William Lloyd Webber

This British surname is double-barrelled, being made up of multiple names. It should be written as Lloyd Webber, not Webber.

William Lloyd Webber
CBE
William Lloyd Webber, in the 1930s
Born
William Southcombe Lloyd Webber

(1914-03-11)11 March 1914
London, England
Died29 October 1982(1982-10-29) (aged 68)
London, England
Occupations
  • Organist
  • Composer
  • Music educator
Years active1928–1982 (his death)
SpouseJean Hermione Johnstone (1942–1982) (his death)

William Southcombe Lloyd Webber (11 March 1914 – 29 October 1982) was an English organist and composer, who achieved fame as a part of the modern classical music movement whilst commercially facing mixed opportunities. Besides his long and prestigious career, composing works ranging from choral pieces to instrumental items and more, he is known for being the father of his fellow composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and the cellist Julian Lloyd Webber. He also served as a music educator, teaching students in music theory at the Royal College of Music for many years until his death in 1982.[1]

Childhood

Webber was born in 1914 into a respected but relatively poor London family in Chelsea. The son of William Charles Henry Webber, a self-employed plumber, he was fortunate that his father was a keen organ buff who spent what little money he had traveling to hear various organs in and around the capital. Often he would take his son with him and, before long, young William started to play the organ himself and developed a keen interest that bordered on the obsessional.[2][3]

At the age of seven, William Webber joined the City Boys’ Choir of St. Mark’s, North Audley Street, Mayfair in London, and at the age of 13 he became assistant organist at St. Mary’s, Graham Street (now Bourne Street) in London. Two years later, in 1929, he became organist at Christ Church, Newgate Street, where he served until 1932.

By the age of 14, William Webber had already become a well-known organ recitalist, giving frequent performances at many churches and cathedrals throughout Great Britain, and he also made recordings for the BBC.[4] He won an organ scholarship to the Mercers' School, later winning a further scholarship at the Royal College of Music, starting in 1931, where he studied composition with Ralph Vaughan Williams, harmony and counterpoint with Charles Herbert Kitson, and organ with Henry Ley and Henry Walford Davies. Because there was already another student at the college with the name William Webber, William continued to use his second middle name Lloyd from then on as part of his last name. In 1932, he became organist at St. Cyprian’s, Clarence Gate. In 1933, at the age of 19, Lloyd Webber received his Diploma of Fellow (FRCO), and in 1938, his D.Mus. (Doctor of Music).

Prolific years

Lloyd Webber's earliest known compositions are a Prelude and Fugue for organ (1936, unpublished), and the Fantasy Trio for violin, cello and piano, also from 1936 (which was not premiered until 1995). Although World War II largely interrupted his compositional work (from 1939 to 1949, he served as organist and head of the choir school at All Saints, Margaret Street, in the Marylebone district of London), the end of the war in 1945 marked the beginning of Lloyd Webber's most productive years as a composer. In 1942, he married the pianist and violinist Jean Hermione Johnstone (1921–1993),[5] with whom he had two sons who went on to achieve international fame: the composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (born 22 March 1948) and the cellist Julian Lloyd Webber (born 14 April 1951). To mark his wedding on 3 October 1942, William Lloyd Webber composed the Benedictus for violin and organ, which he dedicated to his wife.

From 1945 until the 1960s, William Lloyd Webber composed vocal and instrumental music, choral and organ works, chamber music and orchestral works. Compositions from this period include the oratorio St. Francis of Assisi (1948), and the symphonic poem Aurora for orchestra (1948). Lloyd Webber's roots were firmly embedded in the romanticism of composers such as César Franck, Sergei Rachmaninov, and Jean Sibelius, and he became increasingly convinced that his own music was 'out of step' with the prevailing climate of the time.[6] Rather than compromise his style, he turned to the academic side of British musical life.[3][4] Between the 1950s and the late 1970s, Lloyd Webber composed primarily liturgical vocal and organ music, including twenty anthems, the five cantatas Songs of Spring (1953), The Divine Compassion (1954), Look on the fields: A harvest cantata (1955), The Saviour (1961), and The Good Samaritan (1964), as well as the Missa Princeps Pacis (1962).

