JOHN COLE
John Cole (b. Tewksbury, England, 1774; d. Baltimore, Md., 17 Aug. 1855) was a composer, organist, bandmaster, music publisher and dealer, printer, and bookseller. Cole came to America with his father's family in 1785, settling in Baltimore, where he spent the rest of his life. Organist and choirmaster at St. Paul's Episcopal Church for a time, Cole engaged sporadically in publishing, printing, and bookselling from 1802. During the War of 1812 he served in the Maryland military, apparently acting as leader of a militia band in which he played clarinet. From 1822 until 1839 he operated a music store and established himself as Baltimore's leading music publisher with his issues of secular songs, instrumental pieces and sacred music. The Maryland Historical Society owns a nearly complete run of Cole's musical publications, totaling some goo items. He was a Freemason, as was his brother, Samuel (q.v.), with whom he collaborated on one publication of sacred music.
Amerigrove, Bio-bib, Grove, Metcalf, Wolfe. Also Cheney 1879, p. 186; Dielman 1934, p. 26-27; Hewitt 1877; Lowens 1976, p. 128; Silver 1953, p. 21-22; Wolfe 1980, p. 64, 69n., and elsewhere.
THE BEAUTIES OF PSALMODY, 1804-5
No author is named in The Beauties of Psalmody (1804), and the dedication is signed only 'the Editors. It is here listed under John Cole's name because he compiled the second edition, in which he wrote that he 'was no farther concerned in the first edition than as the Publisher.'
The Beauties of Psalmody, [1st ed.], 1804.
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The Beauties of Psalmody, containing a selection of sacred music in three and four parts; adapted to Dr. Watts's psalms and hymns.
Rehearse his praise with awe profound, / Let knowledge lead the song; / Nor mock him with a solemn sound, / Upon a thoughtless tongue. Watts.
Copy-right secured according to law. Baltimore: printed and sold by Sower and Cole, No. 190, Market-Street. 1804.
63, [1] p. 15 x 23.5 cm.
Dedication dated Baltimore, Jan. 1804. p. [1], t-p.; p. [2], dedication; p. [3], 'Preface'; p. [4], 'Miscellaneous Remarks'; p. [5]-[8], rudiments; p. [9]-63, music; p. [64], 'Index' & Errata. To the Members Of the Baltimore Sacred Harmonical Association, This work is Most respectfully dedicated; By the Editors.' (Dedication.) "This collection of Psalmody was made for the express purpose of accommodating an association of the friends of Sacred Harmony in this city; but as a few more copies are printed than will be immediately wanted for the members, for the information of those into whose hands they may fall, a few observations are thought requisite. [New par.] The Editors do not expect that the present work will receive a liberal share of public patronage; they are sensible that it is not calculated to please the present taste; they know and are sorry to record it, to the shame of their countrymen, that the Massachusetts Compiler [fn.: A work of great merit, published in Boston by Gram, Holyoke and Holden; containing a consise treatise on the Elementary principles of Music which we take the liberty to recommend, to all who would be authors, and composers.] and the works of Kimbal and Holyoke, lie neglected on the book-seller's shelf, while those of Benham, Law, Adgate, Pillsbury Shumway, &c. are sought for with avidity and receiv'd with approbation. [New par.] It has been their study to admit nothing into the book but what might with propriety be introduced into public worship. Instead of the trifling and doleful ditties, patched up from old Love-songs-confounding sense and sound together-Fugeing, [fn.: A regular Fuge, of any considerable length, we have never seen attempted in this country; nor can such compositions be expected, until a professorship of Music is opened in some of our Colleges. Those who are fond of attempting Fuge, should examine Dr. Burney's Musical History Vol. 3rd. where the great masters of the 15th. and 16th. century will put them to shame; and incline them to be satisfied with plain Counterpoint, or note against note.]-breaking off and beginning again with all the formality of a sham-battle; they have preferred introducing the grand, majestic and solemn airs of Handel, Madan and others. That the present work may be instrumental in promoting a pleasing and essential part of divine worship, and of true devotion, is the sincere wish of the Editors.' (Preface in full.) 'We would earnestly recommend, that in all regular choirs, schools or societies, the Air or principal, be performed by the Treble voices; that the upper part, which by some is errone-ously called the Treble, be performed by Tenor voices, that the Counter-tenor be sung by Boys in their Tenor voice; and the Bass as usual by the lowest voices of Men. In cases where there is no Tenor part, those who usually perform that part, should sing the Bass; or if their voices will admit, the Counter-tenor. [New par.] In this arrangement, which prevails in all regular performances in Europe, and is now happily adopted in Baltimore; there is no unmeaning jumble of sounds; for the accuteness of the Treble voices renders the Air predo-minant, and the music of course is intelligible, even to those unacquainted with the nature of harmony. [New par.] We are sensible that many persons will dispute the propriety of this arrangement; but they are welcome to enjoy their own opinion-we are satisfied with
"knowing and doing the thing that is right."" (Extract from Miscellaneous Remarks.)
