Drop Box is now available for Italian 'ballo liscio' sheet music.

[Mandophile]

Well, just a caveat! Mick,
I am enthused about this great collection of Italian American dance & band music. I love the genre, style, and heck, it's in my Sicilian roots. Giuseppe Tarantola was a virtuoso clarinetist. Those of you who downloaded my Bb archive will find a couple titles played on the CD. If it's great mandolin playing, however, you might be disappointed. Catalano plays the mandolin and it isn't very prominent. Tarantola composed 80% listed on the CD tracks (a couple titles claimed may not actually be rightfully his). The clarinet the lead voice throughout! Nonstop! That said, you can learn a lot from the skilled musicianship on the CD.

[Mandophile]

I need to correct what I said in post #296. It is Jo-Anne Tarantola Glennon who is the niece of Giuseppe Tarantola, not Prof. Fugazzotto. Again, compliments to the Tarantola family for taking good care of the family's treasures.

[brunello97]

Well, just a caveat! Mick,
I am enthused about this great collection of Italian American dance & band music. I love the genre, style, and heck, it's in my Sicilian roots. Giuseppe Tarantola was a virtuoso clarinetist. Those of you who downloaded my Bb archive will find a couple titles played on the CD. If it's great mandolin playing, however, you might be disappointed. Catalano plays the mandolin and it isn't very prominent. Tarantola composed 80% listed on the CD tracks (a couple titles claimed may not actually be rightfully his). The clarinet the lead voice throughout! Nonstop! That said, you can learn a lot from the skilled musicianship on the CD.

Thanks, Sheri. I am very interested in hearing the group play. While it would be cool to hear more mandolin from the era, I am excited to hear these pieces played under any circumstances. Besides the enjoyment (and historical significance) it helps me to hear phrasing, pacing and the arrangements as well. Looking forward to reading the story as well.....

[Mandophile]

Just when you thought there might not ever be another complete Trio...
And an up-to-date new INDEX attached with latest corrections etc. It is only about 25 pages...so don't print the full 40-something pages.

You'll find them housed with their publisher
Tesio:
Rigoletto selections TRIO compiled by Canoro
Carmen selections TRIO
Cardilli:
Pagliacci selections TRIO
Pagani:
Graziella polka (Tarantola's great polka dedicated to his wife) TRIO arr by Pignoloni
Di Bella:
Faust selections TRIO
Elvira polka (better copies) M1 & G

2 more : Poet and the Peasant TRIO and La Traviata Trio (Both TESIO)

[Mandophile]

Please use this complete, updated PDF as attached; the other one was missing a couple of the new operatic entries. This excel PDF is 27 pages long. It is the one to download for reference. Thank you for your patience.

[Mandophile]

All sheet music is not created equal, some are cribbed very nicely and others are more nuanced.

I've just uploaded a complete trio of Cavolicri's "Elvira" polka from Tesio's music catalog. Now you can compare/contrast the attributes against several editions from other catalogs. Tesio was careful to include dynamics. Most of the other editions don't bother with this at all. Cardilli and Grauso published "Elvira" with same intro as Tesio's but no dynamics (except for one "forte" in the B section). O. Di Bella published "Elvira" without an introduction; however, note that out of all these editions, it's the O. di Bella edition that shows not only dynamics, including hard attacks and accented notes but he also includes expressions such as "crescendo." Kudos to the big "O" di Bella. But if you're going to steal, why not include the intro? Hmmm

Find new "Elvira" in the Tesio folder.

[Mandophile]

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/co16hc6i5...3y9iXmSla?dl=0

Attached updated Excel spreadsheet with today's addition.

This link takes you to the Miscellaneous file where I have just added
Bacio D'Amore by G.M. Messina. There are no chord symbols or any other
parts to offer now but the harmonic progressions are predictable and
I think most people with a good ear will know where they should appear.

Hope your summer is going really well. Have fun, Sheri~

[Mandophile]

NEW!! Method Book Folder
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uapraiupj...rq2Pwg2Ia?dl=0

In 1912 Mauro V. Cardilli published Flaminio Pignoloni's Method Book. It is bilingual. I'm sure
y'all will enjoy the instruction and diagrams using solfeggio.

I apologize as I was unable to convert JPGs to PDFs. I think it had something to do with the fact that
I used the mobile's camera. For the life of me, if anyone out there can convert these pages to a PDF folder,
please PM me and send it to me so I can remove the individual jpg pages (all numbered).
The booklet is about 30 pages.

