Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1869-03-16
National Peace Jubilee and Musical FESTIVAL
CHORUS CIRCULAR NO. j.

CHORUS CIRCULAR NO. i.
BosroN, March 10th, 1869.
The undersigned, at the solicitation of
the management, has undertaken the ar
rangcment and organization Of the Chorus
of the National Peace Jubilee, to occur
in this city on Tuesday,, Wednesday and
Thursday, June 18th, 10th and 18th,
1869. To insure its success, it is neces-
sary to secure the cooperation and parti-
cipation of the musical people OF the
Country, and to this end this Circular is
issued.
1t is desirable, that where no Choral
Societies exist, they should Immediately
be formed, to consist of not less than six
teen voices, and that great care should
be exercised in the selection of singers,
in order that none be admitted who can
not sing ordinary church music at sight,
and that none be rejected who may be
really available in the Choruses to be
sung on this occasion.
When such organization is made, a
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Librari-
an and Pianist should be chosen, and a
Musical Director, who must be able to
furnish satisfactory evidence of his fitness
for the position, through it would be pre-
ferable for him to visit us at Boston, as
soon as may be after appointment, as a
personal interview would be much more
satisfactory, and at the same time he
could attend a rehearsal Of the Boston
Chorus, and learn the manner of produc-
ing the Choruses and the tempt.
AS soon as such organization are report
ed to us, with the number Of singers upon
each part, and full list of officers, the
music will be sent, bound in complete
order, free Of charge, and Societies will
be allowed to retain the same at the close
of the Festival. 1t will be seen that in
this way, each Society will obtain the
nucleus of a libary of music for choral
practice, without expense, and a collec-
tion Of Choruses from the best Oratorios
of the Great Masters. In view of future
similar festivals, and the improvement
of the musical taste of the public gener-
orally, the awakening of "a greater inter-
est in Art, and the attainment of a higher
standard in sacred music, these advanta-
ges cannot be too highly estimated.
The Choruses to be sung are as fol-
lows: "Achieved is the Glorious Work, I"
"The Heavens are Telling" and the
Marvellous Work" from Hydn's Crea-
tion !" And the Glory of the Lord, I"
"Glory to Cod and the "Hallcluiah
Chorus" from Handel's Messiah; He
watching over Israel" and g Thanks be
to God" from Mendelessohn's Elijah /;
''Sleepers, Wake" and ITO God on high,
from Memberships 81. Paul; "Sce the
Conquering Hero comes" from Handel's
Judas Maccabeus /; prayer" from Ros-
sini's Moses m Eyypt !; Lather's Choral,
"a Strong Castle is our God )" "Gloria, !"
from Mozart's TrelM Mass and the
F." InAammatus," from Rossini's StaJat
Mater.
The proportion which it is desired to
establish is as follows: 8 Sopranos, 7
Altos, 5 Tenors, and 6 Bassos, but the
volume of tone in each of the parts must
be as nearly equal as possible. The same
proportion to be observed in the organ
ization of either samll or large bodies of
singers.
1t will be Of great advantage for the
choral organizations of neighboring places
to meet together, for general rehearsal,
at least once before the Festival, for in
this way greater unity of action and tempo
can best be be obtained, and whenever
such an arrangement is made, we will ar
range if desired, and if deemed practical
BILE at the time, for Mr.. Carl Zerrahn to
be present and direct the same.
Ample accommodations will be provid-
cd for lodging and entertaining the ladies
and gentlemen of the Chorus, at the low
est possible expense to them. The Rail-
road fares will undoubtedly be at half
price, and the tickets will probably be
made good for period extending at least
up to July 9th. Full particulars on this
point will, however, be given in the next
circular, which will also contain all nee
essary information upon EVERY POINT in
connection with the Festival.
Members Of Chorus, from any part of
the country, will be allowed to visit the
rehearsals Of the Boston Chorus, at Mu-
sic Hail. under Carl Zerrahn, upon ap.
plication to the undersigned for tickets
for the same, fr.g
Members of the great Chorus will be
entitled to free admission to the entile
Festival, (which will probably be contin-
ued beyond the time specified above and