Four bound volumes of almost daily service music lists from St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham: 1947-1948; 1949-1951; 1952-1954; 1955-1958. The first volume is in manuscript or manuscript carbon copies; the others are printed for internal use within the Cathedral during the tenure of Willis Grant as Director of Music.
Dates
- Creation: Feb 1947-Oct 1958
Extent
1 box (4 volumes)
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 15880].
Shelfmark:
MS. 15880
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 15880
Abstract
Service music lists at St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham, 1947-1958.
Biographical / Historical
The Cathedral Church of Saint Philip is the Church of England cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of Birmingham in the Province of Canterbury. It has a rich tradition of music supporting the anglican liturgy. Further information about the Cathedral and its music can be found on the Cathedral's website.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Austin Sherlaw-Johnson, 7 March 2019.
Subject
- Title
- Service music at St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham, 1947-1958
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Margaret Czepiel
- Date
- 2021
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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