Composer Bio Information
Miller, Edward's bio information
Sunday, October 30, 1735 - Saturday, September 12, 1807
A writer of hymn tunes, Edward Miller was born in 1735 (he died in 1807). His most famous tunes are Galway and Rockingham. Apprenticed to his father, a pavior (a layer of paving stones and the like), he ran away to study music. At one time he was a flautist in Handel’s orchestra. He played the organ for 50 years at Doncaster Church, and composed hymn tunes and harpsichord sonatas. Cambridge University awarded him a doctorate in 1786.
His works include:
The Psalms of David Set to New Music, 1774
Elements of Thorough-bass and Composition, 1787
The Psalms of David for the Use of Parish Churches, 1790
Thoughts on the Present Performance of Psalmody, 1791
The Psalms of Watts and Wesley, 1801
Sacred Music, 1802
History of Doncaster, 1804
from: http://ad1735.blogspot.com/2007/07/edward-miller.html
------------------------------------------------
Born: October 30, 1735, Norwich, England.
Died: September 12, 1807, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.
Buried: St. George’s Church, Doncaster.
Miller was apprenticed to his father, a pavior (a layer of paving stones and the like), but ran away to study music. At one time he was a flautist in Handel’s orchestra. He played the organ for 50 years at Doncaster Church, and composed hymn tunes and harpsichord sonatas. Cambridge University awarded him a doctorate degree in 1786.
His works include:
The Psalms of David Set to New Music, 1774
Elements of Thorough-bass and Composition, 1787
The Psalms of David for the Use of Parish Churches, 1790
Thoughts on the Present Performance of Psalmody, 1791
The Psalms of Watts and Wesley, 1801
Sacred Music, 1802
History of Doncaster, 1804
Music
Galway
Rockingham
from: http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/m/i/miller_e.htm
His works include:
The Psalms of David Set to New Music, 1774
Elements of Thorough-bass and Composition, 1787
The Psalms of David for the Use of Parish Churches, 1790
Thoughts on the Present Performance of Psalmody, 1791
The Psalms of Watts and Wesley, 1801
Sacred Music, 1802
History of Doncaster, 1804
from: http://ad1735.blogspot.com/2007/07/edward-miller.html
------------------------------------------------
Born: October 30, 1735, Norwich, England.
Died: September 12, 1807, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.
Buried: St. George’s Church, Doncaster.
Miller was apprenticed to his father, a pavior (a layer of paving stones and the like), but ran away to study music. At one time he was a flautist in Handel’s orchestra. He played the organ for 50 years at Doncaster Church, and composed hymn tunes and harpsichord sonatas. Cambridge University awarded him a doctorate degree in 1786.
His works include:
The Psalms of David Set to New Music, 1774
Elements of Thorough-bass and Composition, 1787
The Psalms of David for the Use of Parish Churches, 1790
Thoughts on the Present Performance of Psalmody, 1791
The Psalms of Watts and Wesley, 1801
Sacred Music, 1802
History of Doncaster, 1804
Music
Galway
Rockingham
from: http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/m/i/miller_e.htm
Hymns Composed (1)
Strong Son Of God, Immortal Love Mens (TTBB)The last 10 hymns uploaded.
- # 1 - Beyond The Smiling And The Weeping (TTBB) (uploaded on Sep 25, 2022)
- # 2 - I've Anchored In Jesus (TTBB) (uploaded on Sep 15, 2022)
- # 3 - Speed The Light (TTBB) (uploaded on Aug 21, 2022)
- # 4 - Saved By The Blood (TTBB) (uploaded on Aug 17, 2022)
- # 5 - One Day (TTBB) (uploaded on Aug 16, 2022)
- # 6 - The Child Of A King (TTBB) (uploaded on Aug 14, 2022)
- # 7 - Tell It To Jesus (TTBB) (uploaded on Aug 10, 2022)
- # 8 - Don't Stop Praying (TTBB) (uploaded on Jul 30, 2022)
- # 9 - Fill Me Now (TTBB) (uploaded on Jul 29, 2022)
- #10 - Hymn Of Praise (TTBB) (uploaded on Jul 28, 2022)