Have a Happy Fourth of July!

P.S. I'll post another method book after the holiday.

[Mandophile]

I just uploaded a second Cardilli publication to the Method Books folder. It is a method book (a pamphlet really) by N. Gavitti. A bi-lingual text published in 1910 on Bleecker Street. While it is only a dozen pages (with late Victorian pagination using Roman numerals), it shows Cardilli as a forerunner to much that was happening in the Italian music publishing community in New York City.
Kudos to Mauro V. Cardilli!

[Mandophile]

Thanks to Jim Garber who came to the rescue and converted the large files into PDFs. Thanks a million. Much better!!

[Mandophile]

just dribs and drabs for now.

Celebre Toreador (complete trio arranged by Pignoloni) now resides in Pagani folder
Un Bacio D'Amore (complete trio composed by L. Iguri) resides in De Stefano folder

I'll add these to the excel spreadsheet but for now you know where to find them.

[Mandophile]

Miscellaneous folder holds new G. Leone title by Lazio: Sorrisi D'Amor--TRIO
Another lovely waltz from 1920.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/co16hc6i5...3y9iXmSla?dl=0

updated Excel spread sheet reflects the new titles since 6/26 (Bacio d'amore (Misc), Celebre Toreador (Pagani) and Un Bacio D'amore (De Stefano)

New Index with additions as attached (and also uploaded to Index file at Drop Box). Note: it's 27 pages.

[Mandophile]

UPDATED INDEX 7/10/16 (also attached here); it includes today's upload + minor corrections/repairs to some copies & placement:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fxtdxipdj...1OL86Xj8a?dl=0

NEW in INDEX
I Saputelli J. Zolla (Cardilli folder) TRIO a nice polka; title means "the little know-it-alls"
L'Ecco delle Onde A. Geluso (in MISC folder) TRIO

With the uploaded M1 for Sogno Amoroso (Cardilli folder) we now have a complete TRIO!

[Mandophile]

it's nice to be able to complete a trio. just added missing M1 for Cardilli's "My Golden Star" also updated excel spreadsheet...as attached here. still finding stuff...stay tuned.

[Mandophile]

updated/corrected Excel spreadsheet (attached).
new addition:
Love's Experience (De Stefano folder) M1 it is now a complete trio.

[Mandophile]

Are you ready for a considerable addition to the archives? I've been busy with finishing my book but there will be a few dozen PDFs added to the archives. During San Gennaro festival in New York City, a friend found a stash! and there's more coming. I even bought a Tesio mazurka on Italian Ebay. Hope you're ready for some fun. Is anyone playing any titles at the CMSA convention? I won't be able to attend but would love to know. Thanks, Sheri~

[DavidKOS]

Are you ready for a considerable addition to the archives?

Lemme have it!

and let's play music soon!

[Mandophile]

It's a Motherlode so it's taking more time. soon! very soon! it will uplift your spirits in case your baseball team didn't get into the World Series!

[DavidKOS]

We're still here...and patient.

[Mandophile]

I'm pleased to announce all NEW TITLES: mostly Tesio with 3-4 operatic selections arranged by the Maestro. Many are complete trios! YEAH! 2 Pagani--w Pignoloni as arranger for Lucia; four De Stefano--really early abt 1892 with piano and clarinet parts. A couple miscellaneous. one new Cardilli!! Total new titles: 30

I will post current links for all publishers if needed; otherwise, you will find new titles uploaded as indicated in the list below.

UPDATED INDEX OF TITLES ATTACHED to this message.

