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DR. L.W. SHAW Tun; Minister and plush of
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In the Constitution of the Prince Edward Island Mlusical Festival Association we read. "This Organi- sation is to be l-zrrwn as the Prince Edlwerd Island Musical Festival Association. Its object is to hold ml annual Musical Festival with «he purpose of discovering talent and increasing an interest in
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I think all] will suvbscri-be to the Ihtemert that the object ‘of the Aeloclation is B. worthy one. Those who have followed the activities since its inception, will agree. too. ‘Halt uther remarkab‘e progress has been made in working towards the objective mentioned and over Increasing numbers of schools and bommurrities are taking an interest can are participating. To those who initiated the movement. this
' B most encouraging. We must. of
coma. keep in mind that. like any other project of a. social nature. fie Ieetlval mrust grow or die. It Cannot stand still.
‘me Royall Ocmmlsston on the lite. Letters and Sciences showed O keen interest in what is being done in this province to enrich couuumfaty life. one could not but note their admiration for the community, whether large or small. looking to develop its own rc- murcea in recreation. Surely this -h what is being done through the Ilulcel Festival. m us all sup- port and encourage the Associ- Itlm and its work in every way
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I L W SHAW Deputy Minister and Director of Education
Music is well said to be thb Qeech of Angels. —- Sir Walter Icott.
_ Programme
The i960 Festival Programme is expected to be the largest and most varied in our Festival's short hil- tory. As in previous years an en- deavour will be mode to arrange the performance of the various claaserat times most suitable to the contestants. The claues for adult groups and individuals will be placed in the evening sessions willie the younger participants will perform in the mornings and af- temoons.
Plans have been made for two adjudicator: this year, and if the number of entries warrant it. We halls will be used for some sex- slons. Two adjudicator: and two balls will make possible longer ad- judication and shorter sessions than last year.
The order of the performance of contestants in each class will be decided by ballot. All sessions will begin promptly at time stat- ed. so please cooperate by being punctual. concerts of first prize winners will be arranged for Fri- day and Saturday evenings. at which times the scholarships will be rewarded also. Programme: will be on sale a week previous to the Festival.
We wish to thank all those ad- vertisers who so liberally support our Programme each year.
PRESTON BECK Convener
Dfresher course
The policy of the Refresher Course of the Musical Festival As- sociaatlon, has been changed some- what. In 1948 and 1949 a Refresh- er Course in Festival Music was arranged at Charlottetown, open to all persons interested in teach- ing music in rural areas. but the attendance did not warrant the amount of labour and expense en- tailed. This year it was thought that individual instructions might be of greater value to those same persons. and should eventually prove a material aid. to what is now a. crying need. for more music teachers in schools throughout the province. A notice to this ef- fect was published in the local pap- ers. with the result that a number of musicians. who are now teach- ing music in rural schools. are re- ceiving further irntruction in Charlottetown. some with a view to qualifying for the special Music Teacher‘: license now being issued by the Department of Education Those availing themselves of this privilege are from the Eastern part of the Province. ’I11ere is no date limit to this offer. Inquiries would be welcomed and should be directed to corrvener of Refresher Course.
MR8. V.M. HTJXON. Perlcdelc.
l‘HE ADJUDICATORS
Flhlllll I. nunaul. A.0.0.0. Hall: from Winnllwlr In an examiner and lecturer for the University of Manl- blla, organlat and chclrmnaler at St. Stephen‘: Broadway United Church. In addition, he to conductor of the Unl- veralty of Manltoba Symphony Orches- Manlteba Schools Orcheatrl. the Young Women’: Mualc Club Choir.
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taken him from cent to cent In Can- ada and to aeveral centre: In the U.s.A.
.vouN um. r.n..c.o., r..Iz.A.lu. L.T.C.L. (London). Member: Royal
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Educated and well known in England as teacher. composer, organ recltallat and adjudica- After five years aervlee in the It. A.l'-‘. he and his family came to Can- ada In 1946 and joined the faculty of St. Francis Xavier University, Antigo-
Mualc; he is also the organist of St. Nlnlan’a Cathedral. the Advisory Committee on Music to the Adult Division of the Nova Scotla
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lecturer. choral conductor,
as Professor and Director of
He Is Chairman of
of Education.
Field committee
The Field Committee exists for the purpose of giving information And assistance to all desiring to promote instruction in Music and participation in the Festival. we strive to encourage the organiza- tion of Community Choral Groups. school choruses, etc., as well as the development of individual tal- ent. We hope that in the near fut- ure the majority of our schools will have regular instruction in Music by fully qualified teachers. The action of the Provincial Gov- ernment in passing legislation. wherby they now pay competent music teachers in the schools on the some basis as the regular school teachers. is a great step for- ward musically for our Province. It is now possible for several schools in a viciplty to co-operate in hiring a. music teacher simply by paying their supplement.
