Background
Ward, William Reed was born on May 20, 1918 in Norton, Kansas, United States. Son of Joseph Aloysius and Maude (Jones) Ward.
Ward, William Reed was born on May 20, 1918 in Norton, Kansas, United States. Son of Joseph Aloysius and Maude (Jones) Ward.
Bachelor of Music, Mus.Edn.B., University Kansas, 1941. Master of Music, Eastman School Music, 1942. Doctor of Philosophy, Eastman School Music, 1954.
Student, Charles S. Skilton. Student, L.E. Anderson. Student, Robert Palmer.
Student, Bernard Rogers. Student, Howard Hanson.
Instructor music, Colorado State University, 1942-1944;
assistant professor music, head composition and theory curriculum, Lawrence University, 1944-1947;
faculty, San Francisco State University, 1947-1988;
head music department, San Francisco State University, 1954-1969;
professor music, San Francisco State University, since 1959;
associate dean, San Francisco State University (School Creative Arts), 1977-1980. Lecturer panelist music Idyllwild Institute Arts. Lecturer panelist music California Music Teachers Association, Choral Condrs.
Guild California, American Guild Organists, Music Educators National Conference, Music Teachers National Association.
Member City of Burlingame Beautification Commission, since 1988. Member artistic advising committee Music at Kohl Mansion, since 1987. Member Association University Composers, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Music Teachers National Association, Music Educators National Conference, Choral Condrs.
Guild, American Association of University Professors.
Married Elizabeth Jane Adam, August 8, 1943. Children– Claudia Christine, Joseph Andrew, John David.