Tune: MCKEE

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MCKEE

Arranger: H. T. Burleigh (1939)
Published in 111 hymnals

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	In Christ There Is No East or West

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	He Leadeth Me (A budget-stretching resou…

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	Reign of God, The

Arranger: H. T. Burleigh

Harry T. Burleigh (b. Erie, PA, 1866; d. Stamford, CT, 1949) began his musical career as a choirboy in St. Paul's Cathedral, Erie, Pennsylvania. He also studied at the National Conservatory of Music, New York City, where he was befriended by Antonín Dvořák and, according to tradition, provided Dvořák with some African American musical themes that became part of Dvořák's New World Symphony. Burleigh composed at least two hundred works but is most remembered for his vocal solo arrangements of African American spirituals. In 1944 Burleigh was honored as a Fellow of the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada. Bert Polman Go to person page >

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Title:	MCKEE
Arranger:	H. T. Burleigh (1939)
Meter:	8.6.8.6
Incipit:	15555 77656 11511
Key:	B♭ Major
Source:	African-American spiritual
Copyright:	Public Domain

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In Christ There Is No East or West

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MC KEE has an interesting history. According to a letter from Charles V. Stanford (PHH 512) to Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (who arranged the tune for piano in his Twenty-Four Negro Melodies, 1905), MC KEE was originally an Irish tune taken to the United States and adapted by African American slaves. It became associated with the spiritual "I Know the Angels Done Changed My Name," which appeared in J. B. T. Marsh's The Story of the Jubilee Singers with their Songs (1876).

Harry T. Burleigh (b. Erie, PA, 1866; d. Stamford, CT, 1949) arranged the tune to fit Dunkerley's text in 1939. As a setting for that text, the tune was published in The Hymnal 1940. Burleigh named the tune after Elmer M. Mc Kee, rector of St. George's Episcopal Church, New York, where Burleigh was the baritone soloist from 1894-1946.

Burleigh began his musical career as a choirboy in St. Paul's Cathedral, Erie, Pennsylvania. He also studied at the National Conservatory of Music, New York City, where he was befriended by Anton Dvorak and, according to tradition, provided Dvorak with some African American musical themes that became part of Dvorak's New World Symphony. Burleigh composed at least two hundred works but is most remembered for his vocal solo arrangements of African American spirituals. In 1944 Burleigh Was honored as a Fellow of the Hymn Society in the United States and Canada.

Sing stanzas 1, 2, and 5 in unison, the others in harmony. The instruction in The Hymnal 1940 for this tune is still helpful: sing this hymn "with dignity."

--Psalter Hymnal Handbook, 1988

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Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

Hymn Introductions Alternate Harmonizations Volume 2
Composer/Editor John E. Wigal
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2021) pp. 23
Final Stanzas Volume 2: Hymn Settings for Organ and Descanting Instrument
Composer/Editor David Maxwell
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2011) pp. 10
Many and Great: Introductions and Accompaniments for Global Hymns for Organ
Composer/Editor John A. Ferguson
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2008) pp. 18, 20
Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Organ Volume 7: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 640 - 704
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Mark Weiler; J. Bert Carlson
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2007) pp. 650
Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Piano Volume 7: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 640 - 704
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Mark Weiler; Glenn Wonacott
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2007) pp. 650
The Art of Hymn Playing 2nd edition: 250 Preludes Introductions Free Accompaniments & Alternate Harmonizations
Composer/Editor Charles Callahan
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2006) pp. 78
Pull Out the Stops! Volume II: Congregational Song Accompaniments for Organ
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Mark Weiler; J. Bert Carlson
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2001) pp. 116
The Creative Use of the Organ in Worship
Composer/Editor Hal H. Hopson
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (2000) pp. 88
Festive Hymn Introductions: 37 Settings for Organ
Composer/Editor Dale Wood
Published By: The Sacred Music Press (1997) pp. 18
Ninety Easy Hymn Accompaniments: For Keyboard
Composer/Editor Margaret Mealy
Published By: GIA Publications, Inc. (1997) pp. 54
Seven Hymn Improvisations and Free Accompaniments: Set 2
Composer/Editor Michael A. Burkhardt
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (1993) pp. 10
Music Supplement: The United Methodist Hymnal
Composer/Editor Gary Alan Smith
Published By: Abingdon Press (1991) pp. 231
Free Harmonizations of Hymn Tunes: Volume II
Composer/Editor D. DeWitt Wasson
Published By: Hinshaw Music, Inc. (1986) pp. 81
The Concordia Hymn Prelude Series Volume 32: General: MC - More
Composer/Editors Richard Hillert; Harvey E. Hahn
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1985) pp. 9
Free Harmonizations of Hymn Tunes: By Fifty American Composers
Composer/Editor D. DeWitt Wasson
Published By: Hinshaw Music, Inc. (1984) pp. 15
The Evangelistic Piano Hymnal: Over 270 stylistic arrangements with "runs" and "fill-ins"
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1976) pp. 56

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Trombone Counter-melody

61 Trombone Hymns & Counter-Melodies Volume 2
Composer/Editor Douglas Smith
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1981) pp. 31

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Trumpet Descant

61 Trumpet Hymns & Descants Volume 2
Composer/Editor Douglas Smith
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1980) pp. 31

