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- The Anderson Family
About 15 years ago, I've heard "The
Typewriter" played on a local radio station. That's the last time I heard
it broadcast locally. I was immediately fascinated by the tune, it was my first
encounter with Leroy Anderson's work. At that time, it was never known to me
who the composer was... Many years later I played my first Leroy's piece,
"The Syncopated Clock", on a Yamaha Electone. I love this piece so
much and used it as one of my exam pieces. Ever since then I've been wondering,
did Mr Anderson compose other works??... Thanks to the World Wide Web, I found
this web site and has all my questions answered, after nearly 15 years!! I
bought my first Leory's orchestra pieces, "The Syncopated Clock" and
"Sleigh Ride" in December 2001, and I never regretted buying them.
Until now, I can still remember the joy of sequencing "Sleigh Ride"
on my music workstation and synthesizer. It was a great fun and wonderful
experience, but almost like fitting a jigsaw puzzle. I have never played a
complete full orchestra piece on a keyboard before, and it certainly came to me
as a big challenge. Each instrument part was carefully played and recorded on a
track, starting with 1st flute right up to the sleigh bells, nearly 30
instruments in total. Well, the first sign of trouble is when I run out of
tracks, in the end I have to squeeze a few parts into one tack!! I remember
smiling to myself whenever a part is completed, and I will play back the newly
finished part together with the previously recorded parts, which means I have
listened to the tune over 30 times when completed! What really amazed me is
that, when you listen to a part it seems to tell you a story of itself. When
all parts are played together, every individual story fit in seamlessly; they
are being "told" at the right place, at the right time and at the
right tone! That's the ingenious Anderson's touch. I wonder if Mr Anderson is
also a good story teller?? Every Leroy Anderson's work that I have sequenced
has this characteristic, which explains why I'm never sick of listening to the
parts over and over again; you always hear a different tune when you mute some
parts, simply too many combinations to experiment with! Until now I can still
clearly remember what note was played and when, even without looking at the
scores - don't know why my brain seems to remember all the parts I have played,
better than names and telephone numbers! Of all the parts my favourite are the
French Horns (1 to 4), the harmony is fantastic in the hands of Mr Anderson!!
It's the Anderson's touch that keeps me wanting to play more. Ever since then,
I have become a fanatic of Leroy Anderson's work. By end December 2002 my
collection has grew to 11, they are "The Syncopated
Clock","Sleigh Ride","The Typewriter","Song of
the Bells","China Doll","The Girl In Satin","Jazz
Legato","The Penny-Whistle Song","Lazy Moon","Shall
I Take My Heart" and "Town House Maxixe". Each of these pieces
has a truly unique style. I always find something special in every piece of
Leroy's work, and I am never disappointed. I will continue to explore Leroy Anderson's
works and introduce them to my family and friends. It has certainly gave me a
lot of joy and inspiration over the past 1 year. Sometimes, I wish to have the
ingenious musical talent of Leroy Anderson!
Lee Kok How
Singapore
Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 13:57:36 (EST)
Well, I have signed the guestbook before, but I must echo what another
guest has said about the Christmas Carols album with the white cat on the
cover. This is the finest collection of carols I have ever heard -- Leroy
Anderson was a superb orchestrator and arranger in addition to being a great
composer -- and I listened to it for more Christmases than I can remember. I
miss it so, and also have been hoping it would be re-released on CD. Can the
Andersons shed any light on this? Is there any chance it will be out on a CD
one of these days? I had even considered having my LP expensively transferred
to CD, but there are too many big skips and scratches. On another subject, I
recently obtained a CD of Anderson's piano concerto. Fabulous. I cried the
first few times I heard it. So like Leroy Anderson's other music -- some themes
are joyful and light, others are achingly beautiful. Everyone who loves his
music should have this in his collection. But, please, could you answer us
about the Christmas album?
Rose Curran
Sarasota, FL USA
Friday, December 27, 2002 at 20:42:22 (EST)
Christmas would never be complete without the joyful sounds of Leroy
Anderson's music and this year I was able to enjoy his "Christmas
Festival" composition here in Concord with our resident symphony
orchrestra and of course the stunning "Sleigh Ride"...pure joy...
Christmas and Mr. Anderson what a great combination. Naturally I will enjoy all
the other music by Mr.Anderson all year long....but all that joy in
"Sleigh Ride" makes me look forward to Christmas 2003...Best wishes
to all the Andersons and all on this web site..
Bill Twibill
Concord, NH USA
Friday, December 27, 2002 at 19:24:35 (EST)
I grew-up with a Leroy Anderson album called "Christmas Carols"
Would like to find it in CD. Had the following: Wassail Song, L, How a Rose, O
Come Little Children, In Dulci Jubilo, Angels in Our Field Abiding, Pastores A
Belen, O Come, O Come Emmanuel, I saw Three Ships, It Came Upon The Midnight
Clear, The Coventry Carol, March of the Kings, A Christmas Festival, O Little
Town of Bethlehem, O Sanctissima, While By My Sheep, Bring A Torch Jeannette
Isabella, We Three Kings, Patapan, Away in the Manger, From Heaven High I Come
to You. This was a top notch album when it came out. The cover was a white cat.
Oh, how I wish I could find this in CD. I haven't found anything as good as
this for Christmas in an orchestral setting.
