Sketches of the Lives DISTINGUISHED MUSICIANS. BOSTON : OLIVES, DITSQN, 115 WASHINGTON STREET. aaaasasasg ft - i ^vs-^y -r f -^r^ sfftSSsfrtnYf Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by Mason & Law, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United State:., for the Southern District of New York . s ECLIPSES IN THE YEAR 1853. There •will be six Eclipses, three of the Sun, and three of the Moon, this year. I. January 6th and 7th, Moon eclipsed; visible and total. CITIKS in the order of Lo lgitude. Beginning. Eastport Boston New York Philadelphia--' Baltimore Washington -- Richmond Raleigh Charleston St. Augustine- Mi Hedge ville - Lexington Cincinnati — Nashville Mobile 8t. Louis New Orleans- - Austin - San Francisco Astoria 5:3 ev. 37 ev. 25 ev. 20 ev. 14 ev. 13 ev. 11 ev. 6 ev. 1 ev. 55 ev. 48 ev. 44 ev. 43 ev. 34 ev. 28 ev. 23 ev. 21 ev. 50 ev. 13 ev. 7 ev. 6 11 6 11 6 11 6 11 6 11 6 11 6 11 6 10 6 9 6 9 53 mo. 37 mo. 25 mo. 20 mo. 14 mo. 13 mo. 11 mo. 6 mo. 1 mo. 55 ev 48 ev. 44 ev. 43 ev. 31 ev. 23 ev. 23 ev. 21 ev. 50 ev. 13 ev. 7 ev. D. - H. M. 7 1 42 mo. 7 1 20 mo. 7 1 14 mo. 7 1 9 mo. 7 1 3 mo. 7 1 2 mo 7 1 mo. 7 55 mo. 7 50 mo. 7 44 mo. 7 37 mo. 7 33 mo. 7 32 mo. 7 . 23 mo. 7 17 mo. 7 12 mo. 7 10 mo. 6 11 39 ev. 6 10 2 ev. 6 9 5G ev. 7 2 31 mo. 15 mo. 3 mo. 53 mo. 52 mo. 51 mo. 49 mo. 44 mo. 39 mo. 33 mo. 26 mo. 22 mo. 21 mo. 12 mo. 6 mo. 1 mo. 7 59 mo. 7 23 mo. 6 10 51 ev. C 10 45 ev. 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 11 6 11 31 mo 15 mo 3 mo 58 mo 52 mo 51 mo 49 mo 44 mo 39 mo 33 mo 26 mo 22 mo 21 mo 12 mo 6 mo 1 mo 59 mo. 28 mo 51 ev 45 ev. Depth of immersion in the earth's shadow, 20 digits from the southern side. II. January 21, Sun eclipsed at the time of New Moon in the morning, (20th in the evening, vest of the Rocky mountains ;) invisible. Visible about the South Pole of the earth. III. June 17, Sun eclipsed at the time of New Moon in the morning, (evening in the eastern part of New England ;) invisible. Visible in the southern part of South America. IV. July 1, Moon eclipsed at the time of Full Moon in the morning; invisible. V. December 10, Sun eclipsed at the time of New Moon in the evening ; invisible. It will be visible throughout the greater part of Asia ; and will be central and total on the meridian in longitude 127° 18' east from Greenwich, and latitude 37° 28' north. VI. December 26, Sabbath morning, Moon eclipsed on the southern limb ; partly visible in the United States. Visible at New York from 6 h. 37 m. to 7 h. 24 m., morning. CHARACTERS. (gJOSun; ]) Moon; g Mercury; $ Venus; ©Earth; $ Mars; If Jupiter; rp S«t urn; JJl Herschel. SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC. f Aries ; ft Taurus ; n Gemini ; 55 Cancer ; £\. Leo , '$ Virgo ; c2= Libra ; fl[ Scor pio; /Sagittarius; V3 Capricorn; ^ Aquarius; 3£ Pisces. MEMORANDA FOR 1852. Jan. 1, Circumcision ; 4, 2d S. aft. Christmas ; 6, Epiphany ; 11, 1st S. aft. Epiph. ; IS, 2d S. aft. Epiph. ; 25, 3d S. aft. Epiph; Conv. of St. Paul. Feb. 1, 4th S. aft. Epiph. ; 8, Ssptuagesi- ma; 15, Sexagesima; 22, Q.uinquagesima ; 24, St. Matthias; 25, Ash-Wednesday; 29, 1st S. in Lent. March 7, 2d S. in Lent ; 14, 3d S. in Lent ; 21, 4th S. in Lent ; 23, 5th S. in Lent. April 4, 6th S. in Lent ; 9, Good-Friday ; 11, Easter Sunday ; 18, 1st S. aft. Easter ; 25, St. Mark ; 2d S. aft. Easter. May 1, Sts. Philip and James ; 2, 3d S. aft. Easter ; 9, 4th S. aft. Easter ; 16, 5th S. aft. Easter; 20, Ascension-day ; 23, S. aft. Ascension; 30, Wliit-Sunaay. Ju.\E 6, Trinity-Sun- day ; 11, St. Barnabas ; 13, 1st S. aft. Trin. ; 20, 2d S. aft. Trin. ; 24, St. John the Baptist ; 27, 3d &. aft. Trin. ; 29, St. Peter. Jtjlv 4, 4th 8. aft. Trin. ; 11, 5th S. aft. Trin. ; 18, 6th S. aft. Trin ; 25, 7th S. aft. Trin. -Aug. 1, 8th S. aft. Trin. ; 8, 9th S. aft. Trin. ; 15, 10th S. aft. Trin. ; 22, 11th 8. aft. Trin. ; 24, St. Bartholomew ^ 29, 12th S. aft. Trin. Sept. 5, 13th S. aft. Trin. ; 12, 14th S aft. Trin. ; 19, 15th S. aft. Trin. ; 21, St. Matthew ; 26, 16th S. aft. Trin. Oct'. 3, 17th S. aft. Trin. ; 10, ISth S aft. Trin. ; 17, 19th S. aft. Trin. ; IS, St. Luke ; 24, 20th S. aft. Trin. ; 28, Sts. Simon and Jude ; 31, 21st S. aft. Trin. Nov. 1, All-Saints ; 7, 22d S. aft. Trin. ; 14, 23d S. aft. Trin. ; 21, 24th S. aft. Trin. ; 28, Advent-Sunday ; 30, St Andrew. Dec. 5, 2d S. in Advent ; 12, 3d S. m Advent ; 19, 4th S. in Advent ; 21, St. Thomas ; 25, Christmas j 26, 1st S. aft. Christmas, St. Ste- phen ; 27, St. John ; 23,. Innocents. c INTRODUCTORY. There have been issued, from, year to year, Farmer's Almanacs and Family Almanacs ;-Mechanic's Almanacs and Medical Almanacs; Al- manacs for the Serious and Almanacs for the Merry ; indeed, it is diffi- cult to find any class of people who have not had their special almanacs, excepting only the lovers of music. Nothing of the kind, giving any especial attention to this popular subject, has heretofore been issued in this country. The Americans are a musical people. This may be considered a some- what arrogant assumption ; Germany may sneer, France shrug her shoul- ders, and even John Bull (a very unmusical gentleman, by the way) per- petrate a grunt of contempt, at such a claim, but all this cannot affect truth, and strictly such is the assertion we have made. True, we have not yet attained great skill or knowledge in the divine art, but we are yet young, and have had serious obstacles to overcome. Nevertheless, we challenge the world to produce a nation which has made as rapid progress in musical matters during the last twenty-five years, as America. Let any one who is at all conversant with facts, think of the state of mu- sic here at the commencement of that period, and compare it with its present state. Then, we had no " Philharmonics" or " Musical Funds," and not one other musical association where we have now a score ; music was taught in none of our schools, nor was it supposed that children could be taught to sing. Now, music is a common branch of instruction in our schools, and singing children are almost as plenty as singing birds. Pianos were -few and far between; they are as plenty as black- berries. Show u§ the country where Jenny Lind, Parodi, De Meyer, etc., have been so highly appreciated and so Well rewarded by the people, as in America. { We have not space to elaborate this point, but it may be put down asl a settled fact that we Americans are a music-loving people. If we have not yet produced our Handels, Mozarts, Mendelssohns, we will do it in good season. Why should we not, then, have a Musical Almanac 1 We see no rea- son, and accordingly issue one. What it is, all who are disposed, can see for themselves. Suffer us, however, to call attention to the " Events In- teresting to Musicians," which are placed opposite to the calendar page for each month. This feature will be found both interesting and valua- ble. In a brief space it furnishes an index to the date of interesting mu- sical events, and from day to day reminds the musical reader of the anni- versary of the birth, "death, &c, of those great men he loves to revere. One word asto the future, and we have done. The American Mus^ cal Almanac is intended to appear yearly, and we have already in con- 1 templation several new and interesting features for next year's issue. It is. our aim and_ expectation to make the number as much better than this one, as this is 1 etter than nothing ; and this is, we think, saying a very great deal> whi h, nevertheless, we shall endeavor to fulfil. 719243 I 1st MONTH. JANUARY, 1853. MOON'S PHASES. BOSTON. NEW YORK. BALTIMORE. CHARLES'N. SUN on MERID Full Moon • • Third Quarter New Moon - • First Quarter 1 25 mo. 8 34 ev. 2 43 mo. 5 50 mo. 1 13 mo. 8 22 ev. 2 31 mo. 5 38 mo. 1 2 mo. 8 11 ev. 2 20 mo. 5 27 mo. 49 mo. 7 58 ev. 2 7 mo. 5 14 mo. ev. 3 43 7 17 10 18 12 35 p z ' i-H CO T OO OI t~ OS OI O © O © OS OS © O) T T T OS OS O O T CO OJ o ■* 'lomot-cocorooH OCO CM IO Ti" rji >HCO dKHOCOHOiSIOl ■*OtO>MBOOOO. 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CM •g - pap s c itng O 1 OS OI O t> OS © • CM t* »-H O' OS Ol * o o t co co ocoo3 0>cmcmo?o)oio>o}— i*-i.-('-"-i^He©©©a5C5 OI CM CI OI Ci OJ O) OI CM CJ CM CM OI OI CM OI OJ O) CM OI tH r-H HCD^^t^OOHNOOO^' H CO CO i-i CO CO i-l CM CO C c < TCOOli— iIO-*KH -JBh tc>i -H©©©©C35C5O5OS©CC0000C0L~r- CM CM .— .-« i~ c- c~ r~ i © co © oo i to re I © © -f 00 iCMOJOJO'OIOlCMCMCMOICOCO ■M< EVENTS INTERESTING TO MUSICIANS, WHICH HAVE HAPPENED IN JAUTJAILY. 1st. Queen Charlotte gave a concert at Frogmore, which she entitled " A New-Years Gift to the King," 1805. Von Weber's first concert at Leipsic, 1808. First performance of Mendelssohn's 42d Psalm at Leipsic, 1838. 2d. The Antigone of Sophocles performed with Mendelssohn's music, at Co vent Garden Theatre, 1845. 3d. G. B. Pergolese born, 1710. F. Schneider born, 1786. 4th. First performance of Donizetti's Anna Bolena at Milan, 1831. 7th. Thalberg born, 1812. 8th. Boston Academy of Music organized, 1833. Dennis Hampson, the Blind Bard of Macgilligan, died at the advanced age of 110, 1808. First performance of Handel's opera Almira, at Hamburg, 1705. 10th. First performance of Donizetti's Elisir d 1 Amour, at Milan, 1832. 11th. Madame Pasta's first appearance in England, 1817. Cimarosa died, 1801. 12th. Meyerbeer's Margkerita d J Anjou first performed in England, 1828. 13th. Ferd Ries, the favorite pupil of Beethoven, died, 1838. 14th. Costa's Malek Adel performed first time in Paris, 1837. 16th. C. A. Goepfert born, 1768. 17th. Nathaniel Gow died, 1831. Dr. Benjamin Franklin, inventor of the Harmonica, born in Boston, 1706. 18th. Arcangelo Correlli, the founder of the " Roman School," or what may now be termed the ancient school of Violinists, died, 1713. L. J. F. Herold died, 1S33. 20th. Madame Mara died, 1832. She was especially celebrated for her admi- rable performance of Handel's sublime air, " I know that my Redeemer liv- eth." 21st. Garcia (father of Mad. Malibran) born, 1775. 22d. Goria, the pianist and composer, born, 1823. Charles F. Abel died, 1787. 24th. Rossini's, first appearance in the orchestra of Her Majesty's Theatre, 1824. Farinelli born, 1705. 25th. Shield died, 1829. 26th. First performance of Benedict's Crusaders at Stuttgart, 1S48. 27th. Mozart born, 1756. His birthday celebrated by 260 Musicians in Silesia, 1824. 29th. D. F. E. Auber born, 1784. 31st. Schubert born, 1797. EARLY PSALMODY. I as ^ ne beginning of the seventeenth cen- tury ; when it was the custom for the Psalm singing was first introduced parish clerk to set the tune by the in the Reformed Religion by the dis- \ sound of an old brass candlestick, upon Benters, and has hitherto been more used [ which he rapped his knuckle to give by them than by the established Church, the key. 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Viotti, said to be the first violinist of his age, afterward a wine merchant, died, 1824, 5th. Dr. Arne died, 1778. 7th. Albrecbtsberger, the instructor of Beethoven, died, 1809. 8th. George W. Martin born, 1825. 9th. Rizzio, a celebrated lutist and singer, and at his death secretary to Mary Queen of Scots, assassinated, 1566. 10th. Clementi died, 1832. ilth. William Vincent Wallace born in Ireland, 1815. 12th. Dr. Arne born, 1710. 13th. Sir John Hawkins born, 1719. James Kent born, 1700. Oliver Shaw born, 1779. 15th. Charles Dibden, composer of many popular sea songs, born, 1745, 16th. The chief of the orchestra at Rouen fined for serenading Boildieu on bis arrival there, 1826. 18th. Beethoven dictated and signed his last letter to Moscheles, 1S27. 19th. Stephen Storace died, 1 796. 21st. John Sebastian Bach born, 1085. 22d. Haydn's score of the ^Creation " received in London, 1800. 24th. Thomas Atwood died, 1838. Madame Persiani's first appearance at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1833. 25th. Furlough G'Carolan, the Irish Bard, died, 1788. 26th. Beethoven died, 1827. 27th. Haydn's last appearance in public, 1S09. 28fh. Charles Neate born, 1784. 29th. Nicholson (flute player and composer) died, 1837. Gottfried Von Swieten, the intimate friend of Haydn, and a distinguished amateur, died, 1803. 30th. Sir John Hawkins born, 1719. 