Background
Elliot, Willard Somers was born on July 18, 1926 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Son of Chester Somers and Grace Roberta (Bruyere) Elliot.
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Willard Somers Elliot
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Bachelor of Music, North Texas University, 1945. Master of Music, EAStman School Music University Rochester, 1946.
Career
Bassoonist, Houston Symphony, 1946-1949; instructor bassoon, North Texas U., Denton, 1949-1952; bassoonist, Dallas Symphony, 1951-1956; principal bassoonist, Dallas Symphony, 1956-1964; principal bassoonist, Chicago Symphony, 1964-1996; professor bassoon, Texas Christian U., since 1997. Instructor bassoon De Paul University, Chicago, 1973-1976, Northwestern University, Evanston,1979-1984. Member Chicago Pro Musica.
Achievements
Membership
Served to corporal United States Army, 1953-1955. Member International Double Reed Society (honorary).
Connections
Married Patricia Joan Bills, December 30, 1952. Children: Joseph, Peter.
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American -
Religion
Methodist
Education
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1945
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1946
Career
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1946 - 1949
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1949 - 1952
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1951 - 1956
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1956 - 1964
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1964 - 1996