"Act of Praise" booklet

Programme or Listing

Broadsheet

(Lecturer's) Handout

(Lecturer's) Synopsis

Conductor

Leader / Commentator

Organist

July 1963, Malvern. (HSB V.11 #99 p.170)

Act of Praise, Malvern College Chapel; L: Rev.Eric Sharpe; C: Leonard J.Blake. 2nd July

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"Background to the 20th Cent. Light Music Group": Fr Robert Dix; Chairman, Canon Cyril Taylor

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The Chorale Book for England (Catherine Winkworth). Rev. Erik Routley

July 1964, East Dereham, Norfolk

Act of Praise, Parish Church, East Dereham: C: John Wilson. (Not recorded)

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May 1965, Charterhouse (HSB VI.2 #104 p.21)

Act of Praise, Charterhouse School Chapel, Godalming. 3rd July

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July 1966, Cambridge (HSB VI.5 #107 p.77)

"John Mason Neale": Dr Peck. 12th July

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VII.1 #115 p.14 and

VII.2 #116 p.25

Evensong at St John's College Chapel

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"Pop Music": Rev. John Geyer

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"Neale and Keble": Dr Adam Fox. 13th July

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Evensong at Ely Cathedral

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Act of Praise, Little St Mary's Church; L: Rev.Dr Cyril Pocknee

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July 1967, Primrose Hill, London (HSB VI.8 #110 p.145)

Workshop, introduced by Mervyn Lord Horder. 11th July

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"Percy Dearmer", by his son Geoffrey. 12th July

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Evensong in Westminster Abbey. 11th July

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Act of Praise, St Mary's Church, Primrose Hill, NW3; L: Rev. Howard Hollis (Vicar); O: Christopher Herrick. 12th July

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July 1968, Cheltenham (HSB VI.12 #114 p.235)

Act of Praise, Cheltenham College Chapel; L: Cyril Taylor; O: J.Varcoe; C: M.Foster. 15th July. (Not recorded)

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"The Problems in Hymn Writing today": A `Brains Trust'; Chmn: Rev. Eric P.Sharpe.

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"The Words of the last 50 years": Rev. Gordon Wakefield (read in his absence by Rev. Fred Pratt Green). Chairman: Dr Winnett

July 1969, Liverpool (HSB VII.3 #117 p.45)

LOW MASS in Liverpool Metropolitan (Roman Catholic) Cathedral

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"Welsh Hymn Tunes": Rev. Alan Luff (vice J.Hughes). 22nd July

"Hymns and Songs, 1969": Rev. Norman P. Goldhawk

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"One Hundred Hymns for Today", a pre-issue review by Canon Cyril V. Taylor

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Act of Praise, in Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. Prayers by the Dean, Very Rev. Edward H. Patey; Hymns intro. by John Wilson; C: William Llewellyn; O: Noel Rawsthorne (organist of the Cathedral). 22nd July

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"Some Developments in Roman Catholic Worship"; Roman Catholic Liturgy: Msgr Wilfrid Purney; Chairman G.E.Jones.

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May 1970, Charterhouse (2nd visit) (HSB VII.5 #119 p.89)

"Restored Barrel Organ in Chapel of Aldro School, Shackleford". Mr Fred Hill, Restorer, gives demonstration & explanation of this & contemporary instruments. 25th May

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"Hymns and Music in the School Chapel": Discussion, Rev. L.N. Morrison (Chaplain) and William Llewellyn (Music Master).

Specification of Organ in School Chapel at Charterhouse.

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"My Favourite Hymns": John Gardner. Chairman: Canon Winnett. 26th May

"Hymns Here and in Some Places in USA"; Rev. Dr Eric Routley; Chairman, Rev. Ambrose H. Watson. 26th May

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Act of Praise, Charterhouse Chapel; L: Dr Routley; C: William Llewellyn; O: Leonard Halcrow

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July 1971, Norwich (C.of E. College of Education, Keswick Hall) (HSB VII.8 #122 p.141)

Evensong in Norwich Cathedral. 19th July

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The New Catholic Hymnal. Geoffrey Laycock; Chairman, Bernard Massey. 19th July

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"American Folk Hymnody": Dr Harry Eskew, Dean of Music, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisiana. Chairman, Dr Erik Routley. 20th July

"Baptist contributions to English Hymnody": Rev. Eric P. Sharpe. Chairman, Rev. Fred Pratt Green. 20th July

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Act of Praise in St Mary's Baptist Church, Duke Street, Norwich; L: Dr A.L.Peck; C: Geoffrey Laycock; O: Cyril Pearce. 20th July

