Clement Charlton Palmer (1871–1944) was a cathedral organist, who served at Canterbury Cathedral.The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw
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 MusicCathedral Organists Past and Present. John E. West. 1899 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.Memorials of the Cathedral & Priory of Christ in Canterbury, by Woodru C. Eveleigh (Charles Eveleigh)
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 1908–1936
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