Pupils Concert.

Manawatu Herald, 3 January 1903, Page 2

Pupils Concert.

Owing to the length of our previous report wa were unable to give the two following reports which will be of interest to many Dear friends and suppo?f6£s.— I intended to have held concert fully a month earlier, but owing to the prevalance of Grippe it had to be postponed. Object of the Hall, x. To get the pupils together, so that they many see the progress each has made. 2. For singing purposes. 3. To meet pupils in town, so as to interfere as little as possible with school work. 4. For parents and those interested in the work to see the results as a whole, as it is impossible to judge of the quality of the teaching, or of the progress made, by simply hearing a pupil here and there. 5. To have the pleasure of meeting old pupils who have passed out, and to accept of some of their own preparations, whenever opportunity offers. Where the parents have worked with the teacher, in seeing to the practising, the results are self evident. This evening’s concert is, with few exceptions only a part of the work taught during the last four months. Being anxious to show what good results are obtained through systematic practising is the reason of Master Llewellyn Jenks being called upon so many times. He has only had three and a half years instruction. About a year ago Mr A. Jenks resumed his studies, after an absence of two years from the town. Miss May Walker has taken to the piano, but has not found the change from the American Organ easy work, as the touch is so different. In about 8 or 9 months time I shall be pleased to invite the musical talent of Foxton to judge the technical work, such as scales, aspeggios studies, etc. Only those of the pupils who show ability will be allowed to prepare for this part of our work. Singing Classes. Next year we hope to take up part singing, and pupils will gain some knowledge of reading music as books will be used. We have done well in singing for the first quarter, as it is only a stepping stone to something better. Instrumental music will always of necessity predominate at the concerto given, there would however have been more singing on this occasion but {hr colds, as in the case of Miss Francis Simpson, who was thus prevented from rendering her solo, I desire to tender my appeeelatiou of the presence of Mr and Mrs England who, as we all know, are well informed in music matters, and whoso opinions on the same are worth having. Mr England kindly consented to distribute the certificates and prizes to the Theory pupils. Triad Hall, 22ND Dec. 1903.

From E. Gray to the pupils. I desire to thank Miss Furrie, an old pupil for her assistance; Mr A* Jenks for helping to make the concert a success, also Miss Edith Coley, and Master Llewellyn Jenks for taking the responsibility of the accompaniments. I most heartily congratulate each of the Theory pupils on their success, as they studied earnestly, and with a determination to do their best. Those who know anything of the Theory of music, acknowledge the subject to be a difficult one. d Mr Mcßrearty, deserves praise, for 'stndyingJj^^^l

instruction, I give the greatest of praise. Many of them will be quite to ' the front at our next concert, if they Continue as they have begun. Thus gaps which may take place amongst the elder ones will be easily filled. . As an encouragement to them to be diligent in practising, they have examples in Mr A. Jenks, and in Miss Furrie, who have each only received two years instruction, and that not Continuously. Yon have seen what unbroken study and regular practising does in the c se of M ts-:er Llewellyn Jenks. My advice to each one is Work diligently, and with a determination to surmount difficulties, and success must follow your labours. Added to this your parents will be gratified, and you will become useful members of society.