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428 In Sept. 1863, Mr. Henry C. Lunn undertook the office of editor, which he still holds, contributing constantly interesting articles of criticisms on current musical subjects. Among the most frequent contributors have been Dr. Macfarren, Dr. Rimbault, W. H. Cummings, Carl Engel, E. Prout, W. A. Barrett, H. H. Statham, Joseph Bennett, etc., etc. From time to time series of articles of special interest have appeared, as for example, Dr. Wm. Pole's 'Story of Mozart's Requiem' (1869), Dr. Chrysander's 'Sketch of the History of Music Printing from the 15th to the 19th centuries' (1877). This periodical also contains a monthly issue of part-music. [App. p.726 "on the retirement in 1887 of Mr. Lunn, the editorship of The Musical Times was assumed by Mr. W. A. Barrett."]

The Tonic Sol-fa Reporter was begun in 1853 a tentative double-number having been issued in 1851, but not continued) under the editorship of Mr. John Curwen, whose lectures at Newcastle on the Tonic Sol-fa Notation were the origin of the publication. The double-number of 1851 contained, besides an account of the progress of the movement, Tonic Sol-fa arrangement of the Hallelujah Chorus, 'in which is omitted (sic) the parts too difficult for Congregational Singing,' and 'several hymns' (words only). The issue has continued at intervals of a month until the present time, containing criticisms, reports of the progress of the Sol-fa movement in different parts of England, etc., and a series of Anthems, Glees, Rounds, Hymn-tunes, etc., in the Sol-fa notation. Of late Mr. J. Spencer Curwen has been associated with Mr. John Curwen in the editorship. [App. p.726 "The Tonic Sol-fa Reporter has a department of 'Musical questions and their answers."] [App. p.820 "Add that the Tonic Sol-fa Reporter was issued bi-monthly till 1878, and that it has been called 'The Musical Herald' since Jan. 1889."]

The Musical Standard, projected by an amateur, Mr. A. W. Hammond, who was both proprietor and editor, appeared first on Aug. 2, 1862. It was issued fortnightly; its size 8vo, and price 2d. It professed to be unfettered by clique, and not devoted to the behests of houses in the trade. It was especially to look after the interests of church music and organists. It contains, besides leading articles on topics of current interest, notices of concerts, etc., specifications of old and new organs, extracts from ancient church registers relating to musical matters, biographical notices of the lesser masters and public performers, and reprints of old and curious works bearing on the subject of music. Among the contributors to the early numbers were Dr. W. J. Westbrook, Dr. Gauntlett, Joseph Bennett, J. Crowdy, etc., etc. In an early number proposals were made to establish a Musical College. This was the origin of the College of Organists. In May 1864 a prize was offered for a new hymn-tune; this feature was continued for some time. In the same year interesting reprints of old works were commenced, and were continued in each number. In vol. 5 the paper began a weekly issue. In vol. 12 there are notices and a considerable controversy on the two oratorios by H. H. Pierson (then living), 'Hezekiah' and 'Jerusalem.' The old series of the journal ended with vol. 13, when Mr. Hammond sold the copyright to Mr. George Carr, and Mr. T. L. Southgate became editor. The scope of the journal was now considerably widened, containing letters and notices from France, Germany, Italy, and America. Vocal music as well as instrumental was now given weekly in the paper, among which were compositions by Sir W. Sterndale Bennett, Sir J. Goss, H. Gadsby, E. J. Hopkins, Berthold Tours, etc. In Feb. 1872, Messrs. Reeves & Turner purchased the paper. Mr. Southgate retired in 1873, and was succeeded by Mr. J. Crowdy. In 1875 Mr. Bowden became the proprietor. In vol. 8 it was enlarged to folio size, and the price raised to 3d., the weekly issue of music being discontinued. In May 1876 Mr. Broadhouse became editor. Among the most prominent articles that have lately appeared may be mentioned an extraordinary series, entitled 'Beethoven's Symphonies critically and sympathetically discussed,' by Mr. A. Teetgen. [App. p.726 "the proprietorship was transferred to Mr. Harry Lavender. Mr. Turpin edited The Musical Standard from 1880 to 1886, Mr. Broadhouse succeeding him for two years; finally Mr. Ernest Bergholt, B.A., became editor in 1888."]

The year 1863 brought two new weekly musical periodicals, The Orchestra and The Choir. The first, a folio of 16 pages, published by Cramer, Wood, & Co., contains, besides criticisms of music in London and the provinces, correspondence from the principal musical centres of the continent, serial 'feuilletons,' etc. It 1874 it began a new series in a quarto form, issued monthly, published by Swift & Co., 155 Newton Street, W.C. [App. p.726 "in 1882 The Orchestra appeared again in a folio size."]

The Choir and Musical Record, published weekly by Thomas Wright, 'Choir' Office, 188 Strand, was intended 'to prove serviceable and interesting to Clergymen, Choirmasters, Organists, Members of Choirs, and all who are interested in Music.' Its object was to 'promote the art of church music by the publication of essays and papers advocating sound principles and directing taste.' Among the contributors were Dr. Rimbault, Dr. Macfarren, E. J. Hopkins, etc. 4 pages of music are issued weekly. [App. p.726 "The Choir came to an end in 1878."]

The Monthly Musical Record was begun in 1871, under the editorship of Mr. E. Prout, Augener & Co. being the publishers. It has appeared monthly since that time. Its form is a small quarto, and its price 2d. Among the principal contributors are—W. G. Cusins, E. Dannreuther, S. Jadassohn, L. Nohl, F. Niecks, E. Pauer, C. F. Pohl, Xaver Scharwenka, etc. Historical and analytical notices in a serial form are given from time to time, by Herrn E. Pauer, F. Niecks, etc. In vol. 2 appeared Herr Dannreuther's articles on 'Wagner, his tendencies, life, and writings.' From 1874 to 1876 the editor was Mr. C. A. Barry; since that time the post had been held by Mr. W. A. Barrett. Admirable analyses of Schubert's Masses, Schumann's Symphonies, Weber's Cantatas, etc., and descriptions of Urio's Te Deum and Stradella's Serenade, with reference to Handel's plagiarisms from them, all by Mr. Prout, appeared in the earlier volumes. The issue of four sheets of music with the publication began in the number for February 1880. [App. p.726 "in 1887 Mr. W. A. Barrett left the editorial chair. Among recent contributions to The Monthly Musical Record, Mr. Pauer's 'Chronological Tables and their materials,' and articles by Dr. Carl Reinecke, Mr. S. Stratton, and Mr. Verey may be mentioned."]

'Concordia, a journal of music and the sister arts,' was first published by Messrs. Novello, Ewer, & Co., under the editorship of Mr. Joseph Bennett, on May 1, 1875. The paper consisted of articles, reviews, criticisms, and London, provincial, and foreign intelligence on music, poetry, the drama, and the fine arts; and was published weekly. The principal contributors were Dr. W. H. Stone, Dr. Gauntlett, Rev. Maurice