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PRESTO-TIMES
June-July, 1937
"We are pleased to note the increasing interest by
dealers in the prospects of a revival of a renewed
player piano and player music. There is no question
in my mind that a new line of players properly pre-
sented will meet with encouragement and substantial
sales. We have believed for a long time that there
would be a return to players and have put forth every
effort on the part of piano player music to meet a
demand for music rolls, and even with the players
SHEET MUSIC
INTEREST SHOWN BY COMPOSER-
we are noting a revival of interest and revival of
A
correspondent
of
Presto-Times
inquires
concern-
PUBLISHERS
ing the following pieces of music, stating that he can- orders for music."
However, there is in sight a pedal power player
not secure them in Boston, Mass., where he resides.
Unusual interest is shown just now in the issuing
Diligent inquiry from Presto-Times' office failed to fit a modern piano of the console-vertical type.
of music from more local and inland town head-
to discover that any of these selections are now in Developments are not far enough along (at this writ-
quarters. Many composers, not being able to make
ing) to announce this new instrument; in fact, it may
satisfactory arrangements with large music publish- print. Tf any dealer or individual who reads this item
never "get to market," but it probably will, and, based
ing houses for publication and proper distribution of can supply the selections, please communicate with
on what can be seen of developments so far, it will
Q.
W.
Moran.
16
Gray
St.,
Boston,
Mass.
their compositions, now arrange to have them printed
Bass song, "A Wreck on the Tide of Time,'' Arthur be an article dealers have been looking and hoping
as published at their own home town or some other
for. There may be an announcement and showing of
desirable headquarters, making arrangements for ad- W. Lan (Royal Music). Instrumental: "Garden of
this instrument at the music trade convention in New
Eden
Waltzes,"
C.
F.
Bauer
(Lyon
&
Healy);
"La
vertising, sales publicity and general distribution
Zurita Intermezzo," Florence MacPherson); "The York in July.
direct from their own headquarters instead of from
The "Ampico" piano announced by the Aeolian
Rose Queen Mazurka," W. H. Keifer (C. L. Barn-
the large metropolitan districts and through extensive
house); !,'The Butterfly Mazurka," Lee Grabbe (Lyon American Corporation is, practically, a reproducing
music publishing concerns which oftentimes cannot
& Healy); "Down the Line March Two Step," Roy piano built into the smaller frame; the vertical type
give attention to many worthy and worthwhile com-
Myers (Thompson Music Co.); "Douglas Club Two casing, and controlled by electric current in the same
positions.
Step,"
Geo. Schleiffarth (Windsor or National); "On manner as the standard reproducing grands, using
The Otto Zimmerman Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, prob-
to
Texas
Range March and Two Step," Mattie Sproul likewise Ampico and other music rolls.
ably the biggest general music printing establishment
Thompson (Marquette Publishing Co.).
in the country, are well, known and reliable suppliers
LOEPPERT-BARGMANN
of music printing and engraving and have extensive
Friends and acquaintances of Miss Agnes Loeppert
clientele among composers in getting out sheet music
HOW ABOUT PLAYERS?
in the music trades industries and profession and
and making it ready for distribution.
A representative of Presto-Times recently met one
Of several correspondents who have written to among amateur musical people of Chicago are ex-
of the officials of this house, who stated to him that
Presto-Times during the past ten or twelve months, tending- to her best wishes and congratulations and,
similarly, to the fortunate young man, Theodore
the custom of issuing one's own compositions is be- referring pro and con, yes and no, about how a piano
Bargmann. The wedding took place at the Fowler-
coming common. Anyone interested in having music player of the pedal and bellows power type might be
printed or engraved, in preference to turning such
a success these days, one of these propounds, in a Clifton Methodist church, of which the pastor is the
Rev. Dr. Adam Loeppert.
material to general music publishing houses, can
plain, honest fashion this inquiry: "Why not the piano
Mr. Bargmann is connected with the Wells-Gardner
have their work done with great care by the Zim- player again; what about it?"
