Century-Old Solo Music for Free (almost)

Explanation: Over the past several years, I have reviewed tens of thousands of pieces of CS solo music.  I've carefully saved and catalogued one good copy (in each published range) of every title.  I've also saved duplicates of titles published after 1927 so that I could provide them, on request, to those who can use them.  Music published before 1928 is currently in the public domain and can thus be freely copied.  When I get requests for this music, my usual practice is to provide a PDF and send it by e-mail.

But how about the good, clean extra copies of that pre-1928 music?  I couldn't just discard them.  Instead, I've compiled the following list, and I'm offering this music to those who really cherish this old music.  Maybe you have the piece but need it in a different key.  Or maybe your copy is just thrashed from years of use, and you'd like to have a better copy.  Not all the music represented below is in pristine condition, though most copies are ― surprisingly so.

But I don't want to keep this music, though I'm willing to hold it indefinitely.  I want it in the hands of those who will value it.

So take a look through the list, decide what you want, and I will send you as many pieces as you wish.  I just ask that you reimburse me for the actual cost of the postage ― and $10 for my time (or whatever donation to Vocal Works seems right to you).

You can call me with your request (916/781-2900) or send an e-mail to info@vocal-works.com.

- Dick Frantzreb
 

Available Originals of Public Domain (pre-1926) Solo Music

1897

1916