Jay Bocook was born in 1953 in Clearwater, Florida, and is recognized as one of the most highly distinguished composers, arrangers, conductors and educators in America. Bocook’s music, written mainly for symphonic and marching bands, has been featured across the world in countless events, concerts and schools, most notably during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Bocook received his B.M. Degree from Furman University, where he served in 2000 as director of athletic bands. He later received his M.M. Ed. Degree from Northeast Louisiana University, where he spent several years as conductor and staff arranger of the concert band. Bocook has earned several awards for his outstanding music, including being inducted into the Drum Corps…