General observations on singing (the funny and serious art of making music together)





Oh, a-rock-a-mah soul

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000040476 / 1979-02-15
Date of Publication:
December 22, 1977
Date of Creation:
1977
Title:
Oh, a-rock-a-mah soul : American folk song sketch : for four-part chorus of mixed voices with tenor solo and piano acc. / text traditional ; Gail Kubik (1948).
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr.
Series:
Gail Kubik choral series
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, c1977.
Description:
11 p.
Other Title:
Gail Kubik choral series
Four American folk song sketches
American folk song sketches
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Notes:
Set ti.: Four American folk song sketches.
Authorship on Application:
musical arr.: Gail Kubik.
Names:
Gail Kubik 1914-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers (852 documents)
example document: Let all the world in every corner sing

Copyrights records by Lawson-Gould Music Publishers



Christ is the world's redeemer = Christus redemptor gentium

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000040495 / 1979-07-30
Date of Publication:
July 12, 1979
Date of Creation:
1979
Title:
Christ is the world's redeemer = Christus redemptor gentium : for four-part chorus of mixed voices and organ / [words] St. Columba (521-597) ; translated by Duncan MacGregor ; [music] Irish traditional hymn ; arr. by Stephen H. Prussing.
Language:
English.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr.
Series:
LG sacred choral series
Imprint:
New York : Lawson-Gould Music Publishers ;
Description:
15 p.
Variant title:
Christ is the world's redeemer
Other Title:
Christus redemptor gentium
L G sacred choral series
Publisher Number:
G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, c1979
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Names:
Stephen H. Prussing 1923-
Columba, Saint, 521-597
Duncan MacGregor
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Thou shalt not kill

Copyrights records by Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.



The Stream of life

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000045529 / 1979-09-19
Date of Publication:
September 10, 1979
Date of Creation:
1979
Title:
The Stream of life : for four-part chorus of mixed voices with piano acc. / [words] Alice Cary ; [music] Thomas Mirante.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: music.
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, c1979.
Description:
11 p.
Number of similar titles:
2
Similar Title:
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Names:
Thomas Mirante 1931-
Alice Cary 1820-1871
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Invocation

In the moon of wintertime

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000056989 / 1980-01-25
Date of Publication:
January 14, 1980
Date of Creation:
1980
Title:
In the moon of wintertime : French Huron carol : for four-part chorus of mixed voices with piano acc. / arr. by Robert E. Selland.
Language:
English & Latin.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr.
Series:
Roger Wagner choral series
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, c1980.
Description:
8 p.
Number of similar titles:
2
Similar Title:
Other Title:
Roger Wagner choral series
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Authorship on Application:
arr.: Robert Selland.
Names:
Robert E. Selland 1930-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers (852 documents)
example document: Prepare the hymn

John Henry

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000081408 / 1980-09-25
Date of Publication:
September 8, 1980
Date of Creation:
1980
Title:
John Henry : American folk song sketch : for four-part chorus of men's voices and baritone & bass solos, with piano acc. / [words] traditional ; [music] Gail Kubik.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: new musical setting.
Series:
Gail Kubik choral series. American folk song sketches
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, c1980.
Description:
16 p.
Other Title:
Gail Kubik choral series : American folk song sketches
American folk song sketches
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Authorship on Application:
musical setting: Gail Kubik.
Names:
Gail Kubik 1914-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Kyrie

I ride an old paint

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000081409 / 1980-09-25
Date of Publication:
September 8, 1980
Date of Creation:
1980
Title:
I ride an old paint : American folk song sketch : for four-part chorus of mixed voices with soprano and baritone solos, a cappella / [words] traditional ; [music] Gail Kubik.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: new musical setting.
Series:
Gail Kubik choral series. American folk song sketches
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, c1980.
Description:
12 p.
Number of similar titles:
31
Similar Title:
Other Title:
Gail Kubik choral series : American folk song sketches
American folk song sketches
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Authorship on Application:
arr.: Gail Kubik.
Names:
Gail Kubik 1914-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: I have been young = Ich bin jung gewesen

My Lagan love

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000081410 / 1980-09-25
Date of Publication:
September 8, 1980
Date of Creation:
1980
Title:
My Lagan love : for full chorus of mixed voices and baritone or mezzo-soprano solo, a cappella : Irish air / setting by James Erb.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: musical setting.
Series:
LG choral series
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, c1980.
Description:
10 p.
Number of similar titles:
7
Other Title:
L G choral series
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Names:
James Erb 1926-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Knight without a sword