31st. Haydn born, 1732. The centennary of his birth celebrated in London, also in Berlin by about 500 performers, 1832. DR. ARNE. The Doctor went to Cannons, the seat of the Duke of Chandos, to assist in the performance of an oratorio in the chapel of Whitechurch. But such was the throng of company, that no provisions were to be procured at the Duke's house. On going to the Chan- dos Arms, in the town of Edgeware, ae made his way into the kitchen, where he found only a leg of mutton on the spit. This the waiter informed him; was bespoken by a party of gen- tlemen. The Doctor (rubbing his el- bow — his usual habit) exclaimed, "I'll have that mutton. Give me a fiddle string !" He took the fiddle string, cut it in pieces, and privately sprinkling it over the mutton, walked out of the kitchen. Then waiting very patiently till the waiter had served it up, he heard one of the gentlemen exclaim, u Waiter ! this meat is full of maggots ! take it away !" This was what the Doctor expected. " Here, give it me !" " O, Sir," says the waiter, " you can't eat it, 'tis full of maggots !" " O, ne- ver mind !" cries the Doctor, " fiddlers have strong stomachs !" So bearing it away, and scraping off the catgut, he got a hearty dinner. The degree of Doctor of 31usic, ac- cording to the best information, was first conferred at Oxford, (Eng.) on John Hamboys, who was in repute about the year 1451. 4th MONTH. APRIL, I 85 2. 30 DAYS. MOON'S PHASES. BOSTON. NEW YORK. BALTIM'RE. CHARLES'N. SUN on MERH). Full Moon . Third Qua j New Moon ! 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Handel's book-case sold by auction, 1832. 4th. Handel's li Israel in Egypt " first performed, 1739. 7th. Rubini born, 1795. 8th. Weber's first introduction to the British public as a conductor of tha orchestra at Covent Garden Theatre, 1826. 9th. The first Theatre opened in England for the performance of Italian Operas, 1705. • 10th. Mozart's family arrived in London, 1764 : Mozart being then eight years old. 11th. Dr. Alcock born, 1715. 12th. Handel's Messiah first performed in England at Covent Garden Theatre, 1741. It was coldly received by the audience. Ambrogetti's first appearance in England, 1817. 13th. Liszt's first concert at Vienna (when only 11 years old) , 1823. 14th. Handel died, 1759. Charles Stokes, (pupil of Cramer) died, 1S39. 15th. Madlle. Sontag's first appearance at the Italian Opera House, 1828. 16th. Dragonetti, the celebrated performer on the double bass, died, 1846. 17th. Duprez's debut at the " Academie Royale," 1S37. 19th. The " Royal Society of Musicians " of London founded, 1738. 26th. Rubini's first appearance in England, 1831. 30th. Braham's first appearance in Drury Lane Theatre, 1796. THE VIOLONCELLO IN CHURCH. The Violoncello was one of the first instruments introduced into the churches of New England, and no small opposi- tion did those have to encounter who were its advocates. In a congregation not far from Boston, there was a for- eigner who had considerable knowledge of music and who played this instru- ment. Several who were friendly tried to get permission to use it in church with the choir, but as it could not be obtained they resolved to introduce it by stealth. Accordingly on a Sunday morning the violoncello was carried into the choir and secretly deposited where it could not be seen. During the singing it was softly played, and its ef- fects were quite manifest in the improve- ment of the singing, though the cause was not known. But it unfortunately happened that some boys having got a glimpse. of the intruder, reported it, to the no small consternation of the peo- ple. The player was called upon soon after and faithfully admonished for such a bold and daring offence as bringingin- to the church a fiddle. He having heard the complaint with much meekness, replied to the elders who had admon- ished him, that they were under a great mistake as to the nature of the instru- ment- that it was not a fiddle, but it was an instrument which he had made with special reference to church singing, and that it was called a "Godly Viol." They consented to hear it, and he went and brought it before them, and sung the St. Martin's to its accompaniment. They were astonished, softened, pleased, consented and said " we were altogether mistaken. We had supposed a fiddle had been carried into the house of God, but since it is not a fiddle but a 'Godly Viol,' we certainly can have no objec- tions to its use." 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Mozart (eight years of age) played before the Royal Family and accom- panied the Queen, 1764, 21st. Sir John Hawkins died, 1789. 22d. Mendelssohn's St. Paul first performed at the Musical Festival at Dus- seldorf, 1836. . 23d. Hummel's last public performance, 1825. 24th. Mendelssohn's first performance at the "Philharmonic Concerts," 1829. 27th. The Tyrolese Minstrels' first performance in London, 1827. 28th. Antoine Reicha died, 1836. 30th. Moscheles born, 1794. 31st. Haydn died, 1S09. Handel's Messiah performed in Westminster Abbey, 1787, there being 806 performers, exclusive of the principal singers. MONSIEUR TEES MAUVAIS. Volumir, who was by birth a French- man, possessed no particular talent as a composer, but was an -excellent player on the violin. In 1713, he went from Berlin to Dresden, as leader of the con- cert. He possessed considerable dis- crimination in the choice of the pieces. Those which had a particular effect, he placed in great order on music shelves ; ever, from its superior bulk, attracted his attention most, and he was heard to exclayn, "Ah! Moris. Tres Mauvais! Mons. Tres Mauvais! very great com- poser indeed, composed more than all the rest put together !' ; ORIGINATOR OF ORATORIOS. What is called the Cantica Spiritu~ ale, or Oratorio, is generally believed and over every department was written to have been indebted for its origin in large characters the name of the to San Filippo Neri, a priest; who, composer. 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Rouget de L"Isle, composer of The Marseillaise Hymn, died, 1832. 30th. Signior Sapio, musical instructor of Queen Maria Antoinette, also singing master to the Duchess of York and then to the Princess of Wales, died, 1828. A GOOD ANECDOTE. ■ A correspondent tells the following good story : " It seems that the person who blows the bellows of the organ at St. Luke's Church also attends to the furnace for warming the building, and having occa- sion, during service, to 'mind the fires' he left the bellows in charge of a coach- man lately imported, and 'green' as the Emerald Isle of his nativity before the appearance of the potato rot. During his absence, the ' Gloria in Excelsis ' came, in the order of the exercises, to " be chanted, and Patrick was directed to furnish the organic element. A short time elapsed, but no music followed the touch of the lady who presided at the instrument. ' Blow,' whispered the fair organist. "'Blow !' repeated the leader; and ' blow ! blast you, blow !' echoed the entire choir, but not a puff found its way into the vacant pipes, to wake the slum- bering harmony. An investigation took place, and Patrick was found behind the organ— with both his hands tightly clinched around the bellows handle, (a stick of some five feet long and two inches thick,) the end stuck in his mouth, his cheeks swelled to the utmost expansion, his eyes distended, and the perspiration streaming from his face — engaged in the vigorous but vain at- tempt to force his breath through the pores of the wood into the body of the instrument. " It is perhaps unnecessary to say that some little time passed before the choir were able to screw their mouths into that serious pucker requisite to the proper performance of the musical exercises." HANDEL. Handel, being only a musician, was obliged to employ some person to write his Operas and Oratorios, which ac- counts for their being so very defective in poetical compositions. One of these versifiers employed by him, once ven- tured to suggest, in the most respectful manner, that the music he had com- posed to some lines of his, was quite contrary to the sense of the passage. Instead of taking this friendly hint as he ought to have done, from one who (although not a Pindar) was at least a better judge of poetry than himself, he looked upon the advice as injurious to his talents, and cried out, with all the violence of affronted pride, " What ! you teach me music ? The music is good music — confound your words ! Here," said he, thrumming his harpsichord, " art my ideas ; go and make words to them ! " I 7th MONTH. JULY, 18.12. MOON'S PHASES. Fuil Moon • • Third Quarter New Moon ■ • First Quarter Full Moon--- 10 4-1 mo. 3 22 mo. 11 31 ev. 8 18 ev. 9 28 ev. 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Rossini's Ingano Felice first .performed in England, 1819. 3d. Rossini's MatUdedl Shabran first performed in England, 1S23. 5th. Dr. Crotch born, 1775. 6th. Miss Clara NoveTo's debut at Padua, 1841. The windows of the church in which Jenny Lind was singing, broken 7 a i" 10 ^ 1D Hartford ' because of high prices charged by speculators for tickets, 8th. Donizetti s Anna Bolena first performed iii England, 1831. [1851. „ , A s f lver vase presented to Lowell Mason by past and present mem- bers of his choirs in Boston, 1851. 9th. Grand Musical Festival at Dresden, performed by 576 Instrumental performers and 919 Choristers, 1615. tj \ 2th ,' Z he , first Musical Commemoration of Sir Thomas Gresham in St. Helen's Church, 1832. 14th. Monzani, the eminent flutist, died. 15th. Rossini's Semiramide first performed in England 18^4 16th The National Anthem of England, God save the King, first performed before Kino; James I. at the Merchant Tailor's Hall 1607 17th. Greatorex died, 1831. 19th. The Earl of Mornington (father to the Duke of Wellington,) composer of many admirable Glees, Catches, &c, born, 3 735 '' LU1IJi ' oser ig 20th. Madame Vestris's first appearance at Italian Opera House, London, IS?' We ^ r ' S Der FreySchuts first P erf °™ed at the English Opera House, 25th. Charles Dibdin died, 1814. 28th. Bellini's Somnambula first performed in England 1831 30th. John Sebastian Bach died, 1750. ' MUSICAL INSTRUMENT INVENTORS. 1. The first upright harpsichord was made by Shudi, about the year 1770. 2. The first horizontal grand piano- forte was made by Bacchus, in 1777. 3. The first organized piano-forte was made at the manufactory of Long- man and Broderip, now Clementi Collard & Co. ' 4. The first upright grand piano- forte was made by Robert Stoddart, in 1730. ' 5. The first cabinet piano-forte was made by Southwell, in 1700. MUSIC AND POLITICS. Dr. Wise, the musician, being re- luested to subscribe his name toa petition igainst an expected prorogation of Par- . lament in the reign of Charles II., wit- ily answered : ' L No, gentlemen, it is m my business to meddle with state ■ffairs ■; but I'll set a tune to it, if you "lease.'' The First Female Contralto. — Grassim was the first female singer who appeared in the Italian Theatre with a contralto voice, that part having been pre- viously sustained by men. Her tones, though purely feminine, were received with distrust ; and some time elapsed be- fore listeners could become reconciled to a voice deemed much too low for a wo- man. Such, however, was the rich and mellow quality of her new tones, ex- tending only from a in the bass to c in the treble, that a new source of delight- in the vocal art seemed to hare been opened. She was beautiful and grace- ful, and her acting was inimitable, while her pathos and feeling were the more evident when contrasted with the cold and fluty tones of Billington. From Grassini we may date the duetto for fe- male voices, which has proved so great an improvement to the opera, and af- forded Rossini the opportunity of dis- playing such exquisite and incomparabl taste. • Third Quarter- New Moon ••■ First Quarter • Full Moon - • ■ 8 31 ev. 8 20 ey., 9 2 mo. I 8 51 mo. 1 6 mo. 55 mo. 10 10 mo. I 9 59 mo 7 ev || 1 5 59 8 38 mo. | 9 5 9 42 mo. 1 17 6 4J, 9 46 mo. I s 25 | 1 4o iei-n-^«»« wn ' ! ' ^T'^^ So -hm^-oso i-coco 3¥i52J!S!; cgSS^S IO CO to £- <» CO C5 O I i S "^ w m oj ^ ' I u CO OS C5 05 O O • (iH CM CO « CO O l-T <.T> J I jt-OOOOOOH Toes coi-ow^ w ' K o o o >o « i/r) ** O «0 t'.OOO 000 ^,^ ,;oH(Mnn«Dt-i>coo=o o ^ | • OOfflOiOOO' o -^ ^f "* OHCICOol»IBO)0>22 s PS Bf fl"*.Sf-l"| iinm _._ — .-» .^ .-, •<-, ir> l-> LT> ITS O O O i'M»"o[MJo^ EVENTS INTERESTING TO MUSICIANS, WHICH HAVE HAPPENED IN AUGUST. 1st. Elizabeth Randies born, 1800. One of the most precocious musical geniuses the world has produced. She appeared in public before she was two years old, and in her fourth year played before King George III., who presented her with one hundred guineas. 2d. Park, the Oboe player, died, 1829. 