Dr. Daniel Pittman, who replaced Dr. Jerrold Michaelson, was instrumental in the development of the GSU Pride Marching Band as he established a second concert ensemble, the Wind Symphony, and and helped name the band.
Dr. Jerrold Michaelson, a professor of music education and percussion, rose the occasion and established the Georgia Southern marching band. At the end of the 1989 football season, both head football coach Erk Russell and Dr. Michaelson stepped down from their leadership roles. 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. 
