The bang of the drums. The hum of the bass. The chime of the guitar. These are just a few reasons why Senior William Pierce Prewitt loves to be in a band.

Prewitt has played in as many as five bands and until this day is still playing and doing what he loves to do. He is very passionate and plays to express himself and get any feelings he has out.

“I get my emotions out through my music and writing lyrics,” Prewitt said.

Prewitt, who plays guitar and vocals in is current band Burn Ban, has also played for Truth for the Truthless, Where the Eagles Dare, Sinsored, and Capture Theory.

Prewitt said he started playing in a band when one day he got bored and was called in to sub for another player.

He enjoyed it so much that he started playing as a full time band member in his first band called Sinsored.

“When I went in as a sub it was good. It led to me being in the band. It was a short notice and stressful but it was fun,” Prewitt said.

His favorite instrument to play in the bands is the bass.

“Simply for versatility my favorite would be the bass, it’s the first instrument I learned to play. The bass provides a little more room for creativity than the guitar,” Prewitt said.

Prewitt played in so many bands because he likes the experience that comes with it. Ever since he was little he’s wanted to become a musician.

“It all boils down to the pleasure you get from playing. The more bands the more opportunities you can get to play,” Prewitt said.

It’s not about the money for Prewitt.

“I’ve made a total of $100 out of the two years I’ve been playing,” Prewitt said “I play not for money but because I enjoy it. I’ve become very passionate about playing.”

Being in a band takes a lot of dedication and focus. Prewitt said he practices for at least two hours everyday, his band and him practice five times before every show they get.

All the practicing pays off  for the band when they get shows and it becomes successful.

“We’ve played with Greg Ginn From Black Flag. We have also played at SXSW and to a sold out crowd at club 606 with One Eyed Doll,” Prewitt said.

Senior Santana Gutierrez has played with Prewitt in Sinsored. The two played together for a little more than a year.

“He’s pretty much the reason why we ever got shows,” Gutierrez said “He was a quick learner so practice was a breeze. He also provided us with a ton of gear that we didn’t have. He was a really big help to us.”

Prewitt plans on continuing his musical career playing in bands after he graduates from high school.

“I plan on just doing what I do now, I’m rather satisfied with my musical life. Of course I plan on going on a self funded tour, as the absence of high school greatly eases that possibility,” Prewitt said.