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Chuckerbutty's works include "The
Angelus" (piano), "Fauns and Satyrs" (orchestra), "Fiesta Argentina" (orchestra), "Pæan – A Song of Triumph" (organ), "Queen's Procession March" (organ), "A Southern Night" (piano), "Souvenir d'amour" (violin and piano), "Still in Dreams I See Her" (song), "The
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Chuckerbutty made Holy Trinity a well-known centre of music, with frequent performances of choral and orchestral music, both old and new. He and guest organists gave regular recitals on what
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Chuckerbutty: the black notes on the pedals had the raised part both forward and backward, and so could be played with either heel or toe.
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and the Forum, Kentish Town. While at the Café Royal he made numerous records on the
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in 1920, and played there until 1927, after which he held other similar posts at, among other venues, the
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and composer, who was equally well known as a church organist and a cinema organist.
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voice in the storm" (song) and "Vision (violin and orchestra).
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Chuckerbutty contributed several articles and letters to
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