The choir were asked to sing at his annual service to celebrate the Book of Common Prayer by William Tyndale, translator, martyr, 1536.
The choir sang parts of the Communion Service in F major by Herbert Sumsion, the Benedictus, Sanctus, Agneus Dei and the Gloria.
Herbert Sumsion (14.1.1899 - 11.8.1995) was an English musician and organist at Gloucester Cathedral from 1928 -1967. As a major figure is the Three Choirs festival he had links with the major 20th century composers. Although known primarily as a cathedral organist, his work was far ranging.
The Anthem was "Lead me Lord" from "Praise the Lord, O my soul" by Samuel Sebastian Wesley
"Praise the Lord, O my Soul" was written in 1861 and contains the short anthem "Lead me Lord". It was composed when Wesley was organist at Winchester College and Cathedral. "Lead me Lord " is the final section of the work, and has a wondrous simplicity with 2 short solo parts which lend themselves beautifully for young choristers starting on solo work.
Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810 - 1876) was the illegitimate son of Samuel Wesley and Sarah Souter, and grandchild of Charles Wesley. He was a choirboy in the Chapel Royal and then embarked on a musical career. He was appointed organist at Hereford Cathedral in 1832 and then married the Dean's sister. He moved to Exeter Cathedral in 1835 and 1842, Leeds Parish Church, 1849 - Winchester Cathedral, 1865 - Gloucester Cathedral. In 1839 he achieved his Bachelor of Music and Doctorate of Music from Oxford. He became Professor of Organ in the Royal Academy of Music in 1850.
His work was almost exclusively for the Anglican church. With Father Willis he is jointly credited with the invention of the concave and radiating pedal board for organ which has now become the standard internationally.
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