Pietro Tesio # Anfitride mazurka a C F E. Becucci 1913 M1
Pietro Tesio # Bacio di Miele mazurka D A G J. Romeo 1907 M1
O. Pagani #212 Diaz polka D D G G. Tarantola Nd M1
Pietro Tesio # Ersilia polka D D G M. Pellacani 1913 M1 (cf Ersilia, 1907 first edition)
Pietro Tesio # 12 First Kiss waltz G G C G. Sartori 1902 M1
Pietro Tesio #113 Il Primo Passo polka G D C A. Di Bella 1912 M1
Pietro Tesio #28 New York march G D C P. Tesio 1900 M1
Pietro Tesio #62 Niagara mazurka C A F A. Porpora 1907 M1
M.V. Cardilli m748c Onore e Bacco tarantella F C a G James Zollo 1921 Trio
Pietro Tesio #72 Ricordi Egiziani waltz G G C G. Racca 1907 M1 & G
Pietro Tesio #272 Piccolo Zingara mazurka d F F J. LoCascio 1917 M1 & G Arr by Tesio
Pietro Tesio #21 La Tortorella waltz G G C P. Tesio 1900 M1
Pietro Tesio #85 Parigina polka D A G G. Ciociano 1907 M1 Arr by Tesio
Pietro Tesio #139 Peloritana polka C C F H.R. Oteri 1913 Trio
Pietro Tesio #122 Perche Ridere polka G D C B. Elenghi 1911 M1 Arr by P. Esposito
Pietro Tesio #123 Stella Polare march G D C M.F. Francia 1911 M1 Arr by Tesio
Pietro Tesio # Royal Italiana March march G G C G. Gabetti 1900 Trio Arr by Tesio
Pietro Tesio #44 Style Schottische, The march g g C G. Sgallari 1900 M1
Pietro Tesio #128 Un Pensiero Notturno waltz G D C S. Persico 1911 M1
N. Biondo Sogno di Bimba mazurka c c Eb N.N. 1919 M1 (w lyrics)
Pietro Tesio #101 Aeroplano polka D D G G.B. Morgagni 1911 Trio Arr by Tesio
Pietro Tesio # Faust march A D A Gounod 1906 Trio Arr by Tesio
O. Pagani #49 Lucia di Lammermoor Sextet C Donizetti Nd Trio Arr by Pignoloni
Pietro Tesio #63 Ernani selections C Verdi 1903 Trio Arr by Tesio
G De Stefano La Visione d'Amore polka F C g Bb C G De Stefano 1892 Trio: V1, V2, piano Arr by B. Milano
G De Stefano #1 Il Vesuvio Quadrille F Bb g F G De Stefano 1899 Trio: V1, V2, clarinet, piano
G. De Stefano # Moonlight Excursion schottische G D C G. De Stefano 1892 Trio: V1, V2, piano
G De Stefano #12 Philadelphia Record polka D D G G. De Stefano 1908 Trio Arr by De Stefano
G. Tripepi MS Soave Ebrezza mazurka a F D. Tripepi Nd piano

[Mandophile]

You will need the Index to be able to find where titles are housed for these mandolin trios and ensembles.
See previous announcement with new titles and download that Combined Index.

CARDILLI
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/b2jz8my27...RDzxLaKVa?dl=0
DE STEFANO
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/i5c9sesbl...pmFWQoraa?dl=0
DI BELLA
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6v7xfftvf...67_YzZ_ga?dl=0
GRAUSO
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t0k376jaw...uaXhwIuAa?dl=0
MISCELLANEOUS PUBLISHERS
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/co16hc6i5...3y9iXmSla?dl=0
PAGANI
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/1gkmids1x...8YMQbGxFa?dl=0
PAOLILLI
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dwjop3xot...NZ2FyLJJa?dl=0
TESIO
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ge77nkdb8...7XP6wylRa?dl=0

And two more folders that may be of interest to fretted friends:

METHOD BOOKS (Cardilli & Pignoloni's (Pagani) in case you missed these!
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/co16hc6i5...3y9iXmSla?dl=0

NEAPOLITAN CANZONE for mandolin and voice (I've added a few)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pxh3vxt1t...D_jlTjywa?dl=0
Attached is the updated Neapolitan Index showing what's in this folder.

[Martin Jonas]

Many thanks, Sheri -- much appreciated as always!

Two of the links you have posted go to the same Dropbox folder: "MISCELLANEOUS PUBLISHERS" and "METHOD BOOKS" -- I think the method books link is wrong.

[...]
MISCELLANEOUS PUBLISHERS
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/co16hc6i5...3y9iXmSla?dl=0
[...]
METHOD BOOKS (Cardilli & Pignoloni's (Pagani) in case you missed these!
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/co16hc6i5...3y9iXmSla?dl=0

Martin

[Mandophile]

Try this for the Method Books link: Thank you Martin.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uapraiupj...rq2Pwg2Ia?dl=0

[Mandophile]

A few more stragglers will be added soon to complete some trios. Please everyone, before the holidays grab your attention, get a Drop Box of your own. Many are free, some have a minimal monthly charge. Then you can organize it with the suggested publisher folders, have it on your iPad for easy referral. This Italian legacy must be preserved and you can help to do that. Don't think that others are doing it! Do it yourself!

[frankie]

Hi Sheri - thanks so much for taking the time to make these scans available. This material has provided the core repertoire that I've been playing with friends for about a year now. It's the best! Thank you!