Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-10-19
MUSICAL

On the eth and 2Sih of September. a Musical
Convention was holden, agreeably g. previous no.
tice, al Caslleton. The choirs from Pawlet. Bran.
don, Casile,on and the Baplis, and Congregational
choirs from Hniland, and also sinceIs from other
neighboring towns, IN all about one hundred and
thltty. were in attendance.
Alter prayer, by tie Rev. Mr.. Walker of Ru,land.
the Conventlon was organised 10y The appointment,
OF Rev. Mr.. Plumb Of Pawle, President General
Hopkins of Rutland and DR.. Howard of Benson
Nlce Presidents, and Israel Dayey o. Castle,on.
Secretary.
Ezra June Esq Of Brandon. DIR. G. Uough,on IF
Paw let. Rev. DIR. Hooker Of Bennington. Rev. Har.
vey Higley OF Casileton, and Rev. Mr.. Walker
were appointed n committee TO prepare resolutions
for the consideration Of the Convention.
DR.. Houghton, Mr.. June, Mr.. Colburn of Castle
ton, MIR. Bennett Of Rutland, and Mr.. Martin of
Poultncy were appointed to designate som , suitayle
person 10 lake charge Of the exercises in singing
They proposed VIM. e.. Benton oft,asilcton,
Most of the time, Mr.. Benton presided Al, The or
gan, wheo, at his request, Mr.. Rust of Rmlsnd. Mr..
Lewis Warner OF Pawlet. Mr.. June and ut. Wins
low OF Pl,tsiord. in turn, took the lead.
Both days, the sessions were principally occupied
il singing. The whole body of singers were. n part
oil the time, exercised together, aud the several
chuils, also, sung separately. under the direction of
their respective leaders. This arrangement added
much 20 the interest of the exercises. Each choir
lad a favorable opportunity 10 exhibit their musical
talents and requirements. The performances were
tNitllrIlk. i l' iffffS 81 MUSIC were iPtStBI WITH
the melodies OF highly cultivated and well d~iscipiin-
cd cholrs.
Justice requires the Acknowledgement, that the
STANDARD at church music. IN ihis vicinity. has been
much elevated, by tho instruction and ehotls OF
NessiS. Warner, liust and Benton.
On the 81 day ia the forenoon. DIR. Hooker deliv-
cred an address. adapted 10 the occasion. II was
listened 10 with great interest. A copy for public
alton was requested. and granted.
The committee for that purpose reported The fol.
lowing resolutions which were adopted
EssOtred, That Inc cultivation Of the ART Of sacred
music, AMI the practical application oft TO the pur-
poses OF puolic worship, ought 10 enlist and employ
tic talents and energies Of Inc best educated, and
most intelligent portions Of the community.
Res0tccf, That an essential qualification for sing
ing sacred truths, and sentiments, is a heartfelt es.
teen for them.
Reseired. Tha; in The performance Of sacred mu-
SIC, the senilmeni embodied 10 the poetry, or words
sung, Is OF paramoLnt Importance, and should never
be sacrificed 10 give place, or effect to the execu-
non OF The mere mechanical structure OF the music.
Rcsoircd~ That the frequent alterations made in
old standard pieces OF music. by editors Of books of
music. Is IN act OF great injustice 10 the authors Of
such pieces, as well as a burhensomo inconven-
fence 10 staging ch0irs. and a serons de,riment 10
The cause of song.
Rescued, That a choir should be acquainted with,
and comprehend The expression and spirit, OF a piece
Of music, before attempting 10 perturm i, as a part
Of divine worship.
The following Resolutions introduced by individ-
uals were also adopted
BY Dr.. Hooker,
RsSoired. That instruction 10 music is necessary
10 a complete education.
RegaiceA, Thai tie relation, in which teachers OF
music, clorlStUTs and ctinirs stand TO the interests Of
religion, requires, that IN TIC sanctuary, the family
and the clnsei. ihey lie aiectiona.eiy aud earnestly
remembered beiure The throne OF grace.
BY Nr. Plumb,
ReSoired, That the frequent republication Of
books consisting chiefly Of music, which has been
long before the public, and which, therefore, should
he regarded as public property, in'erspersed with a
few new pieces, and that under the euise or pre-
lsnee of improvement. operates as a borihensome
and unjusi tax upon these who wish 20 keep pace
S.ih iIe advancement made IN the science.
Rcsofrsd. That, as 4 far more cheap and honest
way Ia secure advancement IN the srieuce of sacred
song, we regard a as a desidera,sm o. have. IN Ne"
England. q sacred music periodical well edited
~sirh may serve as a regular medium Tor phl''n2
oar cholfs a. possession oi tic Improvements 81 me
dav. aul uf ihe most valuable compositions Of .isfng
authors.
The resolutions elected a very animated ard in
lefesunC discussion. ia which NeSsrs Heokef-
Plumb, June, Rasi, Spencer of C%1sieton. Deacon
seulii. ~. lrib-ook snt Rev. NJ. Caves OF sud
bufy paniciraie4.
DR.. Hooker ssa addressed ths Goavranon IN the
evening. Tbs audience, IA siieoaance. dnu'g Tie
whole line, We .sFge. and was increasing ~ 10
ihs filae Of zdjsurn meet.
After rrsyrr .gthe Prssii--i. be eioir aHd tIr
couceeaIoa iogaei - sineing Oh Hnpto~f ani
re CaHg.Aa DoEo.ogy It Sc cose = Wht D hte