Notes about the text: This song is a setting of lines 1-4 only and ends with the word "sing" twice and line 1 of the poem.
Tempo markings: "In moderate time but without dragging"
Notes: This song is one of eight settings of poems by Christina Rossetti published in the collection "The Music Hour in the Kindergarten and First Grade" (1929) by Osbourne McConathy, Formerly Director of the Department of Public School Music, Northwestern University; W. Otto Miessner, Director of Public School Music, Chicago Musical College; Edward Bailey Birge, Professor of Public School Music, Indiana University; Mabel E. Bray, Director of the Department of Music, State Teachers College of Trenton, New Jersey. It is categorized for "The First Grade" in a section called "Games and Play Activities." "Grateful acknowledgment is also due to Mrs. Emma Grant Meader of the State Normal School, New Haven, Connecticut, and Teachers College, Columbia University, for her selection and supervision of the choice of poetry; Mrs. Florence E. Dangerfield, Director of he Department of Physical Education, Bradford Academy, Haverhill, Massachusetts, for her assistance in correlating rhythmic activities with the vocal music lesson; [...] and especially the poets and composers who have graciously contributed to the book as an expression of their love for little children" ("Acknowledgments" p. vi).
Rogers, James Hotchkiss; music (American, 1857-1940)
Rossetti, Christina Georgina; text (English, 1830-1894)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4722
Reference: Gooch, Bryan N.S. and David S. Thatcher. Musical Settings of Early and Mid-Victorian Literature: A Catalogue. New York: Garland, 1979.
Reference: Ezust, Emily. The LiederNet Archive. http://www.lieder.net/lieder/index.html
Other data reference(s): "Acknowledgments." The Music Hour in the Kindergarten and First Grade, edited by Osbourne McConathy, et al., Silver, Burdett and Company, 1929, p. vi.
Cataloguer: Roxanne Lafleur, University of Ottawa
musical score: The Music Hour in the Kindergarten and First Grade, edited by Osbourne McConathy, et al., Silver, Burdett and Company, 1929, p. 157. Western Connecticut State University Libraries, Danbury.
New York, Newark, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco: Silver, Burdett and Company
"Copyright, 1929, by Silver, Burdett and Company" for the collection "The Music Hour in the Kindergarten and First Grade", which states "This volume contains much original matter which is covered by the copyright of the book and must not be used without special permission."
The Christina Rossetti in Music project website is hosted in Canada at the University of Ottawa Library, and we aim to comply with Canadian copyright laws. If you believe we have violated Canadian copyright law, please contact us at christinarossettimusic@uottawa.ca. The Christina Rossetti in Music project is strictly not for profit and intended for research and educational purposes only.
First line of lyrics: Growing in the vale
other version 1 - chorus: children's unison chorus
other version 1 - instrumentation: piano
other version 1 - initial sharps/flats: one sharp
Rossetti poem(s): "'Growing in the vale'"
Notes about the text: In the lyrics, "In a scant green gown" is used instead of the first two lines of stanza 2, which ends with "Lady Daffdowndilly" instead of "Sweet Daffadowndilly" found in the poem.
Tempo markings: "Simply" (1929 publication)
Notes: This song is one of fourteen settings of poems by Christina Rossetti found in Eleanor Smith's Modern Music Series, first volume "A Primer of Vocal Music." It is in a section called "Songs of Nature." The following statement is found prominently on the title page of the book: "Wherein the study of musical structure is pursued through the consideration of complete melodic forms and practice based on exercises related to them" (1898-1901). The song was then published in the collection "The Music Hour in the Kindergarten and First Grade" (1929) by Osbourne McConathy, Formerly Director of the Department of Public School Music, Northwestern University; W. Otto Miessner, Director of Public School Music, Chicago Musical College; Edward Bailey Birge, Professor of Public School Music, Indiana University; Mabel E. Bray, Director of the Department of Music, State Teachers College of Trenton, New Jersey. It is categorized for "The First Grade" in a section called "Nature and Seasonal." "Grateful acknowledgment is also due to Mrs. Emma Grant Meader of the State Normal School, New Haven, Connecticut, and Teachers College, Columbia University, for her selection and supervision of the choice of poetry; Mrs. Florence E. Dangerfield, Director of he Department of Physical Education, Bradford Academy, Haverhill, Massachusetts, for her assistance in correlating rhythmic activities with the vocal music lesson; [...] and especially the poets and composers who have graciously contributed to the book as an expression of their love for little children" ("Acknowledgments" p. vi). This book includes eight settings of poems by Christina Rossetti, three of which were first published in Eleanor Smith's volume.