62 compositions (63 printed; OLD 100 in 2 different versions), incl. 1 anthem & 1 set-piece, for 3 & 4 voices; full text, except that 2 are textless. Attribs. to Baildon, Billings, J. Cole (3), Courteville, J. Darwell, Evangelical Magazine, Farnaby, Dr. Green, Handel (3), Hodgkinson, Holyoke, Hounsel, Kimbal (2), Knibb, Lane, Leach, Sig. Leoni, Lucas, Dr. Madan (4), Milgrove, Dr. Randal, Read, Shoel (2), Smith (3), Stephenson (2), Tallis, Thorley, Webbe's Motetts, Wheal, Williams (3).18 1st Am. pr. identified (ANDOVER, CARLISLE, FOUNTAIN, FULHAM, HIGH DUTCH, LAVINGTON, OVERBURY, WHITE HAVEN). 11 American compositions, 49 non-American, 3 unidentified [ANDOVER, LAVINGTON, WHITE HAVEN] (9 attrib. Americans, 2 traced [HEAVENLY THEME, TUNBRIDGE]; 34 attrib. non-Americans, 15 traced).
121 Core Repertory.
S6039 (CtY). CtY (b.w. Adgate, Philadelphia Harmony, 5th ed., 1797), MWA*, MdHi, PPIPT.
The Beauties of Psalmody, 2d ed., 1805
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The Beauties of Psalmody. Containing a selection of sacred music, in three and four parts: adapted to Dr. Dwight's psalms and hymns, and the psalms and hymns of the Episcopal prayer-book. By John Cole.
Rehearse his praise with awe profound, / Let knowledge lead the song; / Nor mock him with a solemn sound, / Upon a thoughtless tongue. Watts.
Second edition, enlarged. Baltimore . . . . . . printed and sold by Cole & Hewes . . . . . . Charles Street. 1805.
[2d t-p.] Appendix containing the chants, responces, &c. of the morning, evening and communion services, as performed at Christ Church and Saint Paul's, Baltimore.
iv, 11, [2], 18-96 p., 31., 97-103, [3] p. 14.5 x 23 cm. All copies have gap in pagination between p. 12 and [17].
