Description: The Princeton Grand March Author: Johnson, Francis Title: The Princeton Grand March Publication: Philadelphia: Osbourn's Music Saloon, [1840? ] Description: 13½” x 10 3/8”. Disbound. Pp. [3]. Very good: disbound, lightly toned, penciled annotations throughout. This is a rare piece of sheet music from an exceptionally important African American composer and bandleader, Francis Johnson. According to Eileen Southern in The Music of Black Americans (W.W. Norton & Company, 1983):“Johnson was indeed a celebrity for all times! During his short career he accumulated an amazing number of 'firsts' as a black musician: first to win wide acclaim in the nation and in England; first to publish sheet music (as early as 1818); first to develop a 'school' of black musicians; first to give formal band concerts; first to tour widely in the nation; and first to appear in integrated concerts with white musicians. His list of acheivements also included 'firsts,' as an American, black or white: he was the first to take a musical ensemble abroad to perform in Europe and the first to introduce the promenade concert to the United States.” Southern also said Johnson was “a prolific composer and arranger, his output of more than 200 compositions included cotillions, quadrilles, quick-steps and other marches, stylized dances, sentimental ballads, patriotic songs, arrangements of operatic aires, and even Ethiopian minstrel songs.” This particular march was dedicated to recent graduates of Princeton University. While there is no publication date, one source listed its issuance as 1840 and that it was first performed at the Annual Commencement Ball of the College of New Jersey, at Nassau Hall Hotel, Princeton. OCLC locates two copies over two entries. Very good. Seller ID: 8229 Subject: African Americana, Music, Philadelphia This item is offered by Langdon Manor Books, LLC, antiquarian booksellers. Please do not hesitate to contact us for additional information and/or photos and we will respond promptly. We package our items carefully, ship daily, and have a no hassle returns policy--your satisfaction is guaranteed. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksllers (ILAB) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA) and adhere to their rules of ethics. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED IN PERPETUITY TO BE AUTHENTIC AND ORIGINAL Terms and shipping: Payment is required within 3 days of purchase. Payment via paypal unless other arrangements have been made prior to purchase or bidding. Shipping in the continental United States, with delivery confirmation is $4.00 International shipping via USPS priority is based on weight and location. International purchases under 4 pounds and under $100 may be shipped via USPS First Class. Texas residents will be charged 6.25% sales tax. Please note that any bookends you see in a photograph are NOT included as part of this purchase. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. We allow returns for any reason, our feedback is perfect, and we will absolutely make things right if you are disappointed with your purchase. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Year: 1840
