Herbert Hedwan Chandler Explained

Herbert Hedwan-Chandler
Birth Date:1 January 1865
Birth Place:Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England
Instrument:Vocals, Keyboard
Occupation:Composer, Organist, Music Teacher
Years Active:1890-1910

Herbert Hadwen-Chandler (1 January 1865, Wandsworth, London – 21 August 1941, Claremont, Perth, Australia) was an Australian organist, teacher and composer of light romantic works.[1] He was respected as a musician[2] and well connected in Perth society.[3] [4] He worked at Nicholson's Music publisher in Fremantle and Perth. He toured Australian cities as a vocalist.[5]

Performances

Chandler played organ recitals including Handel's 'Messiah' in 1923.[6] He was an active member of the Perth metro Gleemen [7] and Perth Philharmonic society.[8]

Personal

His only son Lance-Corporal Roy Chandler was wounded at Gallipoli and died shortly after of complications.

Works

Make a Joyful Noise [10]

Notes and References

  1. News: Peeps at People . . 1763 . Western Australia . 8 November 1931 . 13 August 2021 . 7 . National Library of Australia.
  2. News: 20 May 1910. Engagements. 5. 5. The Mirror. 265. Western Australia. National Library of Australia. 13 August 2021.
  3. News: Farewell to Rev. Richards . . LIV . 18,411 . Western Australia . 19 March 1934 . 13 August 2021 . 2 (LATE CITY) . National Library of Australia.
  4. News: 11 December 1926. 'A Bit of Real Life'. 6. 6. Mirror. 274. Western Australia. National Library of Australia. 13 August 2021.
  5. News: JUST FRIENDS. . . CV . 2666 . Victoria, Australia . 30 August 1906 . 13 August 2021 . 16 . National Library of Australia.
  6. News: 22 December 1923. Footlight Fancies. 8. The Mirror. 124. Western Australia. National Library of Australia. 13 August 2021.
  7. News: The Book Of The Gleemen . . 63 . 19,126 . Western Australia . 1 November 1947 . 13 August 2021 . 4 . National Library of Australia.
  8. News: 20 May 1910. Engagements. 5. 5. The Mirror. 265. Western Australia. National Library of Australia. 13 August 2021.
  9. News: 19 December 1908. The Silver Chain Christmas Tree and Fair. XXIV. 15. Western Mail. 1,199. Western Australia. National Library of Australia. 13 August 2021.
  10. Book: Hadwen-Chandler, Herbert. Make a joyful noise: an anthem suitable for choir festivals and general use. W.H. Glen & Co. Melbourne.

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