Clarence Eddy

Hiram Clarence Eddy (23 June 1851 - 10 January 1937[1]) was a United States organist and composer He was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

En route to Berlin, Eddy visited England and France, making important connections with distinguished organists such as Alexandre Guilmant, Charles-Marie Widor, Camille Saint-Saëns, César Franck, W.T.

[2] Reportedly practicing from six to ten hours a day, he had lessons weekly, and also participated in chamber music activities, in addition to concertizing.

Massive technique, clearness and certainty, energy in taking the tones and a wonderfully lovely legato.”[2] Further concerts allowed Eddy to secure the funds necessary to repay the loan which was taken out to enable his European trip.

Returning to the United States with a letter of recommendation from Haupt,[3] Eddy presided as organist at the First Congregational Church in Chicago.

Continuing to tour and perform extensively, Eddy remained part of the Chicago music scene, including designing and dedicating the Roosevelt organ in the Auditorium Theatre.