Master of the Queen's Music

noun

(in Britain when the sovereign is female) a court post dating from the reign of Charles I. It is an honorary title and normally held by an established English composer Also called (when the sovereign is male)Master of the King's Music

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There was also a new piece from master of the Queen's music Judith Weir, who set to music the words of Psalm 42, "Like as the hart".

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The Heath Quartet also served as the tryout band for composition classes run by Judith Weir, the Master of the Queen’s Music, testing works-in-progress by postgraduate students.

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Mr Bond has written a "reflection on the passing of the years" for the service, which will also include an anthem by Judith Weir, Master of the Queen's Music.

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Bond has written a reflection on the passing of the years for the service, which also includes an anthem by Judith Weir, Master of the Queen's Music.

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With his anti-establishment views and avant-garde musical leanings, Mr. Davies was a surprise choice in 2004 as Master of the Queen’s Music.

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