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PRESTO-TIMES
September 24, 1927
SMALL GOODS, MUSIC ROLLS AND SHEET MUSIC
NEW AMPICO RECORDINGS
Ampico Corporation, New York, Issued Octo-
ber Bulletin of Classical Selections
Ballads and Dance Music.
son-Burke (Black); 209101-E, Give Me a Night in
June, Fox; Trot C major. Friend (Lopez Assisted);
209111-E, Forgive Me, Fox Trot F major, Yellen-
Ager (Lopez Assisted); 209131-E, "Charmaine!" Waltz
F major, Rapee-Pollack (Shipmen Assisted); 209141-
E, I'll Always Remember You. Fox Trot F major
(Shipmen); 209151-E, Miss Annabelle Lee, Fox Trot
E Flat, Clare-Pollack (Lane).
CONN BALLROOM TROMBONE
Its Merits for Dance Music Purposes Considerably
Enhanced by New Tuning Device.
Increased uses for the trombone were assured when
C. G. Conn, Ltd., Elkhart, Ind., introduced its "Ball-
In the following bulletin of Ampico recordings for
room Model." Today this instrument has become
October the names of the recording artists are printed
famous throughout the country as the most up-to-
UNGER
SONGS
SELL
WELL
in parenthesis:
date and satisfactory instrument ever offered for
Characteristic selections—68113-H, A La Bien-
dance work by any manufacturer. Now the tuning
Aimee (To the Well Beloved), Op. 59, No. 2, Love Possibilities of Profit for Dealers Handling the Num- device new feature is incorporated, with no increase
Waltz, Schiitt (Lhevinne); 68123-H, Kreisleriana, Op.
in price.
bers Explained by Reading Publishers.
16, No. 2, B Flat, Schumann (Ornstein); 68153-H,
Six distinct advantages for the ballroom trombonist
The J. S. Unger Music House, publisher, Reading, —and for others, too— are now found in the Conn
Scherzo Humoristique "Le Chat et la Souris (The
Pa.,
reports
very
gratifying
success
with
its
fine
list
Cat and the Mouse), Copland (Copland).
"Ballroom Model" trombones. The newest is the
Melodious selections—68133, Nocturne, D Flat, De- of songs, many of which are being exploited nation- screw tuning device, making accurate adjustment
bussy (Chaloff); 68143-H, Andante Favori in F, ally by vaudeville stars and played by leading bands easy. This feature is based upon the same principle
The company has a very alluring as the well known Victor cornet device. The other
"Favorite Andante," Beethoven (Sklarevski); 68171-F, everywhere.
Narcissus, "Water Scenes," Op. 13, No. 4, Nevin proposition for dealers in which the profit possibili- five advantages are (1) The bell is closer to the
(Barth); 68193-H, Sonata, Second Movement, "Non ties are big. The following songs are among the mouthpiece, hence easier to reach for wow-wow busi-
Troppo lento," Ireland (Macbride); 68211-F, Nanette, best sellers in the Unger list:
ness; (2) the slides are locked to the bell by the
"Carolina' (I'm Coming Back to You); "Memories' patented lock; (3) balancer is furnished, installed;
Carroll (Carroll).
Dream";
"Supposing";
"Yes,
Dreams
Come
True";
Characteristic-brilliant selections—68161-F, 1. Brises
(4) the slides do not extend out so far, relieving the
(Breezes), Op. 29, No. 3, Schmitt. 2. Etude de Con- "The Man That Catches Me Must Have the Good
sagging weight; (5) the hand hold on the slides is so
cert (Concert Study), Op. 64, No. 3, A Flat, Mosz- Hard Cash"; "Your Arms Are Home Sweet Home placed as to give lighter and easier control.
to Ale," etc.
kowski (Williams).
In addition, of course, these "Ballroom Models"
Brilliant-melodious selections — 68183 - H, Sonata,
provide the matchless Conn tone, and the slides are
First Movement, "Allegro moderato," Ireland (Mac-
NUMERALS FOR RADIO CHANNELS.
of Connite, the special alloy which has made Conn
bride); 68203-H, Sonata, Third Movement, "con moto
slide action the talk of trombonists everywhere.
Designations of radio broadcasting channels by
moderato," Ireland (Macbride).
This model is built in three different bores, so that
numbers
as
well
as
by
call
letters,
to
facilitate
the
Ballads (with words)—2141-F, Italian Street Song,
the player may choose the one that suits him best.
Naughty Marietta, D Major, Young-Herbert (Fair- identification and location of the different waves on
child); 2151-F, 1. A Perfect Day, B Flat. 2. The the dials of receiving sets, is now being studied by
Crimson-Breasted Bird, A Flat, Jacobs-Bond (Jacobs- a special committee of the National Electrical Manu-
REMICK SONGS FAVORED
Bond); 2163-G, 1. In the Meadow, D Flat. 2. Roses facturers Association, according to L. B. F. Ray-
croft,
vice-president
of
the
Radio
Division
of
the
Are in Bloom, B Flat, Jacobs-Bond (Jacobs-Bond).
