Haldane Stewart
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Haldane Campbell Stewart (1868–1942) was an English musician
, composer
and cricket
er. He was organist
and choirmaster of Magdalen College, Oxford
, and a composer known for his liturgical music
. Stewart played as a batsman for the Kent County Cricket
team.
, London
on 28 February 1868. He was the youngest of four sons born to John Stewart and Anne Winslow. Stewart's father, John Stewart, was the sixth Baron Appin, and a barrister of Lincoln's Inn. As a boy in 1879, Stewart sang as a chorister in the chapel of Magdalen College, Oxford, under Walter Parratt
. Stewart remained in the choir until 1882. He returned to Magdelan as a classics exhibitioner from 1887 to 1891, and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1893.
Stewart played on the cricket team at Magdelan from 1890 to 1891. He played 75 matches as a batsman for the Kent County Cricket Club
from 1892 to 1903, scoring 2829 runs at an average of 22.63 in first-class cricket. He toured the United States with the Kent team under the captaincy of Cuthbert Burnup
in 1903. He scored 142 at Lord's against the M.C.C.
in 1897 and scored 203 not out for Blackheath against Granville, Lee. He was also known for his fielding ability and took 41 catches in first class cricket. Stewart also played for the Marylebone Cricket Club
(1897), the Gentlemen of Kent team (1892), Blackheath (1892-1896), the Free Foresters (1919) and I Zingari (1919).
Stewart was appointed to teach at Lancing College
, West Sussex in 1891, where he became Director of Music. In 1896, he was appointed to Wellington College, Berkshire
. From 1898 to 1919, he held the post of Director of Music at Tonbridge School
, Kent. Stewart was awarded a Bachelor of Music in 1915, and in 1919 was awarded a Master of Arts and Doctor of MusicIn 1919, he took up the post of organist and informator choristarum (organist and choirmaster) of Magdalen College, Oxford University, and was choragus of the university. During his lifetime, Stewart published liturgical choral music, songs and some instrumental works, and published a collection of tunes for the Music Syllabus of the Oxford and Cambridge Schools Examination Board. Notable among his works are a setting of Psalm 147 ("O Praise to the Lord"), and the carol, On this Day Earth Shall Ring. He provided assistance to John E. West in compiling the 1921 publication Cathedral organists past and present. In 1938, Stewart was succeeded at Magdalen College by William McKie, but returned to this post in 1941 due to McKie's wartime service with the Royal Air Force
. He died at Headington, Oxfordshire, on 16 June 1942, at the age of 74, and was succeeded as organist at Magdelan by Philip J. Taylor in 1943.
. Stewart's elder brothers were Donald Charles Stewart, (1859-1885), Robert Bruce Stewart, born in 1863, who inherited the title of Baron Appin in 1890, and Alan Winslow Stewart, born in 1865.
Stewart was married to Elinor Dorothy Hunt. While in Tonbridge, their daughter Jean was born in 1914. Three years later in 1917, their son Lorn Alastair was born. As a family, they played as a string quartet, with Stewart playing viola, Elinor playing cello, and with Jean and Lorn playing first and second violin, respectively. Stewart's daughter Jean Stewart (1914–2002) was a noted concert performer on viola
, performing as a soloist, and in chamber music and orchestras. She performed with the Menges Quartet, the London Bach Orchestra and the English Baroque Soloists
. Stewart's son Lorn Alastair Stewart
("Johnnie Stewart") (1917–2005), became a radio and television producer for the BBC
, and went on the create and produce the BBC television music programme, Top of the Pops
.
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and cricket
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
er. He was organist
Organist
An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. An organist may play solo organ works, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers or instrumental soloists...
and choirmaster of Magdalen College, Oxford
Magdalen College, Oxford
Magdalen College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. As of 2006 the college had an estimated financial endowment of £153 million. Magdalen is currently top of the Norrington Table after over half of its 2010 finalists received first-class degrees, a record...
