Compositions for 3 voices

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New Christian Psalmist (The New Christian Psalmist: a collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, with appropriate music, original and selected, suitable for family and congregational worship, singing classes and Sunday-schools. Compiled and arranged by Silas W. Leonard, author of the "Christian Psalmist", Christian Vocalist, Numeral Singer, S.S. Hymn Book, Temperance Songster, etc. etc.)	Silas White Leonard, composer			2 voices 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Romantic	Psalms, Hymns, Sacred songs
The New Harp of Columbia (The New Harp of Columbia: a system of musical notation, with a note for each sound, and a shape for each note. Containing a variety of most excellent psalm and hymn tunes, odes and anthems, happily adapted to church services, singing-schools and societies. Original and selected by M. L. Swan)	Marcus Lafayette Swan, composer			3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Odes, Anthems
The New Haven Collection of Sacred Music (The New Haven Collection of Sacred Music. Containing a set of Tunes adapted to the metres and subjects of the Psalms and Hymns in general use. Selected principally, from the works of the most eminent authors. By an Association of Gentlemen for the promotion of Classical Sacred Music in the United Society in New Haven. To which is prefixed a concise introduction to psalmody, for the use of singing schools.)	Various, composer			3 voices 4 voices voices and organ mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems
Williams's New Universal Psalmodist (The New Universal Psalmodist, containing I. A New and Complete Introduction to Psalmody; or the Art of Singing Psalms, &c. Interspersed with many useful Scales and Examples, explained in the most familiar Method ever yet Published. To which is added, new, plain and concise Rules for Composition. II. The most valuable Collection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, Canons and Anthems, many of which were never before printed; also the tunes, anthems, &c. sung at the Magdalen, Foundling, Lock, and other places of Worship, in and about London, with Words adapted to each Tune. The whole composed in a new and easy tatse for two, three, or four voices, in the most familiar Keys and Cliffs now used and recommended by the most eminent Masters: the whole calculate to promote and improve this most excellent part of social worship: and thereby render it both useful and delightful in Country Choirs: likewise, all congregations and other religious societies in Great Brittain, Ireland, and America.)	Aaron Williams, composer			2 voices 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Canons
The New York Collection of Sacred Harmony (The New York Collection of Sacred Harmony, containing the necessary Rules of Music with a variety of Psalm & Hymn Tunes, Set Pieces & Anthems, many of which are original. Compiled for the use of Worshiping Assemblies & Singing Societies, from the most approved Ancient & Modern Authors: by Thomas H. Atwill.)	Various, composer			3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems
The New York Selection of Sacred Music; containing a great variety of plain, repeating, and fugue tunes. In Two Parts. Part First contains 120 tunes, of that plain, solid, and devotional style, which is best adapted to congregational use. Part Second is composed of plain, repeating and fugue tunes. The whole arranged and intended for the various metres in Wattas, Dwight, Dobell, Dutch Reformed, Rippon, Tate and Brady, Sternhold, Hopkins, and others. Carefully compiled from the best European and American authors by F. D. Allen	Francis D. Allen, composer			4 voices 3 voices mixed chorus mixed chorus and organ voices voices and organ	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems
The New-Brunswick Collection of Sacred Music (The New-Brunswick Collection of Sacred Music. A collection of tunes from the most approved authors in Europe and America, designed principally for the use of churches.)	Cornelius Van Deventer, composer			2 voices 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems
The New-England Selection, or Plain Psalmodist (The New-England Selection; or, Plain Psalmodist. Containing a short introduction to Psalmody, for the use of schools; and a variety of tunes suited to public worship. Original and selected. By Joel Read)	Joel Read, composer			3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems
The Newburyport Collection of Sacred, European Musick (The Newburyport Collection of Sacred, European Musick; consisting of Psalm Tunes and Occasional Pieces, selected from the most eminent European Publications....adapted to all the Metres in general use. to which is prefixed. A concise introduction to the grounds of musick.)	Amos Blanchard, composer			3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus mixed chorus and organ	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Odes
