Frederick Bevan

Frederick Charles Bevan (1856 – 27 March 1939) was a singer and songwriter in England remembered as a teacher of singing in South Australia.

History

Bevan was born in London, and began his musical career as a chorister and one of the chief soloists at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral, Margaret Street, London. He was also a member of the choir of St. Martin's, Haverstock Hill,[1] and of St Margaret Pattens, and of the Henry Leslie and Joseph Barnby choirs. He studied the organ under C. Willing and W. S. Hoyte, and after further voice training was appointed Gentleman of the Chapel, Chapel Royal, Whitehall in 1878, later receiving an appointment at the Chapel Royal (St. James's Palace) in 1888. He held appointments as assistant Lay Vicar of Westminster Abbey, and Vicar Choral at St Paul's Cathedral. He was also well known as a songwriter with an output of more than 100 songs, a number or part-songs and anthems.[2]

In 1898 he accepted an appointment as teacher of singing at Adelaide's Elder Conservatorium. The London Musical Times reported on the farewell dinner given to him on 25 April at St. James's Restaurant by 150 members of the musical profession, where he was presented with a book of signed autographs of those present, which he kept as a precious memento.[3] He arrived in South Australia aboard Oruba in June 1898.

He was the first singer to appear on the stage of Elder Hall.

He was conductor of the University Choral Class from its inception to 1898. Among his students were Hilda Sincock,[4] Hannah Marritt,[5] Muriel Cheek,[6] Mrs A. H. Morphett,[7] Max Fotheringham,[8] Raymond Bermingham,[9] and Maurice Chenoweth[10]

In those days singing masters at the Conservatorium were entitled to a large percentage of the students' fees. So great was his popularity as a teacher that Bevan was the highest paid employee of the University.[11]

He retired from active teaching at the Conservatorium in 1935.

(As adjudicator of choral contests) A man of strong personality, autocratic, calm, and efficient, his manner convinced the competitors that he was not one to be trifled with, and his decisions were received with due respect. ... he possessed a retentive memory and was a brilliant raconteur ... a most entertaining companion.[12]

His remains were buried at the North Road cemetery, Nailsworth, where a recent memorial records the names of his wife and son Reginald, also one F. P. Bevan and M. C. Bevan, which from the dates may be son Percival and Reginald's twin brother or sister, who most likely never left Britain.

Other activities

  • He was an authority on the work of Sir Arthur Sullivan, and gave well-attended lectures on the subject at the Adelaide Town Hall.
  • Bevan gave a large number of choral performances in the city.
  • He officiated as organist and choirmaster for 20 years at the North Adelaide Congregational Church.[3]
  • He acted as adjudicator at the Ballarat Eisteddfod on several occasions.
  • Shortly after the death of his wife, Bevan donated a valuable Christopher Barker New Testament to the State Library.[13]

Compositions

Among his 100 songs, were the popular ballads:

  • The Flight of Ages[14]
  • The Admiral's Broom
  • The Sailor's Sweet-heart'
  • The Mighty River
  • Peg Away

and anthems: Sing Unto God Ye Kingdoms of the Earth

Bibliography

  • Bevan, Frederick (1921), The life and works of Sir Arthur Sullivan, G. Hassell & Son, retrieved 8 February 2017

Recognition

Family

Frederick Bevan (1856 – 1939) married Louisa Ann Agnes Muirson (1853 – 7 February 1934)

  • F. Percival Bevan (24 October 1880 – 3 January 1953)
  • Reginald John Bevan (1882 – 26 November 1942) married the widow Bertha Louise "Birdie" Kaestner née Hoffman (perhaps Elisabeth Bertha Luise Hoffmann or similar) ( –1975) on 8 August 1912. (Paul Gustav Kaestner died 1908 married Bertha Luise Hoffman in 1903)
  • Clifford Reginald Bevan (1914 – 1973) was a fine organist and player of the French horn.[17]

They had a home on 241 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide.

References

  1. ^ Designed by E. B. Lamb and situated on Vicas's Road, Gospel Oak, this building is still in regular use
  2. ^ "Death of Mr. F. Bevan". The News (Adelaide). Vol. XXXII, no. 4, 890. South Australia. 27 March 1939. p. 3. Retrieved 8 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ a b H. Brewster Jones (28 March 1939). "Late Mr. Frederick Bevan". The Advertiser (Adelaide). South Australia. p. 20. Retrieved 8 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "Musical Notes". The Mail (Adelaide). Vol. 27, no. 1, 401. South Australia. 1 April 1939. p. 13 (Magazine). Retrieved 11 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ^ "Local Artists Could Play Grand Opera". The Mail (Adelaide). Vol. 28, no. 1, 449. South Australia. 2 March 1940. p. 13. Retrieved 12 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  6. ^ "Points-From Letters". The Advertiser (Adelaide). South Australia. 17 December 1947. p. 4. Retrieved 12 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  7. ^ "Obituary". The Advertiser (Adelaide). Vol. 94, no. 29, 078. South Australia. 21 December 1951. p. 11. Retrieved 12 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  8. ^ "Death At 71 Of Mr. M. A. Fotheringham". The Advertiser (Adelaide). Vol. 94, no. 29, 127. South Australia. 18 February 1952. p. 2. Retrieved 12 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia. Max Alexander Fotheringham (1880–1952) was stockbroker, prominent rower and Chief of Caledonian Society 1933–1936
  9. ^ "Mr. Raymond Bermingham". Catholic Freeman's Journal. Vol. LXXXIII. New South Wales, Australia. 15 November 1934. p. 22. Retrieved 12 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  10. ^ "Maurice Chenoweth". Australian Variety Theatre Archive. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  11. ^ "The Talk of the Town". The Mail (Adelaide). Vol. 27, no. 1, 401. South Australia. 1 April 1939. p. 7. Retrieved 11 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  12. ^ "Personal Reminiscences". The Recorder (Port Pirie). No. 12, 472. South Australia. 1 April 1939. p. 3. Retrieved 12 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  13. ^ "16th Century Bible for Library". The News (Adelaide). Vol. XXII, no. 3, 333. South Australia. 26 March 1934. p. 6. Retrieved 12 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  14. ^ "St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church". The Narracoorte Herald. Vol. LXVII, no. 6967. South Australia. 24 December 1943. p. 7. Retrieved 12 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  15. ^ "New Scholarship For Singing". The Advertiser (Adelaide). Vol. 95, no. 29, 369. South Australia. 27 November 1952. p. 14. Retrieved 12 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  16. ^ "Notable Adelaide Musicians: Past and Present". The Chronicle (Adelaide). Vol. LXXVI, no. 4, 008. South Australia. 7 September 1933. p. 31. Retrieved 8 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
  17. ^ "Orchestral Scholarships Awarded". The Advertiser (Adelaide). South Australia. 3 May 1940. p. 18. Retrieved 12 February 2017 – via National Library of Australia.

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