Co., radio manufacturers, Chicago. The bride, nee
merman music printing house. The Zimmerman
Frankly speaking, Presto-Times does not know
Loeppert, has been a valued associate of Presto-Times
establishment is also prepared to issue parts for all definitely "what about it." It's a big piece of work,
for several years. Possessed of rare talent in piano
combinations of bands and orchestras, large, medium a real expert's job, to start everything new again in
and organ mastery, pupil of the eminent organist,
or small, and to furnish arrangements of composi- piano player making and a more trying one to resur-
Arthur Dunham, F.R.C.O., Mrs. Bargmann has held
tions. The Otto Zimmerman & Son Co. will give valu-
rect the old player or any part of what remains of
able advice.
it, regardless of patents that have continued in force the position of organist at one of Chicago's churches
for a number of years and has gained a well-merited
since the instrument was laid to rest with many
valedictions and offerings of "peace be to thine ashes." reputation as pianist, organist and accompanist
Above all this, however, the delightful personality and
At any rate it can be said that if the return of the charming character of the young lady have won to
OUR LINE OF PUBLICATIONS
player in a form of construction to be easily played
her admiring hosts of friends.
Will Bring Business to You
and enjoyable and that will help induce manual study
Music for Bands, Orchestras, Drum Corps.
of the piano and help develop some degree of tech-
VOCAL MUSIC IN GREAT VARIETY
nique along with musical cultivation, then let's have
A VERY HAPPY TRAP DRUMMER
Let Us Tell You How to Sell Music and
it and give it a good tryout. No player was ever used
(). F. Rominger, eminent trap drummer and mem-
in the old days that did not give someone some good. ber of the municipal band of Long Beach, Calif., con-
Make Money.
R. A. Rose of the Imperial industrial Corporation, ducter of which is Clark, is now at home in his new
Erery Dealer Should Sell Musical Publications
Chicago, branch supply house, says concerning a
home just built for him at 3843 Pine avenue. Long
manifest renewed interest in automatic playing pianos:
Beach. Mr. Rominger has been anticipating this de-
M. WITMARK & SONS
lightful occasion for a long while and its fulfillment
619 West 54th Street
New York City
marks a real epoch in the life of a busy and success-
Suite 600 Lyon & Healy Bldg.,
Chicago, Illinois
ful musician. The living room in his house, which
A Song of the Open
A Song of the Wild
extends from front length from either side of the
house, makes the south side upwards of 54 feet and
37 feet across the main part of the house. There are
Music by Dorothy Canon;
WORDS FOR MUSIC
two bedrooms.
Words by Mason O. Brouse
This advertiser has a choice selection of
Mr. Rominger's nsw habitation, which he says is
LYRICS FOR MUSIC
ALSO A TOPICAL; SONG OF THE DAY:
a real home, is fitted with about everything necessary
to make a man and a family happy. At the alley is
Will cooperate with composers for production of
The Dance Sensation of N. W. Colorado,
a building for use of his car, workshop and the like.
ballads and various forms of songs, choruses, etc.
He is about four and a half miles from the Audito-
Address: Lyrics for Music, Care of Presto-Times
rium, practically twelve minutes' drive on a fine boule-
vard, and seventeen miles from the center of Los
WALTZ
Angeles. The house is stucco and Monterrey style.
Have you a cutomer that wants a particular type of
any second-hand instrument? Advertise for it ii the
All Presto-Times can add is: "Lucky boy! Hap-
PRESTO-TIMES classified columns.
OTHER GOOD SELLERS to be brought
piness ever more to thee."
PUBLISHERS
COMPOSERS
"COLORADO'S CALLING"
"BROADWAY SWEET-
HEART"
out in the near future. Watch for them.
BANDS
One of many indications showing the activity pre-
vailing among young people in the various public
schools of Chicago, the Chicago Daily News in a
recent issue published a page giving groups of pupils
and individual photographs of youngsters showing
numerous gatherings at rehearsals and also in
on display in room 720, Hotel New Yorker..
BROUSE & CANON, Publishers their
connection with school entertainments.
CRAIG. COLORADO
TARG & DINNER Inc. CHICAGO
In a slogan contest recently conducted by the.
Byerly Music House of Peoria, 111., the main prize
went to Tommy Bickel, a nine-year-old boy living at
104 S. Poplar St., that city. Tommy's slogan was
"Byerly Builds Better Bands." His prize was a $67
ENGRAVERS AND LITHOGRAPHERS
snare drum with his name engraved on it. This is
how the event came about: The Peoria Music Com-
PRINT A N Y T H I N G IN MUSIC - BY ANY PROCESS
pany asked for a slogan during a consolidated band
ESTIMATES GLADLY FURNISHED
concert play in that city early last fall by a number
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RE F E RE NC E S , ANY PUBLISHER.
of school bands in the state. The Clinton grade school
THE OTTO ZIMMERMAN &-SON CO.JNC
band, of which Tommy is a member, participated in
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