3d. Rossini's Guillaume Tell first performed in Paris, 1829. 5th. Sebastian Erard died, 1831. 7th. Schelbe died, 1837. 8th. Carl H. Graun died, 1759. 10th. Dr. Samuel Arnold born, 1740. 11th. Michael Haydn, brother of Joseph Haydn, died, 1806. Rossini made his first attempt at Musical Composition, 1808. 16th. Grand Musical Festival given at Erfurt in honor of Napoleon, 1811. 18th. Edward Bromfield, Jr., the builder of the first Organ made in America, died, 1746. 19th. Righini died, 1812. Jenny Lind left Liverpool for America, in steamer Atlantic, 1850. 22d. Handel commenced the composition of the Messiah, 1741. 23d. Lafont, the violinist, died, 1839. 24th. Mrs. Billington died, 1818. 25th. Sir William Herschel, distinguished as a musician as well as an astrono- mer, died, 1822. 27th. Dr. Croft died, 1727. Parodi born, 1827. 28th. Handel finished the first part of The Messiah, 1741. A VOICE THAT WOULD STOCKINGS. A musician, who was a very great singer, but who also possessed a great deal of vanity, had one day the honor of being presented to Frederic II. The king observed that his stockings were full of holes and asked him if he was the musician who had been so highly recommended to him. " I do not know, Sire," was his answer, " but I can boast of having such a voice that I can do ;with it what I please." " If that is the xase," said the king, "I would recom- mend you to make yourself a pair of : stockings as soon as possible ; for you are very much in need of them." ■ " Speaking of a celebrated, musician, IMr. B. observed that " he leads a very 'abandoned life." "Oh yes, true;" re- plied his friend, "the whole tenor of his "life has been base." A single piano manufacturer in Bos- ton, makps one hundred and fifty pianos each month, and yet cannot supply the ■lemand. Daly, at a rehearsal in the Dublin Theatre, observing the persons who played the two French horns, occa- sionally leaving off, and conceiving it proceeded from inattention, hastened to the front of the stage, close to the or- chestra, and addressing them with much warmth, said, " Gentlemen horn players, why don't you play on, as the others do ? What do you mean by stopping ?" 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Campagnoli born, 1751. tlth. Jornelli's funeral obsequies celebrated by 300 musicians, 1774. Jenny Lind's first concert in America, at Castle Garden, New York ; the prcceeds of which were about $25,000. Her share of this amount ($10,000) was devoted entirely to charity. 12th. Handel finished The Messiah, Hit. 13th. Dr. Cooke died, 1793. | 14th. Sir John Stevenson died, 1833. 15th. Thomas Britton, "the musical small coal man," died, 1714. 17th. Geminiani. the distinguished violinist and composer, died, 1762. 19th. Bartleman, a celebrated bass singer, born, 1769. I 20th. Sinclair's first appearance at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, 1811. i 21st. Bischoff, founder of the Musical Festivals in Germany, born, 1780. ' 23d. Madame Malibran died, 1836. 24th. Gretry died, 1813. 25th. Donizetti born, 1797. The first ticket to Jenny Lind's first concert in Boston bought by Os- ian E. Dodge, the vocalist, for $625, 1850. 26th. Earl of Abingdon, flutist, died, 1799. 28th. Kiesewetter, violinist, died, 1827. i 29th. Dr. Harrington, a physician and celebrated vocal composer, born, 1727. Jenny Lind's first concert in Boston, 1850. 30th. First performance of Mozart's " Magic Flute," at Vienna, 1791. SINGING AT SIGHT. In 1741, Handel, proceeding to Le- nd, was detained for some days at hester, in consequence of the weather. uring this time, he applied to Mr. Ba- il 1 , the organist, .to know whether .ere were any choir men in the Cathe- al, who could sing at sight, as he wish- . to prove some books that had been istily transcribed, by trying the cho- ses. Mr. Baker mentioned some of e best singers in Chester, and, among | e rest, a printer of the name of Janson, flao had a good bass voice, and was f e of the best musicians in the choir. j'time was fixed for this private re- !;! arsal at the Golden Falcon, where |i mdel had taken up his residence ; len, on trial of the chorus in the essiah, "And v.'itU his stripes we are healed," jl ir Janson, after repeated attempts, failed completely. Handel got enraged, and after abusing him in five or six dif- ferent languages, exclaimed in broken English, " You schauntrel, tit not you dell me dat you could sing at soite ?" " Yes, sir, u said the printer, "and sol can, but not at first sight." A Musical Dog. — Scbneitzhofer, a pupil of Cherubini, had a dog which in the orchestra of the Grand Opera in Pa- ris was used as a Diapason, since he, upon the command of his master, invariably gave La as correctly as it could be pro- duced by any tuning-fork. "How well he plays for one s< young," said Mrs. Partington, as th<_ organ boy and his monkey performed near her door, "and how much his little brother in the calico frock looks like him, to be sure." 10th MONTH. OCTOBER, 1§52. 31 DAYS. MOON'S PHASES. Third Quarter New Moon ■ • First Quarter Full Moon • • a < 2 fa ° e S aj m q sS PS >• o >• £ ii fa _ g p< 5 52 mo. 2 30 mo. 7 12 ev. 7 10 ev. NEW YORK. 5 40 mo. 2 18 mo. 7 ev. BALTIM'RE 5 29 mo. 2 7 mo. 6 49 ev. 6 58 ev. 6 47 ev. 5 16 mo. 1 54 mo. 6 36 ev. 6 34 ev. 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I., the first ticket to whichsold for $650. Whole proceeds, $9,000. Sth. Pauline Garcia's first appearance in Paris, 1839. Henry Schnetz, also called Sagittarius, born, 1591. He is termed the fath- er of German music, and composed the first German Opera, " Daphne," in 1628. 9th. Adrian F. Boieldieu died, 1834. 10th. John Lewis Krebs, the celebrated Organist, born, 1713. 1 1th. The remains of Jean Jaques Rousseau removed from their resting place at Ermonville to the Pantheon at Paris, 1794. Samuel Wesley died, 1837. First performance of ' ; Midsummer Nighfs Dream,'" with Mendelssohn's Music, 1843. 12th. First performance of Handel's Oratorio Sampson in London, 1743. 16th. Charles Braham's debut, 1848. Carl Keller born, 1784. 7th. Hummel died, 1837. Jenny Lind's first concert in Philadelphia, 1850. 18th. -Mehul died, 1817. 'Winter died, 1825. 19th. August Harder died, 1813. 20th. Pixis, the violinist, died, 1842. 22d. Dr. Arnold died, 1802. Liszt born, 1811. 23d. Nauman died, 1801. 24th. Alesandro Scarlatti died, 1725. 25th. Gizziello died, 1761. 27th. Parodi arrived in New York, 1850. 28th. H. Francisco, a native of England, who officiated as a drummer at the coronation of Queen Anne, died in America at the advanced age of 134, 1820. First performance of Mozart's Don Giovanni at Prague, 1787. Bertini born, 1798. 29th. Mendelssohn's St. Paul performed the first time in America by the New York Sacred Musical Society, 1838. Don Pedro, the Ex-Emperor of Brazil, at the Theatre Italian directed in person a Grand Overture composed by himself, 1831. At the time of Frederic II., a travel- ing virtuoso once played the organ in a church at E., and delighted the assem- bled community with the execution of a splendid fugue. After he had finished, the bellows-treader ran up to him and eaid : " We have played that superbly." " We ?" answered the artist, '• I alone have played it." Soon afterwards he commenced again, but whilst in the midst of his playing, he could all of a sudden produce no sound whatever. He was greatly astonished, and finally commenced abusing the Ijellows-tread- er, who, protruding his head, cried tri- umphantly : " Do yoa see now that there are two of us 1 If I do not assist you, you cannot play at all." i nth month. NOVEMBER, 1§52. 30 DAYS. V MOON'S PHASES. BOSTON. NEW YORK. BALTIM'KE. CHARLES'N. SUN o» MERID. 1 | Third Quarter- • • • 4 11 IS 26 7 57 ev. 11 57 mo. 9 43 mo. 1 57 ev. H. M. 7 45 ev. 11 45 mo. 9 31 mo. 1 45 ev. 7 34 ev. 11 34 mo. 9 20 mo. 1 34 ev. 7 21 ev. 11 21 mo. 9 7 mo. J 21 ev. J>. 1 9 17 25 11 43 42 11 44 2 11 45 17 11 47 23 First Quar 1 Full Moon ter • • • - CALENDAR FOR CHARLESTON ; N. CAROLI- na, Tenn.. 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A Grand Musical Festival was given at Vienna by the Philharmonic Society, in the Imperial' Riding School, 1837. On this occasion The Creation of Haydn was performed by 1100 vocal and instrumental performers before the Emperor and Empress of Austria and 5000 auditors. 8th. Grand Musical Festival at Weimar, in honor of Goethe, 1825. Mendelssohn's Elijah first performed in New York, 1847. 9th. Falconidied, 1600. 10th. Martin Luther born, 14S3. He would not suffer any one to take the office of schoolmaster, who was not acquainted with music. 12th. Bra-ham's first appearance at Bath, 1794. 14th. Spontini born, 1784. 15th. Gluck died, 1712. This eminent composer has hitherto been little known in America, though in Europe he is highly appreciated, ranking with Handel, Haydn, Mozart, &e. Quite a number of exquisite extracts from his compositions have, however, been recently brought before the public by Messrs. Mason & Webb in their admirable new collection of Psalmody, entitled " Canti- ca Laudis." 16th. Kucken born, 1810. 19th. Thomas Linley died, 1795. ■ Guglielmi. the inventor of the Opera Buffa. died, 1804. Franz Schubert died, 1828. 20th. Himmel born, 1765. Doctor Calcott born, 1766. 21st. Henry Purcell died, 1695. 22d. Kreutzer born, 1782. 23d. Thomas Tallis died, 1535. The New York Philharmonic Society's first concert of the season, 1850. 25th. Pvode, violinist, died, 1830. 27th. A. B. Marx, the great musical theorist, born, 1799. The Theory of Musical Copiposition by this author is esteemed in Germany, as in many respects the very best work of the kind which has appeared. It is simple and yet thorough, and at the same time eminently adapled to popular comprehension. H. S. Saroni, Esq., Editor of the Musical Times, has just translated this work, and adapted it to the American public. It is published' by Mason and Law, New York. 28th. Saloman died, 1815. THE DEATH OF MELODY. through one 'piece, and then, after a It is the custom in Germany for beg- short interval, commenced the same gars to take their stands at the corners thing in another key, and at the con- playing on instruments, sometimes solo, elusion of this, again in still another. and sometimes in parties of two and "Stop ! my friend,'' said I, " and tell me more, and soliciting charity. — Drey- why it is that you do not play some air shock relates the following incident re- instead of this mere accompaniment 'P specting one of these : — My attention " Alas ! good sir," was the reply, "there was attracted one day, by a man who were two of us, and my companion Was playing on his violin a simple ac- played the melody and I accompanied companiment, without any melody J him. He, poor man, died last week, whatever. 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'-' 'M1 U0 M J° AX (I H^tJT«.i^l w w- w ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ gg C} ^ ^ c ^ g j ( . j - ; CJ Cf ^ c , EVENTS INTERESTING TO MUSICIANS, WHIOH HAVE HAPPENED IN DECEMBER. 1st. Lafont born, 1791. 2d. Simon Meyer died, 1845. 3d. Duprez's debut, 1835. Andre Campa born, 1669. 4th. First performance of Schumann's Paradise and the Peri at Leipsic, 184S. 5th. Mozart died, 1792. On the anniversary in 1826, his requiem performed in the Cathedral at Linberg under the direction of his younger son. Handel fought a duel with Matherson the composer, at Hamburg, 1704. The sword of Matherson broke against a metal button on Handel's coat, else the life of the great composer might have been lost. 6th. Lablache born, 1794. 7th. Stephen Glover born, 1814. 9th. Battishill died, 1801. Jenny Lind's first concert in Baltimore, 1850. Proceeds about $13,000. John Milton born, 1608. 10th. Countess of Lovelace, daughter of Lord Byron, and a fine harpist, born, 1815. 11th. King James I. of Scotland, writer and composer of the Jolly Beggar, and Gaberlurtzie Man, died, 1542. Berlioz born, 1803. ]2fh. Charles T. Brunner born, 1792. 13th. Madame Catalani's first appearance at the Italian Opesa House, 1806. 14th. C. P. E. Bach died, 1788. 15th. Grand performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah at Exeter Hall, to found the Mendelssohn Scholarships, 1848. 16th. Naldi, a celebrated Italian Buffo Singer, died, 1820. Boieldieu born, 1775. 17th. Beethoven born, 1770. The anniversary celebrated by a grand concert in Dresden, 1828. 18th. C. M. Von Weber born, 1786. 19th. Stoepel died, 1836. 20th. Leopold de Meyer born, 1816. 24th. Jules Benedict born, 1804. 