Compositions for 4 voices

Title click for details	Creators	Key	Instrumentation	Period/style	Type
The Second Set of Madrigales	John Wilbye, composer		3 voices 4 voices 5 voices 6 voices	Renaissance	Madrigals
The Selah Song Book (The Selah Song Book for worship and devotion in church, school, home // Das Sela Gesangbuch zur Andacht und Erbauung in Kirch, Schule, Haus)	Adolf T. Hanser, composer		4 voices mixed chorus	Romantic	Sacred songs, Hymns, Chorales
The Seraph (The Seraph; a collection of Sacred Music: consisting of the most celebrated Psalm and Hymn Tunes, arranged generally in four vocal parts: including many which have never before been published in this country, and several entirely new, composed for this work; embracing all the variety of metres in general use, with a particular reference to the classification of the Hymns of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Also, - the rudiments of music, and a few practical lessons for the use of schools. By John Cole.)	John Cole, composer		3 voices 4 voices voices and keyboard	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems
The Seraph (The Seraph, A Selection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, Many of them Original for four voices, Adapted to the Various Metres used in the Established Churches, Chapels & Dissenting Congregations in this Country, to which is prefixed A New Musical Catechism with improved scales & examples By John Robertson.)	John Robertson, composer		4 voices mixed chorus soprano, alto, tenor and bass	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems
The Shining Light (The Shining Light: for use in Sabbath-Schools and Revivals The Shining Light. A Varied Collection of Sacred Songs for Sabbath-Schools, Social Meetings and the Home Circle. By J. H. Tenney and Aldine S. Kieffer.)	John Harrison Tenney, composer		4 voices mixed chorus voices and organ	Romantic	Hymns, Sacred songs
The Singing Master (The Singing Master; containing No.1 First Lessons in Singing, and the Notation of Music. No.2 Rudiments of the Science of Harmony. No.3 The First Class Tune Book. No.4 The Second Class Tune Book. No.5 The Hymn Tune Book.)	Various, composer		voices 2 voices 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Methods, Music theory, Songs, Glees, Hymns
The Singing School (The Singing School; containing the elements of music; and a choice collection of pieces for practice in schools and vocal classes by I. B. Woodbury)	Isaac Baker Woodbury, composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus voices and piano	Romantic	Songs, Glees, Hymns
The Singing School Companion: a collection of secular and sacred music; together with a new and easy method of instruction in the Art of Singing, designed for Singing and Common Schools, Social Assemblies, Choir Practice, and for Religious Worship. In Two Parts. Part I. contains the rules and elementary principles of musical instruction, arranged with songs, glees, etc., adapted to the several degrees of the pupil's progress. The music of this part has also been selected with reference to forming a choice collection of the most admired and popular melodies. The whole arranged for four voices. Part II. contains metrical tunes, select pieces, anthems, chants, and grand choruses, many of them by the most eminent composers. For public and private worship. By Joseph and Horace Bird.	Various, composer		4 voices	Romantic	Methods, Songs, Glees, Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Sacred choruses, Secular choruses, Chants
The Singing-School Tribute (The Singing-School Tribute. A Collection of Music for Singing-schools, Conventions, Choirs, and Musical Societies: with Rudiments of Music. By Anthony J. Showalter & Aldine S. Kieffer.)	Anthony Johnson Showalter, composer		3 voices 4 voices voices and piano voices and organ	Romantic	Glees, Songs, Hymns, Psalms, Anthems
The Social Harp (The Social Harp, A Collection of Tunes, Odes, Anthems, and Set Pieces, selected from various authors: together with much new music never before published; suited to all metres, and well adapted to all denominations, singing-schools, and private societies. With a full exposition of the rudiments of music. And the art of musical composition so simplified that the most unlearned person can comprehend it with the utmost facility. By John G. McCurry.)	John Gordon McCurry, composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Sacred songs, Folksongs, Anthems
