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Title
Allied Victory
Composer
Zickel, Harry H.  
Publisher
Jerome H. Remick & Co.  
Place of Publication
New York  
Year of Publication
1918  
Date of Copyright
1918-11-13
Physical Description
1 score, piano solo ([1], 2-3, [1] p.)
Comment
This timely title was issued two days after the armistice. Its popularity over the next year is confirmed by a second printing, the release of at least four piano rolls, and several municipal band performances of an arrangement by William J. C. Lewis.
Historical Note
  • The slogan "Food Is Ammunition—Don't Waste It" was introduced relatively early by the Food Administration, appearing in newspapers and periodicals from at least October 1917.
  • This is the second of two printings, distinguished by different front and back covers but using the same plates for the music. Canadian copyright was registered November 12, 1918. A band arrangement by William J. C. Lewis was issued but not separately copyrighted by Jerome H. Remick & Co. sometime before March 1919.
  • At least four piano rolls were released, all during 1918; there are no recordings, however, and no advertisements other than for the piano rolls.
Musical Note
This skilled but conventional march in compound duple meter follows the usual formal and harmonic practices: two strains, a modulation to the subdominant for the trio, and an athletic and harmonically adventurous bride. It includes fanfare figures (marked “Trumpets”) in the introduction and bridge and an unusually active bass line throughout, well designed for a band arrangement.
Dedication
p. 2, top: Dedicated to the Forces of Right
Subject - Topic
  • World War, 1914-1918 -- Songs and music.  
  • Popular music -- United States -- 1911-1920.  
  • World War, 1914-1918 -- Armistices -- Songs and music.  
  • Allied and Associated Powers (1914-1920) -- Songs and music.  
  • Marches (Piano)  
Musical Genre
March
Repository
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Artist
Starmer [William and Frederick]  
Cover Description
Laurel branches, above and below; center, endless line of troops in formation, apparently emanating from a cloud, marching to the left through the Arc du Triomphe; five flags of the allies at front. Grey monochome, signed BR.
Back Cover Description
  • Top: Do Your Bit . . . Help Win the War. / Food Is Ammunition—Don’t Waste It.
  • Below: Text and sample: Camouflage (© 1917 12 19); sample cover above, in art deco frame with vines; two bordering lists below (“New Song Hits” and “New Instrumental Hits”); most recent title listed: When We Meet in the Sweet Bye and Bye (© 1918 07 15).
Interior Description
  • Plate number: p. 2, BL: 629-2
  • Plate number: p. 3, BL: Allied Victory. 2
Performance Medium
Piano solo.  
Original Location
  • Series 2, Box 12, Folder 4
  • Record Series 12/9/96
Local Identifier
2014_12996_022
Collection Title
James Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
Collection
James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
TitleAllied Victory
ComposerZickel, Harry H.  
PublisherJerome H. Remick & Co.  
Place of PublicationNew York  
Year of Publication1918  
Date of Copyright1918-11-13
Physical Description1 score, piano solo ([1], 2-3, [1] p.)
CommentThis timely title was issued two days after the armistice. Its popularity over the next year is confirmed by a second printing, the release of at least four piano rolls, and several municipal band performances of an arrangement by William J. C. Lewis.
Historical Note
  • The slogan "Food Is Ammunition—Don't Waste It" was introduced relatively early by the Food Administration, appearing in newspapers and periodicals from at least October 1917.
  • This is the second of two printings, distinguished by different front and back covers but using the same plates for the music. Canadian copyright was registered November 12, 1918. A band arrangement by William J. C. Lewis was issued but not separately copyrighted by Jerome H. Remick & Co. sometime before March 1919.
  • At least four piano rolls were released, all during 1918; there are no recordings, however, and no advertisements other than for the piano rolls.
Musical NoteThis skilled but conventional march in compound duple meter follows the usual formal and harmonic practices: two strains, a modulation to the subdominant for the trio, and an athletic and harmonically adventurous bride. It includes fanfare figures (marked “Trumpets”) in the introduction and bridge and an unusually active bass line throughout, well designed for a band arrangement.
Dedicationp. 2, top: Dedicated to the Forces of Right
Subject - Topic
  • World War, 1914-1918 -- Songs and music.  
  • Popular music -- United States -- 1911-1920.  
  • World War, 1914-1918 -- Armistices -- Songs and music.  
  • Allied and Associated Powers (1914-1920) -- Songs and music.  
  • Marches (Piano)  
Musical GenreMarch
RepositoryUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
ArtistStarmer [William and Frederick]  
Cover DescriptionLaurel branches, above and below; center, endless line of troops in formation, apparently emanating from a cloud, marching to the left through the Arc du Triomphe; five flags of the allies at front. Grey monochome, signed BR.
Back Cover Description
  • Top: Do Your Bit . . . Help Win the War. / Food Is Ammunition—Don’t Waste It.
  • Below: Text and sample: Camouflage (© 1917 12 19); sample cover above, in art deco frame with vines; two bordering lists below (“New Song Hits” and “New Instrumental Hits”); most recent title listed: When We Meet in the Sweet Bye and Bye (© 1918 07 15).
Interior Description
  • Plate number: p. 2, BL: 629-2
  • Plate number: p. 3, BL: Allied Victory. 2
Performance MediumPiano solo.  
Original Location
  • Series 2, Box 12, Folder 4
  • Record Series 12/9/96
Local Identifier2014_12996_022
Collection TitleJames Edward Myers Sheet Music Collection, 1836-1986
CollectionJames Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection

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