Presto
Issue: 1929 2219 - Page 15
February 9, 1929
PRESTO-TIMES
15
and scope of the genius who produced them.
In Chicago there will be eight performances, two
cycles of four each. "Das Rheingold" will be given
Music Rolls for Cremona Solo Organs and Automatic without intermission. "Die Walkuere," "Siegfried" First Number of Magazine of Pan-American
and "Gotterdaemmerung" will be presented in close
Pianos Hereafter to Get Clark Service.
Band Instrument & Case Co. Suggests
sequence in each of the cycles. The first cycle in-
Under an agreement between The Cremona Serv- cludes performances to be given Sunday afternoon,
Power to Spread Band Idea.
ice Co. of Chicago, and The Clark Orchestra Roll February 17, at 2:30 p. m., Tuesday evening, Febru-
Developing bands and starting orchestras is given a
Co., De Kalb, 111., the servicing of all music rolls for ary 19, at 7:45 p. m., Thursday evening, February 21,
the Cremona Solo Theatre Organs, The Cremona at 7:45 p. m., and Saturday afternoon, February 23, splendid boost in "The Baton," a new magazine is-
Orchestrals-style "M"-88 and the standard 65 note at 1 p. m. The second cycle includes performances sued February 1 by The Pan-American Band Instru-
Cremona Automatic pianos, will hereafter be taken to be given Monday evening, February 18, at 8:15 ment & Case Company of Elkhart, Indiana, which
care of by The Clark Orchestra Roll Co. Under this p. m., Wednesday evening, February 20, at 7:45 p. m., will hereafter be issued monthly. Its subscription is
to anyone in the school music field who would
new policy, former music-roll customers of The Friday evening, February 22, at 7:45 p. m., and gratis
l : ke to be placed on its mailing list.
Saturday evening, February 23. at 7:15 p. m.
Cremona Service Co. will receive the same high
"The Baton" in its first issue carried the inside
quality of music as heretofore, plus the well-known
Dr. Walter Rabl, one of the most authoritative
service of The Clark Roll Co.
Wagnerian conductors in Germany today, will con- story by Clarence F. Dissinger, of what can be
accomplished in school music circles "when there
"We will appreciate any suggestions regarding the duct most of the Chicago performances.
Seldom in America are the four music dramas is a will." The strides made at his school in La
type of music most desired, or any advice which will
in any way contribute to a more adequate service," presented in such close sequence. Seldom, too, are Grange, 111., of which he is supervisor, are large and
says The Coin-Slot, the organ of the Clark Orchestra they given with director, principals, musicians, tech- noteworthy. La Grange, a small suburb west of
Roll Co. "Beginning with the February issue, our nical and stage directors, all from the leading opera Chicago, has a 60-piece concert high school band, a
monthly bulletin will contain the latest programs, houses in Germany. And perhaps never before has 75-piece orchestra, a 35-piece beginners' band, 30
adoptable to the aforementioned Cremona Orchestral- so capable and dependable array of talent of this pupils in a string class, two glee clubs and a clarinet
club, besides other musical activities, says Mr. Dis-
Style "M"—also giving the standard 65 note ac- sort appeared in America in one company.
singer.
cess to our numerous regular 65 note group. To
Every school music supervisor will delight in perus-
those who are interested in the Solo Theatre Organ
RADIO DEVELOPMENT.
ing the contents of "The Baton." Other articles
roils, we will issue each month a pamphlet contain-
The radio industry, from a humble beginning ten describe "good tone," tell of the national orchestra
ing unique organ programs."
years ago, has developed a business volume in excess contest at Iowa City, Iowa, May 17 and 18, discuss
of $600,000,000 annually, with receiving sets in
whether credits should be given for band and orches-
10,000,000 homes in the United States and 40,000,000 tra work in the public schools, inquire if music stu-
dents really know how to practice, and point out
listeners-in. Joining forces with the phonograph and
the motion pictures, radio has embarked on a new helpful furniture for the instrumental class room.
Music lovers in Chicago, particularly the large and
"The Baton's" purpose to be useful and serve the
adventure in the world of entertainment. Television
influential group of German extraction, are mani- may be "tapping on the window pane," but it is music supervisor well, has been splendidly carried
festing exceptional interest in the week of Wagnerian
still in the laboratory stage of development. These out in its debut number.
Opera to be presented at the Auditorium theatre were some of the significant facts presented by
commencing Sunday afternoon, February 17. The David Sarnoff, Executive Vice President of the
T H E RCA INCOME.