The Leather-winged bat

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000091669 / 1980-12-11
Date of Publication:
June 9, 1980
Date of Creation:
1980
Title:
The Leather-winged bat : for four-part chorus of treble voices with piano acc. / arr. by Kalman Halasz.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr. & editorial markings.
Series:
George Bragg choral series
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, c1980.
Description:
19 p.
Number of similar titles:
3
Other Title:
George Bragg choral series
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Notes:
American folksong.
Authorship on Application:
editorial markings: George Bragg.
Names:
Kalman Halasz 1920-1972
George Bragg 1926-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers (852 documents)
example document: Abide with me & 3,752 other titles. (Part 004 of 008)

Cutting down the pine

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000091670 / 1980-12-11
Date of Publication:
March 7, 1980
Date of Creation:
1980
Title:
Cutting down the pine : for four-part chorus of treble voices with piano acc. / arr. by Kalman Halasz.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr. & editorial markings.
Series:
George Bragg choral series
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, c1980.
Description:
14 p.
Number of similar titles:
3
Similar Title:
Other Title:
George Bragg choral series
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Notes:
American folksong.
Authorship on Application:
editorial markings: George Bragg.
Names:
Kalman Halasz 1920-1972
George Bragg 1926-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers (852 documents)
example document: Mother Goose suite

The Little family

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000091671 / 1980-12-11
Date of Publication:
March 7, 1980
Date of Creation:
1980
Title:
The Little family : for four-part chorus of treble voices with piano acc. / arr. by Kalman Halasz.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr. & editorial markings.
Series:
George Bragg choral series
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, c1980.
Description:
8 p.
Number of similar titles:
3
Similar Title:
Other Title:
George Bragg choral series
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Notes:
American folksong.
Authorship on Application:
editorial markings: George Bragg.
Names:
Kalman Halasz (5 documents)
example document: Christmas carols. Boy's choir & orchestra. w & arr. music Kalman Halasz, musical arr. & adaptation by Kalman Halasz
George Bragg 1926-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers (852 documents)
example document: It's gotta be America

Agnus Dei

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000104194 / 1981-05-08
Date of Publication:
April 24, 1981
Date of Creation:
1981
Title:
Agnus Dei : from Petite Messe pour Notre Dame, for four-part chorus of mixed voices, a cappella / Daniel Guss.
Language:
Latin.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: music.
Copyright Note:
C.O. correspondence.
Series:
LG sacred choral series
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, c1981.
Description:
7 p.
Other Title:
Petite Messe pour Notre Dame
L G sacred choral series
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Authorship on Application:
music: Daniel Guss.
Names:
Daniel Guss 1954-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers (852 documents)
example document: Old King Cole

You must have that true religion

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000136908 / 1982-03-15
Date of Publication:
January 30, 1982
Date of Creation:
1982
Title:
You must have that true religion : spiritual : for four-part chorus of mixed voices a cappella / arr. by Roland M. Carter.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: arr.
Series:
LG sacred choral series
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, [c1982]
Description:
8 p.
Number of similar titles:
3
Other Title:
L G sacred choral series
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Names:
Roland M. Carter 1942-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Muge

Lolly too-dum

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000136909 / 1982-03-15
Date of Publication:
January 30, 1982
Date of Creation:
1982
Title:
Lolly too-dum : American folk song sketch : for full chorus of mixed voices and incidental solos, with piano acc. / [words] traditional, additional lyrics by Gail Kubik ; [music] Gail Kubik.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: music & additional lyrics.
Series:
Gail Kubik choral series
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, [c1982]
Description:
23 p.
Number of similar titles:
4
Other Title:
Gail Kubik choral series
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers
Names:
Gail Kubik 1914-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Let us praise creation's Lord!

The Silver swan

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000220328 / 1984-06-13
Date of Publication:
April 25, 1984
Date of Creation:
1984
Title:
The Silver swan : for four-part chorus of mixed voices a cappella / [words] traditional ; [music] Paul Goldstaub.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "original music."
Copyright Note:
C.O. correspondence.
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, [c1984]
Description:
4 p.
Number of similar titles:
20
Similar Title:
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Names:
Paul Goldstaub 1947-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Prepare the hymn

Beauty art Thou

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000234004 / 1984-12-26
Date of Publication:
December 7, 1984
Date of Creation:
1983
Title:
Beauty art Thou : for four-part chorus of mixed voices with piano acc. / Ravonna Martin.
Imprint:
New York : sole selling representative, G. Schirmer, [c1984]
Description:
7 p.
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Authorship on Application:
music & text: Ravonna Martin.
Names:
Ravonna Martin 1954-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Three songs

