Faculty Friday: Meet Bill Remele 

If you’ve ever walked through the halls of BCC and been greeted with a cheerful “hello, how are you,” chances are, it came from Bill Remele. One of the friendliest faces on campus, Bill is known for his genuine kindness, quick smile, and Southern charm, which he brings from his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama.

Bill joined BCC in 1993, first as an adjunct and later as a full-time instructor, and has now been part of the Dolphin family for 32 years. Over that time, he’s seen the campus grow and transform in tune with the needs of the community. “When I started, I worked in C Building—what’s now housing Cosmetology and the Early College High School,” he said. “B Building didn’t exist yet. In fact, I used to park right about where my office is today!”

Since those early days, Bill has witnessed four college presidents and one interim president, and he credits the people — both his colleagues and students — for making BCC a place he never wanted to leave. “It’s so sad when I hear people outside of BCC say they dread going to work,” said Bill. “That’s not the case for me. BCC is the kind of place you can’t wait to come to every day. It’s an absolute joy, as are the people I work with and the students I teach.”

While Bill has taught a variety of subjects over the years—including developmental Math and College Transfer Success (ACA)—his heart truly belongs to the world of music. He especially enjoys teaching Music Appreciation and Introduction to Jazz, where he helps students connect the dots between rhythm, history, and culture. Bill explained that the credits earned in these courses almost always transfer to four-year colleges and universities, making them excellent electives for students, especially those in the Early College High School.

Outside the classroom, Bill’s passion for music continues to shine. Around the same time he began teaching at BCC, he accepted the role of Music Director at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in downtown Wilmington, a position he still holds today. There, he plays organ and keyboards, directs the choir, and leads the church’s music ministry with the same warmth and enthusiasm he brings to his students each day.

With a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry (and minors in Music and Math) from Centre College in Kentucky, and a master’s in Music from Samford University in Birmingham, Bill jokes that he went through all those science classes only to realize Music and Math were what he preferred.

After three decades in the classroom, Bill now finds himself teaching the children of his former students, a full-circle moment he finds both funny and rewarding. “It’s pretty great,” he said with a chuckle.

For Bill, teaching and music have always gone hand in hand—each a chance to share knowledge and a little joy in perfect harmony.

October 2025