Answers to Correspondents. QUIDNUNC. (1) For glees, not difficult, for two tenors and two basses, try: The Chapel' and 'The Sabbath Call (Kreutzer), The long day closes' (Sullivan), 'Maiden, listen' (C. F. Adam), Thuringian Volkslied' (Abt), Lovely night' (Chwatal), The two roses (Werner), Spring's delights (Müller), Come away' (Schäfer), and The homeward watch' (Henry Smart). (2) We will endeavour to carry out your suggestion in the matter of the organ specification. TYMPANIST.-So far as we can discover the orchestral instruments that have entered into the nomenclature of London thoroughfares are the Horn (Horn Park, Lee), the Harp (Harp Lane, Lower Thames Street), and the Triangle, of which there are two, one in Hackney, the other in North Kensington. Trump Street, Cheapside, is the nearest approach to a certain instrument of the brass family. CUMBRIAN.-The following songs for baritone or bass may meet with your approval:- The Sword Song' from Caractacus' (Elgar); English Lyrics,' third and sixth sets (Hubert Parry); Don Juan's Serenade' (Tschaikovsky); • The Knight's Leap' (Parratt); Loyal Death' and 'Unbeloved' (Stainer); Rage, thou angry storm (Benedict); Blow, blow, thou winter wind' (Sarjeant). C. W. S.-The complete score of Arne's Comus' can only be obtained through a second-hand bookseller, but some of the songs have been reprinted in modern editions-especially Echoes of olden times,' edited by Miss Mary Carmichael; and Mr. A. H. Brown has arranged the overture for the organ. Two songs, By the gaily circling glass,' and 'By dimpled brook' are issued by Messrs. Augener. J. P. (1) Each of the first four petitions of the Litany should be sung by priest and choir alternately. (2) No, it is not true that anyone who has passed the degree of Mus. B. can, after the lapse of two years, obtain that of Mus. D. by paying 10 and so escape further examination.' What would the Secretary of the Union of Graduates in Music say to the mere thought of such a thing? 4 KITTY.-The article by Liszt in the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik to which you refer was on Robert Franz, the song composer. He (Franz) published his Albumblatt for pianoforte-his first and only composition for that instrument, as you say-on his seventieth birthday. We will search for the actual date of the article and send it to you. S. P. D.-(1) See Four Duets for two sopranos (or two tenors), by Cherubini, published by Messrs. Novello. (2) We cannot differentiate between the musical examinations at the various Universities in regard to degrees of difficulty. The difficulty is to get a degree. (3) No antiquarian value; you might be able to dispose of it for sixpence, or less. REX.-Your old barrel-organ, with the six mechanical figures of wood, the beautifully inlaid case, the mother-ofpearl tablet, which plays eleven tunes, is probably of more interest as a curiosity than value as a marketable commodity. The instrument was doubtless imported from Italy, thus accounting for the Italian and English names upon it, neither of which is known. MAC.-(1) It is hardly necessary to advise you to act cautiously, but you might spend £100 on doing it up and the thing would then be worth £50. (2) You have not got it quite correctly. It is this: A certain Scotch divine, a Doctor of Divinity, had a fancy for playing the violin; this recreative muse earned him the sobriquet of Fiddle, D.D.' ments? you ask. The initial difficulty is to get any kind FRANÇOIS. How could I get good concert engageof concert engagement of a remunerative kind. Judging from the shoals of concerts given in London the outlook is not very promising, unless one happens to be a Paderewski, a Kubelik, or a Marie Hall. 4 S. W. H.