Evening Star Newspaper, March 10, 1935, Page 12

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10070 ATTEND HEBREM SESSIONS Three National Organiza- tions to Be Represented March 22-25. Fifteen hundred of the leading Jews of the United States will be in Wa.sh-' ington beginning March 22 for the opening of the convention of the Union of American Hebrew Congre- gations, the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods and the National | Federation of Temple Brotherhoods, | to be held at the Willard Hotel. | The convention, which will last| through March 25, will attempt to| evaluate the work of the Union of | American Hebrew Congregations since | it was organized 61 years ago. Sepa- | rate sessions will be held each day by | the three groups, but large general assemblies will be held at night. The four-day meeting will be climaxed by a banquet at the hotel March 25, at which Right Rev. James E. Freeman, | Bishop of Washington: Judge Irving | Lehman of the New York Court of Appeals, Mrs. Max Sloss and Rabbi Louls Wolsey will speak. Understanding Desired. Although the union is primarily re- | ligious in purpose it also devotes itself | to the more realistic aspects of re- ligion; that is, to the opening up of wider areas of co-operation and mu- | tual understanding between Jew and Jew and Jew and non-Jew. The union’s last convention in Washington was held 43 years ago. In honor of the occasion special serv- ices will be held Friday evening and Saturday morning in the Washington Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. Delegates” to the sisterhood con- | vention have been invited to a recep- tion at the White House Saturday afternoon, March 23. Executive Com- mittees of the three organizations will make a pilgrimage to Arlington on| the afternoon of March 23 to lay a | wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Boldier. Sightseeing trips, golf and several other forms of entertainment have been arranged for the visitors by a Jocal committee. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., MARCH 10, 1935—PART ONE. Bringing Music to D.C. Children National Symphony Students’ Concerts Prove Popular Among Young Washingtonians, Dr. Kindler autographing programs for the winners of a recent music contest at Central High School. HE failure of many organiza- tions to offer better musical programs is generally ascribed \ to lack of interest in sym: phonic music, especially b is a revelation in new methods of | orchestras over the radio, but very bringing music to children. few students ever beheld 80 musi- It is 3 o'clock. One thousand junior | cians in the flesh. Doubt and in- igh school students willingly abandon ! credulity cloud the faces of certain heir books and march into the school | boys who would rather watch a foot young listeners. This failing is being | auditorium. A symphony orchestra [ ball game, while many girls would remedied by the National Symphony | is seated on the stage. The students | doubtlessly prefer Garbo's latest pic- Orchestra of Washington in a series | gaze wonderingly at the musicians. | ture. Nevertheless, the musicians and of students’ concerts, and the reaction | Many students have heard symphony | their instruments command attention, | if not respect. The students seem to sense the fact that a new experience awaits them, although they have no way of knowing that they are about to explore an enchanted land. The buzz of voices suddenly ceases as Dr. Hans Kindler walks to the podium. As he picks up his baton an expectant hush pervades the audience. The violinists raise their bows and other musicians await the signal from the conductor. He gives it and the suditorium is filled with the brilliant strains of Rimsky-Korsakoff's “Polo- naise,” from “Christmas Night.” The students sit as if spellbound. Expressions of incredulity immediately change to appreciation. There is more to & symphony orchestra than many listeners thought, and the au- dience begins applauding before the “Polonaise” is over. Instead of playing & standard sym- phony, Dr. dler briefly analyzes the different instruments. Many stu- dents have never before seen an oboe, a bassoon or a PFrench horn. Dr. Kindler calls upon the players of the principal instruments and, by visual demonstration, explains their func- tions and their relation to ensemble playing. ‘And the children, caught up in a fascinating story, give Dr. Kindler their undivided attention, for he has made the greatest appeal to the imagination. In dealing with the “orchestral family” Dr. Kindler calls upon the concertmaster, who plays his violin in every manner possible. Then the viola, cello and double bass—“the grand-daddy of the violin”"—are dem- onstrated. The harp is compared with the piano. Then Dr. Kindler con- ducts Purcell's “Suite for Strings,” which shows the effectiveness of strings when played in unison. Next he deals with the woodwinds. The flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon are demonstrated. Next Dr. Kindler demonstrates the brasses. The trumpet, trombone, French horm and tuba are played. Here a certain amount of humor is injected into the program as the tuba growls like a tiger. The percussion section is