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William Brygeman

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William Brygeman (c. 1485 – after 1524) was a composer of the English votive style whose works are found in the Eton Choirbook.

Life

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Brygeman was lay clerk at Eton College from 1503–1504. He was later conduct from 1513–1515. Brygeman was parish clerk at All Saints' Church, Bristol,[1][2] where he bequeathed a collection of polyphonic manuscripts in 1524.[3]

Works

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  • Magnificat for 5 voices
  • Salve Regina for 5 voices (fragment)[4]

References

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  1. "HOASM: William Brygeman". www.hoasm.org. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
  2. Williamson, Magnus (2020), "Recovering the Soundscape of Pre-Reformation Newcastle upon Tyne", in Gibson, Kirsten; Southey, Roz; Carter, Stephanie (eds.), Music in North-East England, 1500–1800, Music in Britain, 1600-2000, Boydell & Brewer, pp. 29–53, ISBN 978-1-78744-940-4, retrieved 2025-08-12
  3. "The Eton Choirbook Project - Newcastle University". research.ncl.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
  4. "The Eton Choirbook III". Stainer & Bell. Retrieved 2025-08-12.