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PAGE TEN IN THE REAlia OF MUSIC By CHATOCR NOBTHERM Returna from Vacatione: I Now that vacatloa Is over, I am glad to get to my column and to my many friends. I am sure this will be a busy season In the concert halls as I have already checked with the managers of the various auditoriums and found that they ai well booked up. May I wish. for all of you success as you do your work this year and that you will turn In first class performances. I assure you that I shall be with you a hundred percent If you re good.

If you are tea 1 stall certainly tell you. t)g that fu will be helped bj criticism which I assure you will clear, frank and sincere. As I said in one of my article before going on vacation, many of you were not ready to appear any place and certainly not downtown. May I ask please, please, p'leasa be ready this soason, thus saving the race, yourselves, your friends and your teachers the disgrace that Is to rapidly cnvelving them all. I shall be pleased to cover your recitals If ticket are sent to the paper.

There Is no charge for this nice and no money is accepted by me or the paper. The artist might think to give my paper an ad through our advertising department when giving recitals or concerts. This 'would be appreciated by me and the paper. In Debute Reeltalf Marie Peyton, meszo soprano and pupil of Gareth Anderson, made her debut In an exciting pro )rram of works by Handel, Bach, Schubert and Donesetta, Sunday afternoon. The Mt.

Morris Presbyterian Church rang with ap plaudes as the singer finished each group of songs. She opened with "Come my Own desr by Handel, and "My heart ever faithful" by Bach. In the beginning thre was the usual nervousness that caused the singer to ting a bit off key due possibly to lack of breath. As she continued she got ahold of herself and did some fine work. Her director was good, stage deportment above average and production good.

This young singer with Mm should be one to reckon with. Her capable teacher and coach. Rarcth Anderson, was at the piano and gave the support she needed. At Carnegie Chambers: As ununl every teat In Carnegie Chamber was filled by Sunday evening by music lovers whe had come to listen to Joyce Robinson, metio soprano, sing At exactly 8:30 the joung singer who was appearing thT for the third time, came on etage. She opened with Angels Ever Bright and Fair by Handel, 0 Bocca Dolorosa, SI belous and Le Vlolette by Scar.

lattl. Though she showed nervousness as she started she quickly overcame It and won her audience Immediately. The voice was warm, flexible and sympathetic. She sang with ease and was able to produce tones that were exquisite. The program con slsted of songs In German, Haitian, French and Engliah.

with a group of Negro Spirituals. Robinson was able to put berself Into every song and tell i Btory. To the Children, by Rach maninoff was song plantivety and beautifully with fine Intepretatlon. singer was not at ease when he sang Oh Thou Billowy Har vest Field by the same composer. The voice was forced Urns giving the Impression that she was tired, If there was a blemish on the pro this was It.

The tendency would be to overlook It since the young singer turned In a good performance. Gareth Andereon slaved sympathetically at the plabo. VERDI OPERA AIDAt The American Opera Co. New Tork win render In Knellsh Verdi's opera, In four arts at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, on Monday evening. eVTtmWr leth.

The east Include LaCUle Wal kins, Alda: Bettye Voorheee, Am neris: J. Banks, Radames; William Franklin, Amonasro; William Bodkin, Ramphle. Emrr Bonner, The King, and Robert Long, a mssen There win be a nperb chorus of sevnty flve vole nnder the dl rertton of tTrlet Nespotl. DEAF AND BLIND ARTIITr One of the an usual concert treats ef this Meaoa or any other aeaaon in be the preeenUtioa of beraM ,1 I Ah following composers: Handel, Bach Schubert, Faure, Debussey, Dvorak, Johnson, Burleigh and White. Everett Lee, outstanding concert violinist, appeared as guest artlht on "Freedoms Ladder," on station WNTC, afternoon.

The program produced and directed by Clifford Burdette, features the program and activities of the N. 7. State Law Against Discrimination. In Town HaD Recital LUTHER SAXON Luther Saxon To Make Town Hall Debut On Sept. 29 On Sunday afternoon, September 29 at 5:30.

