Sydney H. Nicholson, (b. St. Marylebone, London, England, 1875; d. Ashford, Kent, England, 1947) was an organist and church music educator who greatly influenced English hymnody. Educated at Oxford's New College, the Royal College of Music in London, and in Frankfurt, Germany, he became organist at several famous cathedrals, including Westminster Abbey (1919-1928). Nicholson founded and administered the School of English Church Music at Chislehurst in 1927; this important institution, with branches throughout the English-speaking world, was renamed the Royal School of Church Music in 1945. Located in Canterbury after World War II, its headquarters were moved to Addington Palace, Croydon, in 1954. Nicholson was music adviser for the 1916 Sup… Go to person page >
Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia!
to his throne beyond the skies. Alleluia!
Christ, the Lamb for sinners given, Alleluia!
enters now the highest heaven. Alleluia!
Tune Title: CHISLEHURSTFirst Line: Hail the day that sees him rise, alleluia!Composer: Sydney Hugo Nicholson, 1875-1947Meter: 77 77 and AlleluiasKey: G MajorDate: 2000
Tune Title: CHISLEHURSTFirst Line: Hail the day that sees him riseComposer: S. H. Nicholson (1875-1947)Meter: 7 7 7 7 and AlleluiasKey: G MajorDate: 1987
Tune Title: CHISLEHURSTFirst Line: Hail the day that sees him rise Alleluya!Composer: Sydney Nicholson, 1875-1947Meter: 77 77 and AlleluyasKey: G MajorDate: 1986
Tune Title: CHISLEHURSTFirst Line: Hail the day that sees him rise, hallelujah!Composer: Sydney Hugo Nicholson, 1875-1947Meter: 77.77 and HallelujahsKey: G MajorDate: 1999