MUSIC IN SCHOOLS

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1055, 20 August 1930, Page 8

MUSIC IN SCHOOLS

Sir. — Attending a concert given at the Town Hall last, evening by Auckland primary schools, as part of the Music YY eek programme, I was agreeably surprised at the very high standard of the entertainment. This was the first opportunity I have had of hearing any work on a large scale given by Auckland school children, and with others who attended, I was more than surprised at the brightness and finish of the performance. The singing was nicely shaded, and always artistic, and the numbers chosen, particularly the chanteys, were very suitable. The old English folk dances I consider are a very valuable form of musical instruction for children, this being evidenced last evening by the fine sense of rhythm shown even by the very small children. The work done, and the general deportment of the children, was a credit to the schools they represented. and also to those responsible for their instruction. Last evening’s concert, which must have been a revelation to many who attended, illusI trates the value of the Music Week I movement in bringing such branches

of musical activity before It is certainly encouraging to nn even in this jazz age such fine * is being so ably carried^ouj^vEß-