Herbert Hedwan Chandler

Herbert Hedwan-Chandler
Background information
Born	(1865-01-01)1 January 1865 Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England
Died	21 August 1941(1941-08-21) (aged 73–74)
Occupation(s)	Composer, Organist, Music Teacher
Instrument(s)	Vocals, Keyboard
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.^[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]

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. No. 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). No. 1763. Western Australia. 8 November 1931. p. 7. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
4. "Engagements". The Mirror. Vol. 5, no. 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. Vol. LIV, no. 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. Vol. 6, no. 274. Western Australia. 11 December 1926. p. 6. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
7. "JUST FRIENDS". Punch. Vol. CV, no. 2666. Victoria, Australia. 30 August 1906. p. 16. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
8. "Footlight Fancies". The Mirror. No. 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. Vol. 63, no. 19, 126. Western Australia. 1 November 1947. p. 4. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
10. "Engagements". The Mirror. Vol. 5, no. 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. Vol. XXIV, no. 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.