Herbert Hedwan Chandler

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.[3] He was respected as a musician[4] and well connected in Perth society.[5][6] He worked at Nicholson's Music publisher in Fremantle and Perth. He toured Australian cities as a vocalist.[7]

Herbert Hedwan-Chandler
Background information
Born(1865-01-01)1 January 1865
Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England
Died21 August 1941(1941-08-21) (aged 73–74)
Occupation(s)Composer, Organist, Music Teacher
InstrumentsVocals, Keyboard
Years active1890-1910

Performances

Chandler played organ recitals including Handel's 'Messiah' in 1923.[8] He was an active member of the Perth metro Gleemen [9] and Perth Philharmonic society.[10]

Personal

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

Works
  • 1897 Fairy Bowers
  • 1906 Song of the gun (verse by Frances Allitsen)[11]
  • 1887 Pandora March
  • 1909 Marie Gavotte
  • 1907 Nearing Home
  • 1901 Summer Time (Vocal Motet)
  • 1899 Clarion March

Make a Joyful Noise [12]

References
  1. Hadwen-Chandler, Herbert (1900), Marie gavotte : for piano, W. H. Glen & Co, retrieved 18 August 2021
  2. "Musical Notes". The Telegraph (5, 346). Queensland, Australia. 30 November 1889. p. 5. Retrieved 18 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. "Peeps at People". Sunday Times (Perth) (1763). Western Australia. 8 November 1931. p. 7. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. "Engagements". The Mirror. 5 (265). Western Australia. 20 May 1910. p. 5. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. "Farewell to Rev. Richards". The Daily News. LIV (18, 411). Western Australia. 19 March 1934. p. 2 (LATE CITY). Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  6. "'A Bit of Real Life'". Mirror. 6 (274). Western Australia. 11 December 1926. p. 6. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  7. "JUST FRIENDS". Punch. CV (2666). Victoria, Australia. 30 August 1906. p. 16. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  8. "Footlight Fancies". The Mirror (124). Western Australia. 22 December 1923. p. 8. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  9. "The Book Of The Gleemen". The West Australian. 63 (19, 126). Western Australia. 1 November 1947. p. 4. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  10. "Engagements". The Mirror. 5 (265). Western Australia. 20 May 1910. p. 5. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  11. "The Silver Chain Christmas Tree and Fair". Western Mail. XXIV (1, 199). Western Australia. 19 December 1908. p. 15. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  12. Hadwen-Chandler, Herbert. Make a joyful noise: an anthem suitable for choir festivals and general use. Melbourne: W.H. Glen & Co.
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