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George J. Elvey

1816 - 1893 Person Name: Sir G. J. Elvey Composer of "[Glory be to the Father, and to the Son]" in The Church and Home Hymnal George Job Elvey (b. Canterbury, England, 1816; d. Windlesham, Surrey, England, 1893) As a young boy, Elvey was a chorister in Canterbury Cathedral. Living and studying with his brother Stephen, he was educated at Oxford and at the Royal Academy of Music. At age nineteen Elvey became organist and master of the boys' choir at St. George Chapel, Windsor, where he remained until his retirement in 1882. He was frequently called upon to provide music for royal ceremonies such as Princess Louise's wedding in 1871 (after which he was knighted). Elvey also composed hymn tunes, anthems, oratorios, and service music. Bert Polman

Stephen Elvey

1805 - 1860 Person Name: Stephen Elvey, 1805-1860 Composer of "[Come, let us sing to the Lord]" in The Hymnal 1982

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