Music Trade Review
Issue: 1906 Vol. 43 N. 26 - Page 48
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48
THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
MTKETWOKLD
Was the lesson learned? Not a bit of it. The
MUNICIPAL MUSIC IN ENGLAND
delegation of publishers was accompanied to
Washington by the same two distinguished com- Making Great Headway—Best of Music Played
Regular Between-Holiday Quietness—No Great
posers and musicians who had appeared before,
Disaster
During
the Past
Year—Copy-
—A Lesson This Country May Copy With
and one other had a statement read. Otherwise
right Hearing Question of the Hour—Some
Advantage—Musicians Kept Busy.
the vast army of composers—high and low degree
Mistakes Made in Overlooking Composer's
—had only a vicarious representation through
Exact Status—A
Publisher Analyzes the
Municipal music is fast gaining ground in
the publishers. Endeavors to remedy this weak- England; in fact, more so than in this country.
Situation in an Interesting Way.
ness are being made, and doubtless they will be Margate, for example, sets aside a small fund
for the purpose of engaging a band, and the in-
Between the two principal holidays of the successful.
Of the outlook and current state of affairs a come derived from the letting of chairs is so
year business is rather quiet with publishers on
regular catalogue listings, with houses having publisher said to The Review: "You know this considerable that the authorities can afford to
drawing productions the busiest. The year, week is practically a dead one so far as the pay the band and pocket a sum of $10,000 to be
however, has closed with no great disaster in business of the publisher goes. We look for- devoted to the reduction of the rates.
the trade, excepting the gradual squeeze on ward to next month, however, for a general
But it is at Bournemouth that the most has
prices brought about by the cupidity and poor awakening, and about the middle of January been accomplished. Municipal music there was
business methods that will doubtless always be sheet music will be humming. Yes, our inter- born in 1893. Ten years later the five hundredth
inseparable from the publication of popular, est in the copyright bill has reached an acute of these concepts took place. Up to the close
music, from the writing to the marketing. Firms stage, and we are hustling to get the composers of the last season of symphony concerts, which
of standing and capital are learning that con- and musicians to take a greater interest in the occurred in the middle of May, no less than 23S
cerns which "cut the heart out of prices" arc measure. They leave this work for the pub- works had been played since the previous Oc-
good people to leave severely alone. Their lisher, but, as has been demonstrated, it is an tober, of which twenty-four were new and sev-
erroneous way of looking at the matter, espe- enteen more or less old compositions by British
"money is tainted," so to speak.
Next to the price question, the campaign to cially as the fellows on the other side have composers. Further, after the five hundredth
secure the passage of the copyright bill, now be- pounded us good and hard for this very dis- concert the catalogue showed that no less than
fore Congress, is assuming an aggressive stage. crepancy, and they were right. I believe the 891 different works—symphonies, overtures, bal-
lets, suites, and the like—had been performed,
It doea seem inexplicable that the publishers bill will go through eventually."
and
of these, 83 were actual "first performances,"
were so short-sighted as to overlook the com-
44 "first performances in England"; out of 114,
poser's exact and important status in this im-
ESPOSITO'S CANTATA "DEIRDRE "
the work of British musicians, no less than 71
portant controversy. The bill is primarily for
the benefit of composers, musicians, writers, Has Been Published by the Syndicate Publish- were given their baptism of fire.
The musicians in this band are kept busy all
ing Co., of Chicago—Work Will be Sung by
etc., and not for the publisher per se, as many
the time. On this point the London Telegraph
Chicago Choral Society on Feb. 3, 1907.
seem to think. The attack of the opposition on
remarks: "Each afternoon (except Thursday)
this vulnerable point a t the first hearings in
and
evening the 'section orchestra' appears,
June last, before the Congressional committees,
Michael Espositos prize cantata, "Deirdre," is
should have been sufficient to prepare the pub- to be produced by the Irish Choral Society of with popular entertainers, in the Winter Gar-
dens. On Thursday afternoon the complete or-
lishers to cover themselves in this respect when
Chicago for the first time in America at Orches-
the national legislators were again ready to tral Hall, under the direction of Thomas Tay- chestra holds its classical concert; on the pier
listen to arguments pro and con on the bill. lor Drill on February 3, 1907. This wonderful- the full military band plays from 11:15 to 12:45
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings,
ly beautiful and melodious composition, so ex-
while on the remaining three mornings of the
pressive of the temperament of the Gaelic race,
week the full orchestra takes its place. But
NOW READY
is destined to be added to the repertoire of lead- there is more yet, for each afternoon (except
ing choral societies by reason of its intrinsic Thursday), from lour to five and each evening
A Selection from
merits.