-(1) As to the best style of organ pedals this is a matter of fancy, organists and organ-builders being divided in opinion on that point. (2) Mr. L. C. Venables's Choral and Orchestral Societies' (Curwen) will help you, though the subject of conducting is practical rather than theoretical. LEEDS. Slurs (in music) are often used in a very arbitrary manner. In modern publications they are supposed to represent the finesse of phrasing, but, as in the point raised by you (the triplet), there is often a lack of consistency. S. S. "Four-and-a-half" is rather young to begin the serious study of music, though much depends on the general health and natural gifts of a child as to the time at which he should be started on his musical career. We assume your question refers to the keyboard instrument. G. R.-It is advisable, though not absolutely necessary. to use one side of the paper only in writing music intended for publication, as, in cases of urgency, delay is thereby avoided by permitting the MS. to be distributed among double the number of engravers or compositors. GUILLIELMUS.-Damp may turn the keys yellow, there fore it is good to keep the lid of the pianoforte open, not continually, in order that the keys may be exposed to the air. See a valuable little book issued by Messrs Broadwood entitled Information concerning pianofortes." PETER. The only chance of getting analyses of the works you mention would be to procure the programmebooks of the Monday and Saturday Popular Concerts containing them. Perhaps Messrs. Chappell & Co. could supply you upon application to them. J. W.-The Psalms offer the fullest scope for expressive The expression treatment in the chanting thereof. indications in the Psalter you name should be taken in a general sense, and not be rigidly followed without due regard to the sentiment of a particular verse, or verses, ONE IN DOUBT.-Strictly speaking, the term Diapasen normal is a pitch which gives 435 vibrations at 15° Cent (59° Fahrenheit) for the A above middle C; but it is rather loosely applied to instruments below the high English pitch without complying with mathematical conditions. H. G. C.-Batiste's Andante in G was originally com posed for the organ, and is easily procurable. The various other forms in which it appears are therefore arrangements, or derangements. CHORAL.The Musical Directory' published by Messrs. Rudall, Carte and Co. is the book you require its cost would not make serious demands upon your purse HISTORICUS. Mr. Fuller Maitland's English Music in the Nineteenth Century' (Grant Richards) will probably be useful to you. LARGO. How to read music' (J. Curwen & Sons) gives a pronouncing list of the names of leading foreign musical composers, performers, and works.' E. J. D.-So far as we can discover there was not any National Anthem in England, or even in Scotland, previous to that in use at the present day. F. L. B.-See A practical treatise on organ building," F. D.-You are quite right. Strike the G sharp first, in B, Op. 32). As Mr. Dannreuther in his invaluable AN OLD SUBSCRIBER.-The voice should be rested, and may be advisable to consult a reliable throat specialist. F. H.-We have never heard of the method. it Melodic ĮROOKE, HAROLD L.—" What shall I give thee?' ROGAN. 25. IADOFF, A.-Fugue in G minor, from the Piano forte Works, Op. 3, No. 3. Arranged for Organ by by GEORGE C. MARTIN.) IS. JOHN E. WEST. (No. 67. Organ Arrangements, edited MASSER, J. T.—Te Deum laudamus in G. 3d. Violins and Pianoforte. In Two Books. MOFFATT, ALFRED Twelve Transcriptions, for UCK, P. C.—" The Lord is King." Anthem, for Book 1, Nos. 1—6, 2s.; Book 2, Nos. 7—12, 25. Bass Solo and Chorus. 3d. Magnificat and Nunc UTTON, H. ELLIOT "Lo! the day of rest declineth." Anthem, for Soprano Solo and Chorus. 0. 120. Novello's Short Anthems.) ild. 'HATFIELD, ALFRED / dimittis in E flat. 4d. OLERIDGE-TAYLOR, S.-Four Novelletten (Op. 52), for Strings, Tambourine, and Triangle. I in A. Score, 2s. 6d.; 1st Violin, 6d.; 2nd Violin, 6d. ola, 6d. ; Violoncello, 6d.; Basso, 6d.; Tambourine d Triangle, 3d. - Ditto. No. 2 in C. Score, 2s. 6d. ; 1st Violin, 6d. ; MONK, M. J. -"How dreadful is this place." (No. 124. Novello's Short Anthems.) 