John Varley Roberts
Life
Born: 25 September 1841
Died: 9 February 1920
Biography
John Varley Roberts was born in Stanningley, near Leeds, Yorkshire, England, and became the organist at St. John’s Church, Farsley, at age 12. He received training at Christ Church, Oxford. He then held positions as organist at St. Bartholomew’s, Armley, and organist and choirmaster at the Halifax Parish Church. In 1882, he was appointed organist and magister choristarum at Magdalen College, Oxford, a position held until 1919. He was also organist at St. Giles’ Church, Oxford, and he founded the University Madrigal and Glee Club at Oxford. He taught harmony and counterpoint at Oxford and was degree examiner. He was also a local choral and philharmonic conductor. He authored “Practical Method of Training Choristers” and was editor of “Parish Church Chant Book.” His compositions include Psalm settings, hymn tunes, chants, numerous anthems, services, an oratorio, part-songs, songs, and organ voluntaries.
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List of choral works
Sacred works
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Hymns
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Secular works
partsongs for Mixed Voices
partsongs for Male Voices
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Publications
External links
- Works by John Varley Roberts in the Petrucci Music Library (IMSLP)