The Key West Citizen Newspaper, December 13, 1947, Page 8

Apollo Boys’ Choir Sang Before ‘Packed Audience Last Night At Local High School Auditorium 5-40 By RUTH NEWTON ._ * Twenty-two scrubbed and shining little boys gave Key West a magnificent evening last night at the jammed-packed High School Auditorium in a performance that offically opened the city’s first Community Concert Series, sponsored by the Key West Woman's Club. .. There could have been no better musical organization than the. pole Boys’ Choir to begin in this city that priceless contact with the artists of the musical world these concerts bring com- munities throughout the country. $ Youthfulness and freshness combined with impeccable and which signifies a really deep appreciation. And if Key Bence © lined musicianship to hold the audience to that rapt ce est is young at concert-going, these boys, whose ages range from nine to fourteen years, ability of youth. No, one in the audience missed their delightful dignity, their ‘asy responsiveness as their eyes fastened on their unassuming, un- bstentations young director, Cole- man’ Cooper, and they rounded their mouths to sing to the quiet, efficient accompaniment of Burt Halleck. “Mr. Cooper, who formed the tea ten years ago and has rained its singers si drew from the choir faultless pitch, great precision in attack and re- lease, and for those of us close enough to see, the blessed qual- ity that indicates the musicians poys returned to bring us a se-| visiting concert artists wilt in- themselves are enjoying the con- cert—eye-twinkling humor when humor was called for. Even those who sat in the rear of the none teo accoustically perfect audi- toriumi, felt at ease in under- s¥anding the singers’ words be- of the choir’s purity of enunciation. Opening the concert with a ip ef two numbers by Arca- Mt and Bach, the Apollo Boys’ Choir immediately established themselves as a flawless vocal janization. One was imme- tely, reminded. that these soar- ing, ‘clear voices were not young- sters from Vienna or Rome but Were gleaned from Birmingham, las; Detroit, Chicago, and yes, y.: West. *sCharles Morrison, whose par- i Dr. and Mrs. Charles jigon, are well known to ‘West. appeared in the sec- number with Monte Han- leading soprano soloist ithe group, and later in solo trio and solo quartet. )Key West has every right to be exeeedingly proud of this r son. His so- ‘prano voice, although lacking the richness of Monte Han- ‘tock’s, is more than adequ: his musicianship is depend and scholarly. Through the somewhat difficult counterpoint of Mendelssohn's “I Waited For the Lord”, and the intrigacies of the “Alleluja, Ex- sultaté” by Mozart, the choir carried | us. almost effortlessly. Heocneni's Ave Maria, sung by Rives, Jim Carson, and Tom- my’ Rogers followed, and to this reviewer suffered a little from @ its’ placement on the program following, as it did, the Mozart. ‘Perhaps the most warmly r BRArOLis iz Comperative power e average family has made 9 sharp thly Investors ite survey of “real income” income” is the rela- Hon of revenue to living costs. t ehasing power levels. nee with a year earlier, ha going down steadily for sev- ‘ Soaths, this month's survey the real income level has up to $1.01. This means, In- Syndicate said, that the were consumer in October had 1.01 for each dollar the year be- ile prices of all cost-of-living continue to rise, various of income are also still on the Investors Syndicate re- jificant shifts are seen in and income. While \d been. going up faster than ms, last month “miscel- ” costs shot up more than shelter or clothing. At the time, while farm income con- to increase fastest, salaries investment income—whi lagging behind farmers’ and thers’ revenue — have ad- sharply. rapid shifts in the ‘real n 4 index and the cost-of-living ," said E. E. Crabb, chairman and president of Investors Syndi- “indicate the extreme change- Gtitity ‘of ‘present conditions. The y of the purchasing power Bevel, however, again demonstrates the bas gray.” seemed to personify the perfect- ————<—<$_$_____ ceived group of numbers closed the first half of the concert. These were “The Madonna” Haubiel and by Dickinson. Her a capella numbe the altos be- gan to shine, particularly well. Both of t this youthful choir with difficult harmonies and tricky as well as demanding phra: s and precise release and attack. The} cape behind the curtains until the youngsters were more than equal audience is completely. satisfied to the demands of the music. Following iniermission, the ries of capella songs, Outstand- by iiet escape an opportunity to hear “Shepherd’s Story”! more encores from. this altogeth- » in these two] er charming group of young sing- e selections presented { , Ito sing them all, had the applause intervals, } - 1 ' ing of which was diLasso’s “The |. 9, [im Song”, which surely ae idr Woman s Club served an encore., Charles Mor-! T@ Meet Tuesday rison, Don Rivers, and Bill Pish- : ney then showed unimpeachable; Board of directors of the Key musicianship in their singing of: West Junior Woman's Club will SUBSISTENCE, OR GI INSURANCE the Trio from Mozart's “The!hold a meeting next Tuesday | @<CORDS STRAIGHT REPORT ADDRESS epee evening, beginning at 7:30 | CHANGES PROMPTLY TO VA. Monte Hancock's firm, clear| o'clock. ‘ \ soprano voice, despite a split note!“ An hour later the club will hold a meeting to discuss ac- tion on the proceeds from the Fashion Parade and Dance which ‘was held on December 5. Another matter to be consid- ered will be the Christmas af- ternoon annual tea dance. on-high A, was beautifully suited to bring us Solvejg’s Song trom Grieg’s “Peer Gynt.” Here, as often before durihg the progrant, your reviewer was reminded of | the effortless and» unknowing emotion inherent in'the voices of young boys. - -< B “The Barearolje” and». “The Glow Worm’: brought the official program+to a ¢lose, and. the aud- ience demanded and_ got the humorous encore, “Man Who Wouldn't Patch His Roof.” Perhaps’ it was the politeness of the audience, or perhaps it was just that this was the first con- jcert of the season, but Key West With .55,000, members, the Na- vajo'.tribe of American Indians is the most numerous in the Uni- ted States, A’ gray piece of cloth seen on a white ground in red light ap- | pears blue-green and on a black background it appears red. out again and again. | words, jumps to another group Despite a slightly hungry feel-! and so on. ing, a desire for more, it was in- |. aeed a magnificent evening, ana! ers. 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