STELLA ORIENTIS

STELLA ORIENTIS

Composer: Healey Willan (1927)
Published in 8 hymnals


Composer: Healey Willan

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 Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: STELLA ORIENTIS
Composer: Healey Willan (1927)
Meter: 11.10.11.10
Incipit: 32143 25436 51765
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © Oxford University Press

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Instances

Instances (1 - 3 of 3)
Text

The Book of Praise #175

The Book of Praise #723

Text

Common Praise (1998) #159

Include 5 pre-1979 instances
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