Background
Trantham, William Eugene was born on August 6, 1929 in Elkland, Missouri, United States. Son of Harvey Wilson and Lola (Minor) Trantham.
Trantham, William Eugene was born on August 6, 1929 in Elkland, Missouri, United States. Son of Harvey Wilson and Lola (Minor) Trantham.
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Education, Southwest Missouri State College, 1951; M.M., Northwestern University, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1966.
Chairman music department, Southwest Baptist College, 1955-1960; chairman applied music department, Ouachita Baptist U., Arkadelphia, Arkansas, since 1960; dean School Music, Ouachita Baptist U., 1968-1982. Named to Addie Mae Maddox chair music, Ouachita Baptist U., 1986.
Secretary Bolivar Community Concert Association, Missouri, 1957-1960. Served with Army of the United States, 1953-1955. Member Arkansas State Music Teachers Association (president 1977), American Musicol.
Society, Music Teachers National Association, College Music Society, American Guild Organists, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Kappa Lambda.
Married Patsy Ann Starr, June 7, 1959. Children: Rachel Ann, Gene Starr.