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Chapter 13: LIST OF COMPOSITIONS BY DEEMS TAYLOR
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A biographical study chronicles the life and career of Deems Taylor, tracing his New York origins, education at Ethical Culture School and New York University, and his development from journalist and critic into a self-taught composer. It highlights his versatility—work as critic, editor, translator, speaker, artist, and composer—documents major appointments and lectures, describes his practical demeanor and public success, and considers how his example challenged stereotypes about composers and widened opportunities for American musical creators. The text blends narrative biography, professional appraisal, and selected anecdotes to map artistic achievement and influence.


LIST OF COMPOSITIONS BY DEEMS TAYLOR


Note:—The numbers before each group of titles refer to the publisher.

LYRIC DRAMA
[1] The King’s Henchman (Edna St. Vincent Millay), Op. 19
In three acts
CHAMBER MUSIC AND ORCHESTRA
[1] The Siren Song, Op. 2
Symphonic Poem for Orchestra
[1] Through the Looking-Glass, Op. 12 (Five Pictures from Lewis Carroll)
1a Dedication
1b The Garden of Live Flowers
2. Jabberwocky
3. Looking Glass Insects
4. The White Knight
Suite for
Symphony orchestra
Symphony orchestra—reduced
Strings, wind and piano
[1] The Portrait of a Lady, Op. 14
Rhapsody for strings, wind and piano
[1] Jurgen, Op. 17
Symphonic poem for orchestra
[1] Circus Day, Op. 18
Suite for jazz orchestra (Scored by Ferdie Grofé)
For symphony orchestra (Scored by the composer)
CHORAL-CANTATAS
[2] The Chambered Nautilus (Oliver Wendell Holmes), Op. 7
For mixed voices and orchestra
[2] The Highwayman (Alfred Noyes), Op. 8
For women’s voices and orchestra
Also for mixed voices and orchestra
PART-SONGS
[2] May Eve (Thomas S. Jones), Op. 11, No. 1, S.S.A.A.
[1] Tricolor (Paul Scott Mowrer), Op. 11, No. 2, S.S.A.A. T.T.B.B.
[1] Valse Ariette (Humming chorus), Op. 11, No. 3, S.S.A.A.
[1] Banks o’Doon (Robert Burns), S.S.A. (arranged)
[1] Plantation Love Song (“My Rose”) (Ruth McEnery Stuart), S.S.A.A. T.T.B.B. (arranged)
[5] Little Dancing Leaves (Lucy Larcom), Unison
[5] The Day Is Done (H. W. Longfellow), S.S.A.
[5] Old Ironsides (Oliver Wendell Holmes), S.S.A.B.
(Written for the Universal School Music Series)
HARMONIZATIONS AND TRANSCRIPTIONS
[1] Armenian Folksongs:
By the Cradle, S.S.A.
Heart-Longings, S.S.A.
My Grief, S.S.A.
The Well-Beloved, S.S.A. T.T.B.B. S.A.T.B.
[1] Belgian Folksongs:
The Faithless Lover (L’Abandonnée), S.S.A.
Grizzly, Grumpy Granny (La Boiteuse), S.S.A.
In the Country (La Vie Rustique), S.S.A.
The Siesta (La Sieste), S.S.A.
[1] Breton Folksongs:
Before the Shrine (Disons le Chapelet), S.S.A.A. T.T.B.B. S.A.T.B.
The Sabot-Maker (Le Sabotier), S.S.A.
The Soul’s Departure (Le Départ de l’Ame), S.S.A.
The Wedding Dress (La Petite Robe), S.S.A.
[1] Czecho-Slovak Folksongs:
Good Night (Dobru Noc), S.S.A.
Lightning Now Flashes (Nad Tatrou sa Blyska), S.S.A.
Song to Bohemia (Tesme se Blahou Nadeji), S.S.A.
Wake Thee, Now, Dearest (Pridi ty Suhajko), S.S.A.
Waters Ripple and Flow (Tece Voda, Tece), S.S.A. T.T.B.B. S.A.T.B.
[1] English Folksongs:
The Loyal Lover, S.S.A.A. S.A.T.B.
Mayday Carol, S.A. S.S.A. S.S.A.A. S.A.B. T.T.B.B. S.A.T.B.
My Johnny Was a Shoemaker, S.S.A. T.T.B.B. S.A.T.B.
Twenty, Eighteen, S.S.A. T.T.B.B. S.A.T.B.
[1] Scotch Songs:
Ae Fond Kiss, S.S.A.A.
Hame, Hame, Hame, S.S.A.A. T.T.B.B.
Rantin’, Rovin’ Robin, S.S.A.A.
Whistle, My Lad, S.S.A.A.
ARRANGEMENTS
[2] —— —— Southern Medley, S.S.A.A.
[1] J. S. Bach Air (Humming Chorus), Unison
[1] G. B. Bassani Rest and Slumber (Posate, Dormite), S.S.A.A.
[1] G. M. Bononcini Turn Not From Me (Non V’Ascondete), S.S.A.
[3] H. T. Burleigh De Gospel Train, S.S.A.
Hard Trials, S.S.A.
Heav’n, Heav’n, S.S.A.
[1] J. Brahms Crimson Clouds (Rothe Abendwolken), S.S.A.A.
Gypsy Minstrel (He, Zigeuner), S.S.A.A.
The Mountains Are Cold (Die Berge sind Spitz), S.S.A.A.
Now Sounds the Harp (Es Tönt ein Harfenklang), S.S.A.
When Sweetly Blossom Roses (Nun steh’n die Rosen), S.S.A.
[1] G. Caccini Amaryllis My Fair One (Amarilli, Mia Bella), S.S.A.A.
[1] M. A. Cesti Where Sleeps My Beloved (Intorno all’Idol Mio), S.S.A.A.
[1] E. Chausson The Humming Bird (Le Colibri), S.S.A.A.
[1] C. Debussy Afterglow (Beau Soir), S.S.A.
[1] J. Des Pres What Sorrow Mine (J’ay Mil Regrets), S.S.A.A.
