1903-04: Beethoven: Ninth Symphony; Jan Sibelius, Swan of Tuonela;[25] Frank G. Cauffman,[26] “Salammbo;” Camille W. Zeckwer,[27] Concerto for piano and orchestra (composer at the piano). 1904-05: Vincent d’Indy, Second Symphony, B flat.[28] 1905-06: Mozart Programme: One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Birth of Mozart. January 26-27, 1906. Soloist: Mme. Charlotte Maconda, Soprano 1. Symphony, G minor 2. Recitative and Aria from “The Marriage of Figaro” 3. A Short Serenade (Eine kleine Nachtmusik) for two violins, viola, violoncello and bass 4. Aria from “The Magic Flute” 5. Overture to “The Magic Flute” * * * * * Wassili Leps;[29] “Andon” (poem by John Luther Long[30]). 1906-07: Beethoven: Ninth Symphony. Scheel possessed a fine music library, which was an asset to an orchestra just starting out in an almost penniless condition. It contained standard orchestral scores of symphonies, overtures, violin and piano solos with orchestra, as well as music suitable for popular concerts, operatic selections, and smaller orchestral works. He was never handicapped on account of the lack of music for besides this the Association was constantly purchasing what was needed. In addition to first performances in America, there were constant novelties at the concerts and the artistic standard was high from the outset. A glance over the programmes shows that while on occasion minor works were presented which are now not generally played, the works of the great masters predominated. In this way the taste of the audience was trained and for this education Philadelphia owes to Fritz Scheel much of its ability to appreciate and enjoy music today. [23] First performance in America. [24] Philadelphian. [25] First performance in America. [26] Philadelphian. [27] First performance in America. [28] Philadelphian. [29] Philadelphian. [30] Philadelphian. [Illustration: SCHEEL MEMORIAL TABLET] A TRIBUTE