Research Catalog

Title

Boyce's services & anthems / edited by Vincent Novello.

Author

Boyce, William, 1711-1779.

Publication

London : J. Alfred Novello, [1845-1849]

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Details

Additional Authors

• Novello, Vincent, 1781-1861.
• Drexel Collection.

Description

1 score (4 v.); 41 cm.

Uniform Title

Vocal music. Selections

Alternative Title

Vocal music.

Subject

• Boyce, William, 1711-1779 > Thematic catalogs
• Sacred songs with organ
• Morning service music
• Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with organ
• Anthems

Note

• For 1-8 voices with organ or piano accompaniment.
• Title within vignette entitled: Choir of Angels on the Dome at Parma. Signed: Correggio pinxt., W. Humphrys sct.
• Vol. 1-2 comprise new edition of Boyce's Fifteen anthems (London, 1780) and his Collection of anthems (London, 1790); vol. 3-4 comprise works collected and first published in these volumes, works first published in Samuel Arnold's Cathedral Music, and works listed as manuscripts in the Catalogue of Sale of William Boyce, jun. Cf. Grove's 5th ed., v. I, p. 863; cf. also: Novello, Ewer and Co. A Short History of cheap music. London, New York, 1887, p. 34.
• Vol. 4 includes Sir John Hawkins' Memoirs of Dr. William Boyce, originally published in the 2nd edition of Boyce's Cathedral Music (London, J. Ashley, 1788) with a postscript by J. Alfred Novello dated 1849.
• Title of vol. 1: Fifteen anthems together with a Te Deum and Jubilate.
• Title of vol. 2: Anthems and a short service.
• Title of vol. 3: Thirteen anthems with Morning services in A and G and a burial service.
• Title of vol. 4: Festival and other anthems.
• "Thematic Catalogue of Dr. Boyce's Services, Anthems, &c." preceding score, v. 4.

Contents

• Vol. 1: Te Deum laudamus -- Jubilate Deo -- O praise the Lord, ye that fear him -- Give the King thy judgements, O God -- Werewithal shall a young man -- By the waters of Babylon -- If we believe that Jesus died -- O be joyful in God all ye lands -- Praise the Lord ye servants -- Be thou my judge, O Lord -- O give thanks unto the Lord -- Turn thee unto me -- Sing praises to the Lord -- Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes -- O sing unto the Lord a new song -- The Lord liveth -- Sing, O heavens.
• Vol. 2: Te Deum and Jubilate -- The Lord is my light -- The Lord is King -- O give thanks -- O where shall wisdom be found? -- The heavens declare the glory of God -- The Lord is full of compassion and mercy -- Sing unto the Lord -- Blessed is He -- The Lord is King -- Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle -- Blessed is the man -- I have surely built Thee an house.
• Vol. 3: Te Deum laudamus -- Jubilate Deo -- Sanctus -- Kyrie eleeson -- Te Deum laudamus -- Jubilate Deo -- Burial service in E minor -- Save me O God -- Blessing and glory -- Ponder my words, O Lord! -- I will always give thanks -- I will magnify thee, O God! -- Turn thee unto me, O Lord! -- Lord what is Man? -- Hear my crying -- Let my complaint come before thee -- Like as the hart -- I have set God always before me -- Lord what is man? -- I cried unto the Lord.
• Vol. 4: Lord teach us to number our days -- Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty -- Here shall soft charity -- How long wilt thou forget me -- Blessed is he that considereth the poor -- Lord thou hast been our refuge -- O be joyful in God -- Two chants -- A pastoral hymn : The Lord my pasture -- Sacred round : Hallelujah.

Call Number

Drexel 4691-4696

OCLC

30848697

Author

Boyce, William, 1711-1779.

Title

Boyce's services & anthems / edited by Vincent Novello.

Imprint

London : J. Alfred Novello, [1845-1849]

Local Note

Drexel 4691-2 contains 4 volumes bound in 2; Drexel 4693-4696 (copy 2) contains 4 volumes bound separately.

Drexel 4696: lacking the biographical excerpt and thematic catalog.

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Added Author

Novello, Vincent, 1781-1861. Editor

Drexel Collection.

Publisher No.

1160 J. Alfred Novello

Research Call Number

Drexel 4691-4696