W. H. Hewlett

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William Henry Hewlett (16 January 1873 – 13 June 1940) was a Canadian

music educator of English birth.[1]

Early life and education

Born in

A. S. Vogt (piano and organ). He later went to Europe to pursue advanced studies with pianist Ernst Jedliczka and composer Hans Pfitzner in Berlin, and in London with pianist Vladimir Cernikoff.[1]

Career

While a student at the TCM, Hewlett held the post of organist-choirmaster at Carlton St Methodist Church from 1890 to 1895. In 1894 he co-founded the

Dame Clara Butt in their Canadian recital tours.[1]

In 1902, Hewlett relocated to Hamilton to assume the position of music director at Centenary Methodist Church where he remained until 1938.[2] In 1907 he, along with J. E. P. Aldous and Bruce Carey, became co-director of the Royal Hamilton College of Music. He became sole director in 1918, a position he held until 1939.[1] From 1922 to 1936 he served as the conductor of the Bach-Elgar Choir,[3] often leading the ensemble in performances with the Cleveland Orchestra.[1] In 1927 he conducted a concert celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation with a 1000-voice choir. In 1928 to 1929 he was president of the Royal Canadian College of Organists. He was also active as an adjudicator and examiner throughout Canada during his career. He died in Bronte, Ontario in 1940.[1]

References

Citations

  1. ^ a b c d e f Elizabeth Mullin. "William Hewlett". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
  2. The Montreal Star
    . 14 June 1940. p. 6.
  3. ^ Ford, p. 134

Bibliogtaphy

  • Clifford Ford (1982). "William Henry Hewlett ( 1873-1940 )". Canada's Music: An Historical Survey. GLC Publishers.
    ISBN 9780888740540
    .
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