Music has always been a passion for Marcus Hunley, but playing as a freelance musician was not enough. That is why Marcus Hunley decided that he wanted to teach the art of music to young, enthusiastic musicians.

“I looked up to my teachers while in school,” says Marcus Hunley. “It meant a lot to me to have someone who was as passionate about music as I was. That helped mold me into the musician I am today.”

Marcus Hunley attended Michigan State University as the first recipient of the Dick Charles Endowed Scholarship in Saxophone Studies. While in college, Marcus Hunley performed in the top ensembles in jazz and wind; he also performed with several jazz combos and jazz bands that traveled around the state. As a freelance musician, Marcus Hunley played in bands and musicals such as Ragtime and Sunset Boulevard.

In 2000, Marcus Hunley got his first break in Portland, Michigan. That is where Marcus Hunley became the Associate Director of Bands for the Portland Public School District. The following year Marcus Hunley returned to Texas where he became the Associate Director of Bands for the Richardson Independent School District. Since then, Marcus Hunley also worked for the Independent School Districts of Plano, Frisco and most recently, McKinney. During his time teaching in Texas, Marcus Hunley has taken many ensembles to competitions for the Texas University Interscholastic League where they frequently received high marks. Marcus Hunley was also a Solo and Ensemble judge in 2007 and 2008 for the Texas UIL.

“I could not be more proud of the students I have taught over the years,” says Marcus Hunley. “They worked very hard, and I know they will succeed in anything they choose to do.”

Marcus Hunley is an educator any parent would want his or her child to have. Marcus Hunley is a motivator, mentor and man who would do anything for his students. In his 13 years in education as a music teacher, Marcus Hunley worked with award-winning band programs in the North Texas area. Students learn a lot from Marcus Hunley and are proud to call him a teacher and mentor.