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- Blue Amberol Cylinder Record, "Virginia Reel," 1927 - During the 1920s, Henry Ford organized an "Old Time Orchestra" to play at dances Ford hosted to teach his friends and business associates the dances of Ford's rural youth. In 1925, Thomas Edison's staff traveled to Dearborn, Michigan, to record Ford's orchestra. For this recording, they set up their equipment at Fair Lane, Ford's home, capturing the orchestra playing this American country dance.
- 1927
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Blue Amberol Cylinder Record, "Virginia Reel," 1927
During the 1920s, Henry Ford organized an "Old Time Orchestra" to play at dances Ford hosted to teach his friends and business associates the dances of Ford's rural youth. In 1925, Thomas Edison's staff traveled to Dearborn, Michigan, to record Ford's orchestra. For this recording, they set up their equipment at Fair Lane, Ford's home, capturing the orchestra playing this American country dance.
- Virginia Oman of The New World Ensemble, Conducted by Ferde Grofe, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1939 - Ford Motor Company was a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. In addition to educational demonstrations and exhibits, the Ford building offered free entertainment and comfortable places for visitors to rest. Outside in the Ford Exposition Garden Court, fairgoers could relax and listen to musical performances by Ferde Grofe's innovative New World Orchestra.
- May 31, 1939
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Virginia Oman of The New World Ensemble, Conducted by Ferde Grofe, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1939
Ford Motor Company was a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. In addition to educational demonstrations and exhibits, the Ford building offered free entertainment and comfortable places for visitors to rest. Outside in the Ford Exposition Garden Court, fairgoers could relax and listen to musical performances by Ferde Grofe's innovative New World Orchestra.
- Edison Diamond Disc Record, "Varsovienne" and "Heel and Toe Polka," 1926 - During the 1920s -- the "Jazz Age" -- Henry Ford led a nationwide revival of rural fiddling and old-fashioned dancing. Ford's "Old Time Orchestra" played at dances Ford hosted, while a dance instructor called the steps. After the orchestra performed at the New York Automobile Show in 1926, Edison recorded them at his New Jersey laboratory and included several selections in his record catalog for sale to the public.
- 1926-1929
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Edison Diamond Disc Record, "Varsovienne" and "Heel and Toe Polka," 1926
During the 1920s -- the "Jazz Age" -- Henry Ford led a nationwide revival of rural fiddling and old-fashioned dancing. Ford's "Old Time Orchestra" played at dances Ford hosted, while a dance instructor called the steps. After the orchestra performed at the New York Automobile Show in 1926, Edison recorded them at his New Jersey laboratory and included several selections in his record catalog for sale to the public.
- List of Ford Symphony Orchestra Members for the Ford Sunday Evening Hour Radio Broadcast, 1941-1942 - Launched in 1934, the <em>Ford Sunday Evening Hour</em> radio program featured classical music, guest soloists and conductors, and a weekly talk during intermission. The show was performed live and broadcast over the CBS radio network. Seventy-five members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra -- under the name Ford Symphony Orchestra -- played musical pieces. This list contains names of musicians for the 1941-42 season.
- 1941-1942
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List of Ford Symphony Orchestra Members for the Ford Sunday Evening Hour Radio Broadcast, 1941-1942
Launched in 1934, the Ford Sunday Evening Hour radio program featured classical music, guest soloists and conductors, and a weekly talk during intermission. The show was performed live and broadcast over the CBS radio network. Seventy-five members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra -- under the name Ford Symphony Orchestra -- played musical pieces. This list contains names of musicians for the 1941-42 season.
- Ford Sunday Evening Hour Orchestra on Stage at Masonic Temple, January 12, 1941 - Launched in 1934, the Ford Sunday Evening Hour radio program featured classical music, guest soloists and conductors, and a weekly talk during intermission. The show was performed live and broadcast over the CBS radio network. Members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra -- under the name Ford Symphony Orchestra -- played musical pieces. This image shows the radio production from Detroit's Masonic Temple.
