Krystal Williams is a dedicated and passionate music educator with 18 years of experience shaping the musical journeys of students and future educators. A Maryland native, she is a proud graduate of Morgan State University and the College of Notre Dame of Maryland.
Currently, Ms. Williams serves as a Music Education Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where she mentors and prepares the next generation of music educators and serves as a departmental guest conductor. Additionally, she holds the role of Band Director at Suitland High School’s Creative, Performing, and Visual Arts Program, part of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). Under her leadership, Suitland’s band program thrives as a hub of artistic excellence, inspiring students to develop their musical talents and leadership skills.
Ms. Williams has been a strong advocate for incorporating music technology into music education. She has previously served as the Large Ensemble Chair and Music Technology Chair for the Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA), where she played a vital role in advancing technological integration in music programs across the state as well as organizing the Maryland Honor Ensembles. Mrs. Williams has adjudicated several large ensemble assessments, solo and ensemble adjudications and conducted honor bands in her home state of Maryland as well as abroad.
Mrs. Williams is currently the Eastern Division Chair for the Dr. Williams P. Foster Initiative giving annual grants to Band Directors from East Coast voted to have made a large impact in their communities given at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Mrs. Williams is a proud chartermember of the Kappa Xi Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity. She serves as an education committee member for Phi Beta Mu International Band Masters Fraternity representing the Alpha Iota Chapter of which she is a charter member. In previous years she has served as the professional development chair for the Association of Black Women Band Directors and on the Special grants committee for Women Band Directors International. Through her work as an educator and active clinician, she has empowered educators and students alike to leverage digital tools for enhanced musical creativity and learning.
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Woodwind Methods
Education
B.A. in Music and graduate studies, Morgan State University
M.A. in Teaching, College of Notre Dame Maryland