Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Horatio Pennock Jr. CONNELL
Philadelphia has produced many singers of note, and among them none more distinguished than Horatio Connell, who studied under Julius Stockhausen, at Frankfurt-on-Main, Germany. Mr. Connell was born in Philadelphia, March 15, 1876, made his debut in London, England, in 1904, and became one of the leading oratorio and concert artists in the British Isles and on the Continent. He returned to the United States in 1909, appearing in oratorios in the prominent music festivals and as a concert artist with the leading orchestras.
Recognized as a vocalist of distinction, he became active in the cultural development of music in his native city, and is the author of "Master Vocal Exercises," 1926.
In 1924 he was appointed a member of the vocal faculty of the Curtis Institute of Philadelphia and served in that capacity for nine years. The year 1935 saw his appointment as a member of the vocal faculty of the Juilliard Graduate School, of New York City. For twenty-one years he was director of the vocal department of the summer schools, at Chautauqua, New York. During this time, he had private studios both in New York and Philadelphia.
Mr. Connell's brilliant experience as an artist appearing before the most cultured audiences of Europe and America, his fine training and thorough knowledge of voice production and delivery eminently fitted him as an instructor of the most accomplished school. This enabled him to establish an extensive clientele from among whom he had developed talented artists, such as Helen Jepson, soprano, and Rose Brampton, contralto, of the Metropolitan Opera, New York City, and Nelson Eddy, baritone, opera and movie star.
Widely known as a prominent artist and instructor, at home and abroad, he was held in high esteem and respect by associates, friends and students alike, his affable personality contributing to his success.
He took an active interest in civic and welfare progress and cultural advancement, and was a member of the board of the Presser Foundation, Philadelphia; the Art Alliance and the Music Teachers Association, both of Philadelphia; and also of the American Academy of Teachers of Singing, New York.
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