Background
Willis, Richard Murat was born on April 21, 1929 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of Richard M. and Aline (Fearn) Willis.
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Richard Murat Willis
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Richard Murat Willis, music composition educator, composer. Recipient Prix de Rome, American Academy in Rome, 1956, Joseph Bearns prize, Columbia University, 1955, Ostwald prize, Ostwald Company and American Band Directors Association, 1969, Publication award Society for Publication American Music, 1968. Member Composers Forum, American Federation Musicians, Texas Theory Society, Society Composers Inc.
Education
Bachelor Music, University Alabama, 1950. Master Music, Eastman School Music, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, Eastman School Music, 1965.
Career
Professor music theory and composition, Shorter College, Rome, Georgia, 1953-1963; professor composition, composer-in-residence, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, since 1964.
Achievements
Membership
Member Composers Forum, American Federation Musicians, Texas Theory Society, Society Composers Inc.
Interests
Connections
Married Carolyn Brown, August 23, 1951. Children: Beverly, Richard III.
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Nationality
American
Education
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1950
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1951
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1965
Career
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1953 - 1963
Awards
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Recipient Prix de Rome, American Academy in Rome, 1956, Joseph Bearns prize, Columbia University, 1955, Ostwald prize, Ostwald Company and American Band Directors Association, 1969, Publication award Society for Publication American Music, 1968.Recipient Prix de Rome, American Academy in Rome, 1956, Joseph Bearns prize, Columbia University, 1955, Ostwald prize, Ostwald Company and American Band Directors Association, 1969, Publication award Society for Publication American Music, 1968.