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Music Titles from PineTree Press
Here is your online store for rare and unusual American music!
These publications are designed for Musicians, Students, Teachers, Research Scholars, Historians, and General Readers.
Most of the items listed below are only available HERE -- and are not available in bookstores.
PineTree Press is affiliated with these web sites:
These publications would make ideal gifts for musicians or anyone interested in American music or history.
All the titles below were written or compiled by Roger L. Hall, a highly respected composer, editor, singer, lecturer, and music preservationist.
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Items in Green are New Publications.
Items in Red are On Sale until 30 April 2008.
* = Includes Free Audio Files or CD-R
A. E-books and Monographs:
Nos. Titles
101. [NEW] E-book: *"Dream World" - Songs, Poems, and Stories
102. E-book: "Following the Stars" - Music & Memories of Hopalong Cassidy
103. Monograph: *MAJESTY - William Billings and The Stoughton Musical Society [Limited supply]
104. Monograph: *Music in Stoughton: A Brief Survey
105. E-book:*The Story of 'SIMPLE GIFTS' -- Joseph Brackett's Shaker Dance Song
B. Music Guides:
106. *Celebrate, Rejoice and Sing!: Christmas Music in America (2nd edition) [SOLD OUT/ CDs available]
107. [NEW] *A Guide to Film Music - Songs and Scores (3rd edition)
108. *A Guide to George Gershwin (2nd edition)
109. *A Guide to Shaker Music (6th edition)
110. *Remembering Radio: Great Songwriters and Singers
C. Music Collections:
111. "The Best Choice" -- A Sampling of American Communal Hymns (2nd edition)
112. "Come Life, Shaker Life"-- The Life and Music by Elder Issachar Bates
113. For the Love of Zion - Thirty Shaker Spirituals for Solo Quartet or SATB Chorus
114. How Happy Are They -- Twelve Shaker Spirituals from Kentucky and Ohio
D. CD-Rs:
115. PTM 1001: Come, Gentle Peace -- Music by Roger Hall
116. PTM 1006: Early American Songster -- From Psalm Tunes to Patriotic Odes
117. PTM 1007: American Choral Sampler
118. PTM 1008: Singing New Englanders -- From The Pilgrims to The Shakers
119. PTM 1009: America in Song, Vol. I -- American Revolution to World War I
120. PTM 1010: America in Song, Vol. II -- The Civil War to Cold War
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A. E-books and
Monographs
101. [NEW]"Dream World" - Songs, Poems and Stories (2007)
llustrated eBook with additional poems, photos and music files (postage included) = $15.00
Written by songwriter and poet, Roger Hall, it contains an autobiographical collection of his 16 song lyrics, 30 poems and 6 stories from the 1940s to 1970s.
It is playable on a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive of any computer with Microsoft Word or compatible software installed.
Included are these Special Features: over 100 additional photos, 25 additional poems, and 30 audio files including songs written by Roger during the 1960s and 1970s.
The stories cover these events in his life:
*his youth as a cowboy fan whose favorites were Gene Autry, Hopalong Cassidy, Tex Ritter and Roy Rogers. Also how he met Hopalong Cassidy and was on the cover of Look magazine in 1950.
*his first singing in a glee club at a military academy located in a castle called "OHEKA" named for the wealthy financier who built it, Otto Kahn, known as "The King of New York." Kahn's castle was the second largest residence ever built in the U.S.A.
*his fond memories of growing up listening to the radio, watching TV and going to the movies.
*his watching the national TV debut of Elvis Presley in 1956 and Roger's later working for the disc jockey, Bill Randle, who introduced Elvis on TV in that year.
*his years as a struggling pop songwriter and his search of female companionship.
*and his friendship with the Shakers and arranging the historic meeting of them with the distinguished composer Aaron Copland in 1974.
These are titles of the six stories:
- "Growing Up in Bloomfield"
- "EMA at OHEKA"
- "Lonely Boy at Home"
- "Electric Elvis and Bill Randle"
- "Struggling Songwriter"
- "Meeting the Shakers"
Your order will come with a personally signed card by the author.
Get your copy of this special illustrated e-book on CD-ROM now!
To hear the e-book title song, "Dream World,"click on this link:
102. "Following the Stars" - Music & Memories of Hopalong Cassidy (2005)
Illustrated e-book with additional photos = $10.00 (postage included)
The Look magazine dated August 29, 1950 has
Hopalong Cassidy
on the cover with a young boy sitting on his lap.
You may have wondered -- who was that boy on the Look magazine cover?
That little Hoppy fan was Roger Hall.
To celebrate that anniversary, he has written and compiled an illustrated e-book.
Roger writes about meeting Hoppy in 1950 and being on the cover of Look magazine with Hoppy, and there's a great color photo of that magazine cover too.
Here are the Contents of the e-book:
- Preface
- Here He Comes! Hopalong Cassidy!
- Hoppy and Me - A Mystery Story
- Hopalong Cassidy on Records
- Songs in Hopalong Cassidy Films
- Music, Music Directors, and Singing Groups
- Meeting Mrs. Hopalong Cassidy and the Hopalong Cassidy Festivals
- Photo Album from Hopalong Cassidy Festivals, Cambridge, Ohio
- Notes and Additional Information
- About the Author
There are also 50 great color and black & white photos in this e-book, playable on a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive of any computer with Microsoft Word or compatible software installed.
