Clement Charlton Palmer Explained

Clement Charlton Palmer (1871–1944) was a cathedral organist, who served at Canterbury Cathedral.^[1]

Background

Clement Charlton Palmer was born on 26 April 1871 in Barton-under-Needwood in Staffordshire. His father, Dr. Clement Palmer, was the local general practitioner.

He was educated at the Derby School of Music^[2] and at Repton School.

He was a composer. His compositions include a morning and evening service in E flat, an evening service in F minor, morning and evening service in F for men's voices, Casabianca ballad for chorus and orchestra.^[3]

His best known works for solo organ are the three sets of twelve "Studies on Old English Hymn Tunes".

He also wrote at least two chamber works: a trio for piano, violin and cello dated 1905, and a quartet for piano, flute, horn and bassoon.^[4]

Career

Assistant organist of:

• Lichfield Cathedral 1890–1897

Organist of:

• St Leonard's Church, Wychnor 1887
• St Andrew's Church, Pau, France 1888–1890
• Holy Trinity Church, Burton upon Trent 1891–1897
• St Laurence Church, Ludlow 1897–1908
• Canterbury Cathedral 1908–1936

Notes and References

1. The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw
2. Cathedral Organists Past and Present. John E. West. 1899
3. Memorials of the Cathedral & Priory of Christ in Canterbury',' by Woodru C. Eveleigh (Charles Eveleigh)
4. Robert P. Scott, owner of the manuscripts