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4446
Musical score (1901): Smith, Eleanor. A Primer of Vocal Music, The Modern Music Series, Silver, Burdett and Company, 1901, p. 29. Internet Archives, https://archive.org/details/modmusserprimer00smith. Accessed 3 Jun 2021.
Musical score (1929): The Music Hour in the Kindergarten and First Grade, edited by Osbourne McConathy, et al., Silver, Burdett and Company, 1929, p. 130. Western Connecticut State University Libraries, Danbury.
Scott, Foresman and Company; New York, Newark, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco: Silver, Burdett and Company
"Copyright, 1898, 1899, 1900 | By Scott, Foresman & Company | Copyright, 1901 | By Silver, Burdett & Company" for the collection "A Primer of Vocal Music, The Modern Music Series." "Copyright, 1929, by Silver, Burdett and Company" for the collection "The Music Hour in the Kindergarten and First Grade", which states "This volume contains much original matter which is covered by the copyright of the book and must not be used without special permission."
File(s): CRM-growinginthevale-unknown-1901.pdf; CRM-growinginthevale-unknown-1929.pdf
Notes: This song is one of eight settings of poems by Christina Rossetti published in the collection "The Music Hour in the Kindergarten and First Grade" (1929) by Osbourne McConathy, Formerly Director of the Department of Public School Music, Northwestern University; W. Otto Miessner, Director of Public School Music, Chicago Musical College; Edward Bailey Birge, Professor of Public School Music, Indiana University; Mabel E. Bray, Director of the Department of Music, State Teachers College of Trenton, New Jersey. It is categorized for "The First Grade" in a section called "Around the Home." "Grateful acknowledgment is also due to Mrs. Emma Grant Meader of the State Normal School, New Haven, Connecticut, and Teachers College, Columbia University, for her selection and supervision of the choice of poetry; Mrs. Florence E. Dangerfield, Director of he Department of Physical Education, Bradford Academy, Haverhill, Massachusetts, for her assistance in correlating rhythmic activities with the vocal music lesson; [...] and especially the poets and composers who have graciously contributed to the book as an expression of their love for little children" ("Acknowledgments" p. vi).
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4629
musical score: The Music Hour in the Kindergarten and First Grade, edited by Osbourne McConathy, et al., Silver, Burdett and Company, 1929, p. 100. Western Connecticut State University Libraries, Danbury.
"January and February" [unknown composer]
initial sharps/flats: no sharps or flats
other version 1 - initial sharps/flats: three flats
Rossetti poem(s): "'January cold desolate'"
Notes about the text: This song is a setting of stanza 1 only. In the lyrics, the word "cold" in line 1 of the poem is omitted, as well as "all" in line 2.
Tempo markings: "Moderato" (1929 publication)
Notes: This song is one of fourteen settings of poems by Christina Rossetti found in Eleanor Smith's Modern Music Series, first volume "A Primer of Vocal Music." It is in a section called "Songs of the Seasons." The following statement is found prominently on the title page of the book: "Wherein the study of musical structure is pursued through the consideration of complete melodic forms and practice based on exercises related to them" (1898-1901). The song was then published in the collection "The Music Hour in the Kindergarten and First Grade" (1929) by Osbourne McConathy, Formerly Director of the Department of Public School Music, Northwestern University; W. Otto Miessner, Director of Public School Music, Chicago Musical College; Edward Bailey Birge, Professor of Public School Music, Indiana University; Mabel E. Bray, Director of the Department of Music, State Teachers College of Trenton, New Jersey. It is categorized for "The First Grade" in a section called "Nature and Seasonal." "Grateful acknowledgment is also due to Mrs. Emma Grant Meader of the State Normal School, New Haven, Connecticut, and Teachers College, Columbia University, for her selection and supervision of the choice of poetry; Mrs. Florence E. Dangerfield, Director of he Department of Physical Education, Bradford Academy, Haverhill, Massachusetts, for her assistance in correlating rhythmic activities with the vocal music lesson; [...] and especially the poets and composers who have graciously contributed to the book as an expression of their love for little children" ("Acknowledgments" p. vi). This book includes eight settings of poems by Christina Rossetti, three of which were first published in Eleanor Smith's volume.