Any or all of the pages may be printed out and read away from your computer.
If you have any questions, write to:
This e-book has the personal story of a Hoppy fan who has remained loyal for over 50 years!
Click on this link to order your copy now at the
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103. *MAJESTY: Being a Discussion of FACTS and FICTION about WILLIAM BILLINGS and The STOUGHTON MUSICAL SOCIETY (2000) [Limited Supply]
This monograph concerns the life and music of America's first important choral composer, William Billings (1746-1800).
A photocopy of this monograph is available for $15.00.
MAJESTY is the title of one of the pieces by Billings which was one of the favorites of The Stoughton Musical Society, founded in 1786.
In addition to the details of his life and music, the monograph also contains old maps and illustrations from American tunebooks.
There is also a CD-R available separately from the
American Music Recordings Collection.
Here are the contents of the monograph:
PART ONE: William Billings - His Life and His Music
1. Family Tree
2. Parents
3. Wife and Children
4. Occupations
5. Revolutionary Patriot
6. Singing Master and Composer
PART TWO: William Billings and Old Stoughton
7. The Singing School
8. The Stoughton Musical Society
9. First Tunebook
10. Second Tunebook
11. Chicago World's Exposition Concerts
12. Billings Tunes in Stoughton Concerts (1876-1986)
Notes
Bibliography
Discography
These are the tracks from the American Music Recordings Collection CD-R titled,
"Best
of William Billings"
I. Five Billings Favorites
1. Thus Saith the High, the Lofty
One (Canon, 1770)
2. MAJESTY (1778)
3. CHESTER (1778 & 1786 - introduced by Paul Revere
Bell)
4. DAVID'S LAMENTATION (1778)
5. THANKSGIVING ANTHEM (1794)
II. Radio Program
6. "A Note to You" (WGBH) - Roger Hall, guest; September 22, 1985
III. Billings Music from OSMS Bicentennial Concert, April 1986
7. MODERN MUSIC (1781)
8. STOUGHTON (1770)
9. CLAREMONT (1794)
10. ANTHEM FROM SUNDRY SCRIPTURES (1781)
11. ASSURANCE (1781)
12. EUROCLYDON (ANTHEM FOR MARINERS)(1781)
IV. Radio Interview
13. WGBH-FM: "Morning Pro Musica" with
Robert J. Lurtsema, November 7, 1986 - guests: Roger Hall and David
McKay.
14. WGBH-FM: CHARITY (1794)
V. Town Tunes and New Tunes
15. SHARON (1778) - edited by Roger Hall
16. STOUGHTON (1770) - edited by Roger Hall
17. THE PLEASURES OF VARIETY (1980) - music by Roger Hall, based
on text by William Billings
18. DEDICATION (1986) - music by Roger Hall, text from The
Continental Harmony, 1794
VI. Radio Tributes
19. O God My Heart is Fixed - WCRB-FM,
Boston, MA, October 7, 1986
20. CHESTER (1786) - WGBH-FM, November 7, 1986
21. Conversation with David McKay - WGBH-FM, November 7,
1986
To read more about William Billings, go to:
Old Stoughton Musical Society History
104. *Music in Stoughton: A Brief Survey (1989)
Sale Price - Monograph with accompanying CD-R (The Stoughton Harmony) = $12.00 (including postage)
This booklet highlights the 25 most significant events in Stoughton, Massachusetts between 1762 and 1987, including information about the oldest surviving choral society in the United States and the Stoughton High School music programs.
It includes the title page from an 1829 tunebook, a Johnstown Flood Benefit concert program from 1889, and the words and music for an anti-war song: "Peace" (words: Esther Talbot, 1814/ music: Roger Hall, 1981).
Also included is a CD-R: The Stoughton Harmony (21 tracks) -- with Stoughton performances of music covering the 18th, 19th and 20 centuries, including William Billings, Jacob French, Roger Hall, Oliver Holden, Jeremiah Ingalls, E.A. Jones and other composers.
To order your copy, go to the
Historic American Tunebook
The Stoughton Musical Society's Centennial Collection of Sacred Music
[Note: This collection is currently out-of-print but may be available through Amazon.com or other outlets ]
New Introduction and Indexes by Roger L. Hall.
Earlier American Music Series No. 23, 1980. 324 pages.
This is a reprint of the original 1878 tunebook -- one of the largest collections of early New England choral music ever published.
It contains over 150 pieces by William Billings, Jacob French, Jeremiah Ingalls, Oliver Holden, Daniel Read and many others.
Also it includes information about The Stoughton Musical Society -- the oldest choral society in the United States, organized in 1786; and biographies of important early American composers.
For more information about America's oldest choral society, go to:
Old Stoughton Musical Society History
105.
