Background
Hart, William Sebastian was born on October 30, 1920 in Baltimore. Son of William Sebastian and Isabella Henrietta (Ornstein) Hart.
Hart, William Sebastian was born on October 30, 1920 in Baltimore. Son of William Sebastian and Isabella Henrietta (Ornstein) Hart.
Teacher's Certificate cum laude, Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, 1939. Bachelor, Johns Hopkins University, 1940. Doctor of Philosophy, Golden State University, 1956.
Doctor of Music, Allen University, Columbia, South Carolina, 1958. Doctor of Humane Letters, Mount St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Maryland, 1962. Doctor of Laws, University Texas, San Antonio, 1965.
Member faculty Peabody Conservatory of Music, 1939-1962. Teacher Baltimore public schools, 1939-1952. 1st chair musician Baltimore Symph ony Orchestra, 1939-1958.
Conductor Baltimore Bureau Music, 1947-1958. Member faculty Morgan State College, 1962-1965, Baltimore College Commerce, 1958-1975. Radio, then television commentator, 1939-1969.
Founder, 1958; since museum director Gettysburg (Pennsylvania) Symphony Orchestra. Guest conductor Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, 1965, 69, 78, 83, National Symphony Orchestra, 1969, London Philharmonic Orchestra, 1983, London Mozart Players, 1983. Professional lecturer.
Member American Musicol. Society, Baltimore County History Society (president 1963-1965, 68-70) Clubs: Johns Hopkins Faculty.
Married Regina Margaret Litsch, April 10, 1950 (deceased November 17, 1985).