Paul Dierks
Flint, MI USA
Thursday, December 26, 2002 at 23:29:44 (EST)
I am watching "Once Upon a Sleigh Ride" right now. I finally
get to "meet" the man behind the site that my husband (Sid)
originally set up. Being born in 1952, I grew up hearing alot of Mr. Anderson's
music and didn't even know it! It's a pleasure to know the man behind the
music
Patty Wing
Madison, AL USA
Thursday, December 26, 2002 at 20:22:26 (EST)
I love the fact that Mr. Anderson's music is uplifting and inspires peace
and unity in the world. I think that all music will either inspire a listener
to be a better person or a worse person. Music affects us more than we think,
and what Leroy did was give the entire world a wonderful selection of music
that was writen only to inspire us for good. Being a composer in training, I
also want to have a basis for the music I create to be both uplifting and be
able to appeal to the masses
Jason
Mesa, AZ USA
Wednesday, December 25, 2002 at 22:18:51 (EST)
I received my first Leroy Anderson recordings exactly 40 years when I
asked my mother to buy me some for Christmas. I was discovering Mr. Anderson's
music in Junior High Band and I wanted to hear more of it. Those first 2
recordings were the best Christmas presents I ever received! I've been hooked
on Leroy ever since and his music inspiried my own career as an arranger. I am
currently staff arranger for the Royal Hawaiian Band in Honolulu. We recently
played the newly published work "Govenor's March". I highly recommend
it to all concert bands. Also if you are intersted in rare music of Leroy
Anderson check out the "Cut from Goldilocks" songs that are published
by Woodbury Music Co. Rare songs that you will seldom hear but pure Leroy
Anderson magic, non-the-less. I would like to wish Mrs. Anderson a Merry
Christmas and thank her for her continuing energetic efforts in bringing
Leroy's beautiful music to the attention of all of us. It just wouldn' t be
Christmas without SLEIGH RIDE and A CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL. Mele Kalikimaka to
all!!! Bill Wiley, Staff Arranger Royal Hawaiian Band
Bill Wiley
Honolulu, HI USA
Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at 21:46:19 (EST)
I am trying to ascertain the original key of Sleighride
Peter Di Bono
San Francisco, CA USA
Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at 21:42:28 (EST)
This afternoon I watched the PBS special "Once Upon a Sleigh
Ride" about Mr. Anderson and his music. I remember listening to many of
his pieces when I was younger, most notably "The Syncophated Clock, The
Typewriter and Sleigh Ride." The music is so uplifting, so joyous that I
am immediately placed in a happier frame of mind. My best wishes to Mr.
Anderson's family
Mary-Lou Chall
Detroit, MI USA
Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at 18:17:52 (EST)
Years ago I met and was freindly with your brother Eric. If you are in
touch with him please send him my regards. We were both in an organization
called Record Research
Len Selk
New York, NY USA
Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 17:36:12 (EST)
Mr. Anderson's music is much more influential than I first thought. After
listening to the CD "The Typewriter" I recognized the majority of the
tunes and fondly remember them from being played frequently on the radio during
my childhood. My ten-year-old son is now an instant fan of Mr. Anderson!
Dotty Barnes
Skokie, IL USA
Friday, December 20, 2002 at 10:24:18 (EST)
Hello, I am doing genealogy wiht Sweden and my great grandmother who was
from Tjurko Karlskrona, Sweden was an Anderson and she married Frank Oscar Berg
who's surname got changed after coming to MAerica to Carlson but we really were
from the Anderson/Berg roots of Karlskrona [Tjurko] Sweden.. My great
grandfather was a stonecutter and had one time lived and worked on Hurricane
Island off the coast of MAine near to the Vinalhaven Island which is off the
coast of Rockland, Maine.. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Dover High played 2
of Leroy Amderson's song at Xmas concert last night.. Lovely music.. Sincerely,
Arlene Wise:goldenseal@attbi.com
Arlene [Carlson] Wise (from Swedish roots Anderson also)
Dover, nh USA
Friday, December 20, 2002 at 10:12:25 (EST)
BEING A FORMER MEMBER OF THE STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENTAL BAND, I HAVE PLAYED
LEROY ANDERSON COMPOSITIONS MANY, MANY TIMES. MY FAVOURITE BEING "BUGLER'S
HOLIDAY". I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO PURCHASE CDS BY LA. COULD YOU PLEASE
ADVISE WHERE AND IF I CAN ON THE INTERNET? REGARDS AND MANY THANKS FOR HOURS OF
PLAYING PLEASURE. (BASSOON & PERCUSSION)
CLIFFORD J. AUSTIN - HAYNES
DEAL KENT, ENGLAND
Friday, December 20, 2002 at 06:44:30 (EST)
As a young teenager i use to stay up late on sunday nights just to hear
Forgotten Dreams at the end of the channel 7 news telecast. They played it for
years
Richard Rivera
Oakland Gardens, ny USA
Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 23:32:13 (EST)
What utter exuberant joy this man's music brings to my life. From the
lovely and rather haunting Arietta to The Typewriter, which I make a game of
trying to swing to the next line at the proper time and make the sounds (great
fun), to Blue Tango, the happy nonsense of the Sandpaper Ballet -- goodness --
all of it, all the moods and inventions, all a symphony to sing to, dance to --
all the way from my head through my heart to my toes. Delightful, beautiful,
glorious music. All the world will let us down sometimes, including ourselves,
but good music never lets us down. Leroy Anderson may have invented that idea
too! What a gift to the world he was and is. Thank you for this marvelous web
site!!
Anara Brinmere
Weaverville, N.C. USA
Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 22:30:22 (EST)
I have loved the music of Leroy Anderson since I was a small child. I
sing with the Tallahassee Community Chorus and we recently performed with the
Tallahassee Sympony and "Sleigh Ride" is a stable for the annual
Holiday concert. It's indeed unfortunate that lost his creative genious so
early in life
(Mr.) Lanue B Ryan
Tallahassee, FL USA
Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 15:00:06 (EST)
Was moved by show on TV about Mr. Anderson. Liked Piano Concerto in C.
Bought several of albums in '50s & 60s; have copied then to CD. Still
great. Am glad that I lived during Mr. Anderson's life. Roger Evoy 1679 Ludwell
Dr. MAple Glen, PA 19002
Roger Evoy
Maple Glen, PA USA
Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 12:17:58 (EST)
I have played Bugler's Holiday in a trumpet trio (off and on) since 1966.
What a master piece!
Paul Cummings
USA
Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 01:30:25 (EST)
I am President of Baltimore's Marching Ravens which is the 400 member
marching Band of the NFL Baltimore Ravens. The band history dates back to 1947
when they were the Baltimore Colts' Marching Band. During the years when
Baltimore was without a pro-football team, the Colts' Band stayed together
promoting Baltimore around the nation to show we still had the spirit in
Maryland for pro-football. In 1996, when the Browns became the Ravens, the
Modell Family when owned the Ravens adopted the Colts' Band and made them into
Baltimore's Marching Ravens. Being a member for 40 years, and a big fan of Mr.
