William Tietze

Doc Tietze opened so many doors for me by encouraging my interest in orchestration. I´ll never forget the thrill of hearing my transcription of "Bijou" based on the Henry Mancini recording performed in concert by the UWP Concert Band. As MENC advisor he let let us organize the UWP Centennial Spectacular in 1976 - a huge musical event that included hundreds of students. And, it was Bill who encouraged the creation of the first UWP jazz band and appointed me director. He was more than a...

Am saddened to hear of Dr. Tietze's demise. I was his administrative assistant under a grant program while studying at WNMU in Silver City.

I must add my condolences to the Tietze Family. Doc was a most generous and enthusiastic teacher. My sympathy goes out to Perkie. Those years at UWP were memorable ones and I'm happy to say that when we performed with the Naples Phil years later, I shared some good times with Doc and Perkie. God bless you all.

Anyone who meet him loved him, and saw a happier way of life. I was honored to be his announcer while at WNMU. My belated condolences to the family.

The genius of Dr. Tietze was apparent to a musical student; I was not a music major by choice (English) but adored and admired his sheer talent, artistry, perfection, patience and taking us from UWPlatteville to the Seattle World's Fair...many a romance was borne from that trip (not mine!) and we even stayed on gigantic ship the first night....many from Platteville were in Seattle to hear our music--Connie Harrell and Jerry Lewis were our soloists and commentator respectively..I donated my...

Doc was my mentor and first clarinet teacher. He taught me with a dedication and love of music that I've carried with me ever since. I went on to teach clarinet myself, and have followed Bill's methods as closely as possible. His spirit will always be with us. I'm sure there's a swing band in heaven that he's grooving in right now.

The world has lost a great musician and I have lost a wonderful friend and mentor. Doc was my sax tutor and friend for several years in Naples, Florida. I enjoyed every hour I spent with him. I had the pleasure of spending a few hours with him and Perkie at their new home in The Villages just after his 90th birthday. I will miss Doc, but I am blessed to have been his student and friend. Hank Ventry

How lucky we were to have Doc for our band director (and my flute teacher) at UW-P. He prepared so many of us for a great career as music teachers and musicians. College life at Platteville was good because of our musical experiences; going to Seattle and playing at the World's Fair and at Ft. Lewis, all the band tours, soloing with the band, building the floats at the Tietze house, and all those social events. Doc and Perkie made us all feel like a family and shared their own family with...