In 1946, Lloyd Webber was appointed professor of harmony and counterpoint at the Royal College of Music, where his many students included Malcolm Arnold, Julian Bream, and John Lill. In 1958, he became music director and organist at Westminster Central Hall, London, the headquarters of the Methodist church in the United Kingdom. In 1964, he also took on the role of director at the London College of Music. He held both positions until his death in 1982. Toward the end of his life, William Lloyd Webber turned his attention more fully to composing; during this period, he composed, among other works, the Missa Sanctae Mariae Magdalenae (1979) and Five Portraits for Home Organs (1980). In 1980, William Lloyd Webber was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), in recognition of his services to the London College of Music.[7]

William Lloyd Webber died suddenly in London in 1982 at the age of 68. He was cremated at the Golders Green Crematorium in London, and his ashes were scattered in the Lawns of Remembrance.

William Lloyd Webber’s compositional work has been experiencing a growing appreciation and rediscovery in recent years, not least due to the efforts of his son Julian Lloyd Webber, who has recorded and republished numerous compositions by his father, including several first-time releases.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Requiem (1985) is dedicated to the memory of his father, William Lloyd Webber.

Compositions

Organ solo

  • Prelude and Fugue (composed in 1936. Unpublished.)
  • Three Voluntaries (composed in 1950. London: Bosworth & Co. Ltd., 1950):
    • I. Introit (in E-flat Major)
    • II. Offertory
    • III. Recessional (in E-flat Major)
  • Suite in B Flat Major (composed in 1951. London: Bosworth & Co. Ltd, 1951):
    • I. Prelude
    • II. Fugal Allegro
    • III. Minuet (in G Minor)
    • IV. Choral Song
  • Beside the Still Waters: Six Introductory Improvisations (composed in 1952. London: Bosworth & Co. Ltd., 1952)
    • I. Andante, poco gravamente (in E Minor)
    • II. Andantino Amabile (in E Major)
    • III. Adagio e mesto (in A Minor)
    • IV. Moderato, poco mosso e grazioso (in F Major)
    • V. Andantino alla Cantilena (in F Minor)
    • VI. Lento con tenerezza (in D Major)
  • Three Recital Pieces (composed in 1952. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1952):
    • I. Prelude (in E-flat Major)
    • II. Barcarolle (in G Minor)
    • III. Nuptial March (in D Major)
  • The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1: Six Voluntaries (composed in 1953. London: A. Weekes & Co., 1953):
    • I. Aria
    • II. Larghetto
    • III. Vesper Hymn
    • IV. Trumpet Minuet (in G Major)
    • V. Cradle Song
    • VI. Choral March ((in B-flat Major)
  • The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 2: Six Voluntaries (composed in 1953. London: A. Weekes & Co., 1953):
    • I. Prelude (in E-flat Major)
    • II. Song Without Words
    • III. Postlude (in D Minor)
    • IV. Communion
    • V. Festal March (in E-flat Major)
    • VI. Epilogue (in A Major)
  • Dedication March (in F Major) (composed in 1953. London: William Elkin, 1953)
  • Four Epilogues (composed in 1953. London: Bosworth & Co. Ltd., 1953)
  • Christ in the tomb from „The Divine Compassion“ (composed in 1954. In: Centenary Collection Organ, 2014)
  • Intermezzo on „Holyrood“ (composed in 1956. London: Novello, 1956)
  • Four Quiet Interludes (composed in 1956. London: Bosworth & Co. Ltd., 1956):
    • I. Elegiac
    • II. Dorian
    • III. Pastorale (By the waters of Babylon)
    • IV. Choral (in E-flat Major)
  • Rhapsody on "Helmsley" (composed in 1956. London: Novello, 1956)
  • Six Sketches (composed in 1956. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1956):
    • I. Prelude
    • II. Slumber Song
    • III. Summer Pastures
    • IV. Romance
    • V. Intermezzo
    • VI. Postlude (in G major)
  • Arietta in A Major (composed in 1957. London: William Elkin, 1957)
  • Chorale, Cantilena and Finale (composed in 1958. London: Novello, 1958)
  • Benedictus for Diapasons (composed in 1960. In: The Colours of the organ: six pieces by modern composers. London: Novello, 1960)
  • Six Interludes on Christmas Carols (composed in 1960. London: Novello, 1961):
    • I. The Holly and the Ivy
    • II. Good King Wenceslas
    • III. Whence is this Goodly Fragrance
    • IV. Noel Nouvelet
    • V. The Coventry Carol
    • VI. God rest you Merry Gentlemen
  • Solemn procession (composed in 1961. In: Fanfares and processionals: eight pieces for organ by modern composers. London: Novello, 1961)
  • Six Interludes on Passion Hymns (composed in 1963. London: Novello, 1963):
    • I. There is a green hill far away (Horsley)
    • II. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (Rockingham)
    • III. Ride On, Ride On in Majesty (Winchester New)
    • IV. O Come and Mourn with Me Awhile (St Cross)
    • V. O sacred head sore wounded (Passion Chorale)
    • VI. Praise to the Holiest in the Height (Gerontius)
  • Five Versets (composed in 1964. London: Novello, 1964):
    • I. Introduzione (in F Major)
    • II. Tranquillamente (in F Major)
    • III. Sempre simplicite (in B-flat Major)
    • IV. Poco allegretto (in G Minor)
    • V. Alla marcia (in D Minor)
  • Three Improvisations (composed in 1965. London: Novello, 1965):
    • I. Intrada (in D Minor)
    • II. Asperges Me (in D Major)
    • III. Deo Gratias (in A Major)
  • Prayer and Praise: 13 Simple Organ Voluntaries (Borough Green: W. Paxton & Co. Ltd., 1975):
    • I. Prelude (in E-Flat Major; from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1, 1953)
    • II. Song Without Words (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1, 1953)
    • III. Postlude (in G Major; from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 2, 1953)
    • IV. Communion (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 2, 1953)
    • V. Epilogue (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 2, 1953)
    • VI. Aria (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1, 1953)
    • VII. Larghetto (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1, 1953)
    • VIII. Trumpet Minuet (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1, 1953)
    • IX. Cradle Song (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1, 1953)
    • X. Choral March (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1, 1953)
    • XI. Meditation on "Stracathro" – O, for a Closer Walk with God
    • XII. Sarabande on "Vox Dilecti" – I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
    • XIII. Triumphant March (in C Major)
  • Five Portraits for Home Organs (composed in 1980. Borough Green: W. Paxton & Co. Ltd., 1980):
    • I. Carol – LyricPpiece
    • II. Imogen – Fairy Tale
    • III. Elizabeth – Valse de Ballet
    • IV. Justine – Romance
    • V. Mandy and Dula – Burmese Blues (Variant)

