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Busch-Reisinger Museum Scrapbook, 1971-1972

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The image is a page from a program booklet for a choral performance by the Ralph H. Farris Chorale. The program includes a list of musical pieces and the names of the performers. The event took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum on 3 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, on December 7, 1971, at 8 PM.

The program is divided into two main sections:

  1. Recital in F:

    • Ist Responsorium of Advent Sunday, "Circum Civitas" (Int. Ictus + Magnificat): Palestrina
    • O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Ist. C. French Franciscan Processional): Arranged by Willcocks
    • Variations on the Theme "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming": Distler
    • Silent Night: Arranged by Gruber/Willcocks
  2. Magnificat:

    • Composed by C.F.E. Bach
    • Performers:
      • Magnificat (Chorus)
      • Mary-Jo Steffes (Soprano)
      • Henry Wing (Tenor)
      • Roy Kelley (Countertenor)
      • Jeanine Kelley (Soprano)
      • Barbara Haydn (Alto)
      • Et Resurrexit (Soprano)
      • Henry Wing (Tenor)
      • Suscepit Israel (Alto)
      • Et Gloria Patri (Chorus)
      • Et in Sæcula (Chorus)

The instrumentalists include:

  • 1st Violin: Inge Angler
  • 2nd Violin: Gretchen Frauenberger
  • Violin: Joan Comstock
  • Cello: Leah Lowerstein
  • Flute: Laurel Santaire

The performance was directed by Ralph Farris, with Wendy Farris serving as the organist.

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The image shows a page from a program or score for "The Ralph H. Farris Chorale." The page is detailing the musical selections and the performers involved in the performance scheduled for December 7, 1971, at 3:00 PM at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Mass.

Here are the musical pieces listed:

  1. Toccata in F
    • It Responsoy of Advent Sunday, Office of Matins (adapted from the Magnificat)
    • O Come, O Come Emmanuel (15th c. French Franciscan Processional)
    • Variations on the Theme "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"
    • Silent Night

The composers and arrangers for these pieces are:

  • Bach: Palestrina
  • arr. Willcocks
  • Dietler
  • Gruber/Willcocks
  1. Magnificat
    • C.F.E. Bach

The Magnificat includes several choral parts and soloists:

  • Magnificat (Chorus): Mary-Jo Steffes
  • Quia Recexit (Soprano): Mary-Jo Steffes
  • Quia Fecit Misericordiam (Tenor): Henry Wing
  • Et Miserecordia (Chorus)
  • Facit Potentiam (Baritone): Roy Kelley
  • Delectatur Potentes (Tenor): Henry Wing
  • Succeit Israel (Alto): Barbara Hayes
  • Gloria Patri (Chorus): Barbara Hayes
  • Sit Ut Erat (Chorus)

Instrumentalists and their parts:

  • 1st Violin: Inke Angler
  • 2nd Violin: Gretchen Frauenberger
  • Viola: Jean Comstock
  • Cello: Leah Lowenstein
  • Flute: Laurel Santire

The directors and organist are:

  • Ralph Farris, Director
  • Henry Farris, Organist

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The image shows a program for a choral event by "The Ralph H. Faris Chorale," held on December 7, 1971, at 8 PM. The event took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 35 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Mass. The program lists the following performances:

  1. Toccatta in F by Bach
  2. 1st Responsory of Advent Sunday, Office of Matins (adapted from Magnificat) by Palestrina
  3. O Come, O Come Emmanuel (15th c. French Franciscan Processional) arranged by Willcocks
  4. Variations on the Theme "Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming" by Dietler
  5. Silent Night by Gruber/Willcocks

Following this, the program includes a performance of the "Magnificat" by C.P.E. Bach, with various sections sung by the chorus and soloists:

  • Magnificat (Chorus)
  • Et Exsultavit (Soprano) performed by Mary-Jo Steffes
  • Quia Feicit Mihi Magna (Tenor) performed by Henry Wing
  • Et Misericordia (Chorus)
  • Fecit Potentiam (Bass) performed by Roy Kelley
  • Deposuit Potentes (Tenor, Bass) performed by Henry Wing and Jeanine Kelley
  • Suscepit Israel (Alto) performed by Barbara Hayes
  • Gloria Patri (Chorus)
  • Sicut Erat (Chorus)

The performers included:

  • 1st Violin: Inge Engler
  • 2nd Violin: Gretchen Frauenberger
  • Viola: Jean Comstock
  • Cello: Leah Lowenstein
  • Flute: Laurel Santmyer

The event was directed by Ralph Faris, with Henry Faris as the organist.

