Mitch Markovich

[2][3] He contributed to, or was directly responsible for twelve National and twenty-three State, Individual, and Group Championships in the drum and bugle corps marching percussion field.

[2][7] He is a drum set specialist in many styles including rock, Latin, jazz, gospel, and Contemporary christian music.

He studied briefly under Ludwig Drum Company Clinician and National Champion Frank Arsenault, whose likeness would be later depicted upon the covers of Markovich's Rudimental Contest Series.

Mitch Markovich first developed his international reputation in percussion, as a clinician and educational representative for the Ludwig Drum Company.

Today, he conducts private lessons, is a Pearl clinician,[2] is an endorser of Evans drum heads,[7] and serves in a number of Christian church bands and projects.

The collection's greatest enduring impact upon percussion culture may be found in its more extremely athletically rigorous solos for marching snare drum, such as "Stamina"[RCS 2] and "Tornado".

Gregg Bissonette cited "Tornado" as an advanced traditional standard piece, in the rudimental snare section of his training video titled Private Lesson.

As the title simply implies, it requires demanding technique, strength, and a great deal of stamina ... As the drummer is sweating and struggling to make it to the finish, the audience sees fast and loud drumming that is a simple crowd pleaser.At first glance his solos appeared too difficult, maybe even unplayable.