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From 1903, a fine recording – on a 5-inch diameter Edison "concert" wax cylinder – of the Scarecrow Dance, performed by the Edison Symphony Orchestra.

Scarecrow Dance

Company Edison's National Phonograph Company
Cylinder # 8485 (5" diameter)
Category Orchestra
Title Scarecrow Dance
Performed by Edison Symphony Orchestra
Circa September 1903
Announcement "Scarecrow Dance, played by the Edison Symphony Orchestra."

Enjoy this fun "characteristic" band piece.   In advertising this selection, the August 1903 Edison Phonograph Monthly remarked:

The Edison Symphony Orchestra has two more of its well-executed Records in the [September] list, Nos. 8485 and 8492.   The first is "The Scarecrow Dance," and its music is characteristic of its title.   It is written by Justus Ringelben.

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