Reviews of New Music. THE MORNING AND EVENING SERVICE, with the OFFICE OF THE HOLY COMMUNION. Henry Hadley. New York: The H. W. Gray Co.; Novello & Co., London. Mr. Hadley's music is of the modern kind, full of ingenuity, and possessing an uncommon interest. He follows the text with fidelity, and no detail escapes due expression in the music. The Te Deum is a fine piece of work, laid out with great care. We are sorry to see, however, the passage "Also the Holy Ghost" marked pianissimo. Students of theology point out that the words indicate "Strengthener," as well as "Comforter." The Benedictus is somewhat lengthy for use in the American Church, but there is a very compact and satisfactory setting of the Jubilate which can be used in its place. The office of the Holy Communion is written with much spirit and musicianly conscientiousness. It is concise in every particular-the Incarnatus perhaps being too brief-and it is eminently fitted for general use. The Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis is written in the Cathedral style, but without "verse" parts. The work forms Nos. 98 to 102 of The Church Music Review Supplements. THE OFFICE FOR THE HOLY COMMUN- New York: The H. W. Gray Co.; Novello & Dr. Wareing has won for himself an enviable position as a writer of Church Music, his anthems, especially "Come now, and let us reason," being sung by every well-regulated choir. This service, which forms Nos. 94 to 97 of The Church Music Review Supplement, is an admirable one for parish choir use where a Choral Eucharist is maintained. It is dignified-and by this term we do not mean to imply that it is "dry"-well laid out for the voices, and thoroughly "singable." The solo passages are very brief, and may be attempted by choristers of moderate pretensions, while the choral work will give pleasure to both singers and listeners. The service should find a place in every choir library. VAN BROEKHOVEN'S EXERCISES. New York: The H. W. Gray Co.; Novello & Mr. Van Broekhoven's book on "The True Method of Tone Production" is undoubtedly the most satisfactory and philosophical treatise on voice production of the present time, and these books of exercises are intended as supplements to it. They commence with elementary exercises for soprano or tenor, alto, and bass or baritone, and a second or advanced series is arranged for the same voices. A complete system of tone placing is given, and all the vowels, not only Italian, but French and English, are arranged with almost every possible combination of consonant. These again are adapted to all the registers of the voice. It is not too much to say that a conscientious study of Mr. Van Broekhoven's book, concurrently with these admirably arranged exercises, will give the student a complete vocal equipment. ON HIMALAY. Granville Bantock. London: Novello & Co.; The H. W. Gray Co., This short setting of Shelley's exquisite poem is a veritable little gem. It is for four-part singing, with a coda in eight parts. Whether sung by eight voices or a full chorus, the work cannot fail to produce a great effect. FANTASIA IN C. William Byrd. London: Novello & Co.; The H. W. Gray Co., This is a reprint from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book of the celebrated Fantasia. The work was analyzed in the "Musical Times" a year or two ago, and a great deal of admiration was expressed for the composition. Much of it is in canon form, and the composer's skill in imitation is shown on every page there are brilliant passages, too, of great effect, and any one who plays it well may lay claim to the title of good executant. With skilful registration the piece would produce a fine effect. TO ZANTE. Joseph Holbrooke. London: Novello & Co.; The H. W. Gray Co., The composer names this a dramatic choral song. Eight parts are employed, two sopranos, altos, tenors and basses, and to give an adequate rendering of the work every singer, of the four upper parts at least, must be an artist. Mr. Holbrooke's setting is worthy of Poe's beautiful poem. Vocal parts and accompaniment alike are dramatic in character, and they have a certain picturesqueness which is indubitably attractive. O