Background
Sullivan, Willie was born on August 28, 1937 in Datona Beach, Florida, United States. Son of Willie and Ruby (Reese) Sullivan.
Sullivan, Willie was born on August 28, 1937 in Datona Beach, Florida, United States. Son of Willie and Ruby (Reese) Sullivan.
Bachelor of Science, Florida A. & M. U., 1959; Master of Education, Xavier U., Cincinnati, 1973; Doctor of Education, U. Cincinnati, 1982.
Band director, Stone School, Melbourne, Florida, 1959-1968; band director, Linmoor Junior High School, Columbus, Ohio., 1968-1970; band director, East High School, Columbus, 1970-1974; assistant professor, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1974-1986; department chairman music, Elizabeth City (North Carolina) State University, since 1986. Adjudictor State of Ohio and United States National Drill Team championships, various schools universities. Clinician, guest conductor various high schools.
Member Pasquotank Arts Council, Elizabeth City, 1989. Board directors Northeastern Cultural Alliance, Elizabeth City, 1989. Program Approval team, North Carolina Department Public Instruction.
Member Music Educators National Autonomous System Networks, North Carolina Music Educators Association, North Carolina Association Music Schools (secretary-treasurer 1990-1992, Executive Board), Intercollegiate Music Association (board directors, president 1990-1992), College Band Dirs. National Association, Association Supervision and Curriculum Development, Music Club, Merry Makers, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Married Earline Hunter, March 27, 1944. Children: Bruce, Gina.