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4503
Musical score (1901): Smith, Eleanor. A Primer of Vocal Music, The Modern Music Series, Silver, Burdett and Company, 1901, p. 49. Internet Archives, https://archive.org/details/modmusserprimer00smith. Accessed 3 Jun 2021.
Musical score (1929): The Music Hour in the Kindergarten and First Grade, edited by Osbourne McConathy, et al., Silver, Burdett and Company, 1929, p. 49. Western Connecticut State University Libraries, Danbury.
File(s): CRM-januarycold-unknown-1901.pdf; CRM-januarycold-unknown-1929.pdf
"Boats Sail on the Rivers" [unknown composer]
First line of lyrics: Boats sail on the rivers
Rossetti poem(s): "'Boats sail on the rivers'"
Notes about the text: This song is a setting of stanza 1 only.
Notes: This song is one of eight settings of poems by Christina Rossetti published in the collection "The Music Hour in the Kindergarten and First Grade" (1929) by Osbourne McConathy, Formerly Director of the Department of Public School Music, Northwestern University; W. Otto Miessner, Director of Public School Music, Chicago Musical College; Edward Bailey Birge, Professor of Public School Music, Indiana University; Mabel E. Bray, Director of the Department of Music, State Teachers College of Trenton, New Jersey. It is categorized for "The Kindergarten" in a section called "Forces of Nature." "Grateful acknowledgment is also due to Mrs. Emma Grant Meader of the State Normal School, New Haven, Connecticut, and Teachers College, Columbia University, for her selection and supervision of the choice of poetry; Mrs. Florence E. Dangerfield, Director of he Department of Physical Education, Bradford Academy, Haverhill, Massachusetts, for her assistance in correlating rhythmic activities with the vocal music lesson; [...] and especially the poets and composers who have graciously contributed to the book as an expression of their love for little children" ("Acknowledgments" p. vi).
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4242
musical score: The Music Hour in the Kindergarten and First Grade, edited by Osbourne McConathy, et al., Silver, Burdett and Company, 1929, p. 49. Western Connecticut State University Libraries, Danbury.
"Passing and Glassing" [Carlotta Ferrari]
First line of lyrics: All things that pass
Rossetti poem(s): "Passing and Glassing"
Tempo markings: "Andante mosso"; half note = ca. 80
Performance instructions: "for singing violinist (or voice and violin)"
Ferrari, Carlotta; music (Italian, born 1975)
Reference: IMSLP Petrucci Music Library, http://imslp.org/
Cataloguer: Jamie Harrison, University of Ottawa
musical score: "Passing and Glassing." IMSLP Petrucci Music Library, uploaded by Carlotta Ferrari, 23 Oct. 2020, imslp.org/wiki/Passing_and_Glassing_(Ferrari%2C_Carlotta).
"Passing and Glassing" [source: https://imslp.org/wiki/Passing_and_Glassing_(Ferrari%2C_Carlotta)] by Carlotta Ferrari [http://carlottaferrari.altervista.org/], is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/. The work appears here unmodified.
File(s): CRM-passingandglassing-ferrari.pdf
"When I am dead" [Sveinbjörn Sveinbjörnsson]
First line of lyrics: When I am dead my dearest
Rossetti poem(s): "Song" ("When I am dead, my dearest")
Notes about the text: The word "Cyprus" was used in the setting instead of "cypress" in line 4 of the poem, and the words "wilt" in lines 7 and 8, were spelled "willt."
Notes: This score is a manuscript. "Sveinbjörn was the most important Icelandic composer in the 19th century and he also composed the tune to the Icelandic National Anthem." (Jónsdóttir)
Sveinbjörnsson, Sveinbjörn; music (Icelandic, 1847-1927)
Other data reference(s): Jónsdóttir, Una Margrét. "When I am dead, my dearest." Received by crmusic, Mary Arseneau. 18 May 2021.
Musical score: Lbs. 690 fol., Manuscript Department, Landsbókasafn Íslands Háskólabókasafn (The National and University Library of Iceland), Reykjavík.
Record: CRM-songwheniamdead-sveinbjornsson
File(s): CRM-songwheniamdead-sveinbjornsson-ms.pdf
"The Lamb and the Dove" [C. Armstrong Gibbs]
First line of lyrics: Did any bird come flying
Tempo markings: "Andante moderato e semplice"
Performance instructions: The solo may be sung by either a soprano or tenor.
