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"Alexander's Ragtime Band" is a song by Irving Berlin. It was his first major hit, in 1911.
It might be regarded as a sequel to "Alexander and His Clarinet," which Berlin wrote with Ted Snyder in 1910. The earlier song is mostly concerned with a reconciliation between Alexander Adams and Eliza Johnson, but also highlights Alexander's novel musical style.
It is believed by some (especially jazz/ragtime circles in New Orleans, and the Watzke family of New Orleans), that Berlin was writing about a real band and bandleader, who were popular at the time in New Orleans, and actually was known as Alexander's Ragtime Band, after its leader, Alexander Constantin Watzke, Jr. (also known as "King" Watzke or Alex Watzke). From 1904 to 1911 or later, this band was one of the most popular white ragtime and jazz bands in New Orleans.
Release Date: 1911
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It's Dixieland for choir! Kirby Shaw has created an action-packed rendition of this Dixie favorite. Voices add to the excitement by taking on the roles of the instruments in the center section. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA. Performance Time: Approx. 2:07.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Irving Berlin
Another superb arrangement by Robert Page that is sure to be a hit with your choir and audience! Original words and music by Irving Berlin, arranged for mixed voices without accompaniment. Difficulty Level: Medium Adult. Duration - 00:02:55.
Composer: Irving Berlin
What a combination! Irving Berlin's classic song with a new partner-melody by Don Besig and Nancy Price. A real winner for 2-part choirs. The optional SoundTrax CD adds a true ragtime sound.
Arranger: Don Besig | Composer: Irving Berlin
Celebrate the work of one of America's best loved composers with this exciting arrangement by Philip Kern. This ragtime show-stopper opens with short male and female solos, adds the tight harmonies of your SAB or SATB choir, swings into a scat section featuring a trumpet-like vocal solo, ritards to a cakewalk tempo, and finally crescendos to an amazing ending that may very well raise the roof of your auditorium. Feature your accompanist with the left hand stride accompaniment, add a ragtime instrumental ensemble with the optional SoundPax, or perform this one with the rousing SoundTrax CD. Publication includes optional staging suggestions. Featured on "On with the Show!" video, #21799.
Arranger: Philip Kern | Composer: Irving Berlin
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