The Nightingale	William Byrd, composer		T 254	3 voices	Renaissance	Songs
The Nightingale (Canzonet)	Garrett Colley Wellesley Mornington, composer	C major		3 voices	Classical	Canzonets
The Norfolk Harmony (The Norfolk Harmony - No.I. being an original composition of anthems and set pieces; with a variety of metres and airs suitable for divine worship, and for the use of musical societies: consisting of three and four parts. To which is added, a concise introduction to the grounds of music. By Samuel Capen.)	Samuel Capen, composer			3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Odes
The Norristown Musical Teacher, or Repository of Sacred Harmony, Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs, containing a number of new tunes never before published, together with a large selection from the most eminent and admired composers. For the use of Schools and Christian Devotion. On a New System. By a Professor of Music. Peculiarly well adapted for the instruction of the Youth, and those who have not the advantage of a Teacher, by a New and Easy Method of explaining the principles of Music, by means of Tables and Scales, illustrated by Seven peculiar Characters, shewing at once the seven peculiar sounds in an Octave, according to the Italian method of applying seven distinct Syllables to the seven distinct Sounds, leaving to the option of the Scholar to use the Italian do, re, mi, fa, so, la, si, do, or to transpose four of the Italic Syllables, agreeable to the English mode, and in place of do, re, and si, adopt sa, lo, se, or le, pronounced saw, loh, sai, or lai - Syllables more soft and of much easier pronunciation - more agreeable and pleasing to the ear, and better adapted to genteel and graceful singing.	Various, composer			2 voices 3 voices 4 voices	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Sacred songs
The Ohio Harmonist (The Ohio Harmonist: a collection of psalm and hymn tunes from the best authors: to which is added a supplement of Temperance songs; '''Bold text'''[for the use of congregations, singing schools, temperance meetings, and musical associations; consisting of three parts: Parts I. and III. contain the Seven Syllables, in Patent Notes. Part II. contains the Four Syllables, in Patent Notes]. Also containing The Rudiments of Music on a plain and concise plan. By Alexander Auld.)	Alexander Auld, composer			2 voices 3 voices	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Songs, Odes, Anthems
The Old Ship of Zion	Thomas W. Carter, composer	F major		3 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Hymns
The One Line Psalmist; embracing Day and Beal's new musical notation and sight-singing method, by which classes, schools and choirs, in a few lessons become better Readers of Music than Common Singers do the Old way during life: also, a large variety of Sacred Music, new and old, by German, English, and American composers, comprising Tunes in the usual metres and keys; together with Sentences, Anthems and Chants, by H. W. Day, A.M., editor of Day and Beal's Sight-Singing Books; also President and First Professor in the Boston Phonographic Musical Institution. (The Boston One Line Psalmist)	Hartley W. Day, composer			3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Methods, Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Chants
The Parlor Harp and Boston Social Melodist ({{TPtr}} :The Parlor Harp, and Boston Social Melodist, containing a selection of the most popular English, American and German melodies, consisting of songs, glees, catches, anthems, rounds, devotional melodies, chants, &c. adapted to the family circle, social parties, high schools and musical associations. Arranged and harmonized for four voices and the piano-forte by Asa Fitz)	Asa Fitz, composer			2 voices 3 voices 4 voices voice and piano voices and piano mixed chorus mixed chorus and piano	Classical	Songs, Glees, Catches, Anthems, Sacred songs, Chants, Rounds, Hymns
The pleasant musical companion; being a choice collection of catches, for three and four voices. Compos'd by Dr. John Blow, the late Mr. Henry Purcell and other eminent masters	Various, composer			3 voices 4 voices 3 voices and continuo	Baroque	Catches
The Polyphonic (The Polyphonic; or Juvenile Choralist; containing a great variety of music and hymns, both new & old. Designed for Schools and Youth Generally. Also adapted to use in religious meetings, and in the home circle. In Three Parts. By A. D. & C. L. Fillmore.)	Augustus Damon Fillmore, composer			3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Romantic	Hymns, Sacred songs
The Professional Collection of Glees (The Professional Collection of Glees, for Three, Four, and Five Voices, composed by the following Authors, Callcott, Cooke, Danby, Hindle, Stevens & Webbe)	Various, composer			3 voices 4 voices 5 voices	Classical	Glees
