Music Entries at Stationers' Hall, 1710–1818

Music Entries at Stationers' Hall, 1710–1818
Author: Michael Kassler
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 764
Release: 2016-04-29
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1317092058

The British Copyright Act of 1709 protected proprietors of books and music printed after 10 April 1710 who gave copies to the Company of Stationers in London. Upon receipt of a copy, usually within days of its first publication, the Stationers' Hall warehouse keeper entered details into a register. They included the date of registration, the name of the work's proprietor (its author or, if copyright had been transferred, its publisher), and the work's full title, which normally named the composer and the writer of any text and often named the work's performers and dedicatee. Although some publishers put the words 'Entered at Stationers' Hall' on title-pages without actually depositing copies, the information in the registers about the many works that were registered has significant bibliographic value. Because the music entries have not previously been printed and access to them has been difficult, they generally have been ignored by cataloguers and scholars, with the consequence that numerous musical works of this period have been misdated in libraries and reference books. This book makes available, for the first time, the full text of the music entries at Stationers' Hall from 1710 to 1810 and abbreviated details of works entered from 1811 to 1818. Its value is enhanced by the inclusion of locations of copies of most works, together with indexes of composers, authors, performers and dedicatees, and an explanatory introduction by the compiler.

Say Can You Deny Me

Say Can You Deny Me
Author: Barbara Garvey Jackson
Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
Total Pages: 520
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781557283030

Jackson has culminated her lifelong research in producing this bibliographically arranged guide. "Say Can You Deny Me" lists the locations of the printed and manuscript sources of Renaissance, baroque, classic, and some early romantic women composers. With listings from over 400 libraries worldwide, the guide is the definitive work documenting a substantial contribution to the world of music by women.

Voices of Liberty

Voices of Liberty
Author: Billy Prewitt
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-11-04
Genre:
ISBN:

Voices of Liberty is a collection of four patriotic pieces for soprano voice. These pieces have been performed with 3rd through 5th graders, but could also be used for older students. Previews of these pieces can be heard by visiting SpeakToMeToday.com/b&rmusic America, Land I Love is an original ballad for unison voice with a climactic ending that highlights the natural beauty of America's landscape. It's rich melody is perfect for allowing students to practice solo singing, or it can be sung as an ensemble throughout. Thirteen Stripes and Fifty Stars is a two-part march that highlights historical facts about the American flag. It mentions the contributions of Betsy Ross and Francis Scott Key as well as explaining the meaning of the stars and stripes. The piano part has a difficult embedded feature that is reminiscent of the marches popularized during the formation years of our country; however, that section can easily be substituted by playing the same part as is played in the preceding section without any diminishing of the performance. War for Liberty is a unison ballad based on the Civil War. Its message is two-fold in that it highlights the fact that the Civil War was the war which led to the freedom of every race in our country and also give tribute to our veterans and enlisted military personnel. This piece is suitable for any occasion; however, it is particularly nice for Black History Month or a Juneteenth celebration. The Battle Hymn of the Republic is a dynamic unison arrangement of the traditional piece. This arrangement features a modulation from the key of E to G for the last verse and chorus making for a dynamic climactic ending.

Of Thee I Sing

Of Thee I Sing
Author: Jerry Silverman
Publisher: Citadel Press
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2002-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780806523958

Over 50 songs that stir the American spirit, grouped by historical era for easy reference, will make readers want to tap their feet, clap their hands, and sing along.