Music Trade Review
Issue: 1931 Vol. 90 N. 4 - Page 5
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PRESENT
ing Form to These
JNGSTERS
Accordion Band, which is made up of children six years of
age and over and is regarded as one of the cleverest musical
organizations in the country.
In the preliminary work the piano accordion band is
arranged in what is termed the pyramid formation, the
youngsters being placed in the position in the formation for
which their music is written. Some, for instance, played bass
parts, some tenor, others alto and the balance soprano, and
the arrangement is particularly effective for popular music.
As the students advance they are arranged in accordance
with the seating of the players in a symphony orchestra, the
piano accordions taking the position of the violins, first and
second, the 'cellos, bases, trumpets, etc., and playing a part
that would correspond with these various orchestra instru-
ments. What can be accomplished in a musical way by this
organization proves most impressive to those w r ho enjoy the
privilege of hearing it either in rehearsal or in public concert.
Under her system, Miss Reitler finds it possible to take
m a beginner even in an advanced band without causing con-
fusion. Bass parts are given to the beginner and preliminary
training is done when the band is in what is termed line
formation. Under this arrangement all the basses are in the
fourth line and as the youngster progresses he is advanced
to the third line, then to the second and, finally, to the first.
MUSIC
In commenting upon her work with the piano accordion
Miss Reitler says: "I am especially proud of my accordion
band members who dance and play at the same time, which
proves very effective. Moreover, the entire band has been
complimented on the fine class of music played, on the har-
mony that is developed and particularly upon the accuracy
of performance. Every accordion starts at the same time,
rests are strictly observed, and there is no dragging out of
one or two accordeons to spoil effects. The players are
trained to pull out and push in their accordions simultane-
ously, just as the violin bows in a fine orchestra take their
upward and downward strokes together. These details are
highly important in assuring the workmanlike performance
of the band.
"It will give me pleasure to advise anyone contemplating
starting a children's piano accordion band and to give any
details regarding the work which I h tve gathered through
my experience. I believe there is a greater future for the
piano accordion than for any other instrument."
The children in the Denver band 1 are provided with
Hohner accordions, to which Miss Reitler is particularly
partial, declaring that the action is excellent and the tone and
volume most satisfactory. In her work among the children
she has the full co-operation of the Knight-Campbell Music
Co. in Denver.
Although those who are in touch with what is being done
by Miss Reitler regard her work as an outstanding example
of the successful efforts that can be made in promoting in-
terest in the piano accordion, it is interesting to know that
in many other sections of the country more serious attention
is being given to the teaching of the playing of that instru-
ment.
Just now the vogue of the piano accordion is at high level.
(Please turn to page 36)
A MUSICAL SENSATION IN DENVER, COLORADO
THE
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW,
A p r i l , 1931
PRESENT
ing Form to These
JNGSTERS
Accordion Band, which is made up of children six years of
age and over and is regarded as one of the cleverest musical
organizations in the country.
In the preliminary work the piano accordion band is
arranged in what is termed the pyramid formation, the
youngsters being placed in the position in the formation for
which their music is written. Some, for instance, played bass
parts, some tenor, others alto and the balance soprano, and
the arrangement is particularly effective for popular music.
As the students advance they are arranged in accordance
with the seating of the players in a symphony orchestra, the
piano accordions taking the position of the violins, first and
second, the 'cellos, bases, trumpets, etc., and playing a part
that would correspond with these various orchestra instru-
ments. What can be accomplished in a musical way by this
organization proves most impressive to those w r ho enjoy the
privilege of hearing it either in rehearsal or in public concert.
Under her system, Miss Reitler finds it possible to take
m a beginner even in an advanced band without causing con-
fusion. Bass parts are given to the beginner and preliminary
training is done when the band is in what is termed line
formation. Under this arrangement all the basses are in the
fourth line and as the youngster progresses he is advanced
to the third line, then to the second and, finally, to the first.
MUSIC
In commenting upon her work with the piano accordion
Miss Reitler says: "I am especially proud of my accordion
band members who dance and play at the same time, which
proves very effective. Moreover, the entire band has been
complimented on the fine class of music played, on the har-
mony that is developed and particularly upon the accuracy
of performance. Every accordion starts at the same time,
rests are strictly observed, and there is no dragging out of
one or two accordeons to spoil effects. The players are
trained to pull out and push in their accordions simultane-
ously, just as the violin bows in a fine orchestra take their
upward and downward strokes together. These details are
highly important in assuring the workmanlike performance
of the band.
"It will give me pleasure to advise anyone contemplating
starting a children's piano accordion band and to give any
details regarding the work which I h tve gathered through
my experience. I believe there is a greater future for the
piano accordion than for any other instrument."
The children in the Denver band 1 are provided with
Hohner accordions, to which Miss Reitler is particularly
partial, declaring that the action is excellent and the tone and
volume most satisfactory. In her work among the children
she has the full co-operation of the Knight-Campbell Music
Co. in Denver.
Although those who are in touch with what is being done
by Miss Reitler regard her work as an outstanding example
of the successful efforts that can be made in promoting in-
terest in the piano accordion, it is interesting to know that
in many other sections of the country more serious attention
is being given to the teaching of the playing of that instru-
ment.
Just now the vogue of the piano accordion is at high level.
(Please turn to page 36)
A MUSICAL SENSATION IN DENVER, COLORADO
THE
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW,
A p r i l , 1931
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