SFSMA is delighted to celebrate the publication of Ben Model‘s new book, The Music of the Silent Films (New York: Wise Publications, 2015). For this beautifully produced book, Model, the accompanist in residence at MoMA and the Library of Congress … Continue reading
Title: Trimmed in Gold Author: Ukelele Sheiks Publisher: Thematic Music Cue Sheet, 1926 Series: Format: Cue Sheet Document type: Cue Sheet All authors/contributors: Eugene Conte OCLC Number: Contents: At Screening: “Ukulele Lady” by Whiting The Lovesick Boy: “Freshie” by Greer … Continue reading
Title: Trimmed in Gold Author: Eugene Conte Publisher: Thematic Music Cue Sheet, 1926 Series: Format: Cue Sheet Document type: Cue Sheet All authors/contributors: Eugene Conte OCLC Number: Contents: At Screening: “The Hustler” by Strawley Barber Shop Scene: “Barber of Seville” … Continue reading
Title: Spanking Breezes Author: Eugene Conte Publisher: Thematic Music Cue Sheet, 1926 Series: Format: Cue Sheet Document type: Cue Sheet All authors/contributors: Eugene Conte OCLC Number: Contents: At Screening: “Jollity” by Zamecnik Explosion: “Tchama” by Haines Yacht Leaves: “The Darkies … Continue reading
Title: Scared Stiff Author: Eugene Conte Publisher: Thematic Music Cue Sheet, 1926 Series: Format: Cue Sheet Document type: Cue Sheet All authors/contributors: Eugene Conte OCLC Number: Contents: At Screening: “Marriage Blues” by Berkin Night: “Play Ball” by Kaufman Strange Tales: … Continue reading
Title: Hot Cakes for Two Author: Eugene Conte Publisher: Thematic Music Cue Sheet, 1926 Series: Format: Cue Sheet Document type: Cue Sheet All authors/contributors: Eugene Conte OCLC Number: Contents: At Screening: “Merriment” by Kempinski Gus Starts Alice: “That’s a Lot … Continue reading
Title: Hayfoot Strawfoot Author: Edward Kilenvi Publisher: Thematic Music Cue Sheet, 1926 Series: Format: Cue Sheet Document type: Cue Sheet All authors/contributors: Edward Kilenvi OCLC Number: Contents: At Screening: “Tea for Two” by Youmans Pete and Percy: “Gallagher and Shean” … Continue reading
Title: The Gosh-Darn Mortgage Author: Eugene Conte Publisher: Thematic Music Cue Sheet, 1926 Series: Format: Cue Sheet Document type: Cue Sheet All authors/contributors: Eugene Conte OCLC Number: Contents: At Screening A Stranger from the City: “Isn’t She the Sweetest Thing” … Continue reading
SFSMA is delighted to announce the digitization of three full scores for silent films: Ella Cinders (1926) and The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) compiled and composed by Paul Norman; and La Boheme (1926) by Willian Axt. These are important and fascinating … Continue reading
Title: The Hunchback of Notre Dame Author: Paul Norman Publisher: M. B. Gilbert, 1899; G. Schirmer, 1888; G. Schirmer, 1918; Belwin, Inc., 1925; G. Schirmer, Inc., 1927; G. Schirmer, Inc., 1916; Belwin, Inc., 1916 Series: Format: Sheet Music Document type: … Continue reading
Title: Ella Cinders Author: Paul Norman Publisher: Sam Fox, 1925; Skidmore Music Co., 1924; Walter Jacobs, Inc, 1924; Emil Ascher, Inc., 1901; Henry Waterson, Inc., 1924; Walter Jacobs, 1916; Sam Fox, 1918; Jack Mills, 1925; Belwin, Inc., 1920 (2); Walter … Continue reading
Title: La Boheme Author: Willian Axt Publisher: Photo Play Music Co., 1926 Series: Format: Sheet Music Document type: Musical Score All authors/contributors: William Axt and David Mendoza OCLC Number: Contents: Full piano score Notes: For Piano Source: Ben Model SFSMA … Continue reading
