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America's Choral Ambassador
At the 2007 American Choral Directors Association Southwestern Convention, I presented an Interest Session lecture titled John Finley Williamsons influence on Americas choral singing. The session was well attended and the question-and-answer period was spirited. The participants were most interested in the recordings, photographs and articles that I presented, and wished there had been more. Subsequently, I began enlarge my lecture into a PowerPoint presentation that included newly found newspaper articles and historical photographs of many of the foreign concerts tours by the Westminster Choir. These various new items are included in the present edition, plus an article by Mrs. Williamson a...
Joseph M. Beck Letter to Harris and Knickerbocker
Details an investigation by Joseph M. Beck, a judge and lawyer from Fort Madison, Iowa, who would later serve on the state Supreme Court, into John H. Winterbotham and G.A. Jones. Beck was hired by Knickerbocker and Harris, businessmen in Pine Plains, New York, to investigate their claim as creditors on an outstanding debt owed by Winterbotham and Jones. The investigation reveals that Winterbotham and Jones are engaged in a manufacturing scheme that relies primarily on people imprisoned at the state penitentiary as laborers. The letter attempts to provide an exhaustive account of thier business dealings, all the property owned by the two men, and their debts. Beck informs Knickerbocker and Harris that collecting on their claim would be next to impossible.
The Apeman's Tale
Joseph Beck has lived with the nickname "Apeman" since childhood because of his his dark skin and abundant black hair. Suffering from seizures and hearing loss, he learns to survive by creating a powerful world of beauty with his art. As an adult, he is befriended by a kind minister and discovers a secret room where his art can flourish and even find success as an artist. But ghosts from the past haunt him. Can he lay them to rest and help others? In his quest for self-identity and love, Joseph shows resilience and humor. He falls in love with the beautiful church organist and dreams of painting her someday. She is the first to see his gentle, generous heart, but can he win her love?Joseph himself tells us his story with dry wit that leavens the most painful moments.
America's Choral Ambassador
John Finley Williamson, born 1887 and died 1964, was the founder of Westminster Choir and co-founder of Westminster Choir College. Dr. Williamson is considered one of the most influential choral conductors of the twentieth century. He was described by the New York Times as the "dean of American choral directors" and "America's Choral Ambassador." Under his leadership, the Westminster Choir toured Europe, Africa, and Asia gaining worldwide acclaim. The Choir performed and recorded with major symphony orchestras with conductors Toscanini, Walter, Stokowski, Von Karajan, Bernstein and others. They are all featured in this volume, which includes newly discovered historical photos and articles from the Talbott Library Special Collections, Westminster Choir College of Rider University. Included in this edition is a complete discography of the Westminster Choir College through 2013. Also there are various previously published articles and lectures by Dr. and Mrs. Williamson.
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