26th. Mozart's first opera, Mitridate, performed at Milan, 1770. Francois Hunten born, 1793. First performance of Rossini's 11 Barbiere di Sivigila, 1816. 27th. Liszt gave his first concert at Berlin, 1841. 28th. I. J. Schevanberg born, 1740. 29th. Dr. Crotch died, 1847. 31st. Oliver Shaw died, 1848 ; aged 69. He lost his sight in his 21st year, and then first turned his attention to music. See that the songs of your families ' er," and many others similar, will de- are pure in sentiment and truthful in \ light us the more, the longer we live, musical taste ;— avoid " negro melodies" | and their spirit will continually tend to and " comic songs," for mostly their our improvement, tendency is to corrupt, both musically and morally. And in view of these facts we can safely recommend Messrs, The Poet who first versified the Psalms of David was a celebrated Webb and William Mason's new Glee \ Frenchman of the name of Marot, the book, The Melodist. The practice \ favored bard of Francis the First, digni- and remembrance of " Hearts and | fied as the Prince of Poets, and the Homes" "The Blacksir th's Daugh- | Poet of Princes. 28 AMERICAN MUSICAL ALMANAC. 1852. LOWELL MASON. No man has occupied for many years so prominent a position before the musi- cal public of our country as the gentleman whose name heads this article. It is not too much to say. that the influence which he has exerted, (and we hope may long continue to exert) upon the cause of music throughout the whole land, by his numerous works and otheiwise, is not only greater than that of any other man, but that its good effect is incalculable, and will be felt long after his earthly career shall have closed. His compositions are the standard and familiar tunes used in our families, social meetings and churches, in every State, and every por- tion of every State in the Union. He has been, not unjustly, termed " the father 1852. AMERICAN MUSICAL ALMANAC. 29 of Church Music in America," and with equal justice might he claim the title of the father of Childreii's Music among us. He it was who first advanced the idea here, that children could be taught to sing by note, and who first practically- demonstrated that this could be done. It was through him that the Pestalozzian system of teaching music first found its way to America. Some brief account of the career of such a man cannot fail to interest our readers, and we therefore present the following, a portion of which is compiled and abridged from an article which appeared in Arthur's Home Gazette, entitled " Our American Psalmody, by a Pennsylvanian." Mr. Mason is a native of New England, and was born January 8, 1792. His parents intended him for a mercantile life, and to this his attention was conse- quently directed. When yet but a youth, he removed to Savannah, Ga., where he resided for nearly twenty years. From chiWhood his love and talent for music were displayed, and all his leisure time was given to its study and cultivation, rather, it would seem, as a diversion and to gratify his ardent love for music, than with the intention of embracing it as a profession. Church music being that particular department in which disposition and principle led him to take the greatest interest, he devoted himself chiefly to its study, availing himself of every help within his reach. While engaged in conducting a choir in Savan- nah he experienced the want of a collection of Church music which was even tolerably adapted to the wants of choirs, and was thus led to engage in compiling a work of the kind himself, more with the view of preparing a book for his own choir, .than with any expectation of producing a work which should be generally used. Having finished his manuscript, our young author obtained leave of absence from the bank in which he was then engaged, and bent his steps to the North in quest of a publisher. Reaching Philadelphia he offered to give the copyright to any house which would publish the work and give him a few copies for his own use. But the publishers would not take it. In their estimation it was too hazardous an enterprise for wise men to engage in. Failing here, he went to Boston, and made the same offer to the publishers of that city. But the shrewd Yankee publishers laughed at him. Yankee forecast and prudence were not to be so easily thrown off their balance. Finding that everybody looked askance at his book, our young author put his manuscript crotchets and quavers into his pocket, and was about returning to Savannah, when he met a gentleman of considerable musical intelligence, who desired to examine his work. The gentleman expressed great satisfaction with it, and asked the young man what he intended to do with it. "Take it home with me," was the reply. The gentleman asked permission to show the manuscript to the Board of Mana- gers of the Boston Handel and Haydn Society, of which he was a member. It was granted. The result was, that said society offered to take the book and publish it, giving the young editor an interest in the copyright. This offer, was promptly 30 AMERICAN MUSICAL ALMANAC. 1852. and gladly accepted, and the book was published in the year 1822 as the "Boston Handel and Haydn Society Collection," a work which has since become familiar to all who are conversant with musical matters in America. It attained im- mense popularity, running through numerous large editions. The great success which attended the publication of this book, decided the whole future course of Mr. Mason. He returned to the bank in Savannah, but not there to stay. The Bostonians were determined that he should take up his abode with them. Accordingly, during the year 1826 we find him lecturing on Church Music in different churches in Boston. One of these lectures (at least) was published and extensively circulated. It was widely and favorably noticed by the press, and thus its sentiments of reform were disseminated all over the land. Soon after his removal to Boston, Mr. M. was elected President of the Handel and Haydn Society, and occupied that post for some years until he resigned it for reasons of a private nature. At about this time the Boston Academy of Music was founded. This institution was composed of gentlemen of high stand- ing in mercantile and professional life in Boston, who having the interests of music at heart, thus associated themselves for its general advancement. Mr. Mason was at once placed at the head of this institution as its Professor, a posi- tion which he still occupies, though the Academy has for a time ceased its ac- tive operations. We have before alluded to the fact that Mr. Mason was the first to introduce music among children. One of his earliest and most favorite schemes was the introduction of music as a branch of common school education. For the accom- plishment of this noble object, he worked long and hard. Prejudices almost universal and obstacles seemingly insurmountable, yielded gradually to his inde fatigable efforts, and the influence and assistance of those gentlemen whom he had enlisted in the enterprise, until, about sixteen years since, he had the sat- isfaction of seeing music introduced as one of the regular branches of instruc- tion in the public schools of Boston. The result of this glorious movement has been wonderful. It has been felt in every part of the country. In many of our large cities as well as smaller places, music is already a branch of common education, while each year increases the number. Another most important movement in which he was the pioneer, was'the introduction of the Pestalozzian or Inductive method of teaching music. The first work published in this country upon this subject was the Manual of the Bos- ton Academy of Music, which was prepared by Mr. Mason. The first Music Teacher's Institute ever held in the country was called together by the Academy •in 1834, to hear lectures from its professors on this new system. It is needless to say that this method of instruction has now become universal with good teach- ers among us, and it may be a question which way will in the end be productive of the most good, the introduction of music among children, or of this mode of instruction. This brief sketch will by no means permit us to follow the movemcnlc ©f Mr, 1852. AMERICAN MUSICAL ALMANAC. 31 M. in anything like detail, and in conclusion we can only glance at a few of his numerous popular works. It is undoubtedly true that here has been Mr. Mason's greatest triumph, and that in this department his labors have accomplished the greatest good to his favorite cause throughout the land. He has furnished to the country (partly in his own compositions and partly in adaptations from the com- positions of the old masters) sacred music of a widely different and vastly superior character to'4hat which he found in use thirty or forty years since. The tune universally sung to Bishop Heber's " Missionary Hymn," composed by Mr. Mason when yet a resident in Savannah, has attained a world-wide popularity, and each returning " Monthly Concert" hears its swelling, soul- inspiring strains from every church or vestry in our own land, as well as many in foreign lands. "Rockingham," "Hebron," "Boylston," "Ariel," " Ward," and many other of his tunes, are scarcely less popular. Among the anthems he has composed, we may select " Jerusalem, my Happy Home," and " How beautiful upon the Mountains," as instances of compositions which are at once remarkable for their intrinsic beauty, and their adaptedness to the wants of the American churches. The books of Psalmody (we cannot even glance at any others) in which Mr. Mason is wholly or in part editor, are eight in number; viz: "The Boston Handel and Haydn Society "Collection of Church Music," "The Choir," the " Boston Academy's Collection," the " Carmina Sacra," the " Psaltery," the " National Psalmist " and the " Cantica Laudis." Each of these works has a distinct character and individuality of design, which show a versatility of talent and a comprehensiveness of design, which do great credit to Mr. Mason as an American musician. The last work, " Cantica Laudis," has been but recently published, and it is pronounced by competent judges the greatest and most valu- able work of his life, surpassing in the variety and intrinsic beauty of its con- tents, all he has before produced. Such is a brief glance at the career of one of the most remarkable men of the age. We do not consider Mr. Mason a genius in the strict acceptation of that term. Had he been a musical genius, he never would and never could have accomplished what he has done. But he has just that rare conformation of faculties which eminently qualifies him for a great enterprise. His voice was not naturally a good one, and he never attempted to make anything great of it. He never aimed to become a Caffarelli, a Braham, a Salvi, or any other star of vocal renown. Music among the people, and chiefly Psalmody, in all its rela- tions afkl interests, have formed the subject matter of his first thoughts and most earnest study. And the character of his mind qualifies him in an eminent de- gree, for taking a comprehensive view of all subjects which come before him. Seeing clearly what was needed, his herculean executive powers have set a system and means in operation which have wrought the wonderful improvements in music, or especially in those departments in which he has labored, which have been witnessed in this country, and which are almost the world's wonder. Mr. Mason is not yet an old man (not having reached the age of sixty,) and ifc still engaged in his musical labors. We trust he may long be sp?,red to a career of so great usefulness. 32 AMERICAN MUSICAL ALMANAC. 1853 THOMAS HASTINGS. Mr. Hastings is probably the oldest American composer and compiler of church music of note (except Mr. John Cole, of Baltimore) , now living. "He is a poet as well as a musician, and is perhaps as well known throughout the country as the author of a number of beautiful hymns, as he is as a musical composer. Mr. H. was born in Litchfield County, Connecticut, in 1784. Twelve years after, the family removed to Clinton, Oneida Co., New York. His first publication (in connection with Seth Norton, late Professor in Hamilton College) was aa octavo pamphlet of some thirty-six pages, for the Handel and Burney Society of Oneida Co., of which he was leader. The pamphlet was afterward swelled into 1S52. AMERICAN MUSICAL ALMANAC. 