Stanton was educated at Choristers' School, Salisbury Cathedral before undertaking an organ scholarship at Lancing College, Sussex.
During World War 1 years he raised money for wounded soldiers by giving organ recitals.
He served on several examining boards and was active in a number of musical societies.
Two motets for double choir (Sing We Triumphant Hymns of Praise and The Spacious Firmament on High) are considered notable.
[6] Stanton's father was a schoolmaster and he had a younger brother, Cyril, who was a Special Telegraphist during World War 1 and a self-taught pianist.