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July 1972, Bristol (Clifton Hill House) (HSB VII.11 #125 p.205)

Discussion, led by Rev. Geoffrey Wrayford; Chairman, Dr Routley

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Act of Praise, Church of St Mary Redcliffe; L: Alan Luff; C: Stanley Parker; O: Garth Benson. 24th July

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Some New Hymn Books: Praise the Lord, introduced by John Ainslie and Paul Inwood; 26 Hymns, Pilgrim Praise and Rejoice Always, reviewed by Peter Cutts. 25th July

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Visit to John Wesley's Chapel, Broadmead. (No recording)

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Evensong in Bristol Cathedral

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"The European Psalmist" (S.S.Wesley): Revd Dr E.R.Routley; Chairman, Rev. Dr Francis B.Westbrook

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July 1973, Nottingham (Cavendish Hall of Residence) (HSB VIII.2 #128 p.22)

Workshop, based on Westminster Abbey "Come and Sing" and Act of Praise booklet. 30 July

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"Changing Tastes in Hymnody in the last 100 years": Revd Albert Bayly; Chairman, Arthur E.Rutter, CBE

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Church Hymnary, 3rd edition: Rev. A Stewart Todd; Chair, Mrs Margaret M.Dickie. 31 July

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Evensong at Southwell Minster. O: Martin Ellis

Act of Praise in the RC Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, 31st July; L: Revd A.Stewart Todd; C: John Bishop; O: Peter Smedley

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Working Party presentation "32 Hymns" - a selection from some recently published hymn books

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July 1974, York (The Limes Residence, St John's College) (HSB VIII.5 #131 p.85)

"The Psalms in the Church's Praise": Workshop led by Revd Alan Luff. 29 July

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Impromptu demonstration of the Grant, Degens and Bradbeer organ in York University: Peter Cutts (organ) and Geoffrey Laycock (comments) - in place of a talk by Professor Mellors who forgot his commitment. 30 July

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"Hymns for the Times": Professor Raymond Hall of the Bernard Gilpin Society, Durham. 30th July.

Act of Praise in Wesley Chapel, Priory Street, York, 30th July. L: Revd Geoffrey Wrayford; C: John John Warburton; O: Sydney Skinner

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Index Plan of York City, issued in connection with a visit to the Music Department of the University. (No recording)

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July 1975, Cardiff (University Hall) (HSB VIII.8 #134 p.141)

New Church Praise and Praise for Today (First session): Canon Alan Dunstan, Revd Eric Sharpe and Peter Cutts. 28th July

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First Session, part 2. Chairman: Geoffrey Laycock

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Conference evening prayers, led by Revd Fred Pratt Green

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"The Cultural Dimension of Hymnody": Dr Harry Eskew. Chairman: Martin Ellis. 29th July

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Annual General Meeting: Canon A.R.Winnett (first sole chairman) retires; Canon Cyril Taylor appointed; Revd Arthur Holbrook withdraws from Committee after 20 years.

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Act of Praise in Tabernacle Baptist Church, The Hayes, Cardiff; L: John Wilson; C: Gwyn Tudno Jones; O: Arwel Hughes. 29th July

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Conference Prayers, final morning 30th July; led by Revd Fred Kaan. Not recorded

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August 1976, Norwich (Keswick Hall) held jointly with Congress of the Incorporated Society of Organists (HSB VIII.11 #137 p.191)

Lecture by Dean Tyldesley of Norwich. 4th August

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"John Bacchus Dykes": Lecture by Professor Arthur Hutchings. Chairman: Bernard Massey. 5th August

Tour of Norwich in afternoon. (No recording)

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Review session: English Praise and Cantate Domino: Peter Cutts. 5th August

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Act of Praise in Norwich Cathedral. L: Canon Cyril Taylor; O: Michael Nicholas; C: Geoffrey Laycock.

Symposium: Chairman, Vice-Dean of Norwich; Speakers: Dr Brian Wren, John Wilson, Revd Alan Luff.

Lecture on Cathedral Music: Michael Nicholas. 6th August

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August 1977, Salisbury (Salisbury and Wells Theological College) (HSB IX.1 #141 p.1)

Evensong in Salisbury Cathedral, sung by the choir of St Peter's, Bournemouth. 2nd August

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"Church Barrel Organs and their Music": John Wilson. Chairman: Revd Alan Luff. This is the talk given to the Methodiat Music Society Conference in 1976 (reels CW and CX remastered after editing). Chairman: G.E.Jones

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"We've got him taped at last": Revd Dr Erik R.Routley at Church House, Westminster. Introduced by Mr G.Edward Jones, who made the recording. 3rd August.