Preface dated Baltimore, Nov. 1805. p. [i], t-p.; p. [ii] undated copyright notice; p. [iii]-iv, 'Preface'; p. [1]-11, 'The First Principles of Music. Introduction.'; p. 11, 'A Few Musical Terms Explained'; p. 12, 'Contents'; p. [17]-103, music; p. 103, 'Errata'; p. [104], adver-tisement for forthcoming publications; p. [105], 2d t-p.; p. [106]-[12], music & text of Appendix. "The first Edition of the Beauties of Psalmody was made for the express purpose of accommodating an association of the friends of Sacred Harmony in this city: but as more copies were printed than were immediately wanted by said association, they of course fell into the hands of various persons; who have testified their approbation of the work. [New par.] This flattering reception, has induced the present Editor, who was no farther concerned in the first edition than as the Publisher, to correct and enlarge the work, adding thereto the most approved tunes of his "Divine Harmonist," and omitting such tunes of the first edition of the Beauties of Psalmody as did not meet general approbation. [New par.] With respect to the Tunes, he is convinced that it is unnecessary to say aught in their recommen-dation; their intrinsic merit will speak for them, with four or five exceptions, wherever there is a taste for Classic Psalmody; and where there is not, the common riff-raff of the new school, which as Mr. Langdon M.B. in his Divine Harmony, observes, "is destitute of melody, harmony, and every other laudable recommendation," will be prefered. [New par.] The Introduction or First principles of Music is chiefly taken from the works of Dr. Busby, Shield, Harrison, &c. & c; all that the Editor claims of this part of the work is the arrangement; which it is hoped will be found judicious and comprehensive; those who wish to excel in the science of Music, will of course think it too concise; such persons are referred to the "Columbian Repository" a work lately published by Samuel Holioke, A.M. and the "Massachusetts Compiler"-both of which are earnestly recommended as models of taste, and worthy an attentive perusal. [New par.] The Editor would earnestly recommend that in all regular Choirs, Schools or Societies, the Air or Principal melody, be performed by the Treble voices.... [New par.] Owing to the general deficiency in musical science, which characterizes American masters, and to the almost total want of refinement in the publick ear, the ancient practice of giving the air to the tenour, and of casting the treble into the shade, still prevails. Male performers resist the improvement with a zeal, similar to that, with which they would resist an invasion of their natural or political rights. But they are contending against nature and against science, and the contest must finally be vain. We find that the violin, the hautboy, the flute, and indeed the great proportion of musical instruments, strive to imitate the treble. The female voice has been in all ages the favourite of genius. It was designed to be the soul of harmony, and to inspire delight. Whoever possesses any refinement of soul, owns its claim to precedence, and delights even its tyrannical sway.' (Extract from Preface.) 'Cole & Hewes are now printing, & will publish in a few weeks, Evangelical Harmony, Containing a collection of Tunes in three parts, adapted to the peculiar metres in Mr. Ripon's collection and in the Methodist pocket Hymn-book, with an easy introduction to the art of singing, by John Cole: Who is also publishing by subscription, price Two dollars, neatly engraved, Cecilian Harmony: A collection of Anthems, Hymns, &c. &c. calculated for the use of Choirs or Musical Societies.' (P. [104] in full.)
71 compositions, also 7 chants, 2 doxologies, & a response, for 3 & 4 voices; full text, additional verses for many. Attribs. to Adams, Dr. Arne (2), Billings, Bond, B. Carr, T. Carr, Chetham (2), J. Cole (7), Coombs, Coombs & J. Cole, Dr. Croft, Courteville, Dixon, Dr. Green, Harrison, Dr. Heighington, Holyoke, Husband, Leach (4), Lucas, Luther, Mil-grove, Milton, Dr. Randall, Read, J. Smith (2), T. Smith (2), Stevenson (2), Tansur, Rd. Taylor (2), Thorley, S. Webbe, Wheal, A. Williams (3).13 1st pr. identified (HARLOW, 47th, 93rd), also 8 1st Am. pr. (CLIFTON, JERUSALEM, [PSALMS] 15TH & 39TH, RES-IGNATION, SABAOTH, ST. OLAVE'S, STURMINSTER; also chants, response, Doxology before Gospel). 12 American compositions, 55 non-American, 4 unidentified [CHRISTMAS, 15TH, 39TH, STURMINSTER] (12 attrib. Americans; 39 attrib. non-Americans, 16 traced; also chants, doxologies, response assumed to be by non-Americans).
22 Core Repertory.
S8206 (ICN). ICN*, MWA, NNUT, NcWsM, PPIPT.
