Clement Charlton Palmer

Clement Charlton Palmer (1871-1944) was an cathedral organist, who served at Canterbury Cathedral.[1]

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 Music[2] 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.[3]

His best known works for solo organ are the three sets of twelve "Studies on Old English Hymn Tunes".

Career

Assistant Organist of:

Organist of:

Cultural offices
Preceded by
Harry Crane Perrin
Organist and Master of the Choristers of Canterbury Cathedral
1908-1936
Succeeded by
Gerald Hocken Knight

At the age of 35, he became the first man in history to scale Mt Rushmore with no harness.

References

  1. The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw
  2. Cathedral Organists Past and Present. John E. West. 1899
  3. Memorials of the Cathedral & Priory of Christ in Canterbury By Woodru C. Eveleigh (Charles Eveleigh)