William Pitts's guest appearances

William Pitts

Chuck Shute Podcast

Sketchbook with Daniel Montoya Jr.

Fahim Anwar

Adam Hamilton

Brad Kent

Dee Snider

Don McLean

Jack Carr

Mike Bishop

Jeremy Spicer

Jen Barton

Tony Harnell

Chris Ballew

Ann Wilson

Arno Michaelis

Jim Florentine

Michael Thomas

OwlTail

William Pitts (b. 1986) is a composer, conductor, and arranger from Atlanta. Growing up in Carrollton, Georgia, Pitts graduated summa cum laude from Emory University, where he studied saxophone, conducting, and composition. He has completed graduate study in Music at North Georgia University and the University of Michigan.Pitts most recently served as the Brass Arranger for the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps of Rockford, Illinois. As a member of the corps, Pitts served as a Conductor for three years (2005, 2007-2008). He was a finalist for DCI's Jim Jones Leadership Award all three years. In 2008, the Regiment took first place honors as World Champions at the Drum Corps International Finals. Will was also honored as Regiment's 2008 Mark Glasscoe Member of the Year. In addition to his role as arranger, he has also served on Regiment's management staff, and as the Brass Arranger and Composer for the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps.Pitts is active as a music designer, adjudicator, and instructor for high school band programs throughout the country. Marching ensembles performing his arrangements have been recognized as State Marching Band Finalists and Champions, along with Bands of America Regional Finalists, Regional Champions, and Grand National Finalists. His concert compositions and arrangements have been commissioned and performed across the world. He has written works for and been commissioned by the Boston Pops, the University of North Texas, the Canadian Staff Band of the Salvation Army, Wake Forest University, the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, the Atlanta Trumpet Ensemble, the Vega String Quartet, the Atlanta Saxophone Quartet, the Northwinds Symphonic Band, french hornist J.D. Shaw, tubist Christian Carichner, and numerous other high school and collegiate wind and chamber ensembles. He has also served as a production consultant and talent for Tom Blair, Inc., Drum Corps International, and MTV. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony Foundation.As a music educator, Pitts has served on the faculties of Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas, and Pace Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in instrumental music, conducting, and music theory.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchbookpodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchbookpodcast/support

William Pitts (b. 1986) is a composer, conductor, and arranger from Atlanta. Growing up in Carrollton, Georgia, Pitts graduated summa cum laude from Emory University, where he studied saxophone, conducting, and composition. He has completed graduate study in Music at North Georgia University and the University of Michigan. Pitts most recently served as the Brass Arranger for the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps of Rockford, Illinois. As a member of the corps, Pitts served as a Conductor for three years (2005, 2007-2008). He was a finalist for DCI's Jim Jones Leadership Award all three years. In 2008, the Regiment took first place honors as World Champions at the Drum Corps International Finals. Will was also honored as Regiment's 2008 Mark Glasscoe Member of the Year. In addition to his role as arranger, he has also served on Regiment's management staff, and as the Brass Arranger and Composer for the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps. Pitts is active as a music designer, adjudicator, and instructor for high school band programs throughout the country. Marching ensembles performing his arrangements have been recognized as State Marching Band Finalists and Champions, along with Bands of America Regional Finalists, Regional Champions, and Grand National Finalists. His concert compositions and arrangements have been commissioned and performed across the world. He has written works for and been commissioned by the Boston Pops, the University of North Texas, the Canadian Staff Band of the Salvation Army, Wake Forest University, the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, the Atlanta Trumpet Ensemble, the Vega String Quartet, the Atlanta Saxophone Quartet, the Northwinds Symphonic Band, french hornist J.D. Shaw, tubist Christian Carichner, and numerous other high school and collegiate wind and chamber ensembles. He has also served as a production consultant and talent for Tom Blair, Inc., Drum Corps International, and MTV. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony Foundation. As a music educator, Pitts has served on the faculties of Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas, and Pace Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in instrumental music, conducting, and music theory. --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchbookpodcast/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchbookpodcast/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchbookpodcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sketchbookpodcast/support</a>

William Pitts (William Pitts Music, Inc.)

