Ronday SYLLABUS FIFTH SEASON, 1925-26. BAS YORK AFFILIATED SOCIETIES : THE YORK MUSICAL SOCIETY. THE YORK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. THE YORK MALE VOICE CHOIR. THE LONDON AND NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY MUSICAL SOCIETY (YORK SECTION). V THE ACOMB CHORAL SOCIETY. BMS 3/1/1

H. Morley & Sons, Printers, 38, Petergate, York. Officers of the Society York Centre Notes What Members Get What Members Give The Club Room Musical Evenings for Members. Subscriptions Concerts Tickets *** ... CONTENTS. *** ... *** ... ... ... ... *** ... ... ... ... ... *** ... ... *** ... *** ... Page 3 4 5 6 7 8, 9 IO II, 12 13 to 18 19 BORTHWICK INSTITUTE SMS 3/1/1 PESEARCH

THE BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY (Founded in 1918 by Dr. A. EAGLEFIELD HULL). Incorporated 1919. Patron THE EARL OF BALFOUR. President : THE LORD HOWARD DE WALDEN. Vice-Presidents : Sir Hugh Allen. Professor Granville Bantock. Sir Thomas Beecham, Bart. Maj. Gen. Sir. W. S. Brancker, Albert Coates, Esq. [K.C.B., A.F.C. W. W. Cobbett, Esq. Sir Frederick Cowen. Sir H. Walford Davies. Mrs. Vernon Dean. Frederick Delius, Esq. Sir Edward Elgar, O.M. Rev. Dr. E. H. Fellowes. Cecil H. Bateson, Esq. Adrian C. Boult, Esq. Gerald M. Cooper, Esq. Mrs. Vernon Dean. Edward J. Dent, Esq. Miss Katherine Eggar. W. A. Elkin, Esq. Sir Dan Godfrey. Sir Henry Hadow, C.B.E. Sir Hamilton Harty. Sir William McCormick. Sir S. Ernest Palmer, Bart. Sir Landon Ronald. Dame Ethel Smyth, Mus. Doc. Dr. Arthur Somervell. The Right Rev. Dr. T. B. Strong. Professor Donald Tovey. Lady Maud Warrender. Sir Henry Wood. Committee of Management : Chairman Sir Hugh P. Allen, M.A., Mus. Doc. Dr. A. Eaglefield Hull. Mrs. W. Lee Mathews. W. Rushworth, Esq. G. Bernard Shaw, Esq. Col. J. C. Somerville, C.M.G., Col. R. H. Tatton. [C.B.E. Hon. Treasurer: W. Lee Mathews, Esq. Secretary Miss Dorothy Wadham. 3 Offices 117, GREAT PORTLAND STREET, LONDON, W.1. Tel. Langham 3021.

YORK BAS! YORK President : B. DAWSON, ESQ. Vice-Presidents : HER GRACE THE DUCHESS OF NORFOLK. THE VERY REV. THE DEAN OF YORK. ALDERMAN W. H. BIRCH, J.P. BRIG.-GEN. H. R. MENDS, C.B. Committee: Chairman Mr. REGINALD ROSE, MR. D. LAUGHTON (Vice-Chairman). MR. P. H. SYKES, M.A. (Bulletin Correspondent) MISS TOPLISS (Librarian). MISS E. TODD. MR. R. V. HICKLING. MISS M. T. KROUS. MISS B. PROCTER. MISS G. POTTAGE. Hon. Auditors : CENTRE. MR. C. J. SHIELDS. MRS. B. DAWSON. MRS. HEMSWORTH. ALFRED GRAY, ESQ. H. A. BENNETT, ESQ. Hon. Treasurer: MR. H. L. HORNBY, Barclays Bank, York. Hon. Secretary: MR. R. A. GRAY, B.Sc., The Club Room, Stonegate. A.R.C.O. MR. J. E. REID. MRS. J. S. SYME. MR. J. L. SLATER. MISS JALLAND. MR. H. GOLDEN. MR. T. E. ROBINSON. MR. D. C. LARG. MR. N. W. HODGSON MR. T. BAKER. Club Room and Office : at Messrs. Waddington & Sons, Ltd., Stonegate, York. Affiliated Societies : THE YORK MUSICAL SOCIETY. THE YORK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. THE YORK MALE VOICE CHOIR. THE LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY MUSICAL SOCIETY (YORK SECTION). THE ACOMB CHORAL SOCIETY. Objects of the Society: TO FORM Centres and Branches all over the World. I. 2. TO FIGHT for a recognised place for music in education. 3. TO STIMULATE the appreciation of music by lectures and concerts. 4. TO CHAMPION the cause of British composers at home and abroad. 5. TO FEDERATE all musical activities in Great Britain for greater TO ESTABLISH music libraries all over the Kingdom. [strength. 6.

