William Chater

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William Chater (19 September 1821 – 7 March 1880) was an organist, composer, conductor and teacher from Coventry.[1]

Life[edit]

Chater was born in Coventry, the son of Edward and Ann Chater.[2] He was the conductor of the Coventry Choral Society for many years.

Appointments[edit]

Works[edit]

Chater wrote songs, chants, chorales and anthems including:

  • Blessed is he that remembereth the Poor. Anthem.[3]
  • By the Waters of Babylon. Anthem.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Late Mr. W. Chater." The Coventry Herald. Friday, 12 March 1880. p. 3.
  2. ^ England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
  3. ^ "Music." Coventry Herald. Friday, 13 November 1863. p. 3.
  4. ^ "Music." Coventry Herald. Friday, 3 June 1859. p. 3


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