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Pitts, Kenneth, 1916-2002

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1916 - 2002

biographical statement

Citation:
We're the Light Crust Doughboys from Burrus Mill, 2003: p. 41 (joined LCD band in 1935) p. 45 (created most arrangements used by the LCD band) p. 49 (picked songs for radio shows) p. 67 (attended TCU in 1940) p. 74 (started studying violin as a teenager; no formal training in composition) p. 76 (earned bachelor's and master's degrees from TCU) p. 77 (started teaching in public schools; had forty-five private students; played thirty years in Fort Worth Opera orchestra)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Kenneth Pitts papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7895
Scope and Contents

Collection contains printed vocal songbooks from the early 20th century featuring folk songs and "cowboy tunes," and manuscripts of orchestrations and arrangements done by Pitts, some pertaining to his time in the "Light Crust Doughboys." The collection spans the dates of 1922-1970 and features popular vocal music orchestraited for large and small ensembles.

Dates: 1922-1970
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kenneth Pitts papers

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