Leroy Anderson, I saw what joy and happiness his music has brought to our
members and for our fans throughout the years. We have used many of
Mr.Anderson's compositions since 1947 and still do to this day. What delights
me is the young people coming into our organization and playing Mr. Anderson's
compositions for the first time and the excitement in their faces thinking they
discovered something new. This only goes to show Leroy Anderson will live on forever
in his wonderful compositions for generations to come. John Ziemann Band
President Baltimore's Marching Ravens
John Ziemann
Jarrettsville , MD 21084
Monday, December 16, 2002 at 10:23:35 (EST)
I'm a member of the Mary Washington College Community Orchestra, which
recently gave an all Leroy Anderson concert. The music was genuinely fun to
play and to listen to. Thanks to Kurt and his mother (Leroy's widow) for
contributing so much - scores, information, videos - and for coming all the way
to VA to hear us. It was a very memorable event.
Dr. Ellen Brown
Fredericksburg, VA USA
Saturday, December 14, 2002 at 22:22:16 (EST)
My wife and I were also attendees at Mary Washington College's recent
concert honoring the life and works of Mr. Anderson. Thank you, Kurt, and Mrs.
Anderson for honoring us with your appearance. It truly was a wonderful
evening....brought back many memories of playing his pieces in school concert
bands and orchestras. Mr. Anderson, to me, is in a class by himself among
composers. I liken him to Norman Rockwell, in that he was a composer who
produced music loved by the masses. And that is a wonderful legacy to leave
behind!
Roy Leonard
Fredericksburg, VA USA
Friday, December 13, 2002 at 22:55:40 (EST)
I am a trumpet player / high school music deparment chair / instrumental
music director. I bought "Once Upon a Sleigh Ride" is September,
thinking it would be fun to show around Christmastime to several of my music
classes. It's a great video. Very informative, and appropriate for any time of
the year. Very well-done. By the way, even today's students recognize and enjoy
Leroy Anderson's music! I highly recomend this video. Louis A. Spagnola- BS;
MMEd
Louis A. ( Lou ) Spagnola
Exton, PA USA
Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 13:14:30 (EST)
Leroy Anderson is one of the best light classical composers. Some of his
best music is Sleigh Ride, and Fiddle Faddle.
Sean Gerald
Eloit, Me USA
Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 08:38:22 (EST)
I am a 15 year old High School student in the San Francisco bay area and
play french horn in my school band. Although this site is very informative, I
thought that this was something that had to be said: I have played "Sleigh
Ride" more times than I'd care to remember in my short music career and over
the years have developed a type of unconditional hatred for the music that my
director described as "schlocky." It's great that Anderson did all
that great stuff in his life, but you think he could have written a better
french horn part for one of the only secular songs schools can play for any
winter concert! Sorry for complaining. I had to vent. Sincerely, Jeremy
Jeremy
San Mateo, Ca USA
Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 00:12:35 (EST)
Mary Washington College-Community Symphony Orchestra performed, tonight,
the music of Leroy Anderson. It was a marvelous concert. The Orchestra,
Conductor, and special guests were wonderful and so full of life, humor, fun,
and the passionate love of music. Brilliant performance! What better music than
that of Anderson's to make such a splendid evening
Martha Wheat
Fredericksburg, VA USA
Saturday, December 07, 2002 at 00:30:09 (EST)
I enjoyed this site because, it provided a lot of information to help me
get the only A+ in my Music Theory class when I did a report on Leroy
Anderson!!!!!
Elizabeth Ackermann
Biggsville, Illinois USA
Saturday, November 30, 2002 at 17:02:24 (EST)
Delighted to have seen the PBS special on Channel 2 here last week. I
didn't remember much of it the first time around so it was a pleasure to hear
the best of this great composer. I'm also happy to see that my original
comments from '00 are still on this page. Like a lot of people here, I first
heard Anderson's music as a kid, probably on period (early '60s) TV shows. I
also attended Saturday Youth Concerts by the Boston Symphony in the late '60s-
I'm sure an Anderson number was on one of those programs. Last week, I ventured
(in the freezing rain) to Groton, MA, and the magnificent Shanklin Wurlitzer
organ. Sad to say, no Anderson pieces were played, but I'm positive something
like "Serenata" or "Forgotten Dreams" would sound
tremendous on this impressive instrument. As noted earlier, I heard several of
his tunes two years ago on the Kotzschmar Organ in Portland, ME. Of course, we
hear the Phil Spector/ Ronettes "Sleigh Ride" a lot at this time of
year. Even Spector and his over-the-top tricks can't kill the Anderson sound!
Thanks again for keeping the memory of the greatest American "light
music" composer alive. I hope to find one of the CDs here- either the
Fiedler set or Anderson's own- during the holiday season
Jonathan Cohen
Brookline, MA USA
Friday, November 29, 2002 at 23:14:38 (EST)
To the Andersons: Just a note to mention that I watched WGBH's program
regarding Leroy Anderson last night. I was so impressed! I was born in 1946 so
I remember many, many of his compositions, but I did not really know they were
all composed by the same person...or who that person was. I was so young when I
would hear the old radio playing this music--it was one of those primary
memories. My mother nearly 'wore out' the Blue Tango record from playing it
repeatedly! My brother and I found the record this summer. Our mother is in a
nursing home and continues her love of music. I am going to find a Leroy
Anderson tape or CD and play it for her. It is guaranteed that she and many of
the residents will perk up when they hear this music. We live in Massachusetts
and are very familiar with Cambridge and Boston. Our son recently graduated
from New England Conservatory in Jazz Studies. During the program, it was
brought out that Mr. Anderson was known to walk along listening/composing music
that no one else could hear---I sure know that trait!! I am so glad that I
tuned into that program. He was wonderful! Shirley J. Jones
Shirley J. Jones
Marion, MA USA
Sunday, November 24, 2002 at 18:47:05 (EST)
In the "50" I used to listen to the radio the big international
orchestras for many hours. For every piece was announced the title and the
author, and I nothed those I liked best: it seemed to me to take possession of
them for ever. It has been, for me, the way to know the great authors,
especially of the wonderful american music. My kid's fancy created, on those
musics, images and sensations, but Your music, Mr. Anderson, was already
images, sensations and situations more bright, lively and pleasant of those my fancy
could give me. Today, Mr. Anderson, now that You are one thing with Your music,
that kid born in 1944 has come to meet You, and feeling Your guest gives him a
great sincere emotion. Alberto Francalanci - Florence - Italy
Alberto Francalanci
Florence, Italy
Saturday, November 23, 2002 at 08:56:55 (EST)
In May, 1995, I purchased a video tape containing a 1968 episode of the
television series Captain Kangaroo. For seven years, I have been wondering the
title of one of the songs that was used as the background for one of the
program segments. I discovered the title a couple of days ago, when I heard the
same song played on a 1966 episode of The Jackie Gleason Show. The song is
titled "The Phantom Regiment", and in my opinion, deserves to be in a
class with "Serenata", "Belle Of The Ball", "Sandpaper
Ballet", "Bugler's Holiday", "Trumpeter's Lulluby",
"Plink, Plank, Plunk" and other fantastic Leroy Anderson creations.
