Melodious sounds were often effective in freeing the victim of demoniacal possession. Pythagoras wrought wonderful cures through the systematic ministry of melody. Many physicians prescribed music for the recovery from madness.
The great Galen recommended melodious strains as an antidote for the bite of a viper or scorpion. Central to being a Sinfonian is the belief that the manly musician is one who loves music, not for the sake of music itself, but as a means to elevating others.
Each year, Sinfonians touch the lives of thousands through the MMM. Through this grassroots project, Sinfonians nationwide perform annually for tens of thousands of nursing home and hospital patients.
Ossian Mills devoted himself to uplifting the souls of the less fortunate with the beauty and power of music. In the s Mills had originated the idea of visiting the residents of the Boston hospitals on Easter and Christmas day, and he carried on this charity for over thirty years. On occasions when more participants were available, two separate parties were formed, and visits were also made to Vincent Memorial Hospital, St.
When two parties were available, the visit to the City Hospital was led by Ossian Mills and the other party was led at times by his brother, Clinton James Mills. The number of participants in the Flower Mission varied from year to year, but Mills was typically accompanied by ten to twenty students from the New England Conservatory who provided musical entertainment in the form of vocal and instrumental solos usually on violin, mandolin, and guitar , and by the Euterpe Club of Boston, a small chamber ensemble which consisted of various combinations of mandolins, guitars, violin, cello and bells.
Recitations were sometimes given, and the musical entertainment was always accompanied by the distribution of flowers, cards, and good cheer.
The continuation of the Flower Mission was dependent upon the generosity of the public. To think of God as a protector and guide of us all. To keep forever sacred the memory of those we have loved and lost. To be to others what we would they would be to us. To keep our lives gentle, merciful and just, Thus being true to the womanhood of love. Being steadfast in every duty small or large. Believing that our given word is binding. Striving to esteem the inner man above culture, wealth or pedigree.
Being honorable, courteous, tender, Thus being true to the womanhood of honor. The object of this Fraternity shall be for the development of the best and truest fraternal spirit, the mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students, the advancement of music in America, and a loyalty to the Alma Mater. Chapter Advisor: Dr. Michael P. Schaff Barrington Mailbox Chapter Website.
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