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Gustav Holst

1874 - 1934 Topics: Martyrs; National Days; Communion of Saints; Conversion St. Paul The Communion General; Social Religion War and peace; St. Matthias Morning Prayer Closing; The Church Expectant Composer of "VALIANT HEARTS" in The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America 1940 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

Michael Baughen

b. 1930 Person Name: Michael Baughen (b. 1930) Topics: Other Saints and Festivals George, Martyr, Patron of England Composer of "LORD OF THE YEARS" in Ancient and Modern

St. Joseph the Hymnographer

810 - 886 Person Name: Joseph, the hymnographer, 9th century Topics: Christian warfare; Christians Triumph of; The Church The Communion of Saints; Crown of Life; Martyrs; Resurrection and Life Everlasting; Satan Author of "Let our choir new anthems raise" in Trinity Hymnal Joseph, St., the Hymnographer. A native of Sicily, and of the Sicilian school of poets is called by Dr. Neale (in his Hymns of the Eastern Church), Joseph of the Studium, in error. He left Sicily in 830 for a monastic life at Thessalonica. Thence he went to Constantinople; but left it, during the Iconoclastic persecution, for Rome. He was for many years a slave in Crete, having been captured by pirates. After regaining his liberty, he returned to Constantinople. He established there a monastery, in connection with the Church of St. John Chrysostom, which was filled with inmates by his eloquence. He was banished to the Chersonese for defence of the Icons, but was recalled by the empress Theodora, and made Sceuophylax (keeper of the sacred vessels) in the Great Church of Constantinople, through the favour of the patriarch Ignatius. He stood high also in the favour of Photius, the rival and successor of Ignatius, and accompanied him into banishment. He died at an advanced age in 883. He is commemorated in the Calendars of the Greek Church on April 3rd. He is the most voluminous of the Greek hymnwriters. There are more than two hundred Canons under the acrostic of his name, in the Menaea. Cardinal Pitra says he is reported to have composed a thousand. There is some difficulty in distinguishing his works from those of the brother of Theodore of the Studium, Joseph of Thessalonica. This latter poet, and not the more celebrated Joseph the Hymnographer, was named Joseph of the Studium. [Rev. H. Leigh Bennett, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) See also in: Wikipedia

John A. Messenger

Person Name: J. A. Messenger Topics: Saints and Martyrs Translator of "Flung to the Heedless Winds" in Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary

Giovanni Guidetti

1532 - 1592 Topics: Saints' Days and Holy Days St. James; Apostles; Martyrs; St. James The Communion Opening; St. Simon & St. Jude The Communion Sequence; St. Stephen's Day Evening Prayer Opening; The Church Triumphant Arranger of "GUIDETTI" in The Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America 1940

Bruce R. Backer

b. 1929 Person Name: Bruce R. Backer, b. 1929 Topics: Saints and Martyrs; Saints and Martyrs Composer of "FRANKLIN" in Christian Worship (1993) Bruce R. Backer was a professor at Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN and is a well-known composer and organist. He is also a Lutheran liturgiologist and hymnologist. NN

Alfred Fremder

b. 1920 Person Name: A. Fremder, b. 1920 Topics: Saints and Martyrs Composer of "STRATFORD" in Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary

James G. Walton

1821 - 1905 Person Name: James G. Walton, 1821-1905 Topics: Assurance; Death; Evangelism; Faith; Freedom; Martyrs; Truth; Living the Saintly Life Faith and Confidence Composer of "ST. CATHERINE" in The Hymnal Born: February 19, 1821, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England. Died: September 1, 1905, Bradford, New York. Little is known of Walton’s life. His works include: Plain Song Music for the Holy Communion Office, 1874 (editor) Music: ST. CATHERINE --www.hymntime.com/tch

George C. Martin

1844 - 1916 Person Name: George Clement Martin (1844-1916) Topics: Other Saints and Festivals George, Martyr, Patron of England Composer of "ST HELEN" in Ancient and Modern

William Shrubsole

1760 - 1806 Person Name: William Shrubsole, c. 1759-1806 Topics: Saints Days and Holy Days Martyrs Composer of "MILES LANE" in Together in Song William Shrubsole (bap. 1760, d. 1806), organist. United Kingdom.When young, he sang in the choir at Canterbury Cathedral, He became organist at Bangor Cathedral, when he was dismissed for attending non-comformist meetings. He then became organist of Spa Fields Chapel, London, holding that post until his death. He was a successful teacher. He was an alto singer and sung at Westminster Abbey and Drury Lane churches. He knew Edward Perronet, who wrote the words to the hymn he composed music for. Perronet left Schrubsole property in his will. John Perry Not to be confused with W. (William) Shrubsole 1759-1829 bank clerk and hymn writer.