1d. OZART M for Violin (1st to 3rd Position) and Pianoforte (with a 1 Violin, 6d. Viola, 6d. ; Violoncello, 6d.; Basso, 6d.; POINTER, JOHN-I loved a lass, a fair one." mbourine and Triangle, 3d. )'ARCY, MAY "Ave Maria." Sacred Song. For Contralto or Baritone. Latin words. 2S. Anthem for Lent or General Use. Edited by An Operetta or Cantata for Schools and Classes" The words written by HETTIE M. HAWKINS. Staff Notation nd Tonic Sol-fa combined, Is. 6d. CORD, THOMAS " Almighty God, Who hast me brought." Anthem for morning or general use. No. 122. Novello's Short Anthems.) itd. AUL, A. R.-"The Prince of Peace." Book of Jwords, 5s. per 100. Song for Tenor. The words written by GEORGE WITHER. 2S. WE THE SCHOOL MUSIC REVIEW, THE JUNE NUMBER CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING MUSIC:"THE ROSE AND THE BOY." For s.s.A (Unaccompanied). By WERNER. "LAY OF THE IMPRISONED HUNTSMAN." Unison Song. By F. SCHUBERT. "SWEET SPRING." "FIELD FLOWERS." Two-part Songs (Unaccompanied). London: NOVELLO AND COMPANY, Limited. THERE will shortly be Board, lodging, and good education free. Boys must have good voices, and be from 10 to 12 years old. Evelyn, Countess of Craven, Ashdown Park, Shrivenham. be VACANCIES in a CHOIR WANTED, well-trained SOPRANOS and ALTOS. Thorough knowledge of German indispensable. Write, W.O., 36, Porchester Road, W. ALTO and TENOR WANTED, for St. Jude's light. Letters only, to John Ireland, 62, Limerston St., Chelsea, S.W. TENOR (£12 a year) WANTED, for Parish Church. Upper Chelsea. Salary, £10 per annum. Communicants. Duties Apply, R. Sinclair, 45, Wimbledon Hill. CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL. LAY-VICAR (Bass) WANTED at once. Applications and testimonials to be sent to F. J. W. Crowe, Esq., Marsden, Chichester, by June 6. 'T. ANDREW'S CHURCH, Holborn.-There will about the end of June. Applications to be sent to The Rector. SCO CORING for ORCHESTRA, ARRANGING, TRANSPOSING. COPYING, LITHOGRAPHING, and all kinds of Musical Work. LANE-FROST, Avonley, Hatcham, London. FOR SALE. ALEXANDRE, Copy of MUSTEL, 16 stops, Drawing-room Model, magnificent instrument, perfect condition. No use to owner. £30. Seen by appointment. Evans, Brook Lea, Ormskirk. VIOLIN (by FLORENTIUS, pupil of AMATI) for SALE. Great sacrifice. Apply, M. E., 44, Tantallon Rd., Balham, S.W. Sung by MISS EDITH EVANS and MADAME AMY DEWHURST, &c. IVINE COMPASSION. ED. OXENFORD and DIVINE J. J. JONES. Price Two Shillings. has composed the music with distinct originality."... "To those who like a sacred song well removed from the commonplace, Divine Compassion' can be confidently recommended."-Bath Herald. London: JOSEPH WILLIAMS, Limited. MODERN-BUILT ORGANS for SALE.-Two LETTING TOWN HALL, &c.-The above-named Council complete. Also larger instruments. Apply, EUSTACE INGRAM, Organ are prepared to receive applications from persons desirous of Hiring Builder, 361, Liverpool Road, N. the Large Hall or the Minor Hall, at the Town Hall, East Ham, for Bazaars, Concerts, Exhibitions, Balls, &c., for the ensuing season. The Large Hall accommodates 924 persons and the Small Hall about 300. ORGAN for SALE.-A small CHAMBER ORGAN, in perfect order, with spotted metal pipes, in a mahogany case. Stopped Diapason, open Diapason, and Principal, with 1 octaves of pedals enclosed in a Swell. Apply, C. H. Walker, 25, Manchester Street, Manchester Square, London, W. RGANS for SALE. Several well - finished C. H. Walker-late (32 years) Organist and Choirmaster, St. Mary Magdalen Church, Munster Square-25, Manchester St., London, HREE MANUAL ORGAN, 26 stops; Two ΤΗΝ Manual Organ, 17 stops. Several others, suitable for Church, &c. Special manufacturers of the celebrated Victoria Model Organs, &c., suitable for Mission Churches, Students, &c., with two manuals and full-compass pedals, from 50 guineas. W. E. Richardson and Sons, of London, Central Organ Works, Hulme, Manchester. Any further particulars relating to Fees, &c., can be obtained on Clerk to the Council. BRADFORD.