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Mark Kays - B.S. Ball State University, M.S. Indiana University Mark Kays is the Director of Music at Tri-State University. He directs the Wind Ensemble, Pep Bands, Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, teaches music history and theory and applied studies. He previously held the position of Director of Instrumental Music at East Richland High School in Illinois where he directed two award winning concert bands, jazz band, marching band, pep band, and taught music history and theory. Prior to his ten year tenure at East Richland he taught for ten years in Indiana public schools. As Director of Instrumental Music, Mr. Kays was the inaugural recipient of the East Richland Teacher of the Year award, Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year award, has been recognize four times in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers”, has been recognized as the most influential teacher for an Academic All Star top 50 in the State of Indiana by the Indianapolis Star and News, his Jazz Band represented the State of Illinois at a national jazz festival in Branson, Missouri and was invited to perform at the “Starlight Café” in Disney World, Orlando, Florida. Mr. Kays’ Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Jazz Band have never failed to receive first division ratings at the State of Illinois Organizational Contests. Mr. Kays has arranged music for Jazz Band, Marching Band and Pep Band. He has written award winning drill for Marching Band and Winter Guard. He is an active adjudicator for solo and ensemble and large ensemble. Mr. Kays is also an active performer on jazz saxophones, folk guitar, banjo, Celtic whistles, voice, and is an accomplished actor having had leading roles in many civic musical theatre productions. Mark Kays |
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