Person Results

Switch back to the old search page.Advanced Search

Showing 71 - 76 of 76Results Per Page: 10 20 50

Tony Alonso

b. 1980 Person Name: Tony E. Alonso Scripture: Psalm 45:1-12 Composer of "[The daughters of kings are those whom you favor]" in RitualSong (2nd 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.

John Wainwright

1723 - 1768 Scripture: Psalm 45 Composer of "YORKSHIRE" in Christian Worship John Wainwright United Kingdom. He published a collection of Psalm tunes, anthems, chants, and hymns. A talented musician, the following year he was appointed organist and singer at Manchester Collegiate Church (later the Manchester Cathedral). His son, Robert, succeeded him as organist after he died. John Perry

Kermit Moldenhauer

b. 1949 Person Name: Kermit G. Moldenhauer Scripture: Psalm 45 Composer of "[My heart is stirred by a noble theme]" in Christian Worship

Mark Purtill

b. 1952 Scripture: Psalm 45 Composer of "[A tu derecha está la reina]" in Flor y Canto

Gustav Holst

1874 - 1934 Scripture: Psalm 45 Composer of "THAXTED" in Psalms of Grace Gustav Holst (b. Chelteham, Gloucestershire, England, September 21, 1874, d. London, England, May 25, 1934) was a renowned British composer and musician. Having studied at Cheltenham Grammar School, he soon obtained a professional position as an organist, and later as choirmaster. In 1892, Holst composed a two-act operetta, which so impressed his father that he borrowed the money to send Holst to the Royal College of Music. Severe neuritis in his right hand later caused him to give up the keyboard, and Holst turned to the trombone and composing. In 1895 Holst met Ralph Vaughan Williams, and the two became lifelong friends. Vaughan Williams helped Holst land his first job as a singing teacher. Holst became very interested in Indian and Hindu culture, and composed a number of operas translated from Sanksrit myths. These were not received well in England, however. Holst is best known for his composition, The Planets, as well as