William J. Pharris

Total Years Teaching

33

Total Years Teaching in Georgia

26

Colleges and Universities

1956 Florida State University, Bachelor of Music

1982 Columbus College, Master of Education

1967 Columbus College, 60 Hours Administration

Teaching Experience

1956-1959 Columbus Junior High School, Band Director

1959-1964 Arnold Junior High, Band Director

1973-1978 Glenwood School (Phenix City), Band/Choral Director

1978-1979 East Rome High School, Band Director

1979-1980 Riverdale Senior High School, Band Director

1980-1986 Hardaway High School, Band Director

1986-1988 Glenwood School, Assistant Headmaster and Director of Development

1988-1990 Albany High School, Band Director

1990-1998 Norcross High School, Band Director

Other Music Related Experiences

Brevard Music Center, Wind Ensemble Conductor/Teacher-Aide Coordinator;

Columbus College, Adjunct Faculty

Bob Barr Community Band, Director

Sherwood Methodist Church, Choir Director

Epworth UMC, Choir Director and Organist

First Baptist Church Phenix City, Director of Choirs and Youth

Second Avenue UMC, Choir Director

Professional Organizations

Kappa Kappa Psi

Phi Beta Mu

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia

American School Band Directors Association

Georgia Music American Youth Symphony and Chorus Board of Directors

National Band Association

Georgia Music Educators Association (Band Division Chair, All-State Chair, District Chair)

Music Educators National Conference (NAfME)

John Philip Sousa Foundation Sudler "Flag of Honor" Selection Committee

Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Board

Awards and Recognitions

Clinician and adjudicator of marching and concert festivals throughout Southeast

Consistent Superior ratings at District and State Festivals

National Band Association Citation of Excellence

MidWest National Band and Orchestra Clinic Medal of Honor

Top Teacher Award at Hardaway High School

Sudler Order of Merit of the John Philip Sousa Foundation

John Philip Sousa Foundation Bandworld Legion of Honor

Performing Group Recognitions

Arnold Jr. High Band marched in Governor Carl Sanders' Inaugural Parade

Hardaway Band performed at MidWest, Mid-East, MENC Conference, GMEA Inservice Conference, Sudler Flag of Honor

Norcross Band Sudler Flag of Honor, Southeastern United States Concert Band Clinic

Year Inducted

2012

Sponsor

Ronald J. Evans