Testimonials
A few kind words from some of the amazingly talented and compassionate band directors and staff with whom I've had the great honor and privilege to have worked over the years. If you seek further references, I will be happy to provide them for you.
Marc Preston Moss is a force! We have worked with him since 2023 and his impact has been immediately noticed. Marc’s creativity comes from many years of experience working with a variety of ensembles across the nation. His drill is clean and very effective. He designs guard choreography and band body work to the ability level of our group. Additionally, he has excellent connections to the pageantry arts community, and was able to get us connected with many resources and other professionals.
In short, our program has become better and I have become a better director since working with Marc, and our design sessions have been so much fun since bringing Marc on to our team.
—Michael Filla, Olathe South HS, Kansas
Marc has been so wonderful to work with. He is most professional in that he communicates well and delivers his work on time. He is so easy to work with. If changes need to be made due to band size changes or other reasons, Marc has always been there. Marc’s design is always well thought through, with the right sections being placed in the appropriate area of focus on the field. I so appreciate his willingness to work with band members of all abilities (and special needs). His care for the individual’s experience made our show last year so memorable. When Marc has come to visit our band he not only brought his expertise in the marching activity, but also brought a contagious passion that my students look forward to each year. I highly recommend using Marc for your program - you won’t be disappointed!
Joel Yoder, Mountain Crest HS Marching Band, Hyrum, Utah
“Marc is…
a tremendous resource for the marching arts activity. His knowledge of all facets of the marching arts is a "one stop shop" for any director looking for assistance for their band program. Marc's infectious positive personality and energy makes him a natural in providing the proper motivation for any group he works with. Anyone looking to improve their band should definitely give this gentleman a call.”
-Arnold A. Alconcel, Director, James B. Castle High School, Kaneohe, Hawaii
“Working with Marc Moss…
means being able to completely customize our show to meet our students' needs. Marc has developed a creative team that works well for us and our specific group of kids each year. Not only have we seen success in our scores, but we have seen our students become more invested and increasingly more passionate about the activity. We have seen our marching participation numbers soar from 100 students to 160 since we began using Marc Moss and his creative team five years ago! Marc often goes above and beyond. He will help us problem solve, even in areas outside of his scope, so that he can help us realize our vision. Most importantly, Marc genuinely cares about the success of our program and our students!”
-Victor Anderson, Yorkville High School, Yorkville, Illinois
“I've had the privilege of working alongside Marc for five seasons, with groups ranging from 15 members to 90. Marc's commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of his work, from the meticulous planning stages to the seamless execution of each season. One of Marc's standout qualities is his genuine desire for feedback and continuous improvement. He consistently strives for nothing less than complete satisfaction, always eager to refine his methods and enhance the overall experience for everyone involved. This dedication to growth and excellence sets Marc apart as a true professional in his field. Marc's drill is not only well-crafted but also logically designed to complement and enhance the musical elements. His approach ensures that students not only understand the intricacies of the drill but also appreciate how it harmoniously integrates with the music, creating a visually and audibly captivating performance.”
Brian Cole, Woodbury Central Community School, Moville, IA
“Marc has been…
writing our drill and color guard for several years now. He does an amazing job working with our students and staff to create a show everyone can be proud of! He truly cares for the students and wants to see them reach their potential. I know I can always count on him to get quality work to us in a timely manner. Marc has become a good friend and is definitely someone I would recommend to work with any band program!”
—Trent Mason, Director, Effingham HS Band, Effingham, IL
“I have worked with Marc…
… since 2018, the first four of those years as a percussion specialist for a band he worked with. Then the moment I got my own job as a marching band director I sent Marc an email asking him to write our drill. I have immensely enjoyed working with him over the years, and am thankful to have such a great drill writer/choreographer to help build up the strength of our program. Marc is incredibly easy to work with, and I enjoy that he cares about what we as a staff want to see come to life in our show. My favorite thing about working with Marc is his consistency. I've helped in some form teach 6 different shows he has written and they are all consistently great. He is also always willing to make adjustments as quickly as his schedule allows. One night in my first year of teaching, I lost a sousaphone player and he had the changes done within a half hour. The addition of him writing our guard choreography this season only made me enjoy working with Marc more.”
