Laurence Hamilton Morton was born on October 16, 1924, in Toronto, Ontario, the only child of Reverend Richard Morton and Mary Edith Ellison Hamilton. Laurence's mother passed away on May 16, 1947, in Lansing, Ontario, at the age of 64. He died on February 24, 2002, in Greenville, South Carolina, when he was 77 years old. He began teaching piano at Bob Jones University in 1956, and he taught there and was the chairman of the piano department until retirement in 2001. He married Anne McKenzie, also a seasoned piano faculty member. The two of them served as piano faculty members a total of 107 years.
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Laurence Hamilton Morton (October 16, 1924 - February 24, 2002) was a pianist and teacher, and chair of the Bob Jones University (Greenville, South Carolina) piano department for over 40 years. Among his former students some are notable conductors, concert pianists, composers, recording artists, deans, professors, ministers, church musicians and missionaries.
Morton remained an active performer well into his later years. Morton was known for his expertise in performing the piano music of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, often performing The Baby's Family. He also promoted the American publication of piano music by Polish composer Andrzej Dutkiewicz.
While a student at the Toronto Conservatory of Music, Morton studied briefly with Alberto Guerrero, who also taught Glenn Gould. Morton taught briefly at Texas Christian University before coming to Bob Jones University where spent the rest of his life.
Morton also taught summer sessions at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. One former ICA student, now serving on the BJU faculty, said, "He did not teach to live; he lived to teach."
Morton was married to Anne McKenzie, and they had a daughter, Barbara; all three became professional musicians.
A "Laurence Hamilton Morton Memorial Piano Scholarship" was established by the Greenville Music Teachers Association in his memory.
Obituary, Published in The Greenville News on Feb. 26, 2002
Laurence Hamilton Morton, 77, husband of Anne McKenzie Morton, of 9 Sennet Drive, died Feb. 24, 2002.
Born in Sudsbury, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Rev. Richard and Edith Hamilton Morton.
Mr. Morton retired from Bob Jones University in September, 2001, where he had taught piano since 1957 and was head of the Piano Department. He served 33 summers at the Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen, Mich., and was former state president of South Carolina Music Teachers. He was awarded the Order of the Palmetto.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Sam Summers, of Indianapolis, Ind; and two grandchildren, Victoria and Samantha Summers.
Memorial services will be Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the War Memorial Chapel at Bob Jones University. The family will receive friends following the service.
Funeral services and burial will be held Friday in Panama City, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Laurence Morton Memorial Piano Fund, Bob Jones University, 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, SC 29614. - The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive.
Tribute written by a friend:
Laurence Hamilton Morton (October 16, 1924 - February 24, 2002) was a pianist and teacher, and chair of the Bob Jones University (Greenville, South Carolina) piano department for over 40 years. Among his former students some are notable conductors, concert pianists, composers, recording artists, deans, professors, ministers, church musicians and missionaries.
Morton remained an active performer well into his later years. Morton was known for his expertise in performing the piano music of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, often performing The Baby's Family. He also promoted the American publication of piano music by Polish composer Andrzej Dutkiewicz.
While a student at the Toronto Conservatory of Music, Morton studied briefly with Alberto Guerrero, who also taught Glenn Gould. Morton taught briefly at Texas Christian University before coming to Bob Jones University where spent the rest of his life.
Morton also taught summer sessions at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. One former ICA student, now serving on the BJU faculty, said, "He did not teach to live; he lived to teach."
Morton was married to Anne McKenzie, and they had a daughter, Barbara; all three became professional musicians.
A "Laurence Hamilton Morton Memorial Piano Scholarship" was established by the Greenville Music Teachers Association in his memory.
Obituary, Published in The Greenville News on Feb. 26, 2002
Laurence Hamilton Morton, 77, husband of Anne McKenzie Morton, of 9 Sennet Drive, died Feb. 24, 2002.
Born in Sudsbury, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Rev. Richard and Edith Hamilton Morton.
Mr. Morton retired from Bob Jones University in September, 2001, where he had taught piano since 1957 and was head of the Piano Department. He served 33 summers at the Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen, Mich., and was former state president of South Carolina Music Teachers. He was awarded the Order of the Palmetto.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Sam Summers, of Indianapolis, Ind; and two grandchildren, Victoria and Samantha Summers.
Memorial services will be Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the War Memorial Chapel at Bob Jones University. The family will receive friends following the service.
Funeral services and burial will be held Friday in Panama City, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Laurence Morton Memorial Piano Fund, Bob Jones University, 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, SC 29614. - The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive.
