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Herbert Sumsion (14 January 1899–11 August 1995) was an English organist and composer in the Anglican church music tradition.

Sumsion was organist and choirmaster of Gloucester Cathedral from 1928 to 1967, during which time he was an influential director of the Three Choirs Festival. He is remembered as a composer for his service settings and anthems such as They that go down to the sea in ships; he also wrote music for the organ.

He also wrote a number of light orchestral works, such as A Mountain Tune.

Reference

Stanley Webb. "Sumsion, Herbert (Whitton)", Grove Music Online, ed. L. Macy (accessed 19 August 2005), (subscription access). Sumsion,Herbert Sumsion,Herbert Sumsion, Herbert Sumsion, Herbert Sumsion, Herbert

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