VOCAL CONCERTS.

WE give the scheme of the fifth of these concerts, that our musical readers may judge for themselves in what spirit they proceed ; distinguishing, as before, the pieces which are new to the concertroom.

1. Full Anthem, eight voices, "0 clap your hands l" Ginnmes. S. Glee, "Blest pan. of syrens" J. S. SII ITO. *3. Song, Mr. PH ILLIPS, " Lives there a mortal" HORNCASTLE. *4. Hymn," 0 thou that read'st " NOVELL% 5. Duet " Forsake me not" SPOOR. *6. Madrigal, "Cynthia, thy song" G. C R 0 C E . *7. Song, Mrs. G. WOOD, " Duleissimum" MOZART. S. Terzetto, "Mandina amabile " MOZART. *9. Glee and Chorus, "The shades of the heroes" T. COOKE. 10. Fantasia, Flute, Mr. NICIIOLSON.

11. Chorus, "Viaticum in Domino" MOZART. 12. Glee, "Now the blue fly" W. LIELEY. 13. Cantata, Miss SHIRREFF, " Mad Bess" PURCELL. 14. Witches' Song and Chorus STEVENS. *15. Madrigal," Fire, fire" MORLEY. 16. Aria, Mr. PARRY junior, "Per questa" MOZART. *17. Duetto, " Clic di lihri " PARR.

18. Glee." Come, Lucy" Jora.v.

*19. Glee anti Chorus, "Sons of Dian" E. TAYLOR.

Here is sufficient evidence that the exertions of the Directors-

do not relax, and abundant proof that the stock of good -vocal music is far from exhausted. There is the same judicious atten

tion to arrangement, and the same variety of excellence. Here we find it possible for PHILLIPS to produce a song of great merit, and perfectly adapted to his powers; and for young PARRY to sing something better than a ballad. We have only space to notice a few of the prominent features of the scheme.

First, the noble Anthem of GIBBONS, a composition that may challenge competition with the sacred music of any age or

country. NOVELLO'S beautiful Hymn; and the exquisite Duet,

No. 5, admirably sung by Miss SHIRREFF and VAUGHAN. The Madrigals—both (as usual) encored. Cooxes Glee—one of the

most effective pieces of the evening, and, apparently, written with a view to this band. MOZART'S gigantic Fugue, "Pignus future° adorim," in which we longed for a band of a thousand performers ; and PURCELL'S "Mad Bess," sung with great energy and good taste by Miss SHIRREFF.

The Glees were selected with a due regard to the claims of' composers belonging to the past and the present age, and were all successful.

Some of the new pieces bore the marks of imperfect rehearsal; and will, doubtless, improve by repetition. We know bow potent and numerous are the various claims upon the time of eminent professors at this season of the year, and the consequent difficulty there is of producing every piece in the scheme of such a concert

in a state of absolute perfection : but we would hint, to the younger.

members of the Vocal Society especially, that in attending the rehearsals of these concerts, they are going to a most valuable school; and that, if they have any desire to rise to eminence in their art, it is impossible for them to spend their hours more profitably than in hearing, singing, and studying such specimens of it as are there exhibited. It is an advantage that cannot be too highly prized, or too diligently cultivated. We observe some of the most able and experienced professors, foreign as well as English, among the regular attendants; and as it is plain that they think their time well employed, we recommend such an example to the attention and imitation of all who are engaged in the business of the orchestra.

The room was crowded.