Tune: KING'S WESTON

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KING'S WESTON

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1925)
Published in 92 hymnals

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Piano/Organ
	The Church Pianist's Library, Vol. 11

Choral
	When a Star Is Shining over Eastern Hill…

Instrumental
	Rhapsody on English Hymntunes

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams

Through his composing, conducting, collecting, editing, and teaching, Ralph Vaughan Williams (b. Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, England, October 12, 1872; d. Westminster, London, England, August 26, 1958) became the chief figure in the realm of English music and church music in the first half of the twentieth century. His education included instruction at the Royal College of Music in London and Trinity College, Cambridge, as well as additional studies in Berlin and Paris. During World War I he served in the army medical corps in France. Vaughan Williams taught music at the Royal College of Music (1920-1940), conducted the Bach Choir in London (1920-1927), and directed the Leith Hill Music Festival in Dorking (1905-1953). A major influence i… Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title:	KING'S WESTON
Composer:	Ralph Vaughan Williams (1925)
Meter:	6.5.6.5 D
Incipit:	12321 71234 51345
Key:	d minor
Copyright:	Public Domain

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Texts

At the Name of Jesus

When the Church of Jesus

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Notes

Ralph Vaughan Williams (PHH 316) composed KING'S WESTON for this text. It was published in Songs of Praise (1925). The combination of text and tune in a festive hymn¬-anthem by Vaughan Williams has become a favorite of many church choirs. The tune's title refers to a manor house on the Avon River near Bristol, England.

KING'S WESTON is a great tune marked by distinctive rhythmic structures and a soaring climax in the final two lines. Like many of Vaughan Williams's tunes, it is best sung in unison with moderate accompaniment to support this vigorous melody. For festive services use the descant in Vaughan Williams's anthem for stanza 4, or combine select choral stanzas from this anthem with congregational stanzas in the manner hymn concertato, using E minor throughout.

--Psalter Hymnal Handbook, 1988

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Timeline

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Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

Awake and Sing: Hymn Introductions and Accompaniments
Composer/Editor Eric Wall
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2022) pp. 36
Free Harmonizations of Favorite Hymns Volume 1: General Hymns I
Composer/Editor James M. Guthrie
Published By: Self-published (2017) pp. LL
Twenty-Six Hymn Introductions
Composer/Editor John Eggert
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2015) pp. 19
An Organist's Book of Hymns: The Liturgical Year: 3 Part Hymns and Chorale Preludes
Composer/Editor Noel Jones
Published By: Frog Music (2014) pp. 94
As Though the Whole Creation Cried Volume 2: Fifty Hymn Harmonizations for Organ
Composer/Editor Michael A. Burkhardt
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2009) pp. 54, 56
Hymn Intonations, Preludes, and Free Harmonizations Volume XV: More Intonations and Harmonizations
Composer/Editor David Hurd
Published By: Selah Publishing Company, Inc. (2008) pp. 6-8
Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Organ Volume 3: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 361-441
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Marissa Bauck; David McCarthy; Frederick Frahm
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2008) pp. 416
Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Piano Volume 3: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 361 - 441
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Marissa Bauck; John Helgen
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2008) pp. 416
The St. Francis Collection of Free Accompaniments to Hymn Tunes: 80 Settings by Various Composers
Composer/Editors Dirk van Dissel; Raymond H. Haan
Published By: G. I. A. Publications, Inc. (2005) pp. 50
As Though the Whole Creation Cried: Fifty Hymn Harmonizations for Organ
Composer/Editor Michael A. Burkhardt
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2001) pp. 42
Pull Out the Stops! Volume II: Congregational Song Accompaniments for Organ
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Mark Weiler; Frederick Frahm
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2001) pp. 98
Creative Hymn Accompaniments for Organ: Volume 3
Composer/Editor Gerhard Krapf
Published By: The Sacred Music Press (1996) pp. 18
Hymn Intonations, Preludes, and Free Harmonizations Volume VIII: Still More Intonations
Composer/Editor Richard Proulx
Published By: Selah Publishing Company, Inc. (1996) pp. 18
Hymn Harmonizations Set 4
Composer/Editor Edmund Shay
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (1995) pp. LL
Hymn Intonations, Preludes, and Free Harmonizations Volume VI: Harmonizations
Composer/Editor Richard Proulx
Published By: Selah Publishing Company, Inc. (1992) pp. 8
Hymn Harmonizations for Organ: Book IV
Composer/Editor John A. Ferguson
Published By: Ludwig Music Publishing Co. (1987) pp. 10
Free Harmonizations of Hymn Tunes: Volume II
Composer/Editor D. DeWitt Wasson
Published By: Hinshaw Music, Inc. (1986) pp. 8
Free Harmonizations of Hymn Tunes: By Fifty American Composers
Composer/Editor D. DeWitt Wasson
Published By: Hinshaw Music, Inc. (1984) pp. 67, 99
The Concordia Hymn Prelude Series Volume 15: Lesser Festivals: K - Z
Composer/Editors Herbert Gotsch; Richard Wienhorst
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1983) pp. 11
25 Festive Hymns for Organ and Choir
Composer/Editor Erik Routley
Published By: Augsburg Publishing House (1982) pp. 30
The Concordia Hymn Prelude Series Volume 14: Sunday of the Fulfillment Christ the King Sunday Lesser Festivals: A - J
Composer/Editors Herbert Gotsch; David N. Johnson
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1982) pp. 15
Hymns for the Church Year: 68 Accompaniment Settings for Keyboard of the Hymns of the Day
Composer/Editor Roger Petrich
Published By: Augsburg Publishing House (1980) pp. 49
Intonations on Selected Hymns
Composer/Editor Theodore Beck
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1976) pp. 11

