William Gillock
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William L Gillock (July 1, 1917 – September 7, 1993) was an American music educator noted for his many pedagogical piano compositions. Because of the melodic strength of his music he has sometimes been called "the Schubert of children's composers".[1]
Gillock was born in La Russell, Missouri and began taking an interest in the piano from the age of three.[2] He studied art at Central Methodist College, where his music teacher was Nannie Louise Wright.[3] After graduating he moved to New Orleans, setting up his own teaching studio there. He later moved again to Dallas, where he concentrated on composing and adjudicating.[4]
Gillock received multiple honours from the National Federation of Music Clubs, and his teaching pieces gained widespread popularity beyond the US, especially in Japan and Germany. He died in Dallas on September 7, 1993.[5]
