William Ortiz

Background

Ortiz, William was born on March 30, 1947 in Salinas, P.R. Son of William and Guillermina (Alvarado) Ortiz.

Education

Bachelor in Composition, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1978; Doctor of Philosophy in Composition, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1983.

Career

Consultant/auditor, New York State Arts Council, New York City, 1976-1986; assistant director, Black Mountain College II, Buffalo, 1982-1986; music advisor, P.R. Symphony Orchestra, San Juan, 1988-1990; professor of music, U. P.R., Bayamon, since 1986; director humanities Department, University P.R., Bayamon, since 1997. Director/conductor, U. P.R. Band, Bayamon, since 1986. Composer-in-residence for Music-in-Motion program Atlantic Center for the arts, 1996-1997.

Achievements

• William Ortiz has been listed as a noteworthy Composer, music educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Association member Hispanic Womens League, Buffalo, 1982-1986. Member American Composers Alliance, American Music Center, Composers Forum, Composers Alliance of Buffalo (president 1984), Association de Compositores Puertorriquenos.

Connections

Married Candida, March 26, 1988. Children: Aleyda Enid, Nicole Samara, Amaya E.

Father:

William Ortiz

Mother:

Guillermina (Alvarado) Ortiz

Spouse:

Candida

child:

Amaya E. Ortiz

child:

Nicole Samara Ortiz

child:

Aleyda Enid Ortiz