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Clement Charlton Palmer (1871–1944) was a cathedral organist, who served at
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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 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. 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.Robert P. Scott, owner of the manuscripts


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 Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, is one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England. It forms part of a World Heritage Site. It is the cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, currently Justin Welby, leader of the ...
1908–1936


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Palmer, Clement Charlton English classical organists British male organists Cathedral organists 1871 births 1944 deaths People educated at Repton School People from Barton-under-Needwood Male classical organists