Background
Hartley, Walter Sinclair was born on February 21, 1927 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Walter and Winifred Adeline (Sinclair) Hartley.
Hartley, Walter Sinclair was born on February 21, 1927 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Walter and Winifred Adeline (Sinclair) Hartley.
Bachelor of Music, University Rochester, 1950. Master of Music, University Rochester, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy in Music Composition, University Rochester, 1953.
Assistant professor music, The King's College, Delaware, 1953-1955; assistant professor music, Longwood College, Farmville, Virginia, 1955-1956; member of faculty, National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michigan, 1956-1964; instructor, Hope College, Holland, Michigan, 1957-1958; from associate professor to professor, Davis and Elkins (West Virginia) College, 1958-1969; from associate professor to professor, State University of New York, Fredonia, 1969-1991; professor emeritus, composer in residence, State University of New York, Fredonia, since 1991.
Vice president Chautauqua County Home Auxiliary, Dunkirk, New York, 1986-1987, board directors 1987-1988, 89-, president, since 1996. With United States Army, 1945-1947. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (awards since 1962), College Music Society, Society Composers.
Married Sandra Mount June 17, 1960. Children: Carol, Lois.