Colorado native Dr. Marcus Reddick joined the faculty of Mercer University in the Fall of 2006 as the Director of Percussion Studies, where he teaches applied percussion, percussion ensemble, percussion techniques, and courses in music theory, orchestration, musicianship, and jazz appreciation as well as assisting with the Mercer Wind and Jazz Ensembles. A versatile performer and clinician, Marcus has toured extensively and performed around the world as a solo artist, a chamber musician, and as a member of numerous ensembles. He is currently the Principal Timpanist for the Ocmulgee Symphony and endorses Sabian cymbals, Mike Balter mallets and is a member of the Vic Firth Professional Drum Teachers Team.