About Mr. W.

 

James K. Williams, Mr. W., received two (2) Bachelor of Music Education degrees, one from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and a latter one from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana. Mr. W. holds a Master of Information Systems Management degree from the University of Phoenix. Mr. W. has also pursued additional coursework on both the graduate and undergraduate level at the University of New Orleans, Louisiana State University, and Nicholas State University.

While in college Mr. W. taught two (2) undergraduate courses. (1)USL: remedial music theory and vocal techniques for piano majors taking choir, Dr. Wm. Hienz, supervisor, and (2) UNO: low brass for music education majors, Prof. Milton Busch, supervisor. Mr. W. was a Senator in the S.G.A. at USL, founded the USL men’s chorus, a club that Dr. Wm. Hienz added to the ensembles offered for credit. While at USL, Mr. W. hosted a radio show on KRVS, the National Public Radio station affiliate in Lafayette, served as President of the student MENC, and Secretary for Phi Mu Alpha, Delta Epsilon Chapter. Mr. W. has composed and arranged musical works for contemporary choreography selections, concert band, and other ensembles.

Mr. W.. has attended numerous workshops, seminars, and mini courses on various aspects of learning theory, reading, discipline based arts education, instrumental and vocal music, and other aspects of education.

 

Affiliations

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Music Educators National Conference, Louisiana Music Education Association, District 7 Band Director’s Association, Louisiana Band Masters Association