[3] S. Donaudy Fragrant Groves and Flowery Meadows (Freschi Luoghi, Prati Aulenti), S.S.A.
Oh, Hasten, Beloved (Madonna Renzuola), S.S.A.A.
O, Likeness, Dim and Faded (Vaghissima Sembianza), S.S.A.
O, Vanished Loveliness (O Del Mio Amato Ben), S.S.A.
Spring Song (Sorge il Sol!), S.S.A.
The Lover’s Tale (Ognun Ripicchia e Nicchia), S.S.A.
’Tis Love That Sets Me Singing (Amor Mi Fa Cantare), S.S.A.
When You Love’s Game Were Learning (Quand’ il tuo Diavol Nacque), S.S.A.
[1] H. F. Duparc A Sigh (Soupir), S.S.A.A.
[1] F. Durante Dance, Little Maid (Danza, Danza), S.S.A.
Virgin, All of Love (Vergin, Tutto Amor), S.S.A.
[1] G. B. Fasolo Give Me Peace (Cangia, Cangia), S.S.A.
[1] G. Fauré After a Dream (Après un Reve), S.S.A.A.
The Cradles (Les Berceaux), S.S.A.A.
[1] John of Fornsete Sumer Is Icumen In, S.S.S.S.A.A.
[2] C. Forsyth From the Hills of Dream, S.S.A.A.
  French:
[1]XII. Century La Bele Yolans (Fair Yolanthe), S.S.A.
La Reine d’Avril (The Queen of April), S.S.A.A.
[1] XIV. Century Je Suis Trop Jeunette (Nay, My Years Are Tender), S.S.A.A.
[1] XVII. Century Le Berger Discret (The Timid Shepherd), S.S.A.A.
[1] XVIII. Century Ah, Mon Berger (Shepherd Mine Own), S.S.A.A.
Chaque Chose à Son Temps (Everything Has Its Time), S.S.A.A.
La Chanson du Tambourineur (The Drummer-Boy’s Song), S.S.A.A.
Les Belles Manières (The Ways of the World), S.S.A.A.
[1] J. Gallus O Salutaris, S.S.A.A.
[1] German Folksong Spinnerliedchen (Spinning Song), S.S.A.A.
[2] R. M. Gliere Ah, Twine No Blossoms, S.S.A.A.
[1] E. Grieg Are They Tears, Beloved? (Warum schimmert dein Auge?), S.S.A.
Christmas Snow (Neige de Noel), S.S.A.A.
A Dream (Ein Traum), S.S.A.A.
Rosebud (Rosenknospe), S.S.A.
[1] J. L. Hatton To Anthea, S.S.A.
[1] Dorothy Herbert After Sunset, S.S.A.
The Song of Desire, S.S.A.
[1] Hungarian Folksongs For But One (Nur ein schönes Mädchen), S.S.A.
O Marie (Marishka), S.S.A.
Whither Going Shepherd? (Sag’ Mir Csikos), S.S.A.
Play, O Gypsy (Spiel! Zigeuner), S.S.A.
[1] Eastwood Lane The Little Fisherman, S.S.A.A.
  Latin:
[1]XIV. Century Concordi Laetitia (Hymn to the Virgin), S.S.A.A. T.T.B.B. S.A.T.B.
[1] J. B. de Lully Lonely Wood (Bois Epais), S.S.A.
[4] Ethelbert Nevin The Land of Heart’s Desire, Cantata, Baritone Solo, S.S.A.
[1] G. P. da Palestrina Sub Tuum, S.S.A.
O Bone Jesu, S.S.A.A.
[2] Edna R. Park The Romaika, S.S.A.
[3] G. Puccini Love and Music (Vissi d’Arte), S.S.A.
One Fine Day (Un Bel Di), S.S.A.
[1] S. Rachmaninoff Cry of Russia (A Lament), Vocalise, S.S.A.A.
[2] N. Rimsky-Korsakoff Nightingale and the Rose, S.S.A.
[3] Geni Sadero Beautiful Vine (Pampina Pampinedda), S.S.A.
Hush-A-By (Era la Vo), S.S.A.
My Love, My Darling (Curi, Curuzzu), S.S.A.
Out Seaward (In Mezo al Mar), S.S.A.
Rock-a-Bye Baby Mine (Fa la nanna Bambin), S.S.A.
[1] A. Scarlatti If Florindo Be Faithful (Se Florindo e Fedele), S.S.A.
[1] R. Schumann Bride’s Song (Lied der Braut), S.S.A.A.
Dedication (Widmung), S.S.A.A.
[1] C. Sinding Anemone, S.S.A.A.
[1] Percy Rector Stephens To the Spirit of Music, S.S.A.A. T.T.B.B. S.A.T.B.
[1] R. Strauss Devotion (Zueignung), S.S.A.
[1] T. L. da Vittoria Ave Maria, S.S.A.A.
[1] Hugo Wolf Insatiable Love (Nimmersatte Liebe), S.S.A.
The Drummer-Boy (Der Tambour), S.S.A.
SONGS
[2] Witch Woman (Celia Harris), Op. 3
[1] Plantation Love Song (“My Rose”), (Ruth McEnery Stuart) Op. 6
[2] The City of Joy (Charles Hanson Towne), Op. 9. A Song Cycle
1. Spring in Town
2. Poor ...
3. ... But Happy
4. The Roof Garden
5. Home!
[2] Time Enough (Brian Hooker), Op. 10, No. 1
[1] The Rivals (James Stephens), Op. 13, No. 1
   A Song for Lovers (James Stephens), Op. 13, No. 2
   The Messenger (James Stephens), Op. 13, No. 3
[1] Traditional Airs. (Harmonized by Deems Taylor) Op. 15
1. La Bele Yolans (Fair Yolanthe)
2. Je Suis Trop Jeunette (Nay, My Years Are Tender)
3. La Sieste (The Siesta)
4. L’Abandonnée (The Faithless Lover)
5. La Vie Rustique (In the Country)
6. Rantin’, Rovin’ Robin
7. Ae Fond Kiss
8. Hame, Hame, Hame
9. Mayday Carol
10. Twenty, Eighteen
11. The Loyal Lover
12. Le Départ de l’Ame (The Soul’s Departure)
13. Les Belles Manières (The Ways of the World)
14. La Petite Robe (The Wedding Dress)
[1] Captain Stratton’s Fancy (John Masefield)
[1] The Banks o’Doon (Robert Burns)
PIANO
[1] A Kiss in Xanadu. Pantomine Music. Op. 16
[1] Two Studies in Rhythm. Op. 5
1. Prelude 2.  Poem
ORGAN
[1] Dedication. From “Through the Looking Glass.” Transcribed by Charles M. Courboin

