Lawrence Morton, Musicologist, curator. Recipient Stravinsky award American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, 1962, citation, 1979; Laurel Leaf award American Composers Alliance, 1966; citation Mayor Los Angeles, 1971; letter of distinction American Music Center, 1979; Centennial award School Music, University of Southern California, 1984; Guggenheim fellow, 1959, 60. Served with Signal Corps United States Army, 1942-1943.
Background
Morton, Lawrence was born on July 13, 1904 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States.
Education
Student, University Minnesota, 1921-1931;
student, also private music teachers.
Career
Curator music, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, 1965-1983.
Achievements
Membership
Served with Signal Corps United States Army, 1942-1943.
Recipient Stravinsky award American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, 1962, citation, 1979. Laurel Leaf award American Composers Alliance, 1966. Citation Mayor Los Angeles, 1971.
Letter of distinction American Music Center, 1979. Centennial award School Music, University of Southern California, 1984. Guggenheim fellow, 1959, 60.
Recipient Stravinsky award American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, 1962, citation, 1979. Laurel Leaf award American Composers Alliance, 1966. Citation Mayor Los Angeles, 1971.
Letter of distinction American Music Center, 1979. Centennial award School Music, University of Southern California, 1984. Guggenheim fellow, 1959, 60.