Mark Sawasky

Mark Sawasky

Percussionist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Full time music teacher at Fairfax County Public Schools.

  • Education

    • George Mason University

      2013 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts Music Teacher Education Graduate

      Activities and Societies: Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble, Teaching World Hand Drums for George Mason University Percussion Ensemble, National Band Association, National Association for Music Education, Percussive Arts Society, North American Frame Drum Association

    • Alpena

      1980 - 1984
    • Northern Virginia Community College

      2009 - 2013
      Associate of Applied Arts and Associate of Arts Music Education 3.9 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Alexandria Concert Band, Phi Theta Kappa, Garwood Whaley Music Program, Percussive Arts Society, North American Frame Drum Association

  • Experience

    • Mark Sawasky's World Percussion

      Jan 1984 - now
      Percussionist
    • Let the Music Do the Talking

      Jul 2008 - now
      Music Educator and Performer

      Now established in Burke, Virginia since 2010, I teach all wind instruments, piano, and all strings including guitar for beginners (right now just online lessons). Private lessons are taught for all instruments and ages. I taught percussion ensemble at George Mason University 2014/15 and instrumental music/band director for 7 years in the Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools. During the summer, I teach at the NOVA (Northern Virginia Community College) Summer Music Camp and at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia's (JCCNV) Camp Achva.As a percussionist, I've been performing for almost 40 years in many specialized, world music ensembles. Since in college, 2008 - 2015 at Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University School of Music, I have performed with Alexandria Concert Band, NOVA Coffee House, Garwood Whaley Music Program, George Mason University's Symphonic Band, Latin Jazz and Percussion ensembles, 257th Amy Band - the "Band of the Nation's Capital," and the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra. I have also enjoyed being a part of Adat Reyim Synagogue folk ensemble, "Shir Reyim." I am currently a member of National Band Association, Percussive Arts Society, North American Frame Drum Association, National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA). Show less

    • Garwood Whaley Music Program

      Jan 2011 - Aug 2020
      Band Director - Middle School
    • Falls Church City Public Schools

      Sept 2020 - now
      Band Director
    • Fairfax County Public Schools

      Jan 2022 - now
      Music Teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Virginia Teaching License K-12 Instrumental Music

      Virginia Department of Education
      Aug 2019