Affiliate Artist, Percussion
Division
Music Division
Degrees
M.M. (Music), University of Michigan
B.S. (Music Education), Ball State University
Field(s) of Study/Expertise
Percussion performance. Principal Percussionist for the Grand Rapids Symphony.
Publications
Awards or Honors
Outstanding Alumni (Ball State), Grammy nomination (Grand Rapids Symphony), WYCE Jammy Awards (with the Concussions)
Courses
Teaching percussion lessons.
Advice for College Students
You might want to choose music, but in many ways music chooses you. Yet, it can be difficult to make a living as a performer
Family Information
Vits was born in Chicago, then moved to Nashville, Indianapolis, Muncie, Ann Arbor before making Grand Rapids his home in 1979.
Vits and his wife, Stacy, have a son, Tabor and two cats.
Interests and Passions Outside of Teaching
Hiking, biking and scootering around.
Mentors/Role Models
Email
william/vits|cornerstone/edu