(lerman Grand Opera Company, recruited from the
Radio Corporation of America, in an address before
Gross income from sales 1 , communications, real
foremost opera houses in Germany, will present
"Der Ring des Nibelungen," in which Richard Wag- the Veteran Employees' Association of the Westing- estate operations, etc., of the Radio Corporation of
ner interprets the fondest hopes and the highest house Electric and Manufacturing Company at its America for the year ended December 31, 1928,
reached the record high total of $100,530,720. com-
aspirations of the Germanic races. These fantastic sixteenth annual dinner here recently.
pared with $65,082,074 for 1927, according to the pre-
and symbolical fairy tales and legends are woven into
this series of music dramas with an art which always
Todd Taylor, formerly head of the phonograph liminary statement of operation. Surplus profits of
stirs the souls of Wagner's countrymen and invaria-
department of Glen Brothers-Roberts Piano Company, $18,963,394 for 1928 compare with surplus of $11,799,-
650 the previous year.
bly charm and delight all who appreciate the breadth
is now with the QRS Company in San Francisco.
"THE BATON" APPEARS
CLARK ROLLS FOR CREMONA
GERMAN OPERA IN CHICAGO
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
MOVING TRUCKS
Manufacturers of
for
PIANO ACTIONS
PIANOS
ONE GRADE ONLY
HIGHEST GRADE
The Wessell, Nickel & Gross action is a
guarantee of the grade of the instrument
in which it is found.
Orthophonic Victrolas
Electric Refrigerators
OFFICEt
4S7 W. 45th Str««t
FACTOR IES»
M F 1 I /
t.. 1Mb
41th.
1 ^ "
45th St..
1Mb AT*, ft W 41th
Write for catalog and prices for End Trucks, SilJ
Trucks, Hoists, Covers and Special Straps.
JULIUS BRECKWOLDT & SON, INC.
DOLGEVILLE. N. Y.
Manufactured by
Self-Lifting: PianoTruck Co.
Manufacturers of
FINDLAY, OHIO
Piano Backs, Boards, Bridges, Bars,
Traplevers and Moulaings
1. BRECKWOLDT. PTM.
W. A. BRECKWOLDT. Sac. ft Tr«M.
THE O. S. KELLY CO.
Manufacturers
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
TELLS ALL ABOUT ALL PIANOS
of
High*
Grade
PIANO PLATES
SPRINGFIELD
XH E CO MSTOCK, CHENE^ Y
IVORYTON, CONN.
-
-
OHIO
& CO.
, IVORY CUTTERS SINCE 1834
MANUFACTURERS OF
Grand Keys, Actions and Hammers, Upright Keys
Actions and Hammer , Pipe Organ Keys
Piano Forte Ivory for the Trade
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PRESTO-TIMES
15
and scope of the genius who produced them.
In Chicago there will be eight performances, two
cycles of four each. "Das Rheingold" will be given
Music Rolls for Cremona Solo Organs and Automatic without intermission. "Die Walkuere," "Siegfried" First Number of Magazine of Pan-American
and "Gotterdaemmerung" will be presented in close
Pianos Hereafter to Get Clark Service.
Band Instrument & Case Co. Suggests
sequence in each of the cycles. The first cycle in-
Under an agreement between The Cremona Serv- cludes performances to be given Sunday afternoon,
Power to Spread Band Idea.
ice Co. of Chicago, and The Clark Orchestra Roll February 17, at 2:30 p. m., Tuesday evening, Febru-
Developing bands and starting orchestras is given a
Co., De Kalb, 111., the servicing of all music rolls for ary 19, at 7:45 p. m., Thursday evening, February 21,
the Cremona Solo Theatre Organs, The Cremona at 7:45 p. m., and Saturday afternoon, February 23, splendid boost in "The Baton," a new magazine is-
Orchestrals-style "M"-88 and the standard 65 note at 1 p. m. The second cycle includes performances sued February 1 by The Pan-American Band Instru-
Cremona Automatic pianos, will hereafter be taken to be given Monday evening, February 18, at 8:15 ment & Case Company of Elkhart, Indiana, which
care of by The Clark Orchestra Roll Co. Under this p. m., Wednesday evening, February 20, at 7:45 p. m., will hereafter be issued monthly. Its subscription is
to anyone in the school music field who would
new policy, former music-roll customers of The Friday evening, February 22, at 7:45 p. m., and gratis
l : ke to be placed on its mailing list.
Saturday evening, February 23. at 7:15 p. m.
Cremona Service Co. will receive the same high
"The Baton" in its first issue carried the inside
quality of music as heretofore, plus the well-known
Dr. Walter Rabl, one of the most authoritative
service of The Clark Roll Co.
Wagnerian conductors in Germany today, will con- story by Clarence F. Dissinger, of what can be
accomplished in school music circles "when there
"We will appreciate any suggestions regarding the duct most of the Chicago performances.