Posthumously published collections with organ works

  • Aria – Thirteen pieces for organ (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew, 1995):
    • I. Prelude on "St Cross" – O Come and Mourn with Me Awhile (from: Six Interludes on Passion Hymns, 1963)
    • II. Choral March (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1, 1953)
    • III. Communion (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 2, 1953)
    • IV. Solemn Procession (from: Fanfares and processionals: eight pieces for organ by modern composers, 1961)
    • V. Prelude on "Passion Chorale" – O sacred head sore wounded (from: Six Interludes on Passion Hymns, 1963)
    • VI. Prelude on "Rockingham" – When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (from: Six Interludes on Passion Hymns, 1963)
    • VII. Festal March (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 2, 1953)
    • VIII. Prelude on "Gerontius" – Praise to the Holiest in the Height (from: Six Interludes on Passion Hymns, 1963)
    • IX. Aria (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1, 1953)
    • X. Verset (in G Minor; from: Five Versets, 1964)
    • XI. Prelude on "Winchester New" – Ride On, Ride On in Majesty (from: Six Interludes on Passion Hymns, 1963)
    • XII. Vesper Hymn (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1, 1953)
    • XIII. Meditation on "Stracathro" – O, for a Closer Walk with God (from: Prayer and Praise: 13 Simple Organ Voluntaries, 1975)
  • Eight varied pieces (London: Bosworth & Co. Ltd, 1995):
    • I. Arietta in A Major (composed in 1957)
    • II. Minuet (in G Minor; from: Suite in B Flat Major, 1951)
    • III. Recessional (from: Three Voluntaries, 1950)
    • IV. Andantino alla Cantilena (from: Beside the Still Waters: Six Introductory Improvisations, 1952)
    • V. Introit (from: Three Voluntaries, 1950)
    • VI. Dedication March (composed in 1953)
    • VII. Pastorale (from: Four Quiet Interludes, 1956)
    • VIII. Epilogue (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 2, 1953)
  • Centenary Collection Organ (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew, 2014):
    • Noël Nouvelet (from: Six Interludes on Christmas Carols, 1960)
    • Song Without Words (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1, 1953)
    • Trumpet Minuet (in G Major; from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1, 1953)
    • God rest ye merry, gentlemen (from: Six Interludes on Christmas Carols, 1960)
    • The Coventry Carol (from: Six Interludes on Christmas Carols, 1960)
    • Good King Wenceslas (from: Six Interludes on Christmas Carols, 1960)
    • Prelude on "St Cross" (from: Six Interludes on Passion Hymns, 1963)
    • Choral March (in B-flat Major; from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1, 1953)
    • Communion (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 2, 1953)
    • Festal March (in E-flat Major; from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 2, 1953)
    • Solemn Procession (from: Fanfares and processionals: Eight pieces for organ by modern composers, 1961)
    • Prelude on "Passion chorale" (from: Six Interludes on Passion Hymns, 1963)
    • Prelude on "Rockingham" (from: Six Interludes on Passion Hymns, 1963)
    • Prelude on "Gerontius" (from: Six Interludes on Passion Hymns, 1963)
    • Aria (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1, 1953)
    • Verset (in G Minor; from: Five Versets, 1964)
    • Prelude on "Winchester New" (from: Six Interludes on Passion Hymns, 1963)
    • Vesper Hymn (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 1, 1953)
    • Meditation on "Stracathro" (from: Prayer and Praise: 13 Simple Organ Voluntaries, 1975)
    • Slumber Song (from: Six Sketches, 1956)
    • Prelude (from: Six Sketches, 1956)
    • Summer Pastures (from: Six Sketches, 1956)
    • Christ in the tomb from „The Divine Compassion“ (composed in 1954)
    • Romance (from: Six Sketches, 1956)
    • Intermezzo (from: Six Sketches, 1956)
    • Postlude (in G Major; from: Six Sketches, 1956)
    • Arietta in A Major (composed in 1957)
    • Minuet (in G Minor; from: Suite in B Flat Major, 1951)
    • Recessional (from: Three Voluntaries, 1950)
    • Andantino alla Cantilena (from: Beside the Still Waters: Six Introductory Improvisations, 1952)
    • Introit (from: Three Voluntaries, 1950)
    • Dedication March (composed in 1953)
    • Pastorale (By the waters of Babylon) (from: Four Quiet Interludes, 1956)
    • Epilogue (from: The Chapel in the Valley, Vol. 2, 1953)
    • Chorale, Cantilena and Finale (composed in 1958)
    • Three Recital Pieces (composed in 1952)
    • Five Portraits for Home Organs (composed in 1980)

