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THE
MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
SEJTEMUKK 20, 1924
How LeJeal Links Up
Leading Sellers on the
Some New Publications
With a Local Orchestra
Northwest Pacific Coast
of the Willis Music Go.
A. L. LeJeal, of Erie, Pa., Has Cashed in Suc-
cessfully on the Popularity of a Local High
School Orchestra—An Enterprising Man
Capitol Music Co., of Seattle, Reports "What'll
I Do?" Leading List—Thirty Leo Feist Num-
bers Included in Monthly List
Include Book for Music Teachers, John J.
Thomas' "Five Tune-ful Tales," Woodrow's
"In October Sunshine," Etc.
A splending example of a linking up of efforts
between the sheet music dealer and a local
dance orchestra is that of A. L. LeJeal, 1007
State street, Erie, I'a., who recently published
The Capitol Music Co., Seattle, Wash., which
Tlic Willis Music Co., Cincinnati, O., has
is operating a distributing business in the Far issued an illustrated guide for music teachers,
West, issues each month a circular carrying the carrying the caption "What Shall I Use to In-
month's specials in popular selections, standard terest My Pupils." The hook should prove a
ready reference to those teachers interested in
teaching little folks. It carries titles of some
of the most important numbers in the Willis
catalog for children accompanied by pertinent
and timely remarks. The illustrations and
thematics also serve to liven up the pages and
aid in making selections.
The company has also issued a series of five
numbers by John J. Thomas, under the title
"Five Tune-ful Tales." These arc particularly
timely offerings for young music students as
in this group the melody alternates between
the right and left hands.
The book carrying eight piano solos by Roger
A. Woodrow is also among the new offerings.
This group is called "In October Sunshine." It
carries a cover with a seasonable atmosphere
and should prove attractive for display pur-
poses. The music appears on fine coated stock,
which makes the music notes clearer.
The new book for beginners by Dorothy Gay-
The Red and Black Boys
the comedy fox-trot, "Ain't Got Nuthin','' com- and sacred songs, solos and marches, studies, nor Blake, entitled "The Three Majors," has
posed by Sammy Diehl, youthful leader of the methods and other timely suggestions. In its also been released, which is in an entirely orig-
Red and Black Boys. Through the popularity latest issue it showed "What'll I Do?" as lead- inal vein. The result of the use of this book
of the leader and his band, which is a favorite ing the list of sellers, closely followed by "Man- over a period should be awaited with interest.
at all of the leading high school and social dalay," "Rock-a-Bye My Baby Blues," "Why An insert, particularly for teachers, carrying
events, Mr. LeJeal managed to secure free pub- Did I Kiss That Girl?," "When Lights Are illustrated remarks, appears in each copy.
"C Major on Parade," by Julia Fox, is an-
licity to the extent of several columns in the Low," "June Night," "Never Again," "Song of
local press, as well as spotlight demonstrations Love" and "Doodle, Doo Doo." The bulletin other teaching piece, having some original
also gives a good song by using a parody for qualities.
of the song in the big movie houses.
For several years these six high school boys the chorus of 'What'll I Do?" and "Sing a Little
have been popularizing national hits in the local Song." In its list of popular hits, thirty num-
halls, and have kept in constant communication bers of Leo Feist, Inc., are given featured men-
with the LeJeal Music Store in order to secure tion. In its column of specials, eight Feist
the latest songs as soon as they were received. numbers, out of a total list of forty, arc shown.
To Strengthen the Weaker Fingers—To Develop the Legato
This has been mutually beneficial and Mr.
Touch, or the Staccato Touch—To Use aa a Study in Wrist Work.
LeJeal has been more than repaid for the time
Octave Work, Left Hand Melody, Crossing the Hands —and
Dozens of Other Problems?
and suggestions devoted to the band by the
You Will Find the Answer in the List of
boosting of his sales. During the past season
A new song issued by Harry Von Tilzer
the Ked and lilack Hoys have scored consistent
Music
Co., 1587 Broadway, New York, entitled
hits with such numbers as "June Night,"
"Little
Moth Keep Away From the Flame,"
ACCORDING TO
"Charley, My Boy," "Yes, Yes, in Your Fycs,"
shows
indications
of being one of the most pop-
"Shine'' and numerous others.
What Shall I Give My Pupil?
New Von Tilzer Song
MUSIC CLASSIFIED
Some song hits should materialize from re-
cent musical comedy successes on Broadway.
Jenkins'
Outstanding Sellers
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TRUSTING
PIANO TECHNIQUE
ular songs ever issued by the above firm. The
writers are Hartley Costcllo and Harry Von
Tilzer.
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