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Mark Lancaster Lusk became a member of the Penn State faculty in 1986. Prior to his appointment, he had a varied career with diverse groups including the Woody Herman Thundering Herd, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Eastman Wind Ensemble. He continues his active playing career as a soloist, clinician, and freelance musician, performing with the Woody Herman Alumni Band and featuring in jazz festivals in countries such as China, England, and France. Lusk has performed on Broadway and has played in memorable shows such as Les Miserables and Phantom of the Opera. He has toured South America as an artist/clinician, performing and teaching in Chile and Argentina, and has been a member of the faculty at the Cleveland Trombone Seminar and the Interlochen Trombone Tuba Institute. Lusk holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the Eastman School of Music and a performance certificate from Northwestern University. Additionally, he is an artist/clinician for S. E. Shires Trombones and has published works in the field of music education.
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