, an hourlong album of zoologically inclined entertainments scored for wind ensemble, may be enjoyed by children, grownups, and those refusing to fit into either category. The melodies, which are splendidly rendered by and , all date from the years 1900-1921, when live bands regularly performed for the public under the open sky in parks and arenas across the land. The heartwarming title track, which was composed by , is followed by a seven-minute novelty punctuated with animal noises of every description. Insects and other arthropods are saluted with 's Ornithological delights include in its original guise as a humoresque for clarinet and band, and a restless interlude inspired by boasts of two clarinetists and two cornetists; featured instruments are 's xylophone during 's piccolo during 's tuba during Listen also for a fine treatment of a rather outlandish trombone part in and, to wrap up the package in style, a smart interpretation of the old-time jazz standard a French quadrille first introduced on phonograph records under this title by . would be an excellent choice for those who wish to teach and encourage children to listen to chamber music; it may also be used while grooming dogs, cats, and other mammals. ~ arwulf arwulf