Salute to George M. Cohan
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Product ID: KM2 K9445
By George M. Cohan
Publisher:
Kendor Music
Arranger:
Christensen
Series:
Kendor Cadet String Orchestra Series
Line Up:
String Orchestra
Duration:
2:00
Level: 2+
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About this item
This medley of great American show tunes from the early 20th century gives young players the chance to learn firsthand why the popularity of Cohan's music endures to this day. Audiences will respond instantly to these familiar strains and students will enjoy the spirited style of all three songs. Use of the optional snare drum and wood block part will contribute to the upbeat mood.
Songlist (3)
- Give my Regards to Braodway
- Mary's a grand Name
- You're a grand old Flag
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Composer
George M. Cohan (1878-1942)
George Michael Cohan (pronounced Coe-han; July 3, 1878 – November 5, 1942), known professionally as George M. Cohan, was a major American entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, and producer.
Cohan began his career as a child, performing with his parents and sister in vaudeville as one of the "The Four Cohans." Before long, he was writing songs and sketches, and he went on to write some 500 songs during his lifetime. He also wrote, produced, and starred in many Broadway musicals. Cohan's many popular songs include "Over There", "Give My Regards to Broadway", "The Yankee Doodle Boy", and "You're a Grand Old Flag". Beginning with Little Johnny Jones in 1904, he wrote and appeared in more than three dozen shows that were produced on Broadway. He displayed remarkable theatrical longevity, continuing to perform as a headline artist until 1940. Cohan also appeared in films, including The Phantom President in 1932. Off stage, he was one of the founders of ASCAP.
Known in the decade before World War I as "the man who owned Broadway," he is considered the father of American musical comedy. His life and music were depicted in the Academy Award-winning film Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) and the 1968 musical George M!. A statue of Cohan is in Times Square in New York City.
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