William  May has written music for festivals, recitals, competitions, workshops,  and weddings. May's music is performed around the world. In 2021, May  was commissioned by Dr. Shauna Thompson, Dr. Corey Mackey, & Texas  Christian University, to premier an original work entitled “On Paper: Duo for Flute & Clarinet” at the 2022 Texas Music Educator’s Association Convention, in San Antonio, TX.

May  began his formal studies, at the age of 9 in Georgia - USA. His  composition "Jaguar Pride" was selected as the official Alma Mater of  his high school in 2006. May went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in  music from Columbus State University in 2010, and in 2014 a Master’s  Degree from Georgia State University.

William  May's early work, “Fanfare for Six Horns”, premiered at his alma mater,  Columbus State and became 2nd place National Prizewinner in the 2009  Music Teachers National Association Competition for Young Composers.  May's work  "The Music Box: Fantasy for Orchestra"  reached finalist in the inaugural 2022 Juilliard Composing Inclusion  Initiative and was recognized by the Sphinx Organization and the New  York Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2023 his work achieved finalist with  EarShot Composers Initiative, in collaboration with the Dallas Symphony  Orchestra, and American Composers Orchestra.

As  an educator, May has devoted teaching to at-risk youth and exceptional  children in Title I School Programs. In his role as Director of Choral  Activities, for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. High School (Stonecrest, GA -  USA), he orchestrated the  Concert Chorale to perform Damon Dandridge’s  “I Know I’ve Been Changed” at the Georgia State Capital for the  Governor. May went on to co-lead the Mighty Lion Kings Of Halftime Band  marching in the historic NBC Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade performing  artists Beyoncé's “Homecoming” tunes.

In  2016, May created the WARMAY Music Company (formerly WARM Productions),  providing music creation, publishing and pedagogy. Spearheading  artistic initiatives, WARMAY Music Company produced the award-winning  album “Trust & Believe” with Atlanta-based Gospel Music artist,  Chris Brunson;  collaborated with Emily Schuster and the Children's  Trust Fund of Lansing, Michigan (featured at the State Capital  C.A.P.A.D. Rally); and in addition, composed his debut EP entitled  “Moments” (Released, Fall 2019). WARMAY Co. has clients throughout the  world and continues to establish itself today as a reliable supplier of  quality musical content.

Currently,  William May is writing for performers and educators Alphonso Counts  (Towers High School Symphonic Band) and James Miller (Flute), along with  a commission with clarinetist Mark Allen, Co-sponsored by the Memphis  Black Arts Alliance. William May's works are performanced across the  USA, including the Seattle Symphony Horns and the Atlanta Contemporary  Ensemble.