William Chater

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

Life

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

• Organist of Vicar Lane Chapel, Coventry
• Organist of St John the Baptist Church, Coventry
• Organist of Christ Church, Coventry ???? - 1866
• Organist at Holy Trinity Church, Coventry 1866 - 1880

Works

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

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