Marcus+Chester



Greetings,

My name is Marcus Dwayne Thomas Chester. I am a graduate of Fort Valley State University with a B.A. in Music. My primary instrument is the trombone, but I have been spending a lot of time playing tenor sax. I’ve had the chance to play in a jazz trio, sit in with Dr. John Bradley and the All County Jazz Band, and play at churches. I am currently on my 6th year of teaching, and I am teaching at the Academy of Richmond County in Augusta, GA. I am currently enrolled in the S.E.A.T. program with the school of music at UGA. I am working on my MMEd at this point. Teaching takes a lot of time with all the changes that come from day to day. I love working with the kids and seeing them take joy in the music. I am the director of the concert, jazz, marching, and pep bands at ARC. I teach music lessons as a second job, and I write and arrange music for marching bands as well. In what spare time that I have, I like to watch movies, spend time with friends and family, and play jazz music.

Although I am super busy on the job, I work hard and I am quick to catch up. I look forward to working with you all as we push forward to our perspective degrees.


 * Top 10 Things You Will Hear in my room are:**
 * 1. “ Mr. Chester…I forgot my mouthpiece.”**
 * 2. . “ Play with confidence.”**
 * 3. Call: “ Band! What is our motto?” reply: Sound better, march better, look better, be better, WHAM!”**
 * 4. “ Do I have to play an instrument to pass this class?”**
 * 5. . “ Continue progress people. Make tomorrows band better than todays band.”**
 * 6. “Are you guys eating your music?**
 * 7 “ Balance, balance, balance.”**
 * 8. “Without struggle, there is no progress.”**
 * 9. “ Have an awesome day. See you tomorrow.” “ Hit the trash can if you have gum.”**
 * 10. “ Do I have to play an instrument to pass this class?”**
 * My "Raisin Brains" Character **
 * My "Raisin Brains" Character **


 * I would have to say that I would be more like Otto. I was a wild child when I was younger and always into some form of mischief. I was the one who would climb on the roof and throw rocks. I used to climb trees and “assist” others in getting into trouble. I was all over the place when I was younger. I learned a lot from it and can see trouble coming in my students that I teach now. Even with me being a one kid army, I was a good kid when it came to my family. I did what I was told and did very well in school. **