Bruce Steane

Life

Born: 22 June 1866

Died: 1938

Biography

Bruce Henry Dennis Steane was born in London, England. A child prodigy, he was playing the piano by age 3 and composing by age 7. At age 8, he was studying music as a chorister at St. Augustine’s Church at Forest Hill. At 12, he became assistant organist at St. Augustine’s. He studied at Dulwich College. During his career, he served as choirmaster and organist at many locations including Whitechapel Parish Church, Chancellor College, St. Mary Matfelon, Cuddington Parish Church, Kemsing Parish Church, Seal’s Parish Church, Swanley Convalescent Home. St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, and Combe Martin Parish Church. His compositions were mainly organ and sacred music, anthems and church services. He also composed some chamber and orchestral music, and a few part songs.

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List of choral works

Sacred works

Break forth into joy The first day of the week Hallelujah! Christ is risen

I will alway give thanks I will not leave you comfortless Praise the Lord, ye servants

Sing, O heavens The strife is o'er This is the day

Secular works

• The English girl

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External links

• Works by Bruce Steane in the Petrucci Music Library (IMSLP)