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"An Englishman and his Hymn Book": story of the Revd Sir Henry Williams Baker: Canon Cyril Taylor; Chairman, Patrick Morison

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Act of Praise in Salisbury Cathedral, 3rd August; L: Revd Caryl Micklem; C: John WIlson; O: Richard Seal, organist of the Cathedral.

Recordings made during the "Come and Sing" hymn singing sessions held in Westminster Abbey in May. 4th August

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"Children's Hymns: Do we need them?": Revd Ivor H.Jones; Chairman, Robert Gower

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July 1978, Manchester (Northern Baptist College, Brighton Grove, Rusholme)

(HSB IX.4 #144 p.57 )

"Popular Choruses in Charismatic Worship": Revd John Gunstone; Chairman, Revd Alan Luff. 25th July

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"The German Hymn in English: the challenge of Catherine Winkworth": Revd Robin Leaver; Chairman, G.Edward Jones

"What makes a good hymn?": led by Revd Norman P.Goldhawk. First Session: Introduction. 26th July

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Ditto, Second Session: groups, discussion, summing up

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Act of Praise in Manchester Cathedral, 26th July. L: Alan Luff; C: Peter Cutts; O: Robert Gower (who stood in at short notice for Robert Vincent)

"Hymns in State Schools Today": introduced by Lynne Jones

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Ditto: further contribution by Pat Leech. Chairman and leader of discussion: Revd Geoffrey Wrayford. 27th July

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July 1979, Birmingham (Queen's College) (HSB IX.7 #147 p.113)

Partners in Praise: reviewed by Revd Eric P.Sharpe. 24th July

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More Hymns for Today: intrduced by Revd Canon Cyril Taylor. Chairman: Rev. Norman P.Goldhawk planned; Alan Luff instead.

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"Secularisation in Victorian Hymnody": Professor Lionel Adey (Prof. of English in the University of Victoria, BC, Canada. Chairman: the Secretary (Revd Alan Luff)

"What makes a Hymn Tune successful and why?": a double session led by John Wilson. 25th July

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"The Social Gospel in Modern Hymnody": Revd Fred Pratt Green; Chairman, Lynne Jones. 25th July

Annual.General Meeting, 26th July

Act of Praise in Carrs Lane United Reformed Church, Birmingham: L: Canon Alan Dunstan; C: Geoffrey Fletcher; O: Valerie Payne. 25th July

(Recorded and later broadcast by the BBC using selected portions, Radio 2, 30th September 1979)

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"Amazing Grace": Canon R.Collins; lecture for the 200th Anniversary of the publication of Olney Hymns. Chairman, Dr B.S.Massey

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July 1980, Exeter (University Common Room) (HSB IX.9 #149 p.161)

"The Making of the Australian Hymn Book": Revd Henry T.Wells; Chairman, Revd Fred Kaan. 22nd July

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"Robert Bridges (1844-1930), Poet and Hymnodist": Canon Alan Dunstan (considers the Yattendon Hymnal); Chairman, Revd Alan Luff. 22nd July

Evening Prayers, 22nd July

Conference Eucharist, 23rd July

(Not recorded)

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"John Wesley's Two 1780 Hymnbooks - A Celebration": Revd Norman P.Goldhawk; Chairman, Revd Wilfred Little.

"The Hymn Society and The Royal School of Church Music: The Future": Dr Lionel Dakers, Director of the RSCM; Chairman, Revd John Bickersteth, Bishop of Bath and Wells.

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Act of Praise in Southernhay United Reformed Church, Exeter; L: Canon Cyril Taylor; C: Martin Ellis; O: Paul Morgan (assistant Organist Exeter Cathedral). 23rd July

(also BBC Radio 2, "Sunday Half Hour", 31st August)

Annual General Meeting, 24th July

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"New Hymns for New Liturgies": Very Revd T.Baker, Dean of Worcester; Chair, Miss Emily Chisholm. 24th July

August 1981, Oxford (St Catherine's College) (HSB X.1 #153 p.5)

International Joint Conference with IAH and HSUSA

Welcome Addresses: Marcus Jenny (IAH); Norman Goldhawk (HSGBI); Carlton Young (HSUSA). 24th August

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"A Panorama of English Hymnody: some sources examined": John Wilson.

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"Ancient and Modern: A continuing saga": Canon Cyril Taylor (who is one of the "Proprietors" of Hymns A.& M.)

"Black Hymnody": Dr Portia Maultsby.

