PROVENCAL

Arranger: Healey Willan

Healey Willan (b. Balham, London, England, October 12, 1880; d. Toronto, Ontario, February 16, 1968), theory teacher, composer and organist, was born into an Anglo-Catholic family in England and served several churches in the London area, becoming known especially for his adaptations of Gregorian chant to be able to be sung in English translation. In 1913 he moved to Canada where he led the theory department and was organist at the Toronto Conservatory of Music. He also was organist at St. Paul’s, Canada’s largest Anglican church, and after 1921 at the smaller Church of St. Mary Magdalene. By invitation, he composed an anthem for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, a singular honor for one not residing in England. Emily Brink Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: PROVENCAL
Arranger: Healey Willan
Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain
Incipit: 51115 11345 5443
Key: G Major
Source: Provençal carol
Copyright: Setting © 1959 Concordia Publishing House

Timeline

Arrangements

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations

  • Carols for the Seasons
    Composer/Editor Healey Willan
    Published By: Concordia Publishing House (1959) pp. 35

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Christian Worship #448

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Worship Supplement 2000 #730

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