Background
Patton, Willard was born on May 26, 1853 in Milford, Maine, United States. Son of Daniel Hall and Elizabeth (Jones) Patton.
Patton, Willard was born on May 26, 1853 in Milford, Maine, United States. Son of Daniel Hall and Elizabeth (Jones) Patton.
Graduate high school, Bangor, Maine, 1870. Studied under private tutors 3 years. Studied music with Solon Wilder, Frederick Davenport, James Whitney, Dudley Buck, etc.
Organized Handel Association, Bangor, 1874. Produced first operetta, The Gallant Garroter, 1881. Director music, Hamline U., 1886-1889.
Produced “La Fianza” (light opera), Minneapolis, 1890, “Isaiah” (oratorio), 1897. Organized Philharmonic Club and conducted same, 1897-1901. Founder, 1912, and director School of Vocal Art, Minneapolis.
Composer: Studio Fancies (song album). Wabunheim Blossoms (song album). Usona (festival cantata).
Summer (chaminade); part song, The Call of Spring. Home: Minneapolis, Minn.
Married Alesta V. Hebberd, March 21, 1875.