William R. Hall is Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at Dana College. He serves as Conductor of the Concert Band, teaches conducting and upper level music education courses, and instructs the Low Brass Studio. He earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from The Ohio State University in 1970 and a Master of Music in Trombone Performance from Catholic University of America in 1980. Prof. Hall is a candidate for the Ph. D. in Music Education at Kent State University specializing in Instrumental Conducting and Curriculum.

For 15 years, Hall was a public school music educator in Ohio, teaching vocal, general, and instrumental music in grades K-12. Both his concert and marching bands consistently received Superior ratings in local, district, state, and regional competitions. Prof. Hall is a respected solo and ensemble, marching band, and concert band adjudicator, and is in frequent demand as a clinician and guest conductor.

In 1974, William Hall became a member of The United States Army Band (Pershing’s Own), serving as a trombonist in the Ceremonial Band. From 1976 to 1981, He toured the the continental United States, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as Assistant Principal Trombone of The United States Army Field Band, and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his meritorious service. He was also a bass trombonist with the Canton (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra and The American Wind Symphony Orchestra. Currently, Hall performs as principal euphonium with the Nebraska Wind Symphony.

William Hall’s professional memberships include Music Educators National Conference, Nebraska Music Educators Association, the national music honorary Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kapp Kappa Psi, Nebraska State Bandmasters Association, American School Band Directors Association, College Band Directors National Association, and The International Society for the Promotion and Investigation of Wind Band Music. Prof. Hall serves the profession as Vice President of the Nebraska chapter of the international bandmasters fraternity Phi Beta Mu, and as Chair of College/University Affairs for the Nebraska Music Educators Association.

William R. Hall
whall@acad2.dana.edu
402-426-7902
Office: MFAC 106