-For SALE, MUSIC BUSINESS. PIANO VAN FOR SALE. To carry one Upright Piano or Small Grand. Two wheels. Good condition. Cheap. Apply, F. H. & Co., Novello & Co., Ltd., 1, Berners Street, W. AWARDED MEDAL OF HONOUR AT THE RUMMENS' ORGAN PEDALS FOR CHURCH ORGAN (Two manuals). Contains INVALUABLE FOR HOME PRACTICE OF ORGAN MUSIC. stops, 654 speaking pipes, four couplers, and three composition pedals. Price £160. This organ, now standing in a Parish Church, must be sold at once to make room for large organ now being built. Great bargain. Organist, 24, Endsleigh Gardens, Gordon Square, London, W.C. ORGAN for SALE -Two manuals, pedals, and bourdons; 12 stops, CC to G. Meeting House Lane, Peckham, S.E. Williams, 2, St. Jude's Villas, (Three-Manual, Reeds), £40. Suitable for amber or small hall. 26 stops, 5 composition pedals; 4-ft. 6-in. square. J. G, 112, High Street, Camden Town, N W. RELIABLE SECOND HAND ORGANS for Full particulars and designs on application to Gray and Davison, 6, Pratt Street, London, N.W., Organ Builders to Her late Majesty the Queen and Prince Consort. ORGANS for SALE or HIRE; or, payable in five years.-Three new superior high-class ORGANS ready for delivery at £150, £200, £260; and Three Second-hand Organs at £20, £35. £60. Price List with specifications for building organs from 100 to £2,000. Alterations, repairs, and tuning. Alfred Monk, Organ Works, 556, Holloway Road. Testimonials from Sir GEORGE MARTIN, Sir FREDERICK BRidge, and many leading Organists. For particulars, &c., apply, NORMAN & BEARD, Organ Works, Norwich. NICHOLSON AND CO., ORGAN BUILDERS, PALACE YARD, WORCESTER. Specifications and Estimates sent free. HUGH SWANTON, THE LEADING EXPERT IN ORGAN-BLOWING. APPARATUS FOR BLOWING ORGANS BY WATER GAS, AND ELECTRICITY. INSTALLATIONS IN OPERATION AT St. Paul's Cathedral (London). Dublin (St. Patrick's) Cathedral. Genoa, Norwich, Llandaff, Dundalk Cathedrals, &c., &c. 9 GUINEAS-AMERICAN ORGAN (list price, A DAINTY BROCHURE, full of interest and Illustrated, will be 20 guineas), I stops, including two knee-stops and the beautiful solo stops, voix celeste and vox humana; two octave couplers, handsome high case; in use about four months; twenty years' warranty; easy terms arranged. Packing and carriage free both ways on approval. Full price paid will be allowed within three years if exchanged for a higher-class instrument. D'Almaine and Co. (established 118 years), 91, Finsbury Pavement, E.C. Open till 7. Saturdays, 3. DOUBLE- MANUAL TRAYSER HARMONIUM (Walnut Case) for SALE. In splendid condition. 20 stops. Cost £80 when new; now, £20 to immediate purchaser. Novello & Co., Ltd., 1, Berners Street, W. J. B., forwarded on request. 62, WHITEHORSE STREET, STEPNEY, LONDON, E. THE OLD FIRM. P. CONACHER & CO., Organ Builders, SPRINGWOOD WORKS, HUDDERSFIELD. TWO GOLD MEDALS. SHEET MUSIC. REMAINDER OF STOCK 15 GUINEAS.-PIANO," DUCHESS" MODEL, NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. by D'ALMAINE, solid iron frames to top, Upright Grand (list price, 30 guineas); full compass, full trichord, French check action, &c.; in handsomely carved case, four feet two inches in height; in use only six months; sent on approval, carriage paid both ways, to any part of the United Kingdom; twenty years' warranty; easy terms arranged; full price paid will be allowed if exchanged for a higher-class instrument within three years. D'Almaine and Co. (established 118 years), 91, Finsbury Pavement, City. Open till 7. Saturdays, 3. STOCKLEY AND SABIN, 123, COLMORE ROW, BIRMINGHAM. UITAR for SALE (PANORMO, 1835). Apply by PARR'S PSALMODY. 402 Tunes in above 100 Metres; 345 Chants; with various Responses, &c. Being in all letter, enclosing stamped envelope, to E., 21, Wilmington 771 Pieces, with Memoirs of the Composers. Square, W.C. London: NOVELLO AND COMPANY, Limited. |