G Schirmer Handel The Messiah Sacred Oratorio Vocal Score W T Best
$ 5.63
Description
G Schirmer Handel The Messiah Sacred Oratorio Vocal Score W T Best. • 🕯️ Genre:Sacred / Oratorio / Classical. • 📖 Contents:Complete oratorio in 3 parts with index; over 150 pp. • 🗓️ Approx. • 🎤 Forces:SATB soloists & chorus with keyboard reduction. • 📚 Format:Softcover vocal score / sheet music book. Beautiful vintage G. Schirmer vocal score of Handel’s “The Messiah – Sacred Oratorio,” edited by W. T. Best. This early Schirmer edition features an ornate decorative cover and a striking red gothic-style title page, with complete vocal score and index for all three parts of the oratorio. The softcover wraps show light edge and corner wear, small stain and minor soil on front, and faint pencil writing at top, consistent with age. Pages are lightly age-toned but clean and very readable, with no missing pages observed. Binding appears intact and secure for normal use and careful handling. This is a great copy for both study and performance, or as a displayable example of Schirmer’s historic sacred music publications. Perfect for choir directors, collectors of religious/choral music, and anyone who loves Handel’s “Messiah.” Item specifics (bullet style with emojis): • 🎼 Work: “The Messiah – Sacred Oratorio” by G. F. Handel • 🏷️ Publisher: G. Schirmer, New York • ✍️ Editor/Arranger: W. T. Best (from composer’s score & Mozart instrumentation) • 📚 Format: Softcover vocal score / sheet music book • 🎤 Forces: SATB soloists & chorus with keyboard reduction • 🕯️ Genre: Sacred / Oratorio / Classical • 🗓️ Approx. era: Late 19th–early 20th century Schirmer edition • 📖 Contents: Complete oratorio in 3 parts with index; over 150 pp. • ⚖️ Language: English text • 🧾 Special features: Decorative cover & red engraved-style title page Condition: Good vintage condition – softcover shows general shelf/edge wear, small stain and light soiling on front, minor corner creases, and faint pencil name; interior pages age-toned but clean and legible; binding intact with no loose or missing pages noted. Additional details: Seller’s note: Pre-owned vintage item – please review all photos carefully to assess condition and details before purchasing. Stored in a smoke-free environment; will be packed securely and shipped via Media Mail or equivalent. Keywords (for SEO): Handel Messiah vocal score, G Schirmer Collection of Oratorios and Cantatas, W T Best edition, sacred oratorio sheet music, vintage choral score, antique church music book, classical SATB chorus piano, Mozart instrumentation version, collectible religious music, early 1900s Schirmer Messiah