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The image is of a program for a choral performance by "The Ralph H. Farris Chorale." Here are the details:

Performance Program

Prelude Music:

  1. Toccata in F - Bach
  2. 1st Responsory of Advent Sunday, "Critico of Matina" (adapted from a Magnificat) - Palestrina
  3. O Come O Come Emmanuel (15th c. French Franciscan Processional) - arr. Willcocks
  4. Variations on the Theme "Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming" - Dietter
  5. Silent Night - Gruber/Willcocks

Main Performance:

Magnificat - C.P.E. Bach

Soloists:
  • Magnificat (Chorus)
  • Quia Respexit (Soprano) - Mary Jo Steffes
  • Quia Fecit Mihi Magna (Tenor) - Henry Wing
  • Et Misericordia (Chorus)
  • Fecit Potentiam (Baritone) - Roy Kelley
  • Deposuit Potentes (Tenor) - Henry Wing
  • Suscepit Israel (Alto, Soprano) - Jeanine Kelley, Barbara Hayes
  • Gloria Patri (Chorus)
  • Sicut Erat (Chorus)
Instrumentalists:
  • 1st Violin: Inke Engler
  • 2nd Violin: Gretchen Frauenberger
  • Viola: Jean Comstock
  • Cello: Leah Lowenstein
  • Flute: Laurel Santmire

Personnel:

  • Director: Ralph Farris
  • Organist: Nancy Farris

Venue and Date:

  • Location: Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Mass.
  • Date and Time: December 7, 1971, at 3 PM

The program showcases a mix of Baroque music and traditional Christmas pieces, with both choral and instrumental performances. The primary work performed is the "Magnificat" by C.P.E. Bach, featuring several soloists and instrumental accompaniment.

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The image shows a page from a program booklet for a choral performance by the Ralph H. Farris Chorale. The performance took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 33 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, on December 7, 1971, at 8 PM.

The program includes the following pieces:

  1. Toccata in F by Bach
  2. Introit Responsory of Advent Sunday, Office of Matins adapted from the Magnificat
  3. O Come, O Come Emmanuel (15th-century French Franciscan Processional)
  4. Variations On The Theme "Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming" by Dietler
  5. Silent Night arranged by Gruber/Willcocks

The second section of the program is dedicated to the Magnificat by C.P.E. Bach, with the following soloists and roles:

  • Magnificat (Chorus)
  • Quia Respexit (Soprano): Mary-Jo Steffes
  • Quia Fecit Mihi Magna (Tenor): Henry Wing
  • Et Misericordia (Chorus)
  • Fecit Potentiam (Bass): Roy Kelley
  • Deposuit Potentes (Tenor): Henry Wing
  • Suscepit Israel (Alto): Jeanine Kelley
  • Gloria Patri (Chorus)
  • Et Verbum Caro (Chorus)

Instrumentalists include:

  • 1st Violin: Inke Angler
  • Viola: Jean Comstock
  • 2nd Violin: Gretchen Frauenberger
  • Cello: Leah Lowenstein
  • Flute: Laurel Santamire

The performance was directed by Ralph Farris, with Henry Farris as the organist. The program also includes a note about the arrangement of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" by Palestrina, arranged by William H. Willcocks.

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The image shows an open page from a program or sheet music for a choral performance by the "Ralph H. Farris Chorale." The page lists several pieces that will be performed, along with the composers and specific details for each piece.

Here's a detailed summary:

  1. Toccatas in F

    • Introit Responsory of Advent Sunday, Office of Matins (adapted from a Magnificat) by Bach.
  2. Other Works:

    • "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" (15th-century French Franciscan Processional) by Palestrina, arranged by Willcocks.
    • Variations on the theme "Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming" by Dieter.
    • "Silent Night" by Gruber/Willcocks.
  3. Magnificat:

    • This is a choral piece by C.F.E. Bach, with the following parts:
      • Magnificat (Chorus)
      • Quia Respexit (Soprano) by Mary-Jo Steffes
      • Quia Fecit Mihi Magna (Tenor) by Henry Wing
      • Et Misericordia (Chorus)
      • Fecit Potentiam (Baritone) by Roy Kelley
      • Dein Exultavit (Tenor) by Henry Wing, (Soprano) by Jeanine Kelley
      • Suscepit Israel (Alto) by Barbara Hayes
      • Gloria Patri (Chorus)
      • Sicut Erat (Chorus)
  4. Instrumentalists:

    • 1st Violin: Inge Angler
    • Viola: Jean Comstock
    • 2nd Violin: Gretchen Frauenberger
    • Cello: Leah Lowenstein
    • Flute: Laurel Santire
  5. Conductors and Organist:

    • Ralph Farris, Director
    • Henry Farris, Organist
  6. Venue and Date:

    • The performance is scheduled to take place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, located at 24 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
    • The date of the performance is December 7, 1971, at 3:30 PM.

