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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1960-1962

ARCH.2013.5.9, Rendition: 797034

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The image depicts a page from a church service program, specifically from the Harvard Epworth United Church, dated January 20. The program includes various elements of a church service, such as hymns, anthems, and prayers. Here is a detailed summary of the content:

  1. Voluntary on Old Hundredth:

    • Composer: Henry Purcell
    • Performer: Orlando Gibbons
  2. Fantasia, a Cornet Voluntary:

    • Composer: John Ferris
    • Performer: Organist
  3. Anthem, "I will exalt Thee":

    • Composer: Christopher Tye
    • Text: A religious poem expressing gratitude and praise to God for deliverance from enemies and sorrow.
  4. Motet, "Justorum Animae":

    • Composer: William Byrd
    • Text: A Latin text about the souls of the righteous being in the hand of God, with no torment touching them, and they are in peace.
  5. Festival Te Deum:

    • Composer: Benjamin Britten
    • Text: A traditional Christian hymn of praise and thanksgiving to God, including references to the glorious company of the apostles, the goodly fellowship of the prophets, and the noble army of martyrs.
  6. Cantatory X:

    • Composer: John Stanley
    • Performer: Lois Fardno, Organist

The program appears to be part of a formal church service, likely a special occasion or a regular Sunday service with a focus on traditional and classical music. The text includes both English and Latin, reflecting the liturgical traditions of the church.

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The image displays a program for a musical event at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, featuring the Harvard University Choir on January 20. The program includes several musical pieces:

  1. "Voluntary on Old Hundredth" by Henry Purcell, performed as a Cornet Voluntary.
  2. "Fantasia" by Orlando Gibbons.
  3. "I will exalt Thee" by Christopher Tye, an anthem with lyrics praising the Lord for deliverance and protection.
  4. "Tristorum Anime" by William Byrd, a motet with Latin lyrics about the souls of the righteous being in the hand of God.
  5. "Festival Te Deum" by Benjamin Britten, a celebratory setting of the traditional Christian hymun of praise.
  6. "Voluntary X" by John Stanley, performed by Lois Pardue, Organist.

The program also lists John Ferris as the organist for some of the pieces.

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The image displays a concert program from the Busch-Reisinger Museum, featuring a performance by the Harvard University Choir on January 20. The program includes several pieces of sacred music, primarily from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as a more contemporary work. Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Voluntary on Old Hundredth by Henry Purcell.
  2. Fantasia, a Cornet Voluntary by Orlando Gibbons.

Anthems:

  • "I will exalt Thee" by John Ferris (Organist) with text from Psalm 30:

    • I will exalt thee, O Lord, for thou hast defended me, and not suffered mine enemies to have their pleasure upon me.
    • O Lord, thou hast brought my soul out of hell, thou hast preserved me from them that descend into the pit.
    • Sing unto the Lord, ye that are his saints, and give thanks with a remembrance of his holiness.
    • The Lord hath heard me, and hath taken mercy upon me.
    • Thou hast turned my sorrow into joy, and compassed me with gladness.
    • Therefore my glory shall sing to thee without ceasing. O Lord my God, I shall evermore give thanks to thee.
  • "Justorum Animae" by William Byrd:

    • Justorum animae in manu Dei sunt, et non tanget illos tormentum mortis.
    • Visi sunt oculis insipientium mori; illi autem sunt in pace.
    • The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them. In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die, but they are in peace.
  • "Festival Te Deum" by Benjamin Britten:

