Presto
Issue: 1928 2167 - Page 15
February 11, 1928
P R E S T 0-T I M E S
treble, alto, base with demonstrations of the capabili-
ties of these instruments by an artist. Scale passages,
runs, trills, the major, minor and chromatic scales
brought the entire range of octaves covering some
Radio Audience Every Sunday Afternoon 45 notes. Solos, duets and quartets illustrated the
words of Mr. Boyer.
Awaits Artistic Joys of Program Directed
The other instrument featured on this occasion was
by J. F. Boyer of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
the big B-B Sousaphone, by one of the most accom-
The concerts by artists broadcasted by Station plished artists of the country, an American Indian, by
KYW of the Chicago Evening American every Sun- the way, Prof. Kuhn, or Red Cloud, in his tribal
day afternoon between 2 and 3 o'clock, are increas- tongue. He gave several solos followed by a quartet
ing their interest with radio auditors at every pro- which showed the wonderful Conn B-B in ensemble.
gram. The artists are furnished by C. G. Conn,
Mr. Boyer's talk was very instructive to the musical
Ltd., band instrument manufacturers of Elkhart, Ind., listeners and to the laymen as well. He brought out
under the direction of J. F. Boyer, secretary of the a trend of present-day activities which suggested that
company, whose musical talents are on a par with little bands for music practice and study may be
his proven business abilities.
formed in schools.
Mr. Boyer introduces the artists and in each case
The winner in the best letter contest for the week
explains the functions of the instruments in the band of January 28 was a little Chicago girl aged 11.
or orchestra. In his educational talks he tells the
effectiveness of each instrument in solo and in con-
NO MORE RUDE AWAKENINGS.
junction with other instruments and points out their
Every convention brings a humorist to the front.
limitations as well.
Modern humor must have a punch or creative sug-
In the Sunday's concert January 29 the feature gestion to it in order to be of value to the listeners,
artists were Wm. Frank, h'rSt French horn of the so when Dr. Paul V. Winslow, ear specialist, fought
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, as French horn solo- the ordinary alarm clocks last week at the luncheon
ist, and Duke Rehl as saxophone soloist. The pro- of the Board of Control of the National Association
gram afforded three French horn quartets by the of Music Merchants in the Hotel Commodore, New
French horn players, one solo by Mr. Frank and two York, he had every inventive genius in the room
saxophone solos by Mr. Rehl, the latter playing his sitting on chair edges and planning ahead tr produce
own compositions.
a musical alarm clock. He said alarm clocks wrecked
This is declared as one of the most artistic con- nerves and he implored the members of the asso-
certs yet given. Mr. Boyer played the accompani- ciation to labor toward perfecting a mechanism
ments for both Mr. Frank and Mr. Rehl and I also whereby, instead of the brassy rattle of the bell,
gave a talk on the French horn and saxophone.
music to gently terminate the snooze will flow forth
The musicians considered that this was the finest to fill the bedroom and ease the nerve centers.
French horn quartet receptions they had ever had
over the radio. The French horn and saxophone
The Mack Radio Shoppe, 25 West Tenth street,
solos were also commended. Duke Rehl is undoubt-
Anderson,
Ind., has opened with a line of musical
edly the greatest technician of the saxophone in the
world. lie played more notes in a given length of instruments and radios.
time than I have ever heard and played them clear
and clean. He is considered a marvel among his
fellow musicians.
The concert Sunday, February 4, featured Ernest
Pechin, cornet soloist, recognized as the world's pre-
mier virtuoso at this time. He is a resident of Chi-
cago. He was formerly with Sousa, Conway, Innes
WITH HEAVY SELECTED
and other famous bands as soloist.
GRAINED IVORINE
Afr. Boyer's talk Sunday afternoon, February 5,
$8.00 per set
was an unusually interesting discourse on the clari-
ALSO
net, or more properly on the family of clarinets,
15
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Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Playei -actions installed. Instruments
refinished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
reasonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work solic-
ited. Write ior details and terms.
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
339 South Wabash A™.
Chicago
OTTO R. TREFZ, Jr.
PIANO BASS STRINGS —PIANO REPAIR SUPPLIES
TUNERS AND REPAIRERS
Our new Illustrated Catalogue of Piano
and Player Hardware, Felts and Tools
is now ready. If you haven't received
your copy let us know.
1305-09 North 27th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Piano Keys Recovered
General Piano Key Work
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
Satisfaction and Service Guaranteed
Sample Sent on Request
EXPERIENCED FACTORY SERVICE
Recovering and Rebushing Keys
Repairing Pneumatics
We Make Them the Some as New
FAST SERVICE
We do first-class work at lowest prices
and will not be undersold.
Estimates on special service and prices
on regular work gladly furnished.
