Choral Union Series, 1896-7

The University Musical Society presen ts the following list of entertainments for the Choral Union Series of 1896-7. It is confident that ita patrons wili recognize that it is in every way worthy of the high reputation of the series. The brilliant success of the last May Festival demonstrated tho f act that Ann Arbor can present a Festival Series worthy of the support of the most exacting. The Society, relying upon a continuance of the liberal support accorded in the past, has decided to include a May Festival in the preseut erici. LIST OF CONCBRTS 1. November 10, 1896.- The Chicago Orchestra-Theodore Thomas, Conductor. Theodore Thomas is one of the greatest conductors now living. The influence exerted by Mr. Tnomas has been one of the most potent factors in developing musical appreciation in this country. He is now at the head of one of the finast orchestras in America_ This will be his only appearance in Ann Arbor this season. 2. December 16.- Choral Union- "The Messiah.'' The immortal "Messiah" has been chosen as an appropriate work for the fiftieth Concert in the complete series. The Choral Union will have the assist. anee of a complete orchestra, tho Frieze Memorial Organ and the' following eoloists: Mrs.Genevra Johnstone Bishop. Soprano; Mrs. May PhoenixCameron, Contralto: Mr. George J. Hamlin, Tenor and Mr. Gardner S. Latnson, Bass. 3. January 8, 1897.- Cari Haür-The Eminent Violinist. Cari Halir is the legitímate successor of Joachim and the greatest violinist in Germany. He has been given leave of absence for two months for his tour of the United States. He will play the celebrated "Red Strad," presented to Joachim by the City of London on the occasion of his Fiftieth Jubilee. MarchS, 1891 - Alberto Jonas- Piano Recital. Mr. Jonas has become so thoroughly a part of our musical life, that the announcement that one of tho features of the series is to be a recital by this sterling virtuoso, will be welcome. 5. April 9, 1897.-Plunket Greene-Song Recital. Plunket Greene, the English bass, has made many notable successes in this country. Eminent in oratorio and larger works, Mr. Greene is no less gifted_as a song singer. FOTJRTH ANNUAL MAY FESTIVAL. VI, VII, VIII, IX, X. The Fourth May Festival will consist of five concerts, given on Thursday evening, Friday afternoon and evening, Saturday afternoon and evening. The final arrangements cannot be made before January lst, but the Festival will be made an occasion of special musical importance. The Boston Fsstival Orchestra will appear. Tickets for Entire Series (10 Concerts) $3.00 Tickets for May Festival (5 Concerts) 3.00 Reserved Seats for May Festival Series extra 1.00 Single Tickets 1.00 On sale at Moore & Wetmore's, Ann Arbor Music Co., Calkins' Drug Store and University School of Music, Ann Arbor, Normal Canservatory, Ypsilanti. Arrangements have been made wheroby electric cars will carry Ypsilanti patrons direct to the hall- and special round trip tickets will be sold on concert nights. Parties desiring to order tickets by mail should address, (including P. O. order), Ross Spenco, Secretary Univers. ity School of Music. The enormous expense attending the series makes it imperativo that a large number of tickets be sold. Saturday of this week the High School foot ball team will play the all Freshmen team at the Athletic Field. Game called at 3 p. m. Students of the High School, turn out and by your presence encourage our boys to play a winning game.