33 a volume, and still later was united with the Springfield collection, passing in this form through several editions. From 1824 to 1832, Mr. Hastings occupied the post of editor of the Western Recorder, a religious paper, published in Utica. His writings here and else- where in the publie journals, in behalf of religious music, led the way for fre- quent public lectures ; and at last, in 1832, resulted in an invitation from several churches in New York, to commence with them a system of instruction adapted to their wants and circumstances. This was the cause of his removal to New York, where he has since resided, devoting himself to the cause so dear to him. Between the years 1831 and 1833, he issued, in connection with Mr. Lowell Mason, a work of some 300 pages, entitled Spiritual Songs ; the hymns and mu- sic of which were partly original and partly selected. In 1836, he issued, in connection with Rev. Dr. Patton, The Christian Psalmist, a book of Psalms and Hymns which has gained a wide circulation. Since this time, Mr. H. has been in whole or in part the editor of The Manhattan Collection, The Sacred Lyre, The Psalmodist, The Choralist, and the Mendelssohn Collection, all of which have met with considerable sale. As we have before stated, however, Mr. Hastings has, perhaps, been even more successful as a writer of hymns than as a musician. For the last twenty years he has been in the habit of composing hymns, which, appearing anony- mously in his various works, have deservedly attained a large circulation in this country and in England, and have often been set to music in rival publications. These (some 200 in number) were collected and issued in 1850, in a small vol- ume, entitled Devotional Hymns and Poems. The Mother' 's Hymn Book, a smaller volume, compiled and composed for the benefit of maternal associations, some eight or ten years " earlier, passed through several editions, and was finally re- published in England as a very " useful " American work. In this republica- tion the name of Mr. Hastings, as author, was suppressed ; the English compiler (undoubtedly for some reason, quite satisfactory to himself) substituting his own name ! Many smaller publications have been issued during the last quarter of a cen- tury, of which space will not admit an enumeration. We may, however, men- tion the Dissertaiion on Musical Taste, issued in the winter of 1821-2. The artistic, moral, religious, and philosophical views embraced in it, secured for it many a favorable notice from the reviewers, and if it did not gain a wide circula- tion, thar»circumstance was owing to the low standard of musical taste which it encountered. Its influence has, however, been most beneficial ; and we are glad to know that the author, in later years, has re-written it, modifying some of its principles, with the intention of leaving it behind him as he finally passes away from his scenes of labor to another world. Mr. Hastings has lived a long and most useful life, being now sixty-seven years old. The benefit of his labors in his immediate sphere, and indeed upon the 2* 34 AMERICAN MUSICAL ALMANAC. 1852. country at large, will long be felt. It is to be hoped he may yet be spared for many year.s, to exert, at least, a beneficial influence in the cause to which he is 'levoted, though he should not be able, much more, to labor actively in its ad- vancement. He may well now leave active labor to younger men ; and it shall be well for the cause of sacred music if such be found, who shall labor with the same simplicity of heart and purity of purpose which have ever characterized the venerable Hastings. MUSICAL CONVENTIONS AND TEACHERS' INSTITUTES. These annual musical gatherings and semi-festivals have now become an established and important feature in the musical progress of our country. Each succeeding year finds them increasing in numbers and importance, while the in- fluence already exerted, and yet to be exerted through their means, is incalculable. It will therefore be interesting to glance briefly at their origin and progress. In the year 1834, soon after - the introduction in this country of the Pestalozzi- an or Inductive Method of Teaching the Elements of Music, a class was formed, under the auspices of the Boston Academy of Music, for the purpose of impart- ing to teachers some knowledge of that system. This class consisted of twelve members, and continued in session ten days, listening to lectures from the Pro- fessors of the Academy, Mr. Lowell Mason (who was the pioneer, and chiefly instrumental in the introduction of the Pestalozzian system) , and Mr. George James Webb. So interesting and successful was this class, that it was deter- mined to hold a similar one the succeeding year, which was accordingly done. In 1835, the class numbered nineteen members, and from this small beginning it has gone on, increasing from year to year (having been omitted but one year, when Mr. Mason was absent in Germany), until the present time. The object and scope of this meeting have been gradually enlarged and widened, as it has increased in numbers, until it now partakes in some measure of the character of a musical festival. After it had been established a few years, calls were made for similar meet- ings at other important points, which were accordingly held, and some of which have attained a measure of success and importance, almost vying with the pa- rent Convention itself. Rochester, N. Y., and Cleveland, Ohio, are points at which very successful Conventions are now annually held, under the direction of Messrs. Mason and Webb. There are also numfirous other points at which similar Conventions are held, under the direction of these, and other distinguish- ed musicians. Indeed, so numerous have they become, that in some sections of the country there is not an important point which has not its annual Con- vention. The original " Boston Academy's Convention," however, still occupies its pre- eminent position, as the " monster-gathering," and some idea of the importance it has attained may be gathered from the fact, that full reports of its daily doings now appear, during its session, in most of the papers of Boston, as well as New York. The Convention of 1850 (we go to press before the time for 'the meet- ing of 1851), numbered a*bout Fifteen hundred members ! It must not be sup- posed, however, that these were all teachers, — quite a number were clergymen, and a much larger number were amateurs. The choir consisted of upwards of one thousand performers. The programme of lectures and exercises is usually somewhat as follows : — I. Theory of Music : Including Harmony, Counterpoint, and General Analy- sis, from 8 to 9, a.m. IT. Class Teaching: In which the manner of giving instruction in classes or 1852. AMERICAN MUSICAL ALMANAC. r 35 common singing-schools, (including both the principles of Music, and of Musical Notation.) will be explained, and the Inductive method illustrated and contrasted with others, from 9 to 10, a.m. III. Vocal Cultivation : Physical Laws of the Vocal Organs ; Methods of Practice ; Vocalizing and Solfegggio Exercises, from 10 to 11, a.m. IV. Church Music : Chants, Tunes, and Anthems. Style or taste in per- formance, both relating to Music and Words. The secular and ecclesiastical (technical and popular) , in composition and in performance, explained and illus- trated. Adaptation of Tunes to Hymns, or vice versa, including Hymns of de- scription and Hymns of worship, and of Music to the various emotions. The principles of Musical Expression ; and also other topics under this general head, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. , V. Secular Music : Part Songs and Glees. Vocal and Instrumental per- formances, and miscellaneous instructions, from 3 to 5, p.m. VI. Choruses : The Grand Choruses of Handel, Haydn, Mozart and others, by the whole company, from 7j to 9, p.m. VII. Public Performances : Concerts and Oratorios. During the spring of 1851, some movement was made to hold, in New York, a Musical Convention and Festival, somewhat similar to that which has been held in Boston. An invitation, signed by quite a number of the most eminent musicians of New York, was extended to Mr. Lowell Mason, to take the direq- tion of such a Convention. His engagements did not, however, at that time, permit him to give that time and attention to the matter, which it would have demanded, and consequently it was given up, for the time at least. It is to be hoped, that at no distant day a Convention of this sort may be established in New York. Being, as it is, the commercial centre of the country, and having such ample and easy communication with North, South, and West, it seems to be a most favorable point for such a gathering. THE GREAT MASTERS. George Frederick Handel was the son of a physician and surgeon of Halle, in Upper Saxony. From infancy his passion for music was apparent, and much displeased his father, who, wishing to bring him up to the profession of the law, did all in his power to discourage it. After a time, however, finding that op- position was useless, inasmuch as the devotion of the young Handel to music in- creased, rather than diminished, he was suffered to pursue his favorite art, and was placed under the tuition of Lachan, the organist of the Halle cathedral. At the age of 13, he removed to Hamburg, and when but 14 he was appointed director of the opera in that city. At this time he produced his first opera Jll- mcria, which was so well received that it was performed thirty nights succes- sively. Two other operas, Florinda and Nerone, were composed soon after. In his 18th year Handel went to Italy, and resided for a time successively in Flo- rence, Venice and Rome. In the winter of 1710, he visited London, where he finally took up his permanent residence. He was here engaged in conducting the opera, and his numerous compositions were attended with the most triumph- ant success. In 1729 an unfortunate dispute with the nobility, under whose patronage he had heretofore been, commenced a contest which continued for three years, and ruined Handel pecuniarily, as well as seriously affected his health and spirits. After struggling along for some yeers with indifferent suc- cess, he in 1740 turned his attention from secular compositions to the Concerto Spirituale" or Oratorio. The applause bestowed on the oratorios of Handel was equal to that with which even his best operas had formerly been favored, and for a series of years (with some exceptions) his success pecuniarily and otherwise was all he could ask 36 . ' .AMERICAN MUSICAL ALMANAC. 1S52. In 1751, commenced a disorder of the eyes which soon rendered him blind. This, loss of sight and the prospect of his approaching dissolution, made a great change in the temper and general behavior of the great composer. Though a man of blameless morals, and who ever manifested a deep respect for religion, he was troubled with a violent temper, and often gave way to passion, indulging very freely in profane language. Now, however, he seemed to have attained control over his passions, and his life and sentiments were those of solid and rational piety. In conversation he often expressed the pleasure he felt, in setting the Scriptures to music, and how much the contemplation of the Psalms had contrib- uted to his edification. He expired calmly and peacefully on the 13th April, 1759, aged 76. Handel composed about 42 operas and 24 oratorios, besides numerous other less extensive works. Among his most celebrated oratorios are " The Messiah," "Israel in Egypt," "Sampson," " Jephthah," and " Saul." Joseph Haydn was born in 1733 at Rhoran in Lower Austria. His father (who was a wheelwright) and mother had some taste for, without much scien- tific knowledge of music, and in after life Haydn, when full of years and covered with glory, frequently called to mind the simple airs sung by his mother, so deeply were they impressed on his musical soul. When six years old, Haydn received some musical instruction from a cousin of his father, and soon after he was placed under the tuition of Reuter, chapel master of the cathedral of Vienna. He made such rapid progress that, before he was well acquainted with the rudi- ments of harmony, he had composed a great number of symphonies, trios, sonatos and other pieces in which the dawnings of a soaring genius were apparent. At the age of eighteen he left the cathedral, and supporting himself by his talents, gave himself seriously to the study of his art. In 1759, he was received into the service of Count Marzin ; from whence, in 1761, he