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Sidles, Martin |
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Danbury, Conn., Aug. 15, 1898; d. Rego Park, N.Y., May 30, 1947. ASCAP 1946. Educ: Danbury, Yonkers, and Philadelphia parochial schools. In Music with Christian A. Praetorius. Advanced studies harmony, theory, and orchestration. Largely self-taught in music. Active in school Glee Club and plays. Long associated with late Ben Bernie as arranger. After short experience as staff arranger with New York publishing house, entered Navy, World War I. After war, organized orchestra, playing vaudeville theaters. With orchestra in radio network programs and as recording unit. Was secretary of own publishing house. Considered one of originators of modem orchestration. Works: Mood music for radio and motion pictures; modern ar-ungements of: "Swing Low Sweet Chariot"; "Old Oaken Bucket"; "Love's Old Sweet Song"; "Song of India." Created special music for radio and motion pictures. Address: Estate, c/o ASCAP.
Sizemore, Arthur, composer, publisher; b. Marion, 111., Feb. 5, 1891. ASCAP 1921. Of musical parentage, pianist from childhood. Began composition at fourteen. As musician, traveled with theatrical companies and became publisher of own songs. In 1912 joined professional staff Chicago music publishing house, and has since been active in publishing and composition. Songs: "Rose"; "By the Light of the Stars ; "Too Tired'; "After the Rain"; "So Tired"; "Right or Wrong"; "Mississippi Shore." Home: 4917 N. Kostner Ave., Chicago 30, 111.
Skeath, Harold R., author; b. Ma-hanoy City, Pa., May 3, 1899; d. Los Angeles, Calif. March 17, 1942. ASCAP 1940. Became professional music teacher. Songs: "The Rose and the Butterfly"; "In the High Hills"; "Had I But Wings"; "Harbor"; "The |
Bugle Blows"; "House on a Hillside"; ^Melody of My Love"; "Desert Trail"; "Rise Men Courageous." Address: Estate, c/o ASCAP.
Skidmore, Will E., composer, author, publisher; b. Little Rock, Ark., April 9, 1880. ASCAP 1935. Educ.: Little Rock public schools. Worked in father's music store. A natural pianist. Toured U.S. as pianist and calliopist with Exposition Shows. Started writing songs at early age. To Kansas City, Mo., with music publishing house as composer. To New York; organized own music publishing company. Sold business; to El Paso, Texas, for health. Songs: "I'm Gonna Ease Back (To My Happy Home)"; "Bug House Rag ; "Dustin' Rag"; "Pray For the Lights to Go Out"; ^It Takes A Long Tall Brown Skin Gal (To Make A Preacher Lay His Bible Down)"; "Somebody's Don' Me Wrong"; "Nobody's Business (What I Do When My Preachin's Thru)"; "When I Get Out in No Man's Land"; "Them Doggon-d Triflin Blues"; "You Can't Get No Lovin Where There Ain't Any Love"; "Never Let No One Man Worry Your Mind"; "On the Ozark Trail (That's Where They Shot Him)"; "Down Where the Rajahs Dwell"; "Please Don't Take My Harem Away"; "Hold 'Er Deacon"; "Them Has-Been Blues"; "Now the Mountains Will See Her Face No More." His Deacon Song Series used by vaudeville artists. Home: El Paso, Texas. Address: c/o ASCAP.
Sidles, Marlin, composer; b. Harris-burg, Pa., Dec. 17, 1906. ASCAP 1946. Educ.: Harrisburg Technical High School; Froehlich School of Music, Harrisburg; in music with Dr. Ernst Toch, Los Angeles. At seventeen became pianist for popular dance orchestras. Self-taught as arranger. Musical director, pianist and arranger for Paul Whiteman, Irving Aaronson, |
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