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PROF. JOSEPH ROECKEL
PROF. JOSEPH ROECKEL was born in Paris,
France, and at an early
age began the study of music in his native city, pursuing his studies in the
Paris Conservatory of music. After this he perfected himself with Delsarte and Garcia in lyrical declamation and singing, and
Raff in instrumentation composition. After making a concert tour around the
world, Professor Roeckel located to San
Francisco in 1876. and since
that time has been identified with the musical profession in this city. He
established his vocal conservatory here, and the methods employed in his school
have given it a well deserved reputation. The Professor is ably assisted in his
work by Madame Ellen Coursen Roeckel,
his estimable and talented wife. She is a native of Sacramento,
and received her vocal and stage education under the instructions of her
husband. She has attained signal success as an operatic and concert singer, and
many of the best local vocalists have received all of their musical schooling
from her.
Their
new rooms in the Donohoe
Building, corner of Taylor
and Market streets, are complete in their appointments and well adapted for the
demands of their classes. Professor Roeckel has also
made a reputation with his multitude of composition.
Transcribed by Kim Buck.
Source: "The Bay of San
Francisco," Vol. 2, Pages 518-519,
Lewis Publishing Co, 1892.
© 2006 Kim Buck.
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