Cornet Solo

Willow Echoes

Willow Echoes

By: Frank Simon

Original Copyright: 1920
by: Fillmore Bros., Co.

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Simon, Frank
DOB: Nov. 26, 1889 (Cincinnati, Ohio)
DOD: January 28, 1967 (Columbus, Ohio)
Frank Simon, one of the most beloved of all American bandmasters and
music educators, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 26, 1889. His
parents were Solomon Simon and Bertha Felsenthal Simon, proprietors of
a dry goods and notions store. Recognizing Frank's exceptional music
talent, his parents made many sacrifices to provide him with the best
possible music education, working with the best teachers in the area.
Prominent Teachers:
William J. Kopp of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Herman Bellstedt, the celebrated cornet soloist
Important Posts
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski. (Cornetist)
Sousa Band (Cornet Solist and Assistant Conductor)
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music - Founded the band and instrumental music program.
ARMCO Band Founding director. Weekly broadcasts on WLW for several seasons.
Simon received many awards during his lifetime, including honorary Doctor of Music degrees
from the Capital College of Oratory and Music (Columbus, Ohio) [not to be confused with
Capital University, also in Columbus] in 1930 and the University of Cincinnati in 1966.
Among his other awards were the Medallion of Merit from the University of Arizona (1960)
and the Edwin Franko Goldman Award from the American School Band Directors Association
in 1965. On his 75th birthday in 1964, his sons presented him with a bound volume of 500
testimonial letters from associates and former students.
Simon's influence on bands was also felt through his dedicated service to the American
Bandmasters Association.

Willow Echoes (Cornet Solo) was published in 1920 by Fillmore Bros. Co.
Willow Echoes was Frank Simon's tour-de-force, a solo he performed many times with the
Sousa Band. It is speculated that the title reflects fond memories of many rehearsals and
concerts at Willow Grove Park, home of the Sousa Band. It is one of the most elegant works
in the cornet solo repertory. -JustForBrass.com
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Rehrig, William H., Heritage encyclopedia of band music. (1991), Westerville, OH.
Photo: DelStaigers.com

Program note researched by Marcus L. Neiman

Medina, Ohio
Additional information on either the composer or composition would be welcomed. Please send information to
marcusneiman@zoominternet.net

WILLOW ECHOES

F Horn 1

Frank Simon

CORNET SOLO

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Original copyright - Fillmore Music House, Cin. O.

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Transposition prepared by Dan Steadman

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CORNET SOLO

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Original Copyright - Fillmore Music House, Cin. O.

Transposition prepared by Dan Steadman

WILLOW ECHOES

F Horn 3

CORNET SOLO

Frank Simon

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accel.

Original Copyright - Fillmore Music House, Cin. O.

Transposition prepared by Dan Steadman

WILLOW ECHOES

F Horn 4

CORNET SOLO

Frank Simon

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1.

2.

Allegro
tutti

rit.

Original Copyright - Fillmore Music House, Cin. O.

Transposition prepared by Dan Steadman