William James Weisser

Background

Weisser, William James was born on February 7, 1948 in Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph Bartholemew Vincent and Mary Elizabeth (Baldwin) Weisser.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Westminster Choir College, 1970. Master in Sacred Music, Indiana University, 1975.

Career

Minister of music, 1st Presbyterian Church, Joliet, Illinois, 1970-1974; minister of music, White Memorial Presbyterian, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1974-1976; diaconal minister, Edenton St. United Methodist, Raleigh, since 1976. Member board education, board diaconal minister Edenton St. United Methodist, Raleigh, since 1976. Member board education, board diaconal minister, board worship North Carolina United Meth.Conf., Raleigh, since 1976.

Conductor N.E. Piedmont Chorale, 1991-1992, Raleigh Oratorio Society, 1992-1993. Founding director Children's Choir Duke Chapel,1994-. Conductor Capital Area Chorus.

Achievements

• William James Weisser has been listed as a noteworthy Music minister, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Guild Organists (dean 1971-1984), National Association Teachers Singing, Fellowship United Methodist Worship Music and Other Arts (board directors, representative since 1985, national vice president since 1989, interim executive secretary-treasurer since 1990, national president-elect 1991-1993, national president 1993-1995), American Choral Directors Association, American Guild English Handbell Ringers, Choristers Guild, Nats, Masons.

Interests

• Avocations: computers, records, tapes, compact discs, running, walking.

Connections

Married Anne Clendenin Ferree, October 1, 1977. 1 child, Chadwick Ferree.

Father:

Joseph Bartholemew Vincent Weisser

Mother:

Mary Elizabeth (Baldwin) Weisser

Spouse:

Anne Clendenin Ferree

child:

Chadwick Ferree Weisser