Tune: TIDINGS (Walch)

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TIDINGS (Walch)

Composer: James Walch (1875)
Published in 339 hymnals

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Composer: James Walch

James Walch was a musician and composer, born near Bolton, Lancashire, England in 1837. He spent his early life in the town and was organist in several churches there, including the parish church of St George’s. From 1870-1877, he was conductor for the Bolton Philharmonic Society. He also composed at least four published hymn tunes, the best known of which is called “Tidings”. Written in 1875, it’s usually used as the tune to a hymn called “O Zion Haste”. James Walch was a musical instrument dealer by trade, and moved to Barrow-in-Furness in 1877. He later moved to Llandudno Junction in North Wales, where he died in August 1901 and was buried locally. His wife later donated money to pay for the organs in two local churc… Go to person page >

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Title:	TIDINGS (Walch)
Composer:	James Walch (1875)
Meter:	11.10.11.10.9.11
Incipit:	13455 51322 11765
Key:	B♭ Major
Copyright:	Public Domain

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O Zion, Haste

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James Walch (b. Edgerton, Lancashire, England, 1837; d. Llandudno, Caernarvon, Wales, 1901) composed TIDINGS in 1875 for Frederick W. Faber's hymn text "Hark, Hark, My Soul! Angelic Songs Are Swelling"; the tune was first published in The Hymnal Companion to the Book of Common Prayer (1877). TIDINGS is often associated with Mary A. Thomson's "O Zion, Haste, Thy Mission High Fulfilling"; in fact, the tune name derives from the word "tidings" in Thomson's refrain (see 525). TIDINGS is a fairly dramatic tune, a good match for Psalm 103. Sing in parts if you like, and add extra musical forces J for the refrain. Stanza 3 sings well without accompaniment.

Walch received a musical education from his father and from the famous organist and organ builder Henry Smart (PHH 233). He served as organist at Duke's Alley Congregational Church (1851-1857), Bridge Street Wesleyan Chapel (1858-1863), and St. George's Parish Church (1863-1877)-all in Bolton. He conducted for the Bolton Philharmonic Society from 1870 to 1877 and near the end of his life was a music dealer in Barrow-in-Furness. Walch composed a number of hymn tunes and other church music.

--Psalter Hymnal Handbook

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Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

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Published By: Frog Music (2013) pp. 36
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Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2007) pp. 668
Introductions and Alternate Accompaniments for Piano Volume 7: Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Hymns 640 - 704
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Mark Weiler
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2007) pp. 668
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Composer/Editor Albert L. Travis
Published By: MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (2006) pp. 14
Two Hundred One Hymn Tune Prelude Miniatures
Composer/Editor Mark Winchester
Published By: Frog Music (2005) pp. 178
PedalPoint Volume 23 Number 1 October November December 2003: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Bart McNeely
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (2003) pp. 35
PedalPoint Summer 2001 Volume 20 Number 4: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Joanne Brown LeDoux
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (2001) pp. 24
PedalPoint Volume 20 Number 4 Summer 2001: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Joanne Brown LeDoux
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (2001) pp. 24
Pull Out the Stops!: Congregational Song Accompaniments for Organ
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Mark Weiler; J. Bert Carlson
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2001) pp. 19
Let It Rip! At the Piano 2: Congregational Song Accompaniments Volume 2
Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Eric Vollen
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2000) pp. 18
The Creative Use of Descants in Worship: The Creative Church Musician Series / Volume 3
Composer/Editor Hal H. Hopson
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1999) pp. 101
The Baptist Hymnal Organ Supplement II
Composer/Editor Sharron Lyon
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1997) pp. 54
Thirty-Two Free Harmonizations of Familiar Hymns Volume II for Organ
Composer/Editor Peter Pindar Stearns
Published By: Harold Flammer, Inc. (1996) pp. 25
Music Supplement II: The United Methodist Hymnal: Alternate Harmonizations Edition
Composer/Editor Robert C. Bennett
Published By: Abingdon Press (1993) pp. 174
Keyboard Accompaniments and Conductor's Guide for The Worshiping Church: A Hymnal
Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1991) pp. 45
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Composer/Editor Donald P. Hustad
Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1991) pp. 45
Creative Hymn Introductions: Organ Intonations for 80 Well-Known Hymns
Composer/Editor Gerhard Krapf
Published By: The Sacred Music Press (1987) pp. 6
Hymn Variants for Organ
Composer/Editor Jack C. Goode
Published By: Harold Flammer, Inc. (1987) pp. 32
The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 66
The Concordia Hymn Prelude Series Volume 20: General: Angelic - Bel
Composer/Editors Herbert Gotsch; Donald Busarow
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1983) pp. 9
PedalPoint Volume 2 Number 1 October November December 1982: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Craig Phillips
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1982) pp. 24
Variants on Hymn Tunes for Congregational Singing
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Sacred Songs (1968) pp. 15
Variants on Hymntunes for Congregational Singing
Composer/Editor Fred Bock
Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1968) pp. 14
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Composer/Editor David McKinley Williams
Published By: The H. W. Gray Company, Inc. (1948) pp. 26