Take care

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000239732 / 1985-02-11
Date of Publication:
February 7, 1985
Date of Creation:
1985
Title:
Take care : for three-part chorus of female voices, a cappella / [words] Jeanne Pocius ; [music] Daniel Guss.
Series:
The Treble cleff choral series
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, [c1985]
Description:
6 p.
Other Title:
The Treble cleff choral series
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Names:
Daniel Guss 1954-
Jeanne Pocius 1958-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: When I consider the heavens

When I was but a maiden

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000239819 / 1985-02-11
Date of Publication:
February 7, 1985
Date of Creation:
1980
Title:
When I was but a maiden : American folk song sketch / [words] traditional ; [music] Gail Kubik.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "original music."
Copyright Note:
C.O. correspondence.
Imprint:
New York : G. Shirmer, sole selling representative, [c1985]
Description:
20 p.
Number of similar titles:
3
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Notes:
Four-part chorus of mixed voices with soprano & baritone solos, a cappella.
Names:
Gail Kubik 1914-1984
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Nativity carol

The Gull and I

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000258874 / 1985-06-24
Date of Publication:
May 30, 1985
Date of Creation:
1985
Title:
The Gull and I : for two-part chorus of young voices with piano acc. / [words] based on a text by R. W. Burley ; [music] Daniel L. Bagan.
Series:
The Treble clef choral series
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, [c1985]
Description:
8 p.
Other Title:
The Treble clef choral series
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Authorship on Application:
text & adaptation: R. W. Burley.
Names:
R. W. Burley
Daniel L. Bagan 1957-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Teach us, O Lord

Quem pastores

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000284730 / 1986-03-27
Date of Publication:
March 18, 1986
Date of Creation:
1986
Title:
Quem pastores : for four-part chorus of mixed voices with soprano solo a cappella / [music] German (14th century) ; arr. by Rosemary Heffley.
Language:
Latin & English.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "new musical arrangement."
Series:
Choruses for Christmas
Imprint:
New York : G. Schirmer, sole selling representative, [c1986]
Description:
7 p.
Number of similar titles:
7
Similar Title:
Other Title:
Choruses for Christmas
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Names:
Rosemary Heffley 1943-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Salve invicta = Hail to Judith

Round robin

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000286853 / 1986-04-07
Date of Publication:
January 29, 1986
Date of Creation:
1985
Date in Notice:
notice: 1985
Title:
Round robin : for four-part chorus of mixed voices with flute acc. / Marshall Barnes.
Language:
Words from the Sanskrit of Bhartrihari, translated by Paul Elmer More
Imprint:
New York : Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, [c1985]
Description:
7 p.
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Names:
Paul Elmer More (2 documents)
example document: Peace
Marshall Barnes 1921-
Bhartrihari (2 documents)
example document: Peace
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Pride of youth

Who'll be a witness

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000288077 / 1986-05-27
Date of Publication:
May 20, 1986
Date of Creation:
1986
Title:
Who'll be a witness : for four-part chorus of mixed voices with tenor, a cappella / arr. by Wendell Whalum.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "new musical arrangement."
Series:
Wendell Whalum choral series
Imprint:
[S.l.] : Lawson-Gould, [c1986]
Description:
14 p.
Number of similar titles:
8
Other Title:
Wendell Whalum choral series
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Names:
Wendell Whalum 1931-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Four Housman songs

The Tailor and the mouse

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000328051 / 1987-05-22
Date of Publication:
April 30, 1987
Date of Creation:
1987
Title:
The Tailor and the mouse : English folk song : for four-part chorus of mixed voices a cappella / arr. by Edgar F. LaMance, Jr.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "new musical arrangement."
Imprint:
[S.l.] : Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, [c1987]
Description:
11 p.
Number of similar titles:
2
Similar Title:
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Authorship on Application:
new musical arr.: E. F. LaMance, Jr.
Names:
LaMance, Edgar F., Jr., 1937-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Six songs

Kyrie

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000328056 / 1987-05-22
Date of Publication:
April 30, 1987
Date of Creation:
1987
Title:
Kyrie : from Solemn Mass in A, for four-part chorus of mixed voices with piano acc. / [music] Simon Sechter ; edited by Graham H. Phipps.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "new musical edition-markings."
Imprint:
[S.l.] : Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, [c1987]
Description:
8 p.
Other Title:
Solemn Mass in A
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Names:
Simon Sechter
Graham H. Phipps 1937-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: I love my love

