William Thomas Walker

Background

Walker, William Thomas was born on February 6, 1953 in Columbus, Mississippi, United States. Son of James Anderson and Alta Bell Walker.

Education

Bachelor of Music, University of Southern Mississippi, 1974; Master of Music, North Texas State University, 1976; Doctor of Arts, U. Northern Colorado, 1988.

Career

Instructor, U. Center Florida, Orlando, 1978-1979; graduate assistant, U. Northern Colorado, Greeley, 1979-1981; associate professor, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, since 1981. Director The Collegians, Stillwater, since 1981. Trombonist American's Junior Miss Pagenat, Mobile, Alabama, 1973-1989.

Music consultant in field. Composer, producerOkla. State University, Stillwater, 1986.

Achievements

• William Thomas Walker has been listed as a notable Musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Advisor Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Stillwater, 1985-1990. Music consultant The Salvation Army, Oklahoma City, since 1983. Member American Federation Musicians, International Association Jazz Educators, International Trombone Association, The Salvation Army Territorial Music Committee.

Interests

• Avocations: family, golf, tennis, fishing, wood working.

Connections

Married Janet Lynn McNellage, December 20, 1975. Children: Cameron Thomas, Collin Jeffrey, Brynn Leigh.

Father:

James Anderson Walker

Mother:

Alta Bell Walker

Spouse:

Janet Lynn McNellage

child:

Brynn Leigh Walker

child:

Collin Jeffrey Walker

child:

Cameron Thomas Walker