Background
Hamilton, Iain Ellis was born on June 6, 1922 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of James and Catherine (Ellis) Hamilton. emigrated to the United States, 1961.
Hamilton, Iain Ellis was born on June 6, 1922 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of James and Catherine (Ellis) Hamilton. emigrated to the United States, 1961.
Bachelor of Music, University London, 1950. Mus, D. (honorary), University Glasgow, 1970.
Engineer, 1939-1947; lecturer, U. London, 1952-1960; lecturer, Morley College, London, 1951-1960; Mary Duke Biddle professor music, Duke, 1961-1978; department chairman, Duke, 1966-1967; composer in residence, Tanglewood, Massachusetts, 1962. Chairman composers Guild Great Britain, 1958. Chairman of the section Institute Contemporary Arts, London, 1958-1960.
Fellow Royal Academy Music. Member International Webern Society (founding member), American Society University Composers (founding member).