Thomas Oliphant (lyricist)

Thomas Oliphant as a young man. Date and artist unknown. The original is in his family's collection.

Thomas Oliphant (1799 – 1873) was a Scottish musician, artist and author. He wrote the chorale for the wedding of the future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra,[1][2] as well as the words to "Deck the Hall(s) with Boughs of Holly".[3][4][5]

One of a series of thirty five drawings by Thomas Oliphant of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham drawn between 1855 and 1860. The original is in his family's collection.
  1. ^ Marriage ceremonial and chorale sheet 10 March 1863 Printed by Harrison and Sons. Chorale words by Thomas Oliphant "Royal Collection - Royal Weddings 1840-1947". Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
  2. ^ All Ye Who Music Love (SATB) Archived 14 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine, Wisconsin Music Educators Association.
  3. ^ McCaskey, John Piersol (19 July 1881). "Franklin Square Song Collection: Songs and Hymns for Schools and Homes, Nursery and Fireside". Harper & Brothers. Retrieved 19 July 2020 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "Welsh Melodies" Publisher: Addison, Hollier and Lucas; Lamborn Cock and Co.; J.B. Cramer & Co (London). Vols. 1&2 published in 1862. Vol 3 in 1870 and vol. 4 in 1874
  5. ^ Hullah, John Pyke (19 July 1884). "The song book, words and tunes from the best poets and musicians". London, MacMillan. Retrieved 19 July 2020 – via Internet Archive.