NOTE: The pagination of copies varies. For example, the MWA copy is paged: iv, 11, [2], 18-96 p., 3 1., 97-103, [3] p. The NcWsM copy is paged: iv, 12, 4 1., [17]-103, [104] p.
CECELIAN HARMONY, 1800
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[Cecelian Harmony. By John Cole. Baltimore, 1800.]
The Federal Gazette & Baltimore Daily Advertiser, 15 Nov. 1800, carries the following advertisement: "This Day is published, and for sale at Carr's music store, and Conrad & Co's book store, Price One Dollar single, and ten dollars per dozen, A New Collection of Church Music, entitled, Cecelian Harmony. Containing a Collection of Psalm Tunes, Chants and Anthems. In 4 Parts. With the bass figured for the organ or piano forte. Adapted to the Service of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and published for the use of the United churches of St. Paul's parish, Baltimore. By John Cole. (Copyright secured.) This collection contains three approved anthems, one of which was composed for, and performed on the day set apart for funeral honors to the immortal Washington; seven services, and forty-six psalm and hymn tunes, many of which are entirely new. Nov. 15.'
Not in Evans. No copy located.
NOTE: The Federal Gazette & Baltimore Daily Advertiser, 19 Dec. 1799, advertised for subscribers to The Beauties of Divine Harmony by John Cole. The description of Cole's Cecelian Harmony is close enough to the one offered for The Beauties of Divine Harmony to indicate that the work was probably published under the shorter title.
A COLLECTION OF PSALM TUNES AND ANTHEMS, 1803
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A Collection of Psalm Tunes and Anthems. Composed by John Cole, of Baltimore, author of 'The Divine Harmonist,' &c.
'-Music, like the sacred page, / Tempers the fierce, uplifts the faint, / Composes youth, enlivens age, / Th'obdurate melts, inflames the faint.'
Published according to act of Congress. Printed, typographically, at Boston, by Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews. Sold at their bookstore, No. 45, Newbury-Street; by said Thomas, in Worcester; and by the booksellers in town and country. - December, 1803.
55, [1] p. 13 x 22 cm.
P. [1], t-p.; p. [2] blank; p. [3]-55, music; p. [56], 'Index.'
34 compositions, incl. 3 anthems, 5 set-pieces, & 1 canon, for 3 & 4 voices; most w. full text, a few textless. T-p. suggests all by Cole; attribs. to Dr. Madan, Mr. S. Webbe's Motets. 1 27 1st pr. identified (all except Anthems: I will magnify, O praise; BALTIMORE, CHESTER, DENMARK, GENEVA) & 1 1st Am. pr. (104). 32 American compositions, 2 non-American (2 attrib. non-Americans; the rest assumed to be by Cole).
1 Core Repertory.
S3980 (no copy on Readex). CtY*, NN (music inc.).
NOTE: CtY copy belonged to Lowell Mason; contains undated note signed by John Cole on inside of front cover: 'I send you this as a curiosity-Thomas & Andrews published it on their own account, and sent me One Hundred copies. I was then a youngman and was made very proud, on hearing from them, that some of their best judges pronounced the music too good for the prevailing taste!!! [New par.] Having a few days since visited a Church, in which I formerly officiated I found two copies and send you one as a mimento of former times.'
THE DIVINE HARMONIST, 1802
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[The Divine Harmonist. By John Cole. Baltimore, 1802.] Advertised as just published and 'for sale at Warner & Hanna's,' Baltimore Republican, 26 May 1802. Bristol 1953, assigns this item No. 94. The Baltimore Republican, 30 June 1802, advertises 'A School for the tuition of Sacred Music will be opened This Evening, at 7 o'clock . . . at the Presbyterian Church . . . The book intended to be introduced is Cole's Divine Harmonist.'
S2048 (no copy on Readex). No copy located.
THE DIVINE HARMONIST, 1808
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The Divine Harmonist, containing a variety of psalm-tunes, chants and anthems, selected from the works of the most celebrated authors, by John Cole. [Signed:] F. G. Forster script. J. Bannerman sculpt.
