Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-28
READY TO Sine
SIXTY-SIXTH PSALM
Will NJ. S. Browns Latest
Composition Said 10 be
MeritoriouS Production
ONE HUNDRED
VOICES IN CHORUS

The Sixty-sixth Psalm will be pre-
scented IN Delaware Avenue Bap-
tist Church. Delaware avenue and
West street, on Tuesday and Thurs
day evenings. March 10 and 10. The
chorus numbers over one hundred
voices, and has been thoroughly train
ed under the direction of Professor
Charles y. Edwards. The soloists
have finished their training under the
guidance Of VIII NJ. S. Brown. the
composer The admission will be by
card, and a silver offering will he
taken There has been great de-
mand for the cards Of admission Mr.
Brown is producing the Sixty-SiXth
Psalm again to satisfy numerous re-
quests received the past year A
synopsis Of this excellent orntorio
is given herewith:
"The Sixty-Sixth Psalm" set to mu-
sic by VIII NJ s. Brown.
No. /, Schorus. Make Joyful
Noise Unto God, All We Lands. Sing
For The Honor of His Name. Make
His Praise Glorious This is a beau
tiful beginning for this work, as the
chorus, with one burst of song por.
trays the exhortine voice Of David to
the people to praise God
No. ., baritone solo. Say Unto
God" An impressive SOLO, full OF
beautiful effects. and we'll suited TO
Mr.. Gossens voice. He rendered It in
such a mastery manner at tho last
production as TO leave a lasting i'm
preston on the ear
No. 3. chorus. Come See The Works
Of Cod Sung by the entire chorus,
and the wonderful musical technique
displayed here further demonstrates
the ability Of the composer.
No. 4, quartette, He Ruleth BY His
Power" This is thought to be one Of
the musical gems of the entire COM
position The melodies existing in
this work. together with the organ,
show what can be accomplished in
the musical art. The four soloists
will have an equal chance to show
their ability.
No. 5. soprano solo. 20 Bless Our
God We People" An exceptionally
fine solo, and as the high bird-like
notes Of the singer soar on high, evil
dence is given Of the quality Of mu-
steal thoughts embodied in the solo.
No. 6. bass solo and chorus (obli-
gato), FOR Thou, o God" This is
one Of the most beautiful parts OF the
composition. with tones Of the soloist
and the chorus working together
making one want to hear il over and
over again.
No. Z, soprano and alto duet, 81 Will
Go Into Thy House With Burnt Of
erings.' This is the gem OF the en-
tire composition. The sweet high
tones of the soprano and the low
melodious notes OF the alto forming
wonderful harmonies, which are
/ further enhanced by the beautiful
work from the organ.
No. s, tenor recitation. Il Will Of
l fer Unto Thee Burnt Sacrifices
No. Q, tenor solo. Come And Hear
All We That. Fear God" These two
parts require a tenor voice OF ability
and skill. Mr. Brown is proud TO
know he has such an artist as Mr..
Eaton to sing these numbers.
No 10. chorus, Il Cried Unto Him. y
This Is a great chorus and intricate.
To appreciate It. one must hear it.
No. II, alto solo, IF ! Regard In
iquity In My Heart" a little gem.
In the initial production Of the Sixty
Sixth Psalm Miss Bonner. who sang
the alto role, had TO acknowledge the
applause and repeat the solo three
times.
No. ~, chorus. blessed BE God
Amen The grand finale and closing
chorus with a forty-eight measure
/ fugno, Amen.