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MARCH 20, 1920
THE
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
training will be given the benefit of expert
individual criticism.
For many years the name of Harry Bruns-
Philip Werlein, Ltd., New Orleans, Announce
New Departure in Cause of Music—Harry B. wick Loeb has been identified with the music
Loeb, Prominent in New Orleans Musical life of New Orleans. It has been due to his
initiative that the city has had the opportunity
Affairs, Placed in Charge of Department
of hearing many of the world's foremost ar-
tists, among them being Melba, Kubehk, Schu-
NEW ORLEANSJ LA., March 15.—The opening
of a new artistic department by Philip Wer- mann-Heink, Ysaye, Tetrazzini, Mischa Elman,
lein, Ltd., headed by Harry Brunswick Loeb, Godowsky, the Damrosch and Russian Orches-
musician, composer and critic, marks an addition tras, the Boston Grand Opera Company, etc.
Mr. Loeb at one time served as music critic
to the music life of New Orleans.
The department has been installed by Wer- for the New Orleans Daily States, and later
lcin's as a development of the store's effort to held the same post with the New Orleans Pica-
yune. From 1913 until the present season he
was critic for the New Orleans Item.
Mr. Loeb has composed many songs, several
of which have been used in the most talked-of
Eastern concerts, and his musical, literary and
linguistic ability, with his managerial experience,
combine to make him especially qualified for
his new position with the progressive company
of Philip Werlein, Ltd.
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OPEN NEW ARTISTIC DEPARTMENT
TWIN CITY PIANO TRADE QUIET
Local Dealers Waiting for Spring Trade to Be-
gin—Two Good Fotoplayer Sales—Fred Col-
ber a Visitor—Items of Interest
and ST. PAUL, MINN., March 15.—
It can hardly be said that the piano trade in
Minneapolis and St. Paul is particularly brisk
or active these days. One discontented dealer
declared that "everything is rotten" when dis-
cussing business conditions, but he was extreme-
ly pessimistic at just that time and already, in
all probability, has revised his views. But
without question pianos are moving quite slow-
Harry Brunswick Loeb
ly, even more slowly than the unfavorable sea-
further musical interest in New Orleans. The son would warrant. Some houses are reporting
first plan put in operation included weekly Fri- pretty fair doings, but are not enthusiastic.
day recitals in Ampico Hall, part of the second Virtually all the' dealers are of the opinion that
floor of the large Canal street store. The suc- the new prices are inclined to repel sales rather
cess of this venture has encouraged broadening than to attract customers, and the prospects are
into a more complete department.
quite likely to defer their plans for obtaining
According to Parker M. Harris, sales man- a piano for the house.
ager, the artistic department is intended to
Dyer & Bro. sold two Fotoplayers last week.
offer musical service in a number of lines. Mr.
Loeb's own experience qualifies him to render Both went to North Dakota, one to Dickinson
professional opinion on matters relating to and the other to Fargo. The house is quite
talent, and he will advise customers on points short of small goods and A. L. Brown, who
of musical training. Parents wishing to know has charge of those things, has gone East to
whether their children are worthy of real mu- hustle up the manufacturers if it can be done.
sical training will be advised and musicians in The house also is short of pianos, but Treas-
urer Johnston is not especially disturbed over
this fact.
St. Paul has raised a fund of $60,000 for the
CHARACTER
installation of a pipe organ in the municipal
"Admirable Quality; Acknowledged Reputation"'
auditorium. As far as can be learned none of
—(Standard Dictionary)
the local music dealers has been asked for
advice or co-operation in the matter. But there
is no complaint, as the municipal organ is bound
to influence the music trade in a beneficial man-
ner through indirect channels.
Fred Colber, representative of Knabe Am-
picos, was in Minneapolis nearly the entire week,
mostly with Foster & Waldo Co. The Ampico
demand is excellent all over the country, accord-
Manufactured by
ing to Mr. Colber, who seemingly has been
everywhere that is worth while. The Foster &
Waldo Co. is featuring its Ampico department
in the newspaper advertising appearing every
and
now and then with full page displays that com-
pel attention.
VV. J. Dyer is preparing to leave Seabreeze,
Fla., in a short time, but will not proceed direct
to St. Paul, as he is planning to visit for a fort-
have for 33 years
night or so in Washington. President S. W.
justified their right
Kaudenbush, of Raudenbush & Sons, expects to
to be called
leave Los Angeles about April 1 and will work
back to St. Paul by easy stages.
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