John Gerrish

John Gerrish (1910-) is an American composer of the 20th century, best known for "The Falcon," an a cappella piece for SATB based on the Middle or Early Modern English hymn (or carol) Corpus Christi Carol. The date of publication is unknown, but "The Falcon" was advertised by the Association of Music Publishers in 1956 for $0.20, and describes the piece as a "recent" publication of distinction. ["Music Educators Journal," Vol. 43, No. 1 (Sep., 1956), pp. 67] Other known works include "Variations on a Burgundian Carol for 3 Recorders," published in New York by Associated Music Publishers in 1957. The 13 page score was advertised by AMP in the music journal "Notes" for $0.75. The reviewer, Joel Newman, called the work "neatly-constructed, fun-to-play, but merely-cute variations." ["Notes," 2nd Ser., Vol. 16, No. 4 (Sep., 1959), pp. 627-628]

The Music Educators Journal published a detailed article and interview "A Family Program for Voices, Recorders, and Viols: The Gerrish Family" about the family's musical talents. ["Music Educators Journal," Vol. 48, No. 4 (Feb., 1962), pp. 98-99] The New York State Teachers Association, Northern Zone, lists John Gerrish as Chairman of Music Section in Malone, New York, September 29, 1939. ["Music Educators Journal," Vol. 26, No. 1 (Sep., 1939), pp. 70-72]