Luther Saxon, the young lyric tenor from Fairfax, South Carolina, will make lu Town Hall, debut Saxon wa first heard In New York In eon cen last May 20 when he sang at the Tirres Hall, and following this appearance the critic of the New York Times commented smooth and velvet like quality inmate elegance and refinement of feeling, combined with unusually good diction an excellent artist As a Lleder linger, Mr. Saxon also wis heard 'o fine advantage HU studies have been with Marguerite Barr in Philadelphia end with Marshall Bryant and Robert Duke In New York. At the present time Mr. Saxon if coaching with William King, who was for eighteen years aceonv panUt to Marian Anderson. Mr.

King will accompany the tenor at his Town Hall recital Luther Saxon sang the lead Ing tenor role In Billy Rote's Carmen from the open ing nignt unui the show went on tour, after which he himself to serious study. He has made recordings of "Carmen Jones" for Decca and appeared with Psul Whiteman on the Hsll of Fame broadcast WJZ over two yeara ago. Tbe Town Hall concert be ing sponsored by the St Mar tin's Chapter. BrotheYhood of St Andrew. The Rev.

John 3. Johnson, pastor of St. Church, h) the head of the spon soring committee, whktt reportf heavy advance sale, with the strong possibility that the eon cert will be a sell out Tbe program includes, In addl wun vj tiuiin, mKn, uannu. and English. a grouB of srlritu fff LTCttCn 10 ZlZl Abram founder and director of the American Negro Theatre, and Frederick ONefl.

star of "Arms Lueasta," who Guest Artist 7 rtY rt 0 per! off i dine Lswhora. of Cblcage, a def tls by Lawrence. Boatner. Bur aad blind artist, la a dramatic and 1lfh Johntoa. pies redtal.

a Monday evening. I :0 ptember ttrd. I jj. Tk aff.lr be held at Came U3 IXjXSia tSHCDC3 gto Ckambtr Meele Hall Is being I prated by Frenk Wltooa. the with the 'Ana Larasta" eoapaay.

DRAMATIC SOMANOt lrlfljv eventijt. Octber 41 Tmmm UmlL 1 r4m JM.U eorn, wffl be preeetited In a re 1 ettv C3m ta reader gtmbere by a now rehearsing' in "Romeo and iJuliet, have been added la the ltasreastva list ef speakers Sbr Aooears In Recital THE YOR A Saturday, September Zi, isw MATTY JEAN JOHNSON Mattye Jean Johnson, Soprano, Appears In First New York Recital At Servicemen Club Mattye Jean Johnson, dramatic soprano, who was with the USO "Porgy and Bess" Company last season, thrilled a large audience last Friday evening when she appeared in her first New York recital, at the Salvation Army Servicemen's Club on 124th street Appearing before a most appreciative audience, Mattye Jean was a picture of charm in an evening gown with black bodice with a full skirt of candy stripe taffeta. Included among her selections were numbers from the German Lieder, "Still Wie Die Nacht" and others; in English "Ah Love But a Day" by Beach; and Shubert's "Ave "Will O' The Spross and Boatner's "On Ma Journey Now." In each selection the Singer's diction a well as her Festival Negro Chorus To Appear In Benefit Concert For The Community Hospital Sept. 20 Tbe Festival Negro Chorus of the Central Avenue School Community Center will give its firit concert and benefit of the Community Hospital of Newark, N. J.

on Friday, September 20. at 8:30 p. in the auditorium of the Central High School. 345 High street Newark. N.

J. The concert will be under the direction of Hadrian Hall. The guest conductor will be Hall Johnson the great American Choir muter, will lead the group in the singing of a number of Negro Spirituals arranged by Mr. Jobnsoa The Festival Negro Chorus was organized st the Central Avenue Center by Maurice A. Feld, director of Recreation, as one of its.

many community projects. It Is the intention to form the group into 100 voice chorus to be used for all special occasions in Newark and vicinity. The group will meet every Tuesday evenlrg throughout the year at 7:30 p. nt, at the Central Avenue School Community Center, 251 Central avenue. Newark, N.