Dan Brickner, Director of Bands, Robinson High School, Robinson, IL
“Marc does…
an incredible job creating a guard routine that is teachable, cleanable and interesting to the audience. His routines are challenging yet accessible to guards of all ages and abilities and he goes above and beyond to ensure that we receive an excellent product.”
Ryan Krapf, Director of Bands, Danville, IL
"Marc Moss has been instrumental to the continued success of our marching band program. His drill design, body movement, and color guard choreography all work together to tell a beautiful story to the audience and create a product the students can feel proud of. Our band's recent success, including winning first place in Class A at the Illinois Marching Band Championships, is in part due to the quality product that Marc helps create for our students. While this activity is all about our students, I believe it is our job to create a musical and visual package that is worthy of all of the time and effort that students will invest in rehearsal. Marc has helped us do that year after year. I can not imagine designing and bringing a show to life without Marc working by my side! Contact me for a great reference!”
Brock Feece, Morris High School, Morris, IL
“When I first…
started working with Marc he asked, “What do you want your program to look like after this season, in two years, in five years, etc?” And with that question, our whole program was about to change. My program went from just participating in competitions to consistently winning awards. Our students became excited to march onto the field every year because Marc put together a modern and exciting show that they could be proud of. Marc truly cares about the success of the students, the quality and standards of his work, and the satisfaction of the director and staff. He has the experience and background from marching in drum corp that translates so well into his work. I have never worked with someone who was willing to go so above and beyond to get you the results and product that you want!”
-Brianna Bjerke, former Director of Bands, Mt. Zion, Illinois
I have worked with Marc Moss for 7 marching band seasons. I can recommend Marc as a creative, thorough, timely guard writer and guard instructor. Marc is a very talented writer. He is excellent at assessing the guard's strengths and amplifying those strengths through his writing. His guard choreography is creative. He is able to write an interesting drill at all levels and abilities of your members. Marc constantly assesses how the students are handling what he wrote for them. He is looking for what they do well, and where they struggle. When he identifies a weakness, he looks for solutions to fix the errors. He excels at teaching and cleaning. If you are lucky enough to have Marc come and work with your guard, this is a real treat. Marc is an excellent teacher. Guard members love his stories and his teaching style, He is fun yet demanding. He is thorough in his teaching! He understands the importance of the basics in flag technique and body. If you are looking for growth in your students, having Marc work with your guard is a must! I give Marc my highest rating as a guard writer and designer. Marc has a pleasant personality. He is a people person and relates well with all those he encounters. If you have any questions or concerns about hiring Marc please feel free to contact me.
-Tom Shaver Director of Bands Portage HS
“It has been my distinct pleasure
to work with Marc Preston Moss during the 2017 Marching band season. He was hired as drill writer and choreographer.
The drill and choreography was definitely designed for our abilities and gave our students the opportunity to improve, learn, and grow as a successful group in the pageantry activity.
I was very impressed with his detail in staging all the various voices and especially to his understanding of the importance of strong staging of our visual performers. The integration of the guard was designed very well and supported the audio and visual coordination.
Marc is very diligent about making sure you are satisfied with your product. His design work is definitely logical and within the realm of our market. It is also designed for the success of our performers and yet moves us into the right direction of the marching band activity of today.
His response to any issue you might have is rapid and he always keeps the lines of communication open.
I would never hesitate to recommend him to any group needing drill, winter guard show design, choreography, percussion staging and design and would excel at designing for Wind groups for WGI. I have seen what he can do for a small band, which is truly amazing. He works very well with students and runs an excellent well-paced rehearsal.”
“The Monticello Band program had the privilege to work with Marc Moss for the first time last year. Marc was very creative and brought great energy to our choreography. Marc worked to ensure that we had a complete vision for our show and was instrumental in our show concept and design. We were able to tell a story through our music and choreography that the students, parents and judges enjoyed. He truly brought out the best in our students in both the color guard and the band!”
- Alison Allender, Director of Bands, Monticello High School