Background
Glanden, William Donald was born on October 9, 1951 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of William Henry and Madalene Bell (Deputy) Glanden.
composer music educator pianist
Glanden, William Donald was born on October 9, 1951 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of William Henry and Madalene Bell (Deputy) Glanden.
Student, West Chester State College, 1969-1972; Bachelor of Music, North Texas State University, 1975; summer seminar student, Eastman School Music, 1983; studied with, Bernard Peiffer, 1970-1972; studied with, Sir Roland Hanna, 1980-1982; studied with, Kenny Barron, 1991-1993; MM, Rutgers University, 1997.
Pianist, Delaware Symphony, Wilmington, 1979-1984; chairman jazz department, Wilmington (Delaware) Music School, 1984-1986; member of faculty, Combs College Music, Philadelphia, since 1987; member of faculty, University of Arts, Philadelphia, since 1996. Faculty member jazz studies department Temple University, Philadelphia, 1992-1996. Performedwith Ernie Watts, 1995-1996.
Member Del Museum Society, Atlantic City Musicians Association.
Married JoLynn Thomas, August 23, 1974. Children: William Christian, Bradford Thomas.