Will Pierce is originally from Greenville, Alabama. Mr. Pierce is a 2006 graduate of Troy University in Troy, Alabama, earning his Bachelors degree in Instrumental Music Education, where he studied composition with world renowned composer and arranger Ralph Ford and piano with Dr. Diane Orlofsky. While at Troy University, he played trombone in the Sound of the South Marching Band. He also played trombone, piano, and clarinet in the Symphony Band, trombone and clarinet in the Concert Band, and served as a piano accompanist for various ensembles and concerts. Mr. Pierce has also served as a church pianist and is a private instructor for piano. Will Pierce has been in our area at Choctaw County High School until spring of 2014, and began teaching at Southern Choctaw County High School during the fall of 2014. He is a member of ABA, MENC, and NEA. Mr. Pierce performs, helps several of his talented students to also rehearse and perform with the band, and co-conducts the Flying Bricks Community Band.