from eight to ten, the 'section military baud'
The great interest aroused in the music of occupies the pier. It is, then, hardly exaggera-
FRANCIS, DAY & HUNTER'S
Ireland through the Work of the Irish Choral tion to say that music is almost incessant at
Latest Budget of Successes
Society of Chicago, and kindred organizations Bournemouth under the municipality for nearly
in other cities, have made it advisable to issue twelve hours a day. So successful has this bold
Leslie Stuart'a Chef d'Oeuvre
an American edition of Esposito's great work. venture proved that the city fathers are said to
This has been done by the Syndicate Publishing be seriously contemplating the building of a
Co., of 328-34 Dearborn street, Chicago. It is new music room."
admirably
gotten up in every respect, the cover,
Francis, Day & Hunter, 15
in colors, being of Gaelic design.
Bee & Delano are the proprietors of a new
After a perusal of this work the wonder is
that a composition of such extraordinary merit music store in Camden, Me.
has been so long unknown in this country. Es-
posito ranks among the leading composers of
Another Chappell Production Success.
Ireland, where he is exercising a potent influence
for musical good. The words of the cantata are
Is ol Interest to all dealers—we furnish
by T. W. Rolleston, one of the active forces in the
yon with any quantity of our new
revival movement in Ireland and a poet of no
thematic catalogues without charge.
We publish "The Good Old U. S. A./*
mean attainments.
"Just a Little Rocking Chair and You,"
The poem by Mr. Rolleston is one of marvel-
"Keep On the Sunny Side," and other
ous if somewhat weird beauty. I t Is founded
big hits.
Music by IVAN CARYLL and LIONEL MONCKTON.
on the "Lamentable Fate of the Children of
Let us get In touch with you—write us.
Real Song Hits of Same Are:
Ursa," known in Irish literature as one of "The
"I Don't Know But I Guess."
Three Sorrows of Story Telling." It is an old
" Coquin de Printemp."
"In Rotterdam.
heroic tale that has been told among the Gael
3
125 W. 37th Street, New York
since the beginning of the Christian era, when
the tragedy was enacted. The music by Mr.
Complete Tocal icore and Separate Numbers of
Esposito beautifully interprets the spirit of the
9t
U
poem. The work of the Irish Choral So-
ciety is such as to lend interest to any composi-
Book and Lyric* by CHAS. EMERSON COOK.
(GEORGE L. STANDEN)
Music by LUCIUS HOSMBR.
tion they render, and the publication of an Amer-
Featuring the well-known prima donna,
ican edition of the work at this time is likely
51 West 28th Street, New York
Mme. LILLIAN BLAUVELT.
to prove a profitable venture for the publishers.
Supplementary Song* In the following productions :
REVIEW OF TRADE CONDITIONS.
"The BeUe of Mayfair
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
Bhe
Spriivg CRickeiv
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
CHAPPELL & CO., Ltd. L W
PUBLISHERS' DISTRIBUTING CO.
THE ROSE OF THE ALHAMBRA
EDNA MAT'S New Musical Play,
"THE CATCH OF THB SEASON."
"RAINING"
By Jerome D. Kern
SHUBKKT BBOS.' English Musical Comedy Success,
"THB EARL AND THB OIRL."
"HOW'D YOU LIKE TO SPOON WITH MB."
Max. C. Eugene's hit, "IN ROSBLAND" Intermwso
Published bv
T. B. H A R M S C O .
2« W«st 44th St.
NEW YORK
VERDI'S BIRTHPLACE HONORED.
The Italian Parliament has decided to make
the house in which Verdi, the composer, was
born a national monument and to allow the mu-
sical conservatory of Parma to assume care of
the building.
JOBBERS ONLY
We do NOT PUBLISH Music, SELLING AGENTS
exclusively.
Cirry Music of all the Publishers. Wa solicit the
Sheet Music Business of Dealers throughout the country.
