Joseph Willcox Jenkins (1928-2014) received his musical education from the Eastman School of Music and the Catholic University of America. During the Korean War, he served as arranger for the U.S. Army Chorus. Teaching at Duquesne University and serving as organist and choir director throughout Pittsburg, he received the Omicron Delta Kappa Teacher of the Year award in 2000. Bits and Pieces is a grade 5 piece for timpani and piano.