passed to the palace of Prince Esterhazy. At this time the German masters, envious of his rising fame, entered into a combination to decry his works, terming them wild, flighty and trifling, and tending to introduce new and unsound musical doctrines. The only notice Haydn took of the abuse thus heaped upon him, was to publish lessons written in imitation of the several styles of his adversaries. In these the spirit of their peculiarities was so ad- mirably caught, and so inimitably burlesqued, that they all felt keenly the poig- nancy of his musical wit, and were silent. From this time the life of the great composer flowed on with tranquillity. He enjoyed the respect and esteem of the family of his patron, the Prince Esterhazy He died in May, 1809, aged 76. In the space of fifty years, Haydn produced, besides his church music, operas, &c, five hundred and twenty-seven instrumental compositions, without ever copying himself, unless intentionally. His celebrated oratorio " The Creation] 1 was commenced in 1793, at the age of sixty-three, and was finished in two years. Wolfang Amadens Mozab.t was born in Saltzburg, in 1756, his father being a chapel master in that place. His talent for music manifested itself at the early age of four years, when he began to play upon the harpsichord. In his sixth year he commenced composing for that instrument. At seven, we find him a traveling virtuoso, accompanied by his father, in Munchien and Wien. A year later, he was accustomed to deprive himself of sleep in order to deserve his rap- idly increasing fame, as well as to make further advances in his art. In 1766, after an absence of three years, he returned home, and remained twelve months in retirement, assiduously devoting himself to the study of composition. In 1768, he went again to Vienna, and at the request of Joseph the Second, com- posed " La Finto Semplice,'" a comic opera, the performance of which was how- 1S52. AMERICAN MUSICAL ALMANAC. 37 ever prevented by the petty jealousy of the musicians of Vienna, who env ied his rising fame. The next year he went to Italy, and visited successively Milan, Bologna, Florence and Rome, exciting everywhere the greatest admiration and enthusiasm. In his twenty-fifth year he went again to Vienna, and there took up his residence. His compositions were now spread through all Germany, and his fame through the whole civilized world, yet he was reaping but little pecu- niary advantage from his celebrity, and his finances were much embarrassed. In the hope of retrieving them he now formed the intention of removing to Eng- land, but relinquished this design at the request of the emperor, who appointed him composer to the chamber, with a salary of 800 florins, a sum which Mozart, some years afterward, said was " Too much for what I have done ; too little for what I might have done." The death of this great genius took place on the 5th of December, 1792, at the age of 35. His compositions are numerous, the operas of " The Marriage of Figaro " and " Don Giovanni," with the celebrated L ' Requiem " (which he left in an unfinished state) being those most noted. Haydn was heard to declare respecting Mozart, that in his opinion he was " the most extraordinary, original and comprehensive musical genius that was ever known." (2'o be continued in Almanac for next year.) MUSIC PUBLISHING. From a widely circulated Boston paper we copy the following, on the state of music publishing in the United States : — "From 1774 to 1800 there were forty-two musical works published in the Union. These were of various sizes, and partly elementary. From that time to the present the publishing of music has been carried on quite extensively. Nearly all the books used have been American publications ; some of them re- prints, but very many from the pens of native authors. Within the twenty years just past, an increased attention has been paid to musical education. It has been introduced into the public schools, and a knowledge of music is considered as necessary an acquirement as that of any other branch of education. This has of course increased the demand for elementary and other music books. A pub- lisher in this city (Mr. Oliver Ditson) has at present a list of Music Books, num- bering one hundred and fifty, to which additions are constantly being made of reprints of the best European authors, nearly as soon as issued from the foreign press ; and compositions and instructions by the most talented of American Pro- fessors. Besides books he has an immense list of sheet music which has been gradually accumulating during the past twenty years, and which increasing with a constant increase, is rendered one of the best stocks from which to select. We cannot look upon the taste for music but with feelings of delight ; it shows the spirit of refined education which is working in and leavening the American mind with good thoughts and desires. Music is the handmaid of Art and Science. It relieves the overburdened mind of the professional man ; it enlivens the hours of the mechanic ; it relaxes the thoughts of the merchant from the binding cords of ledgers and the perplexities of business ; arid ennobles man in whatever condition he may be placed. If such are its results, and they surely are, let us hail the advent of " the heavenly maid," awd gratified at her progress since " in early Greece she sung," do ti'ir part towards extending her influence and placing in the hands of the pre- sent mid coming generations such publications as will cheer their social hours :>r.* vevate their minds above the common drudgeries of every-day life. 38 AMERICAN MUSICAL ALMANAC. 1852. EARLY AMERICAN MUSIC BOOKS. The first book containing music printed in America, was issued in 1690. It was a versification of the Psalms, with a collection of tunes (in two parts only) at the end. In 1712 another work was issued, entitled " A very plain and easy introduction to the Art of Singing Psalm Tunes ; with the Cantas or Trebles of twenty-eight Psalm Tunes, contrived in such a manner as that the learner may attain the skill of singing them with the greatest ease imaginable. By Rev. Mr. John Tufts. Price 6d, 5s the duz." Another similar book by this author made its appearance soon after. In 1721 was published " The Grounds and Rules of Musick explained ; or an Introduction to the Art of Singing by Note. Fitted to the mean- est capacity. By Thomas Walter, A.M. Recommended by several ministers] 7 &c. This work went through a number of editions, the last edition having been published as late as 1764. A work called " Urania, or a choice collection of Psalm Tunes, Anthems and Hymns, 11 &c, by James Lyons, A.M., made its appearance in Philadelphia in 1761. Price 15s. - Report says that it ruined its publisher. In 1'764 another collection of Psalmody was edited and published by Josiah Flagg. It contained 116 tunes and 2 anthems, and was the largest work which had yet been published except Lyons's. " A New and Complete Introduction to the Grounds and Rules of Music, in two parts, by Mr. Bay ley, ," was printed in Newburyport in 1764. In 1770 Mr. William Billings published his first work, entitled, " The New England Psalm Singer, or American Chorister ." It contained 120 tunes and several anthems. In the introduction this author boldly declared his independence of all the rules of Harmony, a declaration which he fully lived up to in this and future works, Billings and Holden being those who figured most extensively as authors and composers. After this, the publication of musical works became more numerous, so that space will not allow us to give a list of them. VASE PRESENTED TO MR. LOWELL MASON. On the evening of the 8th of July, 1851Jthe present and past members of Mr. Mason's choirs presented that gentleman with a rich and elegantly chased Silver Vase, which had been procured at a cost of two hundred dollars, as a testi- monial of affection and esteem, upon his retirement from the position he had so long occupied as conductor of music in the Central Church. Mr. Mason de- livered, by request, an address introduc- ing a hurried sketch of the history of Sacred Music in this country during the past fifty years. This address has been published, and is for sale in pamphlet form by Mason & Law, New York. Accompanying this our readers will find a cut of the Vase. The scroll on the front of the vase is occupied by an elegantly engraved church organ. The scroll on the reverse con- tains an appropriate inscription, having on either side a shield supported by mu- sical instruments, bearing severally the words, " Omnis spiritus laudet Dominmn,' 7 and " Laus Deo.'" Manufactured tly the undersigned, Of Seasoned Materials, from a New and Broad Scale, COMBINING GREAT STRENGTH AMD DURABILITY, WITH THE MOST POWERFUL AND MUSICAL TONE. Second-Hand Pianos taken in Exchange.— Pianos to Hire. THE SUBSCRIBERS CONTINUE TO MANUFACTURE DIATONIC AND OTHER FLUTES, CLARIONETS, FLAGEOLETS, GUITARS, BRASS INSTRUMENTS, OF ALL KINDS. Violins of the most Celebrated Makers always on hand, OUR CATALOGUE OF SHEET MUSIC Is the largest in the Country, AND EVERT ARTICLE IN THE LINE OP MUSICAL ME1SHAIOTBS CAN BE FOUND IN OUR STOCK. FIRTH, POND & CO., No. 1 FRANKLIN SQUARE, NEW YORK. VALUABLE MUSICAL WORKS, PUBLISHED BY WILKINS, CARTER & COMPANY, BOSTON, MASON & LAW, NEW YORK. The National Lyre, a new collection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, comprising the best ancient and modern compositions of established merit ; with a choice selection of Chants, Anthems, &c. Designed for the use of Choirs, Congregations, Singing Schools, and Societies throughout the United States. Compiled and arranged by S. Parkman Tuckerman, Silas A. Bancroft, and H. K. Oliver. Price 50 cents. The Bay State Collection of Church Music. By A. N. Johnson, Josiah Osgood, and Sumner Hill. One of the most complete and valuable collections of Sacred Music ever published. It contains more music than most similar collections, embracing a large number of the old standard and favorite tunes, with a great variety of new and original tunes in all Metres, Chants, Anthems, &c. It contains also numerous exercises, especially prepared for Singing Schools and Choir practice ; "rendering it a convenient and complete manual for these purposes. Price 75 cents. The Choir Chorus Book ; a collection of Choruses from the works of the most distinguished composers. Compiled, adapted to English words, and arranged with particular reference to Choir practice, and for the use of Musical Societies. By A. N. Johnson, author of "Instructions in Thorough Bass," "The Musical Class Book," ed' /r of the " Boston Musical Gazette," Organist at Park Street Church, &c, &c." In the h«ge and varied collection which this book contains, five of the Choruses are by Handel, thir- teen by Haydn, seventeen by Mozart, six by Mendelssohn, and the remainder by Cheru- bini, Neukomm, Zingarelli, Romberg, Webbe, Naumann, Spohr, King, Steymann, &c. Although this work contains more vocal music than the most expensive Chorus books which have been published in this country, it is sold less than that of common Church Music Books. Price 75 cents. The Cecilian Glee Book ; a new collection of four-part Songs, Glees, and Secular Choruses, original and selected. A portion of the music arranged with Piano Forte accompaniments, and the whole designed for the use of Societies, Schools, Choirs, Clubs, and the Social Circle. By Edward L. White, editor of " Boston' Melodeon," &c, and A. N. Johnson, author of "Thorough Bass Instructions," "Bay State Collection," &c. Price $1. The Normal Song Book, or Music Keader; a collection of Songs, P>.ounds, Progressive Exercises, and Solfeggios, for the Systematic Instruction of Gram- mar and District Schools and Juvenile Classes in the practice of Vocal Music. By A. N. Johnson, Josiah Osgood, and J. C. Johnson, editors of the "Bay State Collection," "Ju- venile Oratorios," jbc, &c. Price 30 cents. The School Chimes. By B. F. Baker and L. H. Southard. This work con- tains the best, most concise and progressive system of elementary instruction ever offered to the public. Price 30 cents. Juvenile Oratorios : the Festival of the Rose, Indian Summer, and the Children of Jerusalem— designed for Floral and other Concerts, Singing and Common Schools, &c. By J. C. Johnson, originator of the Floral Concerts in Boston. The Orato- rios are arranged to be sung entire or in parts, to suit the taste and occasion. Price 25 cts. The Palace Of Industry. -A. Juvenile Oratorio. By J. C. Johnson, author of " Juvenile Oratorios." Price 25 cents. Godfrey Weber's Theory of Musical Composition. Translated by J. F. Warner. 