BOSTON, Nov. 13, 1998 -- William G. Morton, Jr., chairman and CEO of the Boston Stock Exchange, has been appointed to the Berklee College of Music Board of Trustees. The appointment was announced by William M. Davis, Senior Vice President of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, and trustee board chair of Berklee.

Morton is an accomplished, 38-year veteran of the securities industry. He has steered the day to day operation and strategic direction of the Boston Stock Exchange since 1985, when he was named chairman and CEO.

Berklee President Lee Eliot Berk welcomed Mr. Morton to the Berklee community, commenting "Bill Morton brings to Berklee a background in both finance and community organizations that will be an invaluable asset to our leadership at the trustee level."

In addition to his distinguished work in the securities industry, Morton is a director of several corporations and civic organizations, including Tandy Corporation, Morgan Stanley Asset Management, Inc., The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Inc., and The Bostonian Society. Recently he was elected to the City of Boston's Year 2000 Planning Commission. Morton is actively involved in the alumni and trustee affairs of his undergraduate alma mater, Dartmouth College. He also received an MBA from New York University.

A music lover at an early age, Morton began playing drums when he was 3 years old. "Music--specifically, jazz music--has played a big part in my life. I began life as a drummer and have been a follower and advocate of jazz ever since," he said. "As a 14-year Back Bay resident, I've become familiar with Berklee through meeting a number of students and hearing their music. The school is doing a great job, and I'm looking forward to being more actively involved."

Founded in 1945, Berklee College of Music has been advancing careers in contemporary music for more than 50 years. The world's largest independent college of music, Berklee has a multicultural enrollment of over 2,900 students, 40 percent of whom are international. The college's alumni include some of the most respected figures in contemporary music, including many multi-Grammy award winners.

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Sarah Godcher, publicist
Berklee College of Music
(617) 747-2658 or sgodcher@berklee.edu