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NYG(W.762.076
27 Sep 1762:41 (198)
To all lovers of Divine Harmony. Whereas it is a custom in
Protestant Congregations in Europe, on time of rejoicing, as
well on annual as particular Days of Thanksgiving, to sing
the Te Deum. Therefore, by particular desire, a
subscription is opened for the encouragement of so laudiable
a practice in this city. Proposals as follows: Every lady,
gentleman &c. to subscribe whatever they please; for which
subscription money William Tuckey, has obligated himself, to
teach a sufficient number of persons to perform the Te Deum,
either with or without an Organ, or other Instruments; and
that it shall be as good a piece of music, as any of the
common Te Deums sung in any cathedral church, in England.
Performers to pay nothing for Instruction, (unless it be
their pleasure) but it is expected that they will (as they
are to be inhabitants of the city) be kind enough to join
the choir on any particular occasion; especially at the
opening of the new Organ, which is expected soon.
Public subscriptions are taken in by Mr. Weyman, Mr. Gaine,
and Mr. Holt, which monies are to be left in the persons
hands who receive it, till there is a rehearsal of the piece
before the subscribers, of which rehearsal they shall have
notice.
Mr. Tuckey, Desires all persons from lads of ten years old,
&c. as well as other persons of good repute, that has good
voices, and are willing to join the company, to be speedy in
their application, and give in their names to Mr. Hildreth,
Clerk of Trinity Church, or Mr. Sibly, Clerk of St. George's
Chapel; as he will begin immediately to instruct the
performers, and receive all qualified, till there are 50
voices in the chorus.
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