1816 - 1893 Person Name: George Job Elvey (1816-1893) Topics: Church Ministry; Church Year Pentecost; Holy Spirit gifts of; Holy Spirit inspiration of; Holy Spirit Invocation of; Holy Spirit names and images for; Justice; Kingdom of God; Pentecost and the Work of the Holy Spirit; Truth; Wisdom; Justice and Peace Composer of "DIADEMATA" in Ancient and Modern 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.
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George J. Elvey