B. M. McDowell: classical repertoire from the TuneViva catalogue

This collection reflects catalog attributions. Biographical information and attributions have not been independently researched.

B. M. McDowell appears in the catalogue as the credit for 6 scores. There is no reliable biography on file, so the page treats the name as a catalogue heading and focuses on the classical repertoire it covers. The scores run to about 3 minutes and 1,522 notated notes. 0 scores are at complexity index 0, and 2 include lyrics.

Frequently opened titles include In my Father’s house are mansions - B. M. McDowell, Sweet home beyond the river - B. M. McDowell and Rejoice evermore, hallelujah - B. M. McDowell. All entries can be read on screen, transposed and downloaded; PDF is standard, with MusicXML and MIDI on most files.

About B. M. McDowell

B. M. McDowell appears in the catalogue as the credit for 6 scores. There is no reliable biography on file, so the page treats the name as a catalogue heading and focuses on the classical repertoire it covers.

Across 6 files there are about 3 minutes of music and 1,522 notated notes. Difficulty is concentrated at the easy end: 0 at index 0, 5 at index 1 and 1 at index 2. Lyrics are present in 2 scores.

Because the catalogue preserves the original file titles, duplicate spellings and appended composer names are common. Check the scoring before you print, and use the related links to move between composers in the same genre. The works below are the most-viewed entries in this group. Every entry can be previewed in the browser, transposed into a comfortable key and downloaded as a PDF. MusicXML and MIDI files are available where the uploader provided them, and the score view is rendered from the notation file. The catalogue records duration, note count, track count and complexity for each file, so settings can be compared before opening them. Titles are preserved as uploaded, so the same piece may appear under more than one spelling or with the composer's name appended.

Listening and playing notes

These are notated scores rather than recordings. Expect the texture described by the complexity index: the easiest entries use block chords and a clear melody, while the index-1 and index-2 pieces add passing notes and independent lines. The collection runs to about 3 minutes, so most individual pieces are short. Check the scoring named on the file before printing. The complexity index is a rough proxy for notation density, not a formal grade.

Selected scores

  1. In my Father’s house are mansions

    The most-viewed title in the collection, with 15 views; complexity index 2, about 0.6 minutes.

  2. Sweet home beyond the river

    12 views; complexity index 1; about 0.5 minutes.

  3. Rejoice evermore, hallelujah

    8 views; complexity index 1; about 0.6 minutes.

  4. As we journey on to the land of song

    A classical repertoire piece with 3 views, complexity index 1 and a running time of about 0.7 minutes.

  5. Anchor your hope in heaven

    3 views; complexity index 1; about 0.3 minutes.

  6. When pulse beats low and cheeks grow pale

    A classical repertoire piece with 2 views, complexity index 1 and a running time of about 0.5 minutes.

Questions about B. M. McDowell

How many B. M. McDowell scores are on TuneViva?

There are 6 scores, running to about 3 minutes of music and 1,522 notated notes.

Can I download these scores as PDFs?

Yes. Every entry can be previewed, transposed and downloaded; PDF is standard, with MusicXML and MIDI where the file provides them.

Are the scores public domain?

The catalogue lists them as public domain or CC0. Check the individual file before republishing.

What is the most-viewed B. M. McDowell score?

In my Father’s house are mansions - B. M. McDowell, with 15 views.

Browse all 6 scores

Catalog editions and arrangements attributed to B. M. McDowell.

Related composer collections

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