Historical Notices Of The Office Of Choristers (1848)

By James Elwin Millard

Book Overview

Historical Notices Of The Office Of Choristers is a book written by James Elwin Millard in 1848. The book provides a detailed account of the history and evolution of the role of choristers in the Christian church. Millard explores the origins of the office of choristers and how it developed over time, from the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations to the present day.The author also discusses the various duties and responsibilities of choristers throughout history, including their role in liturgical music, as well as their involvement in other aspects of church life such as education and pastoral care. Millard examines the different types of choristers and their training, as well as the various instruments and musical styles used in church music.Throughout the book, Millard provides numerous examples of famous choristers and composers who have contributed to the development of church music, including Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, and Johann Sebastian Bach. He also discusses the challenges faced by choristers throughout history, including the impact of the Reformation and the changing role of music in the church.Overall, Historical Notices Of The Office Of Choristers is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the history and evolution of the role of choristers in the Christian church. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of music and the Christian church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436872189
• ISBN13: 9781436872188
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"