2 vols., 8vo. — sheep, $5 The Music Of Nature : An attempt to prove that what is passionate and pleasing in the art of singing, speaking, and performing on musical instruments, is de- rived from the sounds of the animated world. With curious and interesting illustrations. By William Gardner. Svo.— cloth. Price $3. A History Of Music in New England : with Biographical Sketches of Reformers and Psalmists. By G. Hood. 16mo. — cloth. Price 75 cents. MASON & WEBB'S MUSICAL WORKS. PUBLISHED BY WILKINS, CARTER & CO., BOSTON, MASON & LAW, NEW YORK Carmilia Sacra. By Lowell Mason. "With a Supplement of fifty-nine select tunes, added in 184S, by another author. Price 75 cents. The Hew Carmina Sacra, or Boston Collection of Church Music. Comprising the most popular Psalm and Hymn Tunes in general use, with a variety of new Tunes, Chants, Anthems, &c. {ftj= A revised edition of Carmina Sacra, improved by the introduction of many of the best pieces in the author's other works, in the place of such as were least popular in former editions. Rendering it one of the most popular and pleasing collections of Sacred Music ever published. By Lowell Mason. Price 75 cts. The Boston Academy's Collection of Church Music. By Lowell Mason. Published under the direction of the Boston Academy of Music. Price 75 cents- The Psaltery ; A new collection of Church Music. By Lowell Mason and George J. Webb. Published under the direction and with the sanction of the Boston Academy of Music, and of the Boston Handel and Haydn Society. Price 75 cents. The Boston Chorus Book. Enlarged ; consisting of a new selection of popular Choruses, from the works of Handel, Haydn, and other eminent composers, ar- ranged in full Vocal score, with an accompaniment for the Organ or Piano Forte. Com- piled by Lowell Mason and G. J. Webb. Price 62.} cents. Book of Chants ; consisting of selections from the Scriptures, adapted to appropriate Music, and arranged for Chanting, designed for congregational use in public or social worship. By Lowell Mason. 12mo. — cloth. Price 62£ cents. The Boston Anthem Book ; being a selection of Anthems and other pieces. By Lowell Mason. Price $1. The OdeOll ; a collection of Secular Melodies. By G. J. Webb and Lowell Mason, Professors in the Boston Academy of Music. Price 75 cents. The Vocalist ; consisting of short and easy Glees, or Songs, arranged for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices. By L. Mason and G. J. Webb, Professors in the Boston Academy of Music. Price $1. The Gentlemen's Glee Book ; selected from the most admired German composers. By Lowell Mason. Price 75 cents. The Social Glee Book ; a collection of Glees, and Part Songs, by distin- guished German composers, never before published in this country. By William Mason and Silas A. Bancroft. Price 75 cents. The Boston Glee Book. Edited by L. Mason and G. J. Webb. Price $1. The Song Book of the School Boom ; consisting of a great variety of Songs, Hymns, and Scriptural Selections, with appropriate Music. Containing also the Elementary Principles of Vocal Music according to the Inductive Method. Designed to be a complete Music Manual for Common or Grammar Schools. By Lowell Mason and G. J. Webb, Professors in the Boston Academy of Music. Price 30 cents. The Primary School Song Book, in two parts. The First Part consisting of Songs suitable for Primary or Juvenile Singing Schools, and the Second Part consisting of an Explanation of the Inductive or Pestalozzian Method of Teaching Music in such Schools. By Lowell Mason and G. J. Webb. Price 15 cents. The - Boston School Song Book. Sanctioned by the Boston Academy of Music. Original and Selected. By L. Mason. Price 25 cents. Twenty-one Madrigals, Glees, and Part Songs; designed for choir practice or chorus singing. Selected mostly from old and distinguished composers. By L. Mason and G. J. Webb. Price 50 cents. Mason's Musical Exercises ; for Teacher's use, instead of a black-board. New and improved edition. Price $5. Manual of the Boston Academy of Music. By Lowell Mason, Pro- fessor in the Academy. 18mo. — cloth. Price 50 cents. GEO. P. REED & CO., BOSTON, Agents for the Sale of Prince & Go's, justly celebrated Melodeons. THE TRADE FURNISHED AT MANUFACTURERS' PRICES. These Instruments have now arrived at the highest point of excellence of which they are capable, and as some of the improvements are exclusively their own, the public are re- quested to examine them before purchasing. The following letter from Lowell Mason is but t:;e opinion of all judicious musical men : — Mr. Geo. P. Reed, No. 17 Tremont Row, Boston, Mass. : Dear Sir, — At your request I have examined one of the Melodeons manufactured by Messrs . Geo. A. Prince & Co., of Buffalo. I think the instrument in all respects equal, and in some respects superior, to any others of similar kind which I have seen, and in particular with respect to quality of tone and promptness of touch, or action of the reeds, by which quick pas- sages may be performed with certain and distinct articulation of tones. An instrument of this kind is the best substitute for an Organ in Church Music with which 1 am acquainted Boston, Mass., Sept. 26, 1849. LOWELL MASON. PRICES. Four Octave Melodeon, extending from C. to C, - - -'.".- - - $45 Four Octave Meloieon, extending from C. to C— extra finish, - - - - 55 Four and a half Octave Melodeon, extending from C. to F.— extra finish, 65 Five Octave Melodeon, extending from F. to F., - - - - - - 75 Large Five Octave Melodeon— Piano Style, 100 GEO. P. REED & CO., BOSTON, MUSIC SELLERS AND PUBLISHERS, publish the following Valuable Musical Works : — Bertini's Piano Forte Instructor. Beyer Elementary School, in English and German. This valuable work, which is now first offered to the American public, is worthy the attention of teachers. Kunten's Celebrated Instructor. Abridged Edition of Hunten. American Violinist. By J. F. Hanks. The best work published for the large class of players who never desire or expect to be artists. Price $1. Conconi's 26 Lessons for the medium voice. Exercises in Singing — being a continua- tion of his 25 lessons. Burrows' D iano Forte Primer. Operas : Ernani, La Favorite, and Norma — Johnson's Instructions in Thorough Bass — being a new and easy method to learn to play Ctfurch Music upon the Organ, Me- lodeon, or Piano Forte. Rink, first three at the Organ. Woodbury's iEolian Instructor, for Fiano, Organ or Seraphine. Episcopal Harp. By S. P. Tuckerman. Musical Class Book, for the use of Seminaries, High Schools, &c. By A. N. Johnson. New England Glee Book — containing about one hundred new, easy and pleasing Glees. Young Minstrel— a collection of Music for the use of Schools. By A. N. Johnson and Jason White. Beauties of Vocal Melody. By Dempster. complete for Piano alone &p- The Subscribers would call the attention of the trade to their stock of Musical In- struments and Musical Merchandise, which for quality and cheapness is not surpassed by any house in the country. Particular attention given to furnishing Military Bands— and every instrument sold is warranted. *** Pianos rented to any part of the country GRO. P. REED & Co., 17 Tremont Paw, Boston. MASON & WEBB'S NEW AND GREAT WORK ! CANTICA LAUDIS; OR THE AMERICAN BOOK OF CHURCH MUSIC. - BY LOWELL MASON, Professor in the Boston Jlcademy of Music, Editor of the Bostmi Handel and Haydn Society's Collec- tion, tfie Boston Jicademy's Collection, Carmina Sacra, and other of the most 'popular Music Books in the country ; AND GEOBGE JAMES WEBB, Professor in the Boston Jlcademy of Music, and Editor of many valuable Musical Works. Containing a larger amount and greater variety of truly beautiful Tunes, Chants, Anthems and Set Pieces, new and old, adapted to all the ordinary servi- ces of the Sanctuary, and especially to Ordinations, Dedications, Funerals, Sacred Concerts, &c, &c, than any similar work; ALSO CONTAINING ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-FIVE SOLFEGGIO EXERCISES, PeculiarJy adapting the work to the use of CHOIRS AND SINGING SCHOOLS. The unprecedented success of this new work, the high eulogiums bestowed upon it by the Musical Profession generally, and the increasing satisfaction it gives wherever intro- duced, establish it as the best and most attractive collection of Church Music" which even these celebrated authors have ever issued. It is undoubtedly " the grandest effort of their whole lives." The following short extracts are a few out of many, and are generally from elaborate and careful reviews : It is not only in this, but in all respects, we do not hesitate to say that '•' Cantica Laudis" is, in our judgment, the best book ever published. — Saroyii's Musical Times. A work which we hesitate not to pronounce the most attractive as well as the most val- uable book of Church Music ever issued from the American Press. — Boston Traveller. We found a richness and variety of psalm and hymn tunes we have never before met. — Puritan Recorder.' A book of musical gems. — 3T. Y. Recorder. A greater amount of truly elegant and classical music than has ever been published in one volume before. — Prairie Herald. The best work of the kind that has yet been published. — Clierry Valley Gaz. In its scientific character and solid merits, far in advance of previous collections—^. Eng. Religious Herald. Beyond comparison the greatest of the class ever published. — Fredtmian. It is in our opinion superior to anything yet published, which has had a similar end in view. — Brooklyn Eagle. We prophesy that it will be held in esteem longer than any of the previous works of these popular authors. — Mass. Eagle. Embodying the richest gems of the most gifted composers, both ancient, and modern. — Brooklyn Independent. Destined to be the most popular which. even these authors have ever produced. — N. Y. Day Book. . What the Boston Handel and Haydn Society's Collection was twenty-nine years ago to all that preceded it, this book seems to be to all that have gone before it.— JV. Jl. and U. S. Gaz., Phil. There is scarcely a page of the book which is not adorned by a gem from some author of celebrity. — Christian Observer. The " Cantica Laudis," in our humble judgment, outstrips all his previous works, and is the grandest eflbrt-of his whole life. — Sat. Eve. Post, Phil. The best compilation of standard and original melodies, adapted to every form of wor- ship, ever published. — Spirit of tine Times Phil. Vastly in advance of any similar work ever before published. — Baltimore Sun. The richest and most artistic production of its authors. — Watchman and Reflector, Boston. PUBLISHED BY MASON & LAW, 23 PARK ROW, NEW YORK. For Sale by Booksellers generally. Published by OLIVER DITSON, 115 Washington St., Boston. PIANO FORTE INSTRUCTION BOOKS. BY DIFFERENT AUTHORS. Calculated lo suit the tastes and wants of every Professor. CZERNY'S METHOD FOR THE PIANO FORTE. New and correct edi- tion, with engraved illustrations of the right position of the body and hands. In speaking of this work, the London Times remarks, " It is a boon to his profession, which will long cause his name to be borne in grateful recollection." Says the London Musical World, " Czerny's Piano Method is decidedly one of the most val- uable contributions to the art of modern times." J. A. Hamilton, a distinguished English Professor and Author of many valuable musical works, in speaking of Czerny and this production of his pen, says, " He has amply and no- bly supplied every deficiency in former methods, whether of theory or practice; and has presented us with a work, which in regard to interest and utility, can never be surpassed." The American Press have spoken in unqualified terms of its excellence. From many which have come to our notice, we select the following : We can safely say that a moment's perusal will satisfy the best judges of the fact that this work is superior to all others, and is destined to become the only book of Piano instruction. — Drawing Room Journal. We regard this book of invaluable worth as a code of thorough, systematic education in the delightful art of Piano playing. — Philadelphia Sun. It is well known that Czerny's great work on the Piano Forte is by far the best in the world. We cannot too strongly recommend this excellent and standard work. — Scientific American. We welcome this valuable work as a splendid