J. Emory D. Shaw (1863 – June 10, 1943) was an American musician, educator, and academic administrator. He served as the musical director of Wilson College, president of Kee Mar College, and director of fine arts at Southwestern University. Early life and education J. Emory Shaw was born in Baltimore in 1863. He began to study the piano at the age of 15, and at 19 he took up vocal instruction for which he had the strongest predilection. At his parents' request, he continued studying piano and theory. Shaw received private instruction at home and abroad. Career Shaw relocated to Richmond, Virginia. There, he became director of the Philharmonic Orchestra and Southern Women's College. Later, he became musical director of Wilson College. Shaw retired as musical director in 1905. He served as organist of the Falling Spring Presbyterian Church from 1895 to 1905. In 1906, Shaw became president of Kee Mar College. By November 1906, he reported issues with nervous prostration. Shaw resigned in April 1907 due to his health issues. Shaw was the head master and teacher of voice and organ in the Paris Texas School of Singing and Organ Instruction. In 1912, Shaw became director of fine arts at Southwestern University. He was also the director of the choir of the First Methodist church in Georgetown, Texas. Shaw was a vocalist specialized in voice culture, conductor, and organist. He was experienced in orchestra and the art of instrumentation. For a short time, Shaw was a baritone of the Boston Ideal Opera Company. He produced an opera that was well received by the press and public. While Shaw has written a number of songs and sacred pieces, he devoted most of his time to composing larger instrumental forms. In 1935, Shaw received an honorary Ll.D. from Trinity University in recognition of his service to his field. Personal life Shaw's first wife was a noted vocalist. He was married to Mrs. Ralph Mason of La Porte, and E. Winfred Shaw of Cleveland Ohio. Shaw and Mason had 2 children. Shaw died the morning of June 10, 1943. References 1863 births 1943 deaths Musicians from Baltimore Musicians from Richmond, Virginia 19th-century American composers 20th-century American composers American male composers American music educators American academic administrators Heads of universities and colleges in the United States American organists American baritones 19th-century American male opera singers 20th-century American male opera singers Singers from Maryland