The talking machine world (Jan-June 1928)

116 The Talking Machine World, New York, June, 1928 Name American Prize Winners in Schubert Centennial Contest Prize Awards in American Zone of International Schubert Contest for Orchestral Works Announced — Charles T. Haubiel Wins First Prize The prize awards in the American zone of the International Schubert Contest for orchestral works in honor of the centennial of Franz Schubert were announced the latter part of last month. The first prize went to Charles Trowbridge Haubiel, assistant professor of music in New York University, who was awarded $750 by the Columbia Phonograph Co., sponsor of the Schubert Centennial and Contest, for his work "Karma-Symphonic Variations." Mr. Haubiel was born in 1894 and made his first public appearance in recital at the age of fourteen. In 1909 he went abroad to study piano under Rudolph Ganz and toured the United ARNOLD Electric Phonograph Motors The ARNOLD ELECTRIC motor DOES NOT BROADCAST. 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The second prize of $250 was awarded to Louis Gruenberg, one of the leaders of the modernist movement and a founder of the League of Composers. The third prize, a certificate of honorable mention, was awarded to Frederick Stahlberg, for many years an associate of Victor Herbert. Mr. Gruenberg's composition was entitled "The Enchanted Isle" and Mr. Stahlberg's "Symphony in E Minor." The jury making the awards consisted of Frank Damrosch, Rudolph Ganz, Henry Hadley, Ernest Hutcheson and Albert Stoessel. In making the awards the American Jury issued the following statement: "The winners of the Schubert Centennial prizes have been selected, and their compositions now being en route to Vienna for the international finals, the American Jury believes that a brief statement on its findings will not be deemed superfluous. "Seventy-nine works were received, of which twenty were found worthy of consideration for prizes. Of these two were symphonies, six symphonic works in one movement, two settings to poetic text, three overtures, and seven variations on Schubert themes, some utilizing the sketches for the Scherzo of the B Minor Symphony. "The contest on the occasion of the Schubert Centennial sought original works for orchestra, characterized by strength of melodic line and by clarity. This essentially musical objective was the criterion in our deliberations, the results of which were unanimous. "Accordingly first prize has been awarded to Charles Haubiel for his original score, 'Karma Symphonic Variations,' a work marked by talent, imagination and learning. This composition stresses the melodic line, and is constructed upon a melody for every instrument developed in polyphonic style. "The second prize has been awarded to Louis Gruenberg for his original score, 'The Enchanted Isle — Symphonic Poem,' a work of romantic atmosphere, orchestrated with much ingenuity. "The award of honorable mention has been made to Frederick Stahlberg for his Symphony in E Minor in one movement, a thorough work, excellent in thematic development, and marked by a fine grasp of the classical form. "The jury deems it proper to add a generalization. The works submitted indicate, we believe, the progress of American composers in achieving a greater individuality of expression." A few days following the announcement of the awards witnessed a luncheon given at the Bankers Club at which Mr. Haubiel and Mr. Stahlberg were present. Mr. Gruenberg was unable to attend, as he is in Vienna, where the finals in the contest will be heard. Otto Kahn, chairman of the Schubert Centennial Committee, presided over the luncheon and congratulated the winners, terming them representatives of "Young America." The speakers were introduced by H. C. Cox, president of the Columbia Phonograph Co., New York City. The luncheon was attended by members of the American zone jury, prominent musicians and newspapermen. The contest started last September when the Columbia Phonograph Co., the sponsor of the Schubert Centennial, organized committees and juries in twenty-six countries. America was thus placed in rivalry with the musicians of the old world. More than 500 manuscripts were submitted in ten zones. The contest closed May 1, and the European zone juries are still in session. The world prize will be awarded in Vienna late in June, where the International Committee meets. Atwater Kent Names Iowa Distributors A. A. Schneiderhahn, of Des Moines and Sioux City, and Midwest-Timmermann Co., Dubuque, Cover Iowa State Philadelphia, Pa., June 4. — The Atwater Kent Mfg. Co., has announced its distributing outlets in the State of Iowa. The distributors appointed for Iowa and parts of adjacent States are as follows: The A. A. Schneiderhahn Co. has been appointed distributor at Des Moines, la., and approximately forty counties surrounding that city. The location of this new business is at 214 West Third street. The A. A. Schneiderhahn Co. is also distributor of Atwater Kent products at Sioux City, la., and the Sioux City Studio of broadcasting station WHO at rime of program broadcast by A. A. Schneiderhahn Co. Left to right— L. A. Pratt, district manager, Atwatejr Kent Mfg. Co.; Honorable John MacVicar, Mayor, Des Moines, la.; Governor John Hammill, of Iowa; Honorable Thomas B. Huff, Mayor, Sioux City, la.; A. A. Schneiderhahn, president, A. A. Schneiderhahn Co. trade area, which includes the northwestern cor^ ner of the State, the southwestern corner of Minnesota, the southeastern corner of South Dakota, and the northeastern corner of Nebraska. The Schneiderhahn Co. will operate these companies at Des Moines and Sioux City, maintaining warehouses and independent organizations at each place. The Midwest-Timmermann Co., of Dubuque, which has for years been a distributor of the Atwater Kent Mfg. Co., has had its territory extended and has opened a branch at Davenport, la. G. J. Timmermann is managing director of the Midwest-Timmerman Co. operations, with headquarters at Dubuque. The Davenport operation is in charge of B. J. Kerper. The L. P. Courshon Co. is distributor of Atwater Kent products at Mason City, la., serving the dealers in that area. L. P. Courshon is in charge. The Schneiderhahn Co., in announcing the establishment of the Des Moines branch of that company on Sunday evening, April 29, broadcast an unusual program over station WHO. Greetings were extended by His Excellency John Hammill, Governor of the State of Iowa, Mayor John MacVicar, of Des Moines, la., and Mayor Thomas B. Huff, of Sioux City. The American Legion Monahan Post Band rendered a concert in connection with this broadcast. Lyle A. Pratt, district general sales manager, and Earl Hatton, of the Atwater Kent Mfg. Co., Philadelphia, were present, representing Mr. Kent. The many friends of Edward Wallerstein in metropolitan music circles are congratulating him on the arrival of a son and heir who took up his residence in the Wallerstein home the latter part of last month. Mr. Wallerstein is assistant to Edward R. Strauss, Eastern district sales manager of the Brunswick Co.