William Pitts (William Pitts Music, Inc.)

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.