, and a composer known for his liturgical music
Liturgical music
Liturgical music originated as a part of religious ceremony, and includes a number of traditions, both ancient and modern. Liturgical music is well known as a part of Catholic Mass, the Anglican Holy Communion service , the Lutheran Divine Service, the Orthodox liturgy and other Christian services...
. Stewart played as a batsman for the Kent County Cricket
County cricket
County cricket is the highest level of domestic cricket in England and Wales. For the 2010 season, see 2010 English cricket season.-First-class counties:...
team.
Life and career
Stewart was born in Notting HillNotting Hill
Notting Hill is an area in London, England, close to the north-western corner of Kensington Gardens, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea...
, London
London
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on 28 February 1868. He was the youngest of four sons born to John Stewart and Anne Winslow. Stewart's father, John Stewart, was the sixth Baron Appin, and a barrister of Lincoln's Inn. As a boy in 1879, Stewart sang as a chorister in the chapel of Magdalen College, Oxford, under Walter Parratt
Walter Parratt
Sir Walter Parratt KCVO was an English organist and composer.-Biography:Born in Huddersfield, son of a parish organist, Parratt began to play the pipe organ from an early age, and held posts as an organist while still a child...
. Stewart remained in the choir until 1882. He returned to Magdelan as a classics exhibitioner from 1887 to 1891, and was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1893.
Stewart played on the cricket team at Magdelan from 1890 to 1891. He played 75 matches as a batsman for the Kent County Cricket Club
Kent County Cricket Club
Kent County Cricket Club is one of the 18 first class county county cricket clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the county of Kent...
from 1892 to 1903, scoring 2829 runs at an average of 22.63 in first-class cricket. He toured the United States with the Kent team under the captaincy of Cuthbert Burnup
Cuthbert Burnup
Cuthbert James "Pinky" Burnup was an amateur cricketer and footballer who gained fame through his participation in sports around the turn of the century...
in 1903. He scored 142 at Lord's against the M.C.C.
Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of...
in 1897 and scored 203 not out for Blackheath against Granville, Lee. He was also known for his fielding ability and took 41 catches in first class cricket. Stewart also played for the Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club is a cricket club in London founded in 1787. Its influence and longevity now witness it as a private members' club dedicated to the development of cricket. It owns, and is based at, Lord's Cricket Ground in St John's Wood, London NW8. MCC was formerly the governing body of...
(1897), the Gentlemen of Kent team (1892), Blackheath (1892-1896), the Free Foresters (1919) and I Zingari (1919).
Stewart was appointed to teach at Lancing College
Lancing College
Lancing College is a co-educational English independent school in the British public school tradition, founded in 1848 by Nathaniel Woodard. Woodard's aim was to provide education "based on sound principle and sound knowledge, firmly grounded in the Christian faith." Lancing was the first of a...
, West Sussex in 1891, where he became Director of Music. In 1896, he was appointed to Wellington College, Berkshire
Wellington College, Berkshire
-Former pupils:Notable former pupils include historian P. J. Marshall, architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, impressionist Rory Bremner, Adolphus Cambridge, 1st Marquess of Cambridge, author Sebastian Faulks, language school pioneer John Haycraft, political journalist Robin Oakley, actor Sir Christopher...
. From 1898 to 1919, he held the post of Director of Music at Tonbridge School
Tonbridge School
Tonbridge School is a British boys' independent school for both boarding and day pupils in Tonbridge, Kent, founded in 1553 by Sir Andrew Judd . It is a member of the Eton Group, and has close links with the Worshipful Company of Skinners, one of the oldest London livery companies...