The Song Monarch (The Song Monarch, a collection of secular and sacred music, for Singing Schools, Day Schools, Conventions, Musical Academies, College Choirs and the Home Circle. Consisting of Musical Notations and Exercises, Glees, Duets, Quartets, Anthems, &c. By H. R. Palmer, assisted by L. O. Emerson)	Horatio Richmond Palmer, composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus male chorus voices and piano voices and organ	Romantic	Glees, Songs, Anthems, Sacred songs, Hymns, Chants
The Song-Crowned King, a compilation of new and beautiful music, original and selected, for the use of the Singing School, Home Circle, and Revivals.	Aldine Silliman Kieffer, composer		2 voices 3 voices 4 voices	Romantic	Psalms, Hymns, Sacred songs
The Songs of Zion, 1914 (The Songs of Zion. The new official hymnal of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church)	William Thomas Dale, composer		4 voices mixed chorus voices and keyboard	Romantic	Hymns, Psalms
The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion; containing a choice collection of Tunes, Hymns, Psalms, Odes, and Anthems: selected from the most eminent authors in the United States: together with nearly 100 new tunes, which have never before been published; suited to most of the metres contained in Watts's Hymns and Psalms, Mercer's Cluster, Dossey & Choice, Dover Selection, Methodist Hymn Book, and Baptist Harmony; and well adapted to Christian Churches of every Denomination, Singing Schools, and Private Societies: also, an easy introduction to the Grounds of Music, the Rudiments of Music, and Plain Rules for Beginners by William Walker.)	William Walker, composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Odes
The Southern Methodist Hymn and Tune Book (The Southern Methodist Hymn and Tune Book. A collection of the best and most popular Hymns and Tunes, for Public and Family Worship.)	Various, composer		4 voices mixed chorus	Romantic	Hymns, Psalms
The Spiritual Man's Companion (The Spiritual-Man's Companion. Containing great variety of chants and anthems, and also tunes fitted to all (or most) different measures of the psalms, which may be sung in one, two, three or four parts, with ease for the voice.)	Israel Holdroyd, composer		voice 2 voices 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Baroque	Psalms, Anthems, Hymns, Chants
The Standard Hymnal (The Standard Hymnal for general use. Edited by C. C. Converse, LL.D.)	Charles Crozat Converse, composer		4 voices mixed chorus voices and organ mixed chorus and organ	Romantic	Hymns, Psalms
The Standard Tune Book (The Standard Tune Book and Metrical Companion to all Hymn Books. Three hundred and twenty [320] hymn chorales, &c., including the choicest of Luther's and the most eminent English and Continental composers, in about eighty [80] different metres, With an Accompaniment for the Organ or Pianoforte, by the authors of "Studies in Congregational Singing.")	Various, composer		4 voices mixed chorus soprano, alto, tenor, bass and organ 4 voices and piano	Romantic	Hymns, Psalms, Chorales, Chants, Anthems
The Starry Crown (The Starry Crown: for Sabbath Schools. / The Morning Star Songster / The Evening Star / The Day Star / The Silver Star / The Golden Star)	Aldine Silliman Kieffer, composer		4 voices mixed chorus	Romantic	Hymns, Anthems, Sacred songs
The Suffolk Harmony, Consisting of Psalm Tunes, Fuges and Anthems	William Billings, composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Anthems
The Sweet Singer (The Sweet Singer: A Collection of Hymns and Tunes for Sunday-Schools. Together with a variety suitable for Day-Schools, Revival Occasions, and the Family Circle. By Karl Reden and S. J. Goodenough.)	Charles Crozat Converse, composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Romantic	Hymns, Sacred songs, Psalms
The Temperance Musician (The Temperance Musician: a choice collection of original and selected Temperance Music. Arranged for one, two, three, and four voice. With an extensive variety of popular temperance songs, designed for the people.)	Augustus Damon Fillmore, composer		voice 2 voices 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Songs, Secular hymns
The Timbrel (The Timbrel. A Collection of Solos, Duets and Choruses, for Sunday Schools, by Rev. J. W. Dadmun)	John William Dadmun, composer		4 voices	Romantic	Hymns, Sacred songs, Sacred choruses
The Timbrel of Zion (The Timbrel of Zion : a choice collection of psalm and hymn tunes, anthems, and chants, from the most distinguished European and American authors; embracing all the modern improvements, and containing a clear exposition of the primary principles of musical science. Designed for the use of choirs, singing-schools, and societies; the whole constituting a body of church music as complete as ever issued from the press.)	Tillinghast King Collins Jr., composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Romantic	Hymns, Psalms, Anthems, Chants