[NEW] *The Story of 'SIMPLE GIFTS' -
Joseph Brackett's Shaker Dance Song (2006)
Illustrated e-book (72 pages) on CD-ROM with audio files = $19.95
CD-R: Simple Gifts of Shaker Music (30 tracks with over one hour of music and interviews) = $14.95
Here is the list of contents of the e-book (playable on any computer with Microsoft Word or compatible software):
- Preface
- Introduction: A World of "Simple Gifts"
-
Part One: 18th Century
1. From England to America
2. Early Song Types -
Part Two: 19th Century
3. The Dance Song
4. The Gift Song
5. Biography of Elder Joseph Brackett
6. "Simple Gifts" and "The True Vine" -
Part Three: 20th Century
7. Timeline and Arrangements
8. An Interview with Aaron Copland
9. Aaron Copland's "Simple Gifts"
10. Sydney's Carter's "Lord of the Dance" - Bibliography
- Recordings
- About the Author
There are audio files included with the e-book playable on computer only, including rare interviews with Sister R. Mildred Barker (1897-1990) at Sabbathday Lake, and composer Aaron Copland (1900-1990) about his arrangements of "Simple Gifts."
Here is a list of the audio files:
- 1. Dance Song: "Come Life, Shaker Life" - Issachar Bates, New Lebanon, New York, 1835
- 2. Anthem: "Mount Zion" - Isasachar Bates, Ohio, ca. 1815
- 3. Ballad Hymn: "Rights of Conscience" - Issachar Bates, Ohio, ca. 1810
- 4. Millennial Hymn: "Ode to Contentment" - words: Richard Pelham, 1835/ tune: I. Bates, Ohio, 1833
- 5. Song: "While We're Marching" - Composer unknown, North Union, Ohio, 1847
- 6. Hymn: "Doxology" - Oliver C. Hampton, Union Village, Ohio, 1856
- 7. Vision Song: "A Dream" - Harvey L. Eades, Union Village, October 14, 1860
- 8. Dance Song: "Simple Gifts" - Joseph Brackett Jr., Alfred, Maine, 1848
- 9. Pacifist Civil War Hymn: "A Prayer for the Captive" - Cecilia DeVere, New Lebanon, NY, 1862
- 10. Anthem: "Millennial Praise" - James G. Russell, Enfield, New Hampshire, 1883
- 11. Anthem: "Supplication" - James G. Russell, Enfield, New Hampshire, 1883
- 12. Humility Song: "Gentle Words" - Polly M. Rupe, Pleasant Hill, Kentucky (arranged by Roger Hall)
- 13. Humility Song: " Love is Little" - Composer unknown, South Union, Kentucky (arranged by Roger Hall)
- 14. Radio Program: Shaker music with guest, Roger Hall, WGBH-FM, May 1, 1978
- 15. Songs: "Co-lo-vin" and "Verdant Groves"
- 16. Radio program continued, 1978
- 17. Song: "Simple Gifts" (arr. by Bob Beers)
- 18. Song: "Simple Gifts" (arr. Judy Collins)
- 18. "Simple Gifts" (arr. Aaron Copland)
- 20. Interview with Aaron Copland, July 21, 1980
- 21. Interview with Sister R. Mildred Barker, December 13, 1980
- 22. Hymn: "The Shakers" - Richard McNemar, ca. 1810
- 23. Interview with Eldress Bertha Lindsay, March 1972
- 24. 90th birthday party for Eldress Bertha Lindsay, 1987
- 25. Song: "We Will All Go Home With You" - Canterbury, New Hampshire, 1862
Click on this link to order your copy of The Story of Simple Gifts or the Simple Gifts of Shaker Music CDR:
Note: An arrangement of "Simple Gifts"for voice and piano is included in
A GUIDE TO SHAKER MUSIC [No. 109 below on this page]
Also available are two CDs which include arrangements of "Simple Gifts":
PTM 1011 - For the Love of Zion - performed by Simplicity (an unaccompanied vocal quartet)
PTM 1012 - The Humble Heart - 24 Shaker Spirituals (various performers)
More information about these CDs available at this link:
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B. Music Guides
106. *Celebrate, Rejoice and Sing! - Christmas Music in America (2004)[SOLD OUT]
CD No. 1:"Christmas Music in America" = $15.00 (including shipping)
CD No. 2: "Christmas Music From New England" = $15.00 (including shipping)
CONTENTS of the the guide...
