Mark has been a performing artist in the DC area for over 40 years, After graduating with a Bachelor in Trumpet performance degree from Wheaton Conservatory, Mark pursued music avocationally while working as a IT engineer. Recently retired, he now devotes every moment to his two great passions, his horn and his grandchildren. In addition to Swingin’ Harmony, Mark is a charter member of Spires Brass Band, Spires Brass Quintet, Creekside Brass, and many others.

Matt studied music at Marshall University during the mid 90's.  He performed with most of the ensembles they had to offer.

After college he took a long break from the trumpet. In 2016 he picked the trumpet back up with the Hood College Symphonic Band.  Since then he has played with the Hood College Jazz Band,  Sunday Night Big Band,  Swinging Harmony Jazz Band and the Harmony Cornet Band.

When not playing trumpet you can find him  mountain biking the rad trails in the Frederick Watershed.