Chamber music

  • Fantasy Trio for violin, cello and piano (composed in 1936. London: Stainer & Bell, 1997)
  • Sonatina for flute and piano (composed in 1941. London: Hinrichsen, 1941)
  • Benedictus for violin and organ (composed in 1942. London: Stainer & Bell, 1997)
  • Nocturne for cello and piano or harp (composed in 1948. London: Stainer & Bell, 1997)[8]
  • Sonatina for viola and piano (composed in 1951. London: Stainer & Bell, 1952)
  • Air and Variations for clarinet in B-flat and piano (composed in 1952. London: Stainer & Bell, 1952)
  • Suite in F Major for trumpet and piano (composed in 1952. London: Stainer & Bell, 1998)
  • Three Pieces for cello and piano (composed in 1951. Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew, 1995)
    • I. Air Varié (adapted from Tantum Ergo by César Franck)
    • II. Slumber Song
    • III. In the Half-Light. A soliloquy
  • Music for the pipes: a suite for treble, alto, tenor & bass pipes (composed in 1955. London: Augener, 1955)
  • Country Impressions (composed in 1960):
    • Mulberry Cottage for flute and piano (London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, 1960)
    • Northington Farm: Rustic Rondino for bassoon and piano (London: Stainer & Bell, 1960)
    • On Frensham Pond. Aquarelles for clarinet and piano (London: Stainer & Bell, 1960)
  • Summer Pastures: Friesian elegy for horn and piano (composed in 1960. London: Stainer & Bell, 1960)
  • A Lyric Suite for cello and piano (composed in 1964. London: Stainer & Bell, 1964)
  • The Gardens at Eastwell. A Late Summer Impression for flute and piano or harp (composed in 1982, arranged by Pam Chowhan. London: Stainer & Bell, 1997)

