Musical Gems

Musical Gems The Improvement Era is printing, during the present vol- ume, twelve musical compositions by Prof. Evan Stephens. We are convinced that each and every one of these selections breathes some sentiment which is in real harmony with the lite, work, principles and hopes cherished by the Latter-day Saints. In a simple, straight-forward way, the music to each ot these songs is a living expression of the text. They should be sung in every mutual improvement organization throughout the land. We believe, provided they are set properly before the peo- ple who sing, so that they may become thoroughly acquainted with them, that these musical gems will be of real inspirational worth and service, not only to our organizations, but to all tne Church. , uQQ„ We are pleased to announce that arrangements have been made with Prof. Stephens for a continuation of similar musical selections for the coming volume, beginning in November, one

920 IMPROVEMENT ERA of which will appear each month in the Improvement Era. The titles already prepared are:

1. "Obedience to the Call" Junior Boys
2. "The Cheery Smile" Junior Boys
3. "O Land of the Valleys and Mountains" Seniors
4. "The Truth, Boys, the Truth" Junior Boys
5. "At Home They are Praying for Me" Seniors
6. "Mother" (Solo with chorus) Junior Boys '(. "Beloved" Seniors
7. "Utah, We Love Thee" Senior and Junior
8. "On the Pioneer Trail" Junior
9. "Dear, Dear Old Folks" Senior
10. "Whistle a Merry Tune" Junior
11. "Pioneer Campfire Song" (Solo with chorus) Senior As soon as the twelve numbers shall have appeared, extra copies of the whole lot may be obtained from the Improvement Era for use in choirs and organizations.