Notes: The first song of three in the song collection "Three Lyrics by Christina Rossetti" which includes 1. "The lamb and the dove"; 2. "A birthday"; 3. "Gone were but the winter."
Gibbs, C. Armstrong [Cecil]; music (English, 1889-1960)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4200
Other data reference(s): Record for "Three lyrics by Christina Rossetti. No. 2, A birthday." Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, http://solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=oxfaleph015114864&context=L&vid=SOLO&search_scope=LSCOP_ALL&tab=local&lang=en_US. Accessed 28 Jan. 2019. Record for "Three lyrics by Christina Rossetti. Op.131,no.1-3. [Songs]. 1. The lamb and the dove. 2. A birthday. 3. Gone were but the winter." Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, http://solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/primo-explore/fulldisplay?docid=oxfaleph019953946&context=L&vid=SOLO&search_scope=LSCOP_ALL&tab=local&lang=en_US. Accessed 28 Jan. 2019.
Cataloguer: Sarah Pennington, University of Ottawa
musical score: Sibley Music Library, Rochester, New York
"Copyright 1953, by the Oxford University Press, London"
"Gone were but the Winter" [C. Armstrong Gibbs]
First line of lyrics: Gone were but the winter
Tempo markings: "Semplice con moto moderato"
Notes: The third song of three in the song collection "Three Lyrics by Christina Rossetti" which includes 1. "The lamb and the dove"; 2. "A birthday"; 3. "Gone were but the winter."
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4805
First line of lyrics: While we slumber and sleep
Composition history: "By permission of Messrs. Macmillian & Co Ltd."
Performance history: Debut performance: 1900/III/2; London; St. James's Hall; Harry Plunket Greene, baritone; performed following Elgar's song "After" (an adaptation of a Philip Bourke Marston poem) (Kennedy 342).
Recordings: "A Song of Flight, Op. 21." Lyrics by Christina Rossetti, performance by Konrad Jarnot, baritone, Reinild Mees, piano. 2010. Elgar: Complete Songs for Voice and Piano Vol. 2, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6wp639a8cE "A Song of Flight, Op. 31, No. 2." Lyrics by Christina Rossetti, performance by Benjamin Luxon, baritone, David Willison, piano. 2013. Elgar & Delius: Songs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbWEB6fVzII
Notes: This song was published with and often performed following "After" (Elgar's setting of a Phillip Bourke Marston poem) as the second of a pair of songs (Op. 31, no. 1 and 2).
Elgar, Edward; music (British, 1857-1934)
Other data reference(s): Kennedy, Michael. Portrait of Elgar. Clarendon Press, 1987.
Cataloguer: Moira Duncan and Emily McConkey, University of Ottawa
musical score: IMSLP Petrucci Music Library, https://imslp.org/wiki/2_Songs%2C_Op.31_(Elgar%2C_Edward). Accessed 1 June 2021.
"This song may be sung in public without fee or license. The public performance of any parodied version, however, is strictly prohibited." "Copyright, 1900, Boosey & Co., Ltd."
First line of lyrics: Hope is like a harebell
Rossetti poem(s): "'Hope is like a harebell trembling from its birth'"
Bentley, Alys Eliza; music (American, 1868-1951)
Cataloguer: Emily McConkey, University of Ottawa
musical score: The Song Series, Book Four, Laidlaw Brothers, 1923, p. 74. Mount Allison University Library, Sackville, New Brunswick
New York, Chicago: Laidlaw Brothers Publishers
"Copyright, 1910, by The A.S. Barnes Company"
File(s): CRM-hopeislikeaharebell-bentley.pdf
First line of lyrics: Love that is dead and Buried yesterday
Composition history: "Commissioned by the Canada Council for their tour of Japan, 1973/74" (Record for "Songs from the distaff muse: Set II.").
Dedication: "Dedicated to the Mona Mari and Katherine Fearn" (Record for "Songs from the distaff muse: Set II.")
Coulthard, Jean; music (Canadian, 1908-2000)
Other data reference(s): Record for "Songs from the distaff muse: Set II." Canadian Music Centre, http://1443.sydneyplus.com/final/Portal/Music-Library.aspx?component=AAEY&record=d346af9c-481d-4c4a-8e46-980aa18b4648. Accessed 8 April 2021.
musical score: Songs from the Distaff Muse, 1974, pp. 15-22. Canadian Music Centre, Toronto
First line of lyrics: O sailor come a shore
Rossetti poem(s): "'O sailor, come ashore'"
Composition history: "Used by permission of The Macmillan Company."