Introduction: Christmas Music Memories
I. Chronology: Christmas Music in America, 1770-1995
II. Joy to the World: Fifteen Early American Carols
III. White Christmas: Top Twenty-Five ASCAP Christmas Songs
IV. It's A Wonderful Life: Christmas Music in Movies and Television
V. O Little Town of Bethlehem: Christmas Music in Concerts
VI. The Dark Night is Ending: Christmas Music on Radio
VII. Bibliography: Where to Look for More Information
VIII. Discography: Recommended Christmas Music on LP and CD
IX. Supplement: Christmas Music
Piano piece: "Santa Claus Air with 5 Variations" by E.A. Jones
Carol: "The Prince of Peace is Come" (Shaker tune) - arranged by Roger Hall
Carol: "He Whom Shepherds Once Came Praising" - arranged by Roger Hall
Carol: "Hail to the Joyous Day" - music by Roger Hall
Carol: "The Dark Night is Ending" - arranged by Roger Hall
Carol: "Celebrate, Rejoice and Sing!" - arranged by Roger Hall
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CD No. 1: "Christmas Music in America"(28 tracks/ total time = 67:37)
FOUR CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS
1. O Come, O Come Emmanuel - arranged by Roger Hall,
1977
2. Prepare the Royal Highway - arranged by Roger Hall, 1978
3. He Whome Shepherds Once Came Praising - arranged by Roger Hall, 1978
4. Hail To The Joyous Day - music by Roger Hall, 1977
CAROLS FROM EARLIER AMERICA
5. Boston - William Billings, 1778
6. Radio program introducing Judea
7. Judea - William Billings, 1778
8. Bethlehem - William Billings, 1778
9. Sherburne - Daniel Read, 1785
10. Carol - Supply Belcher, 1794
11. New Bethlehem - Edward French, 1799
12. While Once in Judah's Land - John Dunlavy, 1815
13. Radio program introducing Joy to the World
14. Joy to the World - Lowell Mason, 1848
15. It Came Upon The Midnight Clear - Richard Willis, 1850
16. We Three Kings - John Henry Hopkins, 1857
17. Up On The Housetop - Benjamin R. Hanby, 1860
18. I Heard The Bells - Poem: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 1863
19. O Little Town of Bethlehm - Phillips Brooks/ Lewis Redner, 1868
20. Radio program introducing Away in a Manger
21. Away in a Manger - James R. Murray, 1887
22. A Christmas Carol - Charles Ives, 1894
CHRISTMAS MUSIC IN 20TH CENTURY AMERICA
23. Heavenly Music - Nelson Phillips, 1853 (edited
by Roger Hall, 1995)
24. Radio program introducing IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE soundtrack
25. IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (excerpts) - music by Dimitri Tiomkin, 1946
26. The Prince of Peace - Shaker song (arranged by Roger Hall, 1982)
27. The Dark Night is Ending - arranged by Roger Hall, 1988
28. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Click on this link to order the CD-R:
CD No. 2: "Christmas Music From New England"(28 tracks/ total time = 70:53)
To see the track titles for this CD, go to
Christmas Music in New England
Read about popular Christmas music at
107. [NEW] *A GUIDE TO FILM MUSIC - Songs and Scores (2007)
Guide + Free accompanying CD-R = $24.95
This reference guide is now available in an updated 3rd edition which includes additional material between 2002 and 2006.
It includes a Free CD-R titled: Listener's Guide to Film Music (25 tracks = 78:32)
Music from 1926 (DON JUAN) to 1988 (THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST) including film score excerpts from Bernard Herrmann, Aaron Copland, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, David Raksin, Dimitri Tiomkin, John Williams; also original soundtrack songs such as "Hooray for Hollywood" and "As Time Goes By."
This guide is available only from this PineTree Press online catalogue.
The book will be signed by the author.
Praise for the 2nd edition from film composers!
"Thank you for the copy of your film music book. Congratulations and best wishes for success in your future contributions to the film music literature." -- John Williams, 29 July 2003
"I do feel your book is done in a most interesting way. It affords a quick overview of what has not become a very, very broad field. Congratulations!" -- Elmer Bernstein, 28 August 2002
"A Guide to Film Music should be available to anyone interested in the Golden Age and beyond. I was so happy that KING KONG made your all-time list." -- John Morgan, film composer and score restorer
Contents:
Preface to the Third Edition
Additions and Corrections
Prologue: Music Memories at the Movies
I. Chronology: Film Songs and Scores, 1926-2001
II. Main Titles and Themes: Suggestions for Listening to Film Music
III. Film Scores and Songs from Five Decades: The Top 100
IV. Top 100 Film Scores of the 20th Century
V. Comments on Film Music: Interviews with Aaron Copland, Virgil Thomson; The Composer as Commentator: Bernard Herrmann, David Raksin, Dimitri Tiomkin; The Composer as Critic: Elmer Bernstein; The Film Lyricist and Songwriter: Sammy Cahn, Henry Mancini; The Movie Critic and Historian: David Thomson, Tony Thomas.
VI. Film Music Awards: The Academy Awards, 1934-2000; The Sammy Awards, 1988-2001.
VII. Bibliography: Where to Find More Information - Books; Articles; Web Sites; Collector's Items (Sheet Music and Autographs).
VIII. Discography: Recommended Recordings on LP and CD - Film Musicals; Film Soundtracks; Film Compilations; Collector's Items.
IX. Film Composer and Songwriter Autographs (including Bernard Herrmann, Henry Mancini, Alex North, Miklos Rozsa, Dimtri Tiomkin, John Williams, Harold Arlen, Sammy Cahn, Jay Livingston, Johnny Mercer and others)
X. Video Production: "Bellamy's Musical Telephone" - written and directed by Roger Hall
End Credits: About the Author
Click on this link to order this guisde with Free CD-R:
You can order CDs, DVDs and read reviews of film songs and scores at this e-zine:
108.
*A
GUIDE TO GEORGE GERSHWIN (2004)
Now available in an expanded and updated 2nd edition.
