John Henry Maunder (1858 – 1920)

John Henry Maunder (1858 – 1920) was an English organist and composer born in the Borough of Chelsea, London.  He studied at the Royal Academy of Music.

As organist he served at St Matthew’s, Sydenham 1876-7, and St Paul’s, Forest Hill 1878-9, as well as churches in Blackheath and Sutton. He also accompanied concerts in the Royal Albert Hall.

He was appointed conductor of the Civil Service Vocal Union in 1881, and also trained the choir for Henry Irving’s original production of Faust at the Lyceum Theatre in 1887.

He is best remembered for his Passion Canata Olivet to Calvary.

Hymn Tunes Written By John Henry Maunder (1858 – 1920)

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