Notes: Published in "Art Songs and Part Songs," volume 6 of the "New Universal School Music Series" by Walter Damrosch, George H. Gartlan, Karl W. Gehrkens. For one to three treble voices. (Record for "Art Songs and Part Songs")
Gehrkens, Karl Wilson; music (American, 1882-1975)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4665
Other data reference(s): Record for "Art Songs and Part Songs." WorldCat, http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/22148644. Accessed 13 May 2021.
musical score: Damrosch, Walter, et al. "Art Songs and Part Songs." New universal school music series, v. 6, Hinds, Hayden & Eldredge Inc., 1935, p. 52. Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA
"In the Bleak Midwinter" [Stephen Burtonwood]
First line of lyrics: In the bleak mid-winter
genre: choral music|anthem|Christmas music|sacred music|song
Rossetti poem(s): "A Christmas Carol" ("In the bleak mid-winter")
Notes about the text: This setting omits stanza 3.
Tempo markings: "Andante teneramente"; quarter note = ca. 60
Performance history: The song debuted on 10 December 2017 at the Metropolitan Cathedral Christ the King Liverpool, as part of the "Marie Curie Christmas Eve Service", performed by the Mossley Hill Church Choir as part of the Liverpool Festival Choir, with Colin Porter at the organ, and attended by the composer. (Porter) (Archbishop Malcolm)
Recordings: "In the Bleak Midwinter". The Lorenz Corp, https://lorenz.com/shop/church-choral/anthems/in-the-bleak-midwinter-16. Accessed 4 March 2021.
Burtonwood, Stephen; music (English, born 1951)
Other data reference(s): Burtonwood, Stephen. "In the Bleak Midwinter." Lyrics by Christina Rossetti. The Lorenz Corp., https://lorenz.com/shop/church-choral/anthems/in-the-bleak-midwinter-16. Accessed 8 February 2021. Porter, Colin. "Choir." St Matthew and St James Organisation Reports. Mossley Hill Church, mossleyhillchurch.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2017-Organisation-reports-2.doc. Accessed 4 March 2021. "The Dean's Weekly Message - 10 December 2017." Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool, posted 10 December 2017, www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk/the-deans-weekly-message-10-december-2017/.
Cataloguer: Baylie Karperien, University of Ottawa
musical score: The Lorenz Corp., https://lorenz.com/shop/church-choral/anthems/in-the-bleak-midwinter-16. Accessed 20 January 2021.
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "In the Bleak Midwinter". The Lorenz Corp., https://lorenz.com/shop/church-choral/anthems/in-the-bleak-midwinter-16. Accessed 20 January 2021.
"© 2019 The Sacred Music Press, a division of The Lorenz Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Reproduction of this publication without permission of the publisher is a criminal offense subject to prosecution. Copying this music is illegal. A license from CCLI or OneLicense does not grant permission to copy. www.lorenz.com"
Record: CRM-christmascarolinthebleak-burtonwood
First line of lyrics: None other Lamb, none other name
genre: choral music|song|anthem|sacred music
Rossetti poem(s): "'None other Lamb, none other Name'"
Performance instructions: It states on the score that "The anthem should be sung in a rich, controlled tone. Beautiful singing, blend, and sharp diction are the keys to success when performing this beautiful devotional text and choral music. | The a cappella, chromatic section, between mm. 25-32, may be effectively doubled by the keyboard as needed. If the bass part is too low, the part can be doubled an octave higher at the director's discretion."
Recordings: "None Other Lamb." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/None-Other-Lamb/10510016.item. Accessed 9 Feb. 2021.
Notes: The score includes biographical information about the composer as well as performance notes about the piece on page 2.
Butler, Eugene; music (American, born 1935)
Other data reference(s): "None Other Lamb", Carl Fischer, LLC. https://www.carlfischer.com/cm9421-none-other-lamb.html. Accessed 9 Feb. 2021.
Cataloguer: Rosie Lawless, University of Ottawa
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "None Other Lamb." J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc, https://www.jwpepper.com/None-Other-Lamb/10510016.item. Accessed 25 Jan. 2021.
