"Following high school, Mr. Haskins attended United States Marine Corps Basic Training at Parris Island, SC, graduating in May 1989. Following basic training, Mr. Haskins graduated from the Armed Forces School of Music in Little Creek, VA. Upon graduation, he earned a position in the United States Marine Corps Field Bands, serving with the Marine Band in Okinawa, Japan and Parris Island, SC. In 1993, after a live audition, he placed as a finalist for the prestigious Commandant's Own, United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps located in Washington, D.C. . Additionally, he was invited for live auditions and achieved honors as a finalist for positions with the Old Guard Drum and Fife Corps in Washington, D.C. as well as the “Hellcat's” Drum and Bugle Corps at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. Mr. Haskins' military career has taken him to over 27

countries/territories and all 50 states. Mr. Haskins began his formal education while serving in the military taking college courses along the way. Upon his discharge in 1997, returned to full time musical studies at Hinds Community college from 1999-2001. While at Hinds, he earned honors as Music Major of the Year, in addition to back to back years(2000-2001) of placing 1st chair in the Mississippi Community College All-State Band. Mr. Haskins is a frequent adjudicator for the Mississippi Lion's All State Band and continues to give private percussion lessons. Mr. Haskins is currently the Assistant Band Director and Director of Percussion at East MS Community College where he teaches music lessons to all percussion majors, assists with marching band, conducts percussion ensembles and indoor percussion, and teaches Music Appreciation.

I have over 30 years of professional performance and teaching experience. My passion for seeing students succeed in percussion is a constant motivator. My love of music continues to be intriguing as I continue to study and help others in the history of music.

I would love the chance to improve in your percussion st" less...