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 serves as the assistant conductor of the band. He has enjoyed a career in music education that includes performance, conducting, adjudication, and supervision. A former director of the James Madison High School Band (Vienna, VA) and the Irmo High School Band, Mr. Franklin is presently employed by the Robert Luce Law Firm. Board of Directors President Angie Dear (Clarinet) Vice President Phil Fuller (Trumpet) President Elect Glynn Keisler (Oboe) Secretary Betty Myers (Flute) Treasurer Eileen Appleby (Clarinet) Member-At-Large Franklin Buie (Alto Clarinet) Member-At-Large Bob Taylor (Flute) Personnel Manager Valerie Ward (Flute) Conductor William Ackerman Assistant Conductor Tim Franklin Webmaster Payne Seal (Tuba) Membership Directory

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