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"...my son is confident and prepared when he walks into his highly competitive band classes..." Susan from Texas
"My daughter has improved dramatically since beginning drum lessons with Greg. And she's found her love of percussion again with his tutoring. He pushes her to try harder and try new things. She wants to go to her lessons. To me, that's a great sign of good work being done."Margaret from Pike County, Mississippi
Biography
Professional Percussionist and Teacher for over 30 Years
Mr. Haskins is a shining example of perseverance and dedication, having
graduated from the prestigious Armed Forces School of Music in Little Creek, VA.
This pivotal moment launched him into an illustrious journey with the United
States Marine Corps Field Bands, where he proudly served with the esteemed
Marine Bands in Okinawa, Japan, and Parris Island, SC. In 1993, after an intense
live audition, he reached new heights as a finalist for the highly regarded
Commandant's Own, United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps in Washington,
D.C. His talents didn't stop there; he was also invited to showcase his skills in live
auditions for the historic Old Guard Drum and Fife Corps and "Hellcat's" Drum and
Bugle Corps at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY. Mr. Haskins’
journey took him around the globe, where he brought joy through music at
significant events, including the D-Day ceremonies at Utah Beach in France, and
commemorative ceremonies in Holland celebrating World War II battles. This
remarkable military career led him to perform for many distinguished individuals,
including the President of the United States. As a dedicated adjudicator for the
Mississippi Lion's All-State Band, Mr. Haskins passionately imparts his knowledge
through private percussion lessons, holding a Masters of Music Education degree
from William Carey University. Currently, he serves as the Assistant Band Director
and Director of Percussion at Southwest Mississippi Community College, where
he inspires percussion majors through engaging music lessons, guiding the
marching band, conducting percussion ensembles, and supporting the Stageband
Show. With over 30 years of professional performance and teaching experience,
Mr. Haskins is fueled by his unwavering commitment to seeing his students shine
in percussion. He takes pride in watching his students blossom into professional
band directors and continue to excel in Drum Corps and All-State bands across
the nation. Let his story inspire you to pursue your passions relentlessly, for
through dedication and hard work, you too can achieve greatness!