, Kent. Stewart was awarded a Bachelor of Music in 1915, and in 1919 was awarded a Master of Arts and Doctor of MusicIn 1919, he took up the post of organist and informator choristarum (organist and choirmaster) of Magdalen College, Oxford University, and was choragus of the university. During his lifetime, Stewart published liturgical choral music, songs and some instrumental works, and published a collection of tunes for the Music Syllabus of the Oxford and Cambridge Schools Examination Board. Notable among his works are a setting of Psalm 147 ("O Praise to the Lord"), and the carol, On this Day Earth Shall Ring. He provided assistance to John E. West in compiling the 1921 publication Cathedral organists past and present. In 1938, Stewart was succeeded at Magdalen College by William McKie, but returned to this post in 1941 due to McKie's wartime service with the Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
. He died at Headington, Oxfordshire, on 16 June 1942, at the age of 74, and was succeeded as organist at Magdelan by Philip J. Taylor in 1943.
Family
Stewart was the youngest of four sons born to John Stewart and Anne Winslow. His father John Stewart (1822-1890) was the sixth Baron Appin, and his grandfather was Duncan Stewart, who was the Attorney-General of BermudaBermuda
Bermuda is a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. Located off the east coast of the United States, its nearest landmass is Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, about to the west-northwest. It is about south of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and northeast of Miami, Florida...
. Stewart's elder brothers were Donald Charles Stewart, (1859-1885), Robert Bruce Stewart, born in 1863, who inherited the title of Baron Appin in 1890, and Alan Winslow Stewart, born in 1865.
Stewart was married to Elinor Dorothy Hunt. While in Tonbridge, their daughter Jean was born in 1914. Three years later in 1917, their son Lorn Alastair was born. As a family, they played as a string quartet, with Stewart playing viola, Elinor playing cello, and with Jean and Lorn playing first and second violin, respectively. Stewart's daughter Jean Stewart (1914–2002) was a noted concert performer on viola
Viola
The viola is a bowed string instrument. It is the middle voice of the violin family, between the violin and the cello.- Form :The viola is similar in material and construction to the violin. A full-size viola's body is between and longer than the body of a full-size violin , with an average...
, performing as a soloist, and in chamber music and orchestras. She performed with the Menges Quartet, the London Bach Orchestra and the English Baroque Soloists
English Baroque Soloists
The English Baroque Soloists is a chamber orchestra playing on period instruments, formed in 1978 by English conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner. Its repertoire comprises music from the early Baroque period to the Classical period...
. Stewart's son Lorn Alastair Stewart
Johnnie Stewart
Lorn Alastair Stewart was a television producer who worked for the BBC, noted mostly for his role in creating the long-running music programme Top of the Pops.- Early life and career :...
("Johnnie Stewart") (1917–2005), became a radio and television producer for the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
, and went on the create and produce the BBC television music programme, Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, is a British music chart television programme, made by the BBC and originally broadcast weekly from 1 January 1964 to 30 July 2006. After 25 December 2006 it became a radio program, now hosted by Tony Blackburn...
.
Choral
- Psalm 147 O praise to the Lord
- Te Deum Patrem
- Two Hymns. 1. Holy Father, cheer our way. 2. Christ is our Corner-Stone (1905)
- May Christ, our Saviour. Hymn for those at sea (1917) words by C. Lowry
- On Christmas Morn, the Tale is told. [carolette] (1925) Words by R. W. Macan
- On this Day Earth Shall Ring [carol] (1934)
- The Winds at Bethlehem. [carol] (1936) Words by W. M. Letts
- Penned are the Sheep. [carol] (1936) Words by R. K. Davis
- Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in A minor (1940)
- King of Glory. [anthem]
- Veni, Sancte Spiritus. [motet]
Songs
- The Ancient Shores of England. (1900)
- In Camp. (1901) [Song and chorus.] Words by W. M. Gordon
- The Song Cycle of Aucassin & Nicolete. Words by A. Lang and G. Tomson (1906)
- The Day (1915) Words by J. R. Smart
Other publications
- A Collection of seventy Tunes chosen for the Music Syllabus of the Oxford and Cambridge Schools Examination Board. (1938)
Select discography
- On This Day Earth Shall Ring. Lichfield Cathedral Choir. Alpha Collection Vol 10: Advent and Christmas. Priory Records 109. (2007)
- Psalm 147 O praise to the Lord. Evensong for St. Cecilia. Priory Records 749