Guide + CD-R or Cassette Tape = $19.95
CONTENTS -
I. Chronology, 1898-1937
II. Comments from Contemporaries (Merle Armitage, Paul Whiteman, Jerome Kern, Arnold Schoenberg, Serge Koussevitzky, and Ira Gershwin)
III. Gershwin's Music and Web Survey ("I Got Rhythm": The Genius of George Gershwin/ Gershwin on Radio/ List of Movie Music/ "Music, By George" - Web Survey)
IV. Top 40 Gershwin Songs
V. Recommended Books, Recordings and Videotapes/ Two Gershwin Radio Tributes/About the Author
Contents of "Two Gershwin Radio Tributes" on CDR or Tape:
Songs by Fred & Adele Astaire, Michael Feinstein, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bobby Short. George Gershwin himself is heard on a 1932 radio broadcast, playing four of his own compositions. Also, Gerhswin is heard playing on several piano rolls.
Click on this link to place your copy of the Gershwin guide and accompanying CD-R or Cassette Tape:
For more about George Gershwin, go to:
109. *A GUIDE TO SHAKER MUSIC - With Music Supplement (6th edition, 2006)
Sale Price - Guide + Accompanying CD-R with music examples = $16.95
CONTENTS -
Introduction: The Simplicity of Shaker Music
I . Evolution of Shaker Music, 1774-1999
II. Shaker Tunes and Tunesmith
List of Top Twelve Shaker Tunes
Issachar Bates: First Shaker Tunesmith
List of Other Major Tunesmiths
III. Sources: Where to Find Original Shaker Music
IV. Arrangements: Selected Music for Voices and Instruments
V. Tune Comparisons: Shaker Tunes vs. Folk Tunes
VI. Visitor Descriptions of Shaker Music and Dance
VII. Bibliography: Where to Look for Further Information
VIII. Discography: What Has Been Recorded on LP, Tape and CD
IX. Music Supplement: Shaker Tunes
and Texts
1. Welcome, Welcome
- Enfield, New Hampshire, 1869
2. We Will
All Go Home With You - Canterbury, New Hampshire, 1862
3. Holy Habitation
- Text: Eunice Wyeth, Harvard, Massachusetts, ca. 1848
4. The Humble
Heart - Text: E. Wyeth/ Tune: Thomas Hammond, Harvard, Massachusetts, ca.
1820
5. Voyage to
Canaan - Richard McNemar, Union Village, Ohio, ca. 1810
6. Celestial
Praises - Canterbury, New Hampshire, 1841
7. Christian
Love - Elvah F. Collins, Mt. Lebanon, New York, 1881
8. My Shepherd
- R. Mildred Barker, Alfred, Maine, 1926
9. A New Year's
Prayer - R. Mildred Barker, Alfred, Maine, 1921
10. A Prayer - R.
Mildred Barker, Alfred, Maine, 1922
11. May I Softly Walk
- Mt. Lebanon, New York, ca. 1869
12. Simple Gifts -
Joseph Brackett, Alfred, Maine, 1848
13. A Welcome Song
- Polly M. Rupe, Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, 1869
14. Invitation to
Zion - David A. Buckingham, Watervliet, New York, 1846
15. Invitation to
Souls - Matilda A. Butler, Whitewater, Ohio, 1846
The accompanying CD-R has all 15 tunes from the Music Supplement plus additional Shaker tunes.
To order this Shaker music guide and CD-R, go to the
110. *Remembering Radio - Great Songwriters and Singers [Limited supply]
2nd edition, 2005
Guide with accompanying CD-R = $19.95
A look back at some of the most popular old-time radio shows and featuring songs performed by 5 of the greatest songwriters: Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, and Cole Porter. The booklet also provides a useful chronology of radio shows from 1923 to 1956. It lists 50 popular radio shows between 1928 and 1958. Also listed are special programs on two Boston area radio stations between 1978 and 1993, including centennial tributes to Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter, and other programs with tributes to George Gershwin, "God Bless America,"and music of the 1950s.
Examples on the CD-R:
"I Got Rhythm"
"They Can't Take That Away From Me"
"Stormy Weather"
"Anything Goes"
"I Get a Kick Out of You"
"God Bless America"
"Smoke Gets in Your Eyes"
"All the Things You Are"
"Tonight We Love"
"I Got the Sun in the Morning"
"Third Man Theme"
"Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darlin"
"Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White"
"Sincerely"
"Thanks for the Memory"
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Also available is another CD-R = $15.00 (includes cost of materials, shipping & handling)
Top Ten Love Songs, 1925-1965
Includes these songs:
"Always"
"Someone to Watch Over Me"
"Stormy Weather"
"My Funny Valentine"
"As Time Goes By"
"Star Dust"
"Sincerely"
"Love Me Tender"
"Moon River"
"The Shadow of Your Smile"
For other radio information, see
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C.
Music
Collections
Most of these music collections are in very limited supply. Please order soon if you want copies.
All prices include First Class US postage.
111. "The Best Choice" -- A Sampling of American Communal Hymns (2nd edition, 2006)
Music collection = $15.95
This hymn collection was edited and arranged by Roger Hall.
The hymns are for soloists or chorus and keyboard (piano or organ). They are suitable for most church, community or college choirs.
