Jim Brooks received his music degree from Wright State University in 1980. He has performed professionally with The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Moody Blues, Doc Severinsen, Art Garfunkle, Roger Williams, Shirley Jones, Lionel Hampton, and many other renowned musicians. Jim performs regularly with the Dayton Jazz Orchestra and the Central Jazz Big Band. Jim was the marching band director at Springfield North HS, Kokomo HS, and Assistant Director at Centerville HS (OH). He has adjudicated for DCI, WGI, DCA, and continues to judge pageantry events all over the country. He lives in Centerville, Ohio with his wife Anne and their three Golden Retrievers.