Music Trade Review
Issue: 1911 Vol. 53 N. 9 - Page 44
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THE
44
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
and that the rate of $•*> per hundred copies is the
rule rather than the exception with a large number
of houses. With the cost of publishing music
averaging about what it does in this country, and
with less demand for the music, the British pub-
lisher seems to have a big problem to manage if
What the European Composer Wants.
he is to come out ahead. It may alleviate the
It is pointed out that even the Europeans them-
BDWAtD LTMAN BILL - Editor and Proprietor
selves are passing up the majority of the new financial aches of some New York publishers to
J. B. SPILLANE, Managing Editor
learn that the low-price evil is not purely local.
comic operas written by composers of their own
Regarding a Standard Size for Music.
nationalities, with a general view to ultimate pro-
B. B. WILSON, Editor Music Section
An English proposal to standardize the size of
duction in the United States, and yet the com-
Pa»Usae4 Krery Saturday at 1 Maalsea arenas. New York
sheet music is treated with scant courtesy by many
posers, in the face of partial failure in their own
SOISCBIPTION. (lacludlng postage), United States an.Ji
of the music merchants of Great Britain, accord-
iancls, consider that they are being harshly dealt
Mexico, 12.00 per year; Caaada, $».6O; all ether ooua
tries, $4.00.
with if the American managers do not seem in- ing to Music, of London. It is declared to be
feasible but not worth the trouble. "So long as a
clined to pay at least $10,000 for the rights in
Tclcplioaea-Naaabera 4677 u 4 4678 Gramercy
this country. Unquestionably the day of Viennese piece of music is of convenient size and shape
Comeetlng aJl Dcpsu-tmenta
for the music desk, that is all that is required.
opera in the United States has reached its zenith,
NEW YORK. SEPTEMBER 2, 1 • 11 and is now on the decline. The time has come The raising of the question has brought once more
again when the musical show will be judged on its to the surface that time-worn question: When will
merits rather than by the nationality of the com- someone invent a music desk for the piano which
All matter of every nature intended
poser. On such a basis only will the Viennese will secure the standing up on the desk of music
for this department should be addressed
placed upon it?"
opera make good in America during the season
The Editor Music Section Music Trade
to
come
and
those
following.
Review, 1 Madison Avenue, New York.
nese opera with music by Leo Fall, has already
proven a success during the present week, but be-
cause a few of the operas meet with success, owing
to their intrinsic merit, it does not go to prove
that America is still "Viennese mad."
WITMARK "HITS" IN ENGLAND.
The Reaction Now Noticeable.
COMMENTS B Y -
According to two music publishers who have
just returned from tours of Europe, both gentle-
men being greatly interested in the musical comedy
and comic opera situation here and abroad, the
day of Viennese and other foreign comic operas
in America is fast drawing to a close, and the
only hope for the foreign composer is to get out
of the rut and offer a comic opera that does not
depend upon numbers of the "kiss waltz" variety
for success. The claim is made that the large
majority of the foreign composers, perceiving what
success attended Lehar's "Merry Widow," have
followed in his footsteps to a large extent, rather
than offer something entirely original in concep-
tion, with the consequent risk. While it is con-
ceded that several of the numerous foreign pro-
ductions to be offered here during the coming
season stand an excellent chance of proving suc-
cessful, especially "The Count of Luxembourg"
and "The Quaker Girl," it is held that the majority
are foredoomed to failure. "The Siren," the Vien
According to the returning travelers the reac-
"Baby Rose" Sung and Whistled Throughout
tion is strongly noticeable throughout Europe, and
London and the Provinces—Vesta Victoria's
especially in England, and there bids fair to be a
Successful Number.
strong invasion of Europe by American musical
comedies in the near future. Arrangements have
"Baby Rose," the fascinating novelty number
already been made by at least one N'ew which was written by that versatile composer,
York publishing house for the production of
George Christie, has made as big a stir in Eng-
several American successes in various foreign land as in this country, where it is being sung
cities, both in England and on the Con- from coast to coast. London has become en-
tinent, and from the manner in which the music thusiastic over "Baby Rose." Since its first ap-
of the pieces has been received the prospects are pearance in the huge metropolis, where it made
that the few shows will be followed by many more. a big sensation, it is being whistled and sung
While the amounts paid for the producing rights everywhere, not only in London, but the prov-
of the American productions in Europe have, of inces. The critic attached to The Era said in
course, not been made public, it is safe to say that
reference to "Baby Rose:" "America has sup-
if the European producer were asked to put up plied us with many catchy- melodies. The most
half what is demanded of the American producer recent is an infectious composition bearing the
by foreign composers, the cases of heart failure title 'Baby Rose.' The lirst English singer of
would show a remarkable increase. Here's hoping the song is Miss Gladys Re Veil, who is com-
that many musical comedies by American com- paratively new to London audiences, proves con-
posers be added to our list of exports.
clusively that she nas brought her goods to the
right market. With such songs as 'Baby Rose'
British Publishers Have Their Troubles.
