Identity area
Reference code
R./2.68a/2
Title
Vocal parts for ‘Commemoration Anthem’, by C. V. Stanford
Date(s)
- c. 1874 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
14 folded sheets
Context area
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Perhaps given by Dr H. S. Middleton on 8 Feb. 1956, along with R.2.68b, though it is not mentioned on the accompanying brown paper wrapper, R.2.68a/3.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Dr H. S. Middleton
Content and structure area
Scope and content
There are fourteen parts: two sopranos, four altos, four tenors, and four basses. They were probably written by a professional copyist.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
The 14 parts have been foliated in a single sequence from 1 to 28, in the order alto, alto, tenor, tenor, bass, bass, soprano, soprano, alto, alto, tenor, tenor, bass, bass. There appears to be no significance in this order.