1 p.l., 6, 56 p. 1 15 x 23.5 cm. p.l. recto, p. 3-6, 1-56 engraved. T-p. signed by Forster and Bannerman; but music signed 'Engraved by G. E. Blake' on p. [1].
[1808.] Copyright granted, 7 Oct. 1808, District of Maryland, to John Cole as proprietor.
p.l. recto, t-p.; verso, copyright notice; p. [1], 'Advertisement'; p. [2], 'Index'; p. 3-4, 'A concise Introduction to Music'; p. 5-6, 'Lessons for Practice'; p. [1]-56, music. The purchasers of this First Book of the Divine Harmonist, are respectfully informed, that it is the author's intention to complete the work in three Books. [New par.] The First, will be found to contain a valuable collection of plain Psalm Tunes, many of which have never before been published in this country, carefully collated in an extensive Musical Library, and the best copies (in the opinion of the compiler) selected for publication-this may serve as an apology for many seeming alterations. [New par.] The Second, which will be published with all convenient speed, will contain tunes in a more lively style; together with a number of celebrated Hymns and the Chants of the Protestant Episcopal Church, arranged with the words under them. [New par.] The Third, will embrace a collection of Anthems, in an easy and familiar style, suited to particular purposes-the whole comprising a valuable collection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, Chants and Anthems, including a few entirely new. [New par.] The Psalms and Hymns referred to, are those in Dr. Dwight's collection.' (Advertisement in full.)
88 compositions for 4 voices; full text, a few textless. Attribs. to Dr. Arne, J. Baildon, W. Billings, Dr. Blow, Dr. Boyce, T. Butts, H. Carey, Revd. I. Chetham (2), Jer. Clarke, I. Cole (9), Combs, F. Courteville, Dr. Croft (5), Wm. Dixon, German, Dr. Green (2), Dr. Harrington, Harrison, T. Jackson (2), I. Leach (2), Sig. Leoni, Mazzinghi, B. Milgrove, Dr. Miller (3), M. Pierson, H. Purcell, Dr. Randall, T. Ravenscroft (5), W. Selby, Shoel, Smith (2), T. Tallis, Thorley, T. Tomkins, Dr. Wainwright, T. Walker, S. Webbe, Wm. Wheal, A. Williams (4). 12 1st pr. identified (SEABURY, SEPULCHRE), also 14 1st Am. pr. (ANTIOCH, BEVEREDGE, BLENHEIM, CAMDEN, DAWESBURY, GRIMSBY, HAR-RINGTON, INCLEDON, LITCHFIELD, MELCOMBE, OLD SARUM, PONTEFACT, SALIS-BURY, WINCHESTER) & 1 poss. 1st Am. pr. (CALVARY). 11 American compositions, 75 non-American, 2 unidentified [LITCHFIELD, WINCHESTER] (11 attrib. Americans, 54 attrib. non-Americans, 22 traced).
21 Core Repertory.
S14723 (MWA). MWA* (some pages multilated), MdHi.
NOTE: The proposed 'Second' and 'Third' books of Cole's The Divine Harmonist, described in the Advertisement, seem not to have been published.
ECCLESIASTICAL HARMONY, CA. 1810?
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Ecclesiastical Harmony: a collection of ancient and modern tunes, particularly adapted to Dr. Dwight's collection of psalms and hymns; including a number never before published in this country. By John Cole. Baltimore-printed for the author of G. Dobbin & Murphy. [In circular border surrounding t-p. information:]
Rehearse God's praise with awe profound, let knowledge lead the song; / Nor mock him with a solemn sound, upon a thoughtless tongue.
80 p. 15 x 25 cm.
