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HENRY (Hemy)

Composer: Henri F. Hemy

Henri F. Hemy, born in the United Kingdom. Hemy spent time at sea as a young man, emigrating to Australia in 1850 with his family. Unable to make a decent living in Melbourne, he returned to Newcastle England. He was organist at St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church in Newcastle, later teaching professor of music at Tynemouth and at St. Cuthbert's College in Durham. He was pianist to Lord Ravensworth, Music Director of Ushaw College, and his orchestra played at fashionable venues in the region. He sang baritone as well. He composed waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and galops. 3 music works: Easy Hymn Tunes for Catholic Schools; Royal Modern Tutor for Pianoforte; Crown of Jesus. He was active in local politics and published a manifesto in the… Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title: HENRY (Hemy)
Composer: Henri F. Hemy (1865)
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Incipit: 15653 21566 43232
Key: A Major
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Cyber Hymnal #1155
Text: Daily, Daily, Sing the Praises
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The Cyber Hymnal #9846
Text: Ring the Joy-Bells, Christ Has Risen
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)
The Cyber Hymnal #10390
Text: Hosts Of God Go Forth To Battle
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  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)
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The Cyber Hymnal #9846

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The Cyber Hymnal #10390

The Cyber Hymnal #10390
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