His music will live forever in the hearts and minds of those who appreciate the
genius (a word that is sadly mis-used) of such a talented person. Thank you,
Mr. Anderson, for giving us an amazing wealth of material from your career. The
world's population is in debt to you for your contribution to the world of fine
music
Jason Beard
Syracuse, NY USA
Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 09:54:22 (EST)
I am one of the "community" members of the Mary Washington
College Community Orchestra and fall into the category of a "don't quit
your day job" musician. I have always enjoyed Leroy Anderson's music, and
listening to or performing "Trumpeter's Lullaby" and "Bugler's
Holiday" are the only occasions when I wish I played trumpet instead of
French Horn! We are all looking forward to the upcoming concert and consider it
a privilege to pay tribute to a true icon of American Music. We are especially
honored to host Mr. Anderson's wife and son at the upcoming event
Earl Baughman
Fredericksburg, VA USA
Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at 18:25:32 (EST)
Our Symphony (The Mary Washington College/Community Orchestra) is
planning a tribute concert this December to Mr. Anderson's works. I (along with
everyone else) have always enjoyed "Sleigh Ride" but am very excited
to perform many of his other works. Mr. Anderson certainly had a genius for
melody and originality. I hope that there will be many more tribute concerts to
Mr. Anderson's works by other symphonies more prestigious than ours. Jilleen
Harter Principal violist (MWCCO)
Jilleen Harter
Fredericksburg, VA USA
Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at 11:37:53 (EST)
Our orchestra will present a Leroy Anderson Tribute concert at the campus
of Mary Washington College on Friday, December 6th at 8pm. Kurt and Eleanor
will be in attendance, and we will feature Dr. Mike Davison on trumpet, and a
special arrangement of Sleigh Ride with chorus. We are really looking forward
to it! Contact: Dr. Kevin Bartram, 540-654-1956 for more information
Dr. Kevin P. Bartram
Fredericksburg, VA USA
Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at 14:34:05 (EST)
Recently I heard a CD from Canadian Brass with a.o their masterful
performance of Bugler's Holiday. Searching the web I found the composer. I
enjoyed the web-site and the (regretfully small) parts of his work to be heard.
Wonderful to be remembered of Leroy Andersons compositions I heard as a child.
Loved it very much
wim steenbrink
rotterdam, Netherlands
Monday, November 18, 2002 at 13:11:03 (EST)
Syncopated clock = finest piece of music I have ever heard
Charlie Stewart
Needham Mkt, Suffolk UK
Saturday, November 16, 2002 at 17:07:48 (EST)
Great site! I remember when "The Syncopated Clock" was the
theme music for a TV show. I think it was the 11:00 movie. I often perform
Sleigh Ride with my choruses and play an excerpt of "The Typewriter"
for my general music classes. The students always enjoy it
Elizabeth
Smithtown, NY USA
Friday, November 15, 2002 at 13:51:40 (EST)
I enjoyed the website and thought it might be interesting to add to it
some of the composer's thoughts and reasons behind the songs he wrote
Ashley Cochren
Durant, IA USA
Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 14:34:33 (EST)
Leroy Anderson is an American treasure. My family and I enjoyed the PBS
program about him so much, and I recently purchased the video, "Once Upon
a Sleigh Ride" for myself, and one for my uncle who, before his
retirement, was a band director for UCLA. Mr. Anderson was a very talented man
and his music has provided so much enjoyment for countless people. It would be
hard to name my favorite song. Certainly "Sleigh Ride" and "The
Syncopated Clock" would be at the top of my list. Also, "The Belle of
the Ball" is right up there with them. The website is wonderful. I am a
baby-boomer who grew up with the Beatles, but I love Mr. Anderson's music!
Cynthia Burdyn
Broken Arrow, OK USA
Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 07:38:22 (EST)
Leroy Anderson was a master of creating joyous uplifting music. Each
piece a new way to celebrate life. This world could use more men like Mr.
Anderson
Zoltan Csillag
Newtown, CT USA
Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at 07:23:37 (EST)
Thoroughly enjoy Mr Anderson's compositions. I recall listening to The
Irish Washerwoman and other compositions as a youngster in the early 1950's --
a pleasant feeling of nostalgia arrives when listening to his works. Special
favorites: Syncopated Clock, The Typewriter Song, and The Waltzing Cat..
John Penhallegon
Bellevue, NE USA
Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at 06:48:21 (EST)
I am really impressed with the creativity of Leroy Anderson. Every melody
is full of color, it is fresh, it is romantic , it is fun,it is sunshine and it
is life. It takes me to some place, some times I dont know where but it is a
positive feeling. With a simple harmony he can say a lot.....simply incredible.
Thanks for let us know the work of this gran maestro
Joel Gabino, pianist.
Miami , Fl. USA
Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 21:35:02 (EDT)
Of all the moments i had when I grew up on a farm that most stick in my
mind, its the sounds trickling under the door of my uncle in rapture every
Christmas when he yanked out his Leroy collection out and did a non stop disc
by disc play of everything. Sleigh Ride, Sycopated Clock, Waltzing Cat, the
works, the music grew on me even though i'm not a rabid classical fan like he
is, enough so that i've ordered the PBS special......looks like his stocking will
be stuffed indeed. Good thing he doesn't have net access or his eyes would bug
out if he saw this. Sure to be a surprise :)
Jason Woodedd
Port Hope, Ont Canada
Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 12:58:43 (EDT)
Mr. Anderson's music has brought much joy to my life. As a child,
listening to all fo the happy tunes that were performed with such strength and
feeling. As an adult, listening and continuing to relive the memories of the
freedom and carelessness of my childhood. My heart tells me that Mr. Anderson
surely had a kind, loving and gentle spirit. That spirit was VIVIDLY dispayed
in his musical compositions. What a wonderful gift this man has given to the
world. Clearly, there will NEVER be anyone who can equal his accomplishments.
