Background
Morris, Thomas William was born on February 7, 1944 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of William H. and Eleanor E. Morris.
symphony orchestra administrator
Morris, Thomas William was born on February 7, 1944 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of William H. and Eleanor E. Morris.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1965; Master of Business Administration, Wharton School University of Pennsylvania, 1969.
Administrative assistant, Ford Foundation fellow for administrative interns in arts, Cincinnati Symphony, 1965-1967; payroll clerk business office, Boston Symphony Orchestra, 1969-1971; assistant manager business affairs, Boston Symphony Orchestra, 1971-1973; manager, Boston Symphony Orchestra, 1973-1978; general manager, Boston Symphony Orchestra, 1978-1986; vice president special projects and planning, Boston Symphony Orchestra, 1986; president, Thomas W. Morris and Company, Inc., Boston, 1986-1987; executive director, Cleveland Orchestra, since 1987. Chairman policy committee Major Orchestra Mgrs., 1977-1979. Chairman orchestra panel National Endowment for Arts, since 1979.
Chairman Cleveland Cultural Coalition, 1992-1995. Member Cleveland Bicentennial Commission, 1993-1997. Member board overseers Curtis Institute Music, since 1998.
Member American Symphony Orchestra League (director 1977-1979).
Married Jane Allison, August 7, 1965. Children: Elisa L., Charles A., William H.