Max Williams received his Bachelor of Music in trombone performance from Northwestern University (Chicago). He studied trombone with Frank Crisafulli and conducting with John P. Paynter and Frederick Ockwell and was a frequent substitute and extra player with the Chicago Symphony and Pops orchestras. He was a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago for four years. Mr. Williams continued his music training in Canada with the Royal Conservatory Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra of Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Western Ontario and has been teaching music at both the elementary and secondary level for the past 12 years. Mr. Williams remains active as a professional performer and composer/arranger.