Thank you for this opportunity to share my feelings for him and his work with
others
Mike Moore
Rockkwall, Tx USA
Friday, October 18, 2002 at 16:29:28 (EDT)
Thank you for this excellent website! Some of the most fun I had in high
school and college was playing Mr. Anderson's tunes in the band. His music is
joyful, and fun. He must have had quite a sense of humor. He certainly deserves
a place alongside the likes of Ellington, Gershwin,Bernstein,etc
Dan Murray
Langhorne, Pa USA
Friday, October 11, 2002 at 18:53:32 (EDT)
Thank you very much for this site I am very fond of the work of Mr.
Anderson and am particularly pleased with his "Irish Suite". I also
enjoy Scottish music and would love to hear his "Scottish Suite" and
indeed other neglected pieces. Do you know of any organization that is planning
to record any "missing links"? Thank you MLS
Morton L. Siegel
NYC, NY USA
Friday, October 04, 2002 at 11:18:00 (EDT)
Je suis tr�s heureux d'avoir trouv� ce site sur Leroy
Anderson, car en France on ne trouve pas de CD de cet artiste. F�lic�tations
Michel BINET
nubecourt, france
Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at 07:58:54 (EDT)
I looooooooooooove sleigh ride! It is my all time favorite song. I come
to the home page and just sit and listen to it for hours! Thanks!
Hollie Bowie, MD USA
Sunday, September 22, 2002 at 15:50:20 (EDT)
Whenever I hear "Blue Tango", I am instantly four years old
again which was my age in 1952 when it was a no. 1 hit! We have a radio station
here that regularly plays Leroy Anderson's music, especially on Sunday
mornings. (KTOZ-AM, which is on BBQRadio.com.) Not too long ago, they played
him an entire half hour. I love it when the string section gets a workout
("Fiddle Faddle") or when the music makes you want to waltz around
the room ("Belle of the Ball"). The Waltzing Cat, the Typewriter
song, Trumpter's Lullaby and Serenata all have a home here in the midwest. Your
web site has taught me some things: for example, Plink! Plank! Plunk! sure
sounded familiar, and I had not connected it with the 50's game show "I've
got a Secret" until now. Also, it sounds like 1951 was a incredibly
creative year for him. This is a great site, and Mr. Leroy Anderson was a great
American composer
Dave Hiett
Springfield, MO USA
Monday, September 16, 2002 at 23:50:33 (EDT)
I am an eight grader, and my band teacher is featuring me in the
Trumpeter's Lullaby. Our band was selected to play in the Teachers Convention
in Madison, WI. It is a very fun song.
Tim Ekenberg
Mt. Horeb, WI USA
Monday, September 09, 2002 at 09:51:59 (EDT)
The first classical composition I remember was Fiddle Faddle back in the
early 1960's, 5th of 6th grade. I've loved classical music every since then
Marques Reese Wilson
Flower Mound, Tx USA
Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 12:04:49 (EDT)
I have read here all these comments, full of love and admiration for
Leroy Anderson's music and I share fully their views. As a great admirer of
Gerschwinn, Copland, I. Berlin, C. Porter and, yes, the American-period Antonin
Dvorak I have long thought that the wonderful music of Mr Anderson's is in a
league with the best of them. The only particular thing I have to offer,
besides sending my love to his memory through your fine Webpage, is that I am
not American as most of your guests: I am a Chilean citizen and this is to let
you know that in the tip of South America I had a "Leroy Anderson
childhood" too; songs as The Typewriter (my absolute favourite as a young
boy), The Sleigh Ride, Blue Tango (Tango Azul for me) and many others were
quite as familiar for me as they were for you in the U.S. Isn't it wonderful
that, so far from the composer's own country, there were young people like me
that treasured his music? In my first visit to the U.S., some years ago, one of
my first purchases was a couple of Leroy Anderson's records in a big NYC record
store. He is not only a much loved American composer in his own country. Like
all great artists he is part of the whole world's very best things. Thanks for
your Page and greetings from Chile.
Raul A. Abramson
Santiago de Chile, Chile
Wednesday, August 07, 2002 at 02:08:40 (EDT)
I am an unconditional admirer of Mr A nderson whose music is an absolute
delight for me.What is annoying here in Belgium is the fact that CDs with his
music are hard to find.In my opinion this exceptional composer is the equal of
Gershwin , Kern, Berlin and Porter .When you listen to his compositions you
,immediately recognize in him a great musician of very refined taste.His
orchestrations are so rich and so pleasant to the ear .All his melodies are
superb and will be played throughout the world for many years to come, I am
convinced .. What is beautiful is never forgotten
Lognay Jacques
Verviers, Belgium
Sunday, August 04, 2002 at 13:28:54 (EDT)
Leroy's music compositions speak volumes about his personality and his
witty character. My website is featuring the music of Leroy Anderson this
month. These are performances that identify our love of this American composer
Richard J. Parish
Frankfort, IN USA
Sunday, August 04, 2002 at 10:18:44 (EDT)
Leroy Anderson is probably the most under-rated and under-appreciated
composer of the 20th Century. He was quite simply a genius and an American
treasure whose name should be in the same league with Gershwin and Berlin
Frank Terranella
Clifton, NJ USA
Saturday, August 03, 2002 at 13:17:03 (EDT)
Listening again to Leroy Anderson's tuneful & imaginative music is
for me: Childhood Revisited! It brings back my earliest childhood memories of
my home in South London listening to the BBC's 'Light Programme' in the late
Fourties & early Fifties. Today I live in the county of Surrey, and I'm
sure that whether you listen in Surrey or Saratoga to his music it will still
make one's imagination stir and marvel at his musical gift - to us all
Anonymous
Surrey, UK
Friday, August 02, 2002 at 12:34:46 (EDT)
As the director of The Studio Orchestra since 1976 I have been using many
of the Leroy Anderson classics. These pieces are as big a hit today as they
were when I started the orchestra.
Lonnie Nofzinger
Madison, WI USA
Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 16:37:02 (EDT)
HI Guys, Nice site Keep up the good work!
Dee
char, nc USA
Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at 18:19:41 (EDT)
Greetings to you and your guests. Love what you’ve done with your site.
As an educator I can say you have great communication skills.
