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Message from Dr. Markoch Dr. Jerry Markoch is currently the Director of Bands at Athens Drive High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. During his eleven year tenure at Athens Drive, the band program has earned numerous honors, including consistent Superior ratings at the N.C. Concert Band Festival and numerous Grand Champion and First Place awards at local and regional marching band events. The band has traveled extensively throughout the eastern United States, performing in such noted locales as New York City, Washington D.C., Cleveland, Ohio, Atlanta, and Orlando. His students have received much praise for their enthusiasm, fine character and musicianship. Dr. Markoch completed a Ph.D. in music education at Louisiana State University, a M.M. at Bowling Green State University, Ohio, and a B.M. at the University of Akron, Ohio. Prior to his graduate studies, he served three years as Band Director at Manchester High School (Akron, Ohio). Dr. Markoch has received many awards for his scholarship including a prestigious fellowship at LSU and the distinction of Valedictorian at the University of Akron. In Fall, 2002, he was selected as "Teacher of the Year" at Athens Drive High School. The Central District Bandmasters Associaton selected him as the recipient of the 2008 Band Director of the Year award and the 2009 Award of Excellence. He resides in Fuquay-Varina with his wife, Susan, and his children, Ben and Caroline. Contact Dr. Markoch by email or at 919-233-4077.
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