Mr. Marc Whitlock serves as the Director of Bands for the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park in Canton, Michigan. Mr. Whitlock duties include teaching the four concert bands at the high school, directing the marching band, assists at the middle schools, and serves in all areas of the program. Under his direction, the band program has participated in the Bands of American National Concert Band Festival, is the current Michigan state champion for marching band, has been a national finalist at the BOA Grand Nationals competition in Indianapolis, and has earned superior ratings for concert band at the district, state, and national levels. Mr. Whitlock was also the recipient of the Plymouth High School "Marathon Award" for his outstanding work ethic and extra time spent outside of school helping students.

Prior to his appointment at PCEP, Mr. Whitlock served as the Director of Bands at Hebron High School in Carrollton, Texas. Under his direction, the Hebron band was named Class AA Champion and Finalist in 2001 and 2002 at the Bands of America Regional Championships. The Hebron Band also achieved superior ratings at UIL state competition and earned the school's first Sweepstakes Award in 2003.

Mr. Whitlock was formerly on the faculty at Marian Catholic High School and served as the Associate Director of Bands and the Percussion Director. While at Marian Catholic the band was named the Bands of America National Champion in 1994, 1997, and 2000. The band also represented the state of Illinois in Washington, DC for the 2001 Inauguration of President George W. Bush.

Mr. Whitlock earned his undergraduate degree from Morehead State University and is currently in graduate studies with the American Band College. He has also attended the conducting symposium at the University of North Texas. He has received Certificates of Commendation from the state of New Jersey and the state of Kentucky. Additionally, organizations such as Outstanding Young Men of America, Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society of Education, and Who's Who Among America's Teachers have also honored him.

Mr. Whitlock is the former brass manager for the Tony and Emmy award winning Broadway production of "Blast!" and serves as a musical advisor as needed.

Mr. Whitlock has been actively involved in the drum corps activity since 1980, being a member of several corps including The Cadets. Since then he has been in demand as a clinician/teacher for many corps, such as the Star of Indiana, Phantom Regiment, Cavaliers, Cadets, Carolina Crown, and the Santa Clara Vanguard.

Mr. Whitlock has performed as a clinician, adjudicator, visual designer, percussion designer, and/or instrumental technician in forty states and Europe.