Illustrations for the talk as provided by the Speaker

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Act of Praise in Keble College Chapel; L: Revd Caryl Micklem; C: Robert Gower; O: John Oxlade; Sopr. Belinda Yates.

"1970-1980 - The Explosive Years for Hymnody in Britain": Revd Eric P.Sharpe. 26th August

A tape of illustrations including three hymns for Sacred Dance item

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First Plenary Session (bi-lingual). Chairman: Revd Robin Leaver

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Sung Evensong at Wadham College: David Johnson Singers

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Lecture Recital: English Cathedral Music

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Plenary Session, 28th August

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Final Plenary, 28th August

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5 General hand-outs, one other explaining Holy Communion, and one on English Hymns and their Tunes (a Survey by Erik Routley)

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July 1982, Cheltenham (College of St Paul and St Mary) (HSB X.3 #155 p.57)

"Pastoral Editing": Canon Cyril Taylor. 26th July

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"John Spencer Curwen": John Wilson. 26th July

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"Altering Texts": Revd Michael Perry. 27th July

"Hymn Writers and Composers of Gloucestershire": Martin Ellis. 27th July

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Act of Praise in Gloucester Cathedral, 27th July: L: Canon Dunstan; C: Ralph Bailey; O: Martin Ellis

(also BBC Radio 2 Sunday Half Hour - cassette 406)

A.G.M. and Professor R.Watson's talk (Not recorded)

July 1983, Durham (Hatfield College, North Bailey) (HSB X.6 #158 p.137)

"The Hymn Tunes of Erik Routley": Revd Caryl Micklem; Chairman, Revd Alan Luff. 25th July

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"Sacred Harp Singing": Dr Harry Eskew; Chairman, Hugh McElrath (editor, The Hymn - HSUSA)

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Annual General Meeting and discussion re Routley Memorial Fund. 26th July

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"The Hymns of Martin Luther": Dr Gordon Rupp

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"Supreme in Wisdom as in Power - The 18th century Hymn Today": Sir Ronald Johnson. 26th July

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Act of Praise in Durham Cathedral: L: Alan Luff; C: Richard Lloyd (Cathedral Organist); O: Ian Shaw. 26th July

"Introducing New Hymns - A Practical Guide": Dr Lionel Dakers, Director RSCM. 27th July

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"The Hymn Tunes of Orlando Gibbons (b.1583) - An Appreciation": John Wilson; Chairman, Dr Bernard Massey

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July 1984, Chichester (Bishop Otter College) (HSB X.9 #161 p.197)

"Hymns in our Cathedrals": Richard Lloyd; Chairman, Canon Cyril Taylor (Stephen Dean unable to attend). 23rd July

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"Welsh Folk Song, Carols and Hymns": Revd Alan Luff; Chairman, Martin Ellis

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Hymns and Psalms reviewed: (1) Revd N.P.Goldhawk, from Methodist point of view; (2) Canon Alan Dunstan, from ecumenical point of view; Chairman, Kenneth Trickett. 24th July

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"Hymns for Family Worship": Revd William Horton, Revd Michael Garland (choice), Mrs Valerie Ruddle (use)

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Act of Praise in Chichester Cathedral; L: Revd Geoffrey Wrayford; C: Alan Thurlow; O: J.Suter. 24th July

Annual General Meeting

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Discussion (planned speaker, Msgr Reboud, having died)

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Revd Albert Bayly died as Conference ended; see Hand-out

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July 1985, Coventry (Lanchester Polytechnic, Priory Street) (HSB XI.4 #165 p.65)

"National Hymns": Canon Alan Dunstan (and practice for the Act of Praise of 23rd July). 22nd July

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"Rejoice in the Lord (edited by Erik Routley); the Importance of Hymn Book arrangement": Robin Leaver and Norman Goldhawk.

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"Some Thoughts on J.S.Bach in our Hymnody": John Wilson. 23rd July

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Introducing the New English Hymnal: The Ven. George Timms, with Revd Anthony Caesar. 23rd July

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"Hymns in Broadcasting": Revd David Winter, Head of BBC Religious Broadcasting; Chairman, G.Edward Jones.

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Act of Praise in Coventry Methodist Central Hall; L: Revd Dr Fred Kaan; C: Philip Formstone; O: Timothy Campain (Assistant Organist, Coventry Cathedral. 23rd July (also recorded by BBC for a Sunday Half Hour occasion).

Annual General Meeting, 24th July

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"Psalms for Congregational Singing": a practical session led by Sir Ronald Johnson and Revd Alan Luff.

