William Wright

William Wright is active in the RCCO as Recorder for Toronto Centre Executive Meetings, Chair of Historic Organ
Committee and Chair of National Competitions.

After studies in Germany he was appointed organist and choirmaster of Deer Park United Church where he served for
44 years. For 37 years he taught a variety of courses in the Faculty of Music including Choral Techniques, Harmony,
Sight-Singing & Ear Training, Keyboard Harmony, Organ Performance, Organ Literature, Organ Improvisation and
Organ Pedagogy.

He has published two books: “The Organ – The Instrument and its Literature” and “Increasing Harmonic Skills at the
Keyboard”. For 20 years he was organist of Victoria University (U of T) and for 15 years taught History of Church Music
for Toronto School of Theology. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity by Victoria University (University of
Toronto) in May of 2009.

Now retired, he plays occasional recitals and teaches privately.