The Hallelujah music book
00-2011-64-0
Scope and Contents
The Hallelujah music book (2011-64-0) by Lowell Mason was published in 1854 by Mason Brothers. The music book contains tunes, chants, and anthems for both church choirs and congregations to be used in church services. Also included in the first half of the book is a section titled "The Singing School." This protion of the music book is a manual for classes in vocal music, with exercises and rounds, partial songs, and choir practice. The item is currently housed in 3A Box 17.
Dates
- created: 1854
- Other: Date acquired: 01/06/2011
Creator
- Mason, Lowell, 1792-1872 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection are in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Biographical or Historical Information
Lowell Mason (January 8, 1792 – August 11, 1872) was a leading figure in American church music and the composer of over 1600 hymn tunes, many of which are still sung today. His most well-known tunes include “Mary Had A Little Lamb” and the arrangement of “Joy to the World.” He was also largely responsible for introducing music into American public schools, and is considered to be the first important music educator in the United States. In the last part of his career, as music director of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City, he radically transformed American church music from a practice of having professional choirs and accompaniment to congregational singing accompanied by organ music.
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Language of Materials
English
Source of Acquisition
Unknown
Method of Acquisition
Found in collection
Existence and Location of Originals
multi-part note content
Other Descriptive Information
This collection was processed with support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
- Title
- The Hallelujah music book
- Date
- 02/06/2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
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P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
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