Mark Pierce has been a successful musician, performer, director and teacher in the San Antonio and surrounding areas. He is certified in the state of Texas to teach Kinder through twelfth grade, and has always found success on the podium and in the classroom. A Retired band director of twenty years, has been an important mentor to many of today’s musicians and teachers of this city.  Mark received his B.A. from St. Mary’s University and has played and performed professional for over twenty five years. His stage career has included bands ranging in genres of rock, jazz, Tejano, salsa and country. Mark enjoys teaching driven individuals who desire to become music directors and teachers.