It is reported that the British music publishers her success is assured." Louis Weslyn wrote the
have their own little troubles with selling prices, words of this popular number. Vesta Victoria,
'ALL ALONE 11
"ALL ABOARD FOR BLANKET B A Y "
"IT'S GOT TO BE SOMEONE THAT I LOVE"
We are publishers of the following
Successful Productions
"THE COUNT of LUXEMBOURG"
"THE QUAKER GIRL"
"GIPSY LOVE"
"THE PINK LADY"
"PEGGY"
"THE SLIM PRINCESS"
"THE ARCADIANS"
"THE BALKAN PRINCESS"
"HAVANA"
"THE CLIMAX"
"UNDER THE YUM YUM TREE"
lHARRY VON TILZER MUSIC PUBLISHING COMPANY
ADDRESS ALL MAIL TO
NEW YORK OFFICE
Most Beautiful Child Ballad Written
In Years.
"Will The Roses
Bloom In Heaven?"
By Chas. K. Harris
Columbia Theatre Bldg.
Broadway and 47th St.
C H A P P E L L & CO., L t d .
41 East 34th St., New York
MEYER COHEN, Mgr.
125 West 43d Street, New Tort City
This is a collection
of twenty-eight beautiful
compositions,
especially
adapted and arranged for
cornet solo with piano ac-
companiment by W. Paris
Chambers. The very fact
that Mr. Chambers, fa-
mous as a virtuoso and
musician, has arranged
the music, will be a suffi-
cient guarantee to any
cornetist, of the excel-
lence of this folio. Par-
ticular attention is drawn
to the infinitely great va-
riety of the contents,
making the collection one
that will be useful on
every occasion. Price
(Cornet with Piano Accom.), 75 cents.
HINDS. NOBLE & ELDREDGE. 31-35 West 15th Street, New York.
Just
Just
Published
Published
THE
ROOT EDITION BEAUTIFUL
Trade Supplied by the MoKlnley Music Co., Chicago and INew York:
The Root Edition Beautiful it belac advertised is every musical magazine in this country. S00.000 music teachers are being supplied with catalogs containing tkematie and d*>
•eription *f M«k pies*. If yo« do not supply the demands you wiU hare for the edition itis because you lack interest in the newest publications and that means you are not up-to-oata,
Write for samples.
MUSIC? COMPANY
CHICAGO
AND N B W YORK
THE
44
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
and that the rate of $•*> per hundred copies is the
rule rather than the exception with a large number
of houses. With the cost of publishing music
averaging about what it does in this country, and
with less demand for the music, the British pub-
lisher seems to have a big problem to manage if
What the European Composer Wants.
he is to come out ahead. It may alleviate the
It is pointed out that even the Europeans them-
BDWAtD LTMAN BILL - Editor and Proprietor
selves are passing up the majority of the new financial aches of some New York publishers to
J. B. SPILLANE, Managing Editor
learn that the low-price evil is not purely local.
comic operas written by composers of their own
Regarding a Standard Size for Music.
nationalities, with a general view to ultimate pro-
B. B. WILSON, Editor Music Section
An English proposal to standardize the size of
duction in the United States, and yet the com-
Pa»Usae4 Krery Saturday at 1 Maalsea arenas. New York
sheet music is treated with scant courtesy by many
posers, in the face of partial failure in their own
SOISCBIPTION. (lacludlng postage), United States an.Ji
of the music merchants of Great Britain, accord-
iancls, consider that they are being harshly dealt
Mexico, 12.00 per year; Caaada, $».6O; all ether ooua
tries, $4.00.
with if the American managers do not seem in- ing to Music, of London. It is declared to be
feasible but not worth the trouble. "So long as a
clined to pay at least $10,000 for the rights in
Tclcplioaea-Naaabera 4677 u 4 4678 Gramercy
this country. Unquestionably the day of Viennese piece of music is of convenient size and shape
Comeetlng aJl Dcpsu-tmenta
for the music desk, that is all that is required.
opera in the United States has reached its zenith,
NEW YORK. SEPTEMBER 2, 1 • 11 and is now on the decline. The time has come The raising of the question has brought once more
again when the musical show will be judged on its to the surface that time-worn question: When will
merits rather than by the nationality of the com- someone invent a music desk for the piano which
All matter of every nature intended
poser. On such a basis only will the Viennese will secure the standing up on the desk of music
for this department should be addressed
placed upon it?"
opera make good in America during the season
The Editor Music Section Music Trade
to
come
and
those
following.
Review, 1 Madison Avenue, New York.
nese opera with music by Leo Fall, has already
proven a success during the present week, but be-
cause a few of the operas meet with success, owing
to their intrinsic merit, it does not go to prove
that America is still "Viennese mad."
WITMARK "HITS" IN ENGLAND.
