Claim: Dr. Daniel Pittman played a significant role in the evolution of the GSU Pride Marching Band because he set up a second concert ensemble, the Wind Symphony, and lead the Percussion studio.
Evidence: Georgia Southern would turn to Dr. Daniel Pittman, who was instrumental in the development of the band program. He established a second concert ensemble, the Wind Symphony, and helped name the marching band. In 1991, Georgia Southern alumnus Matthew Fallin was hired to run the Percussion studio and assist with Southern Pride.