Emma R. Cheney was born in Lebanon, Maine, in 1850. She was the daughter of Oren B. Cheney, founder and first President of Bates College, and Nancy Perkins Cheney. She was also a cousin of the well-known composer Amy Cheney Beach. Emma married Lewiston banker Frank Boothby in the 1870s, and in 1890 they built and moved into the house that is currently the President's House at the College. Her three sons Cheney, Willard, and Richard all graduated from Bates. Emma died in Lewiston in 1921.
The thirty-eight scores contained in this binder's volume were published between 1843 and 1877, with the bulk falling between 1858 and 1866. The scores are a mix of popular songs, dances, and arrangements from classical pieces. Included are a number of patriotic pieces from the American Civil War and the Mexican-American War.
NOTE: The file titled "Cheney Cover" shows the cover of the bound volume as well as a partial hand-written table of contents. More information about the volume and the scores therein can be found in the Bates College library catalog record.
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Flowerett Polka
Paul Armond
From "Warblings of Little Birds for Young Performers." Bates catalog record.
1862
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Beautiful Dreamer
Adolph Baumbach
Baumbach's arrangement of the Stephen C. Foster composition. Bates catalog record.
1865
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Shells of Ocean
Adolph Baumbach
Shells of Ocean with Brilliant Variations for the Piano. Bates catalog record.
1853
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Silvery Shower
Adolph Baumbach
Tremolo etude. Composed for the piano-forte. Bates catalog record.
1854
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China Rose Schottisch
Julius Becht
From "Roses Without Thorns. A Collection of Favorite Polkas, Schottisches, &c. Bates catalog record.
1859
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Annie Lyle Quickstep
James Bellak
From "The Leaflets. 50 Pleasing duets for the Piano." Bates catalog record.
[Lyle misspelled "Lisle" on title page.]
1861
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Crown Diamonds
James Bellak
Buds from the Opera. Arranged for four hands by James Bellak. Bates catalog record.
1861
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Magic Spell Schottisch
James Bellak
From "The Leaflets. 50 Pleasing Duets for the Piano." Bates catalog record.
1861
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La Berceuse
Friedrich Burgmüller
Valse brillante pour le piano. Bates catalog record.
Circa 1843-1846
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Hunting Rondo: The Chase
Charles Czerny
From "24 Popular Airs. Fingered and arranged for the Piano Forte." Bates catalog record.
[Composer also known as Carl Czerny.]
Circa 1856
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The Soldiers' Chorus
Charles Gounod
"Gems of Faust, No. 6. Arranged for piano by Edward F. Rimbault." Bates catalog record.
Circa 1863-1876
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Fort Donelson Gallop
Charles Grobe
From "Novelties. 12 Beautiful Pieces Arranged in Easy Style." Bates catalog record.
1862
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Smile On
Charles Grobe
Brilliant Variations on Wallace's Beautiful Melody 'Katie Strang.' Bates catalog record.
1858
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President Lincoln's Grand March
F.B. Helmsmüller
Respectfully Dedicated to the Union Army. Bates catalog record.
1862
