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Ronald F. Krisman

Person Name: Ronald F. Krisman, b. 1946 Topics: Blessed Virgin Mary Translator (Spanish) of "Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above (Salve, Reina, Madre del Señor)" in Oramos Cantando = We Pray In Song

Healey Willan

1880 - 1968 Person Name: Healey Willan, 1880-1968 Topics: Blessed Virgin Mary Harmonizer of "SALVE REGINA COELITUM" in Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) 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

Johann Martin Spiess

1691 - 1772 Person Name: Johann M. Spiess, 1715-1772 Topics: Blessed Virgin Mary (also Mary, Mother of God) Composer of "SWABIA" in Worship (3rd ed.)

Gordon Slater

1896 - 1996 Topics: Saints' Days and Other Holy Days The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, March 25 Composer of "ST. BOTOLPH" in The Book of Common Praise

Georg Christoph Strattner

1644 - 1704 Person Name: G. C. Strattner Topics: Saints' Days and Other Holy Days The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, March 25 Composer of "POSEN" in The Book of Common Praise Georg Christoph Strattner; b. about 1650, in Hungary; d. 1704-5 in Weimar Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal, 1908

William Moore

1790 - 1850 Topics: Blessed Virgin Mary Composer of "HOLY MANNA" in Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) William B Moore USA 1790-1850. He was born, possibly in TN. He was a composer, having contributed tunes to” Wyeth’s Repository” (1810) and known for his tunebook “Columbian Harmony” (1825) in TN. He also composed and arranged several tunes in William Walker’s “Southern Harmony” (1835). John Perry

Walter Greatorex

1877 - 1949 Person Name: Walter Greatorex (1877-1949) Topics: Other Saints and Festivals The Blessed Virgin Mary Composer of "WOODLANDS" in Ancient and Modern 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

Tony Alonso

b. 1980 Person Name: Tony E. Alonso, b. 1980 Topics: Blessed Virgin Mary Author of "Litany of Mary (Letanía de la Santísima Virgen María)" 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.

Owen Alstott

Person Name: Owen Alstott, b. 1947 Topics: Night Prayer Antiphon in Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary; The Liturgical Year The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15); The Liturgical Year The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (December 8) Author of "O Holy Mary" in Journeysongs (3rd ed.)

David N. Johnson

1922 - 1987 Topics: Blessed Virgin Mary Composer of "EARTH AND ALL STARS" in RitualSong David Johnson (b. San Antonio, TX, 1922; d. Phoenix, AZ, 1987), former music department chairman at St. Olaf College, composed EARTH AND ALL STARS and published it in his Twelve Folksongs and Spirituals (1968). Johnson studied at Trinity, University, San Antonio, Texas, and received his master's and doctoral degrees in music from Syracuse University, New York. In addition to St. Olaf, he taught at Syracuse University; Alfred University, Alfred, New York; and Arizona State University. Johnson was organist at Syracuse University and organist and choir director at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Phoenix. His publications include Instruction Book for Beginning Organists and Organ Teacher's Guide; his compositions number over three hundred and include hymn tunes, varied harmonizations, and hymn preludes. Bert Polman