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Title
American Crusaders March  
Composer
Wood, Will  
Publisher
  • De Luxe Music Co., Sole Selling Agents  
  • New York : Will Wood  
Year of Publication
1918  
Date of Copyright
1918-07-15
Physical Description
1 score, piano solo ([1], 2-3, [1] p.)
Type
Musical notation  
Comment
This instrumental composition, which competed directly with a similar and very successful title issued by the Frances-Clifford Company, seemed to have had little impact, though several copies survive.
Historical Note
  • Will Wood's march was probably eclipsed by Edmund Braham's very successful march song with nearly the same title, issued by Frances-Clifford at almost the same time. In any case, the only evidence of Wood's success are two piano rolls, both issued by the United States Music Company in Chicago. The second roll was released with lyrics, but no corresponding sheet music was published.  
  • This was the only printing.  
Musical Note
A conventional march in compound duple meter, Wood's idiomatic piece includes, as expected, a trio that modulates to the subdominant, occasional walking bass, and passing chromaticism.
Dedication
Dedication
Subject - Topic
  • Marches (Piano).  
  • Soldiers -- United States -- Pictorial works.  
  • Popular music -- United States -- 1911-1920.  
  • World War, 1914-1918 -- Songs and music.  
Subject - Geographic
United States  
Musical Genre
March
Repository
Newberry Library
Rights
The Newberry makes its collections available for any lawful purpose, commercial or non-commercial, without licensing or permission fees to the library, subject to the following terms and conditions: https://www.newberry.org/rights-and-reproductions
Artist
Rosenbaum Studios  
Cover Description
Below, troops in formation bearing rifles, bayonets fixed, marching to the right; above, looking left, an angel with a sash labeled “America,” bearing a palm branch in her left hand, the right hand holding a straight trumpet to her lips. Red, blue, and brown on white; signed with icon, BL.  
Back Cover Description
  • Lovely Springtime (© 1917 11 10)  
  • Flying Colors (© 1917 11 10)  
  • Summer Thoughts (© 1917 11 10)  
  • Love's Echo (© 1917 11 10)  
  • Oloha Oe Waltzes (© 1917 08 30)  
  • Top: Five Novelties for Piano, suitable for All Purposes and Occasions. Below: Five titles, brief promotional text, and incipits:   
Interior Description
  • Plate number: p. 3, BL: American Crusaders 2  
  • p. 2, below composer’s name: Composer of “Let ’er go,” “Whoop ’er up,” “Flying Colors,” etc.  
Performance Medium
Piano solo.  
Original Location
Box 163
Local Identifier
nda163_068  
Collection Title
James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
Collection
World War I Sheet Music from the James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
TitleAmerican Crusaders March  
ComposerWood, Will  
Publisher
  • De Luxe Music Co., Sole Selling Agents  
  • New York : Will Wood  
Year of Publication1918  
Date of Copyright1918-07-15
Physical Description1 score, piano solo ([1], 2-3, [1] p.)
TypeMusical notation  
CommentThis instrumental composition, which competed directly with a similar and very successful title issued by the Frances-Clifford Company, seemed to have had little impact, though several copies survive.
Historical Note
  • Will Wood's march was probably eclipsed by Edmund Braham's very successful march song with nearly the same title, issued by Frances-Clifford at almost the same time. In any case, the only evidence of Wood's success are two piano rolls, both issued by the United States Music Company in Chicago. The second roll was released with lyrics, but no corresponding sheet music was published.  
  • This was the only printing.  
Musical NoteA conventional march in compound duple meter, Wood's idiomatic piece includes, as expected, a trio that modulates to the subdominant, occasional walking bass, and passing chromaticism.
DedicationDedication
Subject - Topic
  • Marches (Piano).  
  • Soldiers -- United States -- Pictorial works.  
  • Popular music -- United States -- 1911-1920.  
  • World War, 1914-1918 -- Songs and music.  
Subject - GeographicUnited States  
Musical GenreMarch
RepositoryNewberry Library
RightsThe Newberry makes its collections available for any lawful purpose, commercial or non-commercial, without licensing or permission fees to the library, subject to the following terms and conditions: https://www.newberry.org/rights-and-reproductions
ArtistRosenbaum Studios  
Cover DescriptionBelow, troops in formation bearing rifles, bayonets fixed, marching to the right; above, looking left, an angel with a sash labeled “America,” bearing a palm branch in her left hand, the right hand holding a straight trumpet to her lips. Red, blue, and brown on white; signed with icon, BL.  
Back Cover Description
  • Lovely Springtime (© 1917 11 10)  
  • Flying Colors (© 1917 11 10)  
  • Summer Thoughts (© 1917 11 10)  
  • Love's Echo (© 1917 11 10)  
  • Oloha Oe Waltzes (© 1917 08 30)  
  • Top: Five Novelties for Piano, suitable for All Purposes and Occasions. Below: Five titles, brief promotional text, and incipits:   
Interior Description
  • Plate number: p. 3, BL: American Crusaders 2  
  • p. 2, below composer’s name: Composer of “Let ’er go,” “Whoop ’er up,” “Flying Colors,” etc.  
Performance MediumPiano solo.  
Original LocationBox 163
Local Identifiernda163_068  
Collection TitleJames Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
CollectionWorld War I Sheet Music from the James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music

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