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