Deerfield Collection of Sacred Music, compiled from the most approved authors, ancient and modern, with a view to that simplicity, which is indispensable, and that variety, which is important in the services of the church, classed according to their affinities of expression: together with a musical grammar, containing the necessary definitions, and a variety of remarks and directions, relative to pronunciation, adaptation and expression

Willard, Samuel

Published by Published at R. Dickinson's Office, for Simon Butler, Northampton. H. Graves, Printer, Greenfield, Mass, 1814

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Printed music throughout. 144pp., comprising 83 compositions for 3 and 4 voices. Early manuscript annotations. Oblong 12mo (4 x 7-3/4 inches). First published in Northampton in 1808. "The advertisement announcing publication [in 1808] explains: 'The principal object of this compilation, consisting entirely of foreign music, was the restoration of those ancient melodies which have been long exiled from most of our temples of worship. While accomplishing this object, however, the editors have not confined themselves to ancient pieces, but have introduced the most approved compositions of late eminent masters in Church Music'" (Britton and Lowens). Britton and Lowens 167; Shaw and Shoemaker 33683 Original calf-backed blue sugar paper covered boards Printed music throughout. 144pp., comprising 83 compositions for 3 and 4 voices. Early manuscript annotations. Oblong 12mo (4 x 7-3/4 inches).

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• Title: Deerfield Collection of Sacred Music, compiled from the most approved authors, ancient and modern, with a view to that simplicity, which is indispensable, and that variety, which is important in the services of the church, classed according to their affinities of expression: together with a musical grammar, containing the necessary definitions, and a variety of remarks and directions, relative to pronunciation, adaptation and expression
• Publisher: Published at R. Dickinson's Office, for Simon Butler, Northampton. H. Graves, Printer, Greenfield, Mass
• Publication Date: 1814
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