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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1937-1941

ARCH.2013.5.3, Rendition: 793438

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The image is a page from the Boston Herald newspaper dated Sunday, December 15, 1946. The article focuses on the Christ Church Choir in Cambridge, which is scheduled to perform a Christmas concert.

The headline reads: "CHRIST CHURCH CHOIR, Cambridge, which will give a Christmas recital Thursday in the Germanic Museum at Harvard University."

The body of the article provides details about the choir and the concert:

  • The boys' choir from Christ Church, Cambridge, is performing.
  • W. Judson Ramsey is the conductor and organist.
  • The concert is set for Thursday at 8:00 PM in the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.
  • The program includes several well-known Christmas carols and pieces, such as:
    • "Silent Night"
    • "O Come, All Ye Faithful"
    • "The First Noel"
    • "O Little Town of Bethlehem"
    • "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
    • "Jingle Bells"
    • "The Christmas Song"
    • "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
    • and more.

The article also includes a photograph of the Christ Church Choir, showing the members seated and standing together. The choir members are dressed in matching outfits, which appear to be choir robes. The setting looks like a church or a choir room.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald, dated Sunday, December 15, 1946. The main feature of the clipping is a photograph of a choir, specifically the "Christ Church Choir" from Cambridge, Massachusetts. The choir is composed of children, all dressed in white shirts and ties.

Below the photograph, there is an article titled "Christ Church Choir Will Give Concert." The article details that the choir, under the direction of W. Judson Rand, will perform a Christmas recital. The concert is scheduled for Thursday at 8 P.M. in the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The article lists the program for the concert, which includes several pieces, such as "Once in Royal David's City," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming," and others.

The clipping is preserved in a book, suggesting it may be part of an archival collection or scrapbook. The date at the top of the page is "1946," indicating the historical significance of the event.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Herald," dated Sunday, December 15, 1946. The headline and accompanying article detail an upcoming Christmas concert by the boys' choir of Christ Church in Cambridge.

The article is titled "Christ Church Choir Will Give Concert." It states that the boys' choir, under the direction of W. Judson Rand, the organist and choirmaster, will perform a Christmas recital on Thursday at 8 P.M. in the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.

The program for the concert includes several pieces:

  1. "The First Nowell" by Traditional
  2. "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" by Traditional
  3. "The Wexford Carol" by Traditional
  4. "Up on a Midnight Clear" by Traditional
  5. "O Little Town of Bethlehem" by Phillips Brooks
  6. "Away in a Manger" by Traditional
  7. "Carol of the Bells" by Mykola Leontovych
  8. "Joy to the World" by George Frideric Handel
  9. "Angels We Have Heard on High" by Traditional
  10. "Silent Night" by Franz Xaver Gruber
  11. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by Felix Mendelssohn
  12. "O Come All Ye Faithful" by John Francis Wade

The image at the top of the article shows the boys of the choir posing together, dressed in choir robes, likely for the Christmas recital. The caption under the photo reads: "CHRIST CHURCH CHOIR, Cambridge, which will give a Christmas recital Thursday in the Germanic Museum at Harvard University."

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The image shows an old newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald, dated Sunday, December 15, 1946. The main focus of the article is the announcement of a Christmas concert by the Christ Church Choir from Cambridge.

Headline:
Christ Church Choir Will Give Concert

Details:

  • The boys' choir of Christ Church, Cambridge, under the direction of Mr. Judson Rand, Jr., who is both the choirmaster and organist, is scheduled to give a Christmas recital.
  • The concert will take place on Thursday at 8 P.M. in the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.

Program Outline:
The concert will include the following musical pieces:

  1. Prelude in E Minor - J. S. Bach
  2. "Hodie Christus Natus Est" from "Musikalische Exequien" - Schütz
  3. Sonata in G - Purcell (arranged by West)
    • a. Adagio
    • b. Allegro
    • c. Largo
    • d. Allegro
  4. Now Lay Thee Down - Schütz
  5. "Puer Natus in Bethlehem" - Praetorius
  6. Chorale Prelude on "In Dulci Jubilo" - Buxtehude
  7. O Holy Night - Adam (arranged by Rand)
  8. Shepherds' Watch - German Carol
  9. Joy to the World - Handel (arranged by Walcha)
  10. Chorale Preludes on:
    • "Es ist ein Ros' Entsprungen" - Brahms
    • "Vom Himmel Hoch" - Krebs
  11. Pastorale - Saint-Saëns
  12. "Sheep May Safely Graze" - J. S. Bach
  13. Finale from Sonata No. 6 - Mendelssohn
  14. Intermission
  15. Fantasy on "Adeste Fideles" - Harris
  16. Carol: "The First Nowell" - English Air
  17. Prelude on "Vom Himmel Hoch" - Buxtehude
  18. Carol: "God Rest You Merry Gentlemen" - Old English
  19. "The Holly and the Ivy" - Old French Carol
  20. Alleluia (from "The Messiah") - Handel
  21. Carol: "While Shepherds Watched" - Old English Air
  22. "We Three Kings of Orient Are" - Hopkins
  23. Carol: "O Come, All Ye Faithful" - Wade
  24. Chorale Prelude on "O Come, All Ye Faithful" - G. F. Handel

The concert features a mix of classical pieces, traditional carols, and choral works, highlighting the choir's performance of both well-known and lesser-known Christmas music.

