William H. Monk (b. Brompton, London, England, 1823; d. London, 1889) is best known for his music editing of Hymns Ancient and Modern (1861, 1868; 1875, and 1889 editions). He also adapted music from plainsong and added accompaniments for Introits for Use Throughout the Year, a book issued with that famous hymnal. Beginning in his teenage years, Monk held a number of musical positions. He became choirmaster at King's College in London in 1847 and was organist and choirmaster at St. Matthias, Stoke Newington, from 1852 to 1889, where he was influenced by the Oxford Movement. At St. Matthias, Monk also began daily choral services with the choir leading the congregation in music chosen according to the church year, including psalms chanted to… Go to person page >
Hymn Tunes with Varied Harmonies Book 10: For Pianoforte or Organ
Composer/Editor
Joseph E. Newell
Published By:
Edwin Ashdown, Limited (London) (1920)
pp. 21
Hymn Tunes with Varied Harmonies Book 7: For Pianoforte or Organ
Composer/Editor
Joseph E. Newell
Published By:
Edwin Ashdown, Limited (London) (1920)
pp. 10
Organ Solo
The Organist's Companion Volume 11 Number 2 January February 1989 General, Lent, Holy Week, Funerals: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
Composer/Editors
Wayne Leupold; Robert J. Powell
Published By:
McAfee Music Corporation (1989)
pp. 22
Ten Hymn Preludes for Organ Set II
Composer/Editor
Healey Willan
Published By:
C. F. Peters Corporation (1957)
pp. 36
Tune Title: ST. PHILIPFirst Line: Holy Ghost, my ComforterComposer: William Henry MonkMeter: 777Incipit: 11234 32134 55654Key: E♭ MajorSource: Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861
Tune Title: ST. PHILIPFirst Line: Holy Spirit, Lord of lightComposer: William Henry MonkMeter: 777Incipit: 11234 32134 55654Key: E♭ MajorSource: Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1861