Michael Huestis

Percussion Arranger

Michael Huestis is currently in his 5th year of teaching at American Fork Junior & Senior High Schools. Michael¹s duties include directing the 4 percussion ensembles, the steel drum band, salsa band, Brazilian ensemble, assistant director of the marching band, composing and arranging for marching percussion, as well as the curriculum design for all percussion students in the American Fork Band Programs. The American Fork Percussion Ensemble and Drumline performed at the Bands of America National Percussion Festival and President Bush¹s inaugural parade in Washington D.C. in 2005.

Michael¹s drum corps career includes the Velvet Knights, Freelancers and Blue Devils. His Bachelor of Music Degree was earned from the University of North Texas where he performed with the world champion U.N.T. drum line, Steel Band, the Brazilian Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble. Michael earned a Masters in Percussion Performance from B.Y.U. serving as a graduate assistant for the Cougar Drumline and Latin-Jazz Ensemble. Michael has studied with David Glyde, Shawn Glyde, Paul Rennick, Ron Fink, Dr. Jon Kellis, Dr. Ronald Brough and Dr. Robert Scheitroma.

Michael is a Dynasty, Vic Firth and Evans clinician and is currently serving as the Utah Chapter President of Percussive Arts Society. In addition to his numerous arranging and recording credits, Michael is also the author of the classroom text "Developing the Percussionist-Musician", (Vol. 1 & 2). His professional affiliations include, Utah Music Educators Association, Music Educators National Conference, and the Percussive Arts Society.