Richard Shephard

Short bio Richard Shephard

Birthday: 1949

Died: 2021

Genre: Classical,Religious

Period: Contemporary

Full biography Richard Shephard

Richard James Shephard was a British composer, educator, and Director of Development and Chamberlain. He was born on March 20, 1949, and passed away on February 20, 2021, at the age of 71. Shephard was a widely renowned composer and his compositions were frequently performed in churches and cathedrals in the UK and US.

Shephard was deeply rooted in the British choral tradition, and his compositions ranged from hymns to anthems, carols, and liturgical music. In 2009, he was commissioned to write an Ode on the 350th anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer , which was performed at Westminster Abbey.

Apart from being a composer, Shephard was also an educator and the former headmaster of the Minster School. He was a pillar of the musical and educational community and an advocate for music education. A charitable foundation has been established to continue his musical and educational work.

Shephard received several honors during his life for his contributions to music and education, including the MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) and the DL (Deputy Lieutenant).

In summary, Richard Shephard was a highly respected and influential composer, educator, and advocate for music education. His contributions to the British choral tradition will be remembered and celebrated for years to come.

Compositions featuring Richard Shephard

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Preces and Responses for Salisbury Cathedral, for chorus & organ	7:01 min	Choral	1973
2	Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Salisbury Service)		Choral	-
3	The strife is o'er, for chorus	4:24 min	Choral	-
4	The shepherds heard the angels	2:30 min	Miscellaneous (Classical)	-
5	The Promise of Peace, for chorus & organ	2:45 min	Choral	-
6	Te Deum laudamus, for chorus & organ	6:05 min	Choral	-
7	Prayer for a new mother, for choir	2:53 min	Choral	-
8	O for a thousand tongues	4:22 min	Choral	-
9	Nunc Dimittis for trebles (Llandaff Service)	2:11 min	Choral	-
10	Magnificat for trebles (Llandaff Service)	4:37 min	Choral	-
11	A Hymn to the Blessed Virgin Mary	3:40 min	Choral	-
12	Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Hereford Service)	7:07 min	Choral	-
13	Jesu, dulcis memoria	3:44 min	Choral	-
14	Holy thorn that blooms	3:43 min	Miscellaneous (Classical)	-
15	Drop, Drop Slow Tears, for high voice chorus & organ	1:42 min	Choral	-
16	Canticles in Memoriam Lionel Dakers, for chorus	6:03 min	Choral	-
17	And when the builders laid the foundations of the Temple of the Lord, anthem	4:59 min	Choral	-
18	And didst thou travel light	3:21 min	Miscellaneous (Classical)	-
19	All My Heart This Night Rejoices, for chorus	3:08 min	Choral	-