Piano

  • Four Pieces (composed in 1950. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1950):
    • I. Frolic
    • II. Air
    • III. Scherzo
    • IV. Lullaby
  • Three Spring Miniatures (composed in 1952. London: William Elkin, 1953):[9]
    • I. Gossamer (A Little Waltz)
    • II. Willow Song (A lament)
    • III. Tree Tops (A Toccatina)
  • Recreations – Six Pieces (composed in 1953. London: Joseph Williams, 1953):
    • I. A Song for the Morning
    • II. Scherzo in G minor
    • III. Arabesque
    • IV. Romantic Evening
    • V. Explanation
    • VI. Song without Words
  • Six Graded Pieces (composed in 1955. London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, 1955)
    • I. Prelude in C major
    • II. Country Carol
    • III. Air and three Variations
    • IV. Pastorale
    • V. A Short Tone-Study
    • VI. Presto for Perseus
  • River Song for piano four hands (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew)
  • Danse Macabre for two pianos (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew)

Posthumously published collection with piano works

  • Three Pieces (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew, 1996):
    • I. Presto for Perseus (from: Six Graded Pieces, 1955)
    • II. Autumn Elf
    • III. Badinage de Noel
  • Scenes from Childhood – Seven Pieces (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew, 1995):
    • I. A Short Tone-Study (from: Six Graded Pieces, 1955)
    • II. Air
    • III. Cake Walk
    • IV. China Doll
    • V. Evening Hymn
    • VI. Scherzo in G minor (from: Recreations – Six Pieces, 1953)
    • VI. Sentimental Waltz

Orchestra

  • Lento in E major for string orchestra (composed in 1939. London: Hinrichsen, 1940)
  • Waltz in E minor (composed in 1939. Tewkesbury: Goodmusic, 2003)
  • Aurora, Tone Poem (composed in 1948. London: The Really Useful Group, 1986)
  • Three Spring Miniatures for small orchestra (composed in 1952);[10]
    • Gossamer (A Little Waltz)
    • Willow Song (A lament)
    • Tree Tops (A Toccatina)
  • Serenade for Strings for string orchestra (London: The Really Useful Group, 1986)
    • I. Barcarolle (composed in 1951)
    • II. Romance (composed in 1980)
    • III. Elegy (composed in 1960)
  • Invocation for harp, timpani and string orchestra (composed in 1957. London: Francis Day and Hunter, 1957)
  • The Moon. Miniature for string orchestra (composed in 1959. Laggan Bridge: Spartan Press Music Publishers Ltd, 2014)

