2022 Reynolds Conducting Institute Fellow

Meet Anthony Morris

Anthony Morris is currently pursuing a Master of Music in Wind Conducting at the University of Georgia where he studies with Dr. Nicholas Williams and Dr. Jaclyn Hartenberger and serves as a Master’s Conducting Associate for the UGA Bands. Mr. Morris received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a dual concentration in Instrumental and Choral education with Cum Laude distinction from Kennesaw State University. Prior to graduate study, he served as the Director of Bands & Choirs at Wildwood Middle High School (Wildwood, Florida) where he was responsible for the instruction and administration of the middle & high school concert bands, marching band, music theory, and choir program. His passion for music education has led him to create the Relative Pitch Podcast which discusses modern issues regarding music education and helps pave the way for much-needed change in the music community that will make it a more diverse, enriching, and equitable for anyone who wants to be a part of it. Through these endeavors, Mr. Morris and Relative Pitch Podcast presented a session entitled “Pushing for Change From the Inside: Bringing Equity to Middle and High School Bands” at the annual GMEA In-Service Conference.