    • We praise Thee, O God; we acknowledge Thee to be the Lord.
    • All the earth doth worship Thee, the Father everlasting.
    • To Thee all Angels cry aloud, the Heavens and all the Powers therein.
    • To Thee Cherubim and Seraphim continually do cry,
    • Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth;
    • Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty of Thy Glory.
    • The glorious company of the Apostles praise Thee.
    • The goodly fellowship of the Prophets praise Thee.
    • The noble army of Martyrs praise Thee.
    • The holy Church throughout all the world doth acknowledge Thee.
    • Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ.
    • Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father.
    • When Thou tookest upon Thee to deliver man, Thou didst not abhor the Virgin's womb.
    • When Thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death, Thou didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers.
    • Thou sittest at the right hand of God, in the Glory of the Father.
    • We believe that Thou shalt come to be our Judge.
    • We therefore pray Thee, help Thy servants whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy precious blood.
    • Make them to be numbered with Thy Saints in glory everlasting.
    • O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine heritage.
    • Govern them and lift them up forever.
    • Day by day we magnify Thee; and we worship Thy Name, ever world without end.
    • Vouchsafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin.
    • O Lord, have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us.
    • O Lord, let Thy mercy lighten upon us, as our trust is in Thee.
    • O Lord, in Thee have I trusted: let me never be confounded.

The program concludes with a note for a performance on January X by John Stanley, featuring Lois Pardue as the organist.

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The image is a page from a choral program, specifically for a concert held at the Busch-Reisinger Museum at Harvard University on January 20. The program lists several musical pieces along with their composers and performers. Here is a detailed breakdown:

  1. Voluntary on Old Hundredth:

    • Composer: Henry Purcell
    • Performed by: Orlando Gibbons
  2. Fantasia, a Cornet Voluntary:

    • Performed by: John Ferris, Organist
  3. Anthem, "I will exalt Thee":

    • Composer: Christopher Tye
    • Lyrics:
      I will exalt Thee, O Lord, for thou hast defended me, and not suffer'd mine enemies to have their pleasures upon me.
      O Lord, my God, I have cried unto Thee, and thou hast healed me.
      O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the pit, thou hast preserved me from them that descend into the pit.
      Sing unto the Lord, ye that are his saints: and give thanks with a remembrance of his holiness.
      The Lord is my helper, The Lord hath heard me, and hath taken mercy upon me.
      The Lord is my helper, The Lord is my helper.
      The Lord hath turned my sorrow into joy.
      Thou hast turned my sackcloth into joy, and hast compassed me with gladness, that my glory may sing to Thee without grief.
      O Lord my God, I shall evermore give thanks to Thee.
      
  4. Motet, "Turris eburnea":

    • Composer: William Byrd
    • Lyrics:
      Turris eburnea in manu Dei sunt, et non tanget illos tormentum mortis.
      Visi sunt oculis insipientum mori, illi autem sunt in pace.
      The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them. In sight of the unwise they seemed to die: but they are in peace.
      
  5. Festival Te Deum:

    • Composer: Benjamin Britten
    • Lyrics:
      We praise Thee, O God; we acknowledge Thee to be the Lord. All the earth doth worship Thee, the Father everlasting.
      To Thee all Angels cry aloud, the Heavens, and all the Powers therein;
      To Thee Cherubin and Seraphim continually do cry, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth; Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty of Thy glory.
      The glorious company of the Apostles praise Thee. The goodly fellowship of the Prophets praise Thee.
      The noble army of Martyrs praise Thee. The holy Church throughout all the world doth acknowledge Thee; the Father of an infinite Majesty;
      Thine honourable, true, and only Son also the Holy Ghost, the Comforter.
      Thou art the King of Glory, O Christ; Thou art the everlasting Son of the Father.
      When Thou tookest upon Thee to deliver man, Thou didst not abhor the Virgin's womb.
      When Thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death, Thou didst open the kingdom of Heaven to all believers.
      Thou sittest at the right hand of God in the glory of the Father. We believe that Thou shalt come to be our Judge.
      We therefore pray Thee, help Thy servants whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy precious blood.
      Make them to be numbered with Thy saints in glory everlasting.
      O Lord, save Thy people and bless Thine heritage. Govern them and lift them up for ever.
      Day by day we magnify Thee and we worship Thy Name, ever world without end. Vouchafe, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin.
      O Lord, have mercy upon us, as our trust is in Thee. O Lord, let me never be confounded.
      
  6. Anthem, "Juntary X":

    • Performed by: Lois Pardue, Organist
    • Composer: John Stanley

The program lists the performers and composers associated with each piece, providing a detailed schedule for the choral concert.

