BILL
co-director
BILL |
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| Born: | 1927 |
| Where: | Benton Harbor, Michigan |
| Grew Up: | Benton Harbor |
| Ancestry: | England |
| College: | Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. Bachelor of Music and Masters |
| Military: | West Coast Air Force Band for three years |
| Also Lived: | Evert, MI |
| Occupation: | Band director, teaching at all levels from elementary through high school. Now a volunteer with the YMCA International and also Chairman for the retired members of the Arizona Music Educators Association. |
| Family: | Married to Eileen, who also graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Music degree and then from ASU with a Masters. They have two sons both living in the Valley. Bill Jr. teaches choral music and Kevin is a tire contractor. Their daughter Heather lives in California. They have four grandchildren. |
Bill first played saxophone in the 5th grade at school and continued through high school. In college he learned to play all the instruments as part of his degree course and was in the college band throughout. In 1995 Bill was asked to be a part of the organization of DFNHB from the start as a co-director and he helped the new players settle in. He is also an active member of the Epworth Methodist Church.
| Quote: | I plan to find some hobbies when I retire from all my activities |