Boyce, William

Boyce, William
(baptized 11 September 1711, London – 7 February 1779, London)
   Student of Maurice Greene from about 1719, composer to the Chapel Royal from 1736, he compiled the three-volume Cathedral Music (1760–1773), an anthology of Anglican church music from Thomas Tallis to William Croft that remained in common use into the 20th century. He also composed about 70 anthems, a burial service, four Te Deums, and a dozen hymns and other chants.

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