"Copyright © 2015 by Carl Fischer, LLC. | International Copyright Secured. | All rights reserved, including performance rights. | WARNING! This composition is protected by Copyright law. To photocopy or reproduce | by any method is an infringement of the Copyright law. Anyone who reproduces copyrighted | matter is subject to substantial penalties and assessments for each infringement."
5 pages; performance time 3 minutes and 10 seconds.
First line of lyrics: Who has seen the wind?
genre: choral music|children's music|song
chorus: three-part mixed chorus|children’s three-part chorus
Rossetti poem(s): "'Who has seen the wind?'"
Tempo markings: "Adagio molto rubato"; quarter note = 60
Performance instructions: The publisher, Hinshaw Music, states that the voicing is suitable for a "middle school ensemble." ("The Wind - SAB")
Recordings: "The Wind." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/The-Wind/10748314.item#/submit. Accessed 2 Feb. 2021.
Dedication: "To my talented and charming students at Northern Guilford Middle School, Greensboro, North Carolina"
Notes: Selected for the 2017 Geoffrey Boers and Richard Nace Summer Choral Workshop.
Hill, Stuart Chapman; music (American, born 1986)
Other data reference(s): Stuart Chapman Hill. http://www.stuartchapmanhill.com. Accessed 9 Feb. 2021. "The Wind - SAB." Hinshaw Music, https://www.hinshawmusic.com/product/the-wind-sab/. Accessed 9 Feb. 2021. "The Wind." YouTube, uploaded by Fred Bock Publishing Group, 14 August 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPjf2_Kwoxs&feature=emb_title.
Cataloguer: Grace Beyleveldt, University of Ottawa
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "The Wind." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/The-Wind/10748314.item#/submit. Accessed 2 Feb. 2021.
Glendale: Hinshaw Music, Inc., Fred Bock Music Company
"Copyright © 2017 by Hinshaw Music | Administered worldwide by Fred Bock Music Company. | All rights reserved. Made in the U.S.A. | www.hinshawmusic.com"
7 pages; performance time ca. 2 minutes and 40 seconds
First line of lyrics: Twist me a crown of windflowers
genre: choral music|song|children's music
Rossetti poem(s): "'Twist me a crown of wind-flowers'"
Composition history: Written "For the Phoenix Girls Chorus, Sue Kenly Marshall, Artistic Director."
Tempo markings: dotted quarter note = 44
Performance instructions: "Gently." The publisher, Carl Fischer, states that the voicing is suitable for "Junior High and above." ("Windflowers")
Performance history: Performed on 8 July 2009 at Sherborne Abbey, England, by Phoenix Girls Chorus, Sue Marshall, director and Heather Hernandez, piano. "Windflowers by Christina Rossetti, music by Richard Ewer." YouTube, uploaded by Heather Hermandez, 16 Jul. 2021, https://youtu.be/bQpI-g5cjjk.
Recordings: Ewer, Richard. "Windflowers." Performance by the Phoenix Girls Chorus, SoundCloud, uploaded 12 Jun. 2017, soundcloud.com/richard-ewer/windflowers-pgc-10-27-2013
Dedication: "For the Phoenix Girls Chorus, Sue Kenly Marshall, Artistic Director"
Ewer, Richard; music (American, born 1955)
Other data reference(s): "Windflowers." Carl Fischer, https://www.carlfischer.com/cm9105-windflowers.html. Accessed 6 May 2021.
Cataloguer: Lauren Lozier, University of Ottawa
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: “Windflowers.” J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Windflowers/10065764.item#/. Accessed 24 Feb. 2021.
"Copyright © 2009 by Carl Fischer, LLC | International Copyright Secured | All rights reserved including performing rights. | WARNING! This composition is protected by Copyright law. To photocopy or reproduce | by any method is an infringement of the Copyright law. Anyone who reproduces copyrighted | matter is subject to substantial penalties and assessments for each infringement."
6 pages; performance time 3 minutes 11 seconds
First line of lyrics: Come to me in the silence of the night
Tempo markings: "Free time"; quarter note = 90
Frenken, Sjef; music (Canadian, born in Netherlands, 1935)
Cataloguer: Atifa Munshi, University of Ottawa
"Copyright music: Sjef Frenken." This score is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. The score appears on this website by kind permission of composer Sjef Frenken.
"Boats Sail on the Rivers" [Caleb M. Fritz]
Performance instructions: "Gently, expressively"
Recordings: "Boats Sail on the Rivers." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Boats-Sail-on-the-Rivers/10601710.item#/. Accessed 6 Feb. 2021.
