Kevin mayhew biography
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Kevin Mayhew Ltd Vinyl Records & Discography
Who is Kevin Mayhew Ltd? A Brief Career Overview
Welcome to the captivating world of Kevin Mayhew Ltd, a name synonymous with innovation and excellence in the realm of contemporary Christian music. With a rich legacy as a publisher and contributor within the Jubilate Group, Kevin Mayhew Ltd has established itself not just as a creator of hymns, but as a vibrant force in modern spiritual music. Their genre-spanning works harmonize tradition with fresh perspectives, making notable contributions that ekon deeply with audiences every day.
What sets Kevin Mayhew Ltd apart is their unwavering commitment to reimagining music for worship. This dedication has resulted in numerous influential collections that have redefined how hymns are perceived and sung in congregations worldwide. The vinyl format serves as a beautiful canvas for their rörande hymns and reflective melodies, allowing collectors and fans alike to experience the pro
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Serving churches, schools and music lovers the world over
Kevin Mayhew Publishers was founded in with the express intention of serving the entire Christian community. The company made its name initially as a publisher of hymn books, though the catalogue quickly grew to embrace choral, organ and worship music. In time, a book department was established to provide liturgical resources, material for children’s ministry, theological and devotional books.
Greeting cards, gifts and educational resources are also now offered in addition to a complete catalogue of church supplies that encompasses furniture, clerical wear, candles and much more. The music catalogue embraces all major instruments and the record label produces quality CD recordings of organ, choral and classical music.
The company holds a unique position in that its products are owned and trusted in equal measure by members of all Christian denominations. Whilst we continue to strive and pray for unity within the Church,
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Kevin Mayhew - A Tribute
Kevin Mayhew
Kevin Mayhew died on 14 January at the age of
I will remember him at his Suffolk farmhouse in the living room, accompanying himself on his grand piano singing 'Peace Perfect Peace'. He loved revisiting his famous compositions which have had such a significant influence on parish liturgy. This hymn dates from I was singing along with him at his home in , but I had known his name for three decades before I met him.
It was the late seventies when I joined one of the first parish folk groups starting up in Chiswick, West London. The Mayhew-McCrimmon series '20th Century Folk Hymnal' was our key resource. Kevin wrote the words and music to such classics as, 'May the peace of Christ be with you today' and the music to many others, such as a version of 'I am the bread of life'. Making use of folk songs for hymns and parts of the Mass were very popular and easy for amateur musicians to learn. The work of Estelle White and John Glynn first came to p