Background
Relton, William was born on April 1, 1930 in Halifax, Yorkshire. Son of William and Grace Annie (Bolton) Relton.
Relton, William was born on April 1, 1930 in Halifax, Yorkshire. Son of William and Grace Annie (Bolton) Relton.
Degree, Saltley College. Degree, Royal College Music.
Private practice, London, 1952—1955. Trumpeter Sadlers Wells Opera, 1955—1957, British Broadcasting Corporation Concert Orchestra, London, 1957—1960, music producer, 1960—1970, orchestra manager, 1970—1975. General manager British Broadcasting Corporation Symphony Orchestra, 1975—1986, Eastern Orchestral Board, London, since 1986.
Assessor Conservatoire de Lausanne. Advisor to national band championships. Composer brass bands.
Lecturer music in Britain. Served with Royal Air Force, 1948-1949.
Married Elisa De Paola Relton, January 18, 1966. Children: Valentina, Laurence.