Dedication: "To my mentor and great friend, Victor C. Johnson"
Cataloguer: Genevieve Benson, University of Ottawa
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "Boats Sail on the Rivers." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Boats-Sail-on-the-Rivers/10601710.item#/. Accessed 6 Feb 2021.
"Copyright © 2016 Choristers Guild. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. | Reproduction of all or any portion in any form is prohibited without permission of the publisher. | The copying of this music is prohibited by law and is not covered by CCLI, LicenSing, or OneLicense.net."
8 pages; performance time ca. 2 minutes and 30 seconds
"Love Came Down At Christmas" [David Von Kampen]
First line of lyrics: Love came down at Christmas
genre: choral music|Christmas music|sacred music|song
Composition history: "Commissioned by the Vancouver Chamber Choir."
Tempo markings: "Gentle, with some rubato"; quarter note = 80
Performance history: Premiered on 24 April 2015 by the Vancouver Chamber Choir.
Recordings: Von Kampen, David. "LOVE CAME DOWN AT CHRISTMAS (SATB, piano) - Vancouver Chamber Choir". Performance by Vancouver Chamber Choir, Jon Washburn, conductor, SoundCloud, uploaded 29 Apr. 2015, https://soundcloud.com/davidvonkampen/love-came-down-at-christmas-satb-and-piano-vancouver-chamber-choir.
Dedication: "for the Vancouver Chamber Choir, Jon Washburn, conductor"
Von Kampen, David; music (American, born 1986)
Other data reference(s): Von Kampen, David. "LOVE CAME DOWN AT CHRISTMAS (SATB, piano) - Vancouver Chamber Choir." SoundCloud, uploaded 29 Apr. 2015, https://soundcloud.com/davidvonkampen/love-came-down-at-christmas-satb-and-piano-vancouver-chamber-choir.
Cataloguer: Krystal Cote, University of Ottawa
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "Love Came Down at Christmas." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Love-Came-Down-at-Christmas/10593279.item#/submit. Accessed 2 February 2021.
"Copyright © 2016 by Walton Music Corporation. | A Division of GIA Publications, Inc. | www.waltonmusic.com. | International Copyright Secured. Made in U.S.A. All rights reserved"
8 pages; performance time approx. 3 minutes and 45 seconds
First line of lyrics: Christmas hath a darkness
genre: Christmas music|choral music|sacred music|song|carol
Notes about the text: The phrase "Alleluia, alleluia, Christ, the Lord, is born" has been added to the text between the two stanzas and at the end of the setting.
Recordings: "Christmas Bringeth Jesus." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Christmas-Bringeth-Jesus/10880600.item#/submit. Accessed 6 Feb. 2021. YouTube, uploaded by Hal Leonard and Shawnee Press Church Choral, 8 May 2018, youtu.be/T6rZS5ais7Y
Cataloguer: Elizabeth Whicher, University of Ottawa
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "Christmas Bringeth Jesus." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Christmas-Bringeth-Jesus/10880600.item#/submit. Accessed 7 Febrary 2021.
Brookfield Press, Hal Leonard Corporation
"Copyright © 2018 by HAL LEONARD LLC | International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved."
9 pages; performance time ca. 3 minutes 25 seconds
First line of lyrics: Two doves upon the selfsame branch
Rossetti poem(s): "Song" ("Two doves upon the selfsame branch")
Composition history: "The words printed by kind permission of Messrs Macmillan & Co."
Somerset, Henry Richard Charles, Lord; music (English, 1849-1932)
In reference to the published works below: Ives DM151
Reference: Ives, Maura. Christina Rossetti: A Descriptive Bibliography. New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Press, 2011.
Cataloguer: Julia Farnsworth and Emily McConkey, University of Ottawa
musical score: The British Library, London
Marschal-Loepke, Grace; music (1884-1976)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4733
Cataloguer: Julia Farnsworth, University of Ottawa
instrumentation: a cappella|piano (for rehearsal only)
Chorbajian, John; music (American, born 1936)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4732
musical score: Brown Library, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas
"Copyright © 1971, by G. Schirmer, Inc. | International Copyright Secured. | Printed in U.S.A."
"In the Old Time" [Grace Marschal-Loepke]
Rossetti poem(s): "Song" ("Oh roses for the flush of youth")
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4729
Cataloguer: Megan McKague, University of Ottawa