These are the hymn titles with the authors or composers of the 9 hymns in this collection:
(1) The Woman in the Wilderness: "The Best Choice" - Johannes Kelpius (ca. 1705)
(2) General Economy [Moravians]: "Hymn for the Spinning Sisters" - words: August G. Spangenberg (1745)
(3) Ephrata Cloister: "How Gracious is the Lord" - Anna Thomen (1747)
(4) Harmony Society: "Children of Friendship" - Frederick Rapp (ca. 1820)
(5) United Order [Latter Day Saints]: "The Spirit of God" - words: William W. Phelps (1835)
(6) Zoar Separatists: "Lasst Uns Ihr Brueder"- words: Gerhard Terstegen/tune: Solomon Ackerman (ca.1840)
(7) Bishop Hill: "O Youth Who Travel On So Far" - words: Eric Jansson (1846)
(8) The Shakers: "Come and Welcome" - David A. Buckingham (1846)
(9) Hopedale Community: "Farewell, Dear Friends" - words: Adin Ballou (1849)
Also included in this collection is a useful Checklist of American Communal Hymnals from 1730 to 1855 and background notes.
Click on this link to get your copy of this monograph:
See also
112. "Come Life, Shaker Life"-- The Life and Music of Elder Issachar Bates
Monograph with music = $15.95
Issachar Bates (1758-1837) was the first major Shaker tunesmith.
This monograph was written and edited by Roger Hall, who has been collecting research and writing about Shaker music for over 35 years.
It deals with Issachar's life as a young fifer in the American Revolution, his years as a Baptist song leader, and finally his life as a Shaker missionary, church leader and tunesmith.
There are also many illustrations of Shaker music manuscripts, plus extensive notes and a list of recommended recordings.
At the back of the monograph are eight representative Shaker spirituals written by Elder Issachar Bates:
(1) Hymn: "Rights of Conscience" (ca. 1810)
(2) Hymn: "The Gospel Sound" (ca. 1810)
(3) Anthem: "Mount Zion" (ca. 1815)
(4) Dance Song: "Step Tune" (ca, 1834)
(5) Hymn: "Ode to Contentment" (1835)
(6) Dance Song: "Come Life, Shaker Life" (1835)
(7) Song: "Lovely Gospel Kindred" (1836)
(8) Funeral Hymn: "Almighty Savior" (1837)
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113. *For the Love of Zion: Thirty Shaker Spirituals for Solo Quartet or Chorus (2007)
Music collection + accompanying CD = $19.95
A spiral bound book with thirty Shaker spirituals arranged by Jack Bomer for Solo Quartet or SATB Chorus.
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114. How Happy Are They: Twelve Shaker Spirituals from Kentucky and Ohio (2007)
Music collection = $14.95
A spiral bound book with twelve Shaker spirituals from the West, edited and arranged by Roger Hall.
I. Kentucky Spirituals
1. A Welcome Song - Polly M. Rupe, Pleasant Hill, 1869
2. Hymn: Typical Dancing - text: Richard McNemar, 1809/ tune compiled by Polly M. Rupe, 1846)
3. Hymn: Farewell Vain World - Samuel Hooser, Pleasant Hill, 1833
4. Round Dance: I Want to be Living and Free - South Union, 1834
5. Hymn: The Morning Sun - South Union, 1847 (arr. by Roger Hall)
6. Hymn: The Millennium - South Union, 1847/ tune: Issachar Bates, 1830s (arr. by Roger Hall)
II. Ohio Spirituals
7. Hymn: How Happy Are They - Richard McNemar, Watervliet, 1833
8. Hymn: Invitation to Souls - Matilda A. Butler, Whitewater, 1846
9. Hymn: On the Birthday of Mother Ann - James S. Prescott, North Union, 1850
10. Dance Song: A Dream - Harvey L. Eades, Union Village, 1860
11. Hymn: Doxology - Oliver C. Hampton, Union Village, 1856/1881
12. March Song: My Dear Companions Let's Move On - Union Village, 1850s
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The track titles, composers and other information are listed, except for America in Song Vol. I and Vol. II, which are available separately upon request.
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115. *PTM 1001: Come, Gentle Peace -- Music by Roger Hall
21 tracks = 51:45
All the following songs are premiere recordings and most of them were recorded in live performances:
1. Pop Song: "Dream World" (1961) - Jake Smith & The Potpourris, 1961 [1:52]
2. Pop Song: "The Soho Serenade" (1961) - Ethel Regan, May 1965 [2:41]
3. Pop Song: "Peace Lovin' Blues" (1962) - Demo singer, 1965 [3:04]
4. Pop Song: "Free As The Breeze" (1965) - Demo singer , 1965 [2:16]
5. Anthem: "He Whom Shepherds Once Came Praising" (1978) - Larre Nelson, vocal [2:15]
6. Choral Song: " Thaw" (1979) - Jubilate Chorale, Theodore Davidovich, conductor [1:19]
7. Choral Song: "Spring Bluets" (1979) - Jubilate Chorale [1:26]
8. Choral Song: "Lovely Hill Torrents" (1979) - Jubilate Chorale [1:58]
9. Choral Song (in Russian): "A Gift Round" (1988) - Sharing A New Song Chorus
10. Christmas Song: "The Dark Night is Ending" (1988) - Dorothy Yanish [1:57]
11. Anthem: "Creator God, We You Thanks" (1993) - Plymouth Church Choir [3:42]
12. Shaker Round: "Search Thou My Heart" (1983) - Holy Trinity Church Choir [1:18]
13. Shaker: Tune "Gentle Words" (1984) - Plymouth Church Choir [2:29]
14. Shaker: Tune "Love is Little" (1984) - Plymouth Church Choir [2:01]
15. Shaker Tune: "Simple Gifts" (1988) - Dorothy Yanish [1:20]
16. Shaker Tune: "The Humble Heart" (1999) - Colleen Liggett & Roger Hall [3:34]
17. Shaker Tune: "Rights of Conscience" (1991) - Roger Hall [3:31]
18. Anthem: "Come, Join in One Accord" (1980) - Immanuel Lutheran Choir [3:27]
19. Responses: "Psalm, Prayer and Benediction" (1985) - Immanuel Lutheran Choir [4:22]
20. Patriotic Ode: "Come, Gentle Peace" (1981) - Karen Pritchard & Old Stoughton Musical Society Chorus [2:37]
21. Patriotic Ode: "Come, Gentle Peace" (rev. 1990) - from live program: "A Stoughton Musicfest" (May 1990) - Vocal quartet, flute and piano [3:19]
See also:
PTM 1002: Creator God, We Give You Thanks
PTM 1003: The Dark Night is Ending
PTM 1004: Peace - A Music Sampler
116.
