Bill Freas

Born January 25, 1979 in Norristown, Pennsylvania, Bill Freas began his work in the arts and entertainment industry at a young age. During his youth, he studied creative writing with renowned author and screenwriter S.C. Sykes. A state-champion musician during his time as a student at Wissahickon High School in Ambler, Pennsylvania, Bill also performed professionally in the Philadelphia area with such dynamic, eclectic ensembles as the City Rhythm Orchestra/Big Band (bass trombone), the Black-Eyed Peas Jazz Band (tuba), the Philadelphia Sinfonia II (tuba), the United States Army Reserve Bands (bass trombone), Purple Sunset (piano/keyboards, bass, and drums), and indie pop-rock band Marah (tuba).While at WHS, he won numerous music awards, including the prestigious John Philip Sousa Award, and earned top positions in major ensembles, including sweeping first-chair tuba distinctions in PMEA District 11 Band and Orchestra, Region 6 Band and Orchestra, and Pennsylvania All-State Band, al... [Details Intro]