Organ Solo

Again, I Say, Rejoice!: Festive Postludes for Organ
Composer/Editor Brenda Portman
Published By: The Sacred Music Press (2018) pp. 34
Oxford Hymn Settings for Organists Volume 4 Easter and Ascension: 29 Original Pieces on Hymns for Easter and Ascension
Composer/Editors Rebecca Groom Te Velde; David Blackwell; Craig Phillips
Published By: Oxford University Press (2015) pp. 38
Six Hymn Improvisations Set 10
Composer/Editor Kevin J. Hildebrand
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2015) pp. 11
8 Easy Chorale Preludes for All Seasons Set 2
Composer/Editor Benjamin M. Culli
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2014) pp. 8
Hymn Prelude Library Volume Six Tunes JKL: Lutheran Service Book
Composer/Editors Kevin J. Hildebrand; David A. deSilva
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2014) pp. 42
Hymn Tunes A to Z: 38 Organ Settings for Worship or Recital
Composer/Editor Douglas E. Wagner
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2013) pp. 122
At the Name of Jesus: Four Hymns of Devotion
Composer/Editor Michael A. Burkhardt
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2012) pp. 4
A British Perspective: Melodies and Hymn Tunes for Organ
Composer/Editor Marilyn Biery
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2009) pp. 7
Easy Hymn Preludes for Organ Volume 7: Musica Sacra
Composer/Editor Donald Busarow
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2009) pp. 21
I Sing the Almighty Power of God Vol III: Organ Voluntaries on the Hymn Tunes of Ralph Vaughan Williams
Composer/Editors Robert Lind; Ralph Vaughan Williams
Published By: Oxford University Press (2008) pp. 1
Triptych on "At the Name of Jesus"
Composer/Editor William H. Bates
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (2007) pp. 3
Ten Trios on Familiar Hymns
Composer/Editor David M. Lasky
Published By: Warner Brothers Publications, Inc. (2003) pp. 8
Organ Music for the Seasons Volume 3
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Ennis Fruhauf; Mark Weiler
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2002) pp. 11
Augsburg Organ Library November
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; John Hebden Schaffner
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2000) pp. 42, 45
Organ Miniatures: 200 Short Improvisations on Familiar Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor June Nixon
Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (1999) pp. 62
Organ Music for the Seasons Volume 2
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Ryan French; John Hebden Schaffner
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (1999) pp. 8
100 Hymn Preludes for Manuals
Composer/Editor Norman Warren
Published By: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. (1996) pp. 160
Hymn Intonations, Preludes, and Free Harmonizations Volume VIII: Still More Intonations
Composer/Editor Richard Proulx
Published By: Selah Publishing Company, Inc. (1996) pp. 18
Praise and Thanksgiving: Hymn Improvisations Set 3
Composer/Editor Michael A. Burkhardt
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (1993) pp. 6
Seven Choral Preludes for Easter and Ascension: For Organ
Composer/Editor Michael Bedford
Published By: Harold Flammer, Inc. (1989) pp. 16
