NOVEL DANCE MUSIC.
At a festive gathering given by John W. Mackay, in Paris, it is stated that, in place of a band, a chorus of voices was used to u sing” the waltzes. The effect was said to be unique and charming. The dulcet tones of the singers blended harmoniously with the footfalls of the “ dancers dancing in Lime.” No doubt this innovation will be introduced next winter at some of our private entertainments. It would be a good thing if it helped to increase the interest in vocal culture. Our girls have clear, fresh voices, and some encouragement should be given to choral singing, a branch of music in which the Americans are far behind the French and Germans. Should a sufficient number of young | eople learn how to sing together, they might accompany themselves in dancing, and thus the blended grace of movement and melody, which distinguishes the religions and festive celebrations of all young would he reproduced.— New York Hour
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Patea Mail, 18 June 1881, Page 4
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