Author: Esther M. Morgan-Ellis
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 0820352039
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
During the 1920s, a visit to the movie theater almost always included a sing-along. Patrons joined together to render old favorites and recent hits, usually accompanied by the strains of a mighty Wurlitzer organ. The organist was responsible for choosing the repertoire and presentation style that would appeal to his or her patrons, so each theater offered a unique experience. When sound technology drove both musicians and participatory culture out of the theater in the early 1930s, the practice faded and was eventually forgotten. Despite the popularity and ubiquity of community singing—it was practiced in every state, in theaters large and small—there has been scant research on the topic. This volume is the first dedicated account of community singing in the picture palace and includes nearly one hundred images, such as photographs of the movie houses’ opulent interiors, reproductions of sing-along slides, and stills from the original Screen Songs “follow the bouncing ball” cartoons. Esther M. Morgan-Ellis brings the era of movie palaces to life. She presents the origins of theater sing-alongs in the prewar community singing movement, describes the basic components of a sing-along, explores the unique presentation styles of several organists, and assesses the aftermath of sound technology, including the sing-along films and children’s matinees of the 1930s.
Everybody Sing!
Author: Esther M. Morgan-Ellis
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 0820352039
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
During the 1920s, a visit to the movie theater almost always included a sing-along. Patrons joined together to render old favorites and recent hits, usually accompanied by the strains of a mighty Wurlitzer organ. The organist was responsible for choosing the repertoire and presentation style that would appeal to his or her patrons, so each theater offered a unique experience. When sound technology drove both musicians and participatory culture out of the theater in the early 1930s, the practice faded and was eventually forgotten. Despite the popularity and ubiquity of community singing—it was practiced in every state, in theaters large and small—there has been scant research on the topic. This volume is the first dedicated account of community singing in the picture palace and includes nearly one hundred images, such as photographs of the movie houses’ opulent interiors, reproductions of sing-along slides, and stills from the original Screen Songs “follow the bouncing ball” cartoons. Esther M. Morgan-Ellis brings the era of movie palaces to life. She presents the origins of theater sing-alongs in the prewar community singing movement, describes the basic components of a sing-along, explores the unique presentation styles of several organists, and assesses the aftermath of sound technology, including the sing-along films and children’s matinees of the 1930s.
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 0820352039
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
During the 1920s, a visit to the movie theater almost always included a sing-along. Patrons joined together to render old favorites and recent hits, usually accompanied by the strains of a mighty Wurlitzer organ. The organist was responsible for choosing the repertoire and presentation style that would appeal to his or her patrons, so each theater offered a unique experience. When sound technology drove both musicians and participatory culture out of the theater in the early 1930s, the practice faded and was eventually forgotten. Despite the popularity and ubiquity of community singing—it was practiced in every state, in theaters large and small—there has been scant research on the topic. This volume is the first dedicated account of community singing in the picture palace and includes nearly one hundred images, such as photographs of the movie houses’ opulent interiors, reproductions of sing-along slides, and stills from the original Screen Songs “follow the bouncing ball” cartoons. Esther M. Morgan-Ellis brings the era of movie palaces to life. She presents the origins of theater sing-alongs in the prewar community singing movement, describes the basic components of a sing-along, explores the unique presentation styles of several organists, and assesses the aftermath of sound technology, including the sing-along films and children’s matinees of the 1930s.
The "everybody Sing" Book
Author: Kenneth Sherman Clark
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Songbooks
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Songbooks
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The "everybody Sing" Book : a Collection of Songs for Group Singing in the School, Home and Community
Author: Kenneth S. (Kenneth Sherman) Clark
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The "everybody Sing" Book : a Collection of Songs for Group Singing in the School, Home and Community
Author: Kenneth S. (Kenneth Sherman) Clark
Publisher: New York : Paull-Pioneer Music
ISBN:
Category : Songbooks
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Publisher: New York : Paull-Pioneer Music
ISBN:
Category : Songbooks
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Everybody Sing!.
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Songs
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Songs
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
The "Everybody Sing" Book
Author: Kenneth S. Clark
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Community music
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Community music
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Everybody Sing & Dance
Author: Esther L. Nelson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Play-party
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Play-party
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Everybody Sing Book
Author: T. Eaton Co
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Songbooks, English
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Songbooks, English
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The "Everybody Sing" Book. A Real American Collection of Songs for Group Singing in the School, Home and Community; Including a Wealth of Traditional Favorites, Hymns and Carols, Negro Spirituals, "close Harmony" Numbers, Old Time Popular Songs, Sailors' Chanteys, Cowboy Songs, Mountain Ballads, Greetings and Stunt Songs and Glee Club Selections
Author: Kenneth Sherman Clark
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Songs
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Songs
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The Sugar-Plum Tree and Other Verses
Author: Eugene Field
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486476758
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Presents illustrated versions of the title poem and seven others, including "Fiddle-Dee-Dee" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486476758
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Presents illustrated versions of the title poem and seven others, including "Fiddle-Dee-Dee" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."