Composition: The Sacred Harp (Hickok, John Hoyt)

Title The Sacred Harp
Alternative title The Sacred Harp, containing Part First, a clear compendium of the rules and principles of vocal musick. Part Second, a collection of the most approved church tunes, arranged for three or four voices; with a large number of select hymns, and a few set pieces; designed to furnish singing-schools and societies, and worshipping assemblies, of every denomination; with a complete set of tunes, adapted to all metres in common use. Part Third, a collection of popular airs, and devotional hymns, designed more immediately for prayer meetings and social circles, than schools and societies. By J. H. Hickok.
Creators John Hoyt Hickok (composer)
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Instrumentation 2 voices
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mixed chorus
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First published 1832
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Composition types Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Airs, Sacred songs
Language English
Period Classical
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