The name of the Edward MacDowell Memorial Association has been changed to the Edward MacDowell Association, Incorporated. The use of the word Memorial has sometimes given people the mistaken idea that the work of the Association was in the nature of propaganda for the MacDowell music. MacDowell's work is finished.
His music has long since spoken for itself and has gained whatever hearing it deserves. The concern of the Association is for contemporary work and for the future of American art in all its branches—this and nothing else.
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To the Hof-Capellmeister Dr. Haase, Darmstadt,
19th Oct., 1885.
DEAR MR. HOF-CAPELLMEISTER,
I permit myself to address you in the hope that you may perhaps feel inclined to have a little work of mine listed on a convenient occasion at a theatre. The Opus would take at most 15-20 minutes in performance. Tune and scores are throughout clearly and correctly copied.
You would infinitely oblige me if you would have the great kindness to grant my request.
In the hope of receiving your early and favourable answer,
I am,