Brady Massey, director or bands at Williams Baptist University, recently had a piece of band music published. The work is entitled “In A Better Place.” This piece was commissioned by the Marion High School Band in Arkansas, under the direction of Brandon Robinson. It was written as a memorial to Thad Williams, the late husband…
New Band Member! Lauren Pickett (seated, center) signs her commitment with the WBU band program. Seated beside her are parents Arden & Barbara Koyle. Standing (left to right): Dr. Stan Norman, WBU president, Brady Massey, director of bands, Wyatt Koyle, Lauren’s brother, and Dr. Brad Baine, academic dean. Lauren Pickett, a percussionist from Piggott High…
The new Williams Baptist University band has signed its first recruit. Ashlyn Marlow of Pocahontas, Ark., signed her agreement to play in the Williams band during a ceremony Wednesday, March 7, in WBU’s Swaim Administration Building. “This is a special day, and it’s great that we can begin by signing an All-State clarinet player. I’m…
Williams Baptist University has a director for its new band program. Brady Massey, director of bands at Pocahontas High School for the past two decades, will lead the Williams band program as it launches next fall. “It’s exciting because it’s a new program for the university and a new adventure for me. The university has…
Students at Williams Baptist University can count on tuition staying the same next year, following action by the WBU Board of Trustees on Friday, Sept 15. The board also approved the launch of a new band program that will begin next year. The Williams board, meeting in regular session, voted to freeze tuition for the…
