Master Sgt. Bryan Williams currently serves as enlisted bandleader of the Parris Island Marine Band. In this capacity he is the senior enlisted advisor and Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (SNCOIC) of the band. He serves as the band’s primary point-of-contact for inquiries and requests for band performances and advises the director in developing the musical proficiency of the band and in planning and supervising all training, operations, and administrative duties within the band. Master Sgt. Williams leads the band in performance or assists in preparing the band for concerts, parades, and other functions.
Master Sgt. Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from American Military University.
Master Sgt. Williams enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2006 and completed Recruit Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina and Marine Combat Training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He completed the Basic Music Course in 2007 at the Armed Forces School of Music in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Master Sgt. Williams served as clarinet instrumentalist in the following fleet Marine bands: Albany Marine Band (2007-2010); Quantico Marine Band (2010–2012); and Marine Band San Diego (2016–2018). Master Sgt. Williams served as the drum major in the following fleet Marine band: 2nd Marine Division Band (2019–2022). As do all fleet Marine musicians, Master Sgt. Williams served in a variety of music, collateral duty, and leadership roles, to include platoon leadership.
Master Sgt. Williams deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2009). From 2013-2016, he served as a drill instructor with Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Master Sgt. Williams is a Marine combat instructor of water survival.
Master Sgt. Williams served as the instrumentalist assignments / operations chief with Marine Corps Fleet Music, Communication Directorate, Headquarters Marine Corps (2022).
Master Sgt. Williams attended the Music Unit Leader Course in 2018 and is a graduate of the Advance School Seminar (2021). His awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3rd Award) and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.