MUSICAL EDUCATION: Received Drum Tuition from Jess Zapia and Merv Dick at Bradman Music Studios 1975-1980. Studied Drums with David Jones at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, 1986-1987. Bill has also studied with Mark Bowden, Mitch Farmer and Andrew Gander. Currently Bill is studying with Jim Piesse.

PUBLICATIONS: READING RHYTHM-FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS First edition published in 1992- Second edition published in 1993 - Third edition published in 1998 - Fourth edition published in 1999 with optional CD accompaniment - Fifth edition published in 2002 with CD accompaniment included.

PRODUCED: The Gospel Experience, Live At The Harbourside Brasserie CD & VIDEO, recorded live October 1999 - Menai City Church Christmas CD recorded December 2000.

TEACHING HISTORY: Currently teaching drums at Saint Ignatius' College Riverview (since 1992), Penshurst Girls High School (since 1994), Engadine West Public School (since 2001) and at home studio (since 1987).

Has also taught at the followirg schools: Head of drum department, principal examiner and curriculum co-ordinator at the Australian Institute of Music 1993-1995. Head of drum department at Saint Josephs College 1997, Padstow Heights Primary School 1996-1997, Peakhurst High School 1990-1993, Connell's Point Primary School since 1990-1997, Moorefield Girl's High School 1991, Lombardo Music Centre Rockdale 1988-'91 & 1995-'97, Rock Music Bankstown 1988-1989,

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY: Has worked professionally since the age of 14 as a freelance drummer, in various clubs, venues and studios. Following are some of the many bands, artists and musicians Bill has enjoyed working with:

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS: Andrae Crouch, Sandra Crouch, Ron Kenoly, Howard McCrary, Linda McCrary, Olivia McClurkin Tata Vega, Ricky Grundy, Ruckins McKinley, Benny Hinn, Darlene Zschech, Geoff Bullock, Tim Uluirewa, Ruckins McKinley, Francis Yip, Max Bygraves, Johnny Tillotson, and various other artists from Europe.

AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS: Mark Williams, Debbie Byrne, David Atkins, Normie Rowe, Simon Gallaher, Su Cruikshank, Jacki Love, Toni Perrin, Belinda Emmett, Erana Clark, Barry Leaf, Harry Rivers, Jeff Duff, Kimi Tupea, David McCleod, Bert Newton, Don Lane, Barry Crocker, Tony Pantano, Jon St Peeters, ShBoom, Maria Venuti, John Rowles, Tania Rowles, Kamahl, Mark Kristian, Rikki Organ, Neil Hanson, Liz Taylor, Johnny Young, Jane Scali, John Bowles, Marty Rhone, Tracy Ellis, Judy Stone, Little Patti, Lucky Starr, Sandy Scott, Lonnie Lee, Jay Justin, Dee Donovan, Leslie Barlow, Darlene Zschech, Christine Moussa, Debra Feleta, Dianne Lavell, Karen Beckett, Jenny Andrews, Morgan Kent, Greg Doolan, John Charter, Warren Williams and Family, John McDonald, Roy Cooper, Felicity, Grace Rizzo, Wayne Horsburgh, Aubrey & Martin, Judy Anne Barnes, Grant Galea, Tony Mazell, Mario D'Andrea, Ross Maio, Ian Cooper, Allison O'Carol, Danny elliot, Martin Lass, Igor Cavdarski, Marty Hill, String Fever, The Allisons, Phil Cass, Shelly White, Liz Layton, Maggie Scott, Max Miller, Geoff Jones, Joey Fimmano, Nathan Foley, Belinda Jo, Triple Treat, Double Exposure, Colleen Austen, Stephen Fisher-King, Wayne Cornell, Steve St Clair, Darren Williams, Davidia Coombes, Seamus Early, Sean Kramer, Paul Martell, Dave Burke, Kenny Graham, Geraldine Doyle, Darren Carr.

BANDS & SHOWS: The Gospel Experience / Sydney Praise Band, Tim Uluirewa & the Raise The Praise Gospel Choir, Patchwork - winner of 1998 - 2000 ACE Awards and 2000 MO Awards for best accompanying band, The National Arts Orchestra, The Raddi Ferreira Big Band, The NSW State Conservatorium Big Band, The Dimitris Fotiadis Orchestra, The Themos Mexis Orchestra, The SBS Youth Orchestra, ShBoom, The Drifters, The Roy Orbison Show, The Buddy Holly Show, Elvis Shows- including Norm Backer, Eddie Youngblood & David Cazalet, The Elton Jack Show, Mick Jagger & Tina Turner show, The Rock Doctors, Big Radio Dynamite, IN Transit, Secret Images, Advocate, Rebirth, Tony Karras Trio, Nick Gianelis Trio, Nisiotopeda, The Diamonds,

PIANO: John Foreman, Mario Grigorov, Kevin Hunt, Jeff Crabtree, Gary Daley, Martin Love, Bill Risby, Alistair Spence, Tony Ansell, Ross Lombardo, Cos Russo, John Rutlidge, Jamie McKinley, Geoff Bullock, Steve Isoardi, Joe Macri, Andy Vance, Jeff Dowsett, Phillip Moore, Aldo Alibrandi, Greg Hooper, Greg Burgess, John Keating, Doug Boyd, Rick James, John Pickwoth.

GUITAR: George Golla, Carl Orr, Dieter Kleemann, David Holmes, Dave Colton, Vince Lombardo, Peter Zografakis, Randall Waller, David Moyes, Graham Cox, Terry Murray, Chris Cunningham, Steve Zitkus, Chris Kamzelas, Clive Lendich, Bob Howe.

BASS: Craig Scott, Steve Hunter, Mark Costa, Neville L' Green, Todd Logan, Chris Frazier, John Aue, Adam Armstrong, Leon Gayer, Alex Hewetson, Dave Pudney, Jeff Camilleri, Phil Scorgie, Justin Dileo, Christopher Soulos, Peter Toohey, Pino Di Magio, Allan Martin, Dennis McNamara.

SAX & BRASS: Don Burrows, Andrew Oh, Craig Walters, Blane Whittaker, Tim Oram, Andrew Bickers, Richard Maegraith, Spike Mason, Allan Webb, Graeme Jesse, Trevor Griffith, Don Wright, James Morrison, Ralph Pyl, Allan Davey, John Fielding, Ashley Sewell, Mike Kenny, Gareth Lewis, Bruce Myers, Ed Wilson, Dan Barnett, Colin Philott, Gareth Jude.

PERCUSION: Tony Azzapardi, Sunil De Silva, David Manuel, Stuart Fell, Jess Giampia.