About Mike Curtiss
Mike began playing drums when he was five and has been in the music world ever since. Mr. Curtiss attended Central Michigan University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Jazz, and Performance. At CMU, he was a member of the marching band, concert bands, jazz band, orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble. Besides working with numerous Michigan bands and percussion ensembles, Mr. Curtiss taught his own school bands for over 25 years (Saginaw High School, Merrill Schools, Arthur Hill High School, Swan Valley Schools, and Saginaw Arts and Science Academy). At Arthur Hill High School, Mr. Curtiss led their Drumline to First Place in Winter Guard International World Championships. He is Percussion Instructor for Saginaw Bay Youth Orchestra and performs with other area musical groups.