Sing Collection (page 43)

CHRISTMAS CAROLERS. Wood engraving, 19th century

CHRISTMAS CAROLERS, 1896. The Christmas Carol. Wood engraving, 1896

CHORUS OF CAROLERS, 1855. At Christmastime: wood engraving, 1855, by Ludwig Richter

WASHINGTON: BLACK CHURCH. A black congregation in Washington, D. C. Colored engraving, 1876
WASHINGTON: BLACK CHURCH. A black congregation in Washington, D.C. Colored engraving, 1876

CHRISTMAS CAROLERS, 1847. Wood engraving, English, 1847

BLACK BAPTISM, 1887. Black baptism in a river in the American South. Wood engraving, English, 1887

CHRISTMAS CAROLERS, 1848. Carol singing in the country. Wood engraving, English, 1848

CHRISTMAS CAROLERS, 1859. Singing Christmas carols outside an English manor house. Wood engraving, 1859

Male Common Chaffinch singing on gorse

Skylark (Alauda arvensis) adult male, singing, standing on grass in field, Suffolk, England, march

Brown Honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta) adult male, singing, perched in bush, Kakadu N. P
Brown Honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta) adult male, singing, perched in bush, Kakadu N.P. Northern Territory, Australia

The Sing Sing sanatorium

WPA. Federal Theatre presents Sing for your supper a topical musical revue. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of Sing for Your Supper at the Adelphi Theatre

Music at home: Family at the piano
A lady plays the piano, while two children sing. Date: 1878

Street music: a ballad singer, 1865
A ragged ballad singer sings on a street corner. Ladies in crinolines hurry past him, but three ragged children show interest. Date: 1865

Greenlanders singing combat, c. 1800
Natives of Greenland gather outdoors for a singing contest. Date: c. 1800

Street music: A street singer, 1857
A passing child shows charity to an old street singer, placing money in his hat in appreciation for his music. Date: 1857

Street music: a ballad singer
The ballad singer. " He is your only performer that requires not many entreaties for a song; for he will chant, without asking, to a street cur or a parish post."

Russian soldiers sing, 1855
A tableau showing Russian soldiers sing in a circle at Gallatz Camp at the mouth of the Danube. Date: 1855

Street music: orphan ballad singers
Orphan ballad singers perform in a street. An audience of children listen, whilst a woman seated on a bench looks thoughtful

Montenegrin soldiers singing warsongs
Montenegrin soldiers singing war songs outdoors, by the light of the moon

Street music: Paris balladeer
Two fashionably dressed young women laugh at a ballad singer as he sings in a Paris street. Perhaps he is singing a comic song. Date: 1912

A timekeeper: singers in 1831
A robed choirmaster beats time whilst the choir sing lustily. Date: 1831

Chamber music
A group of chamber musicians rehearse around a piano in a domestic setting. Date: 18th century

False-set-o
A women singing on stage hits the high note and her dentures come flying out. 1930

Around the Piano
A stylish young couple get ready to sing a duet beside the piano, while a smart pianist tickles the ivories.. Date: 1930s

Marthe Chenal Photo
MARTHE CHENAL French singer, in her time the most celebrated singer in France, frequently required to sing the Marseillaise on state occasions : in 1918. Date: 1881 - 1947

Music Teacher
An enthusiastic music teacher encourages his pupils to sing a rousing chorus accompanyment to a girl playing a recorder. Date: early 1930s

News of a fair and a marvellous thing, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell we sing. From a poem by William Morris. 20th century

Do you ever hear the fairies? You can hear them if you will, singing little songs of dream, when all the house is still. 20th century

Music at home - singing, 1880s
Two ladies inspect something new-the sheet music to the latest song to sing together. Date: 1880s

Music at home - round the piano, c. 1835
A family group gather round the piano to sing and play. C.1835

Music at home - harmony before matrimony
Harmony before matrimony, by James Gillray. A couple perform a duet de l amour in a Georgian interior, whilst two cats play on the sheet music on the floor. Date: 1805

Music at home, 1876
They struck up a part song of a wild, pathetic character, with a long drawn out refrain in a minor key." A group of senior people gather round the piano and sing a sad song. 1876

The village glee singers. Two men enjoy a good sing, whilst a third has a nap at the table. Date: 18th century

Music at home - domestic scene, 1880s
A family gather round the piano, whilst a man looks down on them from the stairs. Date: 1880s

Singing round the piano, c. 1946
A group of women, possibly actresses or chorus girls, gather around a piano in what looks like a rehearsal room to sing their hearts out. c.1946

Music at home - Childrens Christmas Carol
A woman seated on a couch plays the guitar whilst two little girls sing Christmas carols from a music book. Some holly and mistletoe in a vase complete the festive scene. 1885

A morning at Mrs. Ingram s: a lady plays the piano, while a young man and woman sing. Date: 1889

Music at home - 17th century musical gathering
A trio of musicians sing and play together, whilst a fourth listens in at the door. A seated man plays the viol de gamba, while two others sing along. Date: Early 1600s

Music at home - fashionable trio at the piano, 1883
Three fashionable ladies gather round the piano to sing and play, whilst modelling the latest fashions for November 1883. Ruffles, pleats and and bows are in abundance. Date: 1883

Good Housekeeping front cover, December 1931
Front cover of Good Housekeeping magazine with three angelic carol singers dressed in medieval hooded robes. One plays a lute while they all sing from a song sheet

Recreation - Music at home, 1881
A lady sits at the piano, and accompanies a singing man. 1881

A singing lesson at Minerva House, 1863
A large family group gather round a grand piano to sing together. Date: 1863

Music at home - trio at the piano, 1849
Two ladies sing, accompanied by a young man playing the piano. Date: 1849

Music at home - family round the piano, 1866
A mother and five children sing together round the piano, 1866. 1866

Monk or priest singing
Marginal drawing of what appears to be a priest or a monk singing with a book in his hand. 1543

American Scouts around a camp fire
A group of eight American Boy Scouts sit around a camp fire next to their tent at night. They stare intently at one of their group as he raises his arms speaking or singing. circa 1950s

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A harmonious symphony unfolds as a Dachshund choir prepares for their enchanting dress rehearsal, bringing joy to all who listen. Meanwhile, in the heart of Martin Place, Michael Buble's soulful voice resonates through the air, captivating passersby with his timeless melodies. Transporting us back to 1963, The Supremes grace the stage with their mesmerizing performance; Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson, and Diana Ross unite in perfect harmony. Across the Atlantic Ocean in Cleveland, England, Wren Singing fills the streets with its melodious tunes, creating an atmosphere of pure bliss. In another realm of artistry and beauty lies Juno and the Peacock by Piero della Francesca—a masterpiece that captures both visual and auditory splendor. As we delve into history's pages, we witness Deborah the prophetess triumphantly singing her song of praise and victory—an engraving brought to life by Gustave Dore's skilled hand. Billie Holiday's timeless talent echoes through time as she graces us with her presence—her sultry voice capturing hearts since 1915. In a press conference filled with anticipation and excitement, Michael Buble shares his musical journey while inspiring aspiring artists around him. The enchantment continues as Liszt takes center stage conducting an orchestra in Budapest—the maestro guiding each note towards perfection. And finally, Song of Sixpence enchants listeners since its creation in 1818—a melody that has stood the test of time. Through these glimpses into music's rich tapestry—from canine choirs to jazz legends—we are reminded that singing transcends boundaries; it is a universal language that unites souls across generations.