Catherine
La Mesa, Ca US
Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 04:10:48 (EDT)
How would I describe Leroy Anderson's music? Pure Genius! As a
composer/conductor/teacher, I come across Leroy's music a lot, and it never
fails to be a huge success with audiences of any age. Long may Leroy's music
live on
Kevin Ackford
Manchester, England - Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 04:24:38 (EDT)
They really don't write music like Leroy Anderson's today! Witty, urbane,
technically accomplished and refreshing. My particular favourite is the sinuous
"Serenata", but almost any of his pieces lift my mood..
colin gent
Cardiff, UK
Sunday, July 07, 2002 at 10:19:02 (EDT)
Thanks for the informative site. I love Anderson's work, and found your
site very useful. I still cannot find anywhere online to order a conductor's
score to SLEIGH RIDE (for full orchestra). Know where? 'Christopher Wright,
film composer
Christopher Wright
Winston-Salem, NC USA
Thursday, July 04, 2002 at 10:32:38 (EDT)
I first heard Blue Tango in about 1951. I bought the LP and played and
played it. I still enjoy listening to it today. I always say the two greatest
tangos ever written are Blue Tango and Jealousy.
John Palmer
Johannesburg, Souyh Africa
Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 13:39:48 (EDT)
What a wonderful tribute to a great American composer. I had the pleasure
of seeing Leroy Anderson conduct the New Haven Symphony Orchestra in a
childrens concert at Southern Connecticut State College in the early 1970's--I
have been a fan ever since. I will never forget the image of him conducting the
orchestra in the "Typewriter Song" and "Syncopated Clock."
Later, while in my high school band, I had the opportunity to play trumpet on
several of Leroy Anderson's compositions, including "Bugler's
Holiday." You can imagine my surprise and delight when years later, I
ended up building a house not only in the same town, but also the same street
that this composer once lived! This is such a great honor. I will always be a
great fan of his music and now I am introducing my children to his music as
well. Thank you for the great web site!
John J. Mazzucco, M.D.
Woodbury, CT USA
Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 20:59:15 (EDT)
THe memories of my childhood come flooding back as I hear the snippets of
Leroy Anderson's work. From the Typewriter to the Clock to Bugler's Holiday (my
favorite). I never realized the full extent of his music. I remember playing
some of his tunes while in the band from my junior high days thru college.
Wonderful to hear them again -- I plan on purchasing a CD so that I can share
the music with my 3 year old daughter.
Cathy Cox
So San Francisco, CA USA - Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 13:32:31 (EDT)
Thanks to the Family of Leroy Anderson for this web page. This is
wonderful! In the early 1960's on music night, where I attended school, I was
in for the treat of my life when I heard "Bugler's Holiday," for the
first time. I was about twelve years old, and that was the best thing that had
ever happened in that school. There were three boys who played it and they did
good. IT was very inspiring, it was the type of thing that would make students want
to do even better with their lives. At that time I didn't know that it was
written by the same person who wrote "Sleigh Ride." And I came to
find out much later that Leroy Anderson had written many other wonderful songs
that I also loved. His music is wonderful and I am thankful that I have some of
his music, I will play it for my grandchildren, they both love music, at four
years old and three months. But I will never forget that wonderful night, at
the school, where I heard "Bugler's Holiday", for the first times, I
will always remember it. Thanks for sharing the music of Leroy Andreson with
everyone, it remindes me of a time when life was really good
Linda Watson
Alabama USA
Monday, June 17, 2002 at 00:12:42 (EDT)
Great Site. I used to play Anderson's music in my high school band (about
ten years ago).Pieces such as Trumpeter's lullaby and Bugler's holiday are my
favorite. Even here, in Israel, Anderson is quite famous, and aqtually The
Typewriter is being used as the opening theme for The Voice of Israel's week
news, every Saturday morning for at least forty years
Nadav Askari
Jerusalem, Israel
Saturday, June 15, 2002 at 04:55:09 (EDT)
The Boston Pops programs should give more recognition and credit to Mr.
Anderson
Douglas Martinez
Boyce, LA USA
Saturday, June 08, 2002 at 03:58:55 (EDT)
I love Leroy's music and this site is a real delight! Great job!
Tom G.
Southington, CT USA
Friday, June 07, 2002 at 23:35:29 (EDT)
I love Mr Anderson's music. It was such a joy to find this site. I am a
1950's fan and still love the music. It will last forever
Margaret Helgesen
Norwalk, CA USA
Wednesday, June 05, 2002 at 19:16:43 (EDT)
Hi there from Florida. Nicely done website. Best of luck
Dan Ross
USA
Wednesday, June 05, 2002 at 18:41:00 (EDT)
How nice to have a website for this wonderful American composer. I grew
up in the fifties listening to his unique and memorable compositions. They
could make me smile (The Waltzing Cat, The Typewriter) or feel teary-eyed
(Trumpeter's Lullaby, First Day of Spring, Arietta). And everything in between
was a joy to listen to. I hope he will be remembered and appreciated for what
he was - one of the greatest composers ever to enter the popular American music
scene
Britney
USA
Tuesday, June 04, 2002 at 17:25:53 (EDT)
great site, keep up the good work -- love your music
Mike Monitor
los angeles, ca USA
Tuesday, June 04, 2002 at 17:23:45 (EDT)
I'm a long-time and devoted fan of Mr. Anderson's(Captain Anderson)music
Dave Hubbard
Boynton Beach, Florida USA
Monday, May 13, 2002 at 11:17:16 (EDT)
It's wonderful to play the music by Leroy Anderson! My favourite piece is
Sleigh Ride. I bought the original orchestra scores and played the song on a
Roland XP-80 keyboard. Of course, nothing is better than hearing the song
played by a real orchestra! Here's a link to my song
http://www.geocities.com/rolkorg/mp3/Sleigh_Ride.mp3
Lee Kok How
Singapore
Monday, May 06, 2002 at 02:00:43 (EDT)
Leroy Anderson's music is wonderful...
