WM. T. BELCHER

William Thomas Belcher (18271905) was born in in Birmingham, England, and was educated at Oxford. He was organist of Great Barr Church and several other churches in Birmingham, including the position of organist and choirmaster at Holy Trinity, Bordesley, from 1884 until his death. He was active as recitalist in the region. He died in Birmingham. His compositions include an oratorio, cantatas, piano works, anthems, hymns, chants, glees, and part-songs. His son William Edward Belcher was also a well-known organist and composer.

All are mixed chorus; some contain divisi.

SET	TITLE	VOICING	TEXT	LISTEN
The Seasons 1. Spring	“Sweet Spring is coming”		George Linnæus Banks	LISTEN X Stop audio before closing
The Seasons 2. Summer	“Crowned with blushing roses bright”		George Linnæus Banks	LISTEN X Stop audio before closing
The Seasons 3. Autumn	“The ripe fruits mellow in the sun”		George Linnæus Banks	LISTEN X Stop audio before closing
The Seasons 4. Winter	“Give me the lusty Winter time”		George Linnæus Banks	LISTEN X Stop audio before closing