James Target (October 1778 – 15 May 1803) was an English organist, and notably the first
Organist and Master of the Choristers of
Chichester Cathedral
Chichester Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Chichester. It is located in Chichester, in West Sussex, England. It was founded as a cathedral in 1075, when the seat of the ...
, after the posts of 'Organist' and 'Master of the Choristers' were merged in 1801.
Career
Target had been a chorister at
Chichester Cathedral
Chichester Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Chichester. It is located in Chichester, in West Sussex, England. It was founded as a cathedral in 1075, when the seat of the ...
under
William Walond Jr.
William Walond (bap. 4 January 1750 - 9 February 1836) was an English organist, and the last 'Organist' of Chichester Cathedral before the post was merged with 'Master of the Choristers' in 1801.
Career
Walond was the son of English composer and o ...
for five years. At the age of 22, he became Organist and Master of the Choristers of the cathedral. The cathedral Chapter records show that
Thomas Barber (Master of the Choristers, 1794–1801) was "removed" so that Target could assume both posts.
Organs and Organists of Chichester Cathedral
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Target also wrote three anthems that were published locally. He died on 15 May 1803 at the age of 24.
See also
*Organs and organists of Chichester Cathedral
The organs of Chichester Cathedral are the major source of instrumental music at the cathedral, being played for daily services and accompanying the choir, as well as being used for concerts and recitals. There has been organ music at Chichester ...
References
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1778 births
1803 deaths
Cathedral organists
British classical organists
British male organists
Organists & Masters of the Choristers of Chichester Cathedral
Male classical organists