NOTES. 5 THE BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY exists to promote the organisation and development of music in the British Isles and the British Empire, and to spread the knowledge of British music of all periods in foreign countries. It desires to encourage its members to develop their musical inclinations and to make music among themselves. believing that it is thus that a love and knowledge of music is chiefly stimulated and strengthened. The members of the York Centre are fortunate in having the use of a well-equipped Club Room where they may gather to "make music among themselves." Wednesday evenings have been specially reserved for this purpose. The Society is not intended to supplant or compete with any existing organisation. It has been established with a view to co-ordinating scattered musical activities, and by this means to do urgently needed work. It enrols not only practising musicians, pro- fessional and amateur, but all who are conscious of the importance of music as an element in our national culture. The British Music Society. aims at "Co-operation with other Societies having similar objects, to secure the linking up of all the musical forces of Britain for the furtherance and development of British music and music in Britain." Realising, as it does, that the children of to-day are the citizens of to-morrow, the Society sees the best hope for the fulfilment of its aims in the improvement of the conditions under which music is taught in this country. Some of the objects of a Centre are To further the love and knowledge of the best music by organizing concerts and lectures. To champion the cause of British composers and performers both at home and abroad. To fight for a recognised place for music in Education by enlisting the interest of the local School Authorities and by providing special Children's Concerts from time to time.. To encourage the establishment of music libraries. To co-ordinate all musical activity in the district for greater strength, supporting both professional and amateur; the one more particularly by concert-giving, the other by the formation of Choral and Madrigal Societies, String Clubs and Study Circles. String Section. Many of our members would doubtless welcome the opportunity of joining with others in forming Trios, Quartets, etc., for the purpose of practice together. Will those desirous of doing so communicate with the Hon. Secretary, who will welcome any suggestions and enquiries.

6 WHAT MEMBERS GET. CONCERTS & LECTURES. Members attached to Local Centres have the right of admission at any other Centre on the same terms as the members of that Centre. INFORMATION BUREAU. One of the most urgent needs of the individual member is probably a bureau to which he can apply for information on any and all musical subjects. Headquarters, since it is now in touch with the leading music- ians, critics, publishers and musical organisations in London, is in a unique position for supplying such information. MUSIC. Headquarters is glad to arrange for the purchase, hire or loan of music for members, and to recommend, if desired, music suitable for professional or amateur performance at home or abroad. For instance, it regularly supplies music to India, Jamaica, China and Australia, at great saving of time and expense to members in charge of musical undertakings in those countries. It is prepared to develop this side of its work to any extent. A considerable quantity of music, including that of the small library at Headquarters, is available for members on loan without any fee. To supply the needs of small choral societies a scheme is also under con- sideration for the establishment at Headquarters of a circulating library of choral music. PUBLICATIONS. The MUSIC BULLETIN, published on the 15th of every month and containing articles of general musical interest by leading writers, records of the activities of the B.M.S. Centres as well as of the various sections of the International Society for Contemporary Music, a list of the most important forthcoming concerts, and other items of information, is supplied free to every member of the Society and to affiliated bodies. THE CATALOGUE of British Composers is also supplied free to members on application. This is a comprehensive summary of the work both published and otherwise, of all the leading contemporary composers. It is revised from time to time and carefully brought up to date. THE CONGRESS. The Society holds a Congress annually, in London or in one of the Provincial Centres, for the discussion of questions concerning the status and organisation of music in the British Empire and of the special pro- blems of the Society's policy. When possible it also gives concerts and musical demonstrations in relation to its work of propaganda. THE ARTISTES' REGISTER, AND MEMBERSHIP INDEX. Headquarters compiles a record of all professional members desiring to work for the Society with particulars of their fees, programmes, etc. It is therefore in a position to get in touch with such artistes at the shortest possible notice and to recommend the artiste most fitted for each particular engagement. No recommendation is made without personal knowledge and by consulting Headquarters as to the move- ments of artistes and arranging to be included in a tour, centres may effect an immense saving in every direction. Two complete membership registers, one alphabetical and one regional, are kept at Headquarters, and can be used for circularising purposes at a small fee.

