Grace Chapel: Easter Services

Event Information

Venue(s):
Grace Chapel

Conductor(s):
Clare William Beames

Event Type:
Choral

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
13 February 2022

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

17 Apr 1870, Morning
17 Apr 1870, Evening

Program Details

As per the New York Times announcement, “the choir consists of a quartet and chorus.” The program provided is that for the morning service and also included additional, unidentified works (see New York Times announcement of 04/17/70); the service program explained vaguely in the citations.

Performers and/or Works Performed

1)
LIST OF PERFORMER(S)/ORGANIZATION(S)
Participants:  Grace Chapel, choir;  Nellie J. [singer] Chapman;  Hattie E. [soprano] Bulkley
2)
Anthems. Selections
Composer(s): Beames
3)
"Christ our Passover"
Composer(s): Chapple
4)
Gloria
Composer(s): Clarke
5)
Te Deum, E
Composer(s): Clarke

Citations

1)
Announcement: New-York Daily Tribune, 16 April 1870, 5.

“At Grace Chapel, in Fourteenth-st., the choir comprises a quartette and chorus, under the direction of the organist, Dr. Clare W. Beames. The programme for Sunday is as follows: [lists program].

“Solos during the morning services by Miss Hattie E. Bulkley, Miss Nellie Chapman, and others.

“In the evening the musical portions of the services will include an organ piece, introductory vocal trio, and other selections.”

2)
Announcement: New-York Times, 17 April 1870, 8.

“At Grace Chapel, in Fourteenth-street, the music is usually congregational in its general caracter [sic]; and the choir consists of a quartet and chorus, under the direction of Dr. Clare W. Beames. The programme for the day is as follows: Overture on the organ; Introductory Anthem, arranged by Dr. Beames; Anthem, ‘Christ Our Passover,’ Chappel; Glorias Chant-form and Rhythmical, various; Anthem, Te Deum in E, Dr. Clarke; Jubilate, double Chant; 13th selection of Psalms; 69th hymn, music from Mozart; Anthem at the Offertory; Communion service, three musical numbers; solos by Miss Hattie E. Bulkley, Miss Nellie J. Chapman, and others.

“In the evening, introductory solo for the organ, vocal trio, and other appropriate selections.”