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

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 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.
• By the Waters of Babylon. Anthem.

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

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