| Awarded the Prize by "The National Federation of Music Clubs' Competition," closing September 1, 1912, in the Operetta Class (Unchanged Voices) |
| "Hiawatha's Childhood is an inspired little work and the bestthus far composed for education purposes. In fact if is worthy ofpresentation as a curtain raiser in the leading Opera Houses. It is afine piece of musical art, and entirely practicable for schools (Grammarand High Schools). The children love it, and the work, whethergiven with or without action, makes a delightful impression." |
is the outcome of extended and careful work, having for its aimthe presentation of a version of this opera which shall be adaptedprimarily for use in schools.
It is suitable for performance in concert form as well as on thestage with scenery and in costume.
Everything of value in the musical score has been retained inthe present edition. All dull and uninteresting numbers and tediousunnecessary repetitions have been left out, while the valuablemusic of the opera has been retained and the same has beenbrought together into a harmonious whole.
The text has been revised and, where necessary, rewritten, andis superior to the editions now current both in literary excellenceand in the valuable desideratum of "accents" and other adaptabilitiesto musical utterance.
The Laurel Octavo Libretto of MARTHA supplies the dialogue,stage directions and everything in which the copy for concertpurposes is lacking to make the Opera suitable for stagerepresentation.
Costumes may be obtained through the publishers.
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