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'Messiah." In speaking of tier former teacher, she remembers him with fondness and respect: "Fred Fjeldsted was a very knowledge-of my youth. His training enriched my life worth, and paramount in all my endeavors. Though warm and friendly, he had a severe firmness that made us know we must excel. been chosen to sing one of the leading rolls in "Bohemian Girl." He had set up a rehearsal which interfered with a special date I had accepted. When I informed Mr. Fjeldsted I would not be at the rehearsal he reminded me, kindly but in no uncertain terms, of the honor I had received in being chosen for the part, and then added, "You Needless to say I was there. I remeu]ber his study and the mxrror on the wall. Often he had me face the mirror so I could see myself singing. He made singing fun! We did many lovely things under his instruction--operas, programs programs at high schools all over the state. Each year we did a "Night at the Opera" where each student performed a nice aria from an opera. It was a wonderful way to learn the classics. In 1930, when I won first place in the Atwater contest here in Utah and 5th in national competition, he could not have been more pleased^if it had been himself. At that time his wife, Edna, honored me by arranging a lovely tea in their home, invi ting my friends and family. They were vonderful people." While living in Ephraim Fred was active in the EiH-i.ai.rs of the LDS Church, as well as the community. 99 |