INCIDENTAL MUSIC
Liliom.” Produced in New York by Theatre Guild
Will Shakespeare.” Produced in New York by Winthrop Ames
Humoresque.” Produced in New York by George Tyler
Rita Coventry.” Produced in New York by Brock Pemberton
The Adding Machine.” Produced in New York by Theatre Guild
Casanova.” Produced in New York by Gilbert Miller
Beggar on Horseback.” Produced in New York by Winthrop Ames
(Incidental music includes the pantomime “A Kiss in Xanadu.”)

[1] J. Fischer & Bro., New York.

[2] Oliver Ditson Co., Boston, Mass.

[3] G. Ricordi & Co., New York.

[4] The John Church Co., Cincinnati, Ohio.

[5] Hinds, Hayden & Eldredge, Inc., New York.



This Series of Brochures will include the
following American Composers

Alexander Russell[6]
Eastwood Lane[6]
James P. Dunn[6]
A. Walter Kramer[6]
Deems Taylor[6]
In Preparation:
Mortimer Wilson
Walter Golde
Charles Wakefield Cadman
Howard D. McKinney
Carl McKinley
Samuel Richards Gaines
Franz C. Bornschein
J. W. Clokey
Fay Foster
Lily Strickland
Helen Dallam
and others

[6] Now available