Identity area
Reference code
OTUFM 10-C-1981-05
Title
Judas Maccabaeus : excerpts
Date(s)
- July 11, 1981 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
1 ms. score (39 p.) : pencil + 14 parts : pencil
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Name of creator
(1927-2022)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Kathleen McMorrow (A2024-02)
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Scope and content
File consists of the manuscript score and parts for an arrangement by John Beckwith of eight excerpts from Judas Maccabaeus by G.F. Handel. The arrangement was for the "Heritage Celebration Program" at Music at Sharon (July 11, 1981). Arranged for SSATB solos with flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet/cornet, euphonium, timpani, violin, viola, cello, bass organ, and SATB chorus. Excerpts included were:
- For Zion lamentation make (chorus)
- Arm! Arm! Ye brave (air)
- Come, ever smiling liberty (duet)
- Fall'n is the foe (chorus)
- Sound an alarm (recit and air)
- See the conquering hero comes (chorus with air)
- O lovely peace! (duet)
- Hallelujah! Amen! (chorus).
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Language of material
- English
Script of material
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Text in English.
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Uploaded finding aid
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Alternative identifier(s)
Music at Sharon collection no.
S0110