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Michael Burkhardt

b. 1957 Topics: Easter Easter IV Composer of "CARBERRY TOWER" in If I Could Visit Bethlehem

1840 - 1925 Topics: Year A Easter 7; Year B Easter 7; Year C Easter 7 Author of "Christ, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor" in The New Century Hymnal Bourne, George Hugh, D.C.L., son of Rev. R. B. Bourne, born at St. Paul's Cray, Kent, 8th Nov. 1840, and educated at Eton, and O. C. C, Oxford, graduating B.A., 1863; B.C.L., 1866; and D.C.L. 1871. Taking Holy Orders in 1863, he became Curate of Sandford-on-Thames, 1863. He was afterwards Head Master of Chardstock College, and is now (1886) Warden of the same school, which has been transferred to St. Edmund's, Salisbury. Dr. Bourne has written the following hymns:— 1. Scarce discerning aught before us. General, Written in Switzerland in 1861, and published in Lyra Messianica, 1864, p. 17, in 10 stanzas of 4 lines, and repeated in the Appendix to the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge Psalms & Hymns, 1869, in an abbreviated form. 2. 0 Christ, the king of human life. Holy Matrimony. A hymn on Holy Matrimony, written in 1867 for the marriage of Dr. A. B. Webb, Bishop of Bloemfontein, and included in the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge Appendix to the Psalms & Hymns, 1869, and thence into Church Hymns, 1871. 3. Of the wondrous Body, 0 my tongue be telling. A translation of "Pange lingua gloriosi corporis," q.v., contributed to Lyra Eucharistica, 2nd edition, 1864. Dr. Bourne has also written seven Post-Communion hymns for use in the Chapel of St. Edmund's College, Salisbury. These hymns have not been published. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) =================== Bourne, George H, p. 164, ii. From his Post Communion Hymns, privately printed in 1874 (see p. 165, i., 3), the hymns "O Christ, our God, 'Who with Thine own hast been" (Holy Communion), and "Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour" (Holy Communion), are taken. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)

Cornelius Becker

1561 - 1604 Person Name: Cornelius Becker, 1561-1604 Topics: Easter Season Author of "Psalm 150: Sing Alleluia, Praise The Lord" in Hymnal Supplement 1991 Becker, Cornelius, son of Adrian Becker, merchant of Leipzig, was born at Leipzig, Oct. 24, 1561. After studying at the University, where he graduated 1584, he kept a private school till his appointment, in the beginning of 1588, as one of the masters of the St. Thomas School, a post he vacated in Sept., 1588. on being appointed diaconus at Rochlitz. In 1592 he became diaconus, and in 1594, pastor of the church of St. Nicholas, Leipzig; and subsequently Professor of Theology in the University, from which, in 1599, he received the degree of D.D. On account of false accusations he was deprived of his charge on June 5, 1601, but was vindicated and restored on Nov. 29 following. He died suddenly at Leipzig, May 25, 1604 (Koch, ii. 219-223; Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, ii. 221). He wrote a few hymns, but his principal work was his version of the Psalter, 1602. The only version translated into English is:— Der Herr ist mein getreuer Hirt, Dem ich mich ganz vertraue. [Ps. xxiii.] Appeared in S. Calvidus's Harmonia Cantionum Ecclesiasticarum, Leipzig, 1598, and then in Becker's Der Psalter Dauids Gesangweis, Leipzig, 1602. Thence in Wackernagel, v., p. 369, in 3 stanzas of 7 lines, entitled "The Good Shepherd." In Bunsen's Allgemeine Gesang-Buch, 1846, No. 2. It is translated as "My Shepherd is the Saviour dear," by Miss Dunn, 1857, p. 19. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Gioacchino A. Rossini

1792 - 1868 Person Name: Gioachimo Rossini, 1792-1808 Topics: The Church Year Easter; First Sunday after Easter Composer of "WARNER" in Evangelical Lutheran hymnal Gioacchino A. Rossini; b. 1792, Pesaro; d. 1868, Ruelle near Parise Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal, 1908

Walter Greatorex

1877 - 1949 Person Name: Walter Greatorex, 1877-1949 Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Easter; Christian Year Easter Composer of "WOODLANDS" in One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism Walter Greatorex (b. Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, 1877; d. Bournemouth, Hampshire, England, 1949) was director of music at Gresham's School, Holt, Norfolk, where from 1911-1936. Before that he served as assistant music master at Uppingham School in Rutland (1900-1910). Greatorex's musical education began as a chorister at King's College, Cambridge, England, and he received his university music training at St. John's College, Cambridge. Bert Polman

Patrick Appleford

1925 - 2018 Person Name: Patrick Appleford (born 1925) Topics: Easter The Resurrection of Christ Author of "Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us" in Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.)

Paul Inwood

b. 1947 Topics: Easter 3 Year C; Easter Season; Easter Vigil Author (refrain) of "Psalm 30: I Will Praise You, Lord" in RitualSong

James Chepponis

b. 1956 Person Name: James J. Chepponis Topics: Easter Day; Easter Season Composer of "[The LORD is my strength and my song]" in Christian Worship

David Peacock

b. 1949 Person Name: David Peacock (born 1949) Topics: Easter The Resurrection of Christ Composer of "GOLDINGTON" in Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.)

Edward Bunnett

1834 - 1923 Person Name: Edward Bunnett, 1834 - 1923 Topics: The Church Year Easter Composer of "KIRBY BEDON" in Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America Edward Bunnet Canada 1834-1923. Born at Shipdham and educated at Norwich Cathedral Choir School, he was a talented chorister, composer, a brilliant organist, and had a sharp sense of humour. He married Emma Elizabeth McGowan in 1890, and they had three children. He became assistant organist at Norwich Cathedral for 22 years and later at St. Peter Mancroft, Norwich, for another 31 years. He was organist for the Norwich triennial Musical Festival for 33 years. Over his life he taught thousands of young people how to play the organ. He composed 16 choral works. John Perry