Background
Schirmer, William Louis was born on February 25, 1941 in Cleveland. Son of Walter August and Ruth Hermoine Schirmer.
Schirmer, William Louis was born on February 25, 1941 in Cleveland. Son of Walter August and Ruth Hermoine Schirmer.
Bachelor of Science in music theory, Cleveland Institute of Music, 1963. Bachelor of Music in piano performances, Cleveland Institute of Music, 1964. Master of Music in composition, Eastman School of Music, 1966.
Doctor of Philosophy in composition, Ohio State University, 1971.
Associate professor music Tennessee Weslean College, Athens, Tennessee, 1970—1976. Assistant professor music University Cincinnati, Cincinnati, 1976—1978. Professor music Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida, since 1979.
Member of Delius Association of Florida.
Married Nadine Louise Morton, August 28, 1965. Children: Elisabeth, Mark, Rebecca.