Singing connected with movements and action is a much more ancient, and, at the same time, more complex phenomenon than is a simple song.

Real art is one of the most powerful forces in the rise of mankind, and he who renders it accessible to as many people as possible is a benefactor of humanity.

Our age of mechanization leads along a road ending with man himself as a machine. Only the spirit of singing can save us from this fate.

With music, one's whole future life is brightened. This is such a treasure in life that it helps us over many troubles and difficulties. Music is nourishment, a comforting elixir. Music multiplies all that is beautiful and of value in life.

Singing connected with movements and action is a much more ancient, and, at the same time, more complex phenomenon than is a simple song.

To teach a child an instrument without first giving him preparatory training and without developing singing, reading and dictating to the highest level along with the playing is to build upon sand.

Teach music and singing at school in such a way that it is not a torture but a joy for the pupil; instill a thirst for finer music in him, a thirst which will last for a lifetime.