Sacred vocal music

  • St. Francis of Assisi. Oratorio for soprano, tenor, baritone, choir, string orchestra, and harp (composed in 1948. Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew)
  • O Lord, Spread thy Wings o'er me. Anthem soprano, choir SATB and accompaniment (composed in 1952. London: Edwin Ashdown, 1952)
  • Songs of Spring. Cantata for women's choir and piano (composed in 1953. London: Bosworth & Co. Ltd., 1953)
  • The Divine Compassion. Cantata for tenor, baritone, choir SATB, and organ (composed in 1954. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1954)
  • Then come, all ye People. A Christmas Carol for choir SATB (composed in 1954. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1954)
  • Look on the fields: A harvest cantata for tenor and baritone solo, choir SATB, congregation, and organ (composed in 1955. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1955)
  • Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in E minor for choir SATB and organ (composed in 1956. London: Novello, 1956)
  • Communion Service in E minor for choir SATB and organ (composed in 1957. London: Novello, 1957)
  • O for a closer Walk with God. Anthem for choir SAB and organ (composed in 1957. London: Novello, 1957)
  • O Holy Spirit, Lord of Grace. Anthem for choir SAB and organ (composed in 1957. London: Novello, 1957)
  • Sing, O Heavens. Anthem for choir SAB and organ (composed in 1957. London: Novello, 1957)
  • Come, praise your Lord and Saviour. Anthem for choir SATB and organ (composed in 1958. London: Novello, 1958)
  • Just as I am, thine own to be. Anthem for choir SATB and organ (composed in 1958. London: Novello, 1958)
  • My savior was born: Carol for choir SATB (composed in 1958. London: Novello, 1958)
  • Shepherd of Bethlehem: Carol for choir SATB (composed in 1958. London: Novello, 1958)
  • The Festival of Life: Easter Carol for choir SATB (composed in 1959. London: Novello, 1959)
  • Four Introits for choir SATB and organ (composed in 1959. London: A. Weekes & Co., 1959)
    • I. Be still, my Soul
    • II. Let your Light so shine
    • III. Lo, God is here
    • IV. Jesus, where'er Thy People meet
  • He walks unseen. Sacred part-song for choir a cappella (composed in 1959. London: A. Weekes & Co., 1959)
  • Most glorious Lord of Lyfe! Anthem for choir SATB (composed in 1959. London: Novello, 1959)
  • The church with joy acclaims her Lord. Anthem for choir SATB and organ (composed in 1960. London: Novello, 1960)
  • The Christmas company: Carol for choir SATB (composed in 1961. London: Novello, 1961)
  • The Saviour - A meditation upon the death of Christ for choir SATB and organ (composed in 1961. London: Novello, 1961)
  • Just as I am, thine own to be. Anthem for unison chorus and organ (composed in 1961. London: Novello, 1961)
  • Unite to praise thy Maker's name. Anthem for choir SATB and organ (composed in 1961. London: Novello, 1961)
  • Communion Service in D minor for unison choir and organ (composed in 1963. London: Novello, 1963)
  • Two carol-songs for children (composed in 1963. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1963):
    • I. A lowly Thing for Jesus
    • II. The Manger bright
  • Missa Princeps Pacis for choir SATB and organ (composed in 1962. Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew, 1997)
  • Six Motets for choir SATB (composed in 1963. London: L. J. Cary & Co., 1963)
  • God is Good for choir SATB a cappella (composed in 1964. London: Novello, 1964)
  • A Hymn of Thanksgiving for unison chorus and descant (composed in 1964. New York: Gray, 1964)
  • The Good Samaritan. Cantata for bass solo, choir SATB and organ (composed in 1964. London: Novello, 1964)
  • Meeting Place: A Meditation upon the birth of Christ for baritone, choir SATB and piano or organ (composed in 1964. London: Novello, 1964)
  • The winter is past: Easter Carol for choir SATB (composed in 1964. London: Novello, 1964)
  • Beneath the Glory of the Skies. Anthem for choir SATB and organ (composed in 1965. London: Novello, 1965)
  • Glory and praise and dominion be thine. Anthem for choir SATB and organ (composed in 1965. London: Novello, 1965)
  • Sing the Life: Easter Carol for choir SATB (composed in 1965. London: Novello, 1965)
  • The Winter is past: Easter Carol for choir SATB (composed in 1965. London: Novello, 1965)
  • Jesus, dear Jesus. A Christmas Song for Children (composed in 1966. London: Edwin Ashdown, 1966)
  • Love divine, all Loves excelling: Anthem for choir SATB (composed in 1966. London: Novello, 1966)
  • A child my choice: Christmas Anthem for choir SATB a cappella (composed in 1967. London: Novello, 1967)
  • In wonder, love and praise: a collection of fourteen anthems for choir SATB and organ (composed in 1978. London: Novello, 1978)
  • Missa Sanctae Mariae Magdalenae for choir SATB and organ (composed in 1979. Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew, 1996)
  • Spirit of God. Anthem for choir SATB and organ (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew)
  • Dominus Firmamentum Meum. Anthem for choir SATB and organ (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew)
  • Lo! My Shepherd is Divine. Anthem for soprano, alto, choir SATB, and organ (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew)
  • Tantum Ergo. Anthem for bass, choir ATB and organ (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew)
  • Born a King. Christmas cantata for soloists, choir SATB and organ (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew, 1993)
  • Three Arias for tenor and organ (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew):
    • And I saw a new Heaven
    • The King of Love (from: The Savior, 1961)
    • Thou art the King (from: The Divine Compassion, 1954)
  • The Stable where the Oxen stood (The Manger Bright) for unison chorus and piano (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew)
  • New Life in Christ for choir SATB and organ

Posthumously published collection of sacred vocal music

  • Seven Anthems (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew):
    • Sing the Life – Easter Carol (composed in 1965)
    • A Hymn of Thanksgiving (composed in 1964)
    • O Love, I give myself to Thee
    • O for a closer walk with God (composed in 1957)
    • Then come, all ye People – Carol (composed in 1954)
    • The Lord is my Shepherd
    • Love divine, all Loves excelling (composed in 1966)

