William Chater (19 September 1821 – 7 March 1880) was an organist, composer, conductor and teacher from

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Life

Chater was born in Coventry, the son of Edward and Ann Chater. He was the conductor of the Coventry Choral Society for many years.

Appointments

*Organist of Vicar Lane Chapel, Coventry *Organist of

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*Organist of Christ Church, Coventry ???? - 1866 *Organist at

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1866 - 1880

Works

Chater wrote songs, chants, chorales and anthems including: *Blessed is he that remembereth the Poor. Anthem. *By the Waters of Babylon. Anthem."Music." ''Coventry Herald''. Friday, 3 June 1859. p. 3

References

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