Background
Perry, William Wade was born on April 1, 1931 in Cameron, Texas, United States. Son of Wilson Wade and Lorene Inola (Hillegeist) Perry.
Perry, William Wade was born on April 1, 1931 in Cameron, Texas, United States. Son of Wilson Wade and Lorene Inola (Hillegeist) Perry.
Bachelor of Music in Education, North Texas State University, Denton, 1952. Master of Music in Education, North Texas State University, Denton, 1957. Doctor of Education, North Texas State University, Denton, 1966.
Director Band and orchestra public school, Beaumont, Texas, 1952—1958. Principal solo flutist Beaumont Symphony Orchestra, 1953—1958. Principal flutist Wichita (Kansas) Music Theatre, 1971—1983.
Piccoloist, flutist Wichita Symphony Orchestra, 1964—1974. Professor music Friends University, Wichita, from 1962. Musical director, conductor Friends University Community Symphony Orchestra, from 1962.
With Camerata Musica Chamber Orchestra, Wichita, 1980—1981. Board directors George B. Tack Flute Audition Committee. Served United States Army, 1953-1955.
Member of American Association of University Professors, Music Educators National Conference, Kansas Music Educators Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Married Alice Louise Field, December 22, 1953. Children: Elizabeth, Margaret, Edwin.