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From the preface to the American Vocalist ( D H Mansfield ,Boston 1849) | |||
''The fact is, the old composers were probably better acquainted both with God and man. They had studied human nature as well as scientific theories. Many of them were holy men, and their music, composed among the hills and forests of Puritanic New England, is but an embodiment of pious devotion. This will explain the reason why old Majesty, and Fluvanna, will make the eyes of a congregation sparkle,........'' | |||
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CPDL #22616:
- Editor: Tim Henderson (submitted 2010-11-13). Score information: A4, 2 pages, 385 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Transcribed from "The American Vocalist"
General Information
Title: Fluvanna
Composer: Abraham Maxim
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn
Language: English
Instruments: a cappella
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Description: From the preface to the American Vocalist ( D H Mansfield ,Boston 1849) The fact is, the old composers were probably better acquainted both with God and man. They had studied human nature as well as scientific theories. Many of them were holy men, and their music, composed among the hills and forests of Puritanic New England, is but an embodiment of pious devotion. This will explain the reason why old Majesty, and Fluvanna, will make the eyes of a congregation sparkle,........ http://people.bethel.edu/~rhomar/Prefaces/TheAmericanVocalist1849.htm
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