3. and all those interested are invited to Join. Mrs. Hattie L. Coppock.

must; director of the Center In charge of personnel. Hadrian Hall, the conductor ot the Newark Festival Negro Chorus is better known as He has been recently releasro from the Armed Forces end Is a product of New York City. He wis connected with the Army Music School, with the 327th. ASF Band and she 289th AG Band overseas. Hadrian Hall came to the attention of Hall Johnson, during the rehearsals of Mr.

Johnson's cantata "Son ot Man." Since that time "Sandy has. become Hall Johnson's understudy. He has done a splen did job on Ms first assignment as conductor of the Newark Cho rus. Festival Negro Chorus Group the forum on The Negro and the American Theatre' at the' Fraternal Clubhouse. 119 Wert 48th street on October Tth, at 8:30 p.

m. The discussion Is sponsored by Stage For Action. LUTDER SASOn LYRIC TENOR TOT11 MIL, fciay, Sept 2Si, it WILLIAM KING it the piano Auspices of St Andrews and Mothers' Dub of St Martin's Church Ticket: IM to $340 en Sale at 230 Lenox Avenue VNA At Servicemen Center TTTT 14 i tones were superb. In "Will The Wisp" and "Ave Maria" the audience was sble to see that Miss Johnson had mastery of tone quality and flexibility of voice. Noteworthy of mention too was the keen sense of sincerity and in keen sence of sincerity and interpretation which Miss Johnson put into each selection including the spiritual, "On Ma Journey Now." The artist was presented by Leigh Whipper, noted actor, and Clarence Jones, musician was her accompanist Soon she will appear in recitals throughout the South under the sponsorship ot Mr.

Whipper: and while on tour her mother, Mrs. Nettie Johnson, will remain here in New Yora at the home, 462 Convent with another daughter, Ertha Elmore are being formed in many large cities under the direction of Hall Johnson. At present there are organized groups in New York, Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Fifty Noted Artists (Volunteer Services For SCFHW Campaign More than 50 prominent Negro and white artists, have already volunteered their services on behalf of the "Lend a Hand to Dixieland Campaign" on September 19. 20 and 21..

Included In this group are leading members of the casts of "Call Mr Mister," "Showboat" "Anna casta," and "Deep are the Roots" who will perform on sound trucks stationed at key point throughout the city during the three day street collection cam paign. Among the artists who will en tertain are: Willie Bryant The! ma Carpenter, Savannah Church Ill. Bobby Evans, Ella Fitzgerald. Folksay Dancers, Buddy and Ella Johnson. Tony Kraber, Clau dia MacNellL Betty, Mays.

Gate mouth Moore. Robert Penn, Bob Sennett. the Brown Dots end the Chic Chocs. Sponsored by the Southern Conference for Humsn Welfare, the "Lend a Rand to Dixieland" campaign is under the chairmanship of Joe Louis and Orson Welles. Proceeds will be used to extend and Intensify the educational and legislstive work of the Conference below the Mason Dixon Line in an effort help forge a more democratic an prosperous HaSkjitOM aM mw Betty Garrett Heads Appear At Ferguson Betty Garrett scintillating singing star of "Call Me Mister." is going all out for the Ferguson children's Trust rund show and dance.

Seen before opening curtain of the all GI review at the National Theater, for which tickets have been unavailable for months and months, the lus clcus Miss Garrett said, "Yup, I want to do my part for the three little boys of Charles Ferguson. Their dad was in uniform of the U. S. Army and unarmed when he was shot and killed on February 5th at Free port, Long Island. Hie 'crime' was being a Negro." Betty Garrett is one of a bevy of headline stars who will give out on October 18th at the Penthouse Club 65, dorm at IS Astor place, to make the.

combination star show and dance the best $1.25 buy in town that evening. When she learned about the affair, she called the New York Committee For Justice In Freeport the sponsors, and asked, "How about counting me right in?" Canada Lee showed me some snapshots of the three 'The Bride Wore Boots" And Carroll Sketchbook" Are Film Fares At The Lows On Loews Screens Vs J. Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Cummlngs In a seine" from the delightful comedy, 1he Bride Wore Boots" with Willi Best and Diana Lynn, which begins Wednesday, Sept 18th and plays through Sun day Sept. 21 at Lwew'a Utth street and Victoria Tbeatrwt. "Earl Carroll Sketchbook." a apecaciior musical, starring Constance Moore and William Marsbi II Is the scc'id feature.

