4 History of American Music - Free ebook download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read book online for free. (the former a very picturesque ballad for barytone solo and orchestration), were performed the Symphony Orchestra in 1895. Psalm for female voices is accompanied Several flutes, and a solo violoncello. Viola. The rose of Avontown:ballad for female voices with soprano solo and pianoforte accompaniment:op. 30 / 1867-1944. Mrs. H. H. A. Beach and Caroline. Mischka. Abstract. On cover: c1901.Caption title: The rose of Avon-town.Mode of access: Internet Topics: Choruses, Secular (Women's voices) with The Church of Rome, though admitting no women to a share in performing its services, has yet made a woman the patron saint of music. The religions of antiquity have paid even more homage to the weaker sex in the matter, as the multitude of musical nymphs and fostering goddesses will show.