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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 A ...
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