The Life of William Thomas McKinley
“Music is at once the product of feeling and knowledge, for it requires from its disciples, composers and performers alike, not only talent and enthusiasm, but also that knowledge and perception which are the result of protracted study and reflection.”
-William Thomas McKinley
One of the most highly regarded and well-known composers of his generation, McKinley learned both classical and jazz piano at a very early age, became a member of the American Federation of Musicians at twelve, and pursued a diverse and intensely active professional career in both fields. He composed over 300 works, is listed in The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, and has received commissions from the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society, the Fromm Foundation and the Naumburg Foundation.
Birth of William Thomas McKinley
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Start Saving for College
By the age of nine or ten, Tom’s playing had advanced to the point where he was able to play in local dance bands. Four nights a week after school and during the day on Saturdays, he would play at the Audrey Ann Dancing Studio. At age eleven he joined..Read More
Tom Applies To College
During his senior year, Torn prepared for college auditions. From the outset Tom based his college plans on those of his mentor, Johnny Costa—this included his first choice of school, his course of study, and even the teacher he would study with, if accepted. Therefore, he applied to Carnegie Tech..Read More
William Thomas McKinley Graduates from Carnegie Institute of Technology
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