Tim Knight
TIM KNIGHT started his musical career as a chorister at York Minster under the direction of Dr. Francis Jackson; presently he is the leader of choral activities at St. Bartholomew's Church in Armley Leeds, the United Kingdom. He is also the principal of the Yorkshire College of Music and Drama; director of The Heritage Singers, an acclaimed Anglican music choir; and director of the Heritage Masterworks Chorale, a project of The Heritage Singers. He has toured extensively with The Heritage Singers, including two visits to the United States, and has produced five recordings with the group, including one entirely of his music.
As a composer, Tim has an extensive catalog which ranges from beginner woodwind pieces to full orchestral and choral works. His works are currently published in the United States, Germany, Australia, and the United Kingdom. He has won awards from the Royal School of Church Music, the World Music Foundation, the Oare International Composers Competition, and others. In 2002 he was a guest conductor at the Royal Canadian College of Organists summer conference for the premiere of his oratorio Genesis.
Works by Tim Knight
This festive anthem sets the familiar autumn hymn text to new music. Written for two-part mixed choir (with optional treble divisi) and organ/piano, this piece is approachable for every choir.
This spirited work is suitable for services of celebration; it works well on both small and large instruments.