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Healey Willan, composer of sacred music

Dr. Healey Willan in 1930 (Archives of Ontario).
Dr. Healey Willan in 1930 (Archives of Ontario). Dr. Healey Willan (I0001735).tif · Unknown photographer (1930); Archives of Ontario, I0001735 · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.
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Healey Willan came to Canada in 1913 to teach at the Toronto Conservatory of Music, now the Royal Conservatory. As organist and choirmaster of St. Mary Magdalene in Toronto from 1921 to 1968, he composed the sacred music for which he is particularly remembered.

Scope & context

Willan as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

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Healey Willan National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text