PTM
1006: Early American Songster --
From Psalm Tunes to Patriotic Odes
30 tracks = 68:36
Featuring rare music from the time of the Pilgrims to the World War I Era.
* = Pemiere Recording
1. *The Pilgrims: "Psalm 8" (Ainsworth Psalter, 1612)
2. *The Pilgrims: "Psalm 100" (Ainsworth Psalter, 1612)
3. *The Purtians: "Psalm 23" (Bay Psalm Book, 1698)
4. *The Puritans: "Psalm 100 (Bay Psalm Book, 1698)
5. *Clerical Reformer: "100 Psalm Tune New" (Rev. John Tufts, 1720s) - first American tune?
6. *Narragansett Indian Hymn
7. *Pirate Ballad: "Captain Kidd"
8. *War Song: "The Lexington March" (tune: YANKEE DOODLE)
9. Propaganda Song: "The Liberty Song" (words: John Dickinson, 1768/tune: HEART OF OAK)
10. Two Texts, Same Tune: "British Grenadiers"/"Free America" (words: Joseph Warren)
11. American Revolution: "Father and I Went Down to Camp" (tune: YANKKE DOODLE)
12. American Revolution: "Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier"
13. American Revolution: "Chester" (William Billings, 1778)
14. *Post Revolution: "Chester" (tune: William Billings/ text: 1786)
15. *Post Revolution: "Thanksgiving Hymn" (tune: William Billings, 1778/ edited by R. Hall)
16. *First New England Composers: "The Bird" (William Billings, 1790)
17. *First New England Composers: "Dormant" (Jacob French, 1802)
18. *First Presidential Inauguration: "Ode to George Washington" (1789/music: GOD SAVE THE KING)
19. *Second US President: "Adams and Liberty" (1798/ music: TO ANACREON)
20. *War of 1812: "The Star Spangled Banner" (19th century arrangement)
21. Westward Expansion: "The Erie Canal" (date unknown)
22. Afro-American Spiritual: "Go Down, Moses" (1860s)
23. *Shaker Pacifist Hymn: "A Prayer for the Captive" (Sister Cecilia DeVere, 1862/ ed. by R. Hall)
24. *Civil War: "John Brown" (1861)/"Battle Hymn of the Republic" (words: Julia Ward Howe, 1862)
25. *Civil War: "Give Us This Day Our Dail Bread" (hymn by Stephen Foster, 1863)
26. *National Peace Jubilee: "Angel of Peace" (poem: Oliver W. Holmes/music: Matthais Keller, 1869)
27. *Cantata Aria: "How Beautiful Upon the Mountains" (music by Edwin A. Jones, 1881)
28. The 1890s: "Daisy Bell" (1892) and "Sidewalks of New York" (1894)
29. *World War I: "Song of the Marching Men" (music by Henry Hadley, 1919)
30. *World War I: "Land of Our Hearts" (music by George W. Chadwick, 1918)
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117. PTM 1007: American Choral Sampler
24 tracks = 66:28
Featuring rare choral music from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
* = Pemiere Recording
1. *"The Star Spangled Banner" (1814/ rousing 19th century choral arrangement)
2. "My Country 'Tis of Thee" (1831)
3. *"John Brown" (1861) and "Battle Hymn of the Republic" (1862/ Civil War Era versions)
4. *"Father and I Went Down to Camp" (tune: YANKEE DOODLE, ca. 1776)
5. "Chester" (2 versions: William Billings, 1778/ non-Billings text, 1786 text with Paul Revere bell)
6. "Boston" (William Billings, 1778)
7. "David's Lamentation" (William Billings, 1778)
8. *"Majesty" (William Billings, 1778)
9. *"Confidence" (Oliver Holden, 1790s)
10. "Coronation" (Oliver Holden, 1793)
11. "Northfield" (Jeremiah Ingalls, 1790s)
12. "New Jerusalem" (Jeremiah Ingalls, 1796)
13. *"Victory" (Daniel Read, 1793)
14. "Ocean" (unknown composer, ca. 1790)
15. *"Jerusalem My Glorious Home" (Lowell Mason, 1840s)
16. *"Jehovah's Praise" (Edward L. White, ca. 1850)
17. *"Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims" (Temperance Hymn)
18. *"Song of the Old Folks" (tune: AULD LANG SYNE, text: A. Laighton, 1855)
19. *Cantata: "Centennial Meditation of Columbia" (poem by Sidney Lanier/ music by Dudley Buck, 1876 - for U.S. Centennial)
20. *Oratorio Chorus: "The Lord is King" from EASTER CONCERT (music: E.A. Jones, 1890)
21. *"Easter Carol" (music by Charles Ives, 1892)
22. *Christmas Chorale: "How Lovely Shines the Morning Star" (George W. Chadwick, 1909)
23. *Stoughton Song: "Peace" (words: Esther Talbot, 1814/music: Roger Hall, 1981)
24. *Stoughton Song: "Dedication" (words: William Billings, 1794/music: Roger Hall, 1986)
For more information, go to:
Old Stoughton Musical Society History
118.
