Wrote the music for 'God defend New Zealand' for which he won £10 in the competition promoted in 1875 by 'The Saturday Advertiser'. Lived at Lawrence and married Frances Harriet Conway, an Irish widow, in 1874. They had a family of three sons and one daughter. He was county clerk of Tuapeka County Council for 55 years. (See 'Southern people; a dictionary of Otago Soutland biography', 1998)
Woods, John Joseph, 1849-1934
[Hiruharama Native School Choir performances]
Date: [1950s?]
From: [Maori choir performances]
By: Hiruharama Māori School; Woods, John Joseph, 1849-1934
Reference: MSD12-0346
Description: Label: National Broadcasting Service NBS M1 and M2 Other Titles - Tupona mai (Wenceslaus) / Hiruharama Native School Choir Other Titles - God defend New Zealand / [Woods] ; Hiruharama Native School Choir and orchestra Quantity: 1 12" disc(s).
Dick, Frank Ferguson, 1937-2015: Papers relating to arrangements by Jenny McLeod of the...
Date: 1980
By: Dick, Frank Ferguson, 1937-2015; Bracken, Thomas, 1841-1898; Woods, John Joseph, 1849-1934
Reference: fMS-Papers-11924
Description: Comprises scores of two different arrangements by Jenny McLeod of the national anthem `God defend New Zealand'. The orchestral arrangement is described on the front page as "a chorale prelude in the style of J S Bach (plus bass guitar + drums to be added ad lib in the tutti sections)". The vocal score is referred to as the "Joplin version" and includes parts for lead vocal in the style of Janis Joplin, chorus, guitar, and drums. Only the English text of the anthem is used. Includes copies of letters from Radio New Zealand contracting the Bach Choir to record these arrangements, including with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Also note from Jenny McLeod to Radio New Zealand executive Ranald McDonald, and some loose notes. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music. Relationship complexity - Holograph of "Joplin version" arrangement is at fMS-Papers-4150-105; photocopy of orchestral arrangement is at fMS-Papers-4150-104 Fergus Dick was an executive producer at Radio New Zealand at the time the recordings of Jenny McLeod's arrangements were to take place. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (some photocopies), mss, and typescripts
Printed and manuscript sheet music
Date: 1921, 1920, 1923, 1926, 1929, 1934
From: McNeish, Geraldine May, 1894-1975: Scores and concert programmes relating to her musical career
Reference: fMS-Papers-12253-2
Description: Published sheet music, including: - 'Canto dei Fascisti: inno ufficiale (Giovinezza Giovinezza Primavera di Bellezza)', by Giuseppe Blanc, the official hymn of the Italian Fascist Party, published 1921 in Florence. - 'Waken, Lords and Ladies Gay', words by Sir Walter Scott and music by J H Phillpot for the N.Z. Old Colonists' Choral Association. - 'Fantasia on 'Greensleeves'', adapted by R. Vaughan Williams and arranged by Ralph Greaves, published 1934, inscribed "I B" and stamped "Auckland String Players". Manuscript first violin solo and another manuscript headed 'Greensleeves' are laid in. - 'God Defend New Zealand', words by Thomas Bracken and music by John J Woods. - 'Menuet in G No. 2', by Beethoven, published 1926. Inscribed "Ina Bosworth" and "Best Wishes Arthur Cooper 30/6/43". - 'Reverie for Violin and Piano', by Edith Harrhy, published 1923, inscribed "To Miss Ina Bosworth, With best wishes, Edith Harrhy". - 'Three New Zealand Bird Songs', words by C R Allen and music by Doris A Prentice, inscribed "To Mrs. McNeish, With compliments, Doris A Prentice, Nov. 6th. 1929". The songs are 'Tui', 'Morepork', and 'Moki'. - 'Imagination from "Moods"', by M Zacharewitsch, inscribed "To Miss Ina Bosworth with kindest regards from Michael Zacharewitsch". - Cover of 'Klavier-Trio', Op. 40, by Brahms, inscribed "from mother". - Cover of 'Konzert fur Violine mit Orchester', Op. 82, by A. Glasunow, arranged for violin and piano, titled in Cyrillic and Roman script, and inscribed 'To dearest Ina with love, Phil, Xmas 1920". - 'Konzert' and 'Romanzen' by Beethoven, inscribed 'from Mother to Ina". Manuscript sheet music, including: - Three sheets of music with no title given, marked "I", "II", "III" and "IV". The sheet marked "II" has a note which may be a title, "(Weep no longer)", and is annotated "Ina Bosworth Copyright". - 'Minuet in G for Violin', by Edith Harrhy, annotated "Ina Bosworth". - 'A Song of Flowers', music by J H Phillpot and words by J Charteris. - 'Elegy, to the memory of Percy [Dimery?]', by J H Phillpot. - 'Onward, Christian Soldiers', by Sir Arthur Sullivan. - 'Samoan Lullaby' - parts for bass and clarinet. - A piece by Bach, with no title given, for cello. - 'Fantasy in F Sharp Minor for Violin and Piano', by Hugh Priestly Smith, inscribed "To Miss Ina Bosworth". - ''Neath the Boy Scouts' Banner', chords by Barney Troughear, transposed and written by E K. - 'Moment Musical for Violin and Piano', by [W T Colyer?], inscribed "To Ina Bosworth". Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed sheet music with manuscript annotations; manuscript sheet music
Moana Road: Six Kiwi song placemats [1990s-2000s?]
