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PREFACE When despair and discouragement overcame the Pioneers as they traveled the long prairie miles, they found comfort, solace and rejuvenation for their tired bodies and the first buildings they constructed were Boweries, Pavilioi and Opera Houses where they could find entertainment and stone and sagebrush. their own violins with string from the threads in mother's sewing basket or hair for a bow from father's horse. Each coTTuiLuuity had gifted individuals who directed choirsi opei~as. played in orchestras ano dance bands * who painted xnountam landscapes, pioneer" panoramas , entertained with readings and plays, who taught these skills to eager youth. was said, He didn t leave home so much as he took it with him and whenever he returned he brought a little of the world's culture with him to Sanpete." veals the influence of another great teacher. It reads, West... and East. Whenever the sound of a piano is heard in the background of local choral groups, his tutored technique is there." Si |