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Erik Saeden Visits The Jussi Bjorling Museum, Lars Hemmingsson

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

The Jussi Bjorling Museum and the Scandinavian Jussi Bjorling Society have been trying for many years to secure the services of Erik Saeden as a guest speaker. Finally Harald Henrysson, curator of the museum, succeeded in tempting him to visit Borlange. Initially the intention was that Erik would come alone, but he suggested that he could bring along one of his students and this idea was agreed to immediately. So it came about that on Saturday the 20th February (1999] two singing guests honoured Borlange with their presence, a Borlange cloaked in its beautiful wintry whiteness.

The Golden Voices: Caruso To Callas, Yoel L. Arbeitman

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

KUAT closed the last century for us by producing a thirteen part series entitled The Golden Voices: Caruso to Callas. KUAT is the Radio Station of the University of Arizona, Tucson. The series was made possible by a grant from the Mary and Igor Gorin Family Trust Fund and was produced, written, and hosted by Bill Pitts. The enticing series was widely syndicated early this century. The thirteen programs were sequentially: "Enrico Caruso (World's Greatest Tenor)", "Luisa Tetrazzini (It Ain't Over till the Fat Lady Sings)", "Feodor Chaliapin (A Giant of a Man)", "Amelita Galli-Curci (Making Opera History)", "Beniamino Gigli …

An Update: Jbs' Excursion To Sweden In June 2000

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Fifteen Jussi Bjorling fans will go to Sweden in June, under the auspices of our JBS-USA. We will all spend some time in Stockholm, and especially we will all visit the Bjorling Museum in Borlange to show our support of that essential institution. And a highlight of the trip will be a joint meeting of our group with the Scandinavian J.B. Sallskapet (Society) on June 18u. at the summer home of Kickie and Lennart Ekman on the island Toro in the Stockholm archipelago.

Our Mini-Conference In Nyc: Postponed!, Bill Clayton, Mickey Dove, Bill Dove, Tom Hines, Dan Shea

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

In our 4Q99 issue of this Journal, we proposed a one-day mini-conference on August 20, 2000. There seemed to be considerable interest in this idea from some of our members and from some our advisors as well: So we began preparations and announced in our 1Q00 issue that the meeting was ON ("Save this date!"). As our preparations continued, however, we found more good reasons to postpone than to go ahead with our original date. Here are some of the key ideas involved:

From The Editor's Desk, Mickey Dove

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Congratulations to Advisor Andrew Farkas upon his receiving the Outstanding Faculty Scholarship Award - 2000 from the University of North Florida. In 1991 Andrew received the Distinguished Professor Award from the University, and he has been the recipient of many other honors as well: Jussian of the Year (Swedish Jussi Bjorling Society) 1997; Enrico Caruso and Lawrence Tibbett were made into talking books for the blind; Enrico Caruso and Opera and Concert Singers received the "Choice Awards" in their 1985 and 1990 list of books. JBS is fortunate indeed to have advisors like Andrew who are willing to give their …

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Moving Beyond World Music: An Exploration Of Non-Western Music Cataloging Practices In Higher Education And Where To Go From Here, Alastair L. Canavan

New Librarianship Symposia Series: Fall 2021

The term “world music” has been used for decades as a catchall genre to describe any form of music outside of Western classical. As a byproduct of the eurocentrism pervasive throughout academia, its use furthers a bubble that others or ignores Non-Western cultures and their music. By examining the public-facing catalogs of 13 university libraries across 10 different countries to determine to what extent Non-Western music is included in their collections, how it is cataloged, and if the term “world music” is used to do so, the specific cataloging practices and norms that perpetuate a bias toward Western classical music …

Activity Of Classes Of Doira And Percussion Instruments At The State Conservatory Of Uzbekistan, Ilhom Ikromov

Eurasian music science journal

The class of doira and percussion instruments has been operating at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan for many years. In this case, students are required not only to learn to play doira, but also to master the technique of playing percussion instruments. Today, Uzbek composers consider it necessary to include these instruments in the score of symphonic orchestras. The article describes the activities of the class of doira and percussion instruments at The State conservatory of Uzbekistan, modern requirements and tasks for young musicians and students alumni.

Treble Clef Club Collection. 1922-2015, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

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A collection of the club’s meeting minutes, secretary and treasurer’s notes, programs, yearbooks, scrapbooks and music sheets.

The Treble Clef Club was chartered in Pittsburg, Kansas in 1904 by women interested in the study of music. The club originally agreed to have no more than 20 members who would meet twice a month to study composers and perform their works. In 1908 the club expanded membership due to increased interest. The first junior club, for high school girls, was started in 1922 but did not succeed. The club tried again in 1944, creating a club with 28 girls. By 1964, …

Ruff, Walter Glen, Collection, 1883-1962, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

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A collection of sheet music, guides, books, and other materials related to W. Glen Ruff and his music shop.