Laurence Hamilton Morton was born on October 16, 1924, in Toronto, Ontario, the only child of Reverend Richard Morton and Mary Edith Ellison Hamilton. Laurence's mother passed away on May 16, 1947, in Lansing, Ontario, at the age of 64. He died on February 24, 2002, in Greenville, South Carolina, when he was 77 years old. He began teaching piano at Bob Jones University in 1956, and he taught there and was the chairman of the piano department until retirement in 2001. He married Anne McKenzie, also a seasoned piano faculty member. The two of them served as piano faculty members a total of 107 years.
Tribute written by a friend:
Laurence Hamilton Morton (October 16, 1924 - February 24, 2002) was a pianist and teacher, and chair of the Bob Jones University (Greenville, South Carolina) piano department for over 40 years. Among his former students some are notable conductors, concert pianists, composers, recording artists, deans, professors, ministers, church musicians and missionaries.
Morton remained an active performer well into his later years. Morton was known for his expertise in performing the piano music of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, often performing The Baby's Family. He also promoted the American publication of piano music by Polish composer Andrzej Dutkiewicz.
While a student at the Toronto Conservatory of Music, Morton studied briefly with Alberto Guerrero, who also taught Glenn Gould. Morton taught briefly at Texas Christian University before coming to Bob Jones University where spent the rest of his life.
Morton also taught summer sessions at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. One former ICA student, now serving on the BJU faculty, said, "He did not teach to live; he lived to teach."
Morton was married to Anne McKenzie, and they had a daughter, Barbara; all three became professional musicians.
A "Laurence Hamilton Morton Memorial Piano Scholarship" was established by the Greenville Music Teachers Association in his memory.
Obituary, Published in The Greenville News on Feb. 26, 2002
Laurence Hamilton Morton, 77, husband of Anne McKenzie Morton, of 9 Sennet Drive, died Feb. 24, 2002.
Born in Sudsbury, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Rev. Richard and Edith Hamilton Morton.
Mr. Morton retired from Bob Jones University in September, 2001, where he had taught piano since 1957 and was head of the Piano Department. He served 33 summers at the Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen, Mich., and was former state president of South Carolina Music Teachers. He was awarded the Order of the Palmetto.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Sam Summers, of Indianapolis, Ind; and two grandchildren, Victoria and Samantha Summers.
Memorial services will be Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the War Memorial Chapel at Bob Jones University. The family will receive friends following the service.
Funeral services and burial will be held Friday in Panama City, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Laurence Morton Memorial Piano Fund, Bob Jones University, 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, SC 29614. - The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive.
Tribute written by a friend:
Laurence Hamilton Morton (October 16, 1924 - February 24, 2002) was a pianist and teacher, and chair of the Bob Jones University (Greenville, South Carolina) piano department for over 40 years. Among his former students some are notable conductors, concert pianists, composers, recording artists, deans, professors, ministers, church musicians and missionaries.
Morton remained an active performer well into his later years. Morton was known for his expertise in performing the piano music of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, often performing The Baby's Family. He also promoted the American publication of piano music by Polish composer Andrzej Dutkiewicz.
While a student at the Toronto Conservatory of Music, Morton studied briefly with Alberto Guerrero, who also taught Glenn Gould. Morton taught briefly at Texas Christian University before coming to Bob Jones University where spent the rest of his life.
Morton also taught summer sessions at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. One former ICA student, now serving on the BJU faculty, said, "He did not teach to live; he lived to teach."
Morton was married to Anne McKenzie, and they had a daughter, Barbara; all three became professional musicians.
A "Laurence Hamilton Morton Memorial Piano Scholarship" was established by the Greenville Music Teachers Association in his memory.
Obituary, Published in The Greenville News on Feb. 26, 2002
Laurence Hamilton Morton, 77, husband of Anne McKenzie Morton, of 9 Sennet Drive, died Feb. 24, 2002.
Born in Sudsbury, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Rev. Richard and Edith Hamilton Morton.
Mr. Morton retired from Bob Jones University in September, 2001, where he had taught piano since 1957 and was head of the Piano Department. He served 33 summers at the Interlochen Arts Camp, Interlochen, Mich., and was former state president of South Carolina Music Teachers. He was awarded the Order of the Palmetto.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Sam Summers, of Indianapolis, Ind; and two grandchildren, Victoria and Samantha Summers.
Memorial services will be Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the War Memorial Chapel at Bob Jones University. The family will receive friends following the service.
Funeral services and burial will be held Friday in Panama City, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Laurence Morton Memorial Piano Fund, Bob Jones University, 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, SC 29614. - The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive.
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