Secular vocal music

  • Dabbling in the Dew for choir SATB a cappella (composed in 1950. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1950)
  • A piper. Three-part-song for women's or children's choir and piano (composed in 1951. London: Edward Arnold & Co., 1951)
  • I looked out into the morning. Two-part-song for choir a cappella (composed in 1951. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1951)
  • Sun-Gold for women's choir and piano (composed in 1951. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1951)
  • Bright is the Ring of Words. Part-song for four-part men's chorus a cappella (composed in 1952. London: William Elkin, 1952)
  • Moon Silver. Two-part-song for choir a cappella (composed in 1952. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1952)
  • The call of the morning. Two-part-song for choir a cappella (composed in 1953. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1953)
  • Corinna’s Lute. Part-song for women's choir and piano (composed in 1953. London: Chappell & Co., 1953)
  • Songs of spring. Cantata for three-part women's choir (composed in 1953. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1953)
  • Sweet Isabell. Part-song for choir SATB a cappella (composed in 1953. London: Joseph Williams, 1953)
  • Thank God for Life. Two-part-song for choir a cappella (composed in 1953. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1953)
  • Bethlehem. Two-part-song for women's choir a cappella (composed in 1954. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1954)
  • A cottage window. Three-part-song for women's choir a cappella (composed in 1954. London: William Elkin, 1954)
  • I heard a Rush of Wings. Three-part-song for women's or children's choir and piano (composed in 1954. London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1954)
  • Gipsy life. Two-part-song for women's choir and piano (composed in 1954. London: J. Curwen and Sons, 1954)
  • The haunted highway for unison chorus and piano (composed in 1954. London: J. Curwen and Sons, 1954)
  • Morning in Spring. Two-part-song for women's choir and piano (composed in 1954. London: J. Curwen and Sons, 1954)
  • The Lyre of Orpheus. For songs for three-part women's choir a cappella (composed in 1954. London: William Elkin, 1954)
  • Go fetch to me a pint o' wine. Part-song for men's chorus a cappella (composed in 1955. London: William Elkin, 1955)
  • Invitation. Two-part-song for women's choir a cappella (composed in 1956. London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, 1956)
  • Lamourie Fair. Three-part-song for women's choir a cappella (composed in 1956. London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, 1956)
  • Derbyshire austerity. Part-song for men's chorus a cappella (composed in 1957. London: J. Curwen and Sons, 1957)
  • Margery. Part-song for choir SATB a cappella (composed in 1960. London: Novello, 1960)
  • The Moon. Part-song for choir SATB a cappella (composed in 1960. London: Novello, 1960)
  • School's out for unison chorus (composed in 1960. London: Novello, 1960)
  • A mountain so high. Two-part-song for choir a cappella (composed in 1961. London: Novello, 1961)
  • The Heather Hills. Part-song for three-part women's choir and piano (composed in 1961. London: Novello, 1961)
  • Jamie Brown: a happy story in song for two-part choir and piano (composed in 1962. London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, 1962)
  • The Rose. Two-part-song for choir a cappella (composed in 1963. London: Novello, 1963)
  • The fiddler of Dooney. Two-part-song for choir a cappella (composed in 1964. London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, 1964)
  • O lovely day: a two-part-song for Easter for two-part choir a cappella (composed in 1966. London: Edwin Ashdown, 1966)
  • The Reaper: a two-part-song for harvest time for choir a cappella (composed in 1966. London: Edwin Ashdown, 1966)
  • April for women's choir and piano
  • Lament for women's choir and piano
  • A Magic Morn for women's choir and piano

Songs with piano

  • The Call of the Morning (composed in 1950); words by George Darley (London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1951)
  • Love, Like a Drop of Dew (composed in 1950); words by W. H. Davies (London: Chappell & Co., 1950)
  • The Pretty Washer-Maiden (composed in 1950); words by William Ernest Henley (London: Chappell & Co., 1950)
  • Four bibulous songs for baritone and piano (composed in 1951. London: Novello, 1951)
  • I Looked Out into the Morning (composed in 1951); words by James Thomson (B.V.) (London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1951)
  • Over the Bridge (composed in 1951); words by James Thomson (B.V.) (London: Chappell & Co., 1951)
  • So Lovely the Rose (composed in 1951); words by Joseph Murrells (London: Chappell & Co., 1951)
  • Eutopia (composed in 1953); words by Francis Turner Palgrave (London: William Elkin, 1953)
  • To the Wicklow Hills (composed in 1954); words by R.G. Leigh (London: Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, 1954)
  • The Milkmaid (composed in 1957. London: William Elkin, 1957)
  • Lullaby (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew)
  • Spring is the Time for Love (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew)
  • Sun-Gold (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew)

Posthumously published collection of songs with piano

  • The Songs of William Lloyd Webber (Bury St Edmonds: Kevin Mayhew, 1995):
    • I looked out into the Morning (composed in 1951)
    • Over the Bridge (composed in 1951)
    • How do I love Thee
    • The Forest of Wild Thyme (composed in 1951)
    • The pretty Washer-Maiden (composed in 1950)
    • A Rent for Love
    • To the Wicklow Hills (composed in 1954)
    • So lovely the Rose (composed in 1951)
    • Eutopia (composed in 1953)
    • The Cottage of Dreams

