Background
Hamilton, William Joseph was born on October 15, 1930 in Massillon, Ohio, United States. Son of Melvin Ray and Ann Elizabeth (Kutz) Hamilton.
Hamilton, William Joseph was born on October 15, 1930 in Massillon, Ohio, United States. Son of Melvin Ray and Ann Elizabeth (Kutz) Hamilton.
Bachelor of Music, Heidelberg College, 1952. Master Music Education, Kent State University, 1961.
Director choral music, Plain Local Schools, Canton, Ohio., 1956-1969;
director speech and drama, Plain Local Schools, Canton, Ohio., 1957-1965;
professor music, Kent State University, Canton, 1969-1991;
professor emeritus, Kent State University, Canton, since 1991. Conductor Canton Civic Opera Company, 1969-1990, various school, college, church and community choral organizations. Musical and stage director local musical theatrical productions.
Organizer, conductor The Greater Canton Men's Chorus, 1992.
With United States Navy, 1952-1956. Member American Choral Conductors Association (state president 1972-1974), Music Educators National Conference, Masons.
Married Sally Ellen Bassett, June 20, 1954 (divorced 1985). Married Nancy Rae Wolgamott, January 4, 1986. Children: Christine Ann, William Donald.