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The image is a scanned page from "The Boston Herald" dated Sunday, December 15, 1912. The main feature on the page is a photograph of the Christ Church Choir from Cambridge, which is set to perform a Christmas recital. The choir, consisting of numerous members, is arranged in several rows with some individuals seated and others standing. The caption beneath the photograph identifies the choir and provides details about the performance, noting that it will take place at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University, with W. Judson Hand as the choirmaster and organist.

Below the photograph, there is an article titled "Christ Church Choir Will Give Concert," which provides additional details about the event. The article mentions that the boys' choir of Christ Church, Cambridge, will present a Christmas program at 8:00 P.M. on the following Thursday at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The program includes various pieces, such as "The First Nowell," "Good King Wenceslas," and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," among others. The article also notes that the choir will be directed by W. Judson Hand.

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The image is a page from a scrapbook or album, featuring a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Herald" dated Sunday, December 15, 1946. The clipping includes a photograph and a short article.

Photograph:

  • The photograph shows a group of children, likely a choir, posed on the steps of a building. The children are dressed in formal attire, with the boys in suits and ties and the girls in dresses. The caption beneath the photo reads: "CHRIST CHURCH CHOIR, Cambridge, which will give Christmas recital Thursday in the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. W. Judson Rand, Jr., is choirmaster and organist."

Article:

  • The article is titled "Christ Church Choir Will Give Concert."
  • The text states that the boys' choir of Christ Church, Cambridge, under the direction of W. Judson Rand, Jr., organist and choirmaster, will give a Christmas recital at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.
  • The program listed includes several pieces of music, such as:
    • "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" by Thomas Helmore
    • "Adam Lay Ybounden" by Peter Warlock
    • "The Holly and the Ivy" arranged by Malcolm Boyd
    • "Coventry Carol" arranged by Malcolm Boyd
    • "Lullay, Mine Liking" by Gustav Holst
    • "The Virgin's Cradle Hymn" by Benjamin Britten
    • "The Cherry Tree Carol" arranged by Malcolm Boyd
    • "The Three Kings" by Peter Cornelius
    • "I Sing of a Maiden" by Patrick Hadley
    • "Away in a Manger" by Jonathan E. Spilman
    • "Silent Night" by Franz Gruber
    • "Joy to the World" by Lowell Mason

The article and photograph are neatly clipped and pasted into the album, which has a green binding.

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You are looking at a scanned image of a newspaper page that appears to be from The Boston Herald, dated Sunday, December 15, 1940. The specific article visible describes a performance by the Christ Church Choir of Cambridge. The article mentions that the choir will give a Christmas recital at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The archival nature of the document is evident from its yellowed pages and the careful way it's been preserved in a book or a collection, without any visible folds or tears. There is also a photograph accompanying the article, showing a large group of choir members in what appears to be their performance attire, posed for the picture.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald, dated Sunday, December 15. It shows the Christ Church Choir from Cambridge, who will be giving a Christmas recital on Thursday at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The clipping includes an article about their upcoming concert, mentioning Judson Rand as the choirmaster and organist. The choir members are dressed in traditional choir robes and are arranged in tiers, likely preparing or performing a song.

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The image shows a newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald dated Sunday, December 15, 1940. It features a photograph at the top of the Christ Church Choir from Cambridge, posed in several rows inside what appears to be a church or similar building. The choir members are dressed in white robes with dark collars and bow ties.

Beneath the photo, a caption identifies the choir and mentions W. Judson Rand, Jr. as the choirmaster and organist. Below the caption is a brief article announcing that the boys' choir of Christ Church, Cambridge, under the direction of W. Judson Rand, Jr., will give a Christmas recital on Thursday evening at 8 PM in the Germanic Museum at Harvard University. The article also lists the program of music pieces that will be performed at the concert, including works by composers such as Richard Wetz, Everett Titcomb, Johann Sebastian Bach, and George Frideric Handel.

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The image depicts a page from a newspaper or publication, specifically from The Boston Herald, dated Sunday, December 15, 1946. The page features a black-and-white photograph and accompanying text.

Photograph:

  • The photograph shows a group of young boys, likely members of the Christ Church Choir from Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • The boys are dressed in formal, coordinated attire, including white shirts, dark ties, and what appears to be dark suits or blazers.
  • They are seated and standing in rows, holding what seem to be music books or hymnals, suggesting they are preparing for or participating in a musical performance.
  • The setting appears to be indoors, with a columned structure visible in the background, indicating a formal or institutional venue.

Text:

  • The headline at the top of the page reads: "Christ Church Choir Will Give Concert."
  • Below the headline, a subheading provides additional details:
    • The choir, under the direction of J.F. Judson Rand, Jr., will perform a Christmas recital on Thursday at the Germanic Museum at Harvard University.
    • W. Judson Rand is identified as the chorusmaster and organist.
  • The article includes a brief description of the choir and the upcoming event, noting that it is a boys' choir organized and led by Judson Rand.
  • A program listing is provided, detailing the musical pieces to be performed, though the text is partially cut off and difficult to read in full.

Overall Context:

The image captures a historical moment, showcasing a Christmas concert announcement for the Christ Church Choir. The formal attire of the boys, the structured setting, and the detailed program listing reflect the importance and tradition of the event. The newspaper clipping serves as a historical document, providing insight into community cultural activities and musical performances in the mid-20th century.