Musicians

The Director - Doug Young

Director, Doug YoungDoug Young has been directing church and high school choirs for nearly thirty years.

"Uncle Doug" organized the group for the grand opening of the "Shoeless" Joe Jackson museum which was held in July, 2008.

A sculptor, teacher, Deaf interpreter and singer, Doug is privileged to have these men as part of the group as well as his friends.

Locally, he is best known for sculpting the statue of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson in Greenville, SC.

Sergio Ramirez, First Tenor

Sergio

Sergio Ramirez has been singing for many years.  Music is one of his great passions.  "Serge" has a broad range of interests that include everything from juggling to trying to teach himself the guitar.  He has lived in Greenville for the past four years, and he is very excited to be a part of the Pitch Hitters.

Craig Stouffer, Second Tenor


CraigCraig Stouffer comes from a musical family and has enjoyed singing in many different groups. He grew up in Pennsylvania, but has called Greenville home since 1995. Having worked as a graphic designer for 8 years, he now serves as facilities manager at his church and continues designing as a freelancer. Craig and his wife, Sophia, have 3 children, Ashley, Aubrey, and Andrew.

Nathanael Gentilhomme, Baritone

Nathanael

Nathanael Gentilhomme is presently working toward a Master of Divinity degree at Bob Jones University with plans to become a Army or Navy Chaplain some day. In his free time he enjoys  singing, playing  guitar and doing anything related to sports and exercise. Originally from New Hampshire, he's grown to love the south. Nathanael says, "It has been fun singing with the Pitch Hitters, and I hope that we are able to sing together for many more events to come! "

Gary Jones, Second Tenor

Gary

Gary Jones is a high school math and science teacher in North Carolina. However, he will gladly drive 3 hours through rain, sleet, or snow (well maybe not sleet . . . or snow) to sing with a talented group of guys like his fellow Pitch Hitters. He loves complicated choral arrangements and enjoys directing the choir at his local church.


In the photo above:
Left to right: Sergio Rameriz, Nathan Stoffer, Paul Keew, Craig Stouffer, Nathanael Gentilhomme, Greg Jones, Gary Jones, Seth Leavstom, Doug Young

The group typically consists of eight men and one director. Since most of the music is a cappella (TTBB), two men are assigned each part. Occassionaly, when the director gets too involved in the music, (or if someone is absent) he has been known to join in the singing.

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