The Vocal Companion; containing a concise introduction to the practice of music, and a set of tunes of various metres, arranged progressively for the use of learners.

Exeter, N.H.: Music Press of Norris & Sawyer, 1807. Book. Oblong 8vo, orig. boards, sheep spine. Pp. 174, (2.) Boards quite worn, splits repaired with early stitching; lightly browned throughout; very good. First edition. Samuel Holyoke's only specifically didactic work, consisting of 9 "Lessons for the Exercise of the Voice," followed by a compilation of 136 compositions, of which 53 are identified by Lowens as first American printings, and 35 are traced to American sources. Britton & Lowens 271; Imprints 12776..