn Knox; Mrs. E. J. Wickman and Mrs. Carl Powell; Mrs. S. H. Tesser and Shirley Albert. Placing second were Mrs. Werder and Mrs. Charles, V. Mrs. William Stehly and garet Meek; George Stewart Clarence McCaslin; Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Ivan Hooker. In third position were Mrs. H. M. Porterfield; Rothfuss and Helen Griffes; McLeod and William Dim Mrs. Florence Butler and Maude Campbell. ILOR'S DELIGHT" — In the cast of "The Delight," the comedy to be sponsored now night, curtaintime R o'clock, at the High School auditorium by the Anaheim Hospital Guild will feature a near all-star from the Tustin Playbox Summer Theatre. Producer of this straw hat theater is good Price who says the comedy is one for family entertainment and that every seat high school, recently remodeled and reno-is a good one for sight and sound. Tickets will be available at the door with all proceeds to go toward the Guild's program of aiding the hospital in the proposed new pediatric wing costs. The above photo introduces cast members (from left) Terry Clark, Jack Grinnage and Pat Walter, whose credits have carried not only theater work but some in TV. Steve Ritch, author, director and actor, is directing the play with Price carrying a lead role. Judy Howard, of equal theater fame to the three in photo, will be the Mermaid. Artist to Speak at OCC Monday Night Joe Young: Internationally known mosaic artist, will speak at the Orange Coast College Auditorium NOTIONS for 'Pajama Game' Set Whittier Civic Light Opera auditions for the 'Whittie Light Opera Association' musical comedy "The Game" will be held 8 p.m. day and Friday, April 9 and the auditorium, Bailey build 5 W. Hadley, Whittier. singers and non-singers are to audition for the popular said George Berkeley, gendirector. Besides acting roles -singers, there are also singles for dancers in the large cause most of the action takes in the Sleep-Tite Pajama perry, the singing chorus will imposed of individuals of variages and sizes. Whether an individual plans to out for a leading part or into be a member of the singor dancing ensemble, he is reed to audition before the chorus. If he is interested in a g part or in the chorus, he bring along his own sheet to the audition. The direcprefer the selection be something in the musical comedy or opera vein. Long the roles to be cast are: attractive union efficiency who sings "I'm Not at All love." Sid, the new Pajama perry superintendent who tries sleep production at its peak, study expert Hines and yrs, the president's secretary. In the large cast are: Prez. Mabel, Charlie, Poopsie, Pop. e, Mae and Brenda. Based on the Richard Bissell novel "7½ Cents," "The Pajama Game" was written by Bissell and George Abbott with music and lyric by Richard Alder and Jerry Ross. The show includes such popular tunes as "Hernando's Hideaway," and "Steam Heat." "The Pajama Game' will be the W.C.L.O.A.s twelfth musical production. For further information phone Ox. 6-1037. Sixty-eight per cent of all people employed in the United States drive to work in automobiles. Artist to Speak at OCC Monday Night Joe Young; internationally known mosaic artist, will speak at the Orange Coast College Auditorium on Monday at 7:30 p.m. The lectuture is open to the public and is an opportunity to see a prize-winning documentary film, "The World of Mosaic." Mosaic students enrolled in Orange Coast College's three mosaic classes will host the evening and be in the art gallery before the lecture to explain their current exhibition of mosaic art to visitors. Young has executed the 6x36-foot mosaic mural at the main lobby of the Los Angeles Police Facilities building and a large panel for Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Los Angeles. He is the author of a textbook on mosaic art. BELL TELEPHONE HOUR — Musical variety and dance numbers will be featured on the fourth and final Bell Telephone Hour of the current season. It'll be seen over the NBC television network on April 9 at 8 p.m. Rosemary Clooney and her actor-musician husband Jose Ferrer (top in photo) and Gisele MacKenzie (lower BELL TELEPHONE HOUR — Musical variety and dance numbers will be featured on the fourth and final Bell Telephone Hour of the current season. It'll be seen over the NBC television network on April 9 at 8 p.m. Rosemary Clooney and her actor-musician husband Jose Ferrer (top in photo) and Gisele MacKenzie (lower left) will sing and dance popular show tunes. Jose Iturbi (lower right) will alternate between harpsichord and piano in selections by Rameau, Chopin and Liszt. Others appearing will be Giorgi Tozzi and Nicella Gedda, both of Metropolitan Opera fame in a comic scene from "The Bartered Bride." Classical ballet will be done by Maria Talchief and Andre Eglevsky. Burdick's Strutters Start Fund JoAn Burdick's Strutters, a local majorette group, are starting a fund to aid them in various phases of the majorette work. The mothers' committee, headed by Mrs. R. Meeder, have planned a delightful entertainment breakfast to be given this Sunday from 7:30 until 11 a.m. All proceeds from this will go into a special fund. The majorettes have had a busy schedule of parades, shows, and competitions this past few months. The Juniors Corp won second place in the state competition and first place honors in the San Diego National Parade Twirling Competition. The Senior Corp credited a first place in the Anaheim Halloween Parade this year and second place in the San Diego National Parade Twirling Competition. This week the majorttes 'are performing at the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival and w111 march in Buena Park April 11 in their first Sportsman parade. May 23 the two corps take part in a Twirling Corp Competition to be held in Fullerton and have many other activities on the agenda. The majorettes were unable to accept such invitations as a competition in Phoenix, Arix., and the Las Vegas Heldorado Parade Committee, as well as the opportunity to travel to Milwaukee next year for the National Competitions, due to lack of funds for travel. For this reason the mothers have started this annual breakfast plan to help with the many items the majorettes need. JoAn Burdick's Studio is also planning a big spring revue, June 6. Proceeds from this show will be divided equally between the dance and majorette students, the fund to be used for dance and majorette scholarships. The breakfast will consist of fruit juice, eggs, ham, potatoes, rolls and coffee. Cost is reasonable.