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NYM(G.762.101
18 Oct 1762:22 (533 Supplement)
To all lovers of divine harmony. Whereas it is a custom in
protestant congregations in Europe, in times of rejoicing,
as well as 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,
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 musick, 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. Holt,
and the printer of this paper, which monies are to be left
in the persons hands who receive it, til 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 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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