Give us a Trial Job and be Convinced
MIDWEST PIANO KEY SHOPS
L. H. SIGMUND, Proprietor
ilthy clien-
atabli* ..
__.. fit you for tl
cimatelyl2 short '
Nowdon'taayyoua
a musician!
to be
fact. BO per
i thorough tiHln- You dun c need IURI
took a music
nt of ,
f course. Send
Anil iw thpy are ea
!inntH
$250 to
elf ou
opportunity you i look insr for. Pull y
elf
I the rut. Make place for
the
Sfe6.
beat people. Ou
I paying: pro-
000.00 laboratory fit . _
.
—.t. Others have wilh nu better
f ilo
elf
backing than you have. Find out the facts anyway.
POLK COLLEGE OF PIANO TUNING
k Building. DadlO
La Porte, Ind.
106 W- Water Avenue
NAPERVILLE, ILL.
1'olk Colle
(A Suburb of Chicago)
jf Pi no Tuning. La Forte. Ind.
copy of your free booklet
f becoming a professional
Greater Beauty and Greater Comfort
SCARFS,
CUSH-
IONS,
COVERS
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
Monticello, Indiana
SCHAFF
Piano String Co.
Wanted: Ibung Men!
—to become specialists in a field which will not
only pay them exceptionally well but which
will give them social standing and prominence!
' \^0 young; men looking; for such an opportunity wn
J. have an unusual offpi. Fight now 1:1 numberless
cities and towi a in the Ur.iied States, 'here is a great
shortage of piano experts, technicians and tuners.
The few masters there are, are earning large salaries
for tni^ exceptionally pleasant work. Their time is
their own. They meet the best peo-
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Bench Cushions, Piano Throws, Bags
for Small Instruments, Upholstered
Bench Tops.
Illustrated Folders On Request
Period Drapery and Mfg. Co.
NEW ALBANY, IND.
Practice Keyboards
Dealers' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 Englewcod Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
Manufacturer! of
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBUSHED
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples o* Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3355 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Piano Bass Strings
2009-2021 CLYBOURN AVENUE
Con er Lewis Street
CHICAGO
FAIRBANKS
PIANO PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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P R E S T 0-T I M E S
treble, alto, base with demonstrations of the capabili-
ties of these instruments by an artist. Scale passages,
runs, trills, the major, minor and chromatic scales
brought the entire range of octaves covering some
Radio Audience Every Sunday Afternoon 45 notes. Solos, duets and quartets illustrated the
words of Mr. Boyer.
Awaits Artistic Joys of Program Directed
The other instrument featured on this occasion was
by J. F. Boyer of C. G. Conn, Ltd.
the big B-B Sousaphone, by one of the most accom-
The concerts by artists broadcasted by Station plished artists of the country, an American Indian, by
KYW of the Chicago Evening American every Sun- the way, Prof. Kuhn, or Red Cloud, in his tribal
day afternoon between 2 and 3 o'clock, are increas- tongue. He gave several solos followed by a quartet
ing their interest with radio auditors at every pro- which showed the wonderful Conn B-B in ensemble.
gram. The artists are furnished by C. G. Conn,
Mr. Boyer's talk was very instructive to the musical
Ltd., band instrument manufacturers of Elkhart, Ind., listeners and to the laymen as well. He brought out
under the direction of J. F. Boyer, secretary of the a trend of present-day activities which suggested that
company, whose musical talents are on a par with little bands for music practice and study may be
his proven business abilities.
formed in schools.
Mr. Boyer introduces the artists and in each case
The winner in the best letter contest for the week
explains the functions of the instruments in the band of January 28 was a little Chicago girl aged 11.
or orchestra. In his educational talks he tells the
effectiveness of each instrument in solo and in con-
NO MORE RUDE AWAKENINGS.
junction with other instruments and points out their
Every convention brings a humorist to the front.
limitations as well.
Modern humor must have a punch or creative sug-
In the Sunday's concert January 29 the feature gestion to it in order to be of value to the listeners,
artists were Wm. Frank, h'rSt French horn of the so when Dr. Paul V. Winslow, ear specialist, fought
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, as French horn solo- the ordinary alarm clocks last week at the luncheon
ist, and Duke Rehl as saxophone soloist. The pro- of the Board of Control of the National Association
gram afforded three French horn quartets by the of Music Merchants in the Hotel Commodore, New
French horn players, one solo by Mr. Frank and two York, he had every inventive genius in the room
saxophone solos by Mr. Rehl, the latter playing his sitting on chair edges and planning ahead tr produce
own compositions.
a musical alarm clock. He said alarm clocks wrecked
This is declared as one of the most artistic con- nerves and he implored the members of the asso-
certs yet given. Mr. Boyer played the accompani- ciation to labor toward perfecting a mechanism
ments for both Mr. Frank and Mr. Rehl and I also whereby, instead of the brassy rattle of the bell,
gave a talk on the French horn and saxophone.
music to gently terminate the snooze will flow forth
The musicians considered that this was the finest to fill the bedroom and ease the nerve centers.
