Q&A: Director of Athletic Bands Michael Parker talks new role, past influences

Q&A: Director of Athletic Bands Michael Parker talks new role, past influences

Michael Parker took the helm as Northwestern’s director of athletic bands in April. He began to lead NU’s athletic band programs this fall.  Parker graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Music in music education before earning his Master’s in wind conducting from Michigan State University. At Michigan State, he conducted the university’s...