Recordings with words for singing—209063-F, association. The idea will be considered and pre- Preferences for Several Numbers in the Late List
Reported from Many Places in the Country.
Silver Moon, "My Maryland," Song F major, Don- sented at a meeting of the Radio Division, which
nelly-Romberg (Carroll); 209123-F, Mine, Song G will be held at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chi-
"Just Like a Butterfly," the new hit of Jerome
cago, Xov. 28 to Dec. 2. The suggestion was made
Flat, DeSylva-Hanley (Sims).
H. Remick & Co. is reported a "best seller" by sheet
by R. H. Langley of the Crosley Radio Corporation
Recordings without words for dancing—68223-F, of Cincinnati. John V. L. Hogan, past president of
music department managers in several cities. It is
Novelty Fox Trot Medley, No. 2. 1. Me and My the Institute of Radio Engineers, in commenting the outstanding favorite in Buffalo and in Chicago
Shadow. 2. At Sundown. 3. When Day Is Done. upon the proposal to number the waves, said that only. "A Night in June" comes near it as the choice
4. Mine. 5. Collette (Lane).
there is every scientific reason to continue the use of the song buyers. In Portland, Ore., the songs
Recordings with words for singing and dancing— of "kilocycle" designation of the channels.
named are also big sellers but "Swanee Shore" and
209071-E, Just Another Day Wasted Away, Fox
"Gorgeous" vie with them for popularity.
Trot G Major (Bargy); 209081-E, Bye-Bye, Pretty
Other Remick songs which continue favorites with
GERMAN
SHEET-MUSIC
BUSINESS.
Baby, Fox Trot E Flat, Gardner-Hamilton (Bargy);
In the report of the German Sheet-Music Publish- the song buyers are "Moonbeam Kiss Her for Me,"
209091-E, Just the Same, Fox Trot G major, Donald-
ers' Union for 1926 it is said by Musikalienhandel "No Wonder I'm Happy," "Four Leaf Clover,"
that hopes of improvement in the business are re- "Banjo Eyes," "Beneath Venetian Skies," "Under the
peatedly disappointed. The demand does not im- Stars," "Sally Rose," "When I Look at You," "The
prove, and costs do not lessen, whilst in France Whisper Song," "Hello Cutie" and "Blue Rover."
SONGS THAT LIVE AND SELL
there has been an improvement as to cost. Output
OPERA W I T H P H O N O G R A P H .
CONTINUOUSLY
has been about as high as in the preceding year.
A novel scheme for enabling any group to enjoy
New
pieces
numbered
5,570,
against
5,646
in
1925,
"Carolina" (I'm Coming Back to You.) "Mem-
2,404 being serious music. Music in the home used grand opera with the aid of the phonograph has been
ories Dream," "Supposing," "Yes, Dreams Come
proposed by the National Bureau for the Advance-
lo cause the greatest demand for sheet music, but
True," "The Man That Catches Me Must Have
this demand is lessening because of radio and me- ment of Music. That plan is described in a pam-
the Good Hard Cash," "Your Arms Are Home
chanical musical instruments. The consequence is phlet, "Giving Opera with the Phonograph," issued
Sweet Home to Me," Etc.
that
chamber and orchestral music is becoming more without charge by the bureau from its headquarters,
Exploited nationally by hundreds of the leading stars
in all parts of U. S. A. Special prices for a STARTER
and more the chief support of the music publisher, 45 West 45th street, New York Citv.
to DEALERS, 10c each.
(Unsold copies can be
except in the case of extensive works, such as operas
exchanged.) Sell for 25 to 35c net. Big- profit, no risk.
ORDER NOW—Offer good for a limited time only.
The Yehle Dry Goods Co., Maryville, Mo., has
and symphonies. Foreign business has not greatly
improved, except slightly with Holland, Switzer- installed a music department.
J. S. Unger Music House, Pub., Reading, Penn.
land, Scandinavia, and lately with Japan.
SINTERS
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ORCHESTRA ROLLS
of De Kalb, Illinois
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expert workmen.
The most celebrated Artists use and endorse Conn Instruments.
Famous Bandmasters and Orchestra Directors highly endorse and recommend the use of the
Conn Instruments in their organizations.
Conn Instruments are noted for their ease of playing, light and reliable valve or key action;
quick response, rich tonal quality, perfect intonation, tone carrying quality, artisticness of design,
beautiful finish and reliable construction.
Conn Instruments ere sent to aviy point in the U. S. subject to ten days free trial. Branch stores
•r agencies will be found in all large cities. Write for catalogues, prices, etc.
C G. CONN, Ltd.
DEPT. MS.
ELKHART, IND.
The Best for Automatic Playing Pianos
Organs and Orchestrions
Whether you sell automatic playing in-
struments or not, it will pay you to
handle and be able to furnish
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