O admirabile commercium

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000328064 / 1987-05-22
Date of Publication:
April 30, 1987
Date of Creation:
1987
Title:
O admirabile commercium : for four-part chorus of mixed voices a cappella / Josquin des Prez ; edited by Vahe Aslanian.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "new musical edition-markings, interpretations."
Series:
Choruses for Christmas
Imprint:
[S.l.] : Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, [c1987]
Description:
10 p.
Other Title:
Choruses for Christmas
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Names:
Vahe Aslanian (12 documents)
example document: Sing, O tongue = Pange lingua traducido al Castellano

Copyrights records by Aslanian, Vahe


Josquin, des Prez, d. 1521 (11 documents)
example document: O Domine Jesu Christe

Copyrights records by Josquin, des Prez, d. 1521


Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: What is beauty, then?

Quem pastores

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000328067 / 1987-05-22
Date of Publication:
April 30, 1987
Date of Creation:
1987
Title:
Quem pastores : 14 cent. German / arr. Allen G. Biester.
Language:
English.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "new musical arrangement."
Series:
Choruses for Christmas
Imprint:
[S.l.] : Lawson-Gould, [c1987]
Description:
7 p.
Number of similar titles:
7
Other Title:
Choruses for Christmas
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Notes:
Unison chorus and (or) congregation with organ acc.
Names:
Allen G. Biester 1940-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Opera arias for soprano

Mumblin' word

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000369445 / 1988-06-20
Date of Publication:
June 1, 1988
Date of Creation:
1988
Title:
Mumblin' word : traditional spiritual : for four-part chorus of mixed voices with guitar and piano accompaniment / arr. by Donn Weiss.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "new musical arrangement."
Imprint:
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. : Music 70, [c1988]
Description:
7 p.
Number of similar titles:
5
Similar Title:
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Names:
Donn Weiss 1928-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Abide with me & 3,752 other titles. (Part 008 of 008)

Festive choral amen

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000369452 / 1988-06-20
Date of Publication:
June 1, 1988
Date of Creation:
1988
Title:
Festive choral amen : for four-part chorus of mixed voices with organ or piano accompaniment / James Adler.
Imprint:
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. : Music 70, [c1988]
Description:
10 p.
Number of similar titles:
1
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Notes:
Repetitions of amen set to music.
Names:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Cloud messengers

All Thy works

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000372295 / 1988-06-20
Date of Publication:
June 1, 1988
Date of Creation:
1988
Title:
All Thy works : for four-part chorus of mixed voices with organ acc. / Richard Willis.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "musical setting and adaptation of biblical text."
Series:
Music 70 sacred choral series
Imprint:
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. : Music 70 Music Publishers, [c1988]
Description:
14 p.
Number of similar titles:
5
Other Title:
Music 70 sacred choral series
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Copyright Notice:
notice: Music 70 Music Publishers
Authorship on Application:
music: Richard Willis.
Names:
Richard Willis 1929-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: Make we joy
Music 70 Music Publishers (493 documents)
example document: The Coventry carol

Copyrights records by Music 70 Music Publishers



David's lament

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000372296 / 1988-06-20
Date of Publication:
June 1, 1988
Date of Creation:
1988
Title:
David's lament : for four-part chorus of mixed voices a cappella / Rick Sowash.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "musical setting and adaptation of biblical texts."
Series:
Music 70 secular choral series
Imprint:
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. : Music 70 Music Publishers, [c1988]
Description:
10 p.
Number of similar titles:
18
Similar Title:
Other Title:
Music 70 secular choral series
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Copyright Notice:
notice: Music 70 Music Publishers
Authorship on Application:
music: Rick Sowash.
Names:
Rick Sowash 1950-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: The Angel Gabriel
Music 70 Music Publishers (493 documents)
example document: O mortal man, remember well

Legend for spring

Type of Work:
Musical work
Registration Number / Date:
PA0000372668 / 1988-06-13
Date of Publication:
June 1, 1988
Date of Creation:
1988
Title:
Legend for spring : for two-part chorus of young voices with piano accompaniment / [words] Sarah Litsey Ford ; [music] Douglas Starr.
Basis of Claim:
New Matter: "original musical setting."
Imprint:
[S.l.] : Lawson-Gould, [c1988]
Description:
7 p.
Number of similar titles:
1
Copyright Claimant:
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc.
Names:
Sarah Litsey Ford
Douglas Starr 1952-
Lawson-Gould Music Publishers, Inc. (812 documents)
example document: The Mountain

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