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William Konrad Hartmann, born William E Hartmann, Jr in San Angelo, Texas, is a composer, songwriter, and studio musician. He has lived in Fort Worth since the age of two and is a graduate of Texas Christian University (1989).

Konrad studied piano under Q’zella Oliver Jeffus (Fort Worth), and organ with Dr. Emmet G. Smith (TCU). He worked as a Lutheran church organist from ages 12 to 25, toured as an entertainer for 13 years, and has since concentrated on studio recording and composition.

Konrad has composed for television and radio, and written in several genres including pop, rock, country, Christian, Christmas, commercial, and theatrical. He has been a musician, arranger, producer, and engineer on hundreds of records.

Konrad’s current focus is composing music for symphony orchestras. His style is modern Neo-Romantic, with emphasis on strong melodies and musical narrative. His tone poems can be performed as absolute music but are accompanied by photographs and original art that can be projected during performance to enhance the audience experience.

Konrad has also worked in technology, serving as Chief Designer for a mainframe software product line at IBM, Technology Program Manager at Bank of America, and a consultant at the Department of Defense (AAFES).

Konrad holds a third-degree black belt from the World Tae Kwon Do Federation.