WHAT MEMBERS GIVE. 7 EDUCATION. The Society aims at raising the status of music in education, and it believes it has the support of its members in devoting a certain proportion of the funds to this object. It seeks to establish branches of the Society in schools, offering its services in obtaining artistes, music, lecturers, books on music, and gramophone records, as may be desired. Where there is a neighbouring branch, the school may affiliate to it direct and share the local privileges for a very small cost. In conjunction with the Federation of British Music Industries, the Society has organised for the last three years a Summer Course in Music Teaching at Oxford, mainly intended for teachers who are desirous of obtaining new ideas for their work and the stimulus of hearing the best music lectures in the country. In London an annual lecture is arranged by the Society under the auspices of the Conference of Educational Associations, to which it is affiliated. CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER BODIES. Besides co-operation with the Federation of British Music Industries in the Summer Course and other activities, the Society has at different. times undertaken especial pieces of work for the good of music in general. In the summer of 1922 it organised an invitation concert at the Royal Albert Hall, in order that the Military Bands of Kneller Hall might. give a performance of the best music that has been written and arranged for them, and so demonstrate the possibilities of the military band for the propaganda of good music all over the world. In 1923 the Society undertook the secretarial work of the Byrd Festival Committee, and the organisation of the Tercentenary Celebrations in London, and in 1925 gave similar service to the Gibbons' Festival Committee. The use of the Society's organising machinery in these and similar emergencies has demonstrated the value of a body which can make its resources available for public service from time to time, and the Society. is ready to extend its work in this direction. HELP FOR SMALL SOCIETIES AND ISOLATED INDIVIDUALS. The support of Headquarters by members, many of whom ask no individual service of the Society, makes it possible to undertake a con- siderable amount of work on behalf of small societies, and individuals who are musically isolated, or who live in distant parts of the globe. Quite apart from the Centres abroad, who look to Headquarters to keep them in touch with musical developments at home, the Society is able to act as a kind of agent for the supply of music and musical information to members living in countries as distant as China, Jamaica, and South Africa. PROPAGANDA WORK FOR BRITISH MUSIC. Through its Contemporary Music Centre and the International Society, the British Music Society is able to do important work for the propaganda of British music abroad. By accepting the proposal of the International Society that the Headquarters of the B.M.S. should function as the Inter- national's Central Office the Society has put itself in touch with recent. developments in music in nearly every European country. It has the opportunity, therefore, of bringing British compositions into prominence, not only through the International Festival, but also on account of its close communication with those musical circles on the Continent which are most desirous of becoming familiar with the contemporary music of this country. The Contemporary Music Centre, already in existence when the International Society was founded, became the British Section of that body, and is therefore the link between the national and international aspects of the Society's work.

8 THE CLUB ROOM at Messrs. Waddington & Sons, Ltd., Stonegate, is open to Members on Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 23 The Club Room was presented to the Society by Messrs. Waddington & Sons, Ltd., and opened on 15th May, 1923, by Sir Henry Hadow, C.B.E., M.A., LL.D., D.Mus. Piano, gramophone, music and periodicals (both musical and other- wise), and writing materials are provided. Musical evenings are held every Wednesday from October to March, and on alternate Wednesdays from April to September. Members are asked to bring music and to help generally to make the evenings a success.

