Background
Matthews, Harry Alexander was born on March 26, 1879 in Cheltenham, England. Son of John A. and Clara (Woods) Matthews.
Matthews, Harry Alexander was born on March 26, 1879 in Cheltenham, England. Son of John A. and Clara (Woods) Matthews.
Studied music with father. Museum Doctorate., Muhlenberg College, 1920, University of Pennsylvania, 1924.
Mary. Came to United States, 1899. Teacher, Philadelphia, from 1900. Organist and choirmaster Saint Stephen’s Church, Philadelphia Conductor of Philadelphia Music Club Chorus.
Head theoretical department Clarke Conservatory of Music.
Associate American Guild Organist.
Member American Society Composers.
Married May Gwendolyn Davis, August 1906.