Daniel Davidsen
Frederiksberg, Denmark
Saturday, May 04, 2002 at 17:33:07 (EDT)
I enjoy listening to Leroy Anderson while sleeping. If I cannot sleep I
will play Jazz Legato and then I fall asleep. Too bad the musicians today lack
talent to be able to perform good pieces of music
Matt Overmier
Chicago, IL USA
Monday, April 29, 2002 at 08:01:53 (EDT)
I first heared Buglers Holiday in my car on my way to college in Lincoln,
Nebraska in 1954. I immediately bought the music (the music store hadn't heard
of it yet!), handed out the other two parts to cornet/trumpet playing friends
of mine in the band, and when our band director heard us play it, he ordered
the band accompaniment parts. Needless to say, we played it at every concert
for four years. The first Christmas, December, 1954, we played it on a local TV
station in Lincoln...the station gave our school some free time at 11
PM...after that performance, band directors from all over Nebraska called our
band director at Union College to find out about that great trumpet trio music.
I still perform it in my band on three double-bell euphoniums... Thank you, Mr.
Anderson, for what you have done for my life, and American music!! Bob Romans
Bob Romans
Lodi, CA USA
Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 16:12:08 (EDT)
How nice to have a website for this wonderful American composer. I grew
up in the fifties listening to his unique and memorable compositions. They
could make me smile (The Waltzing Cat, The Typewriter) or feel teary-eyed
(Trumpeter's Lullaby, First Day of Spring, Arietta). And everything in between was
a joy to listen to. I hope he will be remembered and appreciated for what he
was - one of the greatest composers ever to enter the popular American music
scene
Rose Curran
Sarasota, FL USA
Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 14:35:46 (EDT)
I would like to find out more about the Piano works of Leroy Anderson. I
have copies of the Concerto in C and 25 original piano pieces. I thought there
was a Sonata? but I have been unable to find it. I would be interested to know
why he withdrew the concerto from publishing, and information on what inpired
these pieces. Thank-you
Debra J. Davis
Grand Jct., , CO USA
Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 11:28:51 (EDT)
As a senior Pearl Harbor Survivor, I treasure all the good things about
our country:- Norman Rockwell, Babe Ruth, Stephen Foster, Abraham Lincoln and
others... But it is Antonin Dvorak and LEROY ANDERSON that says it best! To me,
Mr Anderson is Christmas, prom night, Saturday morning, pumpkin pie and whipped
cream - all wrapped up in a neat package. He represents America's
finest......and I consider it a privilege that I lived during his life time
Robert J Crerar
Toronto, ON Canada
Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 15:42:09 (EDT)
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USA
Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 12:33:48 (EDT)
As one in his early fifties, I have been in love with Leroy Anderson's
music for a lifetime. My earliest childhood memory (from age five or six) is
"Bugler's Holiday," which was used in the mid 1950's by a local TV
station as an opening/closing theme for its nightly weather program. I was
instantly smitten. Over time came "Syncopated Clocks", "Sleigh
Rides," "Waltzing Cats," "Blue Tangos" a
"Promenade," a little "Fiddle-Faddle," and of course a
"Trupeter's Lullaby," and many "Foregotten Dreams." Is it
possible to not like anything Anderson composed? I seriously doubt it! In
college I had a dorm-mate equally enthusiastic for Anderson's work, and before
bed on many nights we listened to Arthur Fielder's RCA recording of
Anderson...always a treat. I purchased my first CD player in March of '86, and
by July the Erich Kunzel/Rochester Pops "Syncopated Clock" CD was
released and I was ecstatic. Well, I could go on and on about this music (and
in other places and times, I have), but I'll close by saying it's great to have
found this web site and I'd love to correspond with other Leroy Anderson
enthusiasts. Mike Pence
Mike Pence
Phila, PA USA - Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 10:17:13 (EDT)
I loved playing his music in HS (sleigh ride and that great trombone
riff) and now I just bought the St. Louis Leroy Anderson collection CD
--remembering my Mom playing the Blue Tango all the time when I was little--but
my favorite is the romantic "Forgotten Dreams", so beautiful!
kathleen kilmer
Penfield, NY USA
Monday, April 15, 2002 at 23:35:49 (EDT)
I just had a wonderful time enjoying this site. Thank you for keeping
this important music before us in concert and recordings. Linnie York,
Brooklyn, NY
Linnie York
Brooklyn, NY USA
Friday, April 05, 2002 at 12:45:10 (EST)
I really liked your music. I want to join the New England Conservatory
Derek
Livingston, NJ USAv
Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 10:08:53 (EST)
Hi i am doing a project on Leroy Anderson and i was looking for some
pictures of him in school playing the piano but I didn't find and do you know
where I coul d find some
Tim Blevins
Bella Vista, AR USA
Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 10:54:57 (EST)
I am doing a project on Mr. Anderson in music class and i just have to
say he composed wonderful music. I am glade i picked him to do my project on
Priscilla
USA
Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 13:34:19 (EST)
From high school, where we sang a chorus arrangement of The Syncopated
Clock, then college, where I played trombone during Sleigh Ride, and conducted
our small music department orchestra in my favorite of his compositions
Serenata, Leroy Anderson has been a part of my life. Last night I had the
pleasure of sitting with his wife at the Torrington(CT) Civic Symphony Leroy
Anderson Pops Night,where 10 of his compositions were played, and where I had
the opportunity to speak with Mrs. Anderson, who had come with her son,
grandson, brother-in-law, and friends.
Shelby Peck\
Torrington, CCT USA
Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 13:13:12 (EST)
My beloved father took home movies from the time I was three years
old....and he always used Leroy Anderson music, especially the Penny Whistle
Song, for the soundtrack. Mr. Anderson's music is so very special to me, and
now that I'm in my 50's and no longer have my father, I feel his presence every
time I hear Leory Anderon music. He was a true genius who's music keeps me
going when I sometimes think I cannot.
kim tenenbaum
los angeles, ca USA
Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 16:44:12 (EST)
Please tell Mrs. Anderson that I have learned to play the simplified
piano version of FORGOTTEN DREAMS. MANY THANKS FOR THE SHEET MUSIC
rich montville
Middlebury, CT USA
Tuesday, March 05, 2002 at 18:11:11 (EST)
Mr. Anderson was absolutely the best! It would be wonderful to know of
one outlet that could provide all of his music (on CD) that could be ordered by
mail or internet. Is there such a place? B. Cook
Bob Cook
Kansas City, MO USA
Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 21:52:55 (EST)
I am very fond of the music of Leroy Anderson and, as a pianist, I play
some of his music. I wanted to let you and your other visitors know how much I
have been enjoying the new Naxos recording of Anderson's music. I am a
Classical Music Specialist (store clerk) in a record store and I have been
playing it in the store a lot and have been selling it a lot. Some people
wonder about my playing "Sleigh Ride" after Christmas. I tell them:
"At least now I can listen to it without someone using it to try to sell
me something. I can enjoy the song for itself. And in some parts of the country
(not usually in Portland), sleigh rides are fun at other times of the year, not
just at Christmas time. Does anybody go on sleigh rides anymore, I mean, real
sleigh rides, with horses and sleighs?
steve relei
Portland, or USA
Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 18:53:43 (EST)
I think that Typewriter is one of the cleverest bits of music ever
written
Richard Lake
Bristol, UK
Monday, February 25, 2002 at 08:28:39 (EST)
I am associated with The Cleveland Pops Orchestra (Carl Topilow,
conductor). I am very thrilled that we are doing a concert devoted to the music
of Leroy Anderson. I can't imagine life without Mr. Anderson's compositions.