French horn quartet receptions they had ever had
over the radio. The French horn and saxophone
The Mack Radio Shoppe, 25 West Tenth street,
solos were also commended. Duke Rehl is undoubt-
Anderson,
Ind., has opened with a line of musical
edly the greatest technician of the saxophone in the
world. lie played more notes in a given length of instruments and radios.
time than I have ever heard and played them clear
and clean. He is considered a marvel among his
fellow musicians.
The concert Sunday, February 4, featured Ernest
Pechin, cornet soloist, recognized as the world's pre-
mier virtuoso at this time. He is a resident of Chi-
cago. He was formerly with Sousa, Conway, Innes
WITH HEAVY SELECTED
and other famous bands as soloist.
GRAINED IVORINE
Afr. Boyer's talk Sunday afternoon, February 5,
$8.00 per set
was an unusually interesting discourse on the clari-
ALSO
net, or more properly on the family of clarinets,
15
CONN ARTIST CONCERTS
The Piano Repair Shop
Pianos and Phonographs Rebuilt by
Expert Workmen
Playei -actions installed. Instruments
refinished or remodeled and actions and
keys repaired. Work guaranteed. Prices
reasonable.
Our-of-town dealers' repair work solic-
ited. Write ior details and terms.
THE PIANO REPAIR SHOP
339 South Wabash A™.
Chicago
OTTO R. TREFZ, Jr.
PIANO BASS STRINGS —PIANO REPAIR SUPPLIES
TUNERS AND REPAIRERS
Our new Illustrated Catalogue of Piano
and Player Hardware, Felts and Tools
is now ready. If you haven't received
your copy let us know.
1305-09 North 27th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Piano Keys Recovered
General Piano Key Work
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
Satisfaction and Service Guaranteed
Sample Sent on Request
EXPERIENCED FACTORY SERVICE
Recovering and Rebushing Keys
Repairing Pneumatics
We Make Them the Some as New
FAST SERVICE
We do first-class work at lowest prices
and will not be undersold.
Estimates on special service and prices
on regular work gladly furnished.
Give us a Trial Job and be Convinced
MIDWEST PIANO KEY SHOPS
L. H. SIGMUND, Proprietor
ilthy clien-
atabli* ..
__.. fit you for tl
cimatelyl2 short '
Nowdon'taayyoua
a musician!
to be
fact. BO per
i thorough tiHln- You dun c need IURI
took a music
nt of ,
f course. Send
Anil iw thpy are ea
!inntH
$250 to
elf ou
opportunity you i look insr for. Pull y
elf
I the rut. Make place for
the
Sfe6.
beat people. Ou
I paying: pro-
000.00 laboratory fit . _
.
—.t. Others have wilh nu better
f ilo
elf
backing than you have. Find out the facts anyway.
POLK COLLEGE OF PIANO TUNING
k Building. DadlO
La Porte, Ind.
106 W- Water Avenue
NAPERVILLE, ILL.
1'olk Colle
(A Suburb of Chicago)
jf Pi no Tuning. La Forte. Ind.
copy of your free booklet
f becoming a professional
Greater Beauty and Greater Comfort
SCARFS,
CUSH-
IONS,
COVERS
UNITED SPECIALTY CO.
Monticello, Indiana
SCHAFF
Piano String Co.
Wanted: Ibung Men!
—to become specialists in a field which will not
only pay them exceptionally well but which
will give them social standing and prominence!
' \^0 young; men looking; for such an opportunity wn
J. have an unusual offpi. Fight now 1:1 numberless
cities and towi a in the Ur.iied States, 'here is a great
shortage of piano experts, technicians and tuners.
The few masters there are, are earning large salaries
for tni^ exceptionally pleasant work. Their time is
their own. They meet the best peo-
HIGH GRADE
Folding Organs
School Organs
Bench Cushions, Piano Throws, Bags
for Small Instruments, Upholstered
Bench Tops.
Illustrated Folders On Request
Period Drapery and Mfg. Co.
NEW ALBANY, IND.
Practice Keyboards
Dealers' Attention Solicited
A. L. WHITE MFG. CO.
215 Englewcod Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
Manufacturer! of
KEYS RECOVERED AND REBUSHED
FRIELD MILLER & COMPANY
Samples o* Work on Request
Prompt and Efficient Service
3355 North Illinois Street, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
Piano Bass Strings
2009-2021 CLYBOURN AVENUE
Con er Lewis Street
CHICAGO
FAIRBANKS
PIANO PLATES
THE FAIRBANKS CO., Springfield, Ohio
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All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
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