ISAAC LANE
Isaac Lane (b. Bedford, Mass., 13 May 1766; d. there 24 May 1803) was a composer, poet, and singing master, who is known to have taught singing schools in Lincoln, Massachusetts, in 1792, and in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 1795. His only publications are occasional pieces.
Bio-bib. Also Bedford Records 1903; Pichierri 1960, p. 232-33; Stearns 1792. Holden 1793, p. 93, identifies 'I. Lane' as author of the text 'Salvation, 'tis a welcome sound,' set to LANESFIELD (P. 93).
AN ANTHEM FOR ORDINATION, 1797
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An Anthem: suitable to be performed at an ordination or at the dedication of a meetinghouse. By Isaac Lane. Printed, typographically, at Northampton, by Daniel Wright and company. 1797.
6 p. 15 x 28 cm.
P. [1], t-p.; p. [2], instructions for performance, poem; p. [3]-6, music. In performing the following Anthem, it is the Desire of the Author, that the Choir be disposed as follows: Let the Men be divided into three Bands, first and second Tenor, and a Bass: Let the Women be divided into two Bands, first and second Trebles: By the words Tenor and Treble, no particular part is signified, it is intended that both Men and Women sing those two parts which we in this Country, (whether properly or improperly, it may be not expedient to decide) commonly call Tenor and Treble: But when the word Tenor occurs, it applies to Men, and the Women who performed on that part with them, are to be silent till some other term occurs, and then join: Directly the reverse is meant when the word Treble is placed[.]... [New par.] Where there are four parts some from each Treble may strike the Counter in the Tenor voice.' (Instructions for performance, almost in full.)
1 set-piece for 4 voices; full text. Attrib. to Lane. Identified as 1st pr. American composition.
Not in Core Repertory.
E33977 (MBHM) MBHM*.
NOTE: See Osterhout 1978, p. 286-89.
CHRISTMAS ANTHEM, 1795
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Christmas Anthem: the hymn being in commemoration of the birth of our divine saviour. By Dr. Isaac Watts. Set to musick, by Isaac Lane.
Let deists brawl, and at a Saviour rage, / We draw our comfort from the sacred page; / There heav'nly love delights the ravish'd ear, / Excites our hope, and calms each rising fear.
Published according to act of Congress. Printed (typographically) at Worcester, (Massachusetts) by Isaiah Thomas, jun. MDCCXCV.
7, [1] p. 13.5 x 21.5 cm.
Boston Columbian Centinel, 18 Feb. 1795, advertises work as just published. p. [1], t-p.; p. [2], 'Advertisement'; p. [3]-[8], music. 'The following Anthem was written more with a view to amuse some particular friends, than with a prospect of its publication: But several persons, having heard it performed, and wishing to see it in print, the Author consented to its appearance.' (Advertisement in full.)
1 set-piece for 4 voices (begins with a 'symphony' for instruments in 3 parts); full text.
Attrib. to Lane. Identified as 1st pr. American composition. Not in Core Repertory. Not in Evans (no copy on Readex). MWA*, MiU-C (t-p. & last 1. badly mutilated; b.w. The Worcester Collection, 5th ed., 1794).
A THANKSGIVING ANTHEM, 1795
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[A Thanksgiving Anthem. By Isaac Lane. Boston: Thomas and Andrews, 1795.] Boston Columbian Centinel, 7 Feb. 1795, advertises work as just published.
Not in Evans. No copy located.
ASMI pp. 384-386.