Mark Hosler

Mark Hosler is Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Performing Arts at Clemson University's College of Arts and Humanities. His career encompasses extensive work in music education, including directing marching bands, jazz ensembles, and symphonic bands, while teaching music history with specialization in American music traditions.

Key areas:

• Historical development of country music
• Pedagogical approaches for band direction
• American roots music preservation
• Bluegrass performance

He founded Clemson's bluegrass ensemble 'Tigertown Roots' and advises the CMA EDU student organization. Former roles include Marching Band Director (1992-2002) and conductor of multiple ensembles. Publications include articles in The Instrumentalist and Brass Band Bridge.