Endowments; Community music; Choral societies; New York (N.Y.); New York Community Chorus; Barnhart, Harry, 1874-; Third Street Music Settlement (New York, N.Y.)
Format
correspondence
Genre
Business correspondence
Date
[between 1886 and 1919?]
Physical Description
microfilm, 16 mm, b&w
Note (Reel no.)
Reel 81
Note
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The New York Community Chorus means and provides for the free, regular meeting of the people of New York, any or all, irrespective of previous musical knowledge or training of any kind, winter and summer, indoors and out, in public halls and parks, to sing together for the joy of singing and for what song can do to awaken and inspire the community spirit... ...The New York Community Chorus originated in January, 1916, at a meeting in the Music School Settlement of New York, 55 East Third Street, called jointly by the Musical School and the People's Institute... ...Mr. Harry Barnhart, the leader of the New York Community Chorus, holds the high position which he occupies in this movement through his deep insight into the principles of people singing and his wide experience in this field in many parts of the country. The invitation to join the Community Chorus is extended to all. No knowledge of music is required and no voices are tested. New members may enroll at any of the public meetings or by corresponding with the secretary. The fundamental idea is that this singing shall be free to all, and there is no membership fee. A prospectus is issued for the specific purpose of raising funds with which to carry out the work of the Chorus and the movement for public singing throughout the entire city. The expenses of carrying out any out-of-door plans are considerable, including the necessary employment of a sufficient orchestra to accompany and support the Chorus..." [SOURCE: "THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY CHORUS." The Craftsman (1901-1916), vol. 30, no. 6, Sep 01, 1916, pp. 644. ProQuest, http://ezproxy.cul.columbia.edu/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/docview/128286922?accountid=10226. Accessed 26 Sep. 2018.]