Joseph Barnby (b. York, England, 1838; d. London, England, 1896) An accomplished and popular choral director in England, Barnby showed his musical genius early: he was an organist and choirmaster at the age of twelve. He became organist at St. Andrews, Wells Street, London, where he developed an outstanding choral program (at times nicknamed "the Sunday Opera"). Barnby introduced annual performances of J. S. Bach's St. John Passion in St. Anne's, Soho, and directed the first performance in an English church of the St. Matthew Passion. He was also active in regional music festivals, conducted the Royal Choral Society, and composed and edited music (mainly for Novello and Company). In 1892 he was knighted by Queen Victoria. His compositions i… Go to person page >
Tune Title: [Sing Alleluia forth in duteous praise]First Line: Sing Alleluia forth in duteous praiseComposer: Sir Joseph BarnbyMeter: P. M.Key: D MajorDate: 1894
Tune Title: THE ENDLESS ALLELUIAFirst Line: Sing Alleluia forth in duteous praiseComposer: Sir Joseph Barnby (1838- )Incipit: 34655 61741 76543Date: 1895