In Car Ceaedv Cleudette Colbert and John Wayne have the leads In the cross country comedy romp, "Without Reservations," with Don De Fore which begins Friday. Sept 20th and plays through Monday, Sept, tlrd at Loew Brevoort Theatre. "The Spider" a spine tingling mystery thriller, starring Man tea Moreland, Richard and Fay Marlowe le the second feature. Bargees Meredith has aa Important rie la the spicy aad exciting filza, "Diary of a with Paulette Goddard, Hard Hatfield aad.Frettcle Ledrer watch begin Wedaeaday, Sept. lit, aad plays through aaoay, cVpt 214 a LotVa Barlaad Theatre.

Teung WWpw? tTlog the kag awaited Jas Bass ill, with Leaie Harward and Louie re. a Ua associate fee tare, mm I 1 I1 list Of Entertainers To Children's Benefit Show little Ferguson boy and adorable. Just let me know when and where and what I can do." Miss Garrett's name therefore is right up there together with Larry Winters, also of "Call Me Mister," Gordon Heath of "Deep are the Roots," Nancy Kenyon and Kenneth Spencer ot Showboat" Canada Lee of "On Whitman Avenue," and Nancy Vaughn ot Cafe Society. Those also scheduled to appear' and participate. as of this writing, are Muriel Gaines and Josephine Premice of "Le Ruban and Russell Deville of Station WUB.

J. P. Sidney and Fred Keating are going to spell one another is mas: ters of ceremony. Sweet and hot music Is being provided by Lee Norman and Band. Tickets tot the gala show will be sprouting all over town in a matter ot days.

Right now they can be had from the) office of the New York Committee for Justice tn Freeport. at 112 East 19th street. Room 402. or. by phoning.

STuy vesant 9 4352 and 4518. Robert Cummlngs, hilariously strives to catch Barbara Stanwyck with her boots off the entire running time of the five sided matrimonial melee, "Tbe Bride Wore Boots" which begins Wednesday, Sept ISth and plays through Sunday Sept. 22nd at Loew'a HStii 8treet and Victoria Theatres. In other words. Bob objects to sharing Barbara's affections with the horses she adores, and which be abhors with equal sest.

He finally succeeds In proving himself the more desirable of the two, but only after a aeries of riotously funny episodes culmin atlng In a horse race finish which Is nothing short of side splitting In humor. Barbara 8tanwyck as the out. door girl who Isn't Interested In Indoor fun, proves herself an expert comedienne. Robert Cummlngs does equally as well In his role of the Indoor loving husband. Diana Lynn as the other woman, who alm6st wrecks the marriage of Bob and Babe proves that, although her heart la still young and gay, there is definitely more maturity the twinkle In her eyes.

One of the film's highlights Is the performance of Willie Best. His pope red, scene stealing portrayal of a sagacious stable hand la one of "'Willie's best and biggest roles. The supporting east Includes Patrle Knowles, Robert Benehley and Peggy Wood. "Earl Carroll Sketchbook" a big gay lavish musical with those gorgeous Carroll girls and starring Constance Moore, William Marsh all with Bill Goodwin, Johnny Coy. Vera Vague and Edward Everett Horton Is the second feature.