Seven Chorale Preludes for Ascension and Easter: For Organ
Composer/Editor Michael Bedford
Published By: Harold Flammer Music Publishers Incorporated (1989) pp. 16
Interpretations Based on Hymn-Tunes Book VI: For Organ
Composer/Editor David M. Cherwien
Published By: Summa Productions (1987) pp. 2
Nine Hymn-Tune Preludes: For Organ
Composer/Editor Anita Denniston Bassett
Published By: Ludwig Music Publishing Co. (1985) pp. 3
The Organist's Companion Volume 7 Number 4 June 1985 General, Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
Composer/Editors Wayne Leupold; Alfred V. Fedak
Published By: McAfee Music Corporation (1985) pp. 10-12
The Concordia Hymn Prelude Series Volume 15: Lesser Festivals: K - Z
Composer/Editors Herbert Gotsch; Richard Wienhorst
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1983) pp. 10
The Concordia Hymn Prelude Series Volume 14: Sunday of the Fulfillment Christ the King Sunday Lesser Festivals: A - J
Composer/Editors Herbert Gotsch; David N. Johnson
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1982) pp. 14
Preludes for the Hymns in Worship Supplement Volume II: Lent - Easter Nos. 725 - 744
Composer/Editor Richard Wienhorst
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1972) pp. 36
Easy Trios: Music for Worship
Composer/Editor David N. Johnson
Published By: Augsburg Publishing House (1969) pp. 30

Piano Solo

The Church Pianist Volume 28 Number 3 January February 2012: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editors Larry F. Pugh; Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2012) pp. 70
Sunday Morning Blend: 25 Solo Keyboard Medleys for Contemporary Worship Volume 2: Hymns plus Praise & Worship Songs Includes Chord Symbols
Composer/Editor Carol McMillen Tornquist
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (2002) pp. 33
Exalted on High: Worship Medleys for Piano
Composer/Editor Bruce Greer
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1998) pp. 35
Cindy Berry Presents: At the Name of Jesus, God of Our Praise, I Worship You, and Other Piano Arrangements
Composer/Editor Cindy Berry
Published By: Genevox Music Group (1997) pp. 16
The Church Pianist Volume 11 Number 5 May June 1995: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editor Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1995) pp. 3

Voices: Organ, Brass, and Voices

Brass Accompaniments for The Worshiping Church: A Hymnal
Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1991) pp. 22

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Piano/Organ The Church Pianist's Library, Vol. 11 Praise and Thanksgiving, Set 3 Hymn Harmonizations by Hayes (Creative accompaniments for the church pianist) More Piano/Organ...
Choral When a Star Is Shining over Eastern Hills At the Name of Jesus - (Choral Score) More Choral...
Instrumental Rhapsody on English Hymntunes More Instrumental...
Handbells FANTASY ON "KING'S WESTON" More Handbells...
PowerPoint AT THE NAME OF JESUS (Celebration 766) AT THE NAME OF JESUS (Baptist Hymnal 1991 - 198) AT THE NAME OF JESUS (Gray Psalter 467 - lead line) More PowerPoint...

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KING'S WESTON

Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams

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