CONTACT INFORMATION
Director of Bands
Ms. Rose Diaz
Email: rose_diaz@abss.k12.nc.us
About
Rose Diaz is a native of the Cameron, NC area. Diaz recently graduated from the UNC Greensboro School of Music with her Bachelor of Arts in Music Education in the Spring of 2022. Her teaching philosophy is that music can be for everyone while still maintaining high standards. Diaz is also involved with the Young Musicians of Alamance where she teaches elementary level music students. She is always interested in doing what is best for her students as well as the community that supports the Williams Band Program.
About
Brian Porterfield has taught color guard for about 6 years. This includes 4 years at Williams High School and 6 years at Western Alamance High School. He is a graduate of Western Carolina University Honors College where he marched with the “Pride of the Mountains” marching band and served as a Staff Coordinator in 2015. Brian also participated in the Cat House Band while at WCU and is an alumnus of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity. In addition to teaching color guard, Brian also is and has been the drill designer for various marching organizations across North Carolina, including Williams, Western Alamance, Southern Alamance, and Salisbury High Schools.