Composer Bio Information
Parry, Joseph's bio information
Friday, May 21, 1841 - Tuesday, February 17, 1903
Born: May 21, 1841, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
Died: February 17, 1903, Penrarth, Wales.
Buried: St. Augustine’s Church, Penarth, Wales.
Parry’s family moved to Danville, Pennsylvania, when he was 13 years old, though he often returned to Wales. He attended the Royal Academy of Music, 1868-1871. He was Professor of Music at the University of Wales, 1873-1877, and received his doctorate of music from Cambridge in 1878. He also taught at the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire (1888-1903). His works include operas, oratorios, cantatas, piano pieces, and hymn tunes.
Sources
* Frost, p. 685
* Hustad, p. 300
* Stulken, p. 191
Music
1. Aberystwyth
2. Llangristiolus
Source: http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/p/a/r/parry_j.html
Died: February 17, 1903, Penrarth, Wales.
Buried: St. Augustine’s Church, Penarth, Wales.
Parry’s family moved to Danville, Pennsylvania, when he was 13 years old, though he often returned to Wales. He attended the Royal Academy of Music, 1868-1871. He was Professor of Music at the University of Wales, 1873-1877, and received his doctorate of music from Cambridge in 1878. He also taught at the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire (1888-1903). His works include operas, oratorios, cantatas, piano pieces, and hymn tunes.
Sources
* Frost, p. 685
* Hustad, p. 300
* Stulken, p. 191
Music
1. Aberystwyth
2. Llangristiolus
Source: http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/p/a/r/parry_j.html
Hymns Composed (1)
Watchman, Tell Us Of The Night Mens (TTBB)The last 10 hymns uploaded.
- # 1 - There Is A Region Lovelier Far (TTBB) (uploaded on Jun 19, 2022)
- # 2 - Abide With Me 3 (TTBB) (uploaded on Jul 07, 2013)
- # 3 - Jesus, Rose Of Sharon 3 (TTBB) (uploaded on Jul 07, 2013)
- # 4 - Come, Thou Almighty King 2 (TTBB) (uploaded on Jul 07, 2013)
- # 5 - The Broken Heart 2 (TTBB) (uploaded on Aug 19, 2012)
- # 6 - Holy Spirit, Teacher Thou (TTBB) (uploaded on May 13, 2012)
- # 7 - All People That On Earth (TTBB) (uploaded on Sep 26, 2010)
- # 8 - The Wondrous Gift (TTBB) (uploaded on Sep 26, 2010)
- # 9 - Deeper Yet (TTBB) (uploaded on Jun 13, 2010)
- #10 - Great God Of Wonders (TTBB) (uploaded on Jun 13, 2010)