Born: April 2, 1920, Atlantic, Iowa. |
Son of George Washington and Ethel Horn Reynolds, and nephew to Isham E. Reynolds, William was educated at Oklahoma Baptist University, Southwest Missouri State College (AB 1942), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MSM 1945), North Texas State College (MM 1946), Westminster Choir College, and the George Peabody College for Teachers (EdD 1961). While a student, he was a part time church music director for seven years, then served as minister of music at the First Baptist Church, Ardmore, Oklahoma (1946-7); and the First Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (1947-55). In 1955, he joined the Church Music Department of the Baptist Sunday School Board in Nashville, Tennessee, rising to department head in 1971. He also served as music director for meetings of the Southern Baptist Convention, the Baptist World Alliance, and the Baptist Youth World Conference. He composed and arranged a variety of sacred music. His works include:
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