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Allegiance

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Supplementary Document

Title
Allegiance - Lyrics
Composer
Smith, Julia  
Lyricist
Smith, Julia  
Publisher
D. W. Cooper Pub. Co.  
Place of Publication
Boston (Mass.)  
Year of Publication
1918  
Local Identifier
2014_12996_021
Collection
James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection

Descriptive Information

Title
Allegiance
Composer
Smith, Julia  
Lyricist
Smith, Julia  
Publisher
D. W. Cooper Pub. Co.  
Place of Publication
Boston (Mass.)  
Publisher Address
224 Tremont St.  
Year of Publication
1918  
Date of Copyright
1918-09-23
Physical Description
1 score, voice and piano ([1], 2-3, [1] p.)
Comment
In addition to a manuscript and a self-published first edition, this title was copyrighted in arrangements for band and orchestra (April 4 and 15, 1918), and the chorus of the first edition appeared in the Boston Post (July 6, 1918), together with an interview with the composer. All this suggests modest recognition and popularity, at least in the Boston area.
Historical Note
  • This is the second of two editions. Two previous copyrights were issued, for the manuscript (March 14, 1918) and the self-published first edition (April 3, 1918). It would seem that after July 1918 D. W. Cooper took an interest in the piece, perhaps because of the Boston Post article, and the second edition was probably prepared by a composer associated with his firm. The second edition is in a higher key than the first, with substantial revisions to the accompaniment and fewer, but significant, revisions to the melody.
  • The verse texts are Smith's and were altered for the second edition, though the structure and sentiment is preserved. The refrain, unchanged, presents the Pledge of Allegiance verbatim; this may have been its first appearance in a published musical setting.
  • There are no documented performances, recordings, or promotional activities.
Musical Note
This march song in compound duple time couples a 24-bar verse with a 32-bar refrain that resembles a march trio but with no modulation. The introduction and verse build bugle calls from the “Over There” figure. The second phrase of the refrain suggests the second phrase of “Battle Hymn of the Republic”.
Dedication
Cover, top: Dedicated to That Spirit of Americanism as Typified by the Immortal Lincoln
Back Cover Description
  • Sample: There's a Picture in My Memory (©1918 04 16); and four vocal incipits arranged as a border around it: 101st Regiment (© 1917 12 10); Battery A March (© 1916 01 08); Society Buds (© 1916 02 19); and Fire Fly (© 1916 05 22)
  • Above: Try These Thematics Over On Your Piano
  • Below: Copies on sale at all Music Shops or will be sent by the Publishers on receipt of 15 cts. each (Postpaid)
Local Identifier
2014_12996_021
Collection
James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
TitleAllegiance
ComposerSmith, Julia  
LyricistSmith, Julia  
PublisherD. W. Cooper Pub. Co.  
Place of PublicationBoston (Mass.)  
Publisher Address224 Tremont St.  
Year of Publication1918  
Date of Copyright1918-09-23
Physical Description1 score, voice and piano ([1], 2-3, [1] p.)
CommentIn addition to a manuscript and a self-published first edition, this title was copyrighted in arrangements for band and orchestra (April 4 and 15, 1918), and the chorus of the first edition appeared in the Boston Post (July 6, 1918), together with an interview with the composer. All this suggests modest recognition and popularity, at least in the Boston area.
Historical Note
  • This is the second of two editions. Two previous copyrights were issued, for the manuscript (March 14, 1918) and the self-published first edition (April 3, 1918). It would seem that after July 1918 D. W. Cooper took an interest in the piece, perhaps because of the Boston Post article, and the second edition was probably prepared by a composer associated with his firm. The second edition is in a higher key than the first, with substantial revisions to the accompaniment and fewer, but significant, revisions to the melody.
  • The verse texts are Smith's and were altered for the second edition, though the structure and sentiment is preserved. The refrain, unchanged, presents the Pledge of Allegiance verbatim; this may have been its first appearance in a published musical setting.
  • There are no documented performances, recordings, or promotional activities.
Musical NoteThis march song in compound duple time couples a 24-bar verse with a 32-bar refrain that resembles a march trio but with no modulation. The introduction and verse build bugle calls from the “Over There” figure. The second phrase of the refrain suggests the second phrase of “Battle Hymn of the Republic”.
DedicationCover, top: Dedicated to That Spirit of Americanism as Typified by the Immortal Lincoln
Back Cover Description
  • Sample: There's a Picture in My Memory (©1918 04 16); and four vocal incipits arranged as a border around it: 101st Regiment (© 1917 12 10); Battery A March (© 1916 01 08); Society Buds (© 1916 02 19); and Fire Fly (© 1916 05 22)
  • Above: Try These Thematics Over On Your Piano
  • Below: Copies on sale at all Music Shops or will be sent by the Publishers on receipt of 15 cts. each (Postpaid)
Local Identifier2014_12996_021
CollectionJames Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection

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