Background
Hertel, William John was born on January 31, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Joseph and Caroline Theresa (Schmidt) Hertel.
Hertel, William John was born on January 31, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John Joseph and Caroline Theresa (Schmidt) Hertel.
Bachelor in Music Education, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1968. Master in Music Education, Illinois State University, 1974. Master in Education Administration, Northern Illinois University, 1985.
Band director, fine arts chair El Paso Community Unit District 375, Illinois, 1968—1973. Band director, music coordinator Sterling Community Unit District 5, 1973—1996. Band director Mattoon Community Unit District 2, 1996—2001.
Instructor, consultant Kidder Music Service, Inc., Sterling, 2001—2007. Owner Grace Notes Music Studio, Dixon, since 2007. Founder, chairman Sterling Festival of the Arts, 1974—1996.
Consultant Illinois State Board Education, 1975—1980. State chairman American Guild English Handbell Ringers, Illinois, 1980—1983. Guest lecturer in field.
Guest conductor, adjudicator, Illinois.
Member of Illinois Music Educators Association, Music Educators National Conference.
Married Janet Sue Hudson, June 14, 1969. 1 child John William.