THE CLUB ROOM-Continued. The Committee think it will be better not to have many rules con- cerning the use of the Club Room, but rather to leave it to the discretion of members to do the right thing. The following periodicals are provided :- MUSICAL NEWS & HERALD OPERA (Weekly) (Monthly) MUSICAL TIMES MUSICAL OPINION SCHOOL MUSIC REVIEW MUSIC TEACHER 9 MUSIC BULLETIN 23 MUSIC & LETTERS (Quarterly) THE TATLER (Weekly) PUNCH The Official Bulletin of the National Federation of Music Clubs (U.S.A.) "3 33 (Monthly) THE MUSIC LIBRARY. Music has been presented by Mr. Armstrong Gibbs, Mr. Arthur Bliss, Mrs. Kennedy-Fraser, Mr. York Bowen, Mr. Arnold Bax, Dr. Vaughan Williams, Mr. Alfred Wall, Mr. Graham Peel, Messrs. Cramer, the publishers, and others; while the whole of the published works of the late William Baines have been given by the publishers. Members are asked to keep the music in order as it should be found on the shelves, and to take the book or piece of music required, putting their names in the book provided. Music and books must be returned within a fortnight. Gifts for the library should be sent to the Librarian, Miss Topliss, at 17, Penley's Grove Street, York. The pictures in the Club Room are lent for exhibition by Mr. R. D. Barker, 29, Stonegate, from whom they may be purchased. Visitors are welcome to the Club Room with members, but are asked to sign the Visitors' Book. Communications for the Honorary Secretary may be put in the office letter box. GIFT TO FULL MEMBERS. ALL FULL MEMBERS of the York Centre who subscribe one guinea in 1925 will receive free of cost a copy of Sir Henry Hadow's new book "MUSIC" recently published by the Home University Library. This very interesting, concise and informative book should be read by everyone who is interested in music and it is hoped the recipients will lend it to their friends.

10 These will be held in the Club Room every Wednesday evening from October to March. Members are requested to play or sing, and to raise points of interest for discussion. For several Wednesday evenings, the whole or a part of the evening will be devoted to short recitals which have been arranged. They will commence at 7-30 p.m., thus leaving time afterwards for some impromptu music. Wednesday. Oct. 14. [L. & N.E.R. Concert. Wm. Primrose, Violin.] 21. [Rubinstein's Pianoforte Recital.] 28. Mr. H. Euston-Inman's Party. Nov. 4. Mr. N. W. Hodgson's Party. 23 33 II. 18. Miss M. Warrilow. Violoncello Recital. 25. [Cortot's Pianoforte Recital.] 2. Mr. F. C. Gillman. Song Recital. 9. [Calvocoressi's Lecture.] 16. Jan. 6. Mr. J. L. Slater's Madrigal Party, "The B.M.S. Singers." 13. [Carl Rosa Opera.] 20. Miss Dodsworth's String Quartet. 27. Miss Brenda Johnson and Miss Taylor. Song Recital. Feb. 3. Miss Anthony and Miss Krous. Piano and Song Recital. 10. [York Symphony Orchestra.] 17. [Acomb Choral Society.] }} "} 23 Dec. 23 23 93 33 33 13 33 >> MUSICAL EVENINGS FOR MEMBERS. Mar. 23 33 31 11 24. [York Musical Society.] 3. The York Amateur Opera.] 10. Mr. W. N. Hampson. Song Recital. 17. The Misses Warrilow. Piano Trios. 24. Miss Moira Gordon. Song Recital. 31. Miss E. Martin. Piano and Song Recital. 1

