1926 American Ode by Richard Kountz Choral Piano Score Very Good Plus Patriotic

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This is an original 1926 Choral/Piano/Solo score of 24 numbered pages. It measures approx 7in x 10.5 in. It is in Very Good Plus condition with no tears or loose pages. Richard Kountz’s “American Ode” is a notable choral work from 1926. It is a short cantata that features a chorus (SATB), soprano or tenor solo, and orchestra, culminating in a grand finale with the theme of "America". Richard Kountz was an American composer born on July 8, 1896, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and he passed away on October 14, 1950, in New York City. He is known for his contributions to choral and vocal music, with notable works such as “The Sleigh (A La Russe)” and "American Ode" M. Witmark & Sons was a prominent American music publishing company established in New York City in 18861. Founded by Marcus Witmark and his sons, the company played a significant role in the “Tin Pan Alley” music industry, publishing works by notable composers such as Victor Herbert and George M. Cohan. They were pioneers in promoting music by giving free “professional copies” to famous singers and bands, a practice that became widely adopted