Conductor William "Bill" Ackerman has been the conductor of the Columbia Community Band since its inception in 1981. He is now retired after 31 years as a band director and music administrator in Lexington District Two. He holds bachelors and masters degrees in music education from the University of South Carolina. He is a member of the SC Band Directors Association Hall of Fame, the SC Music Educators Association Hall of Fame, the SC chapter of Phi Beta Mu Bandmasters Fraternity Hall of Fame, and is a three-time recipient of the National Band Association "Citation of Excellence." He currently serves as the executive secretary/treasurer of the SC Band Directors Association.     Assistant Conductor Charles T. "Tim" Franklin served as the Director of Bands at Columbia High School (SC), Irmo High School (SC), South Lakes High School (VA), and James Madison High School (VA). He also served as Director of Bands and Orchestras at the Frederick County Visual and Performing Arts Academy (MD). Bands under his direction have performed at the National Concert Band Festival, the MENC National Convention, the Southern Conductors Symposium at the University of Southern Mississippi, and the University of SC Concert Band Clinic. Concert and marching bands under Tim Franklin's direction have won numerous 1st Place Awards, Grand Championships and also represented SC in the 1993 Presidential Inaugural Parade. Under his direction, the Irmo Marching Band was a top 10 finalist at the Bands of America Grand Nationals in 1991 and 1992. Mr. Franklin is a five-time recipient of the National Band Associations "Citation of Excellence" and the ASBDA "Outstanding Young Band Director" for South Carolina and the Southeastern United States. Board of Directors President Bob Taylor (Flute) Vice President Glynn Keisler (Oboe) President Elect Sheila Snow (Clarinet) Secretary Betty Myers (Flute) Treasurer Eileen Appleby (Clarinet) Member-At-Large Doug Martin (Trumpet) Member-At-Large Myrna Mattos (Flute) Personnel Manager Valerie Ward (Flute) Equipment Manager Richard Dixon (Bass Clarinet) Conductor William Ackerman Assistant Conductor Tim Franklin Webmaster Payne Seal (Tuba) Membership Directory

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