Mike Magdich



Mike has pursued music since the age of three, when he disappeared from his parents into the hardware section of the department store to bang out rhythm on paint cans. At 19, Mike participated in the Guardsmen Drum and Bugle Corps, and simultaneously began his rock career in bands with twin brother Mark. The twins traveled the country together until Mark's departure for Los Angeles to pursue his recording career. Mike continued to play in a variety of rock, jazz, country, and blues bands, including a Pink Floyd tribute (The Lennon Brothers) which toured internationally, until he made the decision to pursue a degree in music education at Ball State University, and finally at Indiana University Fort Wayne. Mike has instructed pupils in percussion at public and private high schools all over the state since the age of 18. He has arranged numerous pieces for marching band percussion including a selection that took Wayne High School to a ninth place position at State Finals. He has performed with members of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, the IPFW Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, and is a member of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity at Ball State University. See the links below for pics of Mikey doing what he does best, teaching and conducting students.

Conductor Mikey

Conductor Mikey!!!!

Mikey's 2004 Percussion Ensemble at Heritage High School