Roy graduated from the University of Mount Olive, a private Liberal Arts University with a Bachelor Degree in Music with a concentration in Conducting, and a Minor in Criminal Justice. While attending Mount Olive Mr. Harris studied conducting under the leadership of Dr. Larry Oldham, and voice under Dr. Bryan Watson, Dr. Irene Weldon, and Dr. Leslie Dutton.  He also studied performance, music education, and conducting, while also performing in several Operas, Musicals, and various ensembles; having many lead roles having the opportunity to travel all around the world.

Originally from Erwin, North Carolina, Roy graduated from Triton High School where he was very active in the music department, also holding the title Mr. Triton High School 1998 after only being at the school for five months. Roy is an active member of Mount Pisgah Harnett O.F.W.B. Church Inc. in Erwin, North Carolina where he has served as the Minister of Music under the leadership of Bishop Reginald Hinton.

Roy is also a member of the North Carolina Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America Choir, and the North Carolina Music Educators Association.  Roy also serves as the Choir Director of the Cape Fear Southwestern Free Will Baptist Church Conference of America Youth Choir.