Ho0y7ccd Producer To Direct Broadway Dale Waaeerman aad Perry Watklns announce that they have signed stage and screen producer director. John Houseman, to direct Duke Ellington's "Beggar's Opera." which they will place In rehearsal during the first week of Oetob Based on John Gay's 11th Century work of the same name thla Jass opera will have a new book and lyrics by John Letouche. Mr. Houseman, who recently ar rived from the coast, where he produced "Blue Dahlia" for KXX. last season staged the musical "Lute Song." While he, will eontla.

te ba mtrested In the latter production, all of Mr. Houseman's effort and time win be devoted to the Ellington piece. Before bis departure from Lea Angeles to New Mr. Houseman eoa ferred with Mr. Ellington and poet poned further work at R.K.O.

to fulfill his present assignment. Nicholas Ray. associated with Mr. Honeemaa la his motion pie tare productions, win ssslvt bhn en this new "Beggar's Opera," Srfci The American Tenth Orchestra, Dees Dtsen eoadacter, beld aadl. ttons far Hs string section an Men.

day aad Tvesday. September lth aad lTta at pas. ta the Robert Lea la Wevsneea High aVkaet, 3M West lata street la accord with Mr. DUeera peltry af fair aadltlealag the bearigs were held eight aaeiea. that to the players wre beard bat not aeon ay bhn.

Besides another aeries af Yeamf People's Contents, the Oreneatra again plana a big isanet aaeaea ffif ttot Cajwriii tocHg4la Cemaaaatty Concerts' ta toeaT areas, tenrerta fne Ike and aad Cafldrea OosteerU Swinglahd Calypso Muriel Rah Set For CcastrTo Coast Tour Muriel Rahn, concert soprano, returned, to gsy Broadway last week ss fresh as a lark" from an extensive vacation trip at Bel mar, Saratoga and Oak Bluffs, and immediately began preparation for her long coast to coast concert tour, which begins on November IS. Miss Rahn remarked to reporters that "she never felt better in her life" and that her outlook for the 1946 47 concert season was that It would "prob ably be the greatest in the his tory of Americs." Included in the Rahn itinery this season sre msny return engagements in cities where she hu sppeared during other yean. Concerts sre also listed for Co lumbla, Fort Worth, Dalla. Houston. Corpus San Antonio.

Oklahoma City, St. Lou WED. a. i nuu i ey sfiABleJ9aftiaJs a IAAnp asset a a a a a a a aai ill wnaiAnutMUUKt'WIUJAlnnVWSrlAU. II I 'DIARY VCIWMBEnU AID mm TMUKSMV siri.iMa SMrsiarT JnaSUMCH tanr CUUOfTTf a FWtteMON.

SEPT. 20 JONM C0LDERT WAYNE OITIIOUT rtESERVATIOHS" fhntUittmJi MOREUNO C0NTI KARL0WI UMOKtM iwoa tnKhQi THOROUGHLY ONE WEEK ONLY BEG. FRI, SEPT. 20th WILLI COZY COLE AND HIS DRUM DANCERS uith juiig nAunins mn and HAS zzl MY WED' AMATEURS NIGHT 4 Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan, who swung Wilmouth Houdini's calypso classic "Stone Cold Dead In the Market" into a nationwide hit are shown in their first New York get togeth er since the sensational click of the Indian folk tune that has swept the nation. Both artists sre currently play, ing New York engagements.

Miss Fitzgerald is headlining sn all star vaudeville bill at the Apol lo theatre in Harlem while Jor dan is holding forth st the 400 Club in mid town Manhattan. In the picture above, the two stars sre shown in the recording studio doing takeoff ot the char acters in the song the vic tim and the Caribbean lady who pleaded that she "Killed Nobody But Her Husband." is. Kansas City. Topeka. Clncin nati, Dayton, Omaha, Portland, Seattle and Us Angeles.

TO SUN. SEPT. 16th to 22nd BAUARA ffOsMT Aces Get Together SIAIWTCI CUUUIIES WILLIE BEST "Ilia BRIDE WORE BOOTS' MUSI WITH WED. TO SUN. SEPT.

18th ta 22nd PAULETTE COBDIBD LOUI1C SEAVERS MODERNIZED AND HIS BAND sonnr CATMsDNIGHT CsVil SHOW.