Background
Latham, William Peters was born on January 4, 1917 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of Lawrence L. and Eugenia (Peters) Latham.
Latham, William Peters was born on January 4, 1917 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Son of Lawrence L. and Eugenia (Peters) Latham.
Student, Asbury College, Wilmore, Kentucky, 1935. Student, Cincinnati Conservatory Music, 1938. Bachelor of Science in Music Education, University Cincinnati, 1938.
Bachelor of Music, College Music Cincinnati, 1940. Master of Music, College Music Cincinnati, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, Eastman School Music, 1951.
Pupil composition with, Eugene Goossens. Pupil composition with, Howard Hanson. Pupil composition with, Herbert Elwell.
Member of faculty, N. Texas State Teachers College, 1938-1939; member of faculty, Eastern Illinois State Teachers College, 1946; member of faculty, State College Iowa, 1946-1965; professor music, State College Iowa, 1959-1965; professor composition, School Music, U. N. Texas, Denton, 1965-1984; director graduate studies, School Music, U. N. Texas, 1969-1984; distinguished professor, School Music, U. N. Texas, 1978-1984; professor emeritus, School Music, U. N. Texas, since 1984.
Served to Second lieutenant Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (annual awards since 1962), College Museum Society, Phi Mu Alpha, Pi Kappa Lambda.
Married Joan Seyler, April 18, 1946. Children: Leslie Virginia, William Peters, Carol Jean.