Background
Durrett, William Ward was born on June 23, 1950 in Lakewood, Ohio, United States. Son of William R. and Elizabeth Durrett.
Durrett, William Ward was born on June 23, 1950 in Lakewood, Ohio, United States. Son of William R. and Elizabeth Durrett.
Bachelor of Science, Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois, 1976. Postgraduate, VanderCook College, Chicago, 1986.
Regional sales manager, McCormick Enterprises, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 1976-1980;
educational director, Slingerland Drums, Niles, Illinois, 1980-1983;
private practice music educator, Glenview, Illinois, 1983-1986;
admissions director, VanderCook College, since 1986. Orginator indoor marching percussion festival, 1979. Owner W.D.P. Music Ltd., Glenview, since 1983.
Clinician, consultant Yamaha International, Grand Rapids, Michigan, since 1985.
Senior deacon New Life Lutheran Church, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 1979-1981. Served with United States Navy, 1971-1974. Member Percussive Arts Society (president Illinois chapter 1982-1983, national board directors since 1986), Center State Judges Association, Bands of America Judges Association.
Married Chris Scott, July 21, 1979.