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The title of the one remaining officer of the musicians (King's Band of Music) who from the 17th century provided secular music at the English court. Nicholas Lanier was the first holder of the title, which is now honorary and held by a distinguished British composer from whom occasional works are commissioned. Holders of the title include Boyce (1755-79), Elgar (1924-34), Bax (1942-52), Bliss (1953-75) and Malcolm Williamson (1975-).
Master of the king's (queen's) music. The title of the director of the monarch's private musicians. Inaugurated by Charles I in 1625 and first held by Nicholas Lanier, the post developed during the Restoration to include the direction of Charles II's band of 24 violins. Nowadays, however, the duties merely involve composing occasional works for state or royal events.
Master of the Queen's Music (or Master of the King's Music) is a post in the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom.
Given to composers of classical music, the post is roughly comparable to that of Poet Laureate. Duties are not clearly stated, though it is expected for the holder of the post to write music to commemorate important royal events, such as anniversaries, marriages and deaths, and to accompany ceremonial occasions.
The title was created in 1626 by Charles I as Master of the King's Musick (a spelling which was used until the appointment of Malcolm Williamson) and was first given to Nicholas Lanier. At that time the holder of the post took charge of the monarch's private band, a responsibility which continued until the band was dissolved in 1901.
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies was appointed in March 2004 for a ten year period, unlike previous appointments which were for life.
Holders of the post have been:
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