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Anthems, motets and carols, 1891-1972

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MS. Mus. b. 627

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Anthems, motets and carols by W.H. Harris. The texts are largely biblical, or from the Book of Common Prayer, unless otherwise noted. Autograph manuscripts unless otherwise stated.

Contains:

  1. 'And the disciples came to Jesus', for TB soloists, SATB and organ. [HJ 1:3]. 1916, rev. 1928. Draft
  2. Antiphon: 'I believe verily', for SSAATTBB. [HJ 1:4] Photocopy of copyist's manuscript. 1911. 3 pp. of music. [Privately printed]
  3. 'The Ascension. Opus 1', by 'W.H. Harris, Jnr.' Juvenile work for SATB and piano. Text: William Drummond. [HJ p.70-71]. 1891. Fair copy with corrections
  4. 'The Ascension'. Introit or anthem, for SATB and organ. Text: Joseph Beaumont. [HJ 1: 66]. 1971. Drafts and sketches.
  5. 'Be merciful unto me, O God', for bass solo, SATB and organ. [HJ 1:6]. 'Sent in for 1st term compos. exam [RCM]', 1899. Fair copy.
  6. 'Beatus vir'. Three psalms (1, 15, 121) for three part female chorus (with solo soprano) and piano. [HJ 1:7]. 1965. Draft
  7. 'The beauty of heaven'. Motet for double choir (SATBSATB). [HJ 1:69]. 1970. Drafts and sketches
  8. 'Benedic anima mea' (Psalm 104), for soprano solo, chorus and orchestra. [HJ 1:11]. 1952/1954. 2 vocal scores
  9. 'An evening Benediction'. Three [i.e. 4] short anthems: 1. 'Our day of praise is done' (with part of a bidding prayer); 2. 'As now the sun's declining rays'; 3. 'The day is gently drawing to its close' (tune by W.H. Monk); 4. Collect for Trinity IV: 'O God, the protector'. [HJ 10:3] For choir and organ. 1968-1972. Drafts and sketches.
  10. 'Evening hymn' ('The night is come'), for SATB, strings and organ. Text: Thomas Browne. [HJ 1:18]. 1961. Full score. [Published (with organ accompaniment): The Year Book Press, 1961]
  11. 'From a heart made whole', for SSAATTBB unaccompanied. Text: Algernon C. Swinburne. [HJ 1:22] 1935. Sketches. [Published: Oxford University Press, 1935]
  12. 'He hath understanding of righteousness'. Anthem for a saint's day - a martyr. For SATB unaccompanied. [HJ 1:24] 2 pp. of music
  13. 'He that is down needs fear no fall'. The shepherd boy's song in the Valley of Humiliation (Pilgrim's progress). Words by John Bunyan. [HJ 1:25]. 1967, rev. 1972. Drafts and sketches. [Published: Oxford University Press, 1973]
  14. 'The Holy Eucharist' ('Him holy, in him abide'), introit for SATB unaccompanied. Text: Douglas J.L. Bean. [HJ 1:72]. 1959. Autograph draft and photocopy of copyist's manuscript. [Published: Oxford University Press, 1966]
  15. 'How bright these glorious spirits shine'. Hymn-anthem on the tune 'Sennen Cove'. For SATB and organ. Text: Isaac Watts. [HJ 1:27]. [1967-1971?] Drafts and sketches
  16. 'Hymn to God the Father', for SATB unaccompanied. Text: Samuel Wesley. [HJ 1:28]. 1967. 2 drafts
  17. 'I have set God always before me', for boys' voices and organ. [HJ 1:29] 1969. Drafts and sketches
  18. 'I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year', for unaccompanied men's voices (TTBB). Text: M. Louise Haskins. [HJ 1:31]. 1969. 3 drafts and a version for tenor solo and piano. [TTBB version published: Oxford University Press, 1970]
  19. 'In Christ Jesu', for SATB and organ. [HJ 1:32]. Drafts, sketches and correspondence
  20. 'It is a good thing to give thanks', for SATB and organ. [HJ 1:34]. 1971. Drafts and sketches
  21. 'Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle', for T solo, SSA chorus and organ. [HJ 1:42]. 1928, rev. 1958. Draft
  22. 'My spirit longeth for Thee', for SATB unaccompanied. Text: John Byrom. [HJ 1:45]. 1933. Draft. [Published: Deane & Sons, 1933]
  23. 'O come hither', for SATB and organ. [HJ 1:46]. 1968. Drafts and sketches
  24. 'O hearken Thou' ('Offertorium'), for double choir (SATBSATB, orchestra and organ). [HJ 1:55]. Composed for the 1937 coronation service. Full score. [Published (with organ accompaniment): Novello, 1937]
  25. 'O love divine, how sweet thou art', for SATB and organ. Text: Charles Wesley. [HJ 1:49]. 1970. Drafts and sketches
  26. 'O saviour of the world'. Anthem or introit [for SATB unaccompanied?]. [HJ 1:51]. 1972. Draft
  27. 'O valiant hearts', for SATB and organ. Text: John S. Arkwright. [HJ 1:53]. 1970. Drafts and sketches
  28. 'Prevent us, O Lord', for SATB unaccompanied. [HJ 1:62]. 1972. Drafts and sketches. [Published: Novello, 1973]
  29. 'Requests' ('I asked for peace'). Motet for SATB unaccompanied. Text: Digby Mackworth-Dolben. [HJ 1:63]. 1966. Draft
  30. 'Think good Jesu', for SATB and organ. [HJ 1:78]. 1948. 'May be sung after Walford Davies's setting to Psalm 23'. Draft
  31. 'Thou whose birth on earth' (Christmas antiphon/carol), for SATB unaccompanied. Text: Algernon C. Swinburne. [HJ 1:81]. 1962. 2 fair copies, in E/E flat minor respectively
  32. 'Through the day thy love hath spared us'. Hymn-anthem for SATB and organ. Text: Thomas Kelly. [HJ 1:82]. 1962. 2 drafts, in D flat and C respectively
  33. 'When the Son of Man shall come in his glory', for men's voices (ATB) and organ. No date. Draft. 12 pp. of music
  34. 'Ye that do your master's will'. Hymn-anthem, for SATB and optional organ. Text: Charles Wesley. [HJ 1:85]. No date. Draft

Dates

  • Creation: 1891-1972

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. Mus. b. 627