Mann Thomas

1806 · Best.-Nr. 41672 — Dedham: Printed and Sold by H. Mann; who executes music printing of all kinds on reasonable terms 1806. Quarto. Sewn. i title within oval ornamental border 2-32 pp. Typeset throughout. With contents to head of page 2. Contains 27 pieces most with text some instrumental as follows: - Address to a Tuft of Violets. A New Song. Written by H. Mann. Music by O. Shaw - Bonaparte's Grand March - Gen. Abercrombie's March - Tink a Tink - Tears that Exhale. A Favourite Song Sung by Master Walsh in the Prisoner composed by T. Andrews - O Listen to the Voice of Love - Drink to Me only. A Favorite Glee. Composed by Dr. Jackson - Felton's Gavot. With Variations - Poor Emma. A Favorite New Song - Air by O. Shaw - Unmoved I'll Brave the Stormy Sea. Sung by Miss Brett - The Persian Maid. Composed by W.E. Heather. Words by G. Walker - Poor Richard - Adieu My Liberty - 'Tis Only No Harm To Know It You Know. A New Song. The Poetry by J.O. Keefe Music by William Shield - Bonny Doon. A Favorite Scotch Song - Storace - New Century Hornpipe - The Miller's Daughter. A Favorite Song. Composed by Mr. Hook - London. Composed by T. Swan - A Favorite Rondeau - She Lives in the Valley Below. A New Song Composed by Mr. Hook - Resignation. A New Song Composed by O. Shaw - I owe You One. A Favorite Song Sung by Mrs. Seymour in the Sixty Third Letter - A Favorite March in the Demolution of the Bastille - The Cottage in the Grove. A Favorite New Song - Hymn. Composed by O. Shaw Slightly worn and browned; upper outer and lower inner corners stained; some corners slightly frayed and creased. Wolfe 7884. OCLC 36038853 2 copies only. Shaw was a noted American composer compiler teacher singer organist and publisher. "After accidental eye damage leading to blindness he undertook musical studies with John L. Berkenhead Gottlieb Graupner and Thomas Granger about 1800. In 1805 he established himself as a teacher of the piano and organ in Dedham Massachusetts where he began to issue his music in collaboration with Herman Mann. Moving to Providence in 1807 Shaw became a central figure in the city's musical life as organist organizer of bands and composer of songs odes anthems and marches for patriotic and civic occasions. . Shaw sought to improve the quality of local sacred music co-founding the Psallonian Society and provided inspiration to the founding of the Boston Handel and Haydn Society in 1815 frequently participating in its early performance. His tenor voice was described as sweet simple and natural; his performances of his own compositions were said to be remarkably affective. Mary's Tears There's nothing true but heav'n and All things fair and bright are thine were particularly popular establishing him as a leader in the development of American song. Shaw taught the piano and singing throughout his career and conducted singing schools in the early decades of the 19th century Lowell Mason was among his pupils. He also instructed his own children who later served him as amanuenses. His pedagogical compositions include many easy keyboard pieces two instructional books for the piano 1811 1831 and a compilation of ensemble music For the Gentlemen 1807 which was one of the earliest American printed instrumental tutors by a native composer." Bruce Degen in Grove Music Online Mann was an important early 19th century American publisher especially of hymns and secular songs based in Dedham Massachusetts. Printed and Sold by H. Mann; who executes music printing of all kinds, on reasonable terms unknown