PRESTO
October 18, 1924.
EQUIPPING SCHOOL BANDS
New Fclder of Martin Band Instrument Company,
Elkhart, Ind., Tells Story.
A new fo'der issued by the Martin Band Instru-
ment Co., Elkhart, Ind., is devoted to the "Story of
Progress of Roekford High School Band." This is
said:
"Xo more interesting or significant story has been
written into the pages of history of band development
in high schools than that of Roekford, 111., High
School Band. It is a story of struggle, of determina-
tion and final triumph that has few parallels. It is
the story of an organization starting without stand-
ard equipment and through sheer effort and stick-to-
itiveness blazing such a trail that the Roekford
School Board has recent'y granted them the highest
recognition in their power by completely equipping
them with Martin Handcraft instruments—a fitting
tribute to their splendid record.
"School boards throughout the country can study
with profit the history of the Roekford band. It was
the ambition of these boys to play so well that their
school board wou'd grant them their greatest desire—
Martin Handcraft instruments. You who are con-
sidering the purchase of band instruments for your
school can start your band with the best at an outlay
no greater than would be necessary in the furnishing
of ordinary instruments. It will spur your band to
greatest effort. And we will gladly help you in the
selection of instruments. Don't handicap your boys
with inferior instruments. Start them right with
Martins."
The folder is a tasteful bit of publicity printed in
three co!ors. Illustrations well tell their own story
of progress. The Roekford High School Band,
directed by John T. Haight, beautifully uniformed
DEALERS and TUNERS!
Keys Recovered and Rebushed
All work is done by expert workmen
and modern machinery and you are
assured of correct spacing which is so
important. When keys are replaced they
will appear exactly as when the instru-
ment left the factory.
PRICES FOR PYRALIN IVORY
52 heads and tails
$8.00
52 fronts
2.50
88 keys rt bushed
4.00
Express or Parcel Post to
FRIELD MILLER & CO.
112 W. 30th Street
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
HOW TO S E N D
Remove from frame, number plainly near Capstan,
wrap or bos securely, and ship Parcel Post or Express.
2)
and equipped with Martin Handcraft instruments,
represents the pinnacle of progress in school bands.
An insert picture is the same band, taken before uni-
forms and instruments were of their present superior
quality.
FAMOUS "STRAD" EXHIBITED
Lyon & Healy, Inc., Chicago, Displays Old English
Instruments of Historic Value.
Coincident with the arrival of the Prince of Wales
in Chicago on Monday of this week Lyon & Healy
had on display two famous violins of much impor-
tance in English history.
The famous Duke of Edinburgh "Strad" is one of
the instruments on display, being presented to the
Duke in the year 1722 by Queen Victoria, great
grandmother of the Prince of Wales. It is valued
at $25,000.
The second instrument was given to the Duke of
Edinburgh when he was a child by his mother, Queen
Victoria, and is valued at $12,000.
The display was unique and appropriate in the fact
that the Prince was a visitor in Chicago on that day.
BIG SALE OF SPANISH ROLLS.
According to Miss Dorris Collins, in charge of the
roll department of Sherman, Clay & Co., of Portland,
Ore , everything pertaining to Spanish is the rage in
Portland. Spanish villes, Spanish shawls and also
Spanish music, for which there is a big demand. The
new Duo-Art releases include several Spanish num-
bers, which are in great demand; one a recording of
Maria Carreras "Andaluza" No. 4 of "Four Spanish
Dances" and Eresco Berumen's Malaguena "Rumors
of the Caleta," No. 6 of "Souvenirs of Travel." Miss
Collins says the best sellers of the Q R S rolls are
"Sweet Little You," "Patsy" and "Did I Get by
Loving You."
OLD BASS HORN ON DISPLAY.
In the Boyer Music Store at Elkhart, Ind., there
is on display this week an old bass horn, which was
carried through the Civil War by Ed. Miles, of Syra-
cuse. The instrument is now owned by M. M.
Snavelv, of Goshen.
The Elite Music Publishing Co., New York; $100,-
OG0 capital.
LATEST GENNETT RELEASES
Usual Admirable Variety in Productions Found in
L:st Issued This Week.
Two new numbers sung by Frederick are included
in Green Label Record No. 10095 of the latest Gen-
nett list. They are Dreaming Alone in the Twilight
(Moore) and Duna (Pickthall-McGill), sung with ac-
companiment and violin obbligato. These are two
fine contributions to the Green Label list of Gennett
records by the successful American baritone. Mr.
Baer's voice possesses melody and richness of good
range and volume.
Homer Rodeheaver made the records for No. 5534,
which has Love Found a Way (Christianson-Gabriel)
and I . Love to Tell the Story (Hankey-Fischer).
Mr, Rodeheaver sings these religious numbers with
an expressive and devotional fervor. His voice, al-
ways powerful, never fails in its ease of distinct enun-
ciation, and every word is understandable.
Another standard Gennett record is No. 5525, made
by Lieut. Matt and his 106th Infantry Band: A
Hunting Scent (with descriptive effects) (Bucalossi)
and The Whistler and His Dog (with descriptive ef-
fects) (Pryor). Lieut. Matt and his 106th Infantry
Band are heard here in two somewhat different num-
bers than this organization usually plays. Both "A
Hunting Scene" and "The Whistler and His Dog" are
replete with artistic descriptive effects, adding im-
measurably to the appeal of the record.
"For Dancing—Go, Emmaline (fox-trot) (Brown)
and Lucille (fox-trot) (Gilbert-Silver), Bailey's
Lucky Seven.
Foreign (Spanish)—El Rosal Enfermo (danzon)
and La Chaparrita Vaciladora (danzon), La Orquesta
de Nava. These are two spirited Spanish dances.
Both are highly individualistic, showing the musical
accomplishments of these artists.
LATE VOCALSTYLE RELEASES.
The following Vocalstyle song and dance hits have
been released by the Vocalstyle Music Company, Cin-
cinnati: Lonely Little Melody (fox-trot); Put Away
a Little Ray of Golden Sunshine for a Rainy Day
(fox-trot); Ray and His Little Chevrolet (fox-trot);
Skin-a-Ma-Rink-a-Rink-a-ree (comedy song) (two-
step); Why Live a Lie? (fox-trot); Words (fox-trot).
C. G. CONN, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind.
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Famous Bandmasters and Orchestra Directors highly endorse and recommend the use of the
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Conn Instruments are noted for their ease of playing, light and reliable valve or key action;
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Conn Instruments are sent to any point in the LJ. S. subject to ten days free trial. Branch store
or agencies will be found in all large cities. Write for catalogues, prices, etc.
C. G. CONN, Ltd.
DEPT. MS.
ELKHART, IND.
Please do not remove the old ivories as
there is danger of the wood being broken.
Ivories will be returned if desired.
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