NEW ORLEANS, La., June 4 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release:
As part of its transition to LSU New Orleans, the University of New Orleans announced today the hiring of acclaimed New Orleans music educator and band leader Eddie Williams Jr. as the university's new band director, marking the relaunch of a marching band program for the institution. The last time the Privateers had a marching band was in the 1970's.
Williams brings more than two decades of experience in music education, performance leadership and program development, including leadership roles at West Jefferson High School and the nationally recognized "Marching 100" at St. Augustine High School.
The creation of a marching band program represe...