FERRIS, William

(1937–2000)

• William Ferris was a liturgical musician and choral conductor. He served at several American cathedrals and was the first American to teach music at the Vatican.¹
• He founded the William Ferris Chorale, which specialized in new music and premiered more that 150 works by contemporary composers.²

Biography

1. “William Ferris, 63, Choirmaster and Composer,” The New York Times, May 19, 2000, accessed October 1, 2019, https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/19/arts/william-ferris-63-choirmaster-and-composer.html.
2. “William Ferris,” Cedille Records, accessed October 1, 2019, http://www.cedillerecords.org/artists/william-ferris.