Richard Yates Mander
British composer
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| Intro | British composer | |
| Places | United Kingdom Great Britain | |
| is | Musician Composer | |
| Work field | Music | |
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| Death | 31 March 1917 |
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Biography
Dr. Richard Yates Mander FRCO LRAM (1862 - 31 March 1917) was an English organist and composer.
Education
He was born in 1862 in Leamington Spa, son of Richard Yates and Esther. His father was a band master.
In 1879 he passed the senior examination of Trinity College of Music when it was held in Leamington Spa. He was awarded his ARCO in 1883 and his FRCO some time later.
In 1885 he married Elizabeth Catherine Taylor. The children from this marriage were:
- Richard N Mander b. 1886
- Ester Maud Mander b. 1887
- Catherine Mary Mander b. 1889
- Lucy Evelyn Mander b. 1891
In 1902 he was awarded a doctorate in music from Oxford University.
He died on 31 March 1917 and is buried in Ashey Cemetery.
Appointments
- Organist of St. John’s Church, Leamington Spa 1880 – 1888
- Organist of the St Philips Church, Birmingham 1888 - 1898
- Organist of All Saints' Church, Ryde 1898 - 1917
- Leamington Spa Courier – Saturday 21 July 1888
Compositions
He wrote
- some organ music.
- A Harvest Anthem, Thou Shalt Shew Us Wonderful Things.
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| Preceded by Charles John Blood Meacham | Organist and Master of the Choristers of St. Philip's Church, Birmingham 1888-1898 | Succeeded by A. G. Thompson |