Organ Solo

Easy Organ Library Volume 66
Composer/Editor David P. Dahl
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2019) pp. 88
The Complete Organist Volume 2: Accessible Service Music for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Carson P. Cooman; David P. Dahl
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2017) pp. 134
Gathered to Worship Volume 1: Organ Music based on Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor John F. Kreibel
Published By: GIA Publications, Inc. (2016) pp. 52
Oxford Hymn Settings for Organists Volume 6 Autumn Festivals: 37 Original Pieces on hymns for World Communion, Reformation / The Church, Harvest, All Saints, All Souls, Remembrance, Christ the King, and Thanksgiving
Composer/Editors Rebecca Groom Te Velde; David Blackwell; Mathew H. Corl
Published By: Oxford University Press (2016) pp. 81
The Organ Portfolio Volume 79 Number 5 May June 2016: The Service Music Anthology for the Church Organist
Composer/Editors Carson P. Cooman; Dale Wood
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 32
The Organist's Library Volume 61
Composer/Editor Dale Wood
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 66
Hymn Prelude Library Volume Seven Tunes M: Lutheran Service Book
Composer/Editors Kevin J. Hildebrand; Timothy Shaw
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2015) pp. 22
Easy Organ Library Volume 55
Composer/Editors Johannes Brahms; Douglas E. Wagner
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2014) pp. 5
Six Hymn Improvisations Set 9
Composer/Editor Kevin J. Hildebrand
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2014) pp. 14
Easy Hymn Settings for Organ Volume 3
Composer/Editor Ronald A. Nelson
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2013) pp. 12
The Essential Dale Wood: 40 Classic Hymn Tune Settings for Organ
Composer/Editor Dale Wood
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2013) pp. 82
The Organist Volume 117 Number 1 March April 2013: The Service Music Companion for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Douglas E. Wagner; Johannes Brahms
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2013) pp. 5
The Organist's Library Volume 54
Composer/Editor Gilbert M. Martin
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2013) pp. 76
Variations on American Hymn Tunes for Keyboard
Composer/Editor Charles Callahan
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2012) pp. 23
In the Singing: Global Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor Carlton R. Young
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2008) pp. 13
The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 43 Number 1 September October 2008: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
Composer/Editor Gilbert M. Martin
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2008) pp. 22
Reformation Suite: A Hymn Collection for Organ
Composer/Editor James Pethel
Published By: The Sacred Music Press (2007) pp. 8
A Treasury of Hymn Settings Volume 2
Composer/Editor Gilbert M. Martin
Published By: The Sacred Music Press (2005) pp. 20
The Organist in Season: Autumn
Composer/Editor Gilbert M. Martin
Published By: The Sacred Music Press (2005) pp. 24
PedalPoint Volume 20 Number 4 July August September 2001: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Nancy Lyons Smith
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (2001) pp. 17
The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 35 Number 3 January February 2001: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Mark Barnard; Gilbert M. Martin
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2001) pp. 8
The Sacred Organ Journal Volume 36 Number 1 September 2001: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Mark Barnard; Gilbert M. Martin
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2001) pp. 18
Laudate! Volume 5: Organ Music Based on the 100 Most Popular Hymns in Worship III and Gather
Composer/Editors James W. Kosnik; James Biery
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1998) pp. 16
Sent Forth: Short Postludes for the Day: Commissioned by the Oklahoma City Chapter of the AGO
Composer/Editor Robert J. Powell
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (1995) pp. 14
Spirituals for Organ
Composer/Editor Gilbert M. Martin
Published By: The Sacred Music Press (1993) pp. 6
Suite on Afro-American Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor Charles Callahan
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1991) pp. 3
Wood Works for Organ Book 2
Composer/Editor Dale Wood
Published By: The Sacred Music Press (1989) pp. 11
The Concordia Hymn Prelude Series Volume 32: General: MC - More
Composer/Editors Richard Hillert; Harvey E. Hahn
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1985) pp. 8
Fourteen Hymn Preludes
Composer/Editor Austin Cole Lovelace
Published By: Augsburg Publishing House (1982) pp. 24
The Organ Portfolio Volume 34 Number 5 June 1971: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Lani Smith; Johannes Brahms
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1971) pp. 14
Preludes and Offertories for the Organ
Composer/Editors Homer Whitford; Johannes Brahms
Published By: Harold Flammer, Inc. (1961) pp. 4

Piano Solo

Come Unto Me: 10 Comforting Solo Piano Arrangements for Worship
Composer/Editor Marilynn Ham
Published By: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. (2011) pp. 28
Heaven's Song: Hymns of Eternal Promise
Composer/Editor Victor Labenske
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2009) pp. 26
The Church Pianist Volume 24 Number 6 July August 2008: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Gregg Sewell; Anthony Giamanco
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2008) pp. 67
Piano Meditations: Ten Settings of Traditional Hymn Tunes for Piano
Composer/Editor Justin McCarthy
Published By: G. I. A. Publications, Inc. (2006) pp. 16
Come, Thou Fount: Piano Solos to Touch the Heart
Composer/Editor J. Bert Carlson
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2004) pp. 15
Jazz Plain and Simple for Piano
Composer/Editor Michael Hassell
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (1998) pp. 15
The Church Pianist Volume 11 Number 3 January February 1995: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.; Johannes Brahms
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1995) pp. 6
The Pianist's Companion For the Church Year Book II: Easter Through Christ the King
Composer/Editors Lee Gwozdz; Johannes Brahms; Lani Smith
Published By: Unity Music Press (1995) pp. 50

Piano and Organ Duet

Lord of Hosts: Organ - Piano Duets
Composer/Editor Ron Boud
Published By: Broadman Press (1985) pp. 10

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