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Welcome to #UNT Camps! We are so ready for a wonderful week of drumming! Go MeanGrean 💚#marching #percussion #drums #summer

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Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Students,
It has been a true honor and privilege to teach at the UNT College of Music and to represent our exceptional percussion faculty—a life immersed in beauty and music. Now, in my 44th year of college teaching, I have made the decision to leave the University of North Texas at the end of this academic year. I do so with deep gratitude and immense pride for our extraordinary students and our inspiring UNT Percussion Family. I am not retiring, but rather I am excited to begin a new chapter in music—one that I look forward to sharing later this summer.

My 27 years as UNT’s longest-serving Percussion Coordinator have followed in the footsteps of esteemed Percussion Coordinators, mentors, and dear friends, Robert Schietroma and Ron Fink. Together with our remarkable faculty, we have worked to cultivate an innovative and forward-thinking musical environment—one that encourages exploration, creativity, and excellence. Our percussion students, part of a rich and enduring UNT legacy, continue to inspire and impress. Their dedication to musical integrity ensures that their artistry will resonate far beyond their time on campus.

The UNT Percussion Faculty are simply unparalleled. They are not only brilliant musicians but also trusted colleagues and close friends. Together, we have performed around the world, appeared regularly at PASIC, TMEA etc., and continuously created meaningful opportunities for our students while celebrating their many achievements.

Words cannot express the love and support from my amazing wife, Ewelina, our daughter Emily, and my sons Austin and Kevin. They are everything to me!

To my students and everyone at the College of Music, I wish you all love, good health, and music that stirs your soul! Trust your instincts, follow your hearts, and never shy away from taking risks. If you can envision your dreams becoming reality, you have the power to bring them to life.

Go Mean Green!

Mark Ford
UNT Percussion Coordinator 1999-2026

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OUR 2026 TCU PERCUSSION FESTIVAL GUEST ARTISTS AND ADJUDICATORS! Come to TCU on April 10th and 11th to experience two days filled with solo & ensemble performances, clinics, featured guest artists, and percussion community fun!
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#TCUPercussion #TCUMusic #TCUFineArts #TexasChristianUniversity #GoFrogs

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We are thrilled to announce that Centennial High School’s steel band, The Kraken Panyard, directed by Michael Hernandez, will be joining us at the 2026 TCU Percussion Festival! Come to TCU on April 10th and 11th to experience two days filled with ensemble & solo performances, clinics, featured guest artists, and percussion community fun!
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#TCUPercussion #TCUMusic #TCUFineArts#TexasChristianUniversity #GoFrogs

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At TCU, we love pan! And we are excited to feature multiple steel bands this year at the TCU Percussion Festival. Come to TCU on April 10th and 11th to see these exciting ensembles. In addition, your $15 ticket will give you full-weekend admission to our ensemble concerts and competitions, solo competitions, clinics, guest artist performances, and more. Mark those calendars because you don’t want to miss it!
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#TCUPercussion #TCUMusic #TCUFineArts#TexasChristianUniversity #GoFrogs

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I had a great time yesterday with percussion students at Centennial High School and area Frisco schools! Many thanks to my hosts Michael Anthony Hernandez and Gracie Bazan. This was my first performance on the Bergerault’s new BM50 Marimba and it sounded wonderful! I greatly appreciated UNT students Ryan Blankenship, Josh Landin and Sam Fothergill for playing with me on my recital at CHS!

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I’m presenting a clinic in concert tonight at Centennial high school in Frisco Texas. So excited! This is a free event starting with the clinic at 5:30 PM and then the recital at 6:30 PM in the auditorium. Come join us!

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Thursday we were fortunate to have the campers and staff from Marimba Madness stop by for a visit! These kids are lucky to have been in the presence of some of the best instructors in Texas!

#marimba #percussion #percussionist #mallets #utsa

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Great to play with my longtime friend, @i_bali_e , at UNT’s @americanpercussionseminar and at the Marimba Madness Percussion Camp hosted by @dryougrfx at Plano Senior High School! While I was a bit out of my jazz comfort zone, Icarus by Ralph Towner is one of my longtime favorites! Thanks to Ed for all of his jazz guidance and to @jon.d.lee1 for the video!

See my YouTube channel for the full video.

@untpercussion
#marimbamadness

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It’s a wrap! UNT Marching Percussion Camp ‘25. Congratulations to the outstanding students, camp staff, clinicians, and administrators #drumlinetown

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First full day of the 33rd Annual UNT Marching Percussion Camp. 180+ drummers!

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The deadline to register for the @untpercussion Summer Camps is tomorrow, May 12th! Register now for the UNT Marching Percussion Camp or the American Percussion Seminar!! It will be an amazing week of music, motivation, and inspiration! Explore your musical potential and join us!

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