His music is the very definition of "Pops:" the blending of classical
orchestral music with the styles of jazz, swing and musical theater. He is an
American original, along side of Aaron Copland, Norman Rockwell, John Philip
Sousa. I feel the pulse of the nation in his rhythms, the colors and textures
of American life in his melodies and orchestral palette. There is no question
that, through a lifetime of hearing Leroy Anderson's works, he has been a major
influence on my musical orientation.
Gordon Leigh Petitt
Cleveland, OH USA
Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 17:40:40 (EST)
What a great site and tribute! I had no idea that he studied
doublebass..what a wonderful tidbit that will impress colleagues! Thanks for
the lovingly created site
Greg Sarchet
Chicago, IL USA
Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 23:22:50 (EST)
Leroy Anderson truly was a great American Treasure. One cannot help but
humming and whistling an Anderson tune after first hearing it. Composer,
orchestra leader, American soldier, and one who left a wonderful legacy of
music to an adoring public. My favorite song to hum is "Forgotten
Dreams". Thanks for this great web site. I enjoyed it very much. NJ
Schroeder MD
Norman Schroeder
Green Bay, WI USA
Sunday, February 17, 2002 at 23:16:03 (EST)
My first introduction to Leroy Anderson was the "Early Show" on
WBBM-TV in Chicago. They, as did the New York stations, used the
"Syncopated Clock" as the theme music. I was hooked on the sound.
Then someone bought a "Best of..." album. The music was and still is
GREAT, and will continue to be loved forever. "Sleigh Ride" is a
wonderful song all year long. We don't have to wait for Christmas
Rod Anderson
Monrovia, CA USA
Wednesday, February 06, 2002 at 23:23:27 (EST)
I wasn't familiar with Mr. Anderson's music until I did a search on Big
Bands for our radio station on www.live365.com, and d/l some titles from
AudioGalaxy. Well! What a wonderful surprise! A lover of Classical music, as
well as Swing, and the Big Bands era, I was delighted to find a mixture of the
three in Mr. Anderson's compositions! I am sure my listeners will be as
enthused as I am to find one of the greats from the Boston Pops, no less, on my
new Playlist! What a treat this promises to be. Thank you so much! Sincerely,
Dianne A. Gregg
Montreal, Qc Canada
Wednesday, February 06, 2002 at 20:37:58 (EST)
May 18, 1972..I remember a handsome gentleman asking me if him and his
wife could sit at my reserved table for the Boston Pops evening..yes, of
course, be my guests!..not knowing that it WAS Mr Anderson ..only after he was
introduced to the crowd as it was his Birthday Bash..! What a memorable evening..I
still love ALL of his compositions! It's like entering a beautiful
dream..forever!! Thank you for letting me share this with you..
Helene Geiger
Toronto, Canada
Wednesday, February 06, 2002 at 17:14:25 (EST)
Listening to music on the radio in the early 1950's was a treat and where
I first became aware of Leroy Anderson. I was fortunate to see Goldilocks
during its run in New York and I love the score. I just wish more people were
aware of the huge variety of his music. I cherish the lp records of Anderson
music that I have collected over the years. Guess I will have to start getting
some of the cds now. Thanks for a great web site. I'll tell my music loving friends
to visit too
MaryJane Connell Fusco
Katonah, NY USA
Tuesday, February 05, 2002 at 20:16:22 (EST)
I have been a Leroy Anderson fan since I first heard Waltzing Cat back in
the 50's. I often play his music on tape/record as it is not often played on
radio in this country. Sleighride is about the only piece played at
Christmastime. It is a great pity not more people appreciate his work
Clive Britten
Wolverhampton, England
Tuesday, February 05, 2002 at 13:57:37 (EST)
Many thanks
Alan Greggs
Birmingham, UK
Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 16:39:53 (EST)
I am thrilled to have finally found this site! I am an actor and have
wanted to find printed music from 'Goldilocks' - specifically I Never Know When
and Shall I Take My Heart... I am wondering if there is a printed version of
The Beast In You?
Barbara McEwen
East Longmeadow, MA USA
Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 08:52:11 (EST)
I love your music
Katrin Finch
Boise , ID USA
Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 22:49:36 (EST)
As a Advacned Clarinetist, I need a peice that has fun to it. Anderson's
Clarinet Candy does that. Anderson was a genious. His peices are a masterpeice.
I am glad to have learned of him. Clarinet Candy is the best darn peice I have
played that had fun in a concert. If you have the music to Clarinet Candy and want
to send a copy for a price I will pay, please emial me. All Clarinetists that
have played this peice, also email me. I want your reaction to this peice
Paul Edger
Davidsonville, MD USA
Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 20:56:05 (EST)
I love Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride, Typewriter, and The Syncopated
Clock!!!!!!!!!!
Anna Koelsch
Sunfish Lake, MN USA
Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 17:09:57 (EST)
I love Music of Leroy Anderson. I have CDs which are MCA Decca's 2CD
"Leroy Anderson Collection" performed by composer and RCA's CD
"Sleigh Ride" performed by Eugene Ormandy and The Philadelphia
Orchestra. These are very good music and makes me very happy. I love Serenata,
Clarinet Candy, Home Stretch, Belle of the Ball,Penny-Whistle song ,etc. I know
this web site just now. It is Nice. Thanks from Japan
Hayasi Daiti
Tokai-City, Aichi-pref. Japan
Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 03:27:51 (EST)