Background
Wordsworth, William Brocklesby was born on December 17, 1908 in Dover, England. Son of William Arthur and Amy Violet (Bartram) Wordsworth.
Wordsworth, William Brocklesby was born on December 17, 1908 in Dover, England. Son of William Arthur and Amy Violet (Bartram) Wordsworth.
He studied harmony and counterpoint under George Oldroyd from 1921 to 1931, continuing his study with Donald Francis Tovey at Edinburgh University from 1934 to 1936.
In anticipation of conscientious objection he voluntarily began work on the land in 1939, and this role was later made a condition of exemption from military service by his tribunal. He lived in England until 1961 when he moved to Inverness-shire. In 1966, he helped found the Scottish Composer"s Guild.
He helped form the Society of Scottish Composers.
He died at Kingussie in Scotland.
Member of British Music Society, Inc. Society Musicians, Scottish Society Composers (honorary president), Composers Guild Great Britain (chairman 0958—1959, 1965-1970), Golf (Kingussie, Scotland).
Married Frieda Nellie Robson, July 13, 1945 (deceased 1982). Children: Timothy(deceased), Jennifer, Jonathan, Priscilla.