Orders properly taken care of and goods promptly shipped.
48
THE
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
MTKETWOKLD
Was the lesson learned? Not a bit of it. The
MUNICIPAL MUSIC IN ENGLAND
delegation of publishers was accompanied to
Washington by the same two distinguished com- Making Great Headway—Best of Music Played
Regular Between-Holiday Quietness—No Great
posers and musicians who had appeared before,
Disaster
During
the Past
Year—Copy-
—A Lesson This Country May Copy With
and one other had a statement read. Otherwise
right Hearing Question of the Hour—Some
Advantage—Musicians Kept Busy.
the vast army of composers—high and low degree
Mistakes Made in Overlooking Composer's
—had only a vicarious representation through
Exact Status—A
Publisher Analyzes the
Municipal music is fast gaining ground in
the publishers. Endeavors to remedy this weak- England; in fact, more so than in this country.
Situation in an Interesting Way.
ness are being made, and doubtless they will be Margate, for example, sets aside a small fund
for the purpose of engaging a band, and the in-
Between the two principal holidays of the successful.
Of the outlook and current state of affairs a come derived from the letting of chairs is so
year business is rather quiet with publishers on
regular catalogue listings, with houses having publisher said to The Review: "You know this considerable that the authorities can afford to
drawing productions the busiest. The year, week is practically a dead one so far as the pay the band and pocket a sum of $10,000 to be
however, has closed with no great disaster in business of the publisher goes. We look for- devoted to the reduction of the rates.
the trade, excepting the gradual squeeze on ward to next month, however, for a general
But it is at Bournemouth that the most has
prices brought about by the cupidity and poor awakening, and about the middle of January been accomplished. Municipal music there was
business methods that will doubtless always be sheet music will be humming. Yes, our inter- born in 1893. Ten years later the five hundredth
inseparable from the publication of popular, est in the copyright bill has reached an acute of these concepts took place. Up to the close
music, from the writing to the marketing. Firms stage, and we are hustling to get the composers of the last season of symphony concerts, which
of standing and capital are learning that con- and musicians to take a greater interest in the occurred in the middle of May, no less than 23S
cerns which "cut the heart out of prices" arc measure. They leave this work for the pub- works had been played since the previous Oc-
good people to leave severely alone. Their lisher, but, as has been demonstrated, it is an tober, of which twenty-four were new and sev-
erroneous way of looking at the matter, espe- enteen more or less old compositions by British
"money is tainted," so to speak.
Next to the price question, the campaign to cially as the fellows on the other side have composers. Further, after the five hundredth
secure the passage of the copyright bill, now be- pounded us good and hard for this very dis- concert the catalogue showed that no less than
fore Congress, is assuming an aggressive stage. crepancy, and they were right. I believe the 891 different works—symphonies, overtures, bal-
lets, suites, and the like—had been performed,
It doea seem inexplicable that the publishers bill will go through eventually."
and
of these, 83 were actual "first performances,"
were so short-sighted as to overlook the com-
44 "first performances in England"; out of 114,
poser's exact and important status in this im-
ESPOSITO'S CANTATA "DEIRDRE "
the work of British musicians, no less than 71
portant controversy. The bill is primarily for
the benefit of composers, musicians, writers, Has Been Published by the Syndicate Publish- were given their baptism of fire.
The musicians in this band are kept busy all
ing Co., of Chicago—Work Will be Sung by
etc., and not for the publisher per se, as many
the time. On this point the London Telegraph
Chicago Choral Society on Feb. 3, 1907.
seem to think. The attack of the opposition on
remarks: "Each afternoon (except Thursday)
this vulnerable point a t the first hearings in
and
evening the 'section orchestra' appears,
June last, before the Congressional committees,
Michael Espositos prize cantata, "Deirdre," is
should have been sufficient to prepare the pub- to be produced by the Irish Choral Society of with popular entertainers, in the Winter Gar-
dens. On Thursday afternoon the complete or-
lishers to cover themselves in this respect when
Chicago for the first time in America at Orches-
the national legislators were again ready to tral Hall, under the direction of Thomas Tay- chestra holds its classical concert; on the pier
listen to arguments pro and con on the bill. lor Drill on February 3, 1907. This wonderful- the full military band plays from 11:15 to 12:45
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings,
ly beautiful and melodious composition, so ex-
while on the remaining three mornings of the
pressive of the temperament of the Gaelic race,
week the full orchestra takes its place. But
NOW READY
is destined to be added to the repertoire of lead- there is more yet, for each afternoon (except
ing choral societies by reason of its intrinsic Thursday), from lour to five and each evening
A Selection from
merits.