GOD, WHOSE NATURE. T. S. Dupuis. O GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD. Matthew Lock. London: Novello & Co.; The H. W. Gray Co., Dr. Dupuis is chiefly known in this country by his fine double chants. Mr. J. E. West has edited the above two anthems and adapted them to modern requirements. "O God, whose Nature," is a five-part (two tenors) "full" anthem of the cathedral type, with the usual contrapuntal treatment. "Not unto us" is a short, four-part composition, replete with cleverness of vocal effect. The anthem by the composer of the "Macbeth" music is a "verse" anthem for alto, tenor and bass, without chorus. It is written in Locke's beautifully flowing and vocal style, and is well calculated to exhibit the capabilities of the three parts employed. ELGAR, EDWARD-"Der Schnee" (The Snow). Part-Song for Female Voices (s.s.A.) German translation by ED. SACHS. 1 Mark; Vocal Parts. 25 Pfennig each. "Flieg, Vögelein, flieg" (Fly, singing bird). Part-Song for Female Voices (s.s.A.). German translation by ED. SACHS. 1 Mark: Vocal Parts, 25 Pfennig each. GARDINER, H. BALFOUR-Evening Hymn, for Mixed Choir and Organ. English and Latin Words. 12c. GOODHART, A. M.-Original Compositions for the Organ. No. 7. Prelude in D flat. 75c.: No. 8. Chorale Prelude. 75c.: No. 9. Impromptu in E flat, 75c. "Ostend" ("How sweet the tuneful bells' responsive peal"). Part-Song for S.S.A.A.T.B. 12c. GREY, C. J.-Original Compositions for the Organ. No. 8. Slumber Song, 50c.: No. 9. Offertoire in E flat, 50c.: No. 10. Festal March. 50c.: No. 11. Andante in A, 50c.; No. 12. The Angelus, 50c. HARRISON, H.-Pax Eterna and Amens. For use after the Benediction. On card. 8c. HOPKINS, E. J.-Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in B flat. For Voices in Unison. (No. 767. Novello's Parish Choir Book.) Sc. LENNARD, LADY BARRETT-"King o' the sea. Song for Baritone. 60c. MENDELSSOHN-"Shew us Thy mercy, Lord most high" (from the Motet "Aus tiefer Noth"). Edited by JOHN E. WEST. The English version by W. G. ROTHERY. (No. 782. The Musical Times. 5c. MENZIES, W. J. MILNE-Two Kyries in F. 6c. MERBECKE-Benedicite, omnia Opera. Arranged and harmonized by GEORGE C. MARTIN. (No. 770. Novello's Parish Choir Book.) 8c. MISERERE MEI, DEUS (Psalm li.), as sung in the Commination Service or during Lent. A simple unison arrangement in Plain-Song Notation, with Organ Accompaniment, (No. 769. Novello's Parish Choir Book.) 5c. MUSGRAVE, J. T.-"Abide with me." Four part Anthem. 15c. NEEDHAM, ALICIA ADELAÏDE - "With all your might." No. 1. Songs of the Boys' Brigade. 50c. PARRY, C. HUBERT H.-“Lady! thou Queen of (from Judith"). For Soprano. 60c. Israel PINSUTI, CIRO-"In this hour of softened splendour." Arranged for T.T.B.B. (No. 420. The Orpheus.) 8c. POINTER, JOHN- "Love's Philosophy." (Op.10, No. 3.) Song No. 2, in E. For Baritone. 60c. RUMSEY, REV. J. W.-"Lead, kindly Light."' Sacred Song. 50c. SCHOOL MUSIC REVIEW, No 190, contains the following music in both notations: In these delightful, pleasant groves" (PURCELL). Arranged as a Trio for S S.A.. unaccompanied: "Summer is a-coming in." A round for Three or Four Voices, and a Ground Bass for Two Voices. 5c. SCHOOL SONGS-Edited by W. G. MCNAUGHT. Published in two forms. A. Voice Parts in Staff and Tonic Sol-fa Notations, with Pianoforte Accompaniment. 8vo; B. Voice Parts only in Tonic Sol-fa Notation. No. 869. A. B. Book 128. 144. SCHUMANN, R. "The Hostel" (Herberge). (No. 6 of Forest Scenes. Op. 82.) For Pianoforte Solo. 50c. SOMERVILLE, R.-"Who rides for the King." (No. 1049. Novello's Part-Song Book.) 12c. WADDINGTON, S. P.-"Intermezzo" for Or chestra. 1st Violin. 25c.; 2nd Violin, 25c.: Viola. 25c: Violoncello, 25c.: Bass. 25c.: Wind parts. $1.50; Pianoforte (conductor's copy), 50c. WILLIAMS, C. LEE-"O Lord, my God." Short Anthem. 8c. BACH, J. S.-Mass in B minor. Book of words, with Analytical Notes by Dr. ERNEST WALKER. 25c. BROEKHOVEN, J. VAN-Supplementary to "The True Method of Tone Production." Book I. Elementary Exercises for Soprano or Tenor. 50c. -Ditto. Book IV. Advanced Exercises for Soprano or Tenor. 