Background
Sasser, William Gray was born on July 25, 1927 in Wilson, North Carolina, United States. Son of Oscar William and Nell Gray (Wilkerson) Sasser.
Sasser, William Gray was born on July 25, 1927 in Wilson, North Carolina, United States. Son of Oscar William and Nell Gray (Wilkerson) Sasser.
Bachelor, University North Carolina, 1947. Master of Arts, University North Carolina, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, University North Carolina, 1960.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), North Carolina Wesleyan College, 1985.
December, 1955; children— C. David, Paul West. Bachelor of Arts, University North Carolina, 1947, Master of Arts, 1949, Doctor of Philosophy, 1960. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), North Carolina Wesleyan College, 1985. Choral director Landon High School, Jacksonville, Florida, 1955-1957, Church Good Shepherd, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, 1966-1985.
Instructor Jacksonville College Music, 1955-1957.
Graduate instructor U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1957-1960. Chairman music department North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, 1960-1985, professor emeritus, since 1985.
Professional pianistwith various orchestras. Contributor articles to museum journals Board of directors Rocky Mount Arts Center, 1970-1974.
Board directors Rocky Mount Arts Center, 1970—1974. Member of Music Educators National Association, Music Teachers National Association, North Carolina Music Educators Association (choral clinician 1968-1973), North Carolina Music Teachers Association (president 1967-1969, piano clinician 1963-1985, President's award 1984).
Married Thelma Margarita Paiewonsky. Children: C. David, Paul West. Bachelor of Arts, University North Carolina, 1947, Master of Arts, 1949, Ph.