acquisition to our large list of American publications. — Jim. Cornier. This is the most thorough and complete wor£ of the kind. The pupil is led on through carefully graduated exercises to a thorough proficiency, and in the shortest possible time. The rules and directions for playing are given in the simplest manner. It is safe to infer the suitableness of this method for instruction, as it is the work of one of the most expe- rienced teachers of modern times in this branch of music. — Book Trade. An English publication, of a late date, says — " Czerny's Instruction Book, for simplicity, clearness and comprehensive utility, surpasses all Instruction books vet written." BERTINPS METHOD FOR THE PIANO FORTE. One of the most val- uable of instruction books, and one which has had an immense sale. HUNTEN'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PIANO FORTE. Complete edi- tion, thoroughly revised, and free from all errors, HUNTEN'S INSTRUCTIONS. Abridged edition. BOSTON PIANO FORTE INSTRUCTIONS. Compiled from Czerny's elaborate work, with a large collection of Songs, Waltzes, &c, arranged for the Piano Forte by Edward L. White. BOSTON PIANO FORTE INSTRUCTIONS. Abridged edition, without the collection of Songs, Waltzes, &c. THE PIANO WITHOUT A MASTER. By Edward L. White. The most valuable and popular work of its size and price ever published. The Boston Journal says of it : " It is full of the best Music for the Piano, and the instructions are simple and just what are wanted." CZERNY'S ONE HUNDRED AND ONE PREPARATORY for the PIANO. CZERNY'S ONE HUNDRED EASY FIVE FINGERED EXERCISES. CZERNY'S GRAND EXERCISES FOR THE SCALE. CRAMER'S CELEBRATED STUDIES FOR THE PIANO FORTE. HOWE'S PIANO FORTE INSTRUCTOR. LOGIER'S FIRST COMPANION for the Piano Forte. ■ LOGIER'S SEQUEL to " First Companion." THE CHILD'S FIRST MUSIC BOOK, or Easy Instructions for the Piano. BURROWES' PIANO FORTE PRIMER. A newly revised and very cor- rect edition. THE CHURCH MELODIST. A COLLECTION OF SACRED MUSIC, comprising, in addition to most of the old Standard tunes, a great variety of new and original Tunes, Sentences, Chants, Anthems, &c, adapted to Social and Religious Worship, Societies, Sing- ing Schools, &c, by Edward L. White, editor of "Modern Harp," " Spcred i Chorus Book," "Boston Melodeon," "Tyrolean Lyre," &c. Published by OLIVER DITSON, 115 Washington St., Boston. BOOKS OF INSTRUCTION AND MUSIC, ARRANGED FOR THE ACCORDEON. A NEW AND COMPLETE METHOD FOR THE ACCORDEON. Con- tainihg the Elements of Music, full Instructions, and nearly two hundred pieces of popular Music. This is the largest book published for the Accordeon, and the Instructions are more complete than in any other. HOWE'S SELF-INSTRUCTOR FOR THE ACCORDEON and FLUTINA. CUNNABELL'S ACCORDEON PRECEPTOR, with Instructions for arrang- • ing Music for the Accordeon and Flutina. HOWE'S PRECEPTOR FOR THE ACCORDEON. HOWE'S ETHIOPEAN ACCORDEON PRECEPTOR, containing the Music of the Ethiopean Minstrels. THE ACCORDEON WITHOUT A MASTER. By Elias Howe. HOWE'S PRECEPTOR FOR THE GERMAN ACCORDEON. HOWE'S ACCORDEON PRECEPTOR. Abridged Edition. METHODS FOR THE VOICE. LABLACHE'S COMPLETE METHOD OF SINGING: Or, a Rational Analysis of the principles according to which the studies should be directed for developing the voice and rendering it flexible, and for forming the voice. With examples for illustration and progressive vocalizing exercises. By Louis LABLACHe. Translated from the French, and improved from all former issues, by the addition of New Exercises for Sustaining the Voice, and an engraving representing all the parts of the mouth and throat brought into action in the cultivation and development of the human voice. CRIVELLI'S INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ART OF SINGING, with Scales, Solfeggios, &c. VOCAL EXERCISES AND SOLFEGGIOS. By Lowell Mason. THE GOITAB, A PROGRESSIVE AND COMPLETE METHOD FOR THE SPANISH GUITAR. Containing the Elementary Principles of Music, with Examples a»x! Lessons necessary to facilitate the acquirement of a perfect knowledge of the instrument. To which is added, a Choice Collection of Admired Songs, composed and arranged expressly for this work by N. P. B. Curtiss. " Mr. Curtiss has been long and favorably known as a teacher of Music, more particularly of those branches of it relating to the Guitar, and ho sends forth this 'Method' alter an ex- tensive acquaintance with Teachers and Scholars, which has enabled hirn to form a right knowledge of what is wanting on the subject of Guitar Instruction." — TVaverly Magazine. HOWE'S INSTRUCTOR FOR THE GUITAR, containing New and Com- plete Instructions, and a collection of celebrated Waltzes, Polkas, Popular Songs, &c. THE GUITAR WITHOUT A MASTER, containing Instructions, Examples, Exercises, and a large collection of Popular Music. Printed on large, white paper ; and the best low priced wdr]$. for the Guitar, published. ~ "THE SEMINARY GLASS - BOOKOMMUSIC. Designed for Female Seminaries, High Schools, Private Classes, &c. By Ed- ward L. White. In addition to complete instructions, this work contains nearly forty of the most poptilar Songs, Duets and Trios, with Piano accompaniments, and is the most complete book ever published for Seminaries, Schools, and private tuition. Teachers are respectfully requested to examine its claims to their patronage. The study of Music, it will be at once admitted, is one of the happiest and most benefi- cial of the various courses of instruction. It is, therefore, of much importance that the books used are of the right kind. We can recommend this as being of the right stamp, and worthy of patronage. — East Boston Ledger. Published and Sold by OLIVER DITSON, 115 Washington St., Boston. j'J Hold alst by Music Dealers and Booksellers throughout the Uni ted. Stales. THE MELODIST. A NEW COLLECTION OF PART SONGS, GLEES, &C, FOE SOPEANO, ALTO, TENOE AND BASE VOICES. BY G. J. WEBB AND W. MASON. This work is of a popular character, and is adapted to the wants of Singing Schools and Societies, Glee Clubs, and the Social Circle. It contains a great number and variety of easy Glees, Part Songs, and other pieces from the distin- guished European authors (some of them composed expressly for its pages), as well as many popular airs harmonized for mixed voices in an easy and familiar manner. It abounds in delicious melodies, and rich, yet simple, harmonies. TEMPLE MELODIES. A Collection of nearly all the Popular Standard Tunes, in Con- nection with 500 Favorite Hymns; INTENDED AS A HYMN AND TUNE BOOK FOR VESTRIES, SOCIAL MEETINGS, CONGREGATIONS, AND FAMILY WORSHIP. BY DARIUS E. JONES. This new worK is much the most extensive and complete of its kind. It has already been introduced as the standard book in several important Churches in New York, Brooklyn, and elsewhere. Price $7 00 per dozen, or $50 per hundred. ZTJNDEL'S BOOK OF EAST VOLUNTARIES AND INTERLUDES FOR THE ORGAN, MELODEON AND SERAPHINE, BY JOHN ZUNDEL, Qi-ganist of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, and a Pupil of the celebrated Rinck. This work is a complete School of Interludes and Voluntaries, as models for inexperienced players, embracing a sufficient number of specimens to represent all the keys employed in ordinary psalmody, and a sufficient variety in rhythm and melody to meet all ordinary cases in Church Music, composed in a style at once chaste and elegant, and within the comprehension of beginners. Price, $1 25 in thin covers, or $1 50 in stiff covers. It can be sent by mail. HALLET, DAVIS & CO.'S iEOLIAN PIANO-FORTES. The subscribers are exclusive Agents for the sale of Hallet, Davis & Co.'s celebrated Pianos, with or without Coleman's iEolian Attachment, and will keep constantly in their rooms a full supply of the various patterns and sizes. Messrs. 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Nothing exceeds them, for powerful volume of melodious and even tone, and the quick answer of the keys to the touch. $j™ Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully requested to call at 297 Broadway, and ex- amine these Pianos. They are justly celebrated in the musical community for their rare excellence. JOHN E. GOULD k CO, Dealers in Pianos, Sheet Music, and Mnsic Books, 297 Broadway, New York. N. B. — Persons having Pianos, without the Attachment, can exchange them for one of the above, on the most satisfactory terms. SHEET MUSIC AND MUSIC BOOKS. JOHN E. GOULD & CO., 297 Broadway, New York, offer to Professors of Music, Teach- ers, Students, and the public generally, as complete an assortment of Sheet Music and Music Books as can be found in the United States. Possessing peculiar facilities to procure all that is published, they use every exertion to avail themselves of them, and to satisfy every one who calls. 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SERAPHINES AND MELODEONS, from the best makers in the country, comprising every pattern, and public favorites on account of their exquisite tone, quick answer to the touch, and general finish, sold at JOHN E. GOULD & CO.'S, 297 Broadway, N. Y. VIOLIN' AND GUITAR STRINGS, some of the best in New York, can be found at GOULD & CO.'S, 297 Broadway. MikSCIH & LAW, 23 PARK ROW,, (opposite the Astor House,) New York, Are prepared to supply dealers, at the lowest prices, with ALL THE STANDARD MUSICAL WORKS ADVERTISED IN THIS WOKE, OR PUBLISHED IN THE COUNTRY. Being engaged in publishing many works of this class, and having unusual facilities, they endeavor to keep, at all times, the best ^assortment in the country of Music Books. Teachers of Music and others interested are invited to call at their establishment, when in the city, where they will have an opportunity of seeing all new publications in this line. NEW WORK PREPARING. MARX'S THEORY OF MUSICAL COMPOSITION. Translated byH. S. SARONI, Esq Editor of Saroni's Musical Times, This work has for some years held rank in Germany as greatly the best work on Musical Composition ever issued. It proceeds on the Inductive system, and is at once simple, thorough, and comprehensive. In its adaptation to popular comprehension, it is immeasurably superior to any previous similar work. It will make a large octavo volume. NEW GLEE BOOK. THE GLEE HIVE : a Choice Collection of Glees and Fart Songs, selected, and arranged for Musical Conventions, Societies, &c. Q£r-This work is just published, and is sold at a lower price than any previous collection. The Choral Advocate and Singing Class Journal, A Monthly, Devoted to the Interests of the Musical Art generally, BUT CHIEFLY TO PSALMODY AND MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE. MR. LOWELL MASON, of Boston, is one of the corresponding editors of this paper, and each number contains several articles from his pen.. There are also employed regular cor- respondents in Europe, whose letters appear in each number. The aim is to make a Musi- cal sheet which shall be in the highest degree useful and interesting to leaders and mem- bers of Choirs, and all who are interested in Churoh Music, also to Singing Classes and the friends of Music generally. Each number contains several pieces of original Music, from the best American and foreign composers. TESMS— One Copy, per annum, . . . Fifty Cents. Five Copies to one address, . . Two Dollars. Address, post paid, THE CHORAL ADVOCATE, NEW YORK. Published by MASON & LAW, 23 Park Row, Hew York. loiimul of fp fm Mb nnb Mmml SBorfti, (LATE "MESSAGE BIRD,'') An American and Foreign Record of Music, Literature ana Art, For the PAKLOR, the FIRESIDE and the LIBRARY. As a Musical Journal this is unrivalled. Every number contains valuable papers on Music and Musical Instruction, Sketches of Composers and Performers, Reviews of the Mu- sical World, Operas, Concerts, &c.,-&c, Papers on Sacred, Secular, Orchestral and Band Music, Critiques, Correspondence, News, &c. The objects continually kept in view throughout this Department are to awaken and cul- tivate Musical Talent, and to encourage and marshal the Musical writers of America : es- pousing the whole cause of Music, Secular and Sacred, Vocal and Instrumental, Popular and Scientific, and viewing it as a high Art — influencing the Moral, Social, Political and Religious Education of the People. The most eminent Musicians and Literary and Musical Writers of the Country are con- tributors to this Journal. Terms— $1 50 per Annum, payable on subscribing. ADDRESS M. T. BROCKELBANK & CO.. 257 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.