William Pitts is a three time Emmy award winning reporter for KPNX (NBC Affiliate in Phoenix).       00:00 - Intro     01:22 - Welcome William Pitts!     02:23 - The Grand Canyon     03:43 - Other Arizona Gems     05:05 - Why The News?     06:19 - Eager and the Round Valley Ensphere     08:45 - Job at Apache Observer     10:05 - Arizona State University     12:45 - Hearst Award for Radio Reporting     16:56 - Starting at KPNX as an Intern     17:30 - UFO Tape     18:52 - Working with Fay Fredricks     22:01 - Downsizing     23:15 - First Reporter Job     25:02 - Duck Calling Competition     25:44 - Meeting His Future Wife     28:20 - Emmy for "Charlie Foxtrot"     34:02 - Emmy for "Common Ground"      37:40 - Gracie Award - Alliance of Women      38:45 - "Quarter Mile" - Adrianne Salinas Case      44:18 - "Downfall" Podcast About Hamilton High     48:25 - Kairo Seijuro the Light Rail Avenger (Sword Guy)     51:23 - Anatomically Correct Gargoyle Statue on CNN     52:29 - Weather Mishaps     53:30 - Twitter and Internet News     55:30 - Stories That Will Dreads     56:55 - Stories That Will Loves     57:20 - Celebrity Interviews     59:45 - Seeing Reporters in the Field01:01:45 - Susan G. Komen &amp; Multiple System Atrophy 01:04:54 - Honor Flights01:06:50 - Wrap UpChuck Shute Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/William Pitts Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/william_pitts12/Susan G. Komen:https://ww5.komen.orgMultiple System Atrophy Coalition:https://www.multiplesystematrophy.orgSupport the showThanks for Listening &amp; Shute for the Moon! 

William Pitts is a three time Emmy award winning reporter for KPNX (NBC Affiliate in Phoenix).        00:00 - Intro      01:22 - Welcome William Pitts!      02:23 - The Grand Canyon      03:43 - Other Arizona Gems      05:05 - Why The News?      06:19 - Eager and the Round Valley Ensphere      08:45 - Job at Apache Observer      10:05 - Arizona State University      12:45 - Hearst Award for Radio Reporting      16:56 - Starting at KPNX as an Intern      17:30 - UFO Tape      18:52 - Working with Fay Fredricks      22:01 - Downsizing      23:15 - First Reporter Job      25:02 - Duck Calling Competition      25:44 - Meeting His Future Wife      28:20 - Emmy for "Charlie Foxtrot"      34:02 - Emmy for "Common Ground"       37:40 - Gracie Award - Alliance of Women       38:45 - "Quarter Mile" - Adrianne Salinas Case       44:18 - "Downfall" Podcast About Hamilton High      48:25 - Kairo Seijuro the Light Rail Avenger (Sword Guy)      51:23 - Anatomically Correct Gargoyle Statue on CNN      52:29 - Weather Mishaps      53:30 - Twitter and Internet News      55:30 - Stories That Will Dreads      56:55 - Stories That Will Loves      57:20 - Celebrity Interviews      59:45 - Seeing Reporters in the Field 01:01:45 - Susan G. Komen &amp; Multiple System Atrophy  01:04:54 - Honor Flights 01:06:50 - Wrap Up Chuck Shute Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/</a> William Pitts Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/william_pitts12/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/william_pitts12/</a> Susan G. Komen: <a href="https://ww5.komen.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ww5.komen.org</a> Multiple System Atrophy Coalition: <a href="https://www.multiplesystematrophy.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.multiplesystematrophy.org</a><a href="https://venmo.com/Chuck-Shute" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>Thanks for Listening &amp; Shute for the Moon!

William Pitts (reporter)