The Union Harmony, or Universal Collection of Sacred Music	Oliver Holden, composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Odes, Anthems
The Union Temperance Song Book (The Union Temperance Song Book. A collection of songs for picnics, temperance meetings, social gatherings, and the family circle.)	Various, composer		2 voices 3 voices 4 voices	Romantic	Songs, Secular hymns, Rounds
The Universal Psalmodist (The Universal Psalmodist. Containing, I. A Compleat Introduction to Psalmody; or, the Art of Singing Psalms, &c. Interspersed with many useful Scales and Examples, carefully laid down and explained, in a familiar Dialogue between Master and Scholar. II. A choice and valuable Collection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, Canons and Anthems, many of which were never before published; also the Tunes, Anthems, &c. sung at the Magdalene, and Foundling Chapels, and other public Places in and about London, with Words adapted to each Tune. The Whole composed in a New and Easy Taste, For Two, Three, and Four, but generally for Four Voices, in the most familiar Keys and Cliffs, according to the Advice and Direction of the most eminent Masters in London. Calculated to promote and improve this most excellent Part of Social Worship, and thereby render it both useful and delightful in all Country Choirs, as well as in the Congregations and other Religious Societies in London and Westminster. By A. Williams, Teacher of Psalmody in London.)	Aaron Williams, composer		2 voices 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Baroque	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Canons
The Vestry Singing Book (The Vestry Singing Book, being a selection of the most popular and approved tunes and hymns now extant, designed for social and religious meetings, family devotion, singing schools, &c. Compiled by Asa Fitz and E. B. Dearborn.)	Asa Fitz, composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Romantic	Psalms, Hymns, Sacred songs
The Village Compilation of Sacred Musick (The Village Compilation of Sacred Musick, by Daniel Belknap)	Daniel Belknap, composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Hymns, Psalms, Anthems
The Village Harmony ({{TPtr}} :The Village harmony; or, Youth's assistant to sacred music : containing a concise introduction to the grouds of music, with such a collection of the most approved Psalm tunes, anthems, and other pieces, as are most suitable for divine worship ; designed principally for the use of schools and singing societies The Village Harmony: or, Youth's Assistant to Sacred Musick. Consisting of Psalm Tunes and Occasional Pieces, selected form the works of the most eminent composers. To which is prefixed a concise Introduction to Psalmody. The Village Harmony: or, New-England Repository of Sacred Musick. Collected from the Works of the most Celebrated Masters)	Various, composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus mixed chorus and organ	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems
The Violet (The Violet: A book of music and hymns, with lessons of instruction, designed for Sunday-schools, social meetings, and home circle.. By A. D. Fillmore, author of the Psalmist, Musician, Nightingale, Choralist, Polyphonic, Psaltery, Harp of Zion, Little Minstrel, etc.)	Augustus Damon Fillmore, composer		2 voices 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Romantic	Sacred songs, Hymns
The Virginia Harmony (The Virginia Harmony; a new and choice selection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, Anthems and Set Pieces, in three and four parts, some of which have never before been published. Prepared for the use of Singing Societies, Teachers of Sacred Music, and Individual Instruction. To which is prefixed An Introduction Explanatory of the System, and a series of Progressive Lessons. By David L. Clayton & James P. Carrell)	James P. Carrell, composer		3 voices 4 voices	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Odes
The Vocal Companion; containing a concise introduction to the Practice of Music, and a set of tunes of various metres, arranged progressively for the use of learners.	Samuel Holyoke, composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Hymns, Psalms, Odes, Anthems
The Vocal Harmony (The Vocal Harmony. Containing, The Rudiments of Vocal Music, in a concise manner, and a number of Original Airs, suitable for Divine Worship. By James Newhall, Philo Musico.)	James Newhall, composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems
The Vocal Pocket Companion, Being a new Collection of the most Favorite Catches, Cannons, Glees and Duetts, for 2, 3 and 4 Voices, Composed by the Following Eminent Masters Viz. Dr. Cooke, Danby, Webbe, Fineschi, Callcott &c &c	Various, composer		2 voices 3 voices 4 voices	Classical	Catches, Canons, Glees, Duets
The Vocalist (The Vocalist: A Collection of 313 Tunes, Anthems and Chants, old and new. Designed for the choir, congregation, and singing class; containing a choice selection of tunes of every variety of metre in general use. Also Fourteen Chapters on Music, and two on Versification and Chanting. By George W. Linton.)	Various, composer		4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Hymns, Psalms, Anthems, Chants
The Watchword	Ciro Pinsuti, composer Mary Kate Lemon Blaker, librettist	F major	4 voices 4 voices and piano mixed chorus mixed chorus and piano	Romantic	Songs
The Wavering Planet	Giles Farnaby, composer		4 voices	Renaissance	Canzonettas
The Weeders (Joan marching forth)	Thomas Augustine Arne, composer	G major	4 voices	Baroque	Catches
The Wellingborough Melodist (New Sacred Music. The Wellingborough Melodist; A Collection of original psalm and hymn tunes, for four voices, figured for the organ. Composed by W. Randall.)	William Randall of Wellingborough, composer		soprano, alto, tenor and bass mixed chorus mixed chorus and continuo 4 voices 3 voices and continuo 3 voices	Classical	Hymns, Psalms, Anthems, Canons
The Wesleyan Harmony (The Wesleyan harmony : or a compilation of choice tunes for public worship; adapted to the various metres in the Methodist hymn book now in use)	Various, composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Odes
The Wesleyan Hymn and Tune Book (The Wesleyan Hymn and Tune Book: containing the entire collection of hymns in the hymn book of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, with appropriate music adapted to each hymn. By L. C. Everett.)	Lemuel C Everett, composer		4 voices mixed chorus	Romantic	Hymns, Psalms
The Wesleyan Sacred Harp (The Wesleyan Sacred Harp. A Collection of Choice Tunes and Hymns for prayer, class, and camp meetings, choirs, and congregational singing.)	Various, composer		4 voices mixed chorus	Romantic	Psalms, Hymns, Sacred songs
The Western Lyre (The Western Lyre; a New Selection of Sacred Music, from the Best Authors; Including a Number of New and Original Tunes, with a Concise Introduction to the Art of Singing)	Various, composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems
Laus Deo! The Worcester Collection of Sacred Harmony (Laus Deo! The Worcester Collection of Sacred Harmony. In Three Parts. Containing, I. An Introduction to the Grounds of Musick: or, Rules for Learners. II. A large Number of celebrated Psalm and Hymn Tunes, from the most approved ancient and modern Authors; together with several new ones, never before published: The whole suited to all Metres, usually sung in Churches. III. Select Anthems, Fughes, [sic] and Favourite Pieces of Musick, with an Additional Number of Psalm and Hymn Tunes. The Whole compiled for the Use of Schools and Singing Societies.)	Isaiah Thomas, composer		3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems
The Young Chorister (The Young Chorister. A collection of new and beautiful tunes, adapted to the use of Sabbath Schools, from some of the most distinguished composers; together with many of the author's own compositions. Edited by Minard W. Wilson.)	Various, composer		3 voices 4 voices voices and organ	Romantic	Hymns
The Young Man's Instructive Companion (The Young Man’s Instructive Companion. Containing, I. A Gamut and Explanations of the Rules of Music, &c. II. A Number of plain, easy and useful Tunes, from the best Authors, ancient and modern, and well adapted to Schools, Churches and Families, in the United States.)	Various, composer		4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns
The Zion Songster for Sabbath Schools	Aldine Silliman Kieffer, composer		4 voices	Romantic	Hymns, Sacred songs, Chants
There Is Beauty on the Mountain. A Glee for Four Voices.	John Goss, composer Bernard Barton, librettist		4 voices	Romantic	Glees
Thesaurus Musicus (Thesaurus musicus continens selectissima octo, septem, sex, quinque et quatuor vocum harmonias, tam a veteribus quam recentioribus symphonistis compositas, & ad omnis generis instrumenta musica accommodatas)	Johann vom Berg, composer		4 voices 5 voices 6 voices 7 voices 8 voices	Renaissance	Motets, Psalms
Thrice Blessed be the Giver	Giles Farnaby, composer		4 voices	Renaissance	Canzonets

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