Discography

  • Organ Works of William Lloyd Webber. Festal march (1953); Vesper hymn (1953); Prelude on Winchester New (1953); Chorale, Cantilena and Finale (1958); Prelude (1953); Intermezzo (1956); Slumber Song (1956); Elegy; Trumpet minuet (1953); Song without words (1953); Good King Wenceslas (1960); Coventry Carol (1960); God rest you merry, Gentlemen (1960); Aria (1953); Choral march (1953); Prelude on Stracathro (1975); Solemn Procession (1961); Three Recital Pieces (1952); Jane Watts at the Willis organ in Salisbury Cathedral. Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire: Priory Records, 1997. 1 CD.
  • William Lloyd Webber: Invocation. Serenade for Strings (1961–1980); Invocation (1957); Lento (1939); Three Spring Miniatures for small orchestra (1952); Aurora (1948); Nocturne for cello and harp (1948); Love divine, all Loves excelling (1966); Benedictus for violin and organ (1942); Missa Princeps Pacis (1962); Jesus, Dear Jesus (1966). Tasmin Little, Julian Lloyd Webber, City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox. Colchester: Chandos, 1998. 1 CD.
  • William Lloyd Webber: Piano Music, Chamber Music and Songs. Three Spring Miniatures for piano (1952); A Song for the Morning (Recreation – Six Pieces for piano, 1953); Mulberry Cottage for flute and piano (Country Impressions, 1960); Sonatina for flute and piano (1941); The Gardens At Eastwell (A Late Summer Impression) for flute an piano (1982); Air and Variations for clarinet and piano (1952); Frensham Pond (Aquarelles) for clarinet and piano (Country Impressions, 1960); Fantasy Trio (1936); Over the Bridge (1951); How do I love Thee; To the Wicklow Hills (1954); The Call of the Morning (1950); The Forest of Wild Thyme (1951); Sun-Gold; Love, like a drop of dew (1950); I looked out into the Morning (1951). John Mark Ainsley, Ian Brown, The Nash Ensemble. London: Hyperion, 1998. 1 CD.
  • Sacred Choral Music of William Lloyd Webber. A hymn of Thanksgiving (1964); Missa Princeps Pacis (1962); Lo! My Shepherd is Divine; Dominus Firmamentum Meum; Missa Sanctae Mariae Magdalenae (1979); O Love, I give myself to Thee; Tantum Ergo; Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in E minor (1956); Most glorious Lord of Lyfe! (1959); Love divine, all Loves excelling (1966); Sing the Life: Easter Carol (1965); The Stable where the Oxen stood; New Life in Christ. The Choir of All Saints Church, Margaret Street, London; Harry Bramma. Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire: Priory Records, 1999. 1 CD.
  • William Lloyd Webber: The Saviour. Sing, O Heavens (1957); O for a closer walk with God (1957); Oh, Lord spread Thy wings oe’r me (1952); Six Interludes on Passion Hymns for organ (1963): There is a green hill far away; When I survey the wondrous Cross; Ride on, ride on in Majesty; O come and mourn with me awhile; O sacred head sore wounded; Praise to the holiest in the height (1963); The Saviour (1961). Shaun Turnbull (organ); Choir of Leeds Minster; Alexander Woodrow. Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire: Priory Records, 2025. 1 CD.

References

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  2. ^ Lloyd Webber, Julian (16 April 2004). "A voyage around my father. Julian Lloyd Webber pays tribute to a great composer he feels has been criminally neglected". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  3. ^ a b "Biography – William Lloyd Webber". www.williamlloydwebber.com. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  4. ^ a b France, John. "William Lloyd Webber: an impressionistic view". www.musicweb-international.com. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  5. ^ John Lill (14 December 1993). "Obituary: Jean Lloyd Webber – People – News". The Independent. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
  6. ^ Peter Hunter, Peter; Lloyd Webber, Jean (1990). William Southcombe Lloyd Webber (1914–1982): A Personal Reflection and Appreciation (PDF). pp. 1–2.
  7. ^ "William Lloyd Webber: Obituary". The Musical Times (Anglo-American Issue). 124 (1685): 446. July 1983 – via JSTOR.
  8. ^ From the oratorio St. Francis of Assisi.
  9. ^ Arranged by the composer for small orchestra in the same year.
  10. ^ Orchestration of the piano piece of the same name.
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