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William Rowan

b. 1951 Person Name: William P. Rowan Scripture: Philippians 1:6 Composer of "VERBUM DEI" in The New Century Hymnal

Ron Klusmeier

Scripture: Philippians 1:27 Composer of "FREED" in More Voices

Person Name: Norma de Waal Malefyt Scripture: Philippians 1:2 Arranger of "[Grace to You and Peace]" in Singing the New Testament Norma de Waal Malefyt is Resource Development Specialist in Congregational Song for the Worship Institute. Her responsibilities include developing training resources and curriculum for the Worship Institute web site, publication series, and training events. She serves as a presenter at events sponsored by the Worship Institute, including academic courses, the annual Calvin Symposium on Worship, and other training events. Norma enjoys participating in worship especially in the areas of worship planning and music leadership and in developing those gifts in others. She graduated from Calvin College with degrees in music education and organ performance. She returns to the college setting after serving in parish music ministry. --worship.calvin.edu/

William Amps

1824 - 1910 Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11 Composer of "VENICE" in Singing the New Testament Amps was educated at Peterhouse, Cambridge (BA 1858, MA 1862). He played the organ at King’s College (1855-76) and Christ’s College. He also conducted the Cambridge University Musical Society for many years. Amps composed a good deal of music, including piano sonatas and part songs.

João Wilson Faustini

1931 - 2023 Scripture: Philippians 1:6 Composer of "OFERTA" in When Breaks the Dawn b. 1931, Bariri, São Paulo, Brazil. Presbyterian pastor, choir director, organist, singer, composer, translator, arranger and publisher of largest collection of Sacred Music in the Portuguese language. From 1982 to 1996 - Pastor at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) Newark, NJ St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Newark is the oldest Brazilian Presbyterian Church in the USA. Retired on December 31, 1996. After Rev. Faustini was a Minister of Music at Second Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth.

Taihei Satō

b. 1936 Person Name: Taihei Sato Scripture: Philippians 1:2 Composer of "NAN NO TAME" in Sound the Bamboo

Gustav Holst

1874 - 1934 Person Name: Gustav T. Holst, 1874-1934 Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6 Composer of "THAXTED" in Community of Christ Sings Gustav Holst (b. Chelteham, Gloucestershire, England, September 21, 1874, d. London, England, May 25, 1934) was a renowned British composer and musician. Having studied at Cheltenham Grammar School, he soon obtained a professional position as an organist, and later as choirmaster. In 1892, Holst composed a two-act operetta, which so impressed his father that he borrowed the money to send Holst to the Royal College of Music. Severe neuritis in his right hand later caused him to give up the keyboard, and Holst turned to the trombone and composing. In 1895 Holst met Ralph Vaughan Williams, and the two became lifelong friends. Vaughan Williams helped Holst land his first job as a singing teacher. Holst became very interested in Indian and Hindu culture, and composed a number of operas translated from Sanksrit myths. These were not received well in England, however. Holst is best known for his composition, The Planets, as well as