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George Elvey
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Biography
(Sir) George Elvey (27 March 1816, Caterbury, England - 9 December 1893, Windlesham, Sussex, England) was a English composer and organist. He was a choir boy at Canterbury Cathedral. He first studied at the Royal Academy of Music and then received bachelor's and doctor's degrees from Oxford University. From 1835-1882, he was organist and master of the boys, choir at St. George's Chapel in Windsor. He was knighted in 1871. Among his works are oratorios, church music, glees, and organ works.
Works for Winds
- Albert Edward March (1877)
- Come Ye Thankful People (1959)
- Crown Him with Many Crowns (arr. Stevens) (1971)
Resources
- Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music. "George Elvey." Accessed 3 October 2014.