Subscriptions are as SUBSCRIPTIONS. follows:- II MEMBERS.-Full national, international and local benefits, with full voting powers, and Monthly Bulletins, Annual and Catalogue (when published): One Guinea a year, professionals and amateurs alike. *MEMBERS OF AFFILIATED SOCIETIES.-Privileges the same as members, in York Centre only. 15/6 a year. JUNIOR MEMBERS (up to the age of 21)-Full benefits but no voting powers: Half-a-Guinea a year. In Centres and Branches there are also :- ASSOCIATES. Local benefits only and no Bulletins: Five Shillings a year. BULLETIN ASSOCIATES. Half-a-Guinea a year. Same advant- ages as Associates with addition of the Monthly Bulletins. The Subscription covers the period from July 1st to June 30th. After the half-year, New Members may join for the current year for Half the Annual Subscription. Members' privileges include the right to purchase Season Tickets for the Winter Concerts at greatly reduced prices. New Members wishing to join the Society and also to purchase a Season Ticket, may pay their Subscription and obtain the ticket at the Box Office at Waddington and Sons Ltd., Stonegate, York. In the ordinary course, Subscriptions are payable to the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. H. L. Hornby, 35, St. Mary's, York, or Barclays Bank. Further particulars may be obtained from the Hon. Secretary, B.M.S. Club Room, Waddington & Sons, Ltd., Stonegate, York. The question of membership is a very important point. We, as a Society, require all the support of numbers that we can attract to our banner. If our work appeals to those who can afford to do so, we would like to enroll them as Full Members. That support is far reaching, as 10 per cent. of their subscription of one guinea is handed over to Head- quarters in London to maintain and extend its work throughout the Empire. *Note. A member of the York Musical Society is a Patron, Officer or Chorus member, those who are only Subscribers are not members. A member from an affiliated Society subscribing 15/6 per annum is not a Full Member of the Society, but is entitled to the same privileges as Full Members in York Centre only.

12 SUBSCRIPTIONS-Continued. In order that Full Members may have an idea as to how the pro- portion of their subscription which goes to London is spent, the following information may be of interest. Without the Full Member there would be no National Society. The whole of the Society's headquarters work-further extension, organisation such as that of the Byrd Festival, and educational work, such as the Oxford Summer School in Music Teaching is paid for out of the income which Full Members alone contribute at present to the support of the London Office. The Full Members are all that prevent the Centres and Branches from deteriorating, each into a purely local affair. Whilst we find it necessary to appeal for a large proportion of this comprehensive support, we equally welcome and appreciate the help of those who, for various reasons, feel that they must limit their interest to the local Centre by joining as Associates, or better still as Bulletin Associates. It was Mr. George Bernard Shaw's idea when the Society was formed, that no individual should remain outside on account of expense. COMMUNITY SINGING. It is hoped that it may be possible for Mr. Gibson Young, Organising Director to the Community Singing Association, to lecture in York during the Season. Sunday 14th March, 1926, at 8 p.m. CONCERT IN THE CITY ART GALLERY BY Members of the British Music Society. Admission Free. Collection.

Saturday, 3rd October, 1925, at 7-15 p.m. FESTIVAL CONCERT ROOMS, YORK. THE HALLÉ ORCHESTRA CONDUCTOR : SIR HAMILTON HARTY. 64 INSTRUMENTALISTS. 13 TICKETS (reserved) 7/6, 5/9, 4/9, 3/6 including tax. (unreserved) 2/4 including tax. Season tickets are not available for this Concert and there is no reduction in prices to Members. We have arranged this Concert solely at the suggestion of our President, Mr. Ben Dawson, who has public-spiritedly and generously guaranteed to stand the loss which must necessarily arise owing to the lack of a suitable Concert Hall. We leave it to Members and the general public to show their appreciation of Mr. Dawson's gracious act, by attending in large numbers, the Concert by this famous Orchestra, which has not visited the City for over 30 years. The Orchestra is considered second to none in this or any other country a fact no doubt due the permanence of its personnel and Leadership.

14 Saturday, 7th November, 1925, at 8 p.m. TEMPEST ANDERSON HALL. PIANOFORTE RECITAL FREDERICK DAWSON Reserved Seats 2/4 and a limited number unreserved at 1/2 (including tax). BY Saturday, 21st November, 1925, at 8 p.m. TEMPEST ANDERSON HALL. LECTURE ON 'MY OPERAS BY RUTLAND BOUGHTON Composer of "The Immortal Hour," "Alcestes," "Bethlehem," etc. ADMISSION FREE. All are cordially invited to this Lecture which is open to the Public. COLLECTION FOR EXPENSES. Rese W All ADM

15 Saturday, 5th December, 1925, at 8 p.m. TEMPEST ANDERSON HALL. LECTURE RECITAL ON "ENGLISH MUSIC & POETRY" BY STEUART WILSON. At the Piano Dr. E. C. BAIRSTOW. Reserved Seats 2/4 and a limited number unreserved at 1/2 (including tax). Wednesday, 9th December, 1925, at 8 p.m. TEMPEST ANDERSON HALL. LECTURE ON MUSICAL TASTE" AND HOW TO FORM IT, BY M. D. CALVOCORESSI a Music Critic of European reputation. ADMISSION FREE. All are cordially invited to this Lecture which is open to the Public. COLLECTION FOR EXPENSES.

