and the rieh traditions of the centuries; before them the present audience catch- ing the spirited expression of that great tradition in the fresh sweetness, the clear beauty, the warm power, and the lovely purity which only youth can achieve and convey. For the past ten years efforts have been made continuously to bring this famous Choir to America; and thousands of Americans who have heard the choristers in Dresden or elsewhere on its European tours have hoped for this materialization of their wish. After an American debut at the Metropolitan Opera House of New York, on March 26, the Choir sings in Philadelphia, Washington, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, St. Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Baltimore. The American Tour has no commercial aspect whatever; the Choir is non- sectarian, amply financed and sponsored by the music-loving populace of the City of Dresden. Any surplus of these concerts will go to American welfare work. It is hoped that its first appearance in America will meet with favor, and that the public will respond to the desire of sharing the pleasure of good music which it offers. Thus the music-loving American public will have an opportunity to hear and enjoy the concerts of the oldest choir in the world—the historic significance of which is equally as fascinating as its concerts are enjoyable. ITINERARY OF THE TOUR CONCERTS March 26th New York March 28th Philadelphia March 29th Philadelphia March 3 Ist Baltimore April Ist Washington, D. C. April 4th Pittsburgh April 5th Cleveland April 8th Cincinnati April 9th St. Louis April 12th Chicago April 14th Milwaukee April 15 th Detroit April 17 th Buffalo April 22nd New York April 24th New York . u\'A FIRST AMERICAN CONCERT TOUR—DRESDNER KREUZCHOR Organization Committee ;j C. K. FROEHLICH, Chairman jumtl-..!