Thomas Jarman

English composer (1776-1861)

Thomas Jarman (1776-1861) was an English composer, chiefly of hymn tunes.

Jarman was born 21 December 1776 in Clipston, Northamptonshire.^[1] His father was a tailor and Baptist lay preacher.^[2]

Like his father, Jarman began his career as a tailor. After teaching himself music, Jarman changed career to work as a choir leader and composer, beginning at the local Baptist church.^[3] Under his guidance, the choir travelled to nearby locales.^[1] Around 1840, Jarman moved to Leamington, Warwickshire, where he was in charge of the music at the local Methodist church, and remained for approximately seven years before returning to Clipston.^[3]

From the beginning of the 1800s to 1860, Jarman published 17 collections of songs, hymns, and anthems, including Sacred Music,^[1]^[3] accounting for over 600 total songs.^[2]

Jarman died on 19 February 1861 in Clipston,^[1] where he was also buried.^[3]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Thomas Jarman". The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. Canterbury Press. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
^ ^a ^b "Thomas Jarman". Immanuel's Ground. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Jarman, Thomas". Praise!. Retrieved 2024-01-21.