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American Crusaders March

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Title
American Crusaders March
Composer
Wood, Will  
Publisher
  • Will Wood  
  • De Luxe Music Co., Sole Selling Agents  
Place of Publication
New York (N.Y.)  
Year of Publication
1918  
Date of Copyright
1918-07-15
Physical Description
1 score, piano solo ([1], 2-3, [1] p.)
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.
  • Will Wood
  • De Luxe Music Co., Sole Selling Agents.
Historical Note
  • This was the only printing.
  • 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.
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
  • World War, 1914-1918  
  • Songs and music  
  • Popular music  
  • Soldiers  
  • Pictorial works  
  • Marches (Piano)  
Subject - Geographic
United States  
Subject - Temporal
1911-1920  
Musical Genre
March
Repository
Newberry Library
Rights
NoC-US
Rights Description
The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.
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
  • Top: Five Novelties for Piano, suitable for All Purposes and Occasions. Below: Five titles, brief promotional text, and incipits:
  • Oloha Oe Waltzes (© 1917 08 30)
  • Love's Echo (© 1917 11 10)
  • Summer Thoughts (© 1917 11 10)
  • Flying Colors (© 1917 11 10)
  • Lovely Springtime (© 1917 11 10)
Interior Description
  • p. 2, below composer’s name: Composer of “Let ’er go,” “Whoop ’er up,” “Flying Colors,” etc.
  • Plate number: p. 3, BL: American Crusaders 2
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
  • Will Wood  
  • De Luxe Music Co., Sole Selling Agents  
Place of PublicationNew York (N.Y.)  
Year of Publication1918  
Date of Copyright1918-07-15
Physical Description1 score, piano solo ([1], 2-3, [1] p.)
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.
  • Will Wood
  • De Luxe Music Co., Sole Selling Agents.
Historical Note
  • This was the only printing.
  • 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.
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
  • World War, 1914-1918  
  • Songs and music  
  • Popular music  
  • Soldiers  
  • Pictorial works  
  • Marches (Piano)  
Subject - GeographicUnited States  
Subject - Temporal1911-1920  
Musical GenreMarch
RepositoryNewberry Library
RightsNoC-US
Rights DescriptionThe organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.
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
  • Top: Five Novelties for Piano, suitable for All Purposes and Occasions. Below: Five titles, brief promotional text, and incipits:
  • Oloha Oe Waltzes (© 1917 08 30)
  • Love's Echo (© 1917 11 10)
  • Summer Thoughts (© 1917 11 10)
  • Flying Colors (© 1917 11 10)
  • Lovely Springtime (© 1917 11 10)
Interior Description
  • p. 2, below composer’s name: Composer of “Let ’er go,” “Whoop ’er up,” “Flying Colors,” etc.
  • Plate number: p. 3, BL: American Crusaders 2
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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