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The image displays an open page from a musical program or scorebook, specifically for a performance by the Harvard University Choir at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on January 20. The page lists the following pieces along with their composers and performers:

  1. Voluntary on Old Hundredth

    • Composer: Henry Purcell
    • Performer: John Ferris, Organist
  2. Fantasia, a Cornet Voluntary

    • Composer: Orlando Gibbons
    • Performer: John Ferris, Organist
  3. Anthem, "I will exalt Thee"

    • Composer: Christopher Tye
    • Text:
      I will exalt Thee, O Lord, for thou hast defended me, and not suffer'd mine enemies to have their pleasures upon me.
      O Lord, my God, I have cried unto Thee, and thou hast healed me.
      O Lord, thou hast brought my soul out of hell, thou hast preserved me from them that descend into the pit.
      Sing unto the Lord, ye that are his saints, and give thanks with a remembrance of his holiness.
      The Lord hath heard me, and hath taken mercy upon me.
      The Lord is my helper, therefore shall I not fear what man can do unto me.
      Thou hast turned my sorrow into joy, thou hast compassed me with gladness, that my glory may sing to Thee without grief.
      O Lord my God, I will give thanks to Thee for ever.
      
  4. Motet, "Tustorum Animae"

    • Composer: William Byrd
    • Text (Latin):
      Justorum animae in manu Dei sunt, et non tanget illos tormentum mortis.
      Visi sunt oculis insipientium mori, illi autem sunt in pace.
      
  5. Festival Te Deum

    • Composer: Benjamin Britten
    • Text (excerpt):
      We praise Thee, O God; we acknowledge Thee to be the Lord.
      All the earth doth worship Thee, the Father overlasting.
      To Thee all Angels cry aloud, the heavens, and all the powers therein;
      To Thee Cherubin and Seraphim continually do cry,
      Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth; heaven and earth are full of the majesty of Thy glory.
      The glorious company of the Apostles praise Thee.
      The goodly fellowship of the Prophets praise Thee.
      The noble army of Martyrs praise Thee.
      
  6. Voluntary X

    • Composer: John Stanley
    • Performer: Lois Pardue, Organist

The page also includes a small note indicating the date of the performance and the venue, along with the names of the composers and organists.

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The image shows a page from a musical program or score from a choir performance. The page is titled and includes various musical works and their performers.

  1. Program Header:

    • Busch-Reisinger Museum
    • Harvard University Choir
    • January 20
  2. Works and Performers:

    • Voluntary on Old Hundredth:

      • Henry Purcell (noted as the composer)
    • Fantasia, a Cornet Voluntary:

      • Orlando Gibbons (composer)
    • John Ferris, Organist (likely conducting or playing the organ for these pieces)

    • Anthem, "I will exalt Thee":

      • Christopher Tye (composer)
      • Text: A traditional English anthem praising God for His protection and mercy.
      • Verse includes references to God’s deliverance, healing, and the joy of salvation.
    • Notet, "Tustorum Animae":

      • William Byrd (composer)
      • Latin text: "Pray for the souls of the faithful departed who are now in peace."
    • Festival Te Deum:

      • Benjamin Britten (composer)
      • Text: A traditional Te Deum, praising God for His glory, mercy, and salvation.
  3. Voluntary X:

    • John Stanley (likely the composer)
    • Lois Pardue, Organist (organist for this piece)

The page is a part of a musical program that includes a mixture of traditional and contemporary compositions, showcasing the work of various composers and performers associated with the Harvard University Choir. The page is neatly organized and appears to be part of a larger concert program.

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This is an image of a printed program or booklet for a musical performance. The header at the top indicates that it pertains to the Busch-Reisinger Museum and Harvard University Choir with the date January 20, although the year isn't visible.

The program includes a variety of classical pieces:

  • "Voluntary on Old Hundredth" by Henry Purcell
  • "Fantasia, a Cornet Voluntary" by Orlando Gibbons
  • "Anthem, 'I will exalt Thee'" by Christopher Tye
  • "Motet, 'Iustorum Animae'" by William Byrd
  • "Festival Te Deum" by Benjamin Britten
  • "Voluntary X" by John Stanley

Each piece is accompanied by lyrics or descriptions of the pieces where applicable. For example, "Anthem, 'I will exalt Thee'" includes several lines of religious-themed lyrics expressing gratitude and praise.