Update, 18 November 2024: Bossons and Geyer have updated the score, which you can find in two parts below. Man with a Movie Camera score by Leo Geyer, Prologue-Part 3 Man with a Movie Camera score by Leo Geyer, Parts … Continue reading
Title: The Masks of the Devil Author: Ernst Luz Publisher: Thematic Music Cue Sheet, 1928 Series: Format: Cue Sheet Document type: Cue Sheet All authors/contributors: Ernst Luz OCLC Number: Contents: At Screening: “Prelude to Romances of the Seven Seas” by … Continue reading
Title: The Golden Clown Author: Dr. Edward Kilenyi Publisher: Thematic Music Cue Sheet, 1926 Series: Format: Cue Sheet Document type: Cue Sheet All authors/contributors: Dr. Edward Kilenyi OCLC Number: Contents: At Screening: “Pagliacci Selection” by Leoncavallo Under Leaden Skies: “La … Continue reading
Title: Quality Street Author: Ernst Luz Publisher: Thematic Music Cue Sheet, 1927 Series: Format: Cue Sheet Document type: Cue Sheet All authors/contributors: Ernst Luz OCLC Number: Contents: At Screening: “Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes” by Marquardt The Time—Late … Continue reading
Title: Blindfold Author: Michael P. Krueger Publisher: Thematic Music Cue Sheet, 1928 Series: Format: Cue Sheet Document type: Cue Sheet All authors/contributors: Michael P. Krueger OCLC Number: Contents: At screening: LOVE THEME, “Forever” by Ager A small flat: “Gaily Thro’ … Continue reading
Authors Alford, Harry “Naturally and Accidentally Noticed.” MA17: 14. Allen, J. Worth “The Principle of Contrast in Musical Education.” Jun28: 2. Allen, Ward “In Minneapolis.” Jan 27: 57; Feb27: 23; Jul27: 57. Anon. “26th Annual Guild Convention.” Jul27: 53. “A … Continue reading
SFSMA’s gotten a great review by Erin M. Brooks in The Journal of the Society for American Music! Download it as a PDF here, or read the full text below. Journal of the Society for American Music (2020), Volume 14, Number … Continue reading
Contents 1917 The Tuneful Yankee 1, no. 1, January 1917 “Here We Are.” Jan17: 3. “Publishers Win on Public Performance.” Jan17: 4. “The Tuneful Yankee Puckerings.” Jan17: 5. “Right to the Point.” Jan17: 6. “The Tuneful Yankee Whisperings.” Jan17: 7. … Continue reading
SFSMA has digitized a number of private and publicly available collections of cue sheets and sheet music, and has also created collections of related materials. Chuck Berg Silent Film Music Collection Charles “Chuck” Berg (1941–2016), who taught film and media … Continue reading
Title: I’m Sorry I Made You Cry Author: N. J. Clesi Publisher: New York: Leo. Feist, Inc., 1918 Series: Format: Sheet music Document type: Musical score All authors/contributors: N. J. Clesi, arr. Theodore Morse OCLC Number: Contents: Notes: for piano … Continue reading
Title: Oh Helen! A Comedy Stuttering Song Author: Chas. R. McCarron and Carey Morgan Publisher: New York: Jos. W. Stern and Co., 1928 Series: Format: Sheet music Document type: Musical score All authors/contributors: Chas. R. McCarron and Carey Morgan OCLC … Continue reading
Title: Laugh Clown Laugh: Theme song of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production Laugh Clown Laugh Author: Lewis, Young, and Ted Fiorito Publisher: New York: Jerome H. Remick and Co., 1928 Series: Format: Sheet music Document type: Musical score All authors/contributors: Lewis, Young, and … Continue reading
Title: Smugglers’ Rendezvous (Misterioso) Author: Jean Beghon Publisher: New York: Carl Fischer, 1928 Series: P. H. S. 37 Format: Sheet music Document type: Musical score All authors/contributors: Jean Beghon OCLC Number: Contents: Notes: for violin 2, viola, cello, bass, flute, … Continue reading