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Piano

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Composer/Editor Matthew McConnell
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 51
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Composer/Editors Carson P. Cooman; Matthew McConnell
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2016) pp. 17
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Composer/Editors James Southbridge; Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2009) pp. 40
The Organist's Companion Volume 31 Number 3 March 2009 General, Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday, Easter Season, Festivals: A Bi-monthly Journal of Quality Organ Music for the Practical Church Musician
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Published By: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. (2009) pp. 25
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Published By: Edward B. Marks Music Company (2006) pp. 76
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Composer/Editors Norma Aamodt-Nelson; Mark Sedio
Published By: Augsburg Fortress (2001) pp. 5
PedalPoint Volume 20 Number 4 July August September 2001: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Joanne Brown LeDoux
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (2001) pp. 24
12 Hymn Preludes: Settings by Kevin J. Sadowski
Composer/Editor Kevin J. Sadowski
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1999) pp. 6
The Praises of Zion
Composer/Editor Mark Sedio
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1998) pp. 3
Great Postludes for Organ: Majestic Celebrations of Worship
Composer/Editor Dick Torrans
Published By: Word Music Group, LLC (1996) pp. 24
William Bolcom Gospel Preludes: Book 4
Composer/Editors William Bolcom; Marilyn Mason
Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1994) pp. 13
Sunday Morning Favorites Volume 2: For Solo Organ
Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
Published By: Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc. (1992) pp. 25
The Organ Portfolio Volume 56 Number 1 September 1992: A Bi-Monthly Anthology for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Dorothy Wells; Lani Smith
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1992) pp. 44
The Concordia Hymn Prelude Series Volume 20: General: Angelic - Bel
Composer/Editors Herbert Gotsch; Donald Busarow
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1983) pp. 7
PedalPoint Volume 2 Number 1 October November December 1982: Church Music and Study Helps for Pianists and Organists
Composer/Editors Sharron Lyon; Craig Phillips
Published By: The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention (1982) pp. 24
Hymns Arranged for Organ
Composer/Editor Marvin Harlos
Published By: Carl Fischer, Inc. (1970) pp. 12
The Organist Volume 70 Number 3 July 1966: A Bi-monthly Magazine for Church Organists
Composer/Editors Roger C. Wilson; Robert J. Hughes
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1966) pp. 72
The Parish Organist Part Twelve: Thirty-five Preludes on Familiar Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editors Willem Mudde; A. Loran Olsen
Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1966) pp. 52
Sunday Morning Organist Volume Two
Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1964) pp. 52
The Sunday Morning Organist Volume Two: Thirty-five preludes, offertories, postludes based on Familiar Hymn Tunes for the Morning Worship Service
Composer/Editor Harold H. DeCou
Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1964) pp. 52
Preludes on Well-Known Hymn Tunes (Volume One): For Organ with Hammond Registration
Composer/Editor Samuel W. Shanko
Published By: Broadman Press (1961) pp. 6
Preludes on Well-Known Hymn Tunes Volume 1: For Organ with Hammond Registration
Composer/Editor Samuel W. Shanko
Published By: Broadman Press (1961) pp. 6

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The Church Pianist Volume 29 Number 1 September October 2012: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
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The Complete Worship Suites: 18 Expressive Suites Arranged for Solo Piano Correlated with Scriptural Themes
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Published By: Creative Keyboard Publications (2000) pp. 90
Hymnproviser 2 (Piano Series): Solos of Meditation & Worship
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Published By: Majesty Music, Inc. (1997) pp. 36
Hymn Contemplations for Pianists
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Published By: J. Bruce Ashton (1996) pp. 21
Hymn Contemplations for Pianists Volume 1: Eight Varied Hymn Settings for General Use
Composer/Editor J. Bruce Ashton
Published By: J. Bruce Ashton (1996) pp. 21
Hymns Sunny-Side Up: Energetic Hymn Arrangements for The Sunday Morning Pianist
Composer/Editor Dick Torrans
Published By: Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc. (1994) pp. 49
The Church Pianist Volume 8 Number 6 July August 1992: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editor Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1992) pp. 10
The Church Pianist Volume 6 Number 6 July August 1990: The Pianist's Companion for the Church Year
Composer/Editor Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1990) pp. 3
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Composer/Editor Hugh S. Livingston, Jr.
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1989) pp. 28
Portraits of Praise: Arrangements for the Advanced Pianist
Composer/Editor Roger House
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1986) pp. 14
The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 66
The Piano Hymnal: 200 Favorite Hymn Arrangements
Composer/Editor David Smither
Published By: Trinity House Publishing, Inc. (1985) pp. 66
Easy Piano Hymn Pieces: For Church and Sunday School
Composer/Editors Rob Roy Peery; Roger C. Wilson
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (1958) pp. 28
Piano Transcriptions of Your Favorite Hymns
Composer/Editor Spencer Parsons
Published By: Theodore Presser Company (1958) pp. 42
Piano Transcriptions Books 1 and 2 Combined: Familiar Hymns and Sacred Songs
Composer/Editor Wilda Jackson Auld
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1957) pp. 29
Piano Hymnscriptions: Familiar Hymns and Sacred Songs: Books 1 and 2 Combined
Composer/Editor Wilda Jackson Auld
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1954) pp. 29
Sacred Transcriptions for (the) Piano No. 3
Composer/Editor Wilda Jackson Auld
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1952) pp. 34
Sacred Transcriptions for Piano No. 3
Composer/Editor Wilda Jackson Auld
Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1952) pp. 34
Piano Arrangements of Great Hymn Tunes
Composer/Editor Don Whitman
Published By: Standard Publishing Company (1951) pp. 20

Piano and Organ Duet

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Composer/Editor Marilyn L. Thompson
Published By: Lorenz Publishing Company (2015) pp. 28

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TIDINGS (Walch)

Composer: James Walch

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #583

Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #295

The Cyber Hymnal #2156

The Cyber Hymnal #4744

The Cyber Hymnal #5549

The Cyber Hymnal #15272

Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #297

Psalter Hymnal (Gray) #525

The United Methodist Hymnal #573

Worship and Rejoice #565

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