The organist mentioned for "Anthem, 'I will exalt Thee'" is John Ferris, and the organist for "Voluntary X" is Lois Pardue.

The overall layout and font suggest a formal event, typically associated with classical music performances or choral works, and the presence of religious texts within the music indicates that the pieces may have a sacred or liturgical context.

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This image shows a typed program or sheet associated with the Harvard University Choir and the Busch-Reisinger Museum. It appears to be a music concert program that lists various musical pieces, performers, and composers or arrangers.

The text includes:

  • The title or header: "Harvard University Choir" and "Busch-Reisinger Museum"
  • Date: January 20
  • Musical pieces with composers:
    • "Voluntary on Old Hundredth" by Henry Purcell
    • "Fantasia, a Cornet Voluntary" by Orlando Gibbons, with John Ferriss as Organist
    • Anthem, "I Will Exalt Thee" by Christopher Tye, with the full lyrics provided
    • Motet, "Iustorum Animae" by William Byrd, with text in Latin and English translation
    • Festival Te Deum by Benjamin Britten, with the full English text provided
    • "Voluntary X" by John Stanley, with Lois Pardue as Organist

The document emphasizes the choir's performance pieces, providing lyrics and credits to the composers and organists. It includes sacred and classical choral works with musical and religious themes.

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The image shows an open book, likely a program or booklet, featuring a page with text related to a musical performance. The page includes the following details:

Header Information:

  • Busch-Reisinger Museum
  • Harvard University Choir
  • January 20
  • Voluntary on Old Hundredth
  • Fantasia, a Cornet Voluntary
  • John Ferris, Organist

Musical Pieces and Composers:

The page lists several musical works, each attributed to a composer, along with the organist or performer where applicable:

  1. Anthem, "I will exalt Thee"

    • Composer: Christopher Tye
    • Organist: John Ferris
  2. Motet, "Iustorum Animae"

    • Composer: William Byrd
  3. Festival Te Deum

    • Composer: Benjamin Britten
    • Organist: Lois Pardue
  4. Voluntary X

    • Composer: John Stanley
    • Organist: Lois Pardue

Textual Content:

Each musical piece is accompanied by a short excerpt of lyrics or a description:

  • "I will exalt Thee" by Christopher Tye:
    A hymn-like text expressing gratitude and praise to God, emphasizing themes of deliverance, mercy, and joy.

  • "Iustorum Animae" by William Byrd:
    A Latin motet with a translation provided:
    "The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and there shall no torment touch them. In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die, but they are in peace."

  • "Festival Te Deum" by Benjamin Britten:
    A hymn of praise and adoration, acknowledging God as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It includes references to angels, the earth, heaven, and the majesty of God's glory.

  • Voluntary X by John Stanley:
    Not accompanied by lyrics in this excerpt, but likely a piece of instrumental music.

Design and Layout:

  • The text is neatly typed and formatted in a clean, formal style, typical of a concert program or musical score booklet.
  • The page is part of a larger document, as indicated by the visible edge of another page on the left side of the image.
  • The background appears to be a neutral, light-colored surface, possibly a table or desk, with a subtle texture visible.

Overall Context:

The image depicts a program or booklet for a musical performance by the Harvard University Choir, featuring a variety of sacred and choral works by notable composers such as Christopher Tye, William Byrd, Benjamin Britten, and John Stanley. The inclusion of both lyrics and composer attributions suggests this is a formal presentation of the repertoire for the event.

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The image shows an open book with two pages visible. The left page is titled "Voluntary on Old Hundredth Fantasia, a Cornet Voluntary" and features a musical score with lyrics. The right page is titled "Motet, 'Iustorum Animae'" and also contains a musical score with lyrics. The text on the pages is in black and white and appears to be a religious hymn or anthem. The book is titled "Harvard University Choir" and has a date of January 20 on the right page.