Charles Fitts began his musical career at the University of Georgia at the age of 15. After appearances as piano soloist with the Cincinnati Symphony and several solo recitals, he served a tour of military duty and later worked in the growing computer technology field.

Fitts' first three string quartets were premiered at the International Festival-Institute at Round Top, Texas. His cantata for soprano and orchestra, Hearts Celestial, was premiered in 2003 by the Orchestra of the Swan at Stratford-on-Avon in England.

Sanctus Sestina, a cantata for chorus and woodwind quintet, was premiered in Mexico City by the Choir of the National Arts Center and later performed by that group at the International Choir Olympics in Korea where the performance won a silver medal.

His symphonic poem, Cobá, was awarded first prize in the 2003 composition competition sponsored by the Andean Explorers Foundation of Reno, Nevada where the work was premiered.

His Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra was premiered by the Houston Chamber Orchestra (HCO) and clarinetist David Campbell in 2006; and in 2007, HCO premiered his Concerto for Flute and Orchestra.

He has appeared on the "Meet the Composer" series in the United States; and he was a featured speaker at the Aspen Composer's Conference in 2002, where he presented his paper, "Influence of Scientific Discovery on Musical Structures and Styles."

Recordings include the symphonic poem, Chisos Epiphany, recorded by the Carlos Chávez Symphony Orchestra of Mexico City as part of a collection of new music by Mexican and American composers and his work for synthesizer, A Cosmic Journey. European orchestras have taken notice of his compositions. The Kiev (Ukraine) Philharmonic has recorded his Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra and the Prague (Czechoslovakia) Radio Symphony recently recorded his Mass for Chorus and Orchestra with chorus and soloists from the Czech National Opera.