The Providence Selection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes (The Providence Selection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes. In Two Parts. Part First, containing the rudiments of musick, and a selection of tunes suitable for all the various measures in use in worshipping assemblies. Part Second, consisting of select pieces, of various measures, for occasional use. Chiefly Selected from the most eminent European authors, and designed for the use of schools and churches. By Oliver Shaw.)	Oliver Shaw, composer			2 voices 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus voices and organ voices and piano	Classical	Psalms, Hymns
The Psalm-Singer's Assistant (The Psalm-Singer's Assistant; containing I. An Introduction, with such Directions for singing, as are necessary for Learners. II. A Collection of Choice Psalm-Tunes, suited to the several Measures both of the old and new Version; engraved in a correct Manner, and is designed for the Improvement for Psalmody, in the Congregations, both in Town and Country: All being composed in three Parts, collected from the best Masters.)	Daniel Bayley, composer			3 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms
The Psalm-Singer's Jewel (The Psalm-Singer's Jewel: or, Useful Companion to the Singing-Psalms. Being, a new Exposition on All the One Hundred and Fifty: with Poetical Precepts to every Psalm. The whole are faithfully explained from Sacred History, from Verse to Verse, for the Use of all Lovers of Psalmody in general. With Expositional Notes, referring to all concording Parts of the Scripture. - Also, An Alphabetical Description of Persons, of Places, and of Thing mentioned in the Old and New Testament; and of Christ, poetically. - With a general Calendar for the adapting of Psalms to all Occasions: And a New Set of Psalm-Tunes, in Three and Four Parts. - With select Hymns, and Doxologies: And a general Key to the whole; for the Use of all Christian Families, &c.)	William Tans'ur, composer			3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Baroque	Dictionaries, Psalms, Hymns
The Psalm-Singer’s Pocket Companion (The Psalm-Singer’s Pocket Companion. Containing Great Variety of the best English Psalm-Tunes, suited to the different Metres in the Scotch Version of the Psalms of David, set in Three and Four Parts; Likewise all the Tunes that are usually sung in most Parts of Scotland. With a plain and easy Introduction to Musick. By Thomas Moore, Author of the Psalm-Singer's Compleat Tutor and Divine Companion in Two Volumes, and Teacher of Church Musick in Glasgow. To which is added A Collection of Hymns, Suited to all the different Metres of the Tunes)	Thomas Moore @church musician^, composer			2 voices 3 voices 4 voices	Baroque	Psalms, Hymns, Canons
The Psalmist's New Companion (The Psalmist's new companion: containing an introduction to the grounds of musick ... also forty-one psalm tunes, and twenty-five anthems ... : to which is added a funeral hymn : the whole is composed in three and four parts)	Abraham Adams, composer			3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Baroque	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems
The Psalmodist's Assistant (The Psalmodist's Assistant: containing an original composition of psalm and hymn tunes; together with a number of favourite pieces from different authors. To which is prefixed, an introduction to the grounds of music. By Abijah Forbush)	Abijah Forbush, composer			3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems
The Psalms and Hymns used in Bedford Chapel (The Psalms and Hymns used, and taught by the editor, in Bedford Chapel)	Thomas Costellow, composer			2 voices 3 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns
The Psalms of David	Edward Miller, composer Nahum Tate, librettist Nicholas Brady, librettist George William Hay Drummond, librettist		RISM A/I: MM 2774a	voices and organ 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus mixed chorus and organ	Classical	Psalms
The Red Cross Knight (The Red Cross Knight. Glee for 3 voices)	John Wall Callcott, composer	F major		3 voices	Classical	Glees
The Revivalist (The Revivalist: A Collection of Choice Revival Hymns and Tunes, original and selected, by Joseph Hillman, author of "Sunday-School Hymns and Revival Choruses." ... Rev. L. Hartsough, Musical Editor, author of "Sacred Harmonium," &c.)	Joseph Hillman, composer			voice 2 voices 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Romantic	Hymns, Sacred songs, Spirituals, Psalms
The Royal Melody Complete	William Tans'ur, composer			2 voices 3 voices 4 voices 5 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Canons
The Rural Harmony, being an Original Composition, in Three and Four Parts For the Use of Singing Schools and Musical Societies	Jacob Kimball, composer			3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Methods
The Sabbath School Bell No. 1 (The Sabbath School Bell: No.1. A New Collection of choice hymns and tunes, original and standard; carefully and simply arranged as solos, duetts, trios, semi-choruses and choruses, and for organ, melodeon or piano. Compiled by Horace Waters.)	Horace Waters, composer			2 voices 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus voices and organ voices and piano voices and harmonium	Romantic	Hymns, Sacred songs