PTM
1008: Singing New Englanders --
From The Pilgrims to The Shakers
30 tracks = 71:29
Featuring rare music from New England from the 17th century to early 20th century.
* = Pemiere Recording
1. *Pilgrims Arrival in the New World/"Psalm 8"
2. *Pilgrim Thanksgiving/ "Psalm 100"
3. *Puritans: "Psalm 23" (1698)
4. Clerical Reformer: "100th Psalm New" (Rev. John Tufts, 1720s)
5. Pirate Ballad: "Captain Kidd"
6. *Narragansett Indian Hymn: "My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord" (1840s?)
7. Propaganda Song: "The Liberty Song" (words: John Dickinson, 1768)
8. Pre-Revolution: "British Grenadiers"/"Free America"
9. American Revolution: "Father and I Went Down to Camp" (tune: YANKEE DOODLE, ca. 1776)
10. American Revolution: "Chester" (William Billings, 1778 and 1786 - with different text)
11. American Revolution: "Thanksgiving Hymn" (tune: KITTERY, 1778/ words: 1783?)
12. *First New England Composers: "The Bird" (William Billings, 1790)
13. *First New England Composers: "Victory" (Daniel Read, 1793)
14. *First New England Composers: "Jubilant" (Supply Belcher, 1794)
15. First New England Composers: "New Jerusalem" (Jeremiah Ingalls, 1796)
16. *First New England Composers: "Dormant" (Jacob French, 1802)
17. Federalism: "Adams and Liberty" (tune: TO ANACREON)(1798)
18. *War of 1812: "The Star Spangled Banner" (tune: TO ANACREON)(1814)
19. *War of 1812: "Peace" (words: Esther Talbot, 1814/ music: Roger Hall, 1981)
20. *"Song of the Old Folks" (tune: AULD LANG SYNE/words: Albert Laighton, 1855)
21. *Civil War: "John Brown" & "Battle Hymn of the Republic" (Civil War Era versions)
22. Civil War: "Go Down, Moses" (Afro-American spiritual, 1860s)
23. *Civil War: "Give Us This Day" (Stephen Foster, 1863)
24. *National Peace Jubilee: "Angel of Peace" (words: Oliver W. Holmes, 1869)
25. *Cantata Aria: "How Beautiful Upon The Mountains" (music: E.A. Jones, 1881)
26. *Victorian Chorus: "Easter Carol" (music: Charles Ives, 1892)
27. *Christmas Chorale: "How Lovely Shines The Morning Star" (music: George W. Chadwick,1909)
28. *Shaker Dance Song: "Simple Gifts" (music: Elder Joseph Brackett, Jr., 1848)
29. *Shaker Humility Song: "Gentle Words" (music: Sister Polly Rupe, ca. 1867)
30. *Shaker Anthem: "Millennial Praise" (music: Elder James Russell, 1883)
For more information see:
Old Stoughton Musical Society History
Individual track titles are available for America in Song, Vol. I and II upon request
119.
PTM:
1009: America in Song, Vol. I --
American Revolution to World War I
Featuring rare music from 1768 to 1918 performed in original versions by various artists
32 tracks = 74:21
I. The American Revolution (6 tracks)
II. New England Singing Masters (5 tracks)
III. The Constitution and Federalism (5 tracks)
IV. War of 1812 (2 tracks)
V. Westward Expansion (3 tracks)
VI. Shaker Spirituals (4 tracks)
VII. Sacred Choruses (3 tracks)
VIII. Temerance Hymn (1 track)
IX. Songs of the 1890s (2 tracks)
X. World War I (1 track)
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120. PTM 1010: America in Song, Vol. II -- The Civil War to Cold War
Featuring popular music from 1861 to 1961 performed by various artists
32 tracks = 74:48
I. The Civil War (6 tracks)
II. The Sentimental Age (3 tracks)
III. The 1890s (5 tracks)
IV. Tin Pan Alley and World War I (3 tracks)
V. The Twenties (2 tracks)
VI. The Great Depression (2 tracks)
VII. World War II (5 tracks)
VIII. The Singer Era (3 tracks)
IX. The Youth Market (2 tracks)
X. The Cold War (1 track)
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