Seldom in America are the four music dramas is a will." The strides made at his school in La
type of music most desired, or any advice which will
in any way contribute to a more adequate service," presented in such close sequence. Seldom, too, are Grange, 111., of which he is supervisor, are large and
says The Coin-Slot, the organ of the Clark Orchestra they given with director, principals, musicians, tech- noteworthy. La Grange, a small suburb west of
Roll Co. "Beginning with the February issue, our nical and stage directors, all from the leading opera Chicago, has a 60-piece concert high school band, a
monthly bulletin will contain the latest programs, houses in Germany. And perhaps never before has 75-piece orchestra, a 35-piece beginners' band, 30
adoptable to the aforementioned Cremona Orchestral- so capable and dependable array of talent of this pupils in a string class, two glee clubs and a clarinet
club, besides other musical activities, says Mr. Dis-
Style "M"—also giving the standard 65 note ac- sort appeared in America in one company.
singer.
cess to our numerous regular 65 note group. To
Every school music supervisor will delight in perus-
those who are interested in the Solo Theatre Organ
RADIO DEVELOPMENT.
ing the contents of "The Baton." Other articles
roils, we will issue each month a pamphlet contain-
The radio industry, from a humble beginning ten describe "good tone," tell of the national orchestra
ing unique organ programs."
years ago, has developed a business volume in excess contest at Iowa City, Iowa, May 17 and 18, discuss
of $600,000,000 annually, with receiving sets in
whether credits should be given for band and orches-
10,000,000 homes in the United States and 40,000,000 tra work in the public schools, inquire if music stu-
dents really know how to practice, and point out
listeners-in. Joining forces with the phonograph and
the motion pictures, radio has embarked on a new helpful furniture for the instrumental class room.
Music lovers in Chicago, particularly the large and
"The Baton's" purpose to be useful and serve the
adventure in the world of entertainment. Television
influential group of German extraction, are mani- may be "tapping on the window pane," but it is music supervisor well, has been splendidly carried
festing exceptional interest in the week of Wagnerian
still in the laboratory stage of development. These out in its debut number.
Opera to be presented at the Auditorium theatre were some of the significant facts presented by
commencing Sunday afternoon, February 17. The David Sarnoff, Executive Vice President of the
T H E RCA INCOME.
(lerman Grand Opera Company, recruited from the
Radio Corporation of America, in an address before
Gross income from sales 1 , communications, real
foremost opera houses in Germany, will present
"Der Ring des Nibelungen," in which Richard Wag- the Veteran Employees' Association of the Westing- estate operations, etc., of the Radio Corporation of
ner interprets the fondest hopes and the highest house Electric and Manufacturing Company at its America for the year ended December 31, 1928,
reached the record high total of $100,530,720. com-
aspirations of the Germanic races. These fantastic sixteenth annual dinner here recently.
pared with $65,082,074 for 1927, according to the pre-
and symbolical fairy tales and legends are woven into
this series of music dramas with an art which always
Todd Taylor, formerly head of the phonograph liminary statement of operation. Surplus profits of
stirs the souls of Wagner's countrymen and invaria-
department of Glen Brothers-Roberts Piano Company, $18,963,394 for 1928 compare with surplus of $11,799,-
650 the previous year.
bly charm and delight all who appreciate the breadth
is now with the QRS Company in San Francisco.
"THE BATON" APPEARS
CLARK ROLLS FOR CREMONA
GERMAN OPERA IN CHICAGO
WESSELL, NICKEL & GROSS
MOVING TRUCKS
Manufacturers of
for
PIANO ACTIONS
PIANOS
ONE GRADE ONLY
HIGHEST GRADE
The Wessell, Nickel & Gross action is a
guarantee of the grade of the instrument
in which it is found.
Orthophonic Victrolas
Electric Refrigerators
OFFICEt
4S7 W. 45th Str««t
FACTOR IES»
M F 1 I /
t.. 1Mb
41th.
1 ^ "
45th St..
1Mb AT*, ft W 41th
Write for catalog and prices for End Trucks, SilJ
Trucks, Hoists, Covers and Special Straps.
JULIUS BRECKWOLDT & SON, INC.
DOLGEVILLE. N. Y.
Manufactured by
Self-Lifting: PianoTruck Co.
Manufacturers of
FINDLAY, OHIO
Piano Backs, Boards, Bridges, Bars,
Traplevers and Moulaings
1. BRECKWOLDT. PTM.
W. A. BRECKWOLDT. Sac. ft Tr«M.
THE O. S. KELLY CO.
Manufacturers
PRESTO BUYERS' GUIDE
TELLS ALL ABOUT ALL PIANOS
of
High*
Grade
PIANO PLATES
SPRINGFIELD
XH E CO MSTOCK, CHENE^ Y
IVORYTON, CONN.
-
-
OHIO
& CO.
, IVORY CUTTERS SINCE 1834
MANUFACTURERS OF
Grand Keys, Actions and Hammers, Upright Keys
Actions and Hammer , Pipe Organ Keys
Piano Forte Ivory for the Trade
Enhanced content © 2008-2009 and presented by MBSI - The Musical Box Society International (www.mbsi.org) and the International Arcade Museum (www.arcade-museum.com).
All Rights Reserved. Digitized from the archives of the MBSI with support from NAMM - The International Music Products Association (www.namm.org).
Additional enhancement, optimization, and distribution by the International Arcade Museum. An extensive collection of Presto can be found online at http://www.arcade-museum.com/library/
Future scanning projects are planned by the International Arcade Museum Library (IAML).