Ian Alward

Originally from Owensboro, Kentucky, Ian Alward is a percussionist and music educator based in Knoxville, Tennessee. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, TN). While In Middle Tennessee he taught marching percussion and percussion ensembles at Oakland High School, Siegel High School, and Franklin High School. As a performer Ian has been seen at the national level on several different stages. Ian has been heavily involved in the marching arts performing with world class ensembles such as Music City Mystique and Carolina Crown. Outside of the marching arts Ian has also performed with Lalo Davila in his Salsa Bands and recently won an audition with the 129th Army Band.  As an educator Ian is still heavily involved in the marching arts having worked with world class ensembles such as Music City Drum Corps and Audio Theater. Ian is currently finishing his master’s degree in percussion performance at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.