The Sabbath School Bell No. 2 (Sabbath School [Bell] No.2. A Superior Collection of choice tunes, newly arranged and composed, and a large number of excellent hymns written expressly for this work, which are well adapted for Sunday Schools, Revival Meetings, Anniversaries, Christmas Festivals, Concerts, Pic-nics, Temperance Meetings, Boys' and Girls' Meetings, Excursions, etc. etc., Carefully and simply arranged as solos, duetts, quartetts, semi-choruses, and choruses, and for piano or melodeon. Edited by Horace Waters)	Horace Waters, composer			2 voices 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus voices and piano voices and harmonium	Romantic	Hymns, Sacred songs
The Sabbath School Minstrel (The Sabbath School Minstrel, a choice collection of music and hymns, by a Sabbath School Teacher)	Asa Fitz, composer			2 voices 3 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Sacred songs, Hymns
The Sabbath-School Minstrel ({{TPtr}} :The Sabbath-School Minstrel; being a collection of the most popular hymns and tunes, together with a great variety of the best Anniversary Pieces. The whole forming a complete manual for the Sabbath-School. By J.B. Aikin.)	Jesse Bowman Aikin, composer			3 voices 4 voices	Classical	Hymns, Sacred songs
The Sacred Harp (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.)	John Hoyt Hickok, composer			2 voices 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Airs, Sacred songs
The Sacred Harp (The Sacred Harp; A Collection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, Ode and Anthems)	Various, composer			3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Odes
The Sacred Harp or Eclectic Harmony (Mason's Sacred Harp ; A Collection of Church Music, Consisting of a great variety of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, Anthems, Sacred Songs and Chants, original and selected; Including many new and beautiful subjects from the most eminent Composers, harmonized and arranged expressly for this work.)	Lowell Mason, composer			4 voices 3 voices 4 voices and 4 Unspecified instruments mixed chorus and organ	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Sacred songs, Chants
The Sacred Lyre (The Sacred Lyre: a new collection of hymns and tunes, for social and family worship)	Jonathan Aldrich, composer			2 voices 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Romantic	Hymns, Sacred songs
The Sacred Melodeon (The Sacred Melodeon, containing a great variety of approved Church Music, selected chiefly from the old standard authors, with many original compositions. On a new system of notation. Designed for the use of churches, singing societies, and academies. By A.S. Hayden.)	Amos Sutton Hayden, composer			2 voices 3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Hymns, Psalms, Anthems
The Sacred Minstrel (The Sacred Minstrel. No.1. containing An Introduction to Psalmody, A Practical Essay on Modulation, and A Collection of Sacred Music, suitable for religious Worship, selected and composed by Uri K. Hill.)	Uri Keeler Hill, composer			3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus voices	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems
The Sacred Musician (The Sacred Musician, and Young Gentleman and Lady's Practical Guide to Music. In three parts. Part I. An Introduction to the Rudiments of Psalmody, on a new Plan. - Part II. A great Variety of Psalm Tunes, constituting the different Metres, Airs and Keys usually introduced into Sacred Music. - Part III. A large Number of Anthems, Odes, Dirges and lengthy Pieces of Music, &c. "Sacred to devotion." A great part never before published. By Ebenezer Child.)	Ebenezer Child, composer			3 voices 4 voices mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems, Odes
The Salem Collection of Classical Sacred Musick (The Salem Collection of Classical Sacred Musick; in three and four parts: consisting of Psalm Tunes and Occasional Pieces, selected from the works of the most eminent composers: suited to all the metres in general use. To which is prefixed, a short introduction to psalmody.)	Various, composer			3 voices soprano, alto, tenor and bass mixed chorus	Classical	Psalms, Hymns, Anthems
The Second Set of Madrigales	John Wilbye, composer			3 voices 4 voices 5 voices 6 voices	Renaissance	Madrigals
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 Singer's Guide (The Singers Guide)	Pietro Urbani, composer			voice voice and keyboard 2 voices and keyboard 3 voices 3 voices and keyboard voice, violin and keyboard mixed chorus and keyboard	Classical	Methods, Performance practice, Solfeggios, Exercises, Songs, Glees, Arias
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 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

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