When I played flute and piccolo in the NORAD band 1968-1972, we must have played this 200 times all over the U.S. and Canada, and I never became tired of it. I had always wanted to arrange it for a large orchestrion, and finally arranged this Welte roll for Durward in 2010. After 38 years, I was still almost able to arrange it note-for-note from memory, although I did check my work against the score.
I have not the slightest doubt that Michael Welte and his sons would be thrilled to hear one of their superb orchestrions playing this outstanding piece of music!! 😊