Date: 1990 - 2009
Reference: Eph-C-MUSIC-Placemats-1990s
Description: A set of six floppy silicone placemats of 12 inch vinyl records; each carrying a small explanation of the genesis of the song: God defend New Zealand (Thomas Bracken, lyrics; John Joseph Woods, melody) Pokarekare Ana (originating from the Maori troops training for World War One. "The song was then modified to an action song about the courtship of Paraire Tomoana's 1912 courtship of Kuini Taerena") Tutira Mai Nga Iwi (written by Canon Wi Huata, of Hawkes Bay) Ten Guitars (became known in the 1960s) Whakaaria Mai; how great Thou art (sung by Sir Howard Morrison at the Royal Command Performance for the Queen's visit to New Zealand in 1981) One day a taniwha (written to introduce pre-schoolers to Te Reo; sung to the tune of "You are my sunshine") The placemats are contained inside a sleeve of light card, in imitation of the sleeve of a vinyl LP record. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Black silicone plastic discs, diameter 300 mm, inside light card sleeve 314 x 314 mm. Provenance: Purchased on TradeMe, December 2016.
Woods, John : God defend New Zealand / adapted for voices and strings by Ashley Heenan ...
From: Radio New Zealand. Library: Collection
By: Woods, John Joseph, 1849-1934; Gray, Thomas Baily, 1898-1987
Reference: MS-Papers-4150-172
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Our national song, "God defend New Zealand". Words by Thomas Bracken, Music by John J W...
Date: 1950 - 1960
From: [National anthems and patriotic songs].
By: Listener (Periodical)
Reference: Eph-B-NATIONAL-ANTHEM-1950s-01
Description: Gives sheet music and a choral arrangement of the song, and the words in English and Maori. The top of the front page contains head and shoulders portraits of Bracken and Woods, and a central Maori motif of carving and tree fern. Quantity: 2 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) one on either side of sheet. Physical Description: Letterpress and offset print on both sides of sheet, 310 x 252 mm.
God defend New Zealand (arr. Cheesman) ; for brass band and voices / by J Woods
From: Radio New Zealand. Library: Collection
By: Woods, John Joseph, 1849-1934; Cheesman, Oswald Astley, 1913-1985
Reference: fMS-Papers-4150-148
Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s). Finding Aids: Radio NZ catalogue.
[Arrangements by Thomas B Gray]
Date: [1960s?]
From: Radio New Zealand. Library: Collection
By: Gray, Thomas Baily, 1898-1987; Woods, John Joseph, 1849-1934; Phillips, Montague Fawcett, 1885-1969; Lehmann, Liza, 1862-1918
Reference: MS-Papers-10338-2
Description: Scores of arrangements by Thomas B Gray Other Titles - God Defend New Zealand / music by J J Woods ; arranged for SATB by Thomas B Gray Other Titles - When the children sleep / music by Montague Phillips ; arranged for voice, violin, cello and piano by Thomas B Gray Other Titles - Ah Moon of my delight (from In a Persian garden) / [music by] Liza Lehmann ; arranged for medium voice, violin, cello and piano by Thomas B Gray Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs (some photocopies), printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A88-339) Donated by Radio NZ
Heenan, Ashley David Joseph, 1925-2004: Papers
Date: [1970-1990]
By: Heenan, Ashley David Joseph, 1925-2004
Reference: MS-Group-0858
Description: Comprises holograph copy and photocopies of vocal score by Heenan of Douglas Lilburn's `Prodigal country', words by Robin Hyde, Allen Curnow and Walt Whitman; and photocopy of `God defend New Zealand', arranged for chorus and orchestra by Heenan and John Hopkins Also includes talk given by Heenan at the launch of Douglas Lilburn's `A Search for tradition' (1984) Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - See TAPUHI for further records relating to Heenan and Micro-MS-0063 Quantity: 4 folder(s). 1 volume(s) (2 pieces). 0.06 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript and printed matter (some photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr A Heenan, Alicetown, Lower Hutt, Nov 1984, Aug 1999
God defend New Zealand (arr. Cheesman) ; for brass band and voices / by J Woods
From: Radio New Zealand. Library: Collection
By: Woods, John Joseph, 1849-1934; Cheesman, Oswald Astley, 1913-1985
Reference: MS-Papers-4150-170
Description: See MS-Papers-4150-169 and 171 for parts Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Radio NZ catalogue.
God defend New Zealand (arr. Cheesman) / by J Woods
From: Radio New Zealand. Library: Collection
By: Woods, John Joseph, 1849-1934; Cheesman, Oswald Astley, 1913-1985
Reference: MSY-2382
Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s). Finding Aids: Radio NZ catalogue.
