Paul Robert Hamill

Background

Hamill, Paul Robert was born on June 10, 1930 in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Daniel Paul Hamill and Mildred Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Boston University, 1952. Master of Arts, Wesleyan University, 1957.

Career

Organist, choirmaster, Christ 1st Presbyterian Church, Hempstead, New York, 1958-1970; editor music section, American Book Company. New York City, 1960-1965; editorial director, American Book Company. New York City, 1965-1973; owner, public, Gemini Press Inc., Otis, Massachusetts, since 1977; organist, choirmaster, St. James Episcopal church, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, since 1985.

Instructor Woodmere (New York) Academy, 1957-1964, Adelphi U., Garden City, New York,1960-1965. Commissioned by 1st Church United Church of Christ, Nashua, N.H., 1984,Berkshire Concert Choir, Pittsfield, 1989. Member Liturgy and Music Commission, Episcopal Diocese Western Massachusetts, since 1985.

Achievements

• Paul Robert Hamill has been listed as a notable Church musician, publisher by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Introits and Responses for Contemporary Worship

Membership

Dean Berkshire chapter American Guild Organists, 1986-1989. Director music South Church, United church of Christ, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 1980-1985. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Berkshire Bach Society (founding member).

Connections

Married M. Elinor Smith, December 27, 1952. Children: Cynthia, David.

Father:

Daniel Paul Hamill

Mother:

Mildred Smith

Spouse:

M. Elinor Smith

child:

Cynthia Hamill

child:

David Hamill