[ca. 1810?] Dated [1810] by Bristol 1953. The partnership of George Dobbin & Thomas Murphy, the printers, was formed in 1807, and they continued as printers and publishers at various addresses until 1817. (See Wolfe, p. 1135-36; see also Silver 1953, p. 25.) The work may have appeared after 1810, but the tabulation of music is based on an 1810 publishing date. p. [1], t-p.; p. [2] blank; p. [3], 'Preface'; p. [4], 'Index'; p. [5]-12, "The Rudiments Of Music'; p. [13]-16, 'A Short Musical Catechism'; p. [17]-80, music. The tunes have been selected with the view of furnishing choirs and congregations with a greater variety of plain Psalmody than is generally to be met with in works of this kind be found particularly convenient to clerks or presentors, as the tunes are arranged according to their several Metres as well as Keys The Principal Air or Melody is placed next above the Bass, and should be sung by the Treble voices; the upper part is intended for the The Second Trebles are well Tenor voices, except where it is marked Second Treble calculated for Boy's voices, and in choirs which are furnished with First and Second Trebles the Tenor voices should sing Bass; where this is not the case, the Seconds may be performed by the Tenor voices, but the effect will not be so good unless they are sung in Alto, with a good Falsetto voice.' (Extract from Preface.)
85 compositions, incl. 3 set-pieces, for 3 voices; full text. Attribs. to Dr. Arne, J. Arnold, J. Baildon, E. Blanks, Dr. Blow, G. Breillat, Revd. J. Chetham (2), J. Cole (6), Coombs, Courteville, Dr. Croft, W. Dixon, German, F. Giardini, Gregor's Choral Book (2), Handel (3), R. Harrison, Dr. Heighington, Holdrayd, T. Holyoke, Dr. Howard, W. Husband, J. Leach (2), F. Linley, M. Luther, Dr. Madan, Mazzinghi, B. Milgrove (4), John Milton (2), Pleyel, Pring & Harwood, H. Purcell, Dr. Randall, T. Ravenscroft (4), J. Smith (4), T. Tansur (2), T. Thorley, J. Tucker, J. Wainwright, S. Webbe, W. Wheal.1 1st pr. identified (INGLIS), also 12 1st Am. pr. (ALCESTER, BURTON, CHATHAM, CHEETHAM'S 51st, DARLINGTON, HEDLEY, MALMSBURY, MORNA, NAZARETH, NORWICH, RIS-LEY, WOLVERHAMPTON). 17 American compositions, 72 non-American, 6 unidentified [ALCESTER, BURTON, CREATION, MALMSBURY, MORNA, WORSHIP] (7 attrib. Amer-icans; 55 attrib. non-Americans, 17 traced).
123 Core Repertory.
S19795 (ICN). DLC (lacks front matter), ICN, NcWsM*.
EVANGELICAL HARMONY, 1805-6
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[Evangelical Harmony. Baltimore: Cole & Hewes, 1805-6.] Cole, The Beauties of Psalmody, 2d ed. (Baltimore, 1805), whose preface is dated November, 1805, advertises that Cole & Hewes 'are now printing, & will publish in a few weeks, Evangelical Harmony.'
Not in Evans. No copy located.
THE RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC, 1807-11
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The Rudiments of Music, or An Introduction to the Art of Singing. Compiled for the use of schools. By John Cole. Baltimore-printed by G. Dobbin and Murphy, 10, Baltimore-Street.
iv, 32 p.1 12.5 x 21 cm.
