BIOGRAPHY
John H. Morton is a father of 2 and composer from Springfield, Missouri. He has over 300 published songs to his credit. He has written for several publishers, composed music for video, television, and radio. He enjoys tropical fish in his spare time. He actually prefers, snorkeling, but in Missouri, an aquarium is the next best thing! His favorite style of music is jazz, and if he could have only one food on a deserted desert island, he would choose asiago cheese bagels.
INTERVIEW
- Q. What is your most memorable musical experience?
- John H. Morton: “Conducting a 28 piece orchestra in the studio for the first time. It was exhilarating and terrifying to have world-class players sitting in front of me, expecting me to lead them.”
- Q. Why do you enjoy writing kids songs?
- John H. Morton: “It’s an opportunity to impact a person in a life-long way. We all remember songs from our childhood. What better songs to remember than ones which teach a life-changing principle. I want my songs to be rich in biblical content so God can use them over and over throughout the course of a life for His good and purpose.”
- Q. Describe your “heart” and attitude toward life:
- John H. Morton: “I want to always remember and be thankful to God and others who have shaped my life. I don’t expect to be known as ‘great,’ but I pray I can be known as hard working, faithful and gracious!”
