Bill Lawing

J. Estes Millner Professor of Music
Sloan Music Center 109

P. O. Box 7131
Davidson, NC 28035-7131
704.894.2354
704.894.2593 (fax)

FEDEX/UPS
209 Ridge Road
Davidson, NC 28036-7131

William Lawing received his B.A. degree from Davidson College, and his M.M. and D.M.A. degrees in trumpet performance at The Cleveland Institute of Music.  He returned to his alma mater to teach in 1976.  He is the Millner Professor of Music, where he directs the various instrumental ensembles, supervises the electronic music studio and teaches a variety of courses.

He has performed with orchestras throughout the region.  He has appeared as soloist with the Charlotte Symphony, the Charlotte Pops Orchestra, and the Chamber Orchestra of Macau.  He has performed on several occasions with the Cleveland Orchestra, including several concerts in Carnegie Hall.  Currently, he performs primarily as a solo and chamber performer.  He is a member of Carolina Brass, a brass quintet, and has released a recording with that group.  He has made five performing and teaching trips to Hong Kong, giving recitals, performing concertos, and serving as conductor and brass instructor of the Hong Kong Youth Music Camp.  Dr. Lawing's professional activities away from Davidson have included conducting the CPCC Community Concert Band, and directing instrumental activities for the Music and Worship Conferences of the Presbyterian Church, USA, from 1989-96.

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