The Scribner Radio Music Library - Supplementary Compositions- Piano Vocal 9 - 1946 Vintage Hardcover

The Scribner Radio Music Library – Volume IX Supplementary Compositions: Piano and Vocal Compiled & Edited by John Tasker Howard Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York — ©1946 A beautiful vintage music reference volume from the highly respected Scribner Radio Music Library, created specifically for radio broadcasters, performers, music directors, and serious musicians during the golden age of American radio. Volume IX serves as a supplementary volume to the original series, expanding the library with a carefully curated selection of piano works, vocal pieces, hymns, sacred music, concert songs, folk songs, patriotic selections, and popular standards that were widely performed and broadcast in the early–mid 20th century. This is not a casual songbook — it is a professional, historically important music library volume, compiled by noted music historian John Tasker Howard. ⭐ Why This Volume Is Special Part of the original Scribner Radio Music Library (a cornerstone broadcast reference) Designed for radio performance, recital use, and institutional libraries Combines classical, sacred, popular, and American folk traditions Includes both piano arrangements and vocal selections Increasingly scarce in clean, complete condition 🎹 Musical Content Highlights This volume includes a broad and carefully balanced repertoire, such as: Classical & Piano Works Scarlatti, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann Debussy (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun) Ravel (Pavane) Tchaikovsky, Borodin, Scriabin, Shostakovich Prokofiev (Peter and the Wolf – selection) Sacred & Hymn Music Bach (Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring) Schubert (Ave Maria) Franck (Panis Angelicus) Traditional hymns including Holy God, We Praise Thy Name and The Old Rugged Cross Concert Songs & American Popular Music Strauss, Schumann, Cadman Spirituals, ballads, and folk songs America the Beautiful, The Marine’s Hymn, The Caissons Go Rolling Along Dance, Light Opera & Folk Tangos, sambas, rhumbas Operatic excerpts (Wagner, Glinka) Americana and cowboy songs (Home on the Range, You Are My Sunshine) The volume concludes with a comprehensive index covering all nine volumes in the series — an especially useful feature for musicians and researchers. ✔ Part of the Scribner Radio Music Library series ✔ Documents the intersection of classical music and early radio broadcasting ✔ Features enduring works by historically significant composers ✔ Produced by one of America’s most respected publishers ✔ Increasingly scarce in clean hardcover condition 🎯 Ideal For: Classical pianists & music students Music historians & educators Collectors of vintage music books Radio & broadcasting history enthusiasts Display or reference in a serious music library 📚 Condition (Very Strong for Age) This book is in very nice vintage condition, especially considering its age: Covers: Clean and solid red cloth boards Light, even handling wear only No stains, no major scuffing, no structural damage Gilt lettering and microphone emblem remain bright and clear Spine: Tight and straight Title and volume number are fully legible No cracking or looseness Pages: All pages intact and firmly bound Typical age-related toning to page edges Light writing on 1 page noticed. See last pic. Other pages are very clean and complete. Important Note: There are no inserts, supplements, loose sheets, or items tucked inside this volume. This listing is for the book only, exactly as shown. Overall, this is a well-preserved, clean example that displays beautifully and remains fully usable. …