Marcus Hawkins, Percussion captAIn head

Marcus Hawkins attended Jacksonville State University.  While there he performed with “The Marching Southerners,” “Hard Corps pep band,” Jazz band, Encore show choir, and many chamber groups.  Outside of his academic studies he marched in the PASIC group that performed at the international percussion convention, Spirit Drum corps, and 8 time world champion “Music City Mystique.” 

After college he toured the world doing corporate events, sharing the stage with STOMP, Cirque Du Soleil, many Broadway acts and visual performance groups.  He returned to his home town of Milledgeville, Ga to be the assistant band director at Baldwin High School before making his way to the Cobb county area. 

Marcus has written and taught for over 50 high schools, colleges , and drum corps.  Most recently he served as the percussion caption head For Alliance Drum corps.  Under his leadership they received the High Percussion award at world championships in 2015.  Marcus has worked with the Atlanta Quest organization since 2008.  Away from teaching and performing he is the owner of www.marcushawkinsmedia.com