50c. BYRD, WILLIAM-Fantasia in C. Arranged by JOHN E. BORLAND. (No. 23. Organ Arrangements. Edited by JOHN E. WEST.) 75c. CHILDREN'S EMPIRE DAY SONG-BOOK, THE-No. 1. 25c. CHRISTIAN, MAY- Five Songs. 1. "While the West is paling": 2. "After the grim daylight": 3. All in a garden green"; 4. "Mignon": 5 'A Woman's last word." $1.25. CORNELIUS, PETER "The Rider's Song." Part-Song, for T. T. B. B. The English version by W. G. ROTHERY. (No. 426. The Orpheus.) 15c. DUPUIS, DR. T. S. "O God, Whose nature. Anthem, for S.A.T.T.B. Edited by JOHN E. WEST. (No. 919. Novello's Octavo Anthems.) 12c. "Not unto us, O Lord." Edited by JOHN E. WEST. (No. 920. Novello's Octavo Anthems.) 12c. ELGAR, EDWARD "There is sweet music."' Op. 53. No. 1. Part-Song. for s. S. A. A. T.T. B. B. (No. 1056. Novello's Part-Song Book.) 25c. "O wild West wind." Op. 53, No. 3. Part-Song, for S.A.T.B. (No. 1058. Novello's Part-Song Book.) 15c. "Owls" (An Epitaph). Op. 53, No. 4. Song. for S.A.T.B. (No. 1059. Novello's Part-Song Book.) 15c. "The Reveille." Part-Song, for T.T. B. B. No. 449. The Orpheus.) 25c. ETHERINGTON, MARY W. "The Hunter Boy." Song. No. 1 in A: No. 2 in B flat. 60c. each. HADLEY, HENRY-Te Deum in E flat. (No. 99. CHURCH MUSIC REVIEW.) 15c. Benedictus in E flat. (No. 99. CHURCH MUSIC REVIEW) 15c. -Jubilate in E flat. (No. 100. CHURCH MUSIC Review.) 10c. -Office for the Holy Communion in E flat. (No. 101. CHURCH MUSIC REVIEW.) 35c. Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in E flat. (No. 102. CHURCH MUSIC REVIEW) 12c. JAMBLIN, REV. R. (HARMONIZED BY) —“A Medi tation." For Easter Even. 8c. Words only. 5c. LISHMAN, G.-"Our dear old England." Vocal March. (No. 1. The "Chester" Series of Unison Songs.) 8c. 'Beneath the Flag." Vocal March. (No. 2. The "Chester" Series of Unison Songs.) 8c. LOCK, MATTHEW-"O give thanks unto the Lord." For A.T.B. Edited by JOHN E. WEST. (No. 86. Novello's Services. Anthems, &c., for Men's Voices.) 12c. LONGFIELD, J. A.-"More love to Thee." Sacred Song. No. 1. in E flat. For Contralto or Baritone, 60c. MACKENZIE, A. C.-"An Empire Song." For S.A.T.B. The words by SHAPCOTT WENSLEY. (No. 1074. Novello's Part-Song Book.) 12c. MARTIN, G. C.-"Glorious things of thee are spoken." Hymn and Tune. (No. 776. Novello's Parish Choir Book.) 5c. MAUNDER, J. H.-"The Song of Thor." Wind Parts, &c. $2.50. NAYLOR, E. W. Recessional ("God of our fathers, known of old "). The words by RUDYARD KIPLING. (No. 777. Novello's Parish Book). 5c. NORMANDALE, REV. W. G.-Two Hymns and Tunes ("Jerusalem the golden" and "Art thou weary"). 8c. RANDEGGER, ALBERTO (EDITED BY) - Six Sacred Songs. for Soprano. Set II. $1.00. -Six Sacred Songs, for Contralto. Set II. $1.00. -Six Sacred Songs, for Tenor. Set II. $1.00. -Six Sacred Songs, for Bass. Set II. $1.00. SCHOOL MUSIC REVIEW, No. 191, contains the following music in both notations: What shall he have that killed the deer?" Unison Song. Composed by C. EGERTON LowF. Three Rounds for three voices: Spring returns (FERRARI). Bring thy treasures" (DR. HAYES) and Fie. nay. prithee. John" (PURCELL). 5c. SCHOOL SONGS-Edited by W. G. MCNAUGHT. Published in two forms. A. Voice parts in Staff and Tonic No. 68. Ye gentle flowers and blossoms. Sacred Princess.") Part-Song for Female Voices 5c. 5c. 5c. 12c. SOMERVILLE, REGINALD "God sends the Night." Part-Song, for S. A. T. B. Times.) 5c. (No. 783. The Musical TOMBLIN, R. G.-Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in C. (No. 773 Novello's Parish Choir Book.) 12c. WALTHEW, R. H.-"The Trysting Tree." Song. For Contralto. 60c. WAREING, H. W.-Office for the Holy Com munion in G. (No. 98. CHURCH MUSIC REVIEW. 25c. ZIMMERMANN, AGNES-"Hymn of Trust." Sacred Song. For Contralto or Baritone. 60c. 12c. No. 1054. Novello's Part-Song Book. 12c. Novello's Part-Song Book. 12c. Anthem, Teach me Thy way. Offertory, O Lord we beseech Thee.. Parry K. Hall Roberts Parry Parry Gladstone Shaw NOVELLO'S NEW AND SUCCESSFUL SACRED AND SECULAR NOTE.-The following list has been selected from the recent publications of Novello & Co. In it will be found particulars of those works which have met with a decided success both here and abroad. We will gladly send them on approval. Special terms may be had on application to |