Vocal music, with a list of music donated in 1936 (op. nos. 43-59), including works by Walter Parratt and W. H. Harris, 1878-1936
(fol. 1) List of works given in 1936 (op. nos. 43-59) omitting nos. 52, 55-57), and unnumbered hymns, carols, and unison songs.
(fols. 2-3) Walter Parratt: Two hymn tunes arranged for broken voices. Autograph, 1878.
(fols. 4-24) Op. 48, Festival services in E, for the Bath and Wells Diocesan Choral Association, 1929 and 1930 (printed in 1928-1929).
(fols. 25-57) Op. 59, Holy Communion Service in F (printed in 1936).
(fols. 58-9v) A short alternative setting of the 'Benedictus qui venit' for use with Op. 6 (printed in 1927).
(fols. 60-1) W.H. Harris: Two offertory sentences, 1904 (printed in The Church Choir Book as nos. 16 and 18).
(fols. 62-3v) 'Benedicite' in D (printed in 1921).
(h) (fols. 64-85) Op. 47, 'Ye choirs of New Jerusalem', for chorus, organ and orchestra. Vocal score (printed in 1928).
(fols. 86-96) Op. 54, Anthem 'Let the people praise thee' (printed in 1933).
(fols. 98-124 and 134) 5 carols and 15 hymn tunes, listed on fol. lv, all of which were printed in 1888-1934 except (fol. 120) 'God who created me', composed for Hereworth School, Hawke's Bay, N. Z.).
(fols. 125-32) Op. 56, 'Holy Jesus, God of Love' and 'Hosanna in the highest' (printed in 1933).
(fols. 135-8v) Op. 23, 'Sweet day, so cool, so calm', four-part song with piano (printed in 1910).
(fols. 139-51) Op. 53, Two four-part songs, 'My true love hath my heart' and 'How sweet I roamed' (printed in 1932-1933).
(fols. 152-5v) Unison songs, 'The Chase' (printed in 1924) and 'Twist me a crown'.
Dates
- Creation: 1878-1936
Extent
156 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. b. 16
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by the composer, 1936.
Repository Details
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