Background
III, William Franklin Lee, was born on February 20, 1929 in Galveston, Texas, United States. Son of William Franklin Junior and Anna Lena (Keis) Lee.
composer musician association administrator
III, William Franklin Lee, was born on February 20, 1929 in Galveston, Texas, United States. Son of William Franklin Junior and Anna Lena (Keis) Lee.
Bachelor of Music, North Texas State University, 1949. Master of Science, North Texas State University, 1950. Master of Music, University Texas, 1956.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1956.
Professor music, St. Mary's U., San Antonio, 1952-1955; assistant to dean fine arts, University Texas, 1955-1956; department chairman music, Sam Houston State College, 1956-1964; dean School Music, U. Miami (Florida), 1964-1982; provost, executive vice president, U. Miami (Florida), 1982-1986; distinguished professor, composer in residence, U. Miami (Florida), 1986-1988; director arts, Florida International U., Miami, 1988-1990; dean college fine arts and humanities, University Texas, San Antonio, 1990-1995; executive director, International Association Jazz Educators, 1995-1998; retired, International Association Jazz Educators, 1998.
Member American Association of University Professors, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (recipient 26 awards 1968- including Deems Taylor awards 1981, 85), National Association American Composers and Condrs., Music EducatorsNat. Conference, American Federation Musicians, Music Teachers National Association, Pi Kappa Lambda, Kappa Kappa Psi, Phi Mu Alpha. M C.
Married Jacqueline Tyler;children: William Franklin IV, Robert Terry, Patricia Lynn, Peggy Annual.