Background
Bates, William Henry was born on January 12, 1943 in Brownwood, Texas, United States. Son of William Henry and Hazel Elizabeth (Harp) Stuard.
Bates, William Henry was born on January 12, 1943 in Brownwood, Texas, United States. Son of William Henry and Hazel Elizabeth (Harp) Stuard.
Bachelor of Music, Howard Payne College, 1966. Bachelor, Howard Payne College, 1966. Master of Music, Indiana University, 1968.
Doctor of Music, Indiana University, 1978.
Instructor, assistant professor University West Florida, Pensacola, 1969—1978. Associate professor, associate director graduate studies in music University South Carolina, Columbia, since 1978, organ recitalist, since 1968, organ consultant, since 1969.
Member of American Musicological Society, American Guild Organists (dean 1973-1975, 1980-1981, South Carolina district chairman since 1986), Pi Kappa Lambda.
Married Carol Jennifer Henry, August 25, 1971. 1 child Stephen Henry.