We are interested in soliciting entries in all classes in the sylla- bus. especially the new classes odd- ed for this year's Festival, and those in which there have been no entries in previous years. such ea orchestras. rural church choirs. wind instruments. and bands. Last year we did have one band entry but we hope for more this year.
In comparing the entries in the Festivals from 1946 to 1949, we are gratified to notice a. steady‘ in- crease of over tworhundred each year, and we confidently look for-
ward to the same splendid increase in l .
- If the Field Committee can as- sist you in any way. please contact us at any time. The members and their addresses are as follows: ~-
Mrs. Blair Andrews. New Glas- gow Mills. Convener. Mrs. Brent Wood. Crapaud. Mrs. waldo Bnln, Com'wall. Mrs. D. M. Worth. Pownal. - Mrs. Harold Woodstde, Mnrgate. Mrs. A.B. McAdam. Morel]. . J.L.B. Anderson, Mt. stew-
. Julian Herring. Charlotte- Loulse callback. 'Kenslng- (R.ev.) ‘A.s. Weir. Vernon Bridge.
Miss Florence Mabey. Tryan.
IMPROVEMENT IN MUSIC STANDARD '
Those who have attended the Musical Festival here since its be- ginning are deeply impressed by the marked improvement each year in the performance of the entrants. The standard of music in Prince Edward IsTand has def- initely been raised. and much tal- ent. which otherwise might never be revealed. is being encouraged and developed.
From year to year the entry list grows, but, as Vice President for Prince County, I should like to see greater participation in the Festi- val from centres west of Summer-
Govcrnmant All
The Prince Edward inland uual- '
cal Festival Association. along with its -sister organlntions .. the Drama Festival Association and the Arts and Crafts Guild, is alnlsled in its work through annual grants pxovided by the Provincial Govern- ment. This additional revenue en- ables the Association. througlrits Percentage Allotment Committee. to assist rural districts in provid- ing instruction in music in their schoola. since encouragement by way of financial at has been of- fered. there has been each year an increase in the number of districts‘ which have provided musical train- ing for the children in their schools. The Provincial Govern- ment is, therefore, to be com- mended for its foresight and gen- erosity in fostering a moat worthy and beneficial enterprise.
As a result of legislation passed .
at the 1949 session of the Legisla- tive Assembly. it is now possible for the Department of Education to grant special ‘licenses to persons with suitable qualifications in mu- sic and to pay them salaries com- mensurate with the time they ‘le- vote to classroom instruction. Al- ready aeveral school circuits have been organized in the province and other groups of districts are plan- ning organization for the forth- coming school year.
The rebirth of an interest in music is heartening. indeed. and it is encouraging to note that music is becoming more and more a part of the education of the children of the province. It'la impossible to estimate fully its effects in the training of young people. That music has a definite, educative value has been recognized by great. statesmen and writers from the time of Plato onward. It was Plato who said: “Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harm- ony find their way into the sec- ret placcs of the soul on which they mlghtly fasten. imparting grace and making the soul graceful. of him who is rightly educated." And in our own day the late Franklin D. Roosevelt observed: “Music. be- cause of its ennoblng influences. should be encouraged as a. control- ling force in the lives of men."
M. MacK!lNZIE Department of Education
thmughmlt the County to work out some means by which more schools. groups and individuals may enter and attend as many sessions as possible.
The Musical Festival Association gives every person on Prince Ed- ward Island the privilege of par- ticipating in this great "feast of music" and becoming a part of this movement for better music in our province.
MRS. CREELl\/DAN MAGA.R.'I‘l-[UR
side. I would urge all music lovers
Vice-President. (Prince) .
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MES. EDWIN COOK
As secretary of theP.E.I. mu- lcal Festival Aasoclation and there- fore the person to whom your en- try or entries to the Festival will be sent. 1 would like, with your cooperation. to be able to turn over to our Program Committee In list prepared with as few errors as possible. To help in this would ell entrants check the following:
That the class number and Test Piece correspond.
That you are entering the correct class for your age (where are limit is set.)
That you have enclosed your entry fee.
That in classes where test piece is "Own Selection" you have given the name and com- poser of the piece selected. An extra copy of such place must be forwarded to me before the Festival, for the use of the Ad- judicator.
That in all classes with A and 3 test pieces. both pieces be listed on entry form and both are to be performed.
Thet in the case of duets. both name: be listed on the one entry form or that two forms be fastened securely to- gather.
In short. by reading carefully the rules and regulations on pages two and three of the syllabus be- fore ccmpletlng your entry form. I feel sure unnecessary mistakes can be avoided an.. you will be assisting in no small way toward: a \vell organised and successful Festival.
