Check the listing for details. MASON, Lowell. (1792–1872): Signed Autograph Musical Quotation. Listed at 500.00 USD. Mason, Lowell. (1792-1872). Mason, Lowell. (1792-1872) Signed Autograph Musical Quotation Uncommon AMQS from the important American composer and organist, a leading figure in American church music and the composer of over 1600 hymns, many of which are often sung today. To a more general audience, he is also remembered for composing the musical setting of the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Signed "Lowell Mason," followed by 2 measures of manuscript music, apparently a quotation from an unidentified tune. Mason was largely responsible for introducing music into American public schools, and is considered to be one of the first important music educators in the United States. An important figure on the Boston musical scene, he served as president of the Handel and Haydn Society (1827-1832), taught music in the public schools, was co-founder of the Boston Academy of Music [1833], and in 1838 was appointed music superintendent for the Boston school system. He published a number of important song and hymn collection, including the Sabbath Hymn and Tune Book in 1859. "Mason's influence on American music is generally regarded as a mixed blessing. Although he established music as an integral part of public school education, he replaced the indigenous fuging tunes and anthems of 18th-century America with hymn tunes and anthems arranged from European music or imitations based on ‘scientific' principles producing ‘correct' harmonies. Among his lasting hymn tunes, composed or arranged, are ‘Antioch' (Joy to the World), ‘Bethany' (Nearer my God to thee), ‘Hamburg' (When I survey the wondrous cross), and ‘Olivet' (My faith looks up to thee). Mason and Thomas Hastings, both of whom opposed the more folklike musical idioms of revivalism, jointly compiled Spiritual Songs for Social Worship (1832) to counteract the influence of the revivalist Joshua Leavitt's popular Christian Lyre (1830). Through the publication of his books, most of them for schools or churches, Mason attained an extraordinary influence over American tastes." (Grove Online) Schubertiade Music Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE ! ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT Gabriel Boyers, owner of Schubertiade Music & Arts was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and is a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence ! Schubertiade Music & Arts deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.