The Old Folks are Gone (Cox, John Summers)

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Publisher. Info. Philadelphia: J.W. Pepper, 1880.
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For Voice or Cornet and Orchestra
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Publisher. Info. Philadelphia: J.W. Pepper, 1880.
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Misc. Notes The solo cornet contains the entire melody so that the work can also be performed by cornet and orchestra.
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Work Title The Old Folks are Gone
Alternative. Title Song and Chorus
Composer Cox, John Summers
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IJC 45
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 verses
Text Incipit Sweetly, now the birds are singing songs they sung in time of yore
Librettist Samuel Callan (1846–1912)
Language English
Dedication Mr. Alex. Van Dyke
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voice, SATB chorus, piano