The Silent Watch Mazurka

Composer Leon H Groves

Publisher Leon H Groves

Datec 1919

Object number00028999

NameSheet music

MediumInk on paper

DimensionsOverall: 355 x 260 mm, 0.05 kg

ClassificationsEphemera

Credit LineANMM Collection

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Description'The Silent Watch' is an eight-page booklet of piano sheet music with an illustration of a lighthouse focused on a naval ship. It was published in Sydney, Australia just after World War I as a mazurka, a popular dance in Europe, Britain and America during the 19th century. This piece was arranged by A B Saunders.HistorySheet music offers an insight into popular culture and social values at the time of their production. The widely distributed pieces were sold fairly cheaply, making them popular purchases with the general public. Music was an integral part of people's social life in the home and at public events such as balls, recitals, concerts and theatre shows. SignificanceThis sheet music illustrates the focus on naval patrols and surveillance in early 20th century Australia, in the aftermath of World War I.