last. In- stead of merely playing the instru- ments, the tympanist moves them to TEN THOUSAND U. §. PENNIES WANTED, $508500 cerrar Sares INDIAN HEADS UP TO Send 10e today for large coin eataior and our buving prices. NORTH AMERICAN COIN CO. Dept. 783 CLEVELAND, O. The Ford car has always meant dependable service and honest value. New times have given it further distinction. More and more, with each passing year, it becomes the symbol of progress and the newest, latest developments in automobile building. The Ford goes forward wzth the needs of the people. * The Ford V-8 for 1935 reflects that policy. It is thoroughly modern in every detail, with many exclusive improvements and advantages. Ford V-8 means a modern engine in a modern car. THE NEW FORD FORD SUNDAY EVENING HOUR. Ford Sympheny Orchestra and chorus and celebrated guest soloists. 9 to 10 o'clock (E.8.T.). V-8 Every Sunday night from FRED WARING AND PENNSYLVANIANS. Presented by Ford Dealers. A full hour of dance musie sewest song hits and original Fred Waring novelty aumbers. Mmhldflhlflfioflo&(&.&f-} Columbia System. 3 v / the center of the stage so that the audience can actually see the “big drums” that produce noise like thun- der. Then the cymbals, triangle, glockenspiel, bass drum, snare drum, xyophone and other percussion instru- ments are demonstrated. Then Dr. Kindler conducts the Prelude, Act III “Lohengrin.” Inas- much as this prelude calls forth the power of the full orchestra, the effect upon the audience is decisive, and conductor and musicians are rewarded with thunderous applause. In describing “How Music Is Made,” Dr. Kindler briefly dwells on the evo- lution of music, how it is “almost as old as man.” The history of certain instruments is graphically presented. “I like the whole program!” ex- claims a girl of 12, “but that Hun- garian dance was best. It was wild- like and you could almost see those gypsies dancing.” As the program proceeds there is # noticeable change in the attitude of the audience. There is no restless- ness, no shuffiing feet, no furtive glances at the clock. All eyes are riveted on the orchestra. Nobody rises and leaves the auditorium before the last number is played. The or- chestra has the power to hold like & megnet. Having won the confidence of his audience, Dr. Kindler invites them to sing. A song from the school reper- | toire is selected, and the children, who have never before sung with a sym- phony orchestra, willingly respond. Dr. Kindler compliments them and | calls for the second verse, thus en- | couraging his youthful auditors. The program closes with “Proces- music to children. He immediately takes his young listeners into his con- fidence. He uses language all can understand. His talks are agreeably free from sermonizing. He never uses musical terms that might befuddle his audience. Perhaps his geatest asset is his sense of humor. The re- sult is the unqualified approval of his young auditors. Many children may not know the difference between adagio and allegro, but they like music when it is sympa- thetically presented. A concert de- voted to a complete symphony might fail to convert young people—poten- tial concert-goers of tomorrow. A | concert comprised of only symphonies would have an unfavorable reaction on young minds untutored in the con- trapuntal devices of Bach and Beetho- ven; therefore, Dr. Kindler selects music that youthful minds can grasp and understand. He realizes that his audience is com- posed of children. He does not as- sume the attitude of a pedagogue, but rather that of a guide, a companion, a pal. And he is eminently successful because the students’ concerts he con- ducts are a distinct triumph for him- self, his orchestra and the cause of good music. Dr. Kindler's talks never lack that | kindly tolerance so essential in dealing | with young people. He convinces them that music is as necessary to their | development as outdoor sports. Dr. Kindler wisely selects composi- tions that convincingly illustrate his “message.” It is largely to the at- { tention devoted to the demonstration of the instruments that Dr. Kindler owes much of his sucess as a musical guide to children. His audience real- | izes that he has something precious to give them, and he has endeared himself to thousands of children. 1 Persona Pa sion of the Sardar.” by Ippolitov- Ivanow, which, with its vigorous | rhythms, stirs the children ‘and sends | ! them away happy. Many young peo- | ple, however, crowd around Dr. | Kindler, shake his hand and thank him for having guided them to the | golden realm of music. | ‘There are many reasons why Dr. Kindler is successful in bringing ' LOANS Easily Arranged ‘There is no embarrassment or red tape necessary in securing a per- sonal loan here. required: only two co-makers. You may make monthly deposits. No collateral is ‘Take year to pay it back. If you would like to receive a booklet explaining this procedure, a postal card with your name and address will bring it to you. THE CITY BANK 9th & Mass. Ave. N.W., 9th & E. Cap. Sts., 3608 Ga. Ave. N.W. 8th & G Sts. S.E., 10th & Pa. Ave. N.W., 3401 Conn. Ave. N.W. We Also Conduct a General Banking Bu. 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