[1807-11.] Date taken from Wolfe (No. 1980). Partnership of Dobbin & Murphy not formed until 1807. Bristol 1953, p. 245, dates work [1810?]. 1 p. [i], t-p.; p. [ii] blank; p. [iii]-iv, 'Preface'; p. [1]-18, 'Rudiments of Music'; p. 19, 'A Dictionary of Musical Terms'; p. 20-26, 'Progressive Lessons'; p. 27-32, 'Musical Catchism.' 'Singing Psalms and Hymns is an ordinance of divine worship, in which we express our joy in God, and gratitude for his mercies. It has always been a branch both of natural and revealed religion, in all ages and periods of time.... It is to be lamented, however, that this ordinance has not that attention paid to it, which it deserves. That great divine Dr. Jonathan Edwards, observes, that, "as it is the command of God that all should sing, so all should make conscience of learning to sing, as it is a thing that cannot be decently performed at all without learning. Those, therefore, where there is no natural inability, who neglect to learn to sing, live in sin; as they neglect what is necessary in order to their attending one of the ordinances of God's worship." We leave those who are wilfully dumb in God's house to consider this pointed remark. [New par.] It is much to be wished, that vocal Music were more generally taught in our schools, as it is among the Germans; and it is matter of regret, that such numbers among us, should remain unacquainted with so easy a thing as the Gamut, or Rudiments of Music; the source of such refined pleasure. Let but a taste for this delightful science be once encouraged and cultivated, and we may expect to see our churches well filled, our congregations induced to join their voices with the Choirs, and all vying with each other in taste and performance. [New par.] An elegant and rational amusement will then be presented to the youth of both sexes. They will imperceptibly acquire habits of regularly attending public worship. They will be the more strongly attached to it from natural and innocent partialities-from a consciousness that the service of the Church, is, in part, sustained by their presence, by their laudible exertions, and by their polished attainments.' (Extract from Preface.)
No music except exercises.
S19796 (MWA). MWA*, MdHi.
SACRED HARMONY, 1799-1802
Sacred Harmony, [1st ed., 1799]
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[Sacred Harmony. By John Cole. Baltimore, 1799.]
The Federal Gazette & Baltimore Daily Advertiser, 1 March 1799, carries the following advertisement: 'Just published, and sold by J. Carr, at his music store, Gay street, price one dollar [New par.] "Sacred Harmony, containing a variety of plain and simple airs, adapted to all the metres in Dr. Watts' psalms, improved by Mr. Barlow; and a choice collection of the most approved hymn tunes, adapted to all the metres in the Methodist Pocket Hymn Book, together with a concise introduction to the art of singing-by John Cole." . . . [New par.] N.B. Care has been taken in this collection, to select the most approved and easy tunes, both ancient and modern.'
E35319 (no copy on Readex). No copy located.
Sacred Harmony, Part II, 1799
ASMI 152
Sacred Harmony; Part the Second: containing, tunes in three parts, adapted to all the peculiar metres in the Methodist Pocket Hymn Book. By John Cole. Baltimore: printed for and sold wholesale and retail by J. Carr, at the Musical Repository, Gay-Street, B. Carr, Philadelphia, and J. Hewitt, New-York. M,DCC,XCIX.
1 p.l., 47-65 p. 16 x 24 cm. 1 p. 47-65 engraved.
The Federal Gazette & Baltimore Daily Advertiser, 22 Aug. 1799, advertises work as 'lately published. p.l. recto, t-p.; verso, 'Advertisement'; p. 47-65, music. Those who have already purchased the First Part of this Collection, may be accommodated with the Second at Twenty-Five Cents. [New par.] In the following Tunes, the upper Part is the Air-the middle Part is a Mixture of the Counter and Second Treble, and should be sung by Men.' (Advertisement in full.)
20 compositions for 3 voices; full text. Attribs. to J. Baildon, Bailey, J. Cole (1 'original,' 1 'adapted by,' 4 'harmonized by'), Giardini, G. F. Handel, I. C. Herring, Keene, I. Leach, Sigr. Leoni, Pleyel. 1 1st pr. claimed & identified; 11 1st Am. pr. claimed & identified (BAILDON, BOURTON, CONSOLATION, DERBY, GERMAN HYMN, HAVANT, HUNTINGDON, RYLAND, TOWNHEAD, TRENE, TRUMPET). 11 American composition, 19 non-American (1 attrib. American; 14 attrib. non-Americans, 5 traced).
3 Core Repertory.
Not in Evans (no copy on Readex). KMK (b.w. Cole, Sacred Harmony, 2d ed).