from eight to ten, the 'section military baud'
The great interest aroused in the music of occupies the pier. It is, then, hardly exaggera-
FRANCIS, DAY & HUNTER'S
Ireland through the Work of the Irish Choral tion to say that music is almost incessant at
Latest Budget of Successes
Society of Chicago, and kindred organizations Bournemouth under the municipality for nearly
in other cities, have made it advisable to issue twelve hours a day. So successful has this bold
Leslie Stuart'a Chef d'Oeuvre
an American edition of Esposito's great work. venture proved that the city fathers are said to
This has been done by the Syndicate Publishing be seriously contemplating the building of a
Co., of 328-34 Dearborn street, Chicago. It is new music room."
admirably
gotten up in every respect, the cover,
Francis, Day & Hunter, 15
in colors, being of Gaelic design.
Bee & Delano are the proprietors of a new
After a perusal of this work the wonder is
that a composition of such extraordinary merit music store in Camden, Me.
has been so long unknown in this country. Es-
posito ranks among the leading composers of
Another Chappell Production Success.
Ireland, where he is exercising a potent influence
for musical good. The words of the cantata are
Is ol Interest to all dealers—we furnish
by T. W. Rolleston, one of the active forces in the
yon with any quantity of our new
revival movement in Ireland and a poet of no
thematic catalogues without charge.
We publish "The Good Old U. S. A./*
mean attainments.
"Just a Little Rocking Chair and You,"
The poem by Mr. Rolleston is one of marvel-
"Keep On the Sunny Side," and other
ous if somewhat weird beauty. I t Is founded
big hits.
Music by IVAN CARYLL and LIONEL MONCKTON.
on the "Lamentable Fate of the Children of
Let us get In touch with you—write us.
Real Song Hits of Same Are:
Ursa," known in Irish literature as one of "The
"I Don't Know But I Guess."
Three Sorrows of Story Telling." It is an old
" Coquin de Printemp."
"In Rotterdam.
heroic tale that has been told among the Gael
3
125 W. 37th Street, New York
since the beginning of the Christian era, when
the tragedy was enacted. The music by Mr.
Complete Tocal icore and Separate Numbers of
Esposito beautifully interprets the spirit of the
9t
U
poem. The work of the Irish Choral So-
ciety is such as to lend interest to any composi-
Book and Lyric* by CHAS. EMERSON COOK.
(GEORGE L. STANDEN)
Music by LUCIUS HOSMBR.
tion they render, and the publication of an Amer-
Featuring the well-known prima donna,
ican edition of the work at this time is likely
51 West 28th Street, New York
Mme. LILLIAN BLAUVELT.
to prove a profitable venture for the publishers.
Supplementary Song* In the following productions :
REVIEW OF TRADE CONDITIONS.
"The BeUe of Mayfair
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
Bhe
Spriivg CRickeiv
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
CHAPPELL & CO., Ltd. L W
PUBLISHERS' DISTRIBUTING CO.
THE ROSE OF THE ALHAMBRA
EDNA MAT'S New Musical Play,
"THE CATCH OF THB SEASON."
"RAINING"
By Jerome D. Kern
SHUBKKT BBOS.' English Musical Comedy Success,
"THB EARL AND THB OIRL."
"HOW'D YOU LIKE TO SPOON WITH MB."
Max. C. Eugene's hit, "IN ROSBLAND" Intermwso
Published bv
T. B. H A R M S C O .
2« W«st 44th St.
NEW YORK
VERDI'S BIRTHPLACE HONORED.
The Italian Parliament has decided to make
the house in which Verdi, the composer, was
born a national monument and to allow the mu-
sical conservatory of Parma to assume care of
the building.
JOBBERS ONLY
We do NOT PUBLISH Music, SELLING AGENTS
exclusively.
Cirry Music of all the Publishers. Wa solicit the
Sheet Music Business of Dealers throughout the country.
Orders properly taken care of and goods promptly shipped.
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