The Reaction Now Noticeable.
COMMENTS B Y -
According to two music publishers who have
just returned from tours of Europe, both gentle-
men being greatly interested in the musical comedy
and comic opera situation here and abroad, the
day of Viennese and other foreign comic operas
in America is fast drawing to a close, and the
only hope for the foreign composer is to get out
of the rut and offer a comic opera that does not
depend upon numbers of the "kiss waltz" variety
for success. The claim is made that the large
majority of the foreign composers, perceiving what
success attended Lehar's "Merry Widow," have
followed in his footsteps to a large extent, rather
than offer something entirely original in concep-
tion, with the consequent risk. While it is con-
ceded that several of the numerous foreign pro-
ductions to be offered here during the coming
season stand an excellent chance of proving suc-
cessful, especially "The Count of Luxembourg"
and "The Quaker Girl," it is held that the majority
are foredoomed to failure. "The Siren," the Vien
According to the returning travelers the reac-
"Baby Rose" Sung and Whistled Throughout
tion is strongly noticeable throughout Europe, and
London and the Provinces—Vesta Victoria's
especially in England, and there bids fair to be a
Successful Number.
strong invasion of Europe by American musical
comedies in the near future. Arrangements have
"Baby Rose," the fascinating novelty number
already been made by at least one N'ew which was written by that versatile composer,
York publishing house for the production of
George Christie, has made as big a stir in Eng-
several American successes in various foreign land as in this country, where it is being sung
cities, both in England and on the Con- from coast to coast. London has become en-
tinent, and from the manner in which the music thusiastic over "Baby Rose." Since its first ap-
of the pieces has been received the prospects are pearance in the huge metropolis, where it made
that the few shows will be followed by many more. a big sensation, it is being whistled and sung
While the amounts paid for the producing rights everywhere, not only in London, but the prov-
of the American productions in Europe have, of inces. The critic attached to The Era said in
course, not been made public, it is safe to say that
reference to "Baby Rose:" "America has sup-
if the European producer were asked to put up plied us with many catchy- melodies. The most
half what is demanded of the American producer recent is an infectious composition bearing the
by foreign composers, the cases of heart failure title 'Baby Rose.' The lirst English singer of
would show a remarkable increase. Here's hoping the song is Miss Gladys Re Veil, who is com-
that many musical comedies by American com- paratively new to London audiences, proves con-
posers be added to our list of exports.
clusively that she nas brought her goods to the
right market. With such songs as 'Baby Rose'
British Publishers Have Their Troubles.
It is reported that the British music publishers her success is assured." Louis Weslyn wrote the
have their own little troubles with selling prices, words of this popular number. Vesta Victoria,
'ALL ALONE 11
"ALL ABOARD FOR BLANKET B A Y "
"IT'S GOT TO BE SOMEONE THAT I LOVE"
We are publishers of the following
Successful Productions
"THE COUNT of LUXEMBOURG"
"THE QUAKER GIRL"
"GIPSY LOVE"
"THE PINK LADY"
"PEGGY"
"THE SLIM PRINCESS"
"THE ARCADIANS"
"THE BALKAN PRINCESS"
"HAVANA"
"THE CLIMAX"
"UNDER THE YUM YUM TREE"
lHARRY VON TILZER MUSIC PUBLISHING COMPANY
ADDRESS ALL MAIL TO
NEW YORK OFFICE
Most Beautiful Child Ballad Written
In Years.
"Will The Roses
Bloom In Heaven?"
By Chas. K. Harris
Columbia Theatre Bldg.
Broadway and 47th St.
C H A P P E L L & CO., L t d .
41 East 34th St., New York
MEYER COHEN, Mgr.
125 West 43d Street, New Tort City
This is a collection
of twenty-eight beautiful
compositions,
especially
adapted and arranged for
cornet solo with piano ac-
companiment by W. Paris
Chambers. The very fact
that Mr. Chambers, fa-
mous as a virtuoso and
musician, has arranged
the music, will be a suffi-
cient guarantee to any
cornetist, of the excel-
lence of this folio. Par-
ticular attention is drawn
to the infinitely great va-
riety of the contents,
making the collection one
that will be useful on
every occasion. Price
(Cornet with Piano Accom.), 75 cents.
HINDS. NOBLE & ELDREDGE. 31-35 West 15th Street, New York.
Just
Just
Published
Published
THE
ROOT EDITION BEAUTIFUL
Trade Supplied by the MoKlnley Music Co., Chicago and INew York:
The Root Edition Beautiful it belac advertised is every musical magazine in this country. S00.000 music teachers are being supplied with catalogs containing tkematie and d*>
•eription *f M«k pies*. If yo« do not supply the demands you wiU hare for the edition itis because you lack interest in the newest publications and that means you are not up-to-oata,
Write for samples.
MUSIC? COMPANY
CHICAGO
AND N B W YORK
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