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Hi, I’m Ernest Williams Jr., a dedicated music educator and church musician based in Baton Rouge. Over the past several decades, I’ve built and led music programs in churches, schools, and community centers, shaping countless students into confident performers and collaborative contributors. I’m passionate about thoughtful curriculum, mentorship, and fostering a love of music that lasts a lifetime. When I’m not directing choirs or rehearsing bands, I enjoy mentoring young teachers, designing engaging lessons, and serving my community through worship and outreach. I’d love to bring my experience in instrumental, vocal, and choral music to a new team that values character, discipline, and creativity.…Hi, I’m Ernest Williams Jr., a dedicated music educator and church musician based in Baton Rouge. Over the past several decades, I’ve built and led music programs in churches, schools, and community centers, shaping countless students into confident performers and collaborative contributors. I’m passionate about thoughtful curriculum, mentorship, and fostering a love of music that lasts a lifetime. When I’m not directing choirs or rehearsing bands, I enjoy mentoring young teachers, designing engaging lessons, and serving my community through worship and outreach. I’d love to bring my experience in instrumental, vocal, and choral music to a new team that values character, discipline, and creativity.

Ernest Williams, Jr.

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Hi, I’m Ernest Williams Jr., a dedicated music educator and church musician based in Baton Rouge. Over the past several decades, I’ve built and led music programs in churches, schools, and community centers, shaping countless students into confident performers and collaborative contributors. I’m passionate about thoughtful curriculum, mentorship, and fostering a love of music that lasts a lifetime. When I’m not directing choirs or rehearsing bands, I enjoy mentoring young teachers, designing engaging lessons, and serving my community through worship and outreach. I’d love to bring my experience in instrumental, vocal, and choral music to a new team that values character, discipline, and creativity.…Hi, I’m Ernest Williams Jr., a dedicated music educator and church musician based in Baton Rouge. Over the past several decades, I’ve built and led music programs in churches, schools, and community centers, shaping countless students into confident performers and collaborative contributors. I’m passionate about thoughtful curriculum, mentorship, and fostering a love of music that lasts a lifetime. When I’m not directing choirs or rehearsing bands, I enjoy mentoring young teachers, designing engaging lessons, and serving my community through worship and outreach. I’d love to bring my experience in instrumental, vocal, and choral music to a new team that values character, discipline, and creativity.

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Hi, I’m Ernest Williams Jr., a dedicated music educator and church musician based in Baton Rouge. Over the past several decades, I’ve built and led music programs in churches, schools, and community centers, shaping countless students into confident performers and collaborative contributors. I’m passionate about thoughtful curriculum, mentorship, and fostering a love of music that lasts a lifetime.

When I’m not directing choirs or rehearsing bands, I enjoy mentoring young teachers, designing engaging lessons, and serving my community through worship and outreach. I’d love to bring my experience in instrumental, vocal, and choral music to a new team that values character, discipline, and creativity.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Minister of Music at United Family Worship Center

September 1, 2020 - Present

Lead worship music program; plan services; coordinate musicians; provide musical direction.

Choir Director; Elementary Music Teacher at Southern University Laboratory School

August 1, 2012 - Present

Direct choir; teach elementary music; develop music programs.

Vice Principal; Piano Instructor at McKinley Middle Academic Magnet

August 1, 2009 - May 1, 2010

Administrative leadership; piano instruction; academic oversight.

Choral Director at Capitol Middle School

August 1, 2007 - May 1, 2009

Directed choral program; served as Fine Arts teacher.

Piano Teacher; Choir Director at Northdale Magnet Academy

January 1, 2007 - May 1, 2007

Piano instruction; also served as choir director.

Music Director; Piano Instructor; Curriculum Development Team; Educational Consultant at Baton Rouge Charter High School

August 1, 2004 - May 1, 2006

Music director for band and choir; piano instructor; curriculum development; educational consultant.

Minister of Music at New Sunlight Baptist Church

December 1, 2003 - April 1, 2007

Minister of Music.

General Music and Reading Teacher at Community School for Apprenticeship Learning

August 1, 2003 - August 1, 2004

General music and reading instruction.

Choral and Music Theatre Director at Glen Oaks High School

August 1, 2002 - May 1, 2003

Directed choral and music theatre; provided piano instruction.

Minister of Music at Plainview Church of Christ Holiness

June 1, 2000 - March 1, 2012

Minister of Music.

Dean of Students; Music Director for Band and Choir; Elementary Music Teacher; English I; Test Coordinator for GEE21; Teacher of the Year Award at Louisiana New School Academy

August 1, 1999 - May 1, 2002

Dean of Students; music director for band and choir; elementary music teacher; English I; GEE21 test coordinator; Teacher of the Year Award.

Music Director for All Bands and Choirs; Piano Instructor at Istrouma Middle Magnet School

August 1, 1996 - June 1, 1999

Directed all bands and choirs; piano instruction; earned superior ratings at festivals.

Band Director; Piano Instructor; Teacher; Teacher of the Year Nominee at Scotlandville Middle School

August 1, 1992 - May 1, 1993

Directed band; taught piano and social studies; Teacher of the Year nominee.

Student Band Teacher at Southern University Laboratory School

January 1, 1992 - May 1, 1992

Student band teaching.

Assistant Minister of Music, Organist and Choir Director at Greater New Guide Baptist Church