- January 12, 1941
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Ford Sunday Evening Hour Orchestra on Stage at Masonic Temple, January 12, 1941
Launched in 1934, the Ford Sunday Evening Hour radio program featured classical music, guest soloists and conductors, and a weekly talk during intermission. The show was performed live and broadcast over the CBS radio network. Members of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra -- under the name Ford Symphony Orchestra -- played musical pieces. This image shows the radio production from Detroit's Masonic Temple.
- Rehearsal for the "Salute to America" Concert in Greenfield Village, July 1, 1993 -
- July 03, 1993
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Rehearsal for the "Salute to America" Concert in Greenfield Village, July 1, 1993
- The New World Ensemble, Conducted by Ferde Grofe, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1939 - Ford Motor Company was a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. In addition to educational demonstrations and exhibits, the Ford building offered free entertainment and comfortable places for visitors to rest. Outside in the Ford Exposition Garden Court, fairgoers could relax and listen to musical performances by Ferde Grofe's innovative New World Orchestra.
- May 23, 1939
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The New World Ensemble, Conducted by Ferde Grofe, Ford Exposition, New York World's Fair, 1939
Ford Motor Company was a major participant in the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. In addition to educational demonstrations and exhibits, the Ford building offered free entertainment and comfortable places for visitors to rest. Outside in the Ford Exposition Garden Court, fairgoers could relax and listen to musical performances by Ferde Grofe's innovative New World Orchestra.
- Benjamin Lovett and Henry Ford's Old-time Dance Orchestra in Lovett Hall, Dearborn, Michigan, 1944 - Henry Ford's Old Time Orchestra play dance music on the band shell in the Lovett Hall ballroom. The musicians are William Hallup (cimbalom), Clayton Perry (violin), Gino Caporali (string bass), Don Van DeVen (accordion), and Ed Baxter (dulcimer). Benjamin Lovett, at the microphone, called the dance steps. Gino Caporali joined the band in the late 1930s, replacing Maurice Castel.
- February 14, 1944
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Benjamin Lovett and Henry Ford's Old-time Dance Orchestra in Lovett Hall, Dearborn, Michigan, 1944
Henry Ford's Old Time Orchestra play dance music on the band shell in the Lovett Hall ballroom. The musicians are William Hallup (cimbalom), Clayton Perry (violin), Gino Caporali (string bass), Don Van DeVen (accordion), and Ed Baxter (dulcimer). Benjamin Lovett, at the microphone, called the dance steps. Gino Caporali joined the band in the late 1930s, replacing Maurice Castel.
- Edison Diamond Disc Record, "Sicilian Circle" and "Valeeta Waltz," 1926 - During the 1920s -- the "Jazz Age" -- Henry Ford led a nationwide revival of rural fiddling and old-fashioned dancing. Ford's "Old Time Orchestra" played at dances Ford hosted, while a dance instructor called the steps. After the orchestra performed at the New York Automobile Show in 1926, Edison recorded them at his New Jersey laboratory and included several selections in his record catalog for sale to the public.
- January 13, 1926
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Edison Diamond Disc Record, "Sicilian Circle" and "Valeeta Waltz," 1926
During the 1920s -- the "Jazz Age" -- Henry Ford led a nationwide revival of rural fiddling and old-fashioned dancing. Ford's "Old Time Orchestra" played at dances Ford hosted, while a dance instructor called the steps. After the orchestra performed at the New York Automobile Show in 1926, Edison recorded them at his New Jersey laboratory and included several selections in his record catalog for sale to the public.
- Edison Gold Moulded Cylinder Record, "Venetian Love Song," 1909 - Victor Herbert, popular composer and conductor, served as music critic for Thomas A. Edison, Inc from 1909-1911. Herbert's job was to select music and performers to be heard on Edison records (Herbert also personally conducted his own orchestra's Edison records.) Herbert's selections evidently did not match Thomas Edison's musical tastes. Herbert resigned and began recording for the Victor Company.
- October 01, 1909
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Edison Gold Moulded Cylinder Record, "Venetian Love Song," 1909
Victor Herbert, popular composer and conductor, served as music critic for Thomas A. Edison, Inc from 1909-1911. Herbert's job was to select music and performers to be heard on Edison records (Herbert also personally conducted his own orchestra's Edison records.) Herbert's selections evidently did not match Thomas Edison's musical tastes. Herbert resigned and began recording for the Victor Company.