To all competitors I wish you sincerely the reward your effort: so well deserve.
MARY P‘. COOK secretary Parkdala.
Ooumlttoa ta glieaud to report thtrtyone eon- butora to the lcholarahlp Fund for the loco Musical Festival. These public spirited individuals and crganlntlona who contribute each year to this rand merit the‘ pulse and thanks of all Ifuaical Festival supporters and contour.- anta. The modem, prizes add greatly to the mecca: of the Past- tval and the committee trust: will be used by the students in further pursuit of their musical studies. .
The Women's Institute Shield awarded each year to the chorus of three. two or one room schools was won last year by Merahfteld school. and is again up for com- petition.
The Gym shield. awarded each year to the school attaining the highest average, and won last year by Prince street school is also on the list.
The Committee has allotted scholarships this year for three classes in sight singing. and also for three classes in Composition.
First -- composition (by an am- ateur).
Second — u- position professional) .
Third —- Composition (to be per- formed).
It is hoped that these classes will prove popular.
There is a special price of twen- ty-five dollars donated by Park- dale Institute to the school from group three. two or one room schools which attains highest standing in their first year of competition.
since the syllabus was printed to twenty-five dollar scholarship has been received from Central Cream- eriea Ltd.. Charlottetown. for which the Committee expresses thanks.
MRS. WALTIIE JONES Convener
SYLLABEIS
The Featfval Syllabus has thir- teen new classes this year. many of these are enlargements and adjuatmenta of previous classes. Definitely new are the composition classes, Bagpipe and Band classes. A Rural Male Quartette is expected to create much interest. We are happy to have in the syllabus a song composed by one of our own "Island" m-uaicl . Walter Mac- Nutt. son of Major and Mrs. T.l‘. Mdcliutt; also William Rogers. son of Cal. and Mrs. Keith Rogers is represented by two songs. Professor Harold Homer has ably and satia- factorily selected the music for our syllabus for the past two years. It is considered wise to change our adjudlcabor frequently. so. in line -with this policy ftie probable Mr.
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Once again flhg Prince Inland Musical Festival olflfere to all musical students um music lovers generally, the joy 0“ full week of festive competition.
W8 1691 V-hat. in a world so nu; of discord and fear, the "comm of sweet sounds" of our 1-‘e.;m51 will help to bring a measure of peace and quiet. on, that 3],] com loam this universal lllluugcfl Would that through the powpp 0‘ music. world harmony could be restored, and wars and tumor. d war: banished! Surely such . ml is more than worth the effort this venture exacts. and surely tho“ efforts are worth supporting!
We appeal to all troubled hearts in all the unquiot breasts in nu; modern age of scientific profiegg to burn again to Music, 9,5. Language of Heaven. and to leek in its solace renewed faith and hope in moniklxu:l’a destiny. Help u; in our efforts to ensure the may of music in all our schools so that everyone may acquire ping, knowledge of this truly unlvaml lenauub to agmreciate. and, in some measure. ‘ id the message of the great rmstcra. No barriers of race. colour. creed or political dogma can divide mule lowers. Let us all learn to live to’ gether in out "one world." and let mruaic help to unite us. support the Prince Edward la- land Musical Featllvall
to select next year‘: test pieces. The attention of twelve year old piano contestants in “ ‘ to the fact that in class 31. an almos- tlve piece has been selected, "Squirrels at Play" by Eons Ber- lin, will be accepted as well an “Hungarian Dance" by Arnoldo snrtorio listed in the syllabus. MR-S. J.P. LAN12.
David Ouchterlo , will be asked
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Of P. E. I. Musical Festival Asaoolatloa
'A few can touch the magic string. . ‘~
And noisy ‘Fame is proud -to win them.
Ales for those that never sing
But die with all their music in them.
—Oliver Wendell Holmes. »
Prince Edward Island Musical Festival Association «
The Musical Feslivgl -
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Thla Organization is to be known la the Prince.-Edward island Musl- cal I-‘aatlvel Association. Its object. to to hold an Annual Musical Fea- tlval with the purpose of discover-
‘ lug talent and increasing an inter-
eu- in music.
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‘ . County) Secretary, Treasurer
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May Isl, 2nd, 3rd. lllh. 5th
Entries Close March |5l:h
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Membership in ' Iaaoolatlon
The fee for Life llemberl N 825.00. for group membership 3590' and for individual member: 81-00 I year. All mernberahlpl "9 3"" one year from the date Y0“ -l°""
By joining an a group W“ W" the privilege‘ of naminl “V0 "99’
raaontetlvea from your ornnixatlon _ .
to attend and vote at the M"“':: heating in June 'and all ten" meeting: held throughout the 3'9"?‘- All application for member: In received In umu llfarch 31!! ‘gm be will in the 150 F0!“ Programme. -