The page also includes a note on the right side about the use of a specific program and its relevance to the performance, suggesting that the sheet music might be for educational or reference purposes.

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This image shows a typed program sheet for a musical performance by "THE RALPH H. FARRIS CHORALE."

The program includes the following pieces and composers:

  • Toccata in F by Bach
  • 1st Responsory of Advent Sunday, Office of Matins (adapted from a Magnificat) by Palestrina
  • O Come, O Come Emmanuel (15th century French Franciscan Processional) arranged by Willcocks
  • Variations on the Theme "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" by Dietler
  • Silent Night by Gruber/Willcocks

There is a section titled "MAGNIFICAT" by C. P. E. Bach, listing vocal soloists for various parts:

  • Soprano: Mary-Jo Steffes
  • Tenor: Henry Wing
  • Chorus: Univ. Fect Mini Magna, Henry Wing
  • Chorus: Joeline Kelley
  • Alto: Barbara Hayes
  • Chorus: Gloria Patri
  • Chorus: Scout Erat

Instrumentalists listed include:

  • 1st Violin: Inge Engler
  • 2nd Violin: Gretchen Frauenberger
  • Viola: Jean Constocha
  • Cello: Leah Lowenstein
  • Flute: Laurel Sartmire

At the bottom, it notes Ralph Farris as Director and Nancy Farris as Organist.

The performance took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum, 29 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Mass., on December 7, 1971, at 8 PM.

There is a clipped newspaper article tucked into the book on the right side, partially visible but not fully readable.

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This image shows an open booklet or program with text on the right-hand page. The text includes titles of musical pieces, names of composers, arrangers, and performers. The top of the page reads "THE RALPH H. FARRIS CHORALE." The musical works listed include pieces by Bach and others, where soloists and instrumentalists are named for a performance of 'Magnificat'. Details of the venue and date for the performance are provided at the bottom: "Busch-Reisinger Museum 25 Kirkland Street Cambridge, Mass. December 7, 1971 at 8 PM".

To the right side of the page, there's a small old yellowed piece of paper with some text on it, but the text is not fully legible due to the angle and blurriness. It looks like an additional note or perhaps a bookmark.

The left-hand page is blank, and the pages are off-white with some signs of age-related discoloration. The book's spine seems to be somewhat worn as well, indicating it might be an older publication or program.

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The image shows an open book titled "The Ralph H. Farris Chorale." The page displayed appears to be a program or a listing of musical pieces and performers for a performance. Here is a detailed description:

Title and Header:

  • The title at the top of the page reads "THE RALPH H. FARRIS CHORALE."

Musical Pieces and Composers:

The page lists several musical works along with their composers:

  1. "Toccata in F" – Bach
  2. "Int Responsory of Advent Sunday Office of Matins (adapted from Magnificat)" – Palestrina
  3. "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" (Ist c. Franciscan Processional) – Art. Willcocke
  4. "Variations on the Theme 'Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming'" – Dietzter
  5. "Silent Night" – Gruber/Willcocke

Magnificat:

The section labeled "MAGNIFICAT" lists the performers for the piece "Magnificat" by C.P.E. Bach:

  • Mary-Jo Steffes (Soprano)
  • Henry Wing (Tenor)
  • Roy Kelley (Baritone)
  • Barbara Hayes (Alto)
  • Jeanine Kelley (Soprano)

Additional Performers:

The program also lists performers for instrumental parts:

  • 1st Violin: Inge Engler
  • 2nd Violin: Gretchen Frauenberger
  • Viola: Jean Comstock
  • Cello: Leah Lowenstein
  • Flute: Laurel Sarmire

Director and Organist:

  • Ralph Farris, Director
  • Nancy Farris, Organist

Event Details:

  • Venue: Busch-Reisinger Museum, 25 Kirkland Street, Cambridge, Mass.
  • Date and Time: December 7, 1971, at 8 PM

Design and Layout:

  • The page is printed on clean, white paper with a simple, organized layout.
  • The text is typed or printed in a clear, legible font.
  • There is a faint, handwritten note in the margin on the right side, which appears to be a personal annotation or reminder.

Overall Context:

This appears to be a program or schedule for a choral performance by the Ralph H. Farris Chorale, featuring a variety of classical and sacred music pieces, with detailed credits for performers and composers. The event took place at the Busch-Reisinger Museum in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on December 7, 1971.

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The image shows an open book, likely a program or a script, with handwritten text on white pages. The book is titled "THE RALPH H. FARRIS CHORALE." The text includes details about a musical performance, such as the names of the pieces to be performed, the composers, and the performers. The page also includes information about the event's date, time, and location. The book has a green spine and is placed on a gray surface.