Background
Schaffer, William D. was born on March 21, 1964 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Ula Edward and Elizabeth J. Schaffer.
Schaffer, William D. was born on March 21, 1964 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Ula Edward and Elizabeth J. Schaffer.
Bachelor in Music Education, Southeast Mississippi State University, 1993. Master of Music in Performance, Arkansas State University, 1997.
Director bands Portageville (Missouri) Schools, 1993—1996, Elsberry (Missouri) Schools, 1996—1997. Educational consultant Brook Mays Music, O'Fallon, 1997—2000. Director bands Wright City (Missouri) Schools, since 2000.
Drill designer Drills Concepts, Elsberry, since 1996. Director Cotton Bowl Grand Champion Band, 2005. Staff sergeant United States Army, 1986-1990.
City alderman City of Wright City, since 2003. Member of Missouri Music Educators, Missouri Bandmasters Association.
Married Jennifer Charissa Smotherman, June 11, 1986. Children: Douglas J., Conner Lee.