William Gillock

William Gillock (July 1, 1917 - September 7, 1993) was an American composer. He was born in La Russell, Missouri. He taught music and composed piano music.
Early life and education.
Gillock studied music at Central Methodist College (called Central College at that time), in Fayette, Missouri. His instructor was N. Louise Wright.
Later life.
He moved to New Orleans as a young man. He taught music there for many years. Later, he stopped teaching and moved to Texas. In Texas, "
he was the first and only judge for the first twenty-one years of the Junior Pianists’ Guild, which involved over fourteen hundred students." 
Music.
Gillock wrote piano music for children. Some of his compositions were solo pieces, and some were ensemble pieces. He taught music at many workshops. Because his music was very melodic, he was called "the Schubert of children’s composers." 
His music is often played at piano festivals.
Honors.
Gillock was given the Award of Merit for Service to American Music by the National Federation of Music Clubs five times. 
Later life and death.
He died in Dallas on September 7, 1993. 
Legacy.
In March 2018, the AADGT held a piano competition in honor of Gillock. 
The ABRSM exam syllabus includes his works.