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Jacques Berthier

1923 - 1994 Person Name: Jacques Berthier, 1923-1994 Topics: Challenge of Gospel Composer of "[Ya no durmáis, no durmáis]" in RitualSong Jacques Berthier (b. Auxerre, Burgundy, June 27, 1923; d. June 27, 1994) A son of musical parents, Berthier studied music at the Ecole Cesar Franck in Paris. From 1961 until his death he served as organist at St. Ignace Church, Paris. Although his published works include numerous compositions for organ, voice, and instruments, Berthier is best known as the composer of service music for the Taizé community near Cluny, Burgundy. Influenced by the French liturgist and church musician Joseph Gelineau, Berthier began writing songs for equal voices in 1955 for the services of the then nascent community of twenty brothers at Taizé. As the Taizé community grew, Berthier continued to compose most of the mini-hymns, canons, and various associated instrumental arrangements, which are now universally known as the Taizé repertoire. In the past two decades this repertoire has become widely used in North American church music in both Roman Catholic and Protestant traditions. Bert Polman

Pablo D. Sosa

1933 - 2020 Person Name: Pablo Sosa, n. 1933 Topics: Challenge of Gospel Composer of "SUS HECHOS" in Oramos Cantando = We Pray In Song Pablo Sosa (b. 1933 - d. 2020) grew up and was educated in Argentina, the U.S. (Westminster Choir College), and Germany. For years he pastored a large Methodist congregation in Buenos Aires, Argentina while composing songs, leading choirs, editing hymnals, producing religious broadcasts, and teaching liturgy and hymnology at a seminary. Meanwhile, life in Argentina pushed him to question his assumptions about what’s best for congregational singing. During Argentina’s “dirty war,” two young women from his church were disappeared, possibly for working among the poor. As Catholic and Protestant churches hesitated whether to speak out, remain silent, or support the government, many people lost faith. Economic meltdown after the war plunged many middle-class Argentinians into poverty. Sosa’s growing social awareness widened his vision for “lifting up hope with a song.” He often describes worship as “the fiesta of the faithful,” where all are welcome and all music is seen as “part of the ‘song of the earth,’ which answers the psalmist’s call ‘Sing joyfully to God, all the earth!’ (Psalm 98:4).” Whether in his home church, Iglesia Evangélica Metodista La Tercera (Third Methodist Church) in Buenos Aires, or at churches or conferences around the world, he urges people, “Put your body into worship!” And he reminds them of the biblical connection between justice and worship. CICW Website Bio (http://www.calvin.edu/worship)

Federico J. Pagura

1923 - 2016 Person Name: Federico J. Pagura, n. 1923 Topics: Challenge of Gospel Author of "Pouque Él Entró (Because He Came)" in Oramos Cantando = We Pray In Song Federico José Pagura was an Argentine Methodist bishop and author and translator of hymns. Leland Bryant Ross

Michel Guimont

b. 1950 Topics: Challenge of Gospel Composer of "[They are lights in the darkness for the upright]" in RitualSong

Francis Patrick O'Brien

Person Name: Francis Patrick O'Brien, b.1958 Topics: Challenge of Gospel Author of "Epiphany Carol" in Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.)

Healey Willan

1880 - 1968 Person Name: Healey Willan, 1880-1968 Topics: Challenge of Gospel Harmonizer of "GOTT VATER SEI GEPRIESEN" in RitualSong Healey Willan (b. Balham, London, England, October 12, 1880; d. Toronto, Ontario, February 16, 1968), theory teacher, composer and organist, was born into an Anglo-Catholic family in England and served several churches in the London area, becoming known especially for his adaptations of Gregorian chant to be able to be sung in English translation. In 1913 he moved to Canada where he led the theory department and was organist at the Toronto Conservatory of Music. He also was organist at St. Paul’s, Canada’s largest Anglican church, and after 1921 at the smaller Church of St. Mary Magdalene. By invitation, he composed an anthem for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, a singular honor for one not residing in England. Emily Brink

Suzanne Toolan

b. 1927 Person Name: Suzanne Toolan, SM, b. 1927 Topics: Challenge of Gospel Author of "Two Fishermen" in Gather (3rd ed.)

Adam M. L. Tice

b. 1979 Person Name: Adam M. L. Tice, b.1979 Topics: Challenge of Gospel Author of "The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound" in Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.)

Tony Alonso

b. 1980 Person Name: Tony E. Alonso, b. 1980 Topics: Challenge of Gospel Author of "What You Have Done for Me" in Gather (3rd ed.) Tony Alonso has published several collections of liturgical music and his music appears in many hymnals throughout the world. He has an Bachelor of Music degree from Northwestern University and a M.A. degree in theology from Loyola Marymount University.