George M. Garrett

Life

Born: 8 June 1834

Died: 8 April 1897

Biography

George Mursell Garrett was born in Winchester, Hampshire, England, where his father was the master of the choristers at Winchester Cathedral. He became a chorister of New College, Oxford, and studied organ under Stephen Elvey. He later served as assistant to Samuel Sebastian Wesley at Winchester. He earned his music degrees at Cambridge and was a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists (FRCO). He was organist at Madras Cathedral; John’s College, Cambridge; and organist to the University. He was appointed the Director of Music at St. John’s College, Cambridge, in 1857 and held the position for forty years. He taught harmony and counterpoint and was Examiner in Music for the University. He was also examiner for the Irish Intermediate Education Board and other institutions. He was conductor of the St. John’s College Musical Society and appeared as piano soloist. He composed an oratorio, several cantatas, organ music, songs, part-songs, and music for the Anglican Church in the form of service settings, chant, and anthems. He is perhaps best represented today by his Anglican chant setting of Psalm 126.

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List of choral works

Sacred works

• God, who is rich in mercy
• In humble faith and holy love
• The Lord is loving unto every man
• The Lord is risen
• Psalm 47
• Single chant in D major
• There is a land of pure delight

Secular works

• Home is home, however lowly
• May Carol
• My love is like a red, red rose
• Oh sing again that simple song

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