Walter Glenn Shitmer

Background

Shitmer, Walter Glenn was born on February 28, 1955 in Hastings, Michigan, United States. Son of Webb Whitmer and Thelma J. Armtrout.

Education

BME, Control Michigan U., 1977; Master of Arts, Control Michigan U., 1987.

Career

Assistant director, Tri-Country H.S., Howard City, Michigan, 1978-1979; director, Manton (Michigan) Schools, 1979-1982; director bands, Cadillac (Michigan) Schools, since 1982; director band, N.W. Michigan College, Traverse City, Michigan, 1990-1994. Associate conductor Michigan Ambassadors Bands, 1996, 98. Drill design director marching bands various schools.

Achievements

• Walter Glenn Shitmer has been listed as a noteworthy Band director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Education Association, Michigan School Band and Orchestra Society (president district 1 since 1997), Mich.Edn. Association, Cadillac Education Association.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, snow and water skiing, stain glass work.

Connections

Married Gretchen S. Fechter, June 16, 1979. Children: Emily W., Harrison G.

Father:

Webb Whitmer

Mother:

Thelma J. Armtrout

Spouse:

Gretchen S. Fechter

child:

Harrison G. Shitmer

child:

Emily W. Shitmer