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July 1987, Leeds (Trinity and All Saints College, Horsforth) (HSB XI.12 #173 p.254)

"A Brief History of Leeds Parish Church": Simon Lindley, Organist and Choirmaster; Chairman, Revd Michael Garland. 27th July

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"Barrett, his Successors and the Quality of Faith": Revd Alan Gaunt; Chairman, Peter Cutts

"The Use of Urban Imagery in Hymns": Revd Christopher Idle; Chair, Miss Elizabeth Cosnett. 28th July

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A Working Session on Examples of Recent New Hymnody: John Wilson. 28th July

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"Songs and Choruses: have they a place in Worship?": Revd Brian Hoare, Methodist Superintendent; Chairman, Alan Dunstan. 28th July

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Act of Praise in Leeds Parish Church. L: Dr Bernard Massey; C: Simon Lindley; O: Darius Battiwalla. 28th July

Annual General Meeting, 29th July

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"Hymns in Some Places in the World" (original title altered): Dr Lionel Dakers, Director RSCM; Chair, Valerie Ruddle. 29th July

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July 1988, Bristol (Clifton Hill House) (HSB XII.4 #177 p.57)

"Welcome to Bristol": Revd Wilfred Little.

"Wesley's Hymns for the Eucharist": Canon Alan Dunstan; Chairman, Revd WIlfred Little.

Conference Eucharist at the New Room in the Horsefair: President, Revd Raymond George; Preacher, Revd Alan Luff; The Highbury Singers, directed by John Bishop. 25th July

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Guided Tour of New Room. Comments of Warden, Revd Raymond George.

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"Work-Shop-Window": John WIlson. 26th July

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"The Hymnal Explosion in North America": George Shorney, President, Hope Publishing Co. Chairman: Peter Cutts

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Open Forum: Brian Wren, Paul Wigmore, Leslie Ivory

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Act of Praise in Tyndale Baptist Church. L: Revd Eric Sharpe; C: Dr John Bishop; O: Colin Stuart.

The musical resources for this occasion were supplemented by Trumpeters and a Vocal Quartet.

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Annual General Meeting, 27th July.

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"Troeger and Doran: Prophetic or Preposterous": Revd Alan Luff; Chairman, Revd Michael Garland. 27th July

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July 1989, Glasgow (Queen Margaret Hall, Glasgow University) (HSB XII.8 #181 p.138)

"Hymns Today: A Personal Reflection": Harry Bramma (Director of RSCM in succession to Dr Lionel Dakers); Chairman, Revd Michael Garland. 25th July

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"Hymnody in Scotland (Part 1)": delivered in Kelvinside Hillhead Church by Revd Charles Robertson, followed by a description of the Church by Dr John Shaw. 25th July

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(a) "The Ministry of a Hymn Writer": Revd James Quinn

(b) "Gaelic Psalmody": Revd Donald Macleod (secretary, Panel on Worship, Church of Scotland). 26th July

"Theological Aspects of Hymnody": Revd Dr Philipp Harnoncourt, University of Graz, Austria; Chairman, Revd Alan Luff

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Open Forum: Leslie Ivory; Elizabeth Cosnett; Donald Webster

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Act of Praise in the University Chapel, Glasgow. L: Emily Chisholm; C: Stuart Campbell; O: John Langdon. 26th July

Annual General Meeting, 27th July

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"Hymnody in Scotland (Part 2)": Revd John Bell, Iona Community; Chairman, Christopher Idle. 27th July

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July 1990, Bangor, N.Wales (Normal College) (HSB XII.12 #185 p.226)

Interview with Dr Bernard S. Massey, Editor of the Bulletin.

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"The Use of Hymns in Contemporary Liturgy": Revd Fr Ernest Sands; Chairman, Revd Michael Garland. 24th July

"Welsh Hymnody": Revd Alan Luff; Chairman, Revd Wilfred Little. 24th July

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Short Metre: Chairman, Dr Bernard Massey; contributions by Revd Christopher Idle, Gordon Taylor, John Wilson. 25th July

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"The Development of Hymnody in the Church of Ireland": Rt Revd Edward Darling, Bishop of Limerick etc.; Chairman, Martin Ellis. (Ref: "Irish Church Praise", 1990). 25th July

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Afternoon Trip to Penmon Priory, Anglesey; Talk by Alan Luff: "The Romance of the Celtic Church".

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Act of Praise, Christ Church, Llanfairfechan; L: Christopher Idle; O: Sue Mitchell-Wallace, St Luke's Presbyterian Church, Roswell, Atlanta GA, USA. 25th July

Annual General Meeting, 26th July

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"The Salvation Army Song Book - part of our heritage?": Hazel and Gordon Taylor.

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