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NYGWPB.762.129
9 Sep 1762:32 (1027)
To all lovers of Divine Harmony, whereas it is a custom in
Protestant congregations in Europe in times of rejoycing, as
well on annual as particular days of thanksgiving, to sing
the "Te Deum". Therefore by particular desire a
subscription is open'd for the encouragement of so laudable
a practice in this city. Proposals as follows: Every lady,
gentlemen, &c., to subscribe whatever they please, for which
subscription money William Tucky, 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. Gaine, Mr.
Weyman, and the printer of this paper, which moneys 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. Silby, clerk of St. George's
Chappel; as he will begin immediately to instruct the
performers, and receive all qualify'd till there are 50
voices in the chorus.
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