European and American tours of the American Saxophone Quartette

              EUROPEAN AND
AMERICAN
TOURS OF THE
W.F. Schensley Mgr.       A.A. Knecht
DIRECTION OF
The Central Lyceum Bureau
213 Walnut Street, HARRISBURG, PA. JNO. S. ARNOLD, Manager
AMERICAN SAXOPHONE     QUARTETTE 
WITH SOUSA’S BAND
TRAVELING OVER 65000 MILES OR NEARLY
S.Schaich  THREE TIMES AROUND     R. Becker
THE   GLOBE
Signor Francesco Cortese is well known in the musi¬cal world, having been connected with some of the principal organizations on both continents and has a repu¬tation of rare ability. Mr. Cor-tese was formerly a member of the Philadelphia Symphony Or¬chestra, and when Mascagni came to America he was chosen as first Harpist with the Grand Opera Co., touring the United States and Canada.
DEAR MR. SCHENSLEY,
Your concert last evening was the best of the entire course. Allow me to congratulate you and the Ameri¬can Saxophone Co., in behalf of the Y. M. C. A.
w. N. TOWNS, Sec
Tampa, Fla.
"The American Saxophone Quar-tett gave one of the most attractive programs for Sunday which we have had. The men present were highly pleased with their artistic work " Sincerely yours,
JOHN R. VORIS Twenty-third Street Branch Y. M. C. A.
New York.
SIG.   FRANCESCO   CORTESE,   HARPIST
AMERICAN   SAXOPHONE   QUARTETTE   WITH   SOUSA'S   BAND
The "American Saxophone Quartette," organized in the early part of December, 1901, has perhaps travelled more miles than any other organization of its kind in the country, and for the short time that they have been in existence they certainly have made a great record for themselves. Having toured Europe and America with Sousa's Band, playing 234 concerts in over 125 principal cities in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Mr. WM. F. SCHENSLEY, Manager of the American Saxophone Quartette, has done much towards elevating and placing the saxophone to the high standard of excellence it enjoys today. In so doing, he has demonstrated to the public through the American Saxophone Quartette what actually can be done on this beautiful, mellow, sweet-toned instrument-.
The Saxophone often has taken the place of the cello in the orchestra. And in military bands it is utterly indis-pensible, as no other instrument can produce that rich tone colour which blends so nicely with the harmony of the other instruments and gives that grand melodious effect resembling the pipe organ.
SPECIMEN PROGRAMME
   PART FIRST   
1    March—"Tannhauser" .............................................................................. Wagner
Quartette and Harpist
2    Aria for Soprano —"Queen of Sheba" .........................................................Gounod
Miss Emma IS. Michael
3    Saxophone Solo— Faust Fantaisie................................................................Gounod
William F. Schensley
4    Harp Solo -'La Danza di Silphes" ............................................................Godefroid
F. Cortese
5    Saxophone Duett —"La Mascot"..................................................................Audran
Messrs. Schensley and Knecht
6   Clarionet   Solo—(Scene and Air) from Luisa di Montfort ..........................Bergen
Mr. S. Schaich
   PART  SECOND   
1    Selection—"Il Trovatore"..................................................................................Verdi
Quartette and Harpist
2    Soprano Solo —"Ave Maria"........................................................................Gounod
(With Clarionet Obligato) Miss Emma B. Michael and Mr. S. Schaich
3    Bass Saxophone Solo— From "Maritana"....................................................Wallace
Mr. R. Becker
4    Harp and Piano Duett—"Freischutz' .............................................................Weber
Messrs. Cortese and Knecht
5   Valse for Soprano —"La Boheme" ................................................................Puccini
6   Inflammatus — From "Stabat Mater"..............................................................Rossini
Miss Emma B. Michael, I?arpist and Quartette
Grand Finale of the American Saxophone Quartette, including Harpist and Soprano,
as they appear in Full Uniform with Sousa's Band.
"Star Spangled Banner"
Miss Emma B. Michael is endowed with all the qualifications which contribute to success before the public. First of all she has a captivating stage ap¬pearance in addition to a rarely sweet and sympathetic voice, well cultured and with entranc-ingly rich quality throughout. Her success in church and Ora¬torio work is well known and in concert she evinces fine dra¬matic instinct and is a capable and concientious artiste.
The Saxophone Quartett from Sousa's Band played for us on several occasions during the World's Fair. I say without hesitation that it was the best musical attraction.that we had during the World's Fair year. Very truly yours, E. C  BROWNELL, Sec.
Central Branch, St. Louis, Y. M. C. A.
The American Saxophone Quar¬tett of Sousa's Bnnd has furnished the music at three of our great theatre meetings for men. Their music was not only entirely satisfac¬tory to the committee in charge, but greatly appreciated by all the men present.
A. J ELLIOTT, Brooklyn Y. M. C. A., N. Y.
MISS   EMMA   B.  MICHAEL,   SOPRANO
AMERICAN   SAXOPHONE   QUARTETTE   AND   HARPIST
Willow Grove Park, Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. WM. F. SCHENSLEY, Manager American Saxophone Quartette,
Although you have not solicited an endorsement of your performance at Willow Grove Park yesterday, I feel it my duty as Superintendent of the Park, to say that the program as carried out by the American Saxophone Quartette and Harpist, at both yesterday afternoon and last evening concerts, were both musical treats of the season. Your selec¬tions were of the best, and by the tumultuous applause following each number, certainly must have demonstrated to you and your associates that your work was appreciated.
I might say in this connection that you had the honor of playing to two of the largest audiences that has ever assem¬bled at Willow Grove Park.    The audience last evenipg, within hearing of your quartette, numbered close to 25000 hearers. Thanking you one and all for your efforts in behalf of Willow Grove Park, I am,
Very truly yours,                                    C P. WEAVER, Superintendent.
THE   AMERICAN   SAXOPHONE   QUARTETTE   CONCERT   CO.
The "American Saxophone Quartette Concert Co.," consists of six persons ; five gentlemen and a lady, and is considered one of the foremost organi¬zations of its kind touring the Y. M. C. A. courses of the United States. The members are all masters of their respective instruments and well known in the profession. The positions which they have held with some of the leading organizations of this country, is an absolute guarantee that they are artists of ability and reputation. Their immense repertoire of music, specially arranged for the American Saxophone Quartette Concert Co., consists of high class Operatic Selections and popular Music of the day, which they render in an artistic manner. The programmes are carefully selected for each and every concert, according to the style of entertainment desired. The many commendations which they have received throughout the country, is ample proof of their true merit.    In a word this combination is a genuine novelty of the highest order and attracts attention everywhere.