Motion Picture Magazine (Feb-Jul 1920)

COTTOM M*«C «' lOTlON PICTUR magazine "/ take this occasion to tell you of the genuine pleasure and perfect satisfaction your New Wonder Model Instruments, used by the members of my Band, have given me. In our extended engagement at the New York Hippodrome your instruments have had a splendid opportunity to display their merits. The_ fully demonstrated their worthiness of the Grand Price and Gold Medal of Honor given them by tlue Jury of Au-ards at tlie Panama-Pacific International Exposition. During our pleasant engagements at the Exposition I had occasion to note the various bands and orchestras there engaged and the Conn Instruments seemed to be in evidence everywhere. Particularly was this the case where High Grade Musicians were engaged. I still maintain that the fifty model Conn Instruments enhances the musical value of any organization to a marked degree and the members of my organization fully accord with me. The Conn. Ltd.. has created a high standard of excellence for Band Instruments, a standard worthy of emulation, if possible, by other makers. Very sincerely. JOHN' PHILIP SOUS A JOHN PHILIP SOUSA From a recent photo The Famous Jackie Band, U. S. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, 111. Lt. John Philip Sousa, Conductor The organization and successful training of the "Jackie Band" is one of the most remarkable of Lieut. Sousa's achievements. Its members were recruited from all walks of life — many of them wholly unfamiliar with music and musical instruments — and yet in a few short months, Lieut. Sousa was able to develop them into a world-renowne* organization. The Jackie Band of over 1200 members was equipped throughout with Conn Instruments — a most significant fact when one remembers the success achieved. And yet, good music is no mystery. It is the expression of skill in both the artist and the maker of the instrument. MUSIC IN OTHER ORGANIZATIONS yi The power of music to inspire and bind together was well illustrated in the Jackie Band. Hundreds of organizations and institutions are recognizing the same fact and are using it to the mutual advantage and the profit of their members. Large manufacturing industries. Fire and Police Departments, Boy Scout Organizations, Schools, Colleges, Lodges, Churches, etc., are all beneficiaries of the bond of music. Many remarkable Bands and Orchestras have been developed among the members of such organizations with the aid of Conn Instruments. Unusual benefits of no small proportions await other similar organizations who are interested in the creation and development of a spirit of harmony in thought and action within their organization. ESSENTIAL TONAL QUALITIES A Characteristic of CONN Instruments The test of an instrument is its tonal qualities— its perfect intonation — its symmetry of proportion — its proper balance — its embodiment of Art and Science as expressed in appearance and performance. Conn Instruments are the product of a patented method impossible of attainment elsewhere. An intimate, scientific knowledge of requirements, plus a mechanical skill in production that approaches the Artistic and Ideal, gives a guarantee of quality and uniformity in tonal elements that is unsurpassed. The universal recognition of this superiority of Conn Instruments by all great Band Leaders of International Fame is the best possible guide and assurance for the beginner or the veteran purchaser of band instruments. Let us send information about forming a band in your organization. If you are a player or beginner, ask for information concerning the instrument i n which you arc interested. YOUR. BEST GUARANTEE of a good Band or Orchestra Instrument is to see that it bears this mark — Largest ai I ..oiluING ~^rvrtART, IND. quipped Band Instrument Factory in the World. Ralph Dunbar's White Hussars have become so enthusia; over their Conn Instruments that they both play and sing tl praise. Those who have heard the White Hussars in Lycei Chautauqua and Vaudeville work know the quality of their w and also appreciate the significance of their enthusiasm Conn Instruments. THE SCHUSTJ FAMILY Many brothers and ters might well emi the musical activitie the S c h u s Family Saxop' Quintette v. has earned a) _^» viable reputwee a s entertai, The degree un harmony // pressed by t;„C little family is" truly wonderful." — but then, the use Conn Instruments, of cour THE DARLING SAXOPHONE FOUR is all that the name implies. F 0 ii r charming 3nd capable young ladies who arc meeting unusual success as musical entertainers in high class vaudeville. They, too, place tluir dependence in Conn Instruments. The result? Exactly what you would t ever. Mil _