Music and Some Highly Musical PeopleTrotter, James M.
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Music and Some Highly Musical People
Trotter, James M.
African American musicians -- Biography; African Americans -- Music
Louisville, Columbus, Toledo, Cleveland, and other cities
more or less remote, would give themselves a treat, could
they prevail on the Circle to render the cantata in their
midst. Not having consulted any one connected with it, it is
a voluntary suggestion from me, that parties craving the
enjoyment of a refined musical entertainment open
communication with Mr. William H. Parham, its musical
director.
W.P.W.
CINCINNATI, July 7, 1875.
The _Rev. Thomas H. Jackson_, pastor of Allen Temple, himself an
excellent singer, a few weeks ago organized a select choir for the
purpose of rendering the cantata just mentioned. _Mr. William H.
Morgan_, who sings in the principal _role_, is a young gentleman quite
worthy of the high praise which his performances have elicited. All
the members of the choir sing well; but among them no one gives more
marked promise than does a young schoolgirl of only thirteen years,
named _Elnora Johnson_. The compass and sweetness of her voice are
considered marvellous. This society promises to give the cantata
"Esther."
From the foregoing it will be seen that much attention is being given
to a study of some of the higher forms of composition,--a very
encouraging sign indeed.
Another vocal society is called the Arion Quartet Club. _Messrs.
Andrew D. Hart_ and _John Lewis_ are two of its members: the names of
the others I have not learned.
There are at present no instrumental societies except one or two very
good quadrille bands.
_Mrs. Ann S. Baltimore_ is an accomplished pianist, and possesses,
besides, a melodious voice. She has been favorably noticed by the
press.
_Professor Moore_ plays skilfully the parlor-organ and piano-forte. He
teaches the playing of these instruments, and also teaches vocal
music.
_Mr. D.W. Hamilton_ is the very popular leader of a string-orchestra.
The private circles of Cincinnati are ornamented by several classical
singers of both sexes.
First among the ladies is _Miss Fannie Adams_. She is welcomed as a
member of the Cincinnati Choral Society; and is a skilled pianist,
giving lessons on that instrument.
_Misses Ernestine and Consuelo_, daughters of Peter H. Clark, Esq.,
are sweet and scientific singers. They are pianists also.
_Misses Mary and Fannie Cole_, members of the Mozart Circle, are
distinguished for the beauty of their voices, the last-mentioned
particularly.
_Miss Sarah Werles_ has a voice which is much appreciated, and under
her fingers the cabinet-organ itself seems to sing.
_Misses Ella Smith_ and _Ella Buckner_ must not be forgotten as
valuable aids on public musical occasions.
Among the males, _James P. Ferguson_ is distinguished as a bass, and
_Thomas Monroe_ as a tenor singer.
_Joseph Henson's_ voice always has in it music of an inspiring
character.
_Fountain Lewis, jun._, was diligently prepared during his boyhood for
an organist, and in that direction is proving quite worthy of his
father's care.
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