Walter Glen Ruff (1904-1989) was born in Kansas and graduated from Fort Hays State Teachers College. He earned a master’s degree from the University of Kansas in 1940. Following this, he taught instrumental and vocal music on both the high school and college level. Ruff served with the American Red Cross in India and Ceylon during World War II. Afterwards, he was head of the music department at Western Carolina Teachers College. In 1950, he moved back to Kansas at opened …

Beyond Translated Vs. Indigenous: Turkish Protestant Christian Hymnody As Global And Local Identity, Jeremy Perigo

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

At Turkey’s first national worship conferences in 2011, a passionate debate arose on whether Western music or indigenous Turkish music was most appropriate for worship. Some Turks felt that the Western missionaries were imposing indigenous musics on Turks as a type of “reverse colonization”. They felt that the current Western musical styles were best for worship. One Turk stated, “the saz is being forced down our throats”. Other Turks felt liberated to sing and play songs in traditional Turkish musical styles. The debate at the conference highlights the desire of missionaries and Turks to see renewal in congregational hymnody. Nevertheless, …

Jussi Bjorling

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

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Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

There has been much discussion recently on Bjorling e-list regarding the Urania Trovatore. Albert Innaurato- opera lover and sometime writer for the NY Times, BBC Magazine, Gramophone, Opera News, Vogue, Vanity Fair, etc.- recently purchased the CD set on Yoel Arbeirrnan's recommendation; his comments follow

That Old Desert Isle, William C. Clayton

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Jussi continues to succor our esteemed members. Fortunately these episodes do not imitate the outcome of The Perfect Storm, but perhaps our members should consider some sailing lessons. While it is heartwarming to know that over and over JB has sustained our little band when in dire sailing straits, surely these maritime contretemps are becoming a habit. Still, we are grateful that our friends have survived to share with us their lists of indispensable JB items.

Jussi Bjorling From The Chorus's Perspective, Sture Ingebretzen

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

There ,,vas a feeling in the air that something sensational was happening from the very first day Jussi Bjorling came to the Royal Opera. People who throughout their lives had had the advantage of being able to listen to good singing became aware at once that this plump young man with the fine eyes and attractive hair-line had a voice of incomparable radiance. I am not old enough to remember the years before Jussi's debut at the Opera when a singer such as Battistini would give guest performances, when John Forsell was at the height of his singing career, when …

The Head Of The Queue, Kurt Bergengren

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

A May night in Stockholm can be wintry. The moon turns pale and glacial. Daybreak arrives with an icy thrust of wind. Those who sit in Gustav Adolf Square feel how a shiver arises from the water and flows into the city, chilling the nearby streets. Only the prospect of something warming and beautiful could induce one to pace those streets. Jussi Bjorling's guest performances in the 1940s and '50s were shining events in the Stockholm tundra.

Bjorling Rarities: A New Cd, William C. Clayton

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Here it is! Bjorling Rarities, brand new as of July, 2000, issued by VAI, # VAIA 1189. Contained are five selections never before issued in any form, and many others which ,Were hitherto available only on pirated LPs or hopelessly scattered. Before I comment on the selections and the booklet, following are the pieces. Note that they are all live broadcasts, but more about that later.

Jussi In The News: Media Notes Of Interest To Our Members From Our Members, Dan Shea

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

In honor of our Society's June pilgrimage to Stockholm and Dalarna, we begin by confirming that Jussi still maintains his place in the Swedish consciousness

In The Spotlight: Joel Bjorling, Jussi Bjorling Anecdotes, Joel Bjorling

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

I first heard about Jussi Bjorling from my parents. Though I never met him in person, he was always fondly remembered. We had his records at home, and my parents heard him sing at the Shrine Mosque in Peoria, Illinois.

Searching The Library Of Congress: The Bell Telephone Hour Radio Broadcasts, Cantor Don Goldberg

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

In March of this year, I traveled to Washington, D.C., to research Jussi Bjorling radio broadcasts from the 1930's to the 1950's at the Library of Congress (LOC). There I was able to hear the Voice of Firestone programs, most of which were in good condition. On June 5th I returned to the LOC to investigate the existence and condition of the Bell Telephone Hour programs.

Jbs-Usa Travels "In The Footsteps Of Jussi Bjorling,", Dan Shea

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

It's hard for me to imagine a more perfect trip than JBS's recent excursion through Stockholm and Dalarna- we were blessed in many ways! Where to begin?

Bits And Pieces About Jussi: An Interview With Albert White, Louis Kaplan

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

BK: Today I am going to interview my old friend, Albert White, who introduced me to Jussi Bjorling's voice on 78 records in about 1947 when I was 17. Ten years later on March 3, 1957, he introduced me to Jussi himself backstage at Constitution Hall in Washington.

From The Editor's Desk, Mickey Dove

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

As JBS-USA approaches its 3rd year of operation, I'd like to take this opportunity to report on several areas of interest relative to our Society. First, I'm pleased to tell you that our original band of 4 has grown to 170 members. This is certainly a tribute to the enduring legacy of Jussi Bjorling as well as to the excellent direction provided by our advisors and boards. Second, member renewals are averaging a remarkable 95%, and we thank you for this measure of your confidence and support. We're also appreciative that so many of you have freely shared your information, …

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Convocation Recital, October 19, 2021, Illinois State University School Of Music

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts

October 19, 2021

Tuesday Morning

11:00 a.m.

Fred And Dinah Gretsch School Of Music Newsletter, Georgia Southern University

School of Music: News & Publications (2017-2023)

• Steve Wariner in Concert

Horn Studio Recital, Arkansas State University Department Of Music

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Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra, October 17, 2021, Glenn Block, Aaron Jacobs

School of Music Programs

Center for the Performing Arts

October 17, 2021

Sunday Afternoon

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Auso Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra is excited to present its first full concert of the new school year, one that will be open to more audience members than anything in the previous year. Audience members will be required to wear a mask in attendance, but there will be no limits on seating capacity, so we encourage all community members to join us in person for some gorgeous music making, as there won’t be a live-stream video option for viewing at home. Orchestral music composed during the 19th Century is commonly described as representing the “Romantic era,” with Romanticism being “characterized …