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Re: sheetmusic



Religious sheet music should be kept for its historical value, it's
research
value. You never know when some church or composer may want to go
back to it. Is it only for one denomination or does it span the history
of
religious music. In my congregation we are always looking for something
new as our music director has a Ph.D. and does composing.

Sharon Centanne
Choir member
Grace Lutheran Church


khkhkobi wrote:

> Is there anyone on the list who could advise me about the possible
> value of religious sheet music? I'm working in a Unitarian Church
> archives.  Our Special Collections include a great deal of music that
> was used at the Church, from images on glass plate slides to hymnbooks
> from the 1800s. There is also a great big pile of acidic 20th century
> sheetmusic for various choir parts. It is this sheet music that is my
> current concern. What would be the possible value of these materials
> for our special collections? They are in pretty bad shape and my first
> instinct is to recommend tossing them. Moreover, if these materials
> have any value, there is probably a better place for them. I'm asking
> you, the list, for advice or resources in order to make a well rounded
> and informed decision.  Incidentally, we do know from the Orders of
> Service (that exist for a good part of the 20th century) what music
> was used from one Sunday to the next. There is no index to this sheet
> music and it is about ten cubic feet in volume.  If you want to reply
> directly to me, please do so at kobiko@excite.com. Thanks,K.H.
> KobiArchivist, First Church in Salem978-744-1551

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