Sacred Harmony, 2d ed., [1799-1802], & Part II
ASMI 153
Sacred Harmony; containing, a variety of plain and simple airs, adapted to all the metres in Dr. Watts's Psalms, improved by Mr. Barlow; and, a choice collection of the most approved hymn tunes, adapted to all the metres in the Methodist Pocket Hymn Book: together, with a concise introduction to the art of singing. (The second edition corrected.) By John Cole. Baltimore: printed for, and sold wholesale and retail by J. Carr, at the Musical Repository, Gay-Street; B. Carr, Philadelphia, and J. Hewitt, New-York.
[2d t-p.] Sacred Harmony. Part First; containing tunes in four parts; adapted to every metre in Dr. Watts's Psalms, improved by Mr. Barlow.
1p.l., 46 p., 1 l., p. 47-65, [1] p. 16 x 24 cm. 1 p. 1-2, 7-8, 11-12, 15-16, 19-20, 23-24, 27-28, 31-32, 35-65 engraved.
[1799-1802.] The 1st ed. was advertised as just published on 1 March 1799. Wolfe (p. 1164), notes that J. Carr, B. Carr, and J. Hewitt, publishers and sellers named on the t-p., were in partnership between 1797 and 1799; Sonneck-Upton (p. 587) notes that Joseph Carr sold music at No. 6 Gay Street through 1802. p.l. recto, t-p.; verso, 'Index to the first part;' p. 1-6, 'The Gamut, or General Scale of Music,' including rudiments; p. 7-8, 'Lessons for Tuning the Voice;' p. [9], 2d t-p.; p. 10-46, text & music of Part 1; 1. recto, t-p. for Part II; verso, 'Advertisement:' p. 47-65, music; p. [66], 'Index to the Whole.'
[Part I:] 35 compositions, incl. I anthem, for 4 voices; full text underlaid w. pieces on p. 36-46; tunes on preceding pages are textless, but the facing pages supply text w. extra stanzas for each. Attribs. to Dr. Arne, Broderip, Chetham (2), Jer. Clarke, John Cole (3), Coombs, Claude Goudimel, Dr. Green, Dr. Greene (2), Dr. Hayes, Dr. Howard, King James 1st Scotland, Dr. Maddan, Milgrove, Purcel (2), Smith, John Stanley, Stevenson, Dr. Wain-wright (2), Wheall. 3 1st pr. claimed & identified; 25 1st Am. pr. claimed, 18 identified (Anthem; BABYLON, BEWDLEY, BISHOPTHORP, DUBLIN, KENT, KERSAL, LIVERPOOL, NEWCOURT, PENZANCE, POWEL, RESURRECTION, ST. JOHN'S, STANHOPE, TEWKESBURY, WEYMOUTH, WILTON, WORCESTER). 13 American compositions, 32 non-American (3 attrib. Americans; 23 attrib. non-Americans, 9 traced [AYNHOE, BABY-LON, DUBLIN, IRISH, NEWCOURT, OXFORD, ST. JOHN'S, WELLS, WORCESTER]).
7 Core Repertory.
[Parts I & II combined:] 55 compositions for 3 & 4 voices; full text. Attribs. to Dr. Arne, J. Baildon, Bailey, Broderip, Chetham (2), John Cole (4; also 1 'adapted by,' & 4 'harmonized by'), Coombs, Claude Goudimel, Dr. Green, Dr. Greene (2), Dr. Hayes, I. C. Herring, Dr. Howard, King James 1st Scotland, Keene, I. Leach, Sigr. Leoni, Dr. Maddan, Milgrove, Pleyel, Purcel (2), Smith, John Stanley, Stevenson, Dr. Wainwright (2), Wheall. 4 1st pr. claimed & identified; 36 1st Am. pr. claimed, 29 identified. 4 American compositions, 51 non-American (4 attrib. Americans; 37 attrib. non-Americans, 14 traced).
10 Core Repertory.
Not in Evans or Shaw-Shoemaker (no copy on Readex). KMK * (b.w. Part II).
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