Free Stuff
MUSIC
The music here is presented as free examples of the quality of the typesetting and academic rigour of Ancient Groove Music editions.
Kyrie from the Nelson Mass, by Josef Haydn (1732 - 1809). Sample pages.
Terra tremuit by William Byrd (1542 - 1623). A short SSATB motet for Easter Day.
Almighty God, by Thomas Ford (1580 - 1648). A new edition of this well-known piece, showing how the original varies from most modern editions.
O vos omnes, by Antonio Lotti (1667 - 1740). Short Passiontide motet for SATB.
Regina coeli, by Antonio Lotti (1667 - 1740). Short Marian motet for SATB.
Vexilla regis, by Antonio Lotti (1667 - 1740). Church hymn for SATB. See the complete catalogue of music by Lotti.
Eheu! Sustulerent Dominum meum by Thomas Morley (1557 - 1603). An edition of the motet, written as a compositional example in A Plain & Easy Introduction to Practical Music, 1597.
Oculi omnium by Charles Wood (1866 - 1926). A short motet for SATB, unaccompanied.
Expectans expectavi by Charles Wood (1866 - 1926). A short motet for SATB and organ.
Guess I'm A Fool by Memphis Slim. An a cappella arrangement of an old jazz standard for barbershop sextet. Arranged by Ben Byram-Wigfield.
Sheet Music. An A4 sheet, printed with 15 staves. For you to write your own music.
BOOKS
The Praise of Music, 1586, Anon. A highly interesting book, published anonymously in 1586, detailing the history, mythology, virtue, and necessity of music, particularly exploring arguments in favour of having music as part of church services. Edited into modern English by Ben Byram-Wigfield. 105pp. 138 x 205mm.
Also available printed on quality text paper, hand bound in cloth.
The Play of Wit and Science, c.1540, John Redford (d.1547) A morality play, performed by the choristers of St. Paul's Cathedral at Henry VIII's court. In order to marry the beautiful Science, Wit must overcome the charms of Idleness and slay the giant of Tediousness. He is aided by Diligence, Instruction and Study. Edited with critical notes by Ben Byram-Wigfield. 46pp. 148 x 210mm
Also available printed and bound using quality paper.
Allegri's Miserere: A Quest for the Holy Grail? A more thorough and detailed version of the essay that appears on this website, including musical examples. Written by Ben Byram-Wigfield. 27pp. 148 x 210mm.
Reasons to persuade everyone to learn to sing by William Byrd (1542-1623). Well-known advice on the benefits of singing from the Elizabethan master.
© 2007 Ben Byram-Wigfield