Music scores and papers
Date: 1897-1938
From: Oakes, Francis Joseph, 1869-1949 : Papers
By: Oakes, Francis Joseph, 1869-1949; Blundell, Frances, active 1930s?; Campbell, J A (Rev), active 1930s?; Bracken, Thomas, 1841-1898
Reference: MS-Papers-0122-3
Description: Source of title - Supplied title Contents: Hymn for peace / music by F.J. Oakes ; words by Frances Blundell ; revised by H. Mount -- God defend New Zealand / music by John J. Woods, arr. by F.J. Oakes ; words by Thomas Bracken (2 copies, 1936) -- Belmont / [music by] S. Webbe ; arranged with descant for the Wgtn. R.S.A. Choir by F.J. Oakes (2 copies, 1938) -- O Mater benignissima / arr. by F.J. Oakes ; Latin by Rev. J.A. Campbell. Contents: Various published scores by non-New Zealand composers Quantity: 1 folder(s) (17 pieces). Physical Description: Holographs, mss., printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available.
P.M. Suite
Date: [1990]
From: Besser, Jonathan, 1949- : Papers
By: Woods, John Joseph, 1849-1934
Reference: MS-Papers-9624-021
Description: Score including parts for cl (Bb), tr (Bb), xylophone, glockenspiel, perc, pn, hn (F), db Also includes score of God defend New Zealand for Alto sax (Eb) by John J woods Contents: God defend New Zealand -- Royal rag -- Government dances to our tune Other Titles - Prime Minister suite Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holograph (some photocopies with MS annotations)
Woods, John Joseph : God defend New Zealand / words by Thomas Bracken; arranged for cho...
Date: [1980s?]
From: Heenan, Ashley David Joseph, 1925-2004: Papers
By: Heenan, Ashley David Joseph, 1925-2004; Hopkins, John Raymond, 1927-2013; Woods, John Joseph, 1849-1934; Bracken, Thomas, 1841-1898
Reference: MS-Papers-6650-2
Description: Choral part and vocal score Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 items). Physical Description: Printed matter (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A99-258) donated by Mr A Heenan, Wellington
God defend New Zealand (arr. Cheesman) ; for brass band and voices / by J Woods
From: Radio New Zealand. Library: Collection
By: Woods, John Joseph, 1849-1934; Cheesman, Oswald Astley, 1913-1985
Reference: MS-Papers-4150-169
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Radio NZ catalogue.
Woods, John Joseph 1849-1934 : Papers re musical composition God Defend New Zealand
Date: 1877-78, 1897, 1932
By: Woods, John Joseph, 1849-1934
Reference: MS-Papers-0355
Description: Letters include those of Thomas Bracken, Sir George Grey and J.J. Woods concerning publication of the New Zealand National Hymn; letter from R.J. Seddon concerning presentation of copy to the Queen; Woods' notes and newspaper clippings including a photographic copy of the original score. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s) (27 pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, printed matter, photocopies (some negatives)
Woods, John Joseph : God defend New Zealand / arranged for voices and brass band/orches...
Date: [1970s?]
From: Cheesman, Oswald Astley, 1913-1985 : Papers and sound recordings
By: Cheesman, Oswald Astley, 1913-1985; Woods, John Joseph, 1849-1934
Reference: fMS-Papers-5636-08
Description: Includes action song, haka and chant Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs (some photocopies), printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A96-247) Donated by Mr B Cheesman, Auckland
God Defend New Zealand
Date: 1878-1977
From: Begg, Chas & Co Ltd : Records
By: Bracken, Thomas, 1841-1898
Reference: 81-022-06
Description: Inward correspondence regarding God Defend New Zealand by J J Woods and Thomas Bracken - John J Woods (1914) right to publish edition, Public Trustee to Mary Woods (1935) enclosures of photocopies of letters from Sir George Grey (1878), E Fox (1878), R J Seddon (1897) regarding this work, Mary Woods (1937); and newsclippings of article on the National Anthem and Walter Sinton with first edition copy (1967, 1972); The National Anthem by George Griffiths; reprint from the Otago daily times 24 Dec 1976, 7 Feb 1977. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs (some photocopies), printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A81-022) Donated by Mr R Sinton, Christchurch
Woods, John J : God defend New Zealand ; arr for chorus and orchestra / by John Hopkins...
Date: nd
From: Radio New Zealand. Library: Collection
By: Woods, John Joseph, 1849-1934; Hopkins, John Raymond, 1927-2013; Heenan, Ashley David Joseph, 1925-2004; Bracken, Thomas, 1841-1898
Reference: MS-Papers-10563-2
Description: Other - Choral part only
God defend New Zealand / words [Thomas] Bracken ; music J J Woods ; performed by Foster...
Date: 1915, 2005
By: Woods, John Joseph, 1849-1934; Bracken, Thomas, 1841-1898; Richardson, Foster, active 1915
Reference: MSCD-0150
Description: Recording of `God defend New Zealand' by J J Woods and Thomas Bracken, made in London by baritone Foster Richardson in 1915, dubbed by Max Cryer in 2005. Label: From Zonophone Twin 3074; X342437 Matrix: AK 1925e Track 1: "electronically cleaned"; Track 2: original 78. Quantity: 1 compact disc(s). Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A2005-292) Donated by Mr M Cryer, Auckland.