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PURPOSE (Perkins)

Composer: Emily S. Perkins

Emily Swan Perkins Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title: PURPOSE (Perkins)
Composer: Emily S. Perkins (1921)
Meter: Irregular
Incipit: 55563 25511 43211
Copyright: Public Domain
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Timeline

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Arrangements

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

  • 83 Musical Gifts Part 2: Variations on Hymn Tunes -- Hanover to Saint Agnes
    Composer/Editors Adrienne Tindall; Robert F. Swift
    Published By: Darcey Press (2004) pp. 331
  • Twenty-Five Organ Harmonizations: Alternate Hymn Settings in Various Styles
    Composer/Editor Harold J. Owen
    Published By: GIA Publications, Inc. (2002) pp. 21
  • 30 Creative Intonations: for Organ on familiar Hymn Tunes
    Composer/Editor Michael E. Young
    Published By: G. I. A. Publications, Inc. (1980) pp. 10
  • 48 Hymn Decants for Festive and General Use: By Various Composers
    Composer/Editor Scott S. Withrow
    Published By: G. I. A. Publications, Inc. (1980) pp. 17

Organ Solo

  • 83 Musical Gifts Part 2: Variations on Hymn Tunes -- Hanover to Saint Agnes
    Composer/Editors Adrienne Tindall; Robert F. Swift
    Published By: Darcey Press (2004) pp. 331-334
  • A Musical Gift Book 4: 32 Preludes on Familiar Hymn Tunes
    Composer/Editor Jack C. Goode
    Published By: Darcey Press (2000) pp. 46
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Instances

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Hymns for the Living Age #396

Hymns for the Living Age #396
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The Church School Hymnal for Youth #321

The Church School Hymnal for Youth #321
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