16 Saturday, 6th February, 1926, at 8 p.m. TEMPEST ANDERSON HALL. CHAMBER CONCERT THE SYBIL EATON STRING QUARTET Ist Violin: Miss SYBIL EATON. 2nd Violin: Miss HELEN GOUGH. Viola : Miss CECILIA GATES. Quartets by Mozart, Stanford, and Dvorâk. Reserved Seats 2/4 and a limited number unreserved at 1/2 (including tax). Violoncello : Miss ELSA MARTIN. TEMPEST ANDERSON HALL, at 8 p.m. It is hoped to arrange for a date in February A LECTURE BY ADMISSION FREE. SIR RICHARD TERRY, D.MUS. (Late of Westminster Cathedral). ON A Subject to be announced later. All are cordially invited to this Lecture which is open to the Public. COLLECTION FOR EXPENSES.

Saturday, 13th March, 1926, at 8 p.m. TEMPEST ANDERSON HALL. FLORA MANN. NELLIE CARSON. LILLIAN BERGER. Reserved Seats 3/6 and 2/4 (including tax). (There will be a very limited number at 2/4). 17 THE ENGLISH SINGERS NORMAN STONE. NORMAN NOTLEY. CUTHBERT KELLY. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 1925, at 8-15 p.m. CARL FUCHS AND HERBERT GOLDEN Violoncello Recital. pulle out of tow! by ? st B.M.S. Members will be admitted at reduced prices to the following Concerts which will be held at the Mount School :- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12th, 1925, at 8-15 p.m. THE EDITH ROBINSON STRING QUARTET. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11th, 1926, at 8-15 p.m. THE EDITH ROBINSON STRING QUARTET. replaced George's

18 Through the courtesy of Mr. Herbert Golden, who is arranging the following two Recitals: Members of the B.M.S. have the privilege of obtaining tickets at reduced rates. Saturday, 31st October, 1925, at 8 p.m. TEMPEST ANDERSON HALL. SONG RECITAL MARK RAPHAEL (London) Baritone. At the Piano: ROGER QUILTER. Reserved Seats 3/6 and 2/4 (including tax). (To B.M.S. Members the 3/6 seats are 2/4) Tuesday, 24th November, 1925, at 8 p.m. ST. MARY'S CONVENT, Blossom Street. VIOLIN RECITAL BY ANNA HEGNER WITH HERBERT GOLDEN. Reserved Seats 3/6 and 2/4 (including tax). To B.M.S. Members the 3/6 seats are 2/4 and the 2/4 seats are 1/2 (including tax).

TICKETS. Season Tickets to non-members. For admission to all 4 events Season Tickets at reduced prices may be obtained as follows:- Full Members and members from affiliated Societies (see page II) ... Associates, Bulletin Associates and Junior Members SINGLE TICKETS: ... ... For English Singers ... For Frederick Dawson Steuart Wilson, and Sybil Eaton Quartet 19 9/6 including tax. RESERVED SEATS. Season Ticket Holders have the privilege of reserving a seat by applying, before each Concert, at the Box Office at WADDINGTON & SONS, LTD., Stonegate, York. Season tickets also include the further privilege of being transferable. 5/- including tax 7/6 including tax. . 3/6 and 2/4 including tax (reserved). 2/4 (reserved), and 1/2 including tax (Unreserved). The Box Office for all B.M.S. Concerts is at WADDINGTON & SONS, LTD., Stonegate, York, and it is advisable for those requiring single tickets, to secure them in advance. There will only be a limited number at the lower price for each Concert.

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