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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 Excerpt: ...and orchestra, quite transformed the familiar tune. This can be used with our words, so that they make a moving new appeal to singers and audience.1 1 For example, the poet desires "My country, 'tis of thee," but the musical accent causes the singer to say "My country, 'tis of thee"--a condition which causes children frequently to name the song, without any thought of incongruity, "My country, 'tis." 2 In Schirmer's Octavos for Mixed Voices. There have been many attempts at giving the Smith poem a new setting, the most successful of which is probably Arthur E. Johnstone's.2 Here the composer has departed from the rhythm of our common tune, and has chosen a quadruple rhythm, with the result that the new tune can be used as a stately march.3 "Hail, Columbia" and "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean" are both serviceable songs whose strong rhythm makes them valuable for marching. "Speed the Republic," Keller's American hymn, is one of the most dignified of our songs, and one that deserves greater use. O. W. Holmes's poem, "Angel of Peace," can also be sung to this tune. A number of his other poems are available in adapted or original settings. ' The Flower of Liberty" to "Die Wacht am Rhein ' makes a splendid hymn. "Freedom Our Queen," set by J. K. Paine,4 is also effective. The "Anvil Chorus," from Verdi's "II Trovatore," has been utilized for a rousing patriotic song with words beginning "God of the nations."5 (2) A separate classification of marching songs can hardly be made, since it must needs borrow from all the other classes, but the many special uses for patriotic songs of this type make the mention of them desirable. Fortunately we have a...
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Binding: Hardcover Label: Harper & brothers Manufacturer: Harper & brothers Publication Date: 1912 Publisher: Harper & brothers Studio: Harper & brothers |