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Irving Berlin

Born
11.05.1888 in Temun (Sibirien)

Died
22.09.1989 in New York

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Irving Berlin (pseudonym), real name Israel Isidore Beilin was one of the most successful songwriters. He wrote more than 1000 songs.

Born in 1888 in the Russian Empire, his family and their seven children emigrated to the USA in 1891 as a result of the anti-Semitic pogroms. After the early death of the father, the children had to earn their own living. Dropped out of school, Irving earned his first living as a newspaper boy and messenger boy. At 14 he ran away from home and worked as a "singing waiter" in a New York café. Berlin taught herself to play the piano a little. He only played by ear and could not read music. He achieved world fame with the song Alexander's Ragtime Band. The former street boy was well on his way to becoming a well-known composer, even though he could neither read music nor play the piano properly. He composed his melodies, others wrote down the notes for him. The orchestration was then done by professional arrangers.

Irving Berlin died on September 22, 1989 at the age of 101 from complications of a heart attack.

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White Christmas (Chor SATB)

White Christmas (Chor SATB)

White Christmas

White Christmas

Puttin' on the Ritz

Puttin' on the Ritz

White Christmas

White Christmas

Alexander's Ragtime Band

Alexander's Ragtime Band

Music by Irving Berlin

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Venite Adoremus

Venite Adoremus

RUNDEL | audio | compact disc | CD | 117 The Christmas King (Hosay) - Venite Adoremus (Briegel) - Sweet Bells Fantasy (Scharnagl) - Schlittenfahrt in den Alpen (Boesendorfer) - Go Tell It !...
CD (Compact Disc)
MVSR117-2
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RUNDEL Promo 2010

RUNDEL Promo 2010

The RUNDEL promo catalog 2/2010 includes 38 new band pieces from RUNDEL Music Publications plus sample audio CD. You can listen to the audio samples here online or order the printed catalog with...
Concert Band
KAT10.2
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Puttin' on the Ritz

Puttin' on the Ritz

Puttin’ on the Ritz, dessen Titel sich vom mondänen Ritz- Hotel ableitet und so viel bedeutet, wie „sich schick und modern kleiden“, ist ein Lied von Irving Berlin, das erstmals im gleichnamigen...
Concert Band
DHP1094661
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White Christmas (Chor SATB)

White Christmas (Chor SATB)

"White Christmas" is one of the most popluar Christmas sings. Irving Berlin composed this piece in 1940. The recording of Bing Crosby from 1942 was sold more than 35 Million times. This means that...
Choir SATB, Choir
MVSR2903C
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White Christmas

"White Christmas" is one of the most popluar Christmas sings. Irving Berlin composed this piece in 1940. The recording of Bing Crosby from 1942 was sold more than 35 Million times. This means that...
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MVSR2903
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White Christmas

Irving Berlin's timeless song is the one every audience wants to hear during the holiday season. This sparkling John Moss version can be performed with either a vocal soloist or alto saxophone...
Concert Band
HL04000702
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Alexander's Ragtime Band

Here's a great showcase for your entire trumpet section - a snazzy, two-beat number that's filled with cleverness and easy gimmicks. Stand them all up front and let them please your crowd!
Concert Band
HL04000718
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There's No Business Like Show Business

New Sounds for Concert Band 44
Concert Band
DH960679
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There's No Business Like Show Business

There's no better way to open or close a pops concert than with this Irving Berlin classic. John Moss has given it a face lift with his new edition that teaches your young players that...
Concert Band
HL08724586
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White Christmas
-SATB Choir Score Part-

This product has a minimum order quantity of five copies.
Choir SATB
HL08740196
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White Christmas
(for Band with optional Choir)

An ideal finale for choir, band , and optional strings, this sparkling setting is sure to become a favorite in your holiday concert programming and a staple in your library. This arrangement is also...
Concert Band
HL04000526
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Irving Berlin Showstoppers (Medley)

America's most beloved songwriter is showcased in this outstanding medley for symphonic band. John Higgins has selected some of Berlin's greatest melodies and given each a refreshing touch in his own...
Concert Band
HL04001551
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White Christmas

In addition to musicals and film music Irving Berlin (1888-1989), an American composer with a